(FKA Save & Support Restaurants Initiative)

THE INITIATIVE

The passion project of lifelong hospitality PR pros and restaurant advocates (Helen Patrikis & Steven Hall), The Dining Bond Initiative is designed to get much needed funds to restaurants today as they navigate a world impacted by coronavirus COVID-19 and its devastating effects on the industry.

Restaurants are the heart and soul of our communities, and most are small businesses that operate on razor thin margins.

Chefs, and all the hardworking people in the dining room, at the counter, behind the bar, and cooking in the kitchen, are there for us, our family, and our friends whenever we celebrate life’s moments, from the everyday to the extraordinary. Let’s be there for them now, when they need us most. Buying a Dining Bond today is an investment in their future — and in the future of your community.

You can buy bonds at a value rate (think of it as a culinary savings bond) to your favorite spot  today, even if a restaurant is temporarily closed. The funds can go toward any number of expenses, so every dollar helps.

With more than 600 restaurants around the world participating, there is a restaurant near you in need of your support. Purchase a Dining Bond now, for yourself or as a gift. You’ll be saving a seat.

If you can’t buy a bond now, you can still help by sharing this initiative on social media.

Note: As restaurants are struggling to keep up with these ever-changing circumstances, some may not currently have comprehensive Dining Bond information on their sites. If this is the case, please call or email the establishment directly to learn how to make your purchase.

HOW IT WORKS

Dining Bonds work like savings bonds. You’re investing in the future of your favorite restaurant. You can buy a Dining Bond today at a lower cost, and redeem it at a later date for full face value. For example, a $100 bond would cost you $75 today, and reach “maturity” at a future date. To purchase, view the map to see participating restaurants around the world. The map listing will show you each restaurant’s purchase method. Every restaurant sets its own redemption dates, terms and conditions. Just contact the restaurant directly to make your purchase.

MISSION

Dining Bonds is a global initiative dedicated to helping restaurants with financial support during times of crisis.

WHAT’S NEXT

Thanks to everyone who has supported the Dining Bond Initiative these past few months.

From the 600 restaurants around the world who joined the campaign, to every one of you who purchased a bond to your favorite restaurant, each of you has helped make a difference during these unprecedented times.

When we started Dining Bonds, our goal was simple - to create a community that connected diners with their favorite restaurants to give them immediate financial assistance. That mission still stands and will always be at the core of everything we do.

We’re now busy planning the future of Dining Bonds, so stay tuned for news about our exciting new chapter!

Helen & Steven