Despite the challenges of the pandemic and inflation, some real progress has been made on the dining scene in recent years. Restaurants have continued to reinvent themselves by streamlining pickup and delivery, offering to-go cocktails, ghost kitchens, and putting an emphasis on convenience. The region has seen the addition of food truck gardens and food halls. There are also more outdoor dining options than ever before. And while some restaurant operators elected to close or remain temporarily closed during the pandemic, others have moved, opened additional locations, or launched exciting new concepts. While the information contained herein was current at press time, consider calling ahead or researching online, as hours and days of operation are subject to change.