It's been nearly a year since the COVID-19 pandemic forced Arizona restaurants to suspend indoor dining as part of the state's efforts to slow the virus' spread. In the months since, owners have navigated a string of recommendations and regulations — which have almost uniformly curtailed their ability to operate, but have helped preserve public health. On March 5, the state appeared to take a step toward normalcy by lifting the 50% capacity limit on indoor dining, a move that's been criticized by politicians and health experts who worry a hasty return to business as usual could lead to another surge in cases.