Originally Posted by
braslvr
Every time I hear stories like this I'm amazed. Even in most of CA, there was only a short period- maybe 3-4 months where you couldn't at least eat outside. Plus there were always a few restaurants and bars who refused to comply. We got out plenty except for that 3-4 month period. Many other states were much more lenient.
Same in IL. IIRC, the first couple months were takeout only. Then at least outdoor dining. Limited indoor opened last summer, and then back to zero in October, at which point many restaurants just stayed open. In fact, some whole towns just resisted. I think people not eating at restaurants has more to do with them choosing not to than restaurants not being open. I know for certain we have some neighbors who haven't been to a restaurant (indoors or out) in 15 months and even after being vaccinated are afraid to go. Everyone has their own risk tolerance level I suppose.