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    Hot cocoa bombs, markets move outdoors, and restaurants take it outside with heated patios – Pacific Northwest Inlander - December 10, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

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    Hot cocoa bombs are hitting the region.

    Earlier this fall, TikTok and Instagram were abuzz with the discovery of hot cocoa bombs: hollow spheres of chocolate filled with cocoa mix, marshmallows and other goodies that melt into a delectable drink when hot milk is poured over them. While there are plenty of recipes online if you'd like to try making your own, locals don't have to look too far.

    Sweet Frostings has added a boxed set of four hot cocoa bombs ($28) to its holiday treat inventory. Other seasonal treats (all can be ordered online for pickup or delivery at sweetfrostingsbakeshop.com) recently introduced include candy and cookie boxes, as well as seasonal flavors of its signature cupcakes.

    The Village Bakery in Coeur d'Alene, currently operating as a home bakery under Idaho's cottage food laws but planning to open a storefront next year, is also selling hot cocoa bombs through its Facebook page.

    In Spokane Valley Mall, hot cocoa lovers can find these trendy treats at Big Bear Chocolates, including a huckleberry hot chocolate flavor.

    Finally, the locally owned Fluffy's Candy in North Spokane is selling house-made, dozen-count boxes ($60) of hot cocoa bombs, which must be preordered. The decadent treats are filled with a scratch-made cocoa mix and Fluffy's own vanilla marshmallows. Flavors include peppermint, milk chocolate, dark chocolate and dark chocolate sea salt caramel. Preorders are still available for pickup on Dec. 14 and Dec. 21; more at fluffyscandy.com.

    RIVERFRONT PARK PAVILION HOSTS WINTER MARKETWhile the region's fall harvest has already come and gone, there are still plenty of local goods to be found at area farmers markets, several of which have transitioned to wintertime operations for the first time this year. That includes the new winter farmers market at Riverfront Park each Wednesday, from 3-7 pm, in December and January. About 20 local vendors are expected to participate in the outdoor market beneath the park's iconic, recently renovated Pavilion.

    Most of those vendors are veterans of the Fairwood Farmers Market, offering prepared food and drink items (Liberty Cider, Mamma Torrez Salsa, the Scone Ranger, Big Barn Brewing and others), in addition to locally made non-food items like art and beauty products (Functional Pottery, Marketplace Botanicals).

    "We are thrilled to offer a way to connect local small businesses with customers in a safe and festive environment at the Pavilion," says Spokane Parks Director Garrett Jones in a release about the market. "We're all focused on doing what we can to support our downtown and neighborhood shops, and this farmers market is one piece of that effort citywide."

    MORE RESTAURANTS OFFER HEATED, OUTDOOR DININGWhen Washington state's four-week indoor dining ban was enacted in mid-November, dozens of local restaurants scrambled to move tables back outdoors, where guests from the same household can still gather to enjoy a meal.

    Of course, one major detail hindering the success of such an arrangement is falling winter temperatures, meaning these new outdoor dining rooms also need to shelter guests while keeping them warm. We published a list of venues quick to adapt when the statewide restrictions were initially announced, but since then many others have joined the ranks. The dine-in ban is set to last until Dec. 14, if not extended by Gov. Jay Inslee.

    Here's a roundup of heated, outdoor dining options:

    North Spokane

    Prohibition Gastropub

    The Flying Goat

    Bigfoot Pub and Eatery

    5 North Brewing Co.

    Jackson St. Bar and Grill

    Happy Trails to Brews

    Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar (Wandermere)

    Lost Boys Garage

    East Spokane

    Checkerboard Taproom

    Red Wheel

    No-Li Brewhouse

    South Spokane

    South Perry Pizza

    Luna

    Press

    Perry Street Brewing

    Remedy Kitchen and Tavern

    Spokane Valley / Liberty Lake

    True Legends Grill

    Millwood Brewing Co.

