Andrew Rigie, Executive Director, NYC Hospitality Alliance said in a statement, "We're thrilled the Mayor and City Council have agreed to terms for an historic permanent outdoor dining program ...

Diner Isabel Mirabal said outdoor dining has brought a new life to the city. Tourists from Switzerland found the vibe very European. "I think it's very nice for tourists," Philippe Jacquemoud said.

Their outdoor dining, on a patio in Lincoln Center, is walk-in-only, making it by far the easiest way to try their lobster escovitch. Yeah, you’ll be missing out on the quasi-nightclub vibes of ...

According to new research by OpenTable, outdoor dining reigns supreme during summer months in other metropolises, too, including Austin, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington ...