Editor, Gazette-Journal:

I just wanted to give a shout out to Mathews restaurants during these uncertain and challenging times. They have managed to keep the lights on for us, serve up down-home food and fine dining, and offer a friendly, unique atmosphere for all of us.

From Hole-In-The-Wall, Mathews County’s wonderful only waterfront eatery (what a view and staff!), to Richardson’s amazing selections of specials and ice cream, to Linda’s just-like-Mom’s breakfasts, lunches and sweet tea, our favorite Mi Casa Azteca and Mathews Grill & Deli menu items (fajitas and margaritas!), Southwind’s fried oysters, pizza and beer selection, Salty Dog’s pizza and sandwiches, Shun Xing’s perfect Chinese menu, Howard-Dooley Cafe’s comfort food, Backwoods BBQ at Moughons (that brisket sandwich!), White Dog’s suitable-for-your-anniversary-or-engagement celebrations (and excellent lighting), The Seafood Shack food truck (and prepared yummy plates), Island Stop’s sandwiches, pasta salads and...