5 Ways To Support Bel Air Businesses Amid Coronavirus Closures

BEL AIR, MD — After Gov. Larry Hogan ordered some businesses to close Monday at 5 p.m. until further notice to curb the spread of the new coronavirus, the Bel Air Downtown Alliance offered five ways people can support businesses in downtown Bel Air.

"During these tough times, our business community suffers tremendously," Bel Air Downtown Alliance Executive Director Christopher Pineda said in a statement.

"Many of our small businesses operate on thin margins, overseeing their employees and covering the overhead operating expenses," Pineda said. "We ask that you continue to support them as much as you can, and as much as you feel comfortable doing so."

Here are five ways to support local businesses in Bel Air, according to Pineda:

• Visit restaurants and small stores, "if healthy and safe," Pineda said. "Every dollar spent at a Downtown Bel Air business helps!"
• Order carryout or curbside delivery from Bel Air restaurants. See businesses offering delivery and carryout below.
• Buy gift cards and certificates. "Not only will you be helping them out now, but you can use them at a later date" when restaurants are fully open again, Pineda said.
• Shop local businesses online since many brick-and-mortar stores have websites and online shops.
• Share, comment and like pages and posts from the Bel Air downtown business community. "This helps the business community with the best form of marketing – word of mouth!" said Pineda.

The governor closed down certain businesses to stop large gatherings. Hogan ordered the closure of bars, restaurants, movie theaters and gyms across the state, effective at 5 p.m. Monday. These businesses will then be closed until further notice during the state of emergency to discourage the gathering of groups, in an effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

Related: MD Governor Orders Restaurants, Bars, Gyms, Theaters To Close

Drive-thru, carryout and food delivery service can continue at restaurants. Food and beverage service providers in health care facilities may remain open, according to the executive order.

Here are some ideas for those seeking carryout and delivery services in Bel Air:

Bagel Works Bel Air — The eatery started curbside pickup and will deliver to the 21014 and 21015 ZIP codes. "When calling in your orders, we will need your name, address, phone number, and method of payment." There's a $15 minimum for delivery and a $5 charge. Call 443-371-7113 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Black Eyed Suzie's — Use the app to order for pickup or delivery from 12 to 9 p.m. daily. There will be a carryout window and curbside pickup. People can call or use the app. Delivery may be coming.

Bonefish Grill— Order online for delivery or carryout.

Buontempo Bros. — "At 5 p.m. we become carry out only. People can order online for curbside pickup or order on the Buontempo Bros. app. Use Doordash or Grubhub for delivery. "Be safe, wash your hands," the brothers said. "We'll get through this."

Coffee Coffee — "As of 5 pm this evening, Coffee Coffee will offer carry-out only. Please stay tuned to our social media and our email blast for an update that we will send later.You can sign up for our email list on our website: www.coffeecoffee-online.com."

Margherita's Pizza — "Starting today at 5:00pm all Margherita’s Pizza locations will ONLY be open for Carry Out and Delivery. We encourage you to place all orders over the phone so we can have your orders ready before coming in to pick up. We will have no tables or seating available. Thank you and we hope everyone stays healthy and safe!" Call 410-638-6800 to order.

Main Street Tower — People can place carryout orders. Look at the menu. Call 410-838-8007.

Miller's Ale House — Order online or use the app for pickup or delivery.

Naughty Dogs Restaurant Pub and Grill — Open for carryout only 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. See the menu.

Newberry Cafe & Bakery — The cafe is offering curbside pickup and delivery. Call 443-787-4070 to place an order. See the menu.

Sean Bolan's — The Irish pub is taking carryout orders. Call 410-420-9858. See the menu.

Vagabond Sandwich Company — The business is open for carryout, online ordering and delivery. Order online or using the Vagabond app. Uber Eats, Doordash and Grubhub also deliver.