SAN ANTONIO — Startling coronavirus numbers are prompting local establishments to voluntarily close their indoor spaces during what leaders are calling a dangerous period of time.
Family-owned restaurant 'MAAR's Pizza & More' and 'Artpace San Antonio' recently locked-up their indoor spaces.
Nick Lara is the general manager of MAAR's Pizza & More, which continues to focus its efforts on no-contact delivery and curbside pickup.
"We got to do what we have to do, to be safe," he said. "Although, it is not mandatory it just something we may have to do to keep everybody safe."
It was just days ago, the family affair eatery voluntarily shut down its dining room.
"We are watching the cases rise and rise and this is getting pretty serious," he said.
Lara said it is about protecting their family and staff. For much of the pandemic, it had its dining room closed.
"It is a double-edge sword," he said. "It is like having peanut butter with no jelly without the dine-in in the restaurant."
Artpace Director Riley Robinson said the nonprofit residency program, which supports the arts, shut down public viewing at its exhibits due to Bexar County's risk level and the recent spike in cases. Artpace did turn to 3-D virtual with showcasing its current exhibitions online.
"It is not as good as being in person, no," he said. "For this moment, I think it was best for the staff---to go virtually."