Economics

America’s Restaurants Start to Open Up, With a Side of Anxiety

  • Social distancing in the kitchen, no syrup dispensers at IHOP
  • Owners weigh safety of staff, customers amid fears of virus
Yo Mama’s co-owners Denise, left, and Crystal Peterson.Photographer: Maranie Staab/Bloomberg
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As states start lifting their lockdown orders, America’s burger joints, pizzerias, taquerias and diners find themselves on the reopening economy’s front line. Whether they’re ready or not.