3/22/2020

Dear friends,

A special thank you to those who have reached out with well wishes, bought gift certificates, inquired about purchasing take-out, offered to donate to the restaurant, or organize fundraisers for Chianti. You will forever be in our hearts.

For now, we will continue to refrain from offering take-out until such a time as tests for the Covid19 virus are readily available and we can ensure the maximum safety for our staff and you as well. People over profit.

While we are grateful to the attention that the restaurant industry has garnered in the press during these trying times, the plight of musicians has largely gone under the radar. They have lost virtually all of their gigs & much of their revenue. When you really think about it, the music that these talented individuals create just may be the most significant contribution that humans offer to this little planet of ours. Please support them in any way that you can.

In the short term, our world appears to be entering an unprecedented time with some significant unknowns. Please be cautious, take care of yourselves and your families, and keep washing those hands!

As to Chianti, we are grateful that you have joined us on this journey over the last 27 years, and remain hopeful about the future. Together, we will begin the process of resurrecting the restaurant and club when the time is right.

Meanwhile, please make sure to reach out to a loved one and check on them. Step outside the door or open a window, breathe some fresh air, and feel the warmth of the sun on your face. These are the 'gifts of each day' that we often take for granted.

So to the patrons, the staff, the musicians, and to all of you that have helped make Chianti a place with one floor, but many stories, we say THANK YOU.

Farewell for now, and much love to all!