Bars, restaurants turn to carryout to comply with shutdown
With the state-ordered shutdown of bars and restaurants over the COVID-19 crisis, area eateries are ramping up carryout options to keep folks fed.
There is a ban on inperson dining, but many places are offering curbside pickup service or delivery via Uber Eats or DoorDash.
In addition, venue owners suggest purchasing gift cards to provide an immediate cash infusion to keep their doors open in light of dwindling revenue.
“There’s a huge demand to bring fresh, healthy, nutritious food home to families,” said Chef Jim Opatt of Andiamo’s Warren location. “And we have curbside pickup, with little human-to-human contact, so you don’t have to even leave your car.”
A spokeswoman for Sterling Heights-based Jet’s Pizza said the company expects a spike in food orders this weekend. She also said they are in need of delivery drivers at all of its locations as many stores are shortstaffed due to employees self-quarantining.
“We are trying to urge anyone from the restaurant industry who may have lost their jobs, to come and apply at Jet’s at this time,” Jessica Vicari, the company’s marketing director, said in an email.
Here is a look at some of the local options:
• Andiamo, 7096 E. 14 Mile in Warren offers most menu items, along with grab-and-go specials, bulk and frozen pasta/sauce options for future use. Carryout beer and wine available. Hours are noon-8 p.m. Monday-Sunday. Meals can be ordered online at order. andiamoitalia.com, over the phone at 586-268-3200 or through Uber Eats and DoorDash. andiamoitalia. com/warren
• Jet’s Pizza, various locations, has pizza, wings, sandwiches, salads and more. Stores are open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and until midnight Friday-Saturday. jetspizza.com
• Kapones Sports Tavern, 24301 Harper Ave. in St. Clair Shores, offers a free kids meal with every carryout order. Delivery is also available. Hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Call 586200-5242 or visit kaponesbar.com
• Bubba’s 33, 17757 Hall Road in Macomb Township, has carryout service 3:30-8 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday. togo. bubbas33.com, 586-2862933.
• Sorrentino’s Pizza, various locations. Visit sorrentopizza.com for hours and locations.
• Jimmy’s Coney & Grill, 16651 14 Mile, Fraser, has most menu items available for carryout and free delivery service. Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-8 p.m., SaturdaySunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 586-296-0498 or visit immysconeygrill.com
• Roger’s Roost,, 33626 Schoenherr in Sterling Heights offers half-off pizza on Thursday. Carryout and delivery service available, 4-9 p.m. 586-979-7550 or visit rogersroost1.com.
• National Coney Island, various locations, has its menu available for carryout and delivery. Hours are 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Menu available at nationalconeyisland. com/menu, delivery options at nationalconeyisland. com/locations
• Seeburger’s Cheeseburgers is open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. at 35351 23 Mile in New Baltimore, 586-2737160 and 26756 Gratiot in Roseville, 586-362-8585.
• Penne Lane, 44905
Morley Drive in Clinton Township offers a buyone-get-one-free on pasta dishes. There is a $3 delivery fee on orders less than $40. Hours are 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. pennelaneitalian.com or call 586-7415583.
• Terry’s Terrace at 36470 Jefferson in Harrison Township was offering a free roll of toilet paper with every carryout while supplies last. Noon-9 p.m. Check out their menu of seafood, sandwiches and more at terrystime.com, call 586-463-2671.
These are just a few of the many venues providing service during the ongoing health crisis. More are available at facebook.com/ groups/MacombCountyHappyHour. Call ahead to any location for more infor- mation.