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Lakeview gastropub Corridor Brewery & Provisions was among the restaurants reopening for outdoor dining on Wednesday for the first time since mid-March. These restaurants and must abide by a litany of city requirements: tables must be six feet apart, parties cannot be larger than six per table, and customers must wear face coverings when theyre not eating or drinking. Self-serve drink stations are verboten, and waiting rooms are allowed to hold a maximum of 10 people.

The Southport Corridor restaurant stands across from a boarded-up Amazon Books location with its large front doors completely open, creating a wide channel between the indoor dining space and outdoor patio. Would-be diners and curious passersby linger in the in-between space looking around for direction from remarkably upbeat staff, who promptly pull them aside and lay out how it works.

Corridor has 12 patio seats across five socially-distanced tables (two and four-tops), plus eight more spots at two four-tops arranged just on the edge of the indoor dining space and sidewalk. Thats a drop from its original 90 seats.

A manager estimated that the restaurant had served around seven or eight tables by 12:30 p.m., and staff turned and served four more parties of two in the next half hour. Diners are provided with typical silverware and dishes, and beer is served in clear plastic cups. Interactions with servers are limited staff transport food from kitchen to table rapidly and dont hang around to chat.

All workers are masked, per the citys mandate, but customers are allowed to remove their face covering once theyre seated. An amiable Corridor employee explained that hed had to turn away a few people who showed up without a face covering, but said most have come prepared. When asked what hed like diners to know, he requested patience and understanding, especially given the novelty of the scenario both workers and diners find themselves in.

The path to any kind of restaurant reopening has been fraught, down to the final moments before relaunch ominous weather forecasts, concerns over potential looting and vandalism, and the taxing effects of days of protests over police brutality and the death of George Floyd lead some companies like Boka Restaurant Group and Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises to hold off on their reopening plans until Thursday or Friday.

Neither patrons nor restaurants should expect a return to so-called normalcy any time soon rather, all will likely need to be prepared for some trial and error as operators wade into as-yet uncharted waters

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Heres What Its Like to Dine on a Chicago Patio - Eater Chicago

Christina Ausley

June 3, 2020Updated: June 5, 2020 9:54a.m.

Although Seattleites are getting antsy as counties across the state begin reopening for dine-in, King County might not be too far behind when it comes to outdoor dining.

As of late May, King County announced its plans to reopen certain businesses in a makeshift "Phase 1.5" before officially entering Phase 2 which would boast restaurant reopenings at half their capacity.

Of those businesses included for Phase 1.5, restaurants with outdoor seating could be reopened at 50% capacity as well.

Though Washington's current stay-at-home order has ended, Gov. Jay Inslee and the state still need to approve the application for a modified Phase 1 "Safe Start" which would permit the outdoor dining.

But, the process could reach completion as early as this week.

Alongside Phase 1.5 and resumed outdoor dining, additional personal and professional services (yes, think barbers and salons) may reopen at 25%.

Nonetheless, with the hopes of Phase 1.5 approval over the next few days, we've rounded up a handful of large outdoor dining spaces around the Emerald City eager for your return to the restaurant world as they adhere to new guidelines in the reopening process to ensure safety for visitors and workers. Scroll down.

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Officials recently gave Chicago restaurants the green light to reopen for al fresco dining starting June 3rd. Establishments will have to follow strict guidelines to make sure folks arent spreading the virus. Workers will be required to wear a mask, and barriers must be installed for areas where employees and patrons cant be six feet apart. Here are some bars and restaurants where youll be able to drink and dine, starting this week!

1913 W. North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

This popular spot created a special layout with all tables spread a minimum of six feet apart. Their Instagram gave us a sneak peek of their adorable flamingo chairs, sparkly lights, and major summer vibes. Get your reservation in now!

464 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642

Ready for some Italian cuisine? Finalmente! The folks at Piccolo are eager to welcome us back. Reserve your table by calling (312) 421-0077. Some things to note: parties of six or fewer must arrive together. And your time is limited to 2 hours max, depending on your party size.

300 N LaSalle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654

WE ARE BACK, Chicago Cut Steakhouse enthusiastically announced on Twitter. Starting June 3rd, you can order a sizzling steak with a side of impeccable downtown views on their patio. Make your reservation through OpenTable or by calling (312) 329-1800.

3509 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Logan Squares vintage sports club and eatery is ready to reopen for patio season! Theyre now accepting reservations for outdoor seating through Resy. Reserve your table under a striped umbrella and kick back with boozy strawberry lemonade slushie for pure heaven.