    Charlie P's

    Stormin' Norman's Shipfaced Saloon

    The Rock Bar and Lounge

    Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar (Spokane Valley Mall)

    Downtown

    Osprey Restaurant

    Globe Bar and Kitchen

    Borracho Taco and Tequileria

    Brick West Brewing

    Browne's Bistro

    Pacific Ave Pizza

    Davenport Grand

    Bark, A Rescue Pub

    Saranac Public House

    Nectar Wine and Beer

    Veraci Pizza

    Iron Goat Brewing Co.

    Cheney

    Wild Bill's Longbar

    Pullman

    Merry Cellars

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    Cozy Igloos, Tents and Heated Patios to Eat at This Winter – Milwaukee Magazine - December 10, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    If youre a Milwaukee foodie, this may be the winter to invest in some extra layers. Some restaurants are doing the same with their outdoor spaces, putting in winterizing investments to extend the small-group dining al fresco of summer and fall into winter. A growing list of restaurants have created extra-cozy outdoor experiences this year.

    Here is a selection of them:

    600 S. SIXTH ST.

    With private, lounge-style rooms in the heated, enclosed patio, guests have access to the featured cocktail and food menus and are encouraged to wear costumes matching their rooms theme and snap photos. Each can host two to six guests for a 90-minute reservation.

    W61N480 WASHINGTON AVE., CEDARBURG

    Three 12-by-12-foot igloos are set in the fenced patio area, surrounded by lights and festive dcor. Each dome can handle up to six guests and has a slightly different, one-of-a-kind theme. Upon arrival, diners will find a personalized note, a hidden complimentary amuse bouche for their party and cozy blankets. Food and drink (hot cocoa, hot toddies, etc.), will be served family style. A Bluetooth speaker will be provided for folks to play music of their choice.

    5901 W. NATIONAL AVE., WEST ALLIS

    Converted into a cold-weather Shangri-La, the Kegels Brrr Garden includes seating, gas fire pits and yurts! These tents are available to rent for dinner in two-hour slots (on weekdays) or 90-minute slots (weekends) and can accommodate six to 12 people.

    13425 WATERTOWN PLANK RD., ELM GROVE

    The Elm Grove breakfast/lunch haunt is embracing the igloo concept and has a patio decorated with lights, holiday trees and a fireplace. Each igloo is heated and can accommodate up to eight people, but nevertheless, you should dress warmly. Guests can order food from the regular and party menus. Igloos are available evenings Wed.-Sat. through February. Reservations at reserveyourigloo.com.

    MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

    All of the properties Cafs Benelux, Centraal and the Hollanders, along with the Buckatabon Supper Club are tenting and heating their patios for comfort. The courtyard at Centraal, for instance, has a 600-foot heated tent with clear roof panels and a boho-chic dcor (rattan furniture, plants) to transport diners far from chilly Wisconsin.

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    Judge rules LA County acted without proper ‘risk-benefit’ analysis in banning patio dining – – KUSI - December 10, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    LOS ANGELES (KUSI) Los Angeles County health officials acted arbitrarily and without a proper risk-benefit analysis when they banned outdoor dining as a coronavirus-control measure, a judge ruled Tuesday, but the decision wont immediately restore in-person dining.

    Following a hearing that lasted more than an hour, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James Chalfant upheld an earlier tentative ruling, in which he found that the county failed to perform the required risk-benefit analysis before enacting the ban.

    By failing to weigh the benefits of an outdoor dining restriction against its costs, the county acted arbitrarily and its decision lacks a rational relationship to a legitimate end, Chalfant wrote in his ruling, which stemmed from lawsuits filed by the California Restaurant Association and the owner of the downtown Engine Co. No. 28 restaurant, attorney Mark Geragos.

    The balance of harms works in petitioners favor until such time as the county concludes after proper risk-benefit analysis that restaurants must be closed to protect the healthcare system, Chalfant wrote.

    Although Chalfant had already penned the 53-page tentative ruling and upheld it during the hearing, attorneys for the California Restaurant Association are expected to craft a shorter document that Chalfant will sign, making the order official.

