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FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2021, file photo, diners sit at the Carver Hangar, a family-owned restaurant and sports bar in Boring, Ore. Restaurants devastated by the coronavirus outbreak are getting a lifeline from the pandemic relief package awaiting final approval in the House. (AP Photo/Gillian Flaccus, File)
Restaurants are big beneficiaries of COVID-19 relief bill

By Joyce M. Rosenberg Mar. 10, 2021 12:01 AM EST

Jose Bonilla Jr. shows a used industrial oven for sale in the warehouse of his family's business, American Restaurant Supply in San Leandro, Calif., on Jan. 14, 2021. The pandemic has forced thousands of restaurants to permanently shut their doors as dining restrictions keep customers away. But the unprecedented closures have created a business boom for commercial auctioneers that buy and sell used restaurant equipment. (AP Photo/Terry Chea)
Pandemic restaurant closures produce glut of used equipment

By Terence Chea Feb. 19, 2021 01:00 AM EST

Patrons dine outside of a restaurant along the Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
Writing off more of that 3-martini lunch is causing a stir

By Marcy Gordon Dec. 22, 2020 04:31 PM EST

This Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, photo shows a line of empty chairs bearing the names of workers who have lost their jobs during the pandemic, outside Crumbs restaurant in Danville, Calif. (AP Photo/Michael Liedtke)
As small businesses await new US aid, it's too late for some

By Joyce M. Rosenberg And Paul Wiseman Dec. 22, 2020 03:48 PM EST

FILE - In this March 15, 2020, file photo, a Red Robin restaurant in Tigard, Ore., has closed some tables in order to maintain social distancing between diners per CDC guidelines. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, announced a statewide two-week "freeze" which will limit restaurants and bars to take-out only and close gyms, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities during that period. If people do not abide by the governor's latest mandates, which restricts social gatherings to six people, they could face a citation, fine or arrest. (AP Photo/Gillian Flaccus, File)
Oregon businesses worry about lack of economic backstop

By Sara Cline Nov. 16, 2020 05:43 PM EST

Mama Fox bar and restaurant owner Samantha DiStefano samples a new drink for the fall season, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in New York, while meeting with her manager to discuss serving patrons indoors. New York opens to indoor dining Wednesday, but capacity is limited to 25%. U.S. restaurants are moving warily into fall, hoping their slow recovery persists despite the new challenge of chilly weather and a pandemic that keeps adding to its casualties. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Cold weather means new challenges for struggling restaurants

By Dee-Ann Durbin Sep. 30, 2020 12:15 AM EDT

Hogan increases indoor restaurant capacity to 75%

Sep. 18, 2020 04:55 PM EDT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is raising indoor dining capacity from 50% to 75% early next week. Hogan made the...

Angelina Backus poses for a photo at the Midnight Sun Brewing Co., Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Anchorage, Alaska. Backus, who is a lead server at the brewery, received a $500 tip from Jack Little, and said it helped her pay bills that were piling up during the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)
Big tippers: Alaska man joins push to aid restaurant workers

By Mark Thiessen Sep. 07, 2020 12:37 AM EDT

Hawaii County places of worship, restaurants to open June 1

May. 24, 2020 01:20 AM EDT
HILO, Hawaii (AP) — The Big Island of Hawaii will allow places of worship, restaurants, hair salons, barber shops and a variety of personal-service businesses...

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with restaurant industry executives about the coronavirus response, in the State Dining Room of the White House, Monday, May 18, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Trump hears restaurant owners' worries, sees good days ahead

By Darlene Superville And Kevin Freking May. 18, 2020 05:08 PM EDT

John Randall, general manager at Salt + Smoke restaurant, wears a mask and gloves as he takes an order over the phone Friday, April 10, 2020, in St. Louis. Many restaurants like Salt + Smoke have started selling groceries and other provisions as a way to help make up for revenue lost during the coronavirus outbreak. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
US restaurants turn to grocery sales to help offset losses

By Jim Salter Apr. 12, 2020 10:12 AM EDT