A citywide celebration of our curbside dining culture and the businesses that make it thrive!

For one week only, you’re invited to enjoy discounts and special treats at participating local businesses across the five boroughs. New Yorkers have poured their heart and soul into activating this public space and feeding the city. Show your love for curbside dining all week long to make it clear to decision makers: New York City loves outdoor dining and we want more!

 

Five years ago, curbside streeteries revolutionized the way New Yorkers dine outside.

But today, the popular program has become far too restrictive, causing the vast majority of curbside options to vanish. There are 90% fewer curbside dining options than there were at the program’s peak. Owners and diners alike have spoken—the best version of curbside dining is year round, simple, straightforward, and prioritizes people over parked cars.

Open Plans is on a mission to improve our curbside dining program by:

  • Allowing curbside spots to be used year round

  • Simplifying the fee structure so it’s not prohibitive for small businesses

  • Making design guidelines that are flexible, helpful, and fun

  • Allowing for local input without delaying it or blocking progress

  • Making the application clearer and simpler for businesses and DOT

  • Encouraging the program to grow and thrive, especially in underserved neighborhoods

 

Curbside Dining Restaurant Week FAQ

  • Yes! Deals are active during all hours of operation unless otherwise stated in the information for an individual site.

  • The majority of our partner restaurants are offering these special deals to guests seated outdoors. We encourage you to enjoy curbside dining, as that’s where the deals will typically be available.

  • No, Restaurant Week deals are available for on-site dining only.

  • Tell City Council that you want a simpler, year-round program to make the most of New York City’s public space! Take a brief moment to send a letter today.

 

 
 

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Thank you to our partners at Untapped New York and to participating businesses for celebrating and supporting our city’s public space during Curbside Restaurant Week!

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Thank you to our partners at Untapped New York and to participating businesses for celebrating and supporting our city’s public space during Curbside Restaurant Week!

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