#outdoor-dining

#outdoor-dining

Thousands of outdoor dining areas might not return to roadways next year, the result of what activists call a costly approval process created by the Adams administration when it chose to turn the year-round Covid-era program into a seasonal one. But the crash diet for the outdoor dining program also stems from the fact that the pandemic has passed, the Department of Transportation countered at a Council oversight hearing on Monday.

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani would do well to remember the words of chef and humanitarian Jose Andres: We must build longer tables. Mayor Mamdani should build a long policy tableone that makes room for a diversity of perspectives as it relates to small businesses, and he should ensure that the hospitality industry has a seat to inform his restaurant and nightlife policy.

This is about reimagining London's streets, going al fresco, and making it the norm rather than the exception. If we go to cities like Barcelona or Paris, it's much more part of everyday life, isn't it? So we want that in London. This is really the start of it. It's starting to create a kind of sea change to imagine our city as an outdoor kind of urban environment.

The Mayor of London's Summer Streets scheme has created outdoor eating and drinking areas across four neighborhoods, with St Martin's Lane going car-free from 11am to 11pm.

The salad incorporates summer's essence with fresh, flavorful ingredients, making it ideal for casual gatherings. It requires minimal cooking, fitting perfectly into a summer lifestyle.

At this Latin American-inspired dining room in Chevy Chase, your pup can partake in refreshments like strawberry or watermelon smoothie 'pupsicles,' salmon with veggies, or even scrambled eggs.

"We know that having an outdoor space in Boston is a challenge with the weather, for sure," Shaw said. "But we’re optimistic that Bostonians want more outdoor time."

Asparagus adds a vibrant pop of color and savory flavor, as well as a crisp dimensionality that enlivens any pasta dish.

If you like top-tier pub grub, decent live music and a strong cocktail under the sun, it was absolutely the place to be.

The patio at Poor House Bistro is among the best of any bar or club in town, a resonating chamber of international ideas.

When the sun finally starts shining, the wind calms down, and you just got new bangs, nothing is better than sitting outside and feeling cute.

The key to carnitas is to let the meat cook low and slow until it's meltingly tender, which takes several hours but involves relatively little effort.

The Purty Kitchen, known for its rich history and coastal charm, has transformed under new ownership, yet the dining experience fell short of expectations on opening weekend.

Fisherman's View proudly shows off its wares with a sizable raw bar of sushi, nigiri, and freshly shucked oysters, as well as both New England seafood standards and left-field riffs.

With the new rules for outdoor dining, many curbsides have returned to simply being car storage, lacking the vibrancy they once had.

Bar Americano is an interesting addition to the National Mall, offering Sicilian-style pizza and Aperol spritzes in a unique outdoor setting frequented by tourists.

Torch & Crown Brewing Company is bringing back its summertime pop-up Beer Garden in Union Square, offering local brews and seasonal bites from May 1 to November.

This dish manages to be simultaneously spring-like and comforting, thanks to the intense flavour from the pea pesto.

This set includes everything necessary for a four-person picnic: four sets of stainless-steel flatware, napkins, plates, plastic wineglasses, a cutting board, corkscrew, cheese knife, refillable salt and pepper shakers, with an insulated (and detachable) wine/bottle cooler bag, and a rolled fleece picnic blanket.