Despite loosened restrictions, local restaurant keeps dining room closed
EL PASO COUNTY RESTAURANT OWNERS. ABLE TO RE-OPEN THEIR DOORS TO INDOOR DINING NEARLY FOUR WEEKS AGO. BUT SOME OWNERS STILL CHOOSING TO KEEP THEIR DINING ROOMS CLOSED. INCLUDING PANINO S DOWNTOWN
and last updated 2021-01-29 20:12:11-05
COLORADO SPRINGS â El Paso County restaurant owners were able to re-open their doors to indoor dining nearly four weeks ago, however some owners are still choosing to keep their dining rooms closed.
Bobby Lashwood is the owner and general manager of Panino s Restaurant Downtown. Currently, the restaurant, which has been in business since 1974, is only offering outdoor dining and to-go orders.
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