Home > Overseas MULTIMEDIA Los Angeles bans outdoor dining Robyn Beck, AFP Posted at Dec 01 2020 10:09 AM Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Empty patio tables separated by plastic dividers adorned with American flags are seen at Mel's drive-in diner in West Hollywood, California on Monday, after Los Angeles County banned outdoor dining in an attempt to stem the latest surge in coronavirus cases. Many restaurant owners, who have already spent thousands of dollars to ensure a safe and compliant outdoor dining experience, say the latest shutdown of outdoor dining with be financially devastating. Read More: COVID-19 USA restaurant West Hollywood California outdoor dining multimedia multimedia photo