    The judge noted in his ruling that the county did show surging COVID- 19 cases are burdening the health care system and action is necessary. He also said the county has presented generalized evidence of transmission risk from outdoor dining.

    But he said the countys assertion that the virus can be spread on restaurant patios by patrons spending extended periods of time without masks only weakly supports the closure of outdoor restaurant dining, because it ignores the outdoor nature of the activity, which the CDC (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) says carries only a moderate risk, and less with mitigations.

    Diners eat lunch outside at Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. Pasadena has become an island in the center of the nations most populous county, where a surge of COVID-19 cases last week led to a three-week end to outdoor dining and Californias first stay-home order since the pandemic began to spread across the state in March. The decision by Pasadena health authorities to buck Los Angeles County has been a relief to restaurateurs who have struggled to stay afloat amid closures, ever-changing rules and attempts to keep workers on the job and money in the till. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

    While siding with the restaurant industry, Chalfant noted that due to the states regional stay-at-home order that took effect Sunday night and which also includes a ban on in-person dining outdoor restaurant dining in the county cannot open at this time.

    Chalfant instead enjoined the county from imposing its dining ban beyond the original three-week time period, which ends Dec. 16. The states order at a minimum will be in place until Dec. 27. But Chalfant said the county which is obliged to adhere to the states order can only extend the restriction beyond that after conducting an appropriate risk-benefit analysis.

    Chalfant wrote that he cant dictate what that analysis should entail, but suggested that the county could be expected to consider the economic cost of closing 30,000 restaurants, the impact to restaurant owners and their employees and the psychological and emotional cost to a public tired of the pandemic and seeking some form of employment in their lives.

    Chalfant said during the hearing he was surprised that no study has been done at any government level since the outbreak began about the alleged effects of outdoor dining on the spread of the coronavirus. He also said the average healthy person is not severely at risk of dying of the virus.

    The county Department of Public Health imposed the ban on Nov. 25, citing surging COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. The county Board of Supervisors debated the issue on Nov. 24, but voted 3-2 to support the ban, arguing that restaurant patrons spend extended periods of time in close proximity and without wearing masks.

    The California Restaurant Association and Geragos, however, challenged the ban in court.

    The recent order with no stated scientific basis from L.A. County singles out a specific industry and could jeopardize thousands of jobs, Jot Condie, president/CEO of the California Restaurant Association, said in a statement announcing the lawsuit. There are thousands of restaurants and many thousands more employees who could be out on the street right before the holiday season.

    Geragos told Chalfant he will bring another lawsuit, this time challenging the state order.

    Prior to the ban on outdoor dining being imposed, the county had already restricted restaurant patios to 50% of capacity.

    The ban on in-person dining has been met with an outcry from restaurant owners across the county, with some saying they spent thousands of dollars to establish safe outdoor dining spaces under the previous county guidelines, only to be forced to shut down on Nov. 25 without justification.

    Opponents of the ban have said it would cause tens of thousands of restaurant workers to lose their jobs. There are more than 30,000 restaurants in Los Angeles County.

    Attorney Amnon Z. Siegel, on behalf of the county, told the judge that with the uptick in coronavirus cases, we are in scary new territory and the number of ICU hospital beds continues to dwindle. He said the county by law was not required to do a risk-benefit analysis.

    Chalfant said he recognizes the seriousness of the hospital bed problem, but insisted there is no concrete evidence that banning outdoor dining will help.

    The judge, who acknowledged he has had struggled to keep his own personal beliefs out of the discussion, also said departments within the county other than the Department of Public Health should be involved in fighting the pandemic. He said he does not believe officials when they say there are manpower shortages in dealing with the problem, and he also predicted that the states stay-at-home order will not work.

    People are not going to stay home, Chalfant said.

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    Mayfield expected to help small business owners with third round of grants – cleveland.com - December 10, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    MAYFIELD, Ohio -- The villages small businesses continue to apply for financial help as the COVID-19 pandemic carries on, necessitating a third round of grants through Mayfields Small Business Relief Grant Program.

