/news/tags/restaurants restaurants en-US Copyright Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:28:58 GMT /economy/2025-01-02/melt-bar-and-grilled-to-close-last-location-in-lakewood The news comes after the grilled-cheese-based restaurant and bar closed 12 of its 13 locations over the last two years. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:28:58 GMT /economy/2025-01-02/melt-bar-and-grilled-to-close-last-location-in-lakewood Conor Morris /news/health-science/2022-01-05/the-current-covid-wave-is-affecting-nearly-everything-in-ohio-right-now Safety forces, BMV offices, libraries and restaurants are among many things being impacted by the COVID-19 surge. Thu, 06 Jan 2022 03:38:56 GMT /news/health-science/2022-01-05/the-current-covid-wave-is-affecting-nearly-everything-in-ohio-right-now Jo Ingles /news/economy/2021-09-11/ohio-restaurants-brace-for-possible-lockdowns-as-delta-variant-spreads Since Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther imposed a mask mandate this week, fears are building among statewide eateries that more restrictions could be coming, including shutdowns. The Ohio Restaurant Association is cautiously optimistic that another shutdown will not happen. Sat, 11 Sep 2021 09:00:00 GMT /news/economy/2021-09-11/ohio-restaurants-brace-for-possible-lockdowns-as-delta-variant-spreads Mason Lawlor /news/government-politics/2021-07-05/dewine-on-veto-refunding-bars-fines-for-covid-violations-wouldnt-be-fair The governor says erasing violations and giving back money bars paid in fines would send the wrong kind of message. Mon, 05 Jul 2021 23:26:06 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-07-05/dewine-on-veto-refunding-bars-fines-for-covid-violations-wouldnt-be-fair Karen Kasler /news/economy/2021-04-12/restaurants-say-they-are-having-trouble-finding-enough-staff-for-this-summer Low pay is not the issue in many cases, according to the Ohio Restaurant Association. Tue, 13 Apr 2021 03:18:11 GMT /news/economy/2021-04-12/restaurants-say-they-are-having-trouble-finding-enough-staff-for-this-summer Jo Ingles /news/economy/2021-04-12/decimated-ohio-restaurant-industry-slowly-crawling-back-one-year-into-pandemic In 2020 the pandemic sent the entire Ohio restaurant industry into a tailspin. Tens of thousands of Ohio workers were left without jobs and some businesses closed their doors for good. But many of the restaurants that survived are hopeful mass vaccinations and warmer weather could help to turn the tide. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:30:36 GMT /news/economy/2021-04-12/decimated-ohio-restaurant-industry-slowly-crawling-back-one-year-into-pandemic Mark Arehart /news/health-science/2021-02-03/curfew-rollback-a-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-for-local-restaurants Cleveland-area restaurant and bar owners say shortening the state’s curfew by one hour is a sign of hope after a long year for the industry. Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:19:37 GMT /news/health-science/2021-02-03/curfew-rollback-a-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-for-local-restaurants Taylor Haggerty /news/2020-12-11/morning-headlines-ohio-sees-more-than-11-000-new-covid-19-cases-dewine-extends-overnight-curfew-into-new-year Ohio health officials reported more than 11,700 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, the fourth highest daily tally; Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has extended the state's overnight coronavirus curfew into the New Year; Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan says an ordinance that limits the number of people permitted in private gatherings will not be renewed; and more stories. Fri, 11 Dec 2020 14:01:12 GMT /news/2020-12-11/morning-headlines-ohio-sees-more-than-11-000-new-covid-19-cases-dewine-extends-overnight-curfew-into-new-year Mark Arehart, J. Nungesser /news/government-politics/2020-11-13/ohio-restaurant-and-bar-group-pushes-back-on-possibility-dewine-will-order-shutdown The Ohio Restaurant Association says its members are complying with mandates and that the spread of the virus isn't coming from these establishments. Sat, 14 Nov 2020 00:54:27 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-11-13/ohio-restaurant-and-bar-group-pushes-back-on-possibility-dewine-will-order-shutdown Karen Kasler /news/health-science/2020-11-22/northeast-ohio-restaurants-retailers-unsure-of-weathering-another-shutdown Some owners say a second forced closure would stress their businesses even more, while others say it could be difficult for some restaurants to reopen. Fri, 13 Nov 2020 03:33:04 GMT /news/health-science/2020-11-22/northeast-ohio-restaurants-retailers-unsure-of-weathering-another-shutdown Taylor Haggerty