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Tejon Street in downtown Colorado Springs was quiet on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, during the mandatory lockdown for non-essential businesses to help control coronavirus.
Restaurants and bars in Colorado Springs saw a 35 percent drop in sales last year during the pandemic, but there now are small signs of an economy in recovery according to an annual report released Wednesday by the Downtown Partnership.
The report highlighted a pandemic-fueled downturn for restaurants, bars and art spaces, but pointed to increased traffic and visitors in the first quarter of 2021.
Rebecca Taraborelli, who owns Rasta Pasta and serves on the board of the Pikes Peak Chapter of the Colorado Restaurant Association, said she s looking forward to serving folks as indoor dining restrictions ease.