    Mayfield has already issued two rounds of grants to small businesses -- those with 20 or fewer employees.

    During Mondays (Dec. 7) council caucus meeting, Economic Development Manager John Marquart asked council to approve $50,000 for a third round.

    In October, 20 small businesses were each granted $2,500 as part of the $50,000 first round of grants. For round two, Marquart had requested, and received from council, $25,000 in funding.

    I had assumed that would be adequate, since the applications actually slowed down quite a bit at the end of round one, and it turns out I was mistaken, Marquart told council.

    Marquart said round two grants were very quickly snapped up. The $25,000 for the second round was enough to furnish grants to 10 new applicants, but Marquart received 18 new applications.

    So, right now, we currently have eight small businesses hoping for additional funding.

    The round three request for $50,000 will allow a total of 20 more small businesses to receive help.

    Councilwoman Jennifer Jurcisek asked Marquart what he thought might be the reason for the new spike in interest from businesses.

    In speaking to a couple of folks, Marquart answered, word of mouth is starting to spread, sort of on the street, so to speak. I had a couple of folks indicate that they didnt think it was, sort of, for real the first time around, so they didnt bother, and now that their neighbors received their checks, they gave me a call, they sent me an email.

    Beyond that, I dont have much more of an explanation.

    Finance Director Ron Wynne told council that the villages economic development fund, from which the grant money derives, is funded each year by $130,000. In a normal year, $100,000 of that amount comes from hotel taxes, but in this pandemic year, only about $50,000 in hotel taxes will be realized.

    Also contributing to the fund is about $35,000 the village collects in franchise fees from cable companies each year.

    The fund, which has accumulated over the years, will -- after round two of small business grants -- total about $452,000. Round three, if approved by council in two weeks, would bring the fund down to approximately $400,000.

    Court costs

    In August, the village paid an additional $31,835 to Lyndhurst Municipal Court as its share of court operations because the court was experiencing a deficit of about $200,000 for the first half of the year.

    The courts budget deficit was caused by fewer tickets being issued by its municipalities police departments, as well as a general slowdown in all activities, including criminal and civil doings, due to the pandemic.

    Wynne told council Monday that he estimates that the village will be paying approximately $40,000 more this year as its expected second payment for the second half of the year.

    All communities the court serves -- Lyndhurst, Mayfield Heights, Mayfield, Gates Mills, Highland Heights and Richmond Heights -- are making two additional payments this year, in additional to their usual annual proportionate payment, to offset the deficit.

    Wynne said he expected the cost for the second half of the year to be double the initial payment of $31,000, but that, during the summer, police departments began to write more citations, lowering the expected deficit amount.

    Primary election still on

    Law Director Anthony Coyne said he had received a response to a Nov. 24 letter he sent to petitioners who gathered signatures to place on a spring primary ballot a question asking voters if there should be term limits for council members and the position of mayor.

    They are declining to rescind the petition, so there will be a special election in the spring, Coyne said.

    The committee of petitioners includes chairman Ron DiNardo, former councilman Stephen Jerome, Jeff Geisinger, Richard Eisenberg and Richard Koch. The petition asks residents to limit the time a mayor or council member may serve to two consecutive four-year terms.

    Sidewalks and patios

    Council is expected to vote at its Dec. 21 meeting on pieces of legislation pertaining to sidewalk repairs and residential patio placements.

    The sidewalk reimbursement program, for residents replacing and repairing sidewalk blocks damaged by roots from trees on the tree lawn, has been in effect for many years as a policy, but not in ordinance form. The proposal before council would codify that policy.

    The policy had allowed for reimbursement to residents of as much as $125 per sidewalk block, up to $1,000. Under the new ordinance, residents would still be reimbursed those amounts, but per street frontage.

    This slight change will allow for those on corner lots to make replacements on the two streets on the front and side of their homes.

