The coronavirus pandemic has hit bars and restaurants hard all across the country. Several have closed after struggling for more than a year in Central New York. But several more have opened.

A number of local business owners, some that have been around for decades, were forced to close their doors in the past year. On the flip side, several restaurants have opened their doors for the first time in the midst of a pandemic. COVID can't stop these 15 restaurants from opening in Central New York.

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COVID Can't Stop 15 New Restaurants From Opening in Central New York

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