Restaurants around the country have closed their doors to in-dining service to help slow the spread of Coronavirus and prevent unnecessary deaths. That's good news.

The porch of Metro Bis Restaurant in Simsbury, Conn.CREDIT CHRIS PROSPERI

But it's also bad news for an industry that employs 160,000 people in Connecticut alone, many laid off and waiting for their unemployment application to be processed by our overwhelmed state system.

A lot of restaurants are offering creative ways to have some fun with takeout. But most restaurants can't live on takeout alone, even if their closure helps us live.

GUESTS:

• Chris Prosperi - Co-owner and chef of Metro Bis restaurant in West Simsbury, Conn.
• Richard Rosenthal - Founder and president of Max Restaurant Group
• Scott Dolch - Executive director of the Connecticut Restaurant Association
• Kassia Borgio - A full-time server at Capital Grille who is currently laid off from work

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