– Business Insider and Yelp teamed up to determine the best takeout spot in every state.
– According to the National Restaurant Association, 30,000 restaurants have already closed, and about 110,000 restaurants nationwide are expected to close permanently in the next month.
– Yelp identified businesses in the restaurant category and ranked them based on factors such as volume and ratings of reviews between January 2019 and March 2020.
– All businesses on the list had a passing health score or a score greater than a B/80.
– The cuisines on the list range from pizza to sandwiches, Thai food to sushi.
– Business hours and availability may be affected by COVID-19 advisories.
– Many restaurants that were not previously offering takeout and delivery services began doing so during the pandemic and have continued to do so.
– Taiwanese dumplings, California burritos, and other durable foods are being delivered across the five boroughs.
– Takeout and delivery options are still important for businesses recovering from the pandemic.
– It is advised to tip at least $5 to the courier and place orders over the phone or through the restaurant’s website instead of using third-party delivery apps.
– Health experts consider dining out or ordering takeout to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated.
– Dining out or ordering takeout may also pose a risk for the vaccinated in areas with substantial COVID transmission.
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