A tough year for restaurants and bars
The COVID-19 pandemic, shutdowns and restrictions hit the restaurant and bar industry hard in Luzerne County in 2021.
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The COVID-19 pandemic, shutdowns and restrictions hit the restaurant and bar industry hard in Luzerne County in 2021.
Dining restrictions will loosen Sunday and area restaurant owners are happy they can serve more people but they now face another problem. They are scrambling to find help. David Krappa, owner of The Avenue Restaurant & Catering in Wyoming, said increasing indoor dining capacity to 75% will help business after COVID-19 shutdowns and previous occupancy restrictions but he and other small business owners worry about a labor shortage. âWe donât have the staff like we did prior to COVID to handle it,â Krappa said. âThatâs the biggest concern right now.â Waitresses scu...