233 N Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606

Get a taste of Italy while enjoying gorgeous patio seating at this ideal location. Gibsons will start taking reservations on June 1st for dining as soon as June 3rd. Call to book your table today at (312) 414-1100.

1840 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

This laid-back neighborhood favorite made a big announcement on their Instagram, PSA: OUR ROOFTOP IS OPENING FOR BUSINESS! Starting this Wednesday (weather permitting) from 11 am 9 pm. We cannot wait to cheers you after all this time apart. Make your reservation on their website here!

2159 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Tumans sidewalk patio is prepped for thirsty Chicagoans. They announced on their Instagram, Were working hard to make sure were fully sanitized before we open. Keep your eyes on our social media for updates our patio will look different for 2020.

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Whos ready for some Quad Cities style pizza? Literally everyone? Well, thank goodness this pizzeria is now accepting reservations starting June 3rd. Book your reservation on their website and get back to your roots.

1801 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

This no-frills, all-American sports bar is ready for your business once again. They stated on Instagram, Were working hard to make sure were safe and sanitized before the big debut. We will be open from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily starting Wednesday. WE CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL!

2558 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

Since 1982, this vibrant restaurant has been serving up authentic Mexican cuisine in Lincoln Park. Their patio is primed and ready to go with plenty of foliage to help separate guests. Book your reservation today.

1748 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60612

West Loop residents will be happy to know this fine dining restaurant is now accepting reservations. Their relaxing patio is the perfect setting for appetizers and wine with your BFF. Book ahead on their website.

2047 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622

Wicker Parks Number-One Sports Bar in America by Nightclub & Bar Magazine is now accepting reservations for their outdoor seating. To make a reservation, email info@Thefifty50.com with the subject line Reservation Request. Include your name, number of patrons, date/time, and contact info.

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While many Southeast Michigan restaurants are scrambling this week to prepare for reopening by rearranging seating for social distancing, cities and municipalities across the region are quickly pushing through changes to patio seating ordinances.

On Monday, June 8, restaurants and bars across the state will be permitted to start serving dine-in customers for the first time in nearly three months. But with much still unknown about the novel coronavirus, many believe the outdoor, open-air seating is the safer option for dining out.

According to an Eater Detroit survey, roughly 87 percent of respondents expressed a preference for being seated on a patio when service resumed at Detroit-area restaurants. Thats opposed to the 52 percent of participants who said they would be willing to sit in a dining room and the 33 percent of respondents who felt comfortable being seated at a bar.

Several Detroit restaurant owners also told Eater in May that they would be willing to provide a form of limited service on a patio, even if they werent comfortable bringing customers inside quite yet. Meanwhile, Brush Street Bar & Grille in Brush Park was way ahead of the curve in getting its newly furnished patio and dining room ready to welcome customers back.

Michigan is already several weeks into its scant warm season when outdoor seating is feasible, and many restaurants and bars have only limited patio space. Some of those spots are now counting on local leaders to allow more flexibility in use of outdoor public spaces amidst an ongoing economic and public health crisis.

Along with bills allowing for to-go cocktails, state lawmakers have also introduced bills that could allow cities and municipalities to create so-called social districts where the public could drink alcoholic beverages off-premises, similar to New Orleans. Restaurants and bars with permits to use the district spaces would be required to manage these spaces and make sure that customers didnt leave designated areas.

In the past several weeks, Birmingham adjusted rules to temporarily allow restaurants and cafes to adjust and expand outdoor dining spaces on to city sidewalks and streets, according to Crains. Plymouth has also begun the process of reorganizing portions of its downtown and Old Village areas for more outdoor seating.

Detroit followed suit on Tuesday, when the city council passed a unanimous resolution that expedites the process for issuing sidewalk permits to businesses, the Detroit Free Press reports. Rather than taking 60 days to process, the permits must now be approved within a 24-hour window; the city has also streamlined the temporary street closure process, that used to take a year. Restaurant owners may begin applying for the permits today on the detroitmeansbusiness.org website, which provides information for operators on how to manage their reopening plans.

Ann Arbors city council also unanimously approved a plan this week to allow restaurants and bars to expand their patios into streets, according to MLive. The plan proposes the potential closure of several streets including Main, Washington, Liberty, Maynard, State, Detroit, and Church streets, along with South University Avenue. Those closures could begin as soon as Friday, June 12 and would take place every weekend from 2 p.m. on Friday to 8 p.m. on Sunday.

