Brooklyn restaurants are excited for the return of outdoor dining starting April 1, following a pandemic response that saw this option become essential. A law limiting outdoor dining to specific months resulted in financial losses, especially for small establishments like Poppy's in Brooklyn Heights. Managers report significant downturns in sales without outdoor seating, with some experiencing a decrease of 15-20%. The ability to offer outdoor dining allows these small spaces to accommodate more customers and enhance the dining experience, welcoming patrons back as warmer weather arrives.
Outdoor dining sheds became a lifeline for restaurants during the pandemic. But last year, a new law limited the dining option from April to November.
When we don't have it, I would say easily it's like 15 to 20% down in sales just because we don't have the seating.
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