At Mangiare Italian Restaurant in Independence, manager Chrystal Law is grateful for their spacious outdoor patio. With tables covered in red umbrellas, flanked by portable heaters, it’s the only place where customers will be allowed to dine at the restaurant for at least the next week.
Starting April 30, Polk County was one of 15 Oregon counties that Gov. Kate Brown pushed back to the extreme risk category, meaning no more indoor dining.
“It’s very difficult for us and it’s difficult for our customers,” said Law. “Friday night is traditionally our busiest night so this will kind of give us a good judge on how the next 10 days — maybe three weeks, hopefully not another three months — will go.”
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