Editor's note: This story has been updated to include that the upcoming Chicken Salad Chick will be under different management from Gainesville's previous location.
A year in pandemic conditions has made it difficult for many food service businesses not only to make profits, but also to feel justified in keeping the doors open to customers. The owner at a popular Gainesville ice cream shop has grappled with those challenges over the past year and is hoping this summer can be different.
Also in the news is the return of one restaurant that previously had a short stint in town and a new opportunity for food businesses to receive COVID-19 aid.