For the second week in a row, this is not the usual, lighthearted installment of Hot Plate, sharing information about wine dinners and seafood festivals, as events are canceled and restaurants are no longer open in their traditional capacity, in an effort to flatten the curve and stem the transmission of coronavirus.

This is a challenging time around the world and in every industry. The restaurant business, with low margins and reliance on tipping and on customers gathering in one place to generate income, has been hit especially hard (though it is by no means the only industry suffering).

To understand some of what restaurants are dealing with right now, read this Facebook post from Clavel owner Lane Harlan.

So as lovers of Baltimore and lovers of restaurants, what can we do to help? There are a few things.

This week is a relatively quiet one on the Baltimore restaurant scene but the events that are taking place offer a little something for everyone, from cocktail lovers to serious carnivores.

Here’s a look at what’s on tap:

Love is all around, Baltimore, which means it’s a great time to head out to a restaurant. There’s a lot going on this week and not just on Valentine’s Day.

Here’s a look at what’s on tap:

This week is a quiet one, as Baltimore restaurants wind down and recuperate following Restaurant Week and gear up for Valentine’s Day festivities next week. That means it’s actually the best time to head out to your favorite spot or try a new one.

And even during a quiet week, local restaurants have some tricks up their sleeves. Here’s a look at what’s new this week:

With restaurant week promotions still underway across the region, lots of positive news about openings and a handful of intriguing dinners scheduled, it’s a fun week to be a food-lover in Baltimore.

Here’s a look at what’s coming up in the Baltimore dining scene this week: