Photo by Kristyne E. Demske Changes approved to help St. Clair Shores restaurants Advertisement ST. CLAIR SHORES — As restaurants continue to be subject to shutdowns of in-person dining, they’re adapting with changes to better serve their customers, now and in the future. Dozens of restaurants took advantage of a streamlined permitting process for temporary patios this summer, and now at least two local spots have been granted approval to make them a permanent fixture. Detroit’s Finest Coney Island, 25801 Jefferson Ave., constructed an outdoor patio area in response to the COVID-19 pandemic this summer, when the city allowed any bar or restaurant to do so on a temporary basis as a way to accommodate customers during the pandemic. But owner Gjelosh Marjakaj came before City Council Nov. 16 to make the 1,450-square foot patio permanently available for customers.