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Prior to COVID-19, The Ber- wick could seat 55 patrons. Now, the restau- rant can accommodate a maximum of 24. "People are a little nervous, they want to know how many reservations are during the time they're planning to dine," Murphy said. "People say they're not ready for dining in just yet." With the potential for a second wave on the horizon, and no clear end to the pandem- ic in sight, the pressure is on for restaurant owners. "You can withstand a bit of financial tur- moil on a three- to six-month time frame," Murphy said. But without an end in sight, many res- taurants will have to make tough decisions. "You don't start a business planning to have 50 per cent capacity," Murphy said. "Do you just cut your losses and close the doors?" Ivy-Lynne Hallis, co-owner of Teddy's Greek Grill, said while business hasn't been the same since the beginning of the pan- demic, Teddy's has seen a lot of new custom- ers. "I had people calling from Brampton," Hallis said. Teddy's opened in early December, serv- ing for just three months before COVID-19 protocols closed down the dining room. Still, the restaurant offered takeout. "The first week we had two orders a day," she said. "We played cards." To adjust, Hallis reduced the restaurants hours, now operating Tuesday through Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hallis said she took the precautions seri- ously for the family-run business. "My grandparents are very scared," Hal- lis said. "For the first three months they weren't coming in at all." Concerns about asthmatic family mem- bers lead to increased safety measures. Though Teddy's could begin to offer indoor seating, Hallis said they've decided to post- pone opening the dining room until at least September. "We've only been asked if we're open in- side twice," she said. However, outdoor dining at Teddy's has kept Hallis and her family busy. "Wednesday to Sunday, I barely get a chance to breathe," she said. "We still see less in sales." STORY BEHIND THE STORY: With the recent return of indoor dining, we wanted to know how local restaurants were managing and discovered that many are facing a significant reduction in capacity, and in some cases hours. This has left owners facing some difficult decisions. NEWS Continued from page 3 MANY HESITANT ABOUT RETURN TO INDOOR DINING The Berwick is among many restaurants facing tough times during the ongoing pandemic. Mike Murphy photo "You don't start a business planning to have 50 per cent capacity. Do you just cut your losses and close the doors?" - owner Mike Murphy