Hell's Backbone Grill & Farm

As National Parks Reopen, Nearby Restaurants Worry About the Coronavirus | Eater

"Located in an inholding within Grand Staircase–Escalante in a town of fewer than 300 people, this restaurant and its on-site regenerative farm is run by a chef-owner couple who have been active in protecting the monument. The operation has relied on a PPP loan, an online shop and farm sales to survive; the team closed over Memorial Day while completing kitchen renovations and building a patio for outdoor dining. Despite a commitment to serving visitors, the owners are torn about reopening because a recent influx of tourists felt overwhelming and could bring COVID-19 to a community with limited PPE and health care (the nearest clinic is about 45 minutes away)." - Nick Mancall-Bitel