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The best restaurant reviews are here! Renowned food reviewer Bailey Provetto, the founder of Tasty Ladies New York, reviews BID restaurants. Visit our website regularly for the latest delicious news.

Due to the pandemic, New York restaurants are once again shut down for inside dining. This is destroying restaurants where many may not be reopening. 

Many of them are investing money and revamping their outside dining with tents, enclosures, heating systems etc. 

We will be checking out all our Winter dining options starting in the Bronx. 

Bewski’s has a huge area in the back of their restaurant that usually is used for big events from St. Patrick’s day to Oktoberfest, or the big game! The owner Albi put in a forced heated air system to keep diners nice and warm while they enjoy their amazing menu, craft beers and full bar.

We started with soups, French onion soup and the soup of the day, Chorizo lentil soup which was flavorful and hearty.

Our entrees were one of their delicious burgers with fries and the other was a decadent braised Angus short rib, creamy fontina cheese, fig jam & pickled red onions on San Francisco sourdough bread sandwich with truffle fries. Talk about an addictive sandwich! 

Their menu has an awesome variety to choose from and if you are having delivery or take out don’t forget their completely mobile Quarantini or Quaranfreezie to make it complete. 

Whether you dine at their outside tent, get delivery or take-out, please support our restaurants.

Brewski’s is completely COVID COMPLIANT with temperature check and contact info at door, social distanced tables, employees in masks, menus online, and disposable utensils and dishware and sanitizing stations.

Renowned food reviewer Bailey Provetto, the founder of Tasty Ladies New York, reviews BID restaurants

Comfort food is at its best at the Wicked Wolf, with an abundance of choices and a friendly atmosphere and staff. 

We started with their home made soups to warm the cockles of our hearts. The French onion soup was so good with caramelized onions in a delicious broth with a good covering of cheese melting over on the sides of the crock. The lentil soup was thick with tender lentils, tons of veggies and seasoned perfectly.

Our entrees were old fashioned dishes of Shepard’s pie with a great mashed potato crust on top. The true winner was the Beef Stroganoff with tender chunks of beef in a sumptuous cream sauce over egg noodles .

Their menu has a large selection of comfort food, including burgers, salads, German cuisine, pastas, seafood and grill food with a full bar and wicked cocktails.

Would have loved to have One of their decadent desserts, but with the huge portions and endless bread basket we were too full! Maybe we will start with dessert first next time!

They have a great weekend brunch and specialty days of Monday Taco, wing specials, and Prime Rib. 

Bailey Provetto, the founder of Tasty Ladies New York, will review BID restaurants. Visit our website regularly for the latest delicious news.

Giacomo & Gennaro’s Patricia’s of Tremont has remodeled its restaurant and it is gorgeous. Now with an even bigger dining room than before!

The special of the day was “Homemade Butternut Squash Soup” with crispy Pancetta and popcorn, yes popcorn… it was sensational and perfect for the fall season!

The special entree of the “Braised Beef Short Rib in a Portobello Mushroom Port Wine Sauce” was amazing! The meat was so tender and flavorful and it came with roasted potatoes, sautéed string beans and a side of pasta. This is a dish to remember!

We also had their meatballs and cheese raviolis all served with bread and seasoned oil for dipping and their thin crust pizza to start.

They have a dine in only special now of (5) appetizers, (2) pastas, (2) entrees served with coffee and dessert with your choice of Sangria, wine, beer or soda included for only $50 per person! That’s a deal!

They are COVID COMPLIANT with temperature check and info taken at the door, masks, social distancing and sanitizer at many stations.

Adjacent Properties 

The City will allow restaurants to expand seating to the frontage of adjacent properties, as long as the adjacent property owners formally agree to the use of the space for a specified period of time and commit not to charge a fee for its use. The City will work with the State Liquor Authority on any requirements associated with extending alcohol service to the expanded seating in front of adjacent properties. In early October, the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) will issue a template agreement and provide instructions on how to file the agreements. Adjacent properties may not be used prior to the release of official instructions and formal agreements. 

Heating 

As cooler weather arrives, the City will allow restaurants to incorporate heating elements into their outdoor dining setups. Electrical heaters will be allowed on both sidewalk and roadway. Propane and natural gas heaters will be allowed on sidewalks only; they will remain prohibited in roadway seating. Propane will require a permit from FDNY and compliance with FDNY regulations for outdoor use, handling and secure outdoor tank storage overnight. Official guidance on what will be considered approved installation and use of heating elements will be released before the end of September, and restaurants are prohibited from installing heating elements until guidelines are released and followed. 

Tents 

Restaurants will also be permitted to use tent enclosures to keep diners warm. In partial tent enclosures, at least 50% of the tent’s side wall surface area must remain open and electrical heaters are allowed. In full tent enclosures, the tent’s side walls may be closed but occupancy limitations will be capped at 25% of capacity, and indoor dining guidelines must be followed; electrical heaters will also be allowed. Enclosed structures, such as plastic domes, will be allowed for individual parties and must have adequate ventilation to allow for air circulation. 

Roadway Safety 

As the program’s duration will now continue through the winter months, and winter weather creates potential for inclement weather to impact road conditions, the City will engage the restaurant industry and other stakeholders to develop additional safety features to further strengthen roadway barriers. To ensure timely implementation, the City will require restaurant owners to comply with new safety features by November 15, 2020. In addition, significant snow events may necessitate the temporary removal of some barriers from the roadway. 

if you have any questions please visit nyc.gov/reopeningbusinesses or call our hotline at (888) SBS-4NYC.  

Throggs Neck Urgent Care at 3594 East Tremont Avenue will provide testing for COVID-19. Call 718-684-3939 for an appointment. If you do not have insurance, payment will be provided under the CARES Act.