Who among us doesn’t have a bit of a do-gooder side—especially during the holiday season?  According to the National Restaurant Association, restaurateurs are some really charitable people, not just during the holidays, but year round:

“Restaurants serve more than meals during this holiday season—they serve their communities too. In fact, year-round, nine out of 10 restaurants are actively engaged in some type of charitable activity and Thanksgiving provides yet another opportunity to underscore their commitment to their neighbors.”

Lately, there has been a lot of buzz about “socially responsible business.”  The Wikipedia “Wiktionary” defines social responsibility as “A voluntarily assumed obligation toward the good of a larger social unit as opposed to the self alone.”  Fundamentally, a business is about earning a living, and hopefully doing what you love.  Now add to that “serving your community”; many businesses—including restaurants—were socially responsible long before it became fashionable.  Thank you, and keep up the great work.