“These days, Axelrod is taking his nostalgia for Manny’s public, trying to drum up support and customers for an institution hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic”

…Across the country, more than 12,000 restaurants have permanently closed due to mounting costs, lack of revenue, and an uncertain future that has frightened off investors. The website Eater Chicago keeps a running list of permanent restaurant closures in the city. No place is immune. So, when Manny’s Deli recently launched a social media campaign to drum up customer orders amidst their coronavirus-induced financial downturn, [David] Axelrod was quick to publicly express his support on Twitter. READ MORE