Davenport restaurants recovering from pandemic with mixed success

DAVENPORT – Many businesses have been negatively impacted by COVID-19-related shutdowns, but perhaps no industry has been hit harder than restaurant businesses. As the economy begins to turn back in a positive direction, some local restaurants are beginning to recover, while for others, another shutdown or more restrictions could prove costly.

Edna’s Drive-In

Business has been good at Edna’s, according to owner Virginia Fries.

“August is always our big month,” Fries said. “It feels very similar to any other year…it’s always a bigger month than any other time. We’re doing well. We’re getting a...