Good Vibes owner Eric Nelson said he will take advantage of the lifted restrictions and hopes to go back to seating his restaurant at 100% capacity.
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"We've had a lot of positivity. A lot of guests coming in without masks, we also have guests who wear masks," said Nelson on how business went during the first day of a full reopening on Wednesday.
"We need the restaurant industry to start booming again and make a comeback," he added.
John White of Miller's Cafe hopes the same for his restaurant.
While they'll stick to 75% capacity, they will not require guests to wear masks. White says things appeared relaxed on Wednesday. About 70% of customers still wore masks, the other 30% did not, he said.
"In terms of people respecting one another... it went by very well," said White. "[Wednesday] was one of the easiest days that I've had in the past year."
Business owners say they just want people to respect one another for whichever option they choose.
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