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Caroline Carlson | Daily Press
Diners are filtering back to area restaurants. Shown, from left, Amanda King, Ethan King and Evan King give a lunch order to server Mikhail Moran at Hereford & Hops Steakhouse and Brewpub.
ESCANABA The outlook on returning to 25% restaurant occupancy in the U.P. might be described as cautious optimism with a strong shot of gratitude.
Co-owner of Jack’s Restaurant in Rapid River Bobbi Ryan said getting back to 25% capacity is a good start, but it’s a bit of a struggle. She suggested it’s time to open up a little bit more.