For Tim Ragan, owner of the Blue Moon bar and restaurant in Rehoboth Beach, Del., the adjustment to the pandemic economy came immediately. “As soon as we were closed for dine-in, we started doing carryout the next day,” said Ragan.
However, he noted that “it has been a challenge going from a white tablecloth restaurant to putting everything in a brown bag.” Part of the Blue Moon’s evolution can be seen in its menu. “We realized early on that people were looking for more value items.