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On Monday when Los Angeles County moves into the next tier of reopening guidance, bars without food service can begin pouring drinks again — some for the first time in more than a year.

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Bars without food service have remained closed under the state’s color-coded regulations.

On Monday, bars without food service can join in the reopening: outdoors only and at 25%, with curfews set at 10 p.m.

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Those without food, a patio, ample sidewalk space, room to set tables apart indoors, or a permit to temporarily convert a parklet into a dining area must wait for the return of indoor bar service, which will arrive at 25% capacity in the yellow tier.
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David Deluca isn’t waiting around. The owner of Ham and Eggs spent the last two weeks retrofitting the inside of the bar and will start offering instant ramen, which will be required for ordering drinks.

“I can’t go on much longer,” he said.
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