restaurant that recently called it quits? Send the details to. Here’s a running roundup of reported closures caused by the pandemic (or other reasons). But for some, the damage was too great to recover. restaurants, bars and live entertainment venues returned to full capacity about a year ago. Reconfiguring operations to focus on takeout and delivery proved difficult and expensive, often salvaging diminishing returns. The novel coronavirus pandemic obliterated business for many bars and restaurants that already rely on slim margins to make ends meet.