Beginning Monday, restaurants and bars across the state may open at 50 percent of capacity with six feet of space between groups. They all must comply with other guidelines for disinfecting, monitoring staff members, and making sure employees wear face coverings over their nose and mouth.

Eater is tracking the impact of the novel coronavirus on the local food industry. Have a story to share? Reach out at detroit@eater.com.

Detroit Speeds Up Outdoor Dining Permits as Restaurant Reopening Date Nears [Crains] Detroit Is Making It Easier for Restaurants to Get Outdoor Seating Permit [Freep] Downtown Ann Arbor Bars, Restaurants Get Councils OK to Expand Patios Into Streets [MLive] All Michigan Restaurants and Bars Can Open for Dine-In Service on June 8 [ED] How Coronavirus Is Impacting the Detroit Food and Beverage Industry [ED]

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A total of 46 operators of Vancouver restaurants, bars and craft breweries have applied to the city for temporary patios since the application process opened Monday.

Jessie Adcock, the citys general manager of development, buildings and licensing, said Thursday that of the 46 applicants, 14 were granted permits, with others to follow by the end of the week.

So far, so good, Adcock said of the interest. Generally speaking, I feel like people are quite happy that we heard how important this was going to be to the economic recovery.

The new program, which expires in October, is aimed at helping businesses that either closed or operated in a limited capacity over the last few months and are now trying to recover revenue losses sustained from the pandemic.

The city has waived fees, which can run up to $3,000 annually, and promised a two-day turnaround for applicants. Setting up a patio after getting a permit depends on how elaborate the patio, said Adcock, noting the city has supplied template patio drawings for businesses to use in their online application.

Patios are expected to come in all sizes, with some taking over parking spots and portions of sidewalks. Operators serving liquor on patios will require railings around them, while other patios may consist of tables and chairs than can be moved at the end of the day.

Though some of the citys craft breweries have applied for a permit, not all fall under the same zoning, so the city continues to work with them to speed up the process, Adcock said.

The complexity there is some are zoned as manufacturers, and others have gone through a process to be rezoned and get restaurant clearance, which puts them in a different category of allowable uses, she said.

Adcock said the city is also working to expand the program to permit temporary patios on private property, where a restaurant might want to negotiate with the owner of an adjacent parking lot to place a temporary patio.

Three of the applications received were for private property patios.

What weve been trying to tell applicants is the simpler application, the faster the approval, she said. Were continuing to work on the stuff that we havent completely got solutions for yet, and were slowly, slowly building on what we launched on day one.

Neil Wyles, the executive director of the Mount Pleasant Business Improvement Association, said he expected more business owners would apply for temporary patios. But, he said, he was encouraged and hopeful more businesses would take advantage of the program.

One complaint he heard from an owner was he submitted a sketch of the patio he wanted, and the city told him he needed architectural drawings for four tables.

Thats not nimble, thats not quick, Wyles said. Hopefully, the staff will start to realize that this is not business as usual anymore. But there has been some guys who clearly have had some positive results.

Wyles said he is working with restaurants and cafes along a strip of Main Street between 14th and 15th avenues to have patios along the block. That would require either taking parking spots or the sidewalk to accommodate the patios, he said.

He said patios could attract more customers with cabin fever from the pandemic.

Everyone wants to sit on a patio during the summer, so if the city is going to enable us to do that, thats great, he said.

Ian Tostenson, president and CEO of the B.C. Restaurant and Food Services Association, described city councils approval of the patio program as totally proactive, awesome and needed.

Margaret Wittgens, the citys acting deputy general manager of engineering, told council last week the new patios cannot have structures on them or anything electrical. The intent is to enable quick implementation that does not involve significant design, or construction costs, Wittgens said.

Our real goal is to move fast and be agile, she said. Thats going to require learning as we go, and working with businesses to adjust if things dont work.

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The City of Vancouver says it has already issued 14 temporary expedited patio permits, just days after the programs launch on Monday, June 1.

So far, a total of 46 restaurants and liquor serving establishments have submitted applications for the program, which provides these businesses with a streamlined review process and simplified requirements for patios on streets, curbside parking spaces, or sidewalks.

The city says permits can be issued in 48 hours, if the online application meets all of the requirements based on their sidewalk and/or curbside conditions. The permits for patio operations will last until October 31. This is a free program; there is no application and permit fee.

Businesses can follow simple templates created by city planners to make this an easier process.

A small sidewalk patio must have a minimum distance of 2.4 metres from the tables to parking meters, street signs, and street lights. For patio benches, the requirement is 2.9 metres. Any furniture on the sidewalk for a small patio must be removed at the end of the day.

