outdoor dining

With the arrival of cooler weather, New Hampshire restaurateurs are worried that outdoor dining will soon come to an end, necessitating changes to indoor dining guidelines to help restaurants survive until spring. Matt Louis, chef and owner of The Franklin, Moxy, Street and Luigi’s West End Pizza in Portsmouth, said a balance needs to be found to help restaurants....

Despite temperatures in Massachusetts dipping into the 50s Saturday night, people flooded Moody Street in Waltham to have dinner outside, something restaurant managers hope lasts as the weather gets even colder in the coming weeks.

Restaurants in Boston’s North End are hoping to expand outdoor dining capabilities as the city receives numerous complaints about non-compliance with coronavirus protocols in the historic neighborhood. The Boston Licensing Board held an emergency virtual hearing Thursday night as residents voice concerns about tables not being spaced far enough apart, a lack of social distancing and restaurant staff not...

Restaurants in Boston’s North End are hoping to expand outdoor dining capabilities as the city continues to receive complaints about compliance with coronavirus protocols.

Boston’s positive coronavirus testing rate spiked to 2.8% for the week ending Sept. 12, Mayor Marty Walsh said at his regular update on the pandemic Thursday. The rate was at 1.5% the week before. The near-doubling could be due to a dramatic decline in testing, according to the mayor — residents had been taking an average of about 3,000 tests…

The outdoor dining season in Boston was initially supposed to end Oct. 31, but restaurants will be able to keep tables on sidewalks and behind barriers in parking spots until at least Dec. 1.

Outdoor dining in Boston is here to stay, at least during the coronavirus pandemic, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced Tuesday, along with new bus and bike lanes. The outdoor dining season was initially supposed to end Oct. 31, but restaurants will be able to keep tables on sidewalks and behind barriers in parking spots until at least Dec. 1. If…

Wednesday was a warm summer night for outdoor dining at C.F. McCarthys in Canton, Massachusetts. With the tables inside greatly reduced, like other restaurants, they’re depending on the outdoor seating to make ends meet. “Obviously, the outside seating is huge for us,” said co-owner Gilmar Cassiano. He says they’re brainstorming how to make their small patio work when it...

Boston’s Lansdowne Street will transform into a socially distanced “fan zone” to bring the sights and sounds from the fan-less games inside Fenway Park to the outside.

New York City restaurant owners already struggling with limited business are now facing another issue: rats. With indoor dining put on hold indefinitely due to COVID-19, outdoor dining is the only other option, aside from takeout and delivery, restaurant owners like Giacomo Romano have to keep their business afloat. But the owner of Ciccio, an Italian restaurant in SoHo, says…

Earlier this week, it was reported that the Boston Licensing Board would be holding an emergency hearing for all North End restaurants on the heels of multiple complaints concerning social distancing and more as related to temporary outdoor spaces, and now the dining spots have been put on notice that they need to adhere to guidelines or face immediate punishment….

City officials called a mandatory emergency meeting for restaurants in the North End Wednesday afternoon after reported complaints about outdoor dining violations.

New Hampshire restaurants reopened for indoor dining Monday, though pleasant weather made patio seating more popular at one breakfast spot. Erika Kainu, manager of Tucker’s in Merrimack, estimated that at most, eight indoor tables were full at any one time Monday morning, with many customers opting to sit outside instead. The restaurant seats 100 people, but is limited to 50…

Outdoor dining has arrived in the North End of Boston. “We love to be out and socialize with the bartenders, the owners, our neighbors,” said customer Melissa Luyster. “This is just awesome, I really hope it stays.” Customers were excited Friday evening to enjoy a nice meal European-style. “Like a little piazza or something,” said customer Ben Laub. “You’re...

Restaurants in Boston’s North End are ready for customers with outdoor tables and chairs set up on city streets.

Mayor Marty Walsh announced Wednesday that the city has approved over 200 requests by restaurants to temporarily expand their outdoor service into public spaces as part of Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan. “Boston is committed to a safe, phased reopening process,” Walsh said. “That includes helping our small businesses open safely and successfully, and we’ve been working wherever…

Parts of Moody Street in Waltham, Massachusetts will be temporarily closed starting Monday to help restaurants open for outdoor dining as the state enters Phase 2 of is reopening process. Section of the street — a popular destination for foodies — will be closed to all vehicular traffic as businesses begin to serve their customers with outdoor dining, the city…

Restaurants across Massachusetts will finally be allowed to offer outdoor dining as early as June 8, nearly two months after the coronavirus lockdown began, but the experience will feel a bit different from what it once was. Gov. Charlie Baker has said he’ll issue an order on Monday allowing restaurants and other reopening Phase 2 businesses to bring staff in…

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced a new “Healthy Streets” plan Thursday aimed at providing space for outdoor restaurant seating, bike lanes and new bus stops. The proposal includes changes to numerous city streets over the next several months to assist in the reopening of the economy from the coronavirus shutdowns. “Ensuring the safety and health of all residents is our…

The Connecticut Department of Transportation approved a permit that will allow Mystic Pizza to use a state highway right-of-way to add outdoor dining to comply with phase 1 reopening requirements. The permit will allow Mystic Pizza, located on West Main Street, to add tables in the front of the building near the doorways and on the sidewalk. Phase 1 of…