York County restaurants band together to survive off takeout business

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YORK, Pa. — Small restaurants in York County, still struggling under operating restrictions in Pennsylvania, started a social media page to support and promote each other.

Many restaurants battered by this year’s capacity restrictions were hit again by the state’s indoor dining ban from Dec. 12 to Jan. 4.

Some Central Pennsylvania restaurants decided to open indoor dining rooms in violation of the state’s order.

Still, most complied.
“We’re all trying to band together and do what we need to do to keep everyone safe,” said Jesi Hamberger, co-owner of Brickyard Tavern in York City. “We don’t want a packed bar. I just lost my grandmother two weeks ago to COVID.”

Restaurants following the mitigation measures are now relying solely on income from takeout orders.

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