Spring is in the air: DOT gives greenlight for restaurants to set up early for outdoor dining in NYC
Briefly

The NYC Department of Transportation announced that outdoor dining will begin on April 1, 2023, with establishments allowed to set up their outdoor seating areas as early as March 25. The initiative aims to enhance the dining experience as spring approaches, with 2,600 restaurants operating on either roadways or sidewalks. New regulations prohibit enclosed structures, encouraging a safer and cleaner environment but allowing canopies. Restaurant owners are optimistic about the return of outdoor dining, reflecting the city’s vibrant atmosphere.
Restaurants and cafes in NYC can begin setting up their outdoor dining spaces earlier this year, starting March 25, 2023, for the upcoming al fresco season.
Outdoor dining in NYC will officially commence on April 1, 2023, with approximately 2,600 establishments permitted to operate on sidewalks and roadways.
Read at www.amny.com
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