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    Scottsdale, Arizona (KPHO/KTVK) — Culinary Dropout in the Scottsdale Quarter now has four domes for customers to dine-in safely outside. The Desert Domes sit two to six people and were installed on Jan. 29 as an addition to their patio dining experience. The domes are in what normally would be the valet area. “Our new Desert Dome dining option is perfect for guests who are more comfortable dining outdoors or who want a more private experience,” said Ryan Justesen, general manager of Culinary Dropout. “We’re so excited to bring this unique desert oasis to life.” The domes ...

Gov. Ducey Adds Another Million to SORAP On December 2, Governor Doug Ducey introduced a grant program called the Safest Outside Restaurant Assistance Program (SORAP). It started with $1 million, then $2 million more was added on January 5, and now another $1 million was added to the program, which aims to increase outdoor dining. Restaurants and bars with less than 50 employees may now apply through March 5 for up to $10,000 to expand their patio seating. For more background or to check out some examples of these expanded outdoor options, check out this story from last week. Related Stories ...