Omicron is dashing hopes for a return to normal after last year’s subdued celebrations.

Hotels, restaurants, pubs and clubs suffered in December, normally a strong season, due to the pandemic and may need more help.

Kiki Aranita turned to focus efforts on growing the Poi Dog Sauces brand after she decided to close her Philadelphia restaurant during the pandemic.

While the restaurant chain is known for its holiday meals, some of its customers treat it as a casual lunch spot.

Spending is still down, prices are up and owners are worried about how the variant will affect business.

Megan Bucholz, founder of Local Table Tours, watched her business grow for a decade. Then the pandemic closed everything down.

This summer’s patio season gave a boost to many restaurants. Colder weather means new arrangements for outdoor diners.

Unions for food and drink workers go back to 1891. But they lost their seat at the table with the growth of restaurant chains and fast food.

New York will start enforcing its mandate Sep. 13. It requires visitors to theaters, museums and other establishments to show proof of at least partial vaccination — same for people want to eat and drink inside a restaurant or bar.

Steep third-party food delivery fees are driving some restaurant owners to seek alternatives.