A large sidewalk patio on the sidewalk must have a minimum distance of 1.1 metres for the patio aisle.

For curbside parking space patios, they cannot be wider than 1.8 metres and must have a one-metre spot available after every two parking spots for emergency vehicle access. Patios that are near the corner of a city block must have a distance of six metres from patio to stop sign or the nearest edge of the closest sidewalk on an intersecting street.

In addition to street furniture, large sidewalk and curbside patios require a safety railing.These requirements maintain sidewalk clearance and a safe distance from the travel lanes of the road.

The designs must be accessible, such as the inclusion of a ramp, if necessary.There are also minimal clearance requirements from utilities (such as drains and manholes) and fire hydrant connections.

Template of a small sidewalk patio. (City of Vancouver)

Template of a large sidewalk patio. (City of Vancouver)

Template of a curbside parking space patio. (City of Vancouver)

But the patios cannot use any structures that require a development and/or building permit, nor can they be anchored into a street or sidewalk deeper than 10 cm. There are also no seating capacity increases beyond the existing occupancy permit and provincial health order of a 50% occupancy capacity.

As of today, breweries with a manufacturing licence are eligible to apply for a temporary expedited patio permit.

These guidelines were developed after Vancouver City Councils May 12 direction to city staff to develop a new, faster online application process for flexible restaurant patios. On May 19, the ban on restaurant table service that began on March 20 was also rescinded.

The city states it is also working on developing potential bylaw changes to allow temporary patios on private property, as three of the patio submissions so far are for private property patios.

These outdoor dining spaces are intended to allow proper physical distancing and support struggling restaurants and establishments. This could be particularly beneficial for smaller businesses, by allowing their seating capacities to be increased beyond what might be permissible for indoor dining under physical distancing requirements. Additionally, health officials have indicated outdoor environments allowing potential coronavirus droplets to widely disperse are safer compared to indoor environments.

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Two Steveston businesses have been approved for expanded patios, allowing them to let more customers in now with COVID-19 physical distancing restrictions in place.

The Porthole and Steveston Built Local Taphouse and Grill, both located on No. 1 Road in the heart of Steveston Village, have been allowed expanded their patio space.

Three other applications are in the hopper and there have also been three additional inquiries to the city about expanded patios.

Almost two weeks ago, council voted to allow an expedited process to let cafes, restaurants and pubs expand existing patios onto sidewalks and other peripheral areas temporarily until the end of October.

The province also eased up its liquor licenses so they could be extended onto these expanded patio spaces.

The applications are taking just one to two days to process by the City of Richmond, explained city spokesperson Clay Adams.

The commitment was to do this quickly, Adams added.

As mandated by the provincial health officer, tables at food establishments must be six feet apart and can have a maximum of six people per table.

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Bars and restaurants in Toronto are preparing their patios in the hopes that dining on them this summer won't be cancelled.

Patios could open any day now as part of a move to Stage 2 of reopening the province, though current emergency orders will not lift until at least June 9.

Retail businesses have already been allowed to welcome customers back inside, but restaurants and bars have not been given the go-ahead for dine-in and patio service.

In preparation for reopening with physical distancing measures, staff at bars and restaurants in Toronto have not only been spiffing up their spaces and furniture but making sure that they're ready to comply with health and safety protocols when customers are allowed back into their businesses.

Legendary Yorkville hangout Hemingway's, which has been around for decades, has been rehauling all four floors of their restaurant including their multiple popular rooftop patios.

"We have completely redesigned our floor plan on all fourfloors, ensuring physical distancing between tables, and more specifically people seated at tables. We've also designated walkways to keep patrons that are coming onto the patio away from patrons already seated," says Daimin Bodnar of Hemingway's.

"We've changed the flow from a customer standpoint, all patrons will now exit the Rooftop Patio onto Old York Lane rather than the main door on Cumberland. This minimizes unnecessary contact between patrons. We've also re-engineered our service flow, and have moved our POS screens to allow servers and bartenders to physical distance."

Since Hemingway's is currently open for takeout, all staff are entering through a side entrance where they do a COVID-19 screening test "which consists of a temperature check and questions related to COVID-19," says Bodnar."They are then asked to sanitize and are provided a mask and gloves."

"There are sanitization stations all over the building and at all entrances and exits," he says.

"We have sourced excellent disinfectants and have increased the frequency of cleans. We have followed guidelines to reopen in BC as they opened a couple of weeks back, we eagerly await the specific guidelines for Ontario, but we will be able to adapt very quickly if necessary."

