Roger Yang breaks down why CaféTO wait times are bad for business—and why restaurants never had a chance to recover from the pandemic
, a pandemic-born city initiative that allows some eateries and bars to open patios on public sidewalks and streets, has implemented new safety-related permit requirements. The red tape and growing wait times have left restaurants across the city financially hamstrung at a time when commercial rents are rising, the cost of food is inflating and staff shortages are the norm.and Osteria Du, is still waiting to receive approval from the city to open his sidewalk patio and deck.
This short patio season is going to be Osteria Du’s last—you’re planning to close for good in September. What happened? Restaurants have been back operating full-swing for a couple of years now. Hasn’t the restaurant industry recovered from the pandemic? Despite it being a difficult time for restaurants, Avelo is still packed every night. How are you making it work?
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