Guidelines Offer a Glimpse at What L.A. Restaurants May Look Like When Dine-In Service Returns

Expect limited hours, frequent deep cleaning, and physical distancing
Brittany Martin • Los Angeles Magazine • May 28, 2020
Wondering what it might be like to sit down for a meal at a local restaurant when Los Angeles allows dine-in service to resume? A “toolkit” posted to the city’s pandemic recovery website may offer some clues. It includes an extensive list of best...
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