    As for patios, Mayor Brenda Bodnar explained in an email to cleveland.com, This ordinance just puts some restrictions on front yard patios in terms of proximity to the front of the house.

    It would require new patios to be as close as possible to a home, but no more than 5 feet away. As for size, patios would not exceed 12 feet by 12 feet.

    Regarding patio placement, they would be required to be 10 feet from the side property line, and separated from driveways and turnarounds, with landscaping or other barriers required.

    This will give us some uniformity and keep driveways separate from patios, Bodnar stated.

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    Oddfellows Cafe and Bar Will Close Temporarily to Build a Street Patio – Eater Seattle - December 10, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Capitol Hill brunch favorite Oddfellows Cafe and Bar will be the latest restaurant to close temporarily during the states current restrictions on indoor dining. But its not staying completely idle after service Sunday, December 6. Over the coming weeks, the restaurant is planning to construct what its calling a permanent street patio with a deck, roof, and heaters, and eyes a return in early 2021. There will also be a similar one built outside sibling restaurant Kings Hardware in Ballard.

    This speaks to the changes that signal a longer lasting part of the dining landscape in 2021 and beyond. Outdoor street plazas began appearing across the city in late summer after the city loosened up permitting red tape and eliminated fees. Though the revised permitting process has been extended until October 2021, any effort to build durable patios may need a boost during the colder winter months. Oddfellows owner Linda Derschang told Eater Seattle that the makeshift tents she had been using at Oddfellows and Kings Hardware were not holding up in the weather, and we havent even gotten into the heart of winter.

    Before the latest indoor dining ban was implemented, Derschang reached out to Mayor Jenny Durkans office to inquire about how far outdoor dining could go. She thinks that the more complex, semi-permanent structures that New York City restaurants have built could work for Seattle. It would be a game changer for many people, from business owners and their staff to the neighborhoods, Derschang says. Having so much outdoor activity really invigorates the streets. Adjusting the Safe Start permits that already exist for more complexity isnt too rigorous, though getting the go-ahead for even small details that require engineering approval can still take months.

    Recently, Washington state issued some updated guidelines for outdoor dining. Most structures must have no more than two walls to allow proper ventilation. But smaller spaces such as domes and pods are allowed, if they follow proper COVID-19 sanitation guidance, are limited to one dining party at a time, keep any doors and windows open when diners are seated inside, and are aired out between uses. Derschang isnt going the hermetically-sealed dome route, but will try to create space for outdoor seating thats protected from the elements and a little more elegant than tents. She solicited some feedback on Instagram, using a patio example from NYC, and the consensus was that maximizing airflow would need to be a high priority of any design.

    Derschang also isnt the only one trying to think more longterm about patios. After getting by for a few weeks with temporary tents, Musang recently constructed a wood roof over its small outdoor seating area in Beacon Hill, while Surrell in Madison Valley may have one of the more thought-out patios in the city at the moment its fully covered, with heaters for each table and canvas to help block the breeze, as well as landing tables where the wait staff drops off dishes and drinks for lower-contact service. Diners may expect such set-ups to be even more common going forward in Seattle, no matter how much rain the city gets.

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    First Look: Royal 38 Offers Plenty to Drink on the Patio – Dallas Observer - December 10, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    For a royal escape from the chaos of the pandemic, Royal 38 allows guests to sip quirky, fun cocktails on a spacious patio in The Union in Uptown. From the founders of HIDE which has recently relocated from Deep Ellum to Lower Greenville Royal 38 boasts a cocktail-focused menu simple and festive, fruity and bold, alcoholic and non-alcoholic.

    The restaurant spans across 4,000 square feet, the inside containing a long bar, raised booth seating and socially distanced tables.

    The owners of [The Union] approached us and were really adamant about us opening this space in this plaza, co-owner Scott Jenkins says. We didnt have plans of expanding so quickly, but when the opportunity presented itself, we did our research and realized that it was a good opportunity, and we wanted to do something special.

    When creating the menu for Royal 38, Jenkins wanted something that both the cocktail buffs and the sober sort could enjoy.

