With rise in house parties, DC region restaurants suggest lifting indoor dining ban

With most people staying cooped up inside their homes, should bars and restaurants across the D.C. region where indoor dining is banned be allowed to resume again?

Indoor dining still banned in Prince George's, Montgomery counties after judges' rulings

Indoor dining will stay closed in Prince George's County and Montgomery County after two judges denied the Restaurant Association of Maryland's request to issue a temporary restraining order to permit restaurants to reopen indoor dining on Wednesday.

Chipotle not requiring workers to get COVID-19 vaccine, but will ‘strongly encourage it’

In an interview on Tuesday, Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol said the company will cover any cost employees may accrue to get the vaccine, but it will not mandate that every worker get one.

Christmas Day: Here are the restaurants, stores open

While more retailers and restaurants than usual may be shutting their doors this Christmas, shoppers and would-be diners aren't completely out of luck.

Patrons supportive, restaurant owners frustrated – DC braces for another indoor dining ban

On Monday, FOX 5 heard from a number of business owners and managers who feel they are once again being targeted by the latest coronavirus rollback in the District: a temporary indoor dining ban.

Person caught COVID-19 after 5 minutes in restaurant 20 feet from infected patron, researchers say

It took only five minutes for one South Korean restaurant patron to become infected with the novel coronavirus from another person at the restaurant sitting more than 20 feet away, researchers say.

First on FOX: Montgomery County restaurants plan to challenge indoor dining restriction

A group of Montgomery County restaurants said they are filing a restraining order against the county’s coronavirus restriction on indoor dining. At this time, patrons can only eat outside.

Judge blocks executive order that bans indoor dining in Anne Arundel County

A judge has blocked an executive order from Anne Arundel County that bans indoor dining, allowing it to continue until at least Dec. 28 when there is a hearing scheduled.

Montgomery County indoor dining shutting down after council approves order

The Montgomery County Council on Tuesday approved new restrictions that go into effect today in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Coronavirus restrictions impacting local restaurants
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New restrictions are being put in place throughout the DC area, and those are presenting challenges for local restaurants.

Popular snack producer warns of possible cookie shortage ahead of holidays

Pepperidge Farm, which operates under the Campbell’s Soup Company, has warned it may experience a shortage of some of their popular cookie items due to the ongoing pandemic.

Craft distilleries bracing for huge tax hike in 2021

Craft distilleries are bracing for a huge tax hike in the new year that businesses say will wreak havoc on the craft liquor industry.

Restaurant owner breaks down exactly how much money he's losing during COVID-19 shutdowns

Dustin Lancaster, an owner of several restaurants and businesses in Los Angeles county, revealed on social media that his bar would have about $1,500 to pay $10,000 in monthly rent.