NEW YORK—Gutted by the pandemic lockdowns, the city’s once-thriving restaurant industry has struggled to keep afloat. But as the city enters its final Phase 4 reopening plan, some restaurant owners are starting to feel more optimistic.
Restaurants, often seen as the economic and social heart of a city, were hit especially hard in New York—once the U.S. epicenter of the virus. Most shut down entirely for months, while some relied on takeout to generate some income.
