I read a few news stories that during lockdowns, many people would only buy a few groceries at a time, so that they could go out more, and spend time at the market.

I was working in a grocery store at the time. People did head out a lot for groceries due to boredom and low gas prices.

And no restaurants.

Depends on your state. In the south many of them said that they had restrictions, but in reality did nothing.