Part 1: Matt Ginn, executive chef of Evo Kitchen + Bar
It was a Monday when Evo decided to close its doors March 16, 2020, the day before St. Patrick’s Day. At the time, Maine had eight confirmed cases of COVID-19.
In an attempt to curb gatherings, the city of Portland had just announced a mandated curfew for businesses ahead of the holiday. It feels like a lifetime ago, but it’s a day chef Matt Ginn, his staff, and countless others remember.
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Evo Kitchen + Bar Executive Chef Matt Ginn stands in one of Evo s glass chalets, which were set up to accommodate guests in the winter amid the pandemic, on Friday, April 2, 2021.