During the early part of the pandemic, restaurants were forced to close as they were natural places where the virus could spread. Many found ways to serve take-out (including take-out bar service) to help cover some expenses. City Tavern asked people to purchase gift cards during that time to have funds to continue operating. I love that restaurant and its chef, so I ordered a $50 card. I was happily surprised to receive the card with a handwritten Thank You note from the chef!
In September 2020, there was some ability to reopen the establishments by utilizing open-air seating. Jim and I used our gift card and went to Philly one evening for dinner. I enjoyed it very much, especially as we hadn't had a chance to dine out in months. It was a nice treat that I didn't have to cook. Sadly, just a few months after our visit, City Tavern announced they would have to close permanently. It was one of the saddest days of the pandemic for me.
I completed this layout as part of Tammy McEwen's End-of-Year challenge. I originally finished this during the April 2024 CM Virtual Crop (scroll to sketch #4). For this version, I used papers from the Silver and Gold packs, including a newer part of the "Enchanted Memories" line that was part of the winter 2024 releases (bonus paper you could only get from your consultant). I found a couple of embellishments with scrolls and Old English fonts. That pulled out the 18th-century vibe with our pewter cups!
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