Due to the impending snowstorm, roadside dining will be banned, effective at 2 p.m. today. It could end as early as Thursday evening.
Author: Frank V
From Governor Cuomo:
To mitigate the spread of this disease, food establishments will not be permitted to offer indoor dining beginning on Monday, December 14.
Food establishments that are located outside of State-designated “red zones” are still permitted to offer take-out, delivery, and outdoor dining. Food establishments that are located within State-designated “red zones” may continue to offer take-out and delivery only.
If you are a restaurant owner whose establishment is permitted to offer outdoor dining, you may still sign up to participate in the Open Restaurants program by visiting nyc.gov/openrestaurants. If you are already participating, you may use the same link to check siting requirements and ensure your set up is compliant.
Remember: New York State’s current guidance for outdoor and take-out/delivery food services permits restaurants to install a temporary or fixed cover (i.e. awning, roof, or tent) only if two (2) or more side walls are open.
If your structure has fewer than two (2) side walls open, it is considered an indoor dining area and therefore cannot be used for dining unless:
• a) you modify the structure to be compliant with New York State’s guidelines;
• or b) State officials announce that indoor dining may resume.
If you would like to ensure that your set up is compliant with Open Restaurant requirements, you may request a virtual compliance consultation by visiting nyc.gov/bizconsult.
(Editor’s note: EATER Magazine responded to the Governor’s move, noting that “Restaurants and bars accounted for 1.4 percent COVID-19 cases recorded in the last three months, prompting some restaurateurs to push back against the ban…many felt the decision seemed to contradict the data. By comparison, private and social gatherings accounted for nearly 74 percent of COVID- 19 cases tracked by the state between September and the end of November, and the restaurant industry placed fifth overall among the various industries and activities contributing to the spread of the virus.”)
From the Citizens Committee for New York, courtesy of the Bronx Chamber of Commerce:
| Small businesses, vital to the fabric of their neighborhoods, will receive grants of up to $10,000 to maintain payroll and operations. We will prioritize businesses owned by people of color, immigrants, and women, businesses that have the greatest need and minimal access to resources, as well as those that modify their operations slightly in order to remain open during the pandemic (i.e., hire delivery workers, increase inventory, or make modifications to provide product pick-up). CitizensNYC has cultivated the infrastructure, expertise, and community knowledge to help struggling New Yorkers directly. Our relentless commitment to empower even the hardest-to-reach New Yorkers has built a reputation that we will now leverage as we embark on this new grant program. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. |
Apply here https://www.tfaforms.com/4842203
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Crosstown Diner
The best BID restaurant reviews are here! Renowned food reviewer Bailey Provetto, the founder of Tasty Ladies New York, reviews BID restaurants.
We have the best diner right here in The Bronx. The Crosstown Diner won the #Foodfight2019 and with good reason.
Tastylady Bailey sipped on a Jolly Rancher, while enjoying the best chicken chili served with chips and a Monster bacon cheese burger with onion rings and fries.
My partner had a delicious pot roast with mash and carrots.
My dinner special of $19 came with your choice of app,etizer, entree and dessert which I had with their always creamy and luscious rice pudding with whip topping and cinnamon powder sparkled on top.
Service was top notch with Renn, and we saw Billy the owner.
Great place in our neighborhood.
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PPP Forgiveness Info
The federal Small Business Administration will conduct a Zoom webinar on PPP forgiveness applications and EIDL Requests for Reconsideration on the following December dates: 14, 21, and 28. To RSVP or to obtain further information, please email man-lilin@sba.gov
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SNOW PREPARATIONS
From the NYC Dept. of Sanitation:
By preparing for snow, we can keep Open Restaurants going strong all winter long. The NYC Dept. of Sanitation (DSNY) has been training to remove snow on streets with Open Restaurant structures. Protect your patrons, staff and property:
Use snow sticks to increase visibility of your Open Restaurant.
Be prepared to consolidate and remove items when a Winter Operations Advisory or Snow Alert is issued.
Watch for two levels of advisories: Winter Operations Advisory; Winter weather is possible.
• Roadway dining may continue, but take steps to protect your patrons, staff and property.
• DSNY may spread salt and/or brine to prevent freezing. nyc.gov/dsny | NYCsanitation sanitation Snow Alert:
• One or more inches of snow are possible. • Roadway dining MUST CLOSE by the time indicated in the Alert. • Remove or secure furniture, and remove electric heaters. Remove the tops of your structures if possible.• Remove snow and ice from your sidewalk. If you’re on a corner, clear a path to crosswalk. • Do not to block fire hydrants. • It is illegal to push snow into the street. Snow may be placed at the curbline, against the building, or on private property. • DSNY may begin spreading salt and/or brine on the roadway up to 48 hours before an Alert begins.
NYC Restaurant Owners— What’s your Plan? If the forecast calls for 12” of snow or more, remove or consolidate your structures, including barriers, to take up as little space as possible. This makes plowing easier and protects your property. The City will announce when the snow alert is over and in-street dining may safely resume.
Sign up for snow alerts and updates via nyc.gov/Notify or @NotifyNYC on twitter.
DOT is providing to Open Restaurants participants free sandbags, reflective tape, and snow sticks to ensure compliance with Open Restaurants Winter Siting Criteria by the December 15 deadline. These materials help protect roadway dining barriers as they face potential damage related to slippery roads, snow removal operations, and snow piles pushing against them.
Pickup Locations
December 9: 837 Brush Ave. (DOT Bronx Safety City), Bronx
December 10 South side of Delancey St. and Lewis St. (DOT Yard), Manhattan
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PARQ Sports Bar
The best BID restaurant reviews are here! Renowned food reviewer Bailey Provetto, the founder of Tasty Ladies New York, reviews BID restaurants.
Parq is located where the old Spoto’s was on East Tremont Avenue. From the outside it is dark and almost looks closed, but venture inside and see the stunning transformation with beautiful white plush booths and electric, colorful water art on the walls with huge ever changing color ceiling lighting making this venue a unique experience, be it for lunch, dinner, happy hour (which starts at 1 pm to 8pm mon-fri) game night or music with the DJ Thursday, Friday and Sunday!
When I saw their menu I got excited. A varied selection of food from your typical fair of hamburgers and chicken wings to empanadas, flautas, calamari, surf and turf, shrimp vocado, pork chops and fried pork chunks and much more!
We decided to try the cheeseburger with seasoned fries, beef empanadas, chicken flautas and guacamole and chips. Everything was plated pleasingly and all were very good!
I ordered a “Smokey Joe” off their specialty cocktail list with Barcardi Limon with lemonade and grenadine which was a beautiful ruby color and was so nice!
We ended on a decadent sweet note with the fried cheesecake with complimenting swirls of chocolate and raspberry.
Manny you done good! You created a very comfortable yet exciting new go to spot in our neighborhood and I can’t wait to bring in my gang to try more of your cuisine and cocktails!
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Free Covid Testing
NYC will conduct free COVID-19 testing TOMORROW, December 3, from 10am–2pm, at 3165 East Tremont Avenue.
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Free Masks
Does your small business within the BID need facemasks? Email the BID (throggsneckbid@gmail.com) to pick up a free box. Quantities are limited.