Travel Outdoor dining may save restaurants during COVID-19. But are diners at risk from cars plowing into them? August 11, 2020August 12, 2020Chris Woodyard, USA TODAYComments Off on Outdoor dining may save restaurants during COVID-19. But are diners at risk from cars plowing into them? Cities around the country are allowing -- or helping -- restaurants create outdoor dining areas, sometimes in the street. Recipe for disaster?