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It was a difficult year for most restaurants. Many eateries regularly shutter for winter, but this year a surprising number of new ones have been added to the list. In some of these cases, the decision to close is not due to the typical slowdown caused by New Year’s resolutions or seasonal tourism.
If anything, 2021 has rudely reminded us that COVID-19 does not hibernate. People are staying home. As makeshift outdoor seating has succumbed to lower temperatures and statewide mandates on masks and indoor distancing have tightened (not to mention the added expense of keeping interiors warm and cozy) some restaurateurs have concluded that shuttering the doors is the best option.