Updated on January 26, 2021 at 12:03 am
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They missed out on big celebrations and festive holiday meals during the last few weeks. However, restaurant owners across San Diego County rejoiced with the news they could serve customers on-site, albeit outdoors.
“We’re very hopeful,” said Kevin Templeton, a partner at The Smoking Gun and Spill the Beans in the Gaslamp Quarter.
“2020 I think for everybody was a rough year,” Templeton said while standing on the outdoor patio they constructed for outdoor diners. “It’s been a wild ride.”
That wild ride has been a roller coaster of ups and downs. The State of California limited restaurants to carry-out and delivery at the beginning of December. Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom and the County of San Diego announced restaurants could reopen for outdoor dining. The announcement was made on a stormy day for San Diego weather.