A welcome return to normalcy for city foodies: outdoor dining is set to make a comeback for thousands of restaurants in the coming months. After a significant decline in patronage following the pandemic, eateries are now breathing a sigh of relief as local authorities announce plans to ease regulations and fees that had been stifling the industry. The move is expected to boost business and bring vibrancy back to city streets, where outdoor dining had become a staple of urban life before the pandemic. As restaurants prepare to reopen their al fresco spaces, they're looking forward to the potential surge in customers and the economic benefits that come with it.
Outdoor dining will soon be back on the menu for thousands of city eateries after plummeting post-pandemic. Fees and red tape were the ingredients that made this a ...