    The beach body cocktail

    Alex Gonzalez

    I was very focused on creating nonalcoholic cocktails that are gonna have low ABV, so that people can come in, enjoy themselves, have a few and be safe, Jenkins says.

    Some of the non-alcoholic cocktails include the no-jito, made with mineral water, lime, sugar and mint ($10). If you want to step it up a bit, the beach body, made with vodka, passionfruit, blended juice and clarified banana red bitters is sweet and refreshing ($13).

    As a lover of vermouth, Jenkins has incorporated this spirit in many of Royal 38s cocktails, including the poco-loco, made with tequila, mezcal, Oaxacan rum, Cardamaro, Spanish vermouth, Pasubio Vino Amaro and Angostura bitters ($15).

    For the menu, Royal 38 worked with Seattles Scott Gilkey. Jenkins wanted the menu to boast Americanized versions of food from all parts of the world.

    We wanted to have global cuisine, Jenkins says. Just kind of unpretentious, really well-made and delicious food. I know everybody kind of says that, but we picked things that we liked.

    The royal trio

    Alex Gonzalez

    If youre wanting to keep things light, the royal trio makes for a great appetizer: A spicy nut mix comes with chili citrus olives and Royal 38s house-made Cheez-Its ($9).

    A heartier appetizer is the chilisauced ribs, an Asian-inspired plate of baby back ribs bathed in a house-made Thai chili sauce ($14). Perhaps their signature app will end up being the lobster corn fritters, made with white cornmeal, corn, sweet pepper and a remoulade dipping sauce ($14).

    Lobster corn fritters

    Alex Gonzalez

    Truthfully, the appetizers are filling enough on their own, but if you manage to have room for an entree after munching on snacks, Royal 38 has a menu full of plates such as chicken enchiladas ($16) and prime New York strip ($34).

    Support the independent voice of Dallas and help keep the future of Dallas Observer free.

    Saturdays and Sundays, guests can try brunch, with savory items like the lobster Benedict with potato, poached eggs, lemon hollandaise and fried capers ($17) and sweet treats like the stuffed French toast with brioche, vanilla cream anglaise, bananas Foster syrup and fresh berries ($12).

    We want everybody here, Jenkins says. We are truly grateful that people are coming in.

    Royal 38, 2301 N. Akard St., No. 210. Open 4 p.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday for brunch.

    Keep the Dallas Observer Free... Since we started the Dallas Observer, it has been defined as the free, independent voice of Dallas, and we would like to keep it that way. Offering our readers free access to incisive coverage of local news, food and culture. Producing stories on everything from political scandals to the hottest new bands, with gutsy reporting, stylish writing, and staffers who've won everything from the Society of Professional Journalists' Sigma Delta Chi feature-writing award to the Casey Medal for Meritorious Journalism. But with local journalism's existence under siege and advertising revenue setbacks having a larger impact, it is important now more than ever for us to rally support behind funding our local journalism. You can help by participating in our "I Support" membership program, allowing us to keep covering Dallas with no paywalls.

    Alex Gonzalez has been a contributor to the Dallas Observer since 2018. He is a Dallas native whose work has appeared in Local Profile, MTV News and the Austin American-Statesman. He has eclectic taste in music and enjoys writing about art, food and culture.

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    Expanded sidewalks and more patio space part of plan for Yonge Street | Urbanized – Daily Hive - December 10, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    As part of the YongeTOmorrow revitalization plan, the City of Toronto has proposed to create pedestrian priority zones fitted with expanded sidewalks and additional patio space on Yonge Street.

    Yonge Street is one of the citys main arteries, booming with pedestrian activity, yet its narrow sidewalks limit the space available for pedestrians to walk. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the increased necessity for accessible, high-quality public space in the downtown core.

    YongeTOmorrow is proposing a full redesign of Yonge Street starting at College Street and stretching south to Queen Street.

