It’s been more than a year since Gov. Gavin Newsom mandated the closure of all California restaurants to curb the spread of COVID-19. The stay-at-home order devastated the food industry, cost nearly 1 million related jobs, and resulted in hundreds of billions of dollars in lost revenue. Restaurants throughout Southern California struggled to survive the restrictions; many didn’t make it. But Wilma’s Patio in Orange County’s Newport Beach has managed to endure—and owner Sheri Drewry told The Epoch Times she’s grateful for the loyal customers which provided the opportunity. “I’m a people pleaser and I’m a foodie, so I love the whole process of how food brings people together and creates a job industry for people,” Drewry said. “It’s always been about making people happy.” Wilma’s Patio is a family-friendly eatery specializing in homestyle cooking. The eatery has become a fixture on Balboa Island since it opened in 1982, nearly …