From haute cuisine to hot dogs: How dining out has evolved over 200 years – and is innovating further in the pandemic
- Written by Hannah Cutting-Jones, Lecturer, Department of History, University of Oregon
The dining-out experience has changed as people wear masks and are separated by plexiglass in outdoor dining.Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesDining out has for generations been a fun way to celebrate special occasions, meet friends or just enjoy a quiet evening with someone special. But for many, that ended almost overnight last...


