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Chase offers $1M grant to local restaurants

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November 9, 2021

Chase recently offered 20 restaurants a total of $1 million in grants as part of its Sapphire program. The bank launched this initiative back in July by asking people to share personal stories of their favorite restaurants and nominate them to win a part of the $1 million grant, according to a press release.

"When you hear what these restaurants and the people behind them mean to their neighbors and customers, you realize they are more than small businesses — they are part of the heartbeat of the community," Marleta Ross, general manager of Chase Sapphire, said in the release. "We are excited to help these restaurants on their journey to rebuilding and seeing their continued success."

Chase considered more than 2,500 nominations and chose the following restaurants:

• Casa Indigo in Chicago.
• Saucy Pokra in Chicago.
• TaKorean Cocina in Chicago.
• Magic City Hoagies in Minot, North Dakota.
• Munch in Solon, Ohio.
• Atoboy in New York City.
• Kindred in New York City.
• Caracas Arepa Bar in Brooklyn, New York.
• Montclair Diner in Montclair, New Jersey.
• Choplins in Cornelius, North Carolina.
• Lilo's Streetfood and Bar in Lake Worth, Florida.
• Hugs Café in McKinney, Texas.
• The Coffee Barrel and Uncommon Table in Beeville, Texas.
• El Piplia in San Fransico.
• Maison Café & Market in Dana Point, California.
• South LA Cafe in Los Angeles.
• All Day Baby in Los Angeles.
• Beau Thai in Washington D.C.
• Feast in Tucson, Arizona.