As we mark the one-year anniversary of the pandemic, now is a time to reflect on what we've endured. The audio I'm sharing today was collected in those first weeks of the pandemic, when restaurants, bars, and cafes sat dark and quiet across the nation.

Across the nation, restaurants, bars, and cafes sit dark and quiet. Owners are unsure if they will ever be able to re-open and hundreds of thousands have lost their jobs as millions have self isolated at home.

Natalie Johnson grew up around food and drink with her family. Her Dad further exposed her with a trip to Italy when she was 15. Natalie moved to NYC in 2010 and cut her teeth on some downtown restaurants cementing her love for wine.