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How Dining in the Parking Lot Helps More Restaurants Survive

Parking Lot-to-Patio Conversions Help Even in the Sultry Sun Belt as Houston, Tampa Expand Rules
Vu Truong, with his staff at Phoenix on Westheimer in Houston, where they converted parking spaces into an outdoor patio to lure socially distant diners. (Phoenix on Westheimer)
Vu Truong, with his staff at Phoenix on Westheimer in Houston, where they converted parking spaces into an outdoor patio to lure socially distant diners. (Phoenix on Westheimer)
CoStar News
August 11, 2020 | 5:40 P.M.

Three months ago, Vu Truong said his brew pub was in danger of closing for good when he hatched an idea: turn empty parking spaces into an outdoor patio to let more diners enjoy craft beer and popcorn chicken in socially distant seating. Today, that concept is one way restaurant properties across the country are able to stay open during the pandemic.

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