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Governor Kevin Stitt has proclaimed Thursday, Oct. 1st through Saturday, Oct. 3rd as “Oklahoma Restaurant Days,” to support and celebrate Oklahoma restaurants.

This proclamation was made on Monday. In celebration, “Eat Drink LOKal” is a campaign developed by the Oklahoma Restaurant Association (ORA) to encourage the general public to dine inside, dine outside or enjoy carry-out meals from their favorite restaurants across the state during Oct. 1st through 3rd. Supporting Oklahoma restaurants is critical to further boost our current economy. The association continues to engage with state, local and federal officials to help address the coronavirus public health issue.

In a statement, Jim Hopper, the President of the Oklahoma Restaurant Association, said: “Fall in love with your favorite restaurants again and increase your support of them through the campaign Oct. 1-3. Since March, Oklahoma restaurants have lost over half a billion dollars in revenue and have had to lay off or furlough 65,000 employees. We must continue supporting the industry, or many our favorite establishments are at risk of closing their doors for good.”

Governor Stitt encourages the public to dine inside, outside, or enjoy carry-out to support restaurants during this time. The hospitality landscape has changed dramatically, and restaurants continue to operate safely by providing distanced dining and COVID-19-approved sanitation practices.

Hopper said, “In partnership with the Oklahoma State Department of Health and local Health Departments, restaurants will continue to utilize proper enhanced sanitation and training of their staff, as they have for many years.”