Hemingway's posted a photo of what their new physically distanced patio might look like once it reopens, and people can't wait to enjoy it, with comments like,"Let's get itttttt. More room to dance around the tables," "OMG cant wait, have missed that patio so much."

"Looks epic," "Im hoping to be one of the lucky few up there for my 30th birthday on June 27th. Fingers crossed," and "I love this lay out."

Plans have been announced to help restaurants and bars expand their patios to make up for the lack of capacity due to physical distancing.

El Catrin started a weekend curbside taco takeout service on June 5, but has also been gearing up to potentially open their patio.

"From a staff perspective, they launched a survey to see if their staff felt safe going back to work and had an overwhelmingly positive response. All staff have been asked to share their travel plans and are required to have their temperature checked upon arrival for their shift," says a spokesperson for El Catrin.

"They've set up the patio floorplan for social distancing so that guests have enough space while they're seated. There's signage on the floor keeping guests six feetapart, sanitizers at the entry and exits, and the staff are all equipped with masks and gloves to be worn during their shifts.

"The entry and exit points are one-way only and the bathrooms are being sanitized every fifteenminutes."

"Almost everyone who gets to take out from us has said they will come and support us on our patio when it opens," says Jesse Ritchie of Score on King.

"We are in a lucky position of having our Vancouver location open for threeweeks now so we've been through what needs to happen to open Toronto so we are ready to open with confidence."

"We have built some partitions between the booths and already looked at maximizing our seating with the restrictions that will come into place."

Ritchie says they'll make any adjustments necessary to comply with restrictions that might differ from Vancouver's and here in Toronto, and that "Our staff are very excited to come back to work as well."

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When you're planning your remodel, you'll need to know about estimating costs for your second-story additions. Many factors go into the planning. If you keep your budget in mind, the project and decisions will proceed more smoothly. As with any remodel, you will probably encounter surprises and you'll want to account for them. This guide will help you estimate your costs and start the planning process.

In general, the least expensive way to construct second-story additions is to build over an existing garage. The walls are easier to reinforce. You can also pour the footings more easily because you don't have to remove flooring. If your plans involve adding above the existing house, the costs will be more excessive and the work will be more invasive.

Consider the following items when you prepare your budget:

Some second-story additions are extensive enough that the homeowners have to move out during the construction process. If you suspect this might be the case for you, you'll need to budget for rent during the project. On the upside, the remodel will proceed more quickly if you're not living in the house. Anticipate the work taking longer than you expect and try to get a month-to-month lease, so that you don't end up owing for months that you don't need the rental.

Unless you have a draftsman and a good idea of exactly what you want, you'll need an architect. The cost will be dependent on the size of the project.

In addition to the architect, a structural engineer will be required to sign off on the plans. This ensures that the existing building will be able to withstand the weight of the second-story additions.

Your city building office can help you calculate the cost of the permits. They will be based on the estimated value of the addition. Also keep in mind that your remodel may require you to pay additional school taxes or reassessed property taxes.

You will have to remove and store everything that is in the construction area. If you don't have spare room in other areas of your home, you will probably need to rent storage. This cost can add up quickly. Shop around for a unit that is affordable and flexible with their contract. Since construction lengths are hard to estimate, you won't want to get stuck in a contract that's longer than you need.

If you are planning to hire a general contractor, plan to spend about 30 percent more than you would if you contracted the work out yourself. This is a controllable cost if you can find the proper set of tradesmen.

If walls need to be opened and footings poured in your existing home, you'll need to budget for the cost to repair them. Keep in mind that you may have flooring that isn't easy to replace and you could be opening a can of worms.

If you lose the use of your laundry room or kitchen during the remodel, you'll have to budget for eating out and laundry costs.

The building of the second story will cost anywhere from $100-$500 per square foot, depending on the finishes and materials you use. Keep your neighborhood in mind and don't overspend.

Once you've considered all the costs, add an additional 20 to 30 percent for unexpected expenses. That should have you well on your way to budgeting for your new second-story additions.

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We carefully consider each detail of your second story addition, such as the location of stairs leading up to the second floor, as well as the overall visual flow to complement your homes existing roofline. Our second story before and after experts take every possibility into consideration to get you the style of home youve always wanted.

DM Building specializes in making your dream home a reality, and that includes spacious second story additions before and after construction and remodeling. Even the simplest second story addition can increase the property value of your North County San Diego home. For more information about adding a second story to your home, or for any of our other home remodeling or renovation projects, call us at 760-644-0714 for a free quote.

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