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Outdoor dining
New York City's hangry rat problem has big stakes
Sep 8, 2022
Rats have burrowed their way into the heart of an economic and political fight worth many tens of millions of dollars.
Minnesota restaurants prepare for winter as the pandemic drags on
Oct 22, 2021
This summer's patio season gave a boost to many restaurants. Colder weather means new arrangements for outdoor diners.
Parking headaches make a comeback
by
Matt Levin
Jul 23, 2021
Traffic is back to pre-pandemic levels in many places, but there are a lot of tables for two where parking spaces used to be.
Bars and restaurants brace for Super Bowl Sunday
Feb 4, 2021
Curfews, cold weather and capacity restrictions are turning business on its head.
A week in the life of a restaurant owner, ahead of a COVID winter
Dec 14, 2020
Allison Arevalo owns Pasta Louise, a Brooklyn restaurant. She kept a weeklong diary for us, as she, like many restaurant owners, faces yet another seismic change in the industry.
Restaurants in colder areas face new challenges in outdoor dining as winter approaches
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 9, 2020
Outdoor dining has been a lifeline for many restaurants during the pandemic. But now? Some may need to rethink how to keep patrons and food warm.
How COVID-19 repurposed city streets
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Sep 30, 2020
“If you ran a business, and you didn't update the way that you use your assets for 50 or 60 years, you'd probably be out of business,” said Seleta Reynolds, the general manager of the LA Department of Transportation.
For public good, not for profit.
Outdoor dining is helping restaurants stay alive. It also comes with a lot of challenges.
Aug 24, 2020
Business owners are battling with limited space, unpredictable weather and unwanted pests.