https://www.siliconvalley.com/2021/01/25/bay-area-restaurant-chefs-owners-rejoice-over-the-return-of-outdoor-dining/ > After enduring the second round of restrictions in a year, weary Bay Area restaurant owners reacted Monday with a mixture of relief and joy to the news that county officials throughout the region will follow the state’s lead and allow outdoor dining to resume. > For most, it’s been a long six weeks. Business was limited to takeout and delivery of meals during the normally brisk holiday season, and many entrepreneurs were forced to lay off employees after seeing sales decline sharply from the first lockdown.