It’s a strange time for local restaurants. Many are doing whatever it takes to keep the food and fun times flowing during the current pandemic — all while ensuring that everyone’s safety is a top priority, of course.
Meanwhile, the Pima County Health Department is going around Tucson and handing out “Ready for You” emblems for restaurants to display in their windows.
Now, this is being handed out to businesses that have adopted the “minimum protective health and safety measures,” and have also “pledged to adhere to these guidelines and are certified for compliance by the Pima County Health Department.”
This doesn’t necessarily mean that the restaurants without the emblem aren’t ready to serve you its tasty cuisine in a safe and compliant manner. It’s important to support all local restaurants that are going above and beyond.
The Pima County Health Department simply hasn’t gotten to every spot in town just yet, but in the meantime, they’re keeping the list publicly updated online.
Additionally, if a restaurant hasn’t received the emblem and wants to slap one of the stickers on their front window, they can apply online with the health department.
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For more information on the Pima County Health Department’s list of restaurants, visit pimaready.com.
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Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
