Exclusive | Get out! Five fresh NYC al fresco adventures before summer’s over — from surfing in Queens to forest walks in The Bronx

Exclusive | Get out! Five fresh NYC al fresco adventures before summer’s over — from surfing in Queens to forest walks in The Bronx

Get ’em while it’s hot. August’s not only here, but half over — its swift march toward September whittling down the number of days left to enjoy NYC’s great outdoors in (fingers crossed!) equally great weather. While al fresco activities in Gotham may bring to mind casual strolls in Central Park or catching the summer sun’s … Read more

NYC restaurants, diners frustrated by al fresco limitations: ‘It’s easier to find a boyfriend than an outdoor dining seat’

NYC restaurants, diners frustrated by al fresco limitations:  ‘It’s easier to find a boyfriend than an outdoor dining seat’

Sunshine is in the forecast, but the chance of dining al fresco for New Yorkers is still low. City restaurants say their outdoor seating is limited or non-existent due to new regulations — which first went into effect last August and place a litany of size and clearance restrictions on setups — and a bureaucratic backlog. … Read more

Take it outside: Breathe in NYC’s best al fresco ‘offices’

Take it outside: Breathe in NYC’s best al fresco ‘offices’

Summer weather makes us all want to take a walk on the slower side — and, if we’re really lucky, poolside. Take advantage of hybrid work policies, fully remote gigs or even an extended office break by getting out of your own four walls and setting up shop at one of these outdoor hubs. Royalton … Read more