Shutdowns, curfews, capacity limits restrictions define rollercoaster year for Maryland restaurants Shutdowns, curfews, capacity limits restrictions define rollercoaster year for Maryland restaurants and last updated 2021-03-05 23:13:00-05 BALTIMORE â Shutdowns, curfews, capacity limits and other COVID-19 related restrictions defined a rollercoaster year for restaurants across the state as they fought to survive the pandemic. Friday marked one year since the day Governor Larry Hogan announced the first confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Maryland. It was a moment that changed our lives in unimaginable ways. Nearly two weeks later and with cases growing, the state ordered all bars and restaurants to operate as carryout and delivery only.