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new pub in Spokane s south Indian Trail neighborhood was just getting a feel for the ebb and flow of service when its staff had to quickly pivot to takeout-only. Washington state s second lockdown came just three weeks after Pint House Burgers & Brews grand opening in late October, says owner Josh Blair. While the restaurant, with a focus on burgers and broad selection of regional beer, could only debut at half capacity back then, Blair says it easily hit or came close to that 50 percent mark each night those first few weeks. Support from customers in the northwest Spokane neighborhood hasn t wavered even as the restaurant had to close its large dining room, which normally seats about 150 people.