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During the past two years, diners came to expect fewer workers and less seating which resulted in longer waits. But many expected a return to pre-2020 life once the pandemic became less of a threat. Restaurants are still struggling with everything from hiring to increased food prices.
A steady stream of diners entered Harvest, an Oceanfront restaurant, midday on a recent Sunday. One cashier handled dine-in and to-go customers. A worker at the bar hurriedly peeled a banana for a Beach Hangover smoothie. Another zipped through the dining room to drop off a lavender lemonade. He then grabbed a rag and started wiping down another table. Owner Michal Mauch was cooking in the .