New rules in place for outdoor dining in NYC
Restaurants now have about a month to create or fix set ups that abide by these rules before the program starts on March 1.
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The city has released what they are calling the "final rules" for restaurants to participate in outdoor dining in New York City.
Restaurants now have about a month to create or fix set ups that abide by these rules before the program starts on March 1.
Those rules include having the outdoor structure a proper distance away from things like fire hydrants and subway systems, keeping a clear sidewalk path, and using easy-to-move furniture and coverings. The cost of signing up to participate in outdoor dining is also going down - but not all restauranteurs are on board.
"I don't think us spending money to remove pieces during the winter will allow us to save any money," said Octavio Simanca, chef at Chef Oskar Restaurant. "It's an extra expense for the restaurant."
Click here to learn more about the rules for outdoor dining in NYC.
