A Pandemic Pivot: Uptown Chef Launches Virtual Indian Restaurant To Stay Safe And Keep Cooking

(Photo: Woojae Julia Song for Block Club Chicago/Catchlight Local)

Jasmine Sheth, chef and owner of Tasting India, poses for a portrait near her home in Uptown on March 1. She says she immediately felt a sense of belonging in the neighborhood, which is home to many immigrant communities and a wealth of local restaurants.

One Uptown chef stakes out her place in the industry while doubling down on community.

This story is part of a series on how immigrant business owners and workers of the bustling restaurant scene in Uptown have navigated the COVID-19 pandemic. It was produced in partnership with CatchLight Local and the Institute for Nonprofit News.

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