Winter is coming. There’s no getting around the fact that patio season as we know it will soon come to an end, and with it the opportunity for diners to enjoy the warm weather on expanded restaurant and bar outdoor eating areas, while COVID-related indoor dining capacity remains restricted to […]
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Heated igloos, tents pop up as restaurants find options to outdoor seating in cold weather | Coronavirus
With restaurants limited to 50-percent capacity due to the coronavirus pandemic, outdoor dining has become a big part of the restaurant business. “We’ve been fortunate that the weather has been really exceptional this summer. Studies have shown that eating outside is a really safe alternative. We’ve been fearing winter for […]
Dayton restaurants seek ways to extend patio dining
That’s not good news for Miami Valley restaurants, which were rocked in the spring by the mandatory statewide shutdown of dine-in services that lasted nearly two months, as Gov. Mike DeWine and state health officials sought to minimize the spread of COVID-19. When dine-in service was restored in May, restaurants […]
NYC Restaurants Can Apply For a New $5,000 Grant To Defray Outdoor Heating Costs
© Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images Restaurants can apply for a new grant to defray heating costs New $5,000 grants could help with heating costs NYC restaurants could get a major boost heading into the winter months with a new grant announced by DoorDash, in partnership with the NYC Hospitality […]
Restaurants get creative to keep outdoor diners warm
People enjoy outdoor dining amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 14, 2020. Jeenah Moon | Reuters Ice huts, yurts and tents have been growing in popularity over the last several years as restaurateurs looked to extend the life of their outdoor patios. This year, […]
Restaurants face challenge of outdoor dining in cold weather
Outdoor dining has been a lifeline for many restaurants during the pandemic. But a new report from Goldman Sachs estimates that winter weather will reduce consumer spending at restaurants by 3%-4%, which means some restaurants may need to rethink things. And whether that’s an investment in retrofitting an outdoor dining […]
New York City’s Outdoor Dining Isn’t Advantageous to All Restaurants
When New York City recently said that restaurants could offer outdoor dining year-round, it was a decision these establishments quickly lauded. But for Roni Mazumdar, who owns Indian restaurants in the city, the news was a harsh reminder that the playing field isn’t the same for every dining spot. Mr. […]
Great Socially Distanced DC-Area Rooftop Bars and Restaurants
Anchovy Social221 Tingey St., SERestaurateur Danny Meyer’s Navy Yard seafood restaurant Maialino Mare is still on pandemic hiatus, but sister rooftop bar Anchovy Social swam back into action recently. Go for seafood towers, Maryland crab deviled eggs, fancy tinned seafood, and coastal cocktails—stay for pretty Anacostia River views. Brixton901 U […]
As colder weather nears, restaurants rethink outdoor dining
CLOSE Courtney Plaskitt, a server at Health House Foods and Taste of New York in Johnston, helps a customer on the patio Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. (Photo: Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Register) At Jesse’s Embers, a steakhouse and seafood restaurant in Des Moines, Iowa, summertime diners took their business to the parking lot. Owner […]
Long Island restaurants offering fun outdoor dining experiences this fall
Cooler weather doesn’t have to mean the end of outdoor dining — and this season on Long Island, it won’t. Fans of al fresco dining can stretch the season this year by having a meal in a unique and fun setting — be that a table for two in a […]
Norfolk has plan to help restaurants with outdoor dining during a coronavirus winter
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A plan to help restaurants in Norfolk survive the winter months is moving forward. With the coronavirus pandemic, more people are turning to outdoor dining, but because of the cold temperatures some worry business at restaurants in the mermaid city may plummet. Now they’re hoping federal funds can […]
Center City restaurants boosted by outdoor seating
For nearly 50 years, Oscar’s Tavern has been a destination for those who don’t want to be seen. Or at least, seen very well. The dive bar, situated on Sansom Street in Center City, is known for its vinyl booths, cheap beer, and orange lighting. But back in June, the […]
Johnny Marines Went From Working as a Music Executive To Making His Mark in Restaurants, Night Life, and Real Estate
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / October 5, 2020 / Johnny Marines, by all definitions, is a living embodiment of the American Dream. Thanks to his success managing one of the hottest Latin music groups ever – Aventura – Johnny’s journey from a young kid in New York City to […]
As Temperatures Cool and Restrictions Shift, Restaurants Get Creative with Outdoor Dining
When a cold snap hit Chicago last month, Cy Oldham was prepared. The owner of Uptown bar Fat Cat lit the heat lamps and fire pits on the patio and invited guests to cozy up with a warm Bourbon cider. The $7,000 investment in heaters, fire pits and propane tanks […]
Jupiter restaurants told to tear down outdoor seating tents
© [DOUBLE ROADS TAVERN] Tables and stools are set up under a tent outside Double Roads Tavern in Jupiter. JUPITER — It might be closing time for restaurant tents for outdoor seating in Jupiter during the COVID-19 pandemic. Local restaurateurs say the town told them last week to remove outdoor dining tents soon, now that […]
Vegan food truck Soulgood to open new restaurants in West Dallas and Red Bird
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Soulgood, a plant-based food truck with exclusively vegan offerings, is opening its first brick-and-mortar restaurant in West Dallas. Owner and chef Cynthia Nevels worked in management consulting for 20 years before starting Soulgood. Burgers, “not” dogs, nachos, tacos, and tamales are just some of the different items the eatery offers. […]
Restaurants Prolong Outdoor Dining With Igloos, Heaters
Restaurant owners say they have grown accustomed this year to constantly reinventing themselves to survive. Getting around Mother Nature as the U.S. heads toward winter may be their biggest challenge yet. Sales from outdoor dining, reduced indoor dining, delivery, and takeout haven’t equaled what most restaurants expected to earn this […]
Best outdoor restaurants for cold-weather dining in NYC
New Yorkers who are wary of the potential virus risk of dining indoors are sticking with the streets. But forget last summer’s makeshift, pop-up canopies. Restaurants all over town are gearing up for comfier, cozier alfresco noshing as the air turns chill. Thanks to relaxed city rules, owners are upping […]
Local restaurants add outdoor dining areas for customers | News
The weather is cooling and with the easing of COVID-19-related rules, restaurants are stepping up to offer diners more options for safely eating out. Some restaurants have placed tables outside, while several local eateries have added patios as an option for their customers. “It’s been rough,” said Deborah Dean, who […]
5 new Asheville restaurants opened in September, plus what’s next
CLOSE It’s true that in Asheville, and across the country, restaurants have closed as the coronavirus pandemic has shaken the landscape for small businesses. Still, some restaurants have opened and continue to do so, giving us a glimpse of what could be the future of dining. In some of these […]