Last summer, Midtown brasserie Quality Bistro cobbled together a row of sun-shaded tables and chairs on the sidewalk along West 55th Street, called it an outdoor patio, and launched open-air dining for the first time. Come winter, sturdy, white tents were erected over the tables and chairs, chandeliers were hung, a checkerboard floor was laid over the sidewalk, some potted plants were added in the corners, and the outdoor patio transformed into a heated outdoor winter garden.
Now, in a third level-up that is “really bonkers,” as co-founder Michael Stillman puts it, the company installed a row of 14 private cabins covered in greenery in front of the restaurant, to add onto the tents, wooden benches and shaded tables for two lining the curb.
NEW YORK (WABC) New York City Restaurant Week gets underway Monday even without indoor dining to encourage New Yorkers to support the dining community during a critical time.
This year s event is called Restaurant Week To Go and a record-breaking 570 restaurants across the five boroughs will participate.
Every eatery will offer at least one bargain $20.21 takeout or delivery meal of lunch or dinner with one side dish.
In light of COVID-19 restrictions, many restaurants will offer takeout and delivery for the first time. Diners can also sort restaurant options through filters like Black-owned restaurants, Friyay, date night and more.