    According to the plan, sidewalks would be expanded, vehicle lanes would be modified, restaurant patios would be extended, and streetscape elements would be added.

    The plan also adds pedestrian priority zonesalong Yonge between 6 am and 1 am every day, with vehicle access restricted in zones situated between Walton and Elm Streets, and from Edward Street to Dundas Square.

    New renderings by Norm Li have been released showing what the new design of Yonge Street could look like.

    The City of Toronto has stated that, the water main beneath Yonge Street will soon need replacing and this construction provides an opportunity to consider a new street design to better serve everyone.

    The final report on the plan will be presented to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee for review on January 11, 2021, according to the City.

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    2021 Outdoor Dining Pilot Program Will Bring Tables Back to the Streets – NorthEndWaterfront.com - December 10, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    The City of Boston has announced the launch of an outdoor dining pilot program for the 2021 season, beginning April 1, 2021 and continuing through December 1, 2021, weather permitting.

    The program will build on initiatives from this years program, such as streamlined permitting and outdoor patios on roadways that enable restaurants with narrow sidewalks to offer patio seating to patrons, as well as offer new features based on community feedback.

    Applications for outdoor dining licenses on both public and private property are now open and can be accessed here:https://bostonopendata.knack.com/outdoor-dining#welcome.

    The initial deadline for licensees to submit an application is January 18, 2021. Applicants who meet this deadline will receive a decision or follow-up questions from the City byFebruary 19,2021. Applications will still be accepted after January 18 and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

    Restaurants who took part in the 2020 temporary outdoor dining program and who wish to do so in 2021 must re-apply. The City will also be accepting applications from restaurants who did not take part in the 2020 program.

    There will be virtual application help sessions to assist restaurants in preparing and submitting their applications. The first session is scheduled for Wednesday, December 16 at 5:00 pm. Registration is required.

    The following changes have been/will be made based on public feedback from the 2020 program:

    Read more at http://www.boston.gov/2021outdoordining.

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    Patio Dining to Kick Off the Holiday Season Time to Celebrate – Chron - December 10, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    This weekend on an all-new episode of Goodtaste, raise a glass to good food, good times and a good patio at the popular Houston restaurant aBouzy. Love this spot and am excited to share it with all of you. Plus, feast your eyes on some of the best patios in the state! And, well take a bite out of LSA Burger Companys Texas-size burgers, some of the BEST in Texas. Check out the Spirit of a Hero Burger loaded with bacon and onion rings stacked so high, youll want to salute it! Set those DVRs for Saturday and Sunday morning at 5:30a on KPRC. Sign up for our newsletter for exclusive recipes and my HEB wine finds, plus a chance to win a stay at the Royal Sonesta Galleria.

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    Smashed windows, trashed patio add to woes of downtown merchants – London Free Press (Blogs) - December 10, 2020 by Mr HomeBuilder

    As a business owner, we are trying to make the business survive at all costs, she said.

    When we were broken into, the alarm went off and I raced to the store from home. When I got here, there was a police officer and a dog inside. I was terrified.

    The surveillance video showed a man crawling into the business while another person served as a lookout.

    Nooners restaurant on Clarence Street has seen sales drop 75 per cent since March and, in the same time period, its windows have been broken three times.

    We boarded up the windows and they came back with a saw and cut through the door. They took a ton of food, said Cathy Walsh, who has owned the business for 34 years.

    The restaurants downtown are hurting bad.

    There could have been more break-ins, but Walsh installed bars and safety glass on all the windows, she said.

    London police Wednesday could not offer a breakdown of how many incidents of vandalism have occurred downtown since March. They have charged a person in connection with the damage at Che Restobar.

    He destroyed the whole thing, owner Che owner Marvin Rivas said of a man who took a golf club to his patio. We will wait until the spring to see what we do. We are having a lot of problems with the homeless, with mental health issues.

    Barb Maly, director of Downtown London, is not surprised merchants believe there has been an increase in property damage.

    Anecdotally, we have heard there are more reports, more incidents in recent months, she said.

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