Eat, Drink and Be Murphy: Looking back -- yes, we have to -- at COVID-19 2020 MPNnow Oh, no, not a look back at 2020. Most everyone is trying to forget it, and here we are bringing it right back up. For many restaurant and bar owners, 2020 is considered a four-letter word, thanks to COVID-19 and resulting business shutdowns and slowdowns, employee layoffs, and flying by the seat of your pants to stay afloat -- while the rules of operation change midstream. Heading into 2021, many remain fearful of the impact the pandemic will have on their livelihoods. The warm weather gave a much-needed shot in the arm to the establishments that could provide outdoor service, but as the heart of the cold season approaches, the coronavirus could undo everything and set everyone back to square one.