Eateries get back to business.

Publication: The Miami Herald (Miami, Florida) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News)

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Byline: Elaine Walker

Oct. 27--The menu was limited at The Floridian restaurant to eggs, pancakes, french toast, bacon and coffee. That's what was left in the refrigerator when the restaurant got its power back on and opened its doors at 7 a.m. Wednesday.

But customers like Arthur Bengochea didn't mind. They were thrilled at the chance to enjoy a warm meal and sit down to relax for the first time since Wilma departed.

"It feels good to be able to get out," said Bengochea of Fort Lauderdale, who was enjoying some pancakes and coffee while reading the newspaper. "You start to feel like life is returning to normal, at least a little bit."

Sarah-Jayne Brown and her friends agreed. "We've been looking for some good coffee since Monday afternoon,"...

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