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Restaurant Row: Cars Need to Go
“People like to sit outside and not be bothered by the cars,” said one restaurant manager.
July 24, 2025
Car Harms Monday: So Dominant That You Don’t Even Notice You’re Being Inconvenienced for Them
Our cities were not made for this onslaught.
June 16, 2025
Decision 2025: Mayoral Hopefuls Discuss the Death of Outdoor Dining
We asked, will you commit to expanding both Open Streets and outdoor dining in the roadway. And here's what they said...
May 12, 2025
Year-Round Roadway Dining Could Come Back Under ‘Do-Over’ Bill
The City Council is scrambling to undo a much-anticipated mess it created.
April 23, 2025
Supporters of Open Street Come Out in Droves to Fight Canal Street Cutback
The open street on Canal lives on, albeit truncated.
April 8, 2025
Fare Fares: Here’s How Much Outdoor Dining Costs Restaurants
Restaurant owners have to shell out big to serve outdoors.
April 4, 2025
Thursday’s Headlines: Streetsblog Stew Edition
Booze is back on the menu in outdoor dining set-ups. Plus more news.
April 3, 2025
Bottoms Up! State Liquor Bigs OK Booze for Outdoor Dining After All
The state swooped in to save the day for outdoor drinking.
April 2, 2025
State Lawmaker Wants To Override City’s ‘Stupid’ Winter Curbside Dining Ban
New legislation would force the city to allow curbside outdoor dining year-round after the city's arbitrary winter ban decimated the popular program.
April 1, 2025
