Outdoor dining bill passed in Rhode Island (Newport: oceanfront, Home Depot)
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Those restaurants on Federal Hill with the fountain are nice- DePasquale Sq I think it is.
I think the bill implied good weather, whereas before I guess a lot of restaurants did not have the right to set up tables on a sidewalk. As long as they don't impede pedestrians, I think it's a good idea. NO dogs please!!
Those restaurants on Federal Hill with the fountain are nice- DePasquale Sq I think it is.
I think the bill implied good weather, whereas before I guess a lot of restaurants did not have the right to set up tables on a sidewalk. As long as they don't impede pedestrians, I think it's a good idea. NO dogs please!!
Yes, this new bill allows them to set up on a sidewalk - hope with some limitations? where would passersby walk??
The law requires that outside dining area must be blocked from the traffic on the road side.
Trying to be helpful, Holly, so I looked up a list of places where one could bring their dogs while dining.
Wonder how many people actually like an outdoor dining?
Having a drink on a restaurant’s open porch or seaside deck sounds good in good weather.
Just sitting at the table by the parking or the road sounds kind of filthy to me. Not a fan.
The few exceptions like when you are in somewhat natural surroundings /seaside restaurants like Castle Hill Terrace in Newport or similar.
Does anyone have a favorite place where eating outdoor is fun?
I like eating outside whenever comfortable. I don't know too many people who would disagree that natural settings like the oceanfront are ideal for it (Matunuck Oyster Bar is probably my favorite ocean front spot in RI). But I'm always impressed with what people can do with the space they have to work with. Los Andes has an amazing patio that you wouldn't expect from the unassuming facade. The small bars/restaurants at 425 Fountain have great little patios right in the parking lot. All pleasant spots to be outside weather permitting (a few have heaters to extend the season). A pleasant sidewalk, some chairs, and a decent menu is sometimes all you need too. All of the seats were full on the sidewalk outside of Amy's Place on Wickenden during brunch hours yesterday even though it was in the mid-40s. Nothing fancy there.
Still, I prefer something that offers a bit of a buffer from traffic and at least some hint of effort to improve the aesthetic. I'm not a huge fan the "patios" in parking spaces that are nothing more than some plastic barriers and a couple of tables on the road. A different ground surface (some decking, or even just some astro turf) and a physical barrier that's high enough to wall diners off from the cars and activity on the other side goes a long way to making the experience better. You'll find these all over NYC and they're outstanding (many even have heaters). Hopefully any restaurant-friendly legislation will encourage restaurants to invest in more permanent setups that diners will enjoy (and hopefully longer than June-September).
Yes, this new bill allows them to set up on a sidewalk - hope with some limitations? where would passersby walk??
The law requires that outside dining area must be blocked from the traffic on the road side.
Trying to be helpful, Holly, so I looked up a list of places where one could bring their dogs while dining.
I wasn’t even aware that it is a big thing now!
I think that in most cases sidewalk tables have to be placed in a way that allows pedestrians to pass (and presumably, maintain accessibility for wheelchairs).
The dog topic is always polarizing, but RI is actually pretty dog friendly (more so than Boston). Lots of restaurants already allow dogs outside. Some bars and breweries actually allow them inside as well (usually these places don't serve food or do so via some licensing workarounds). Personally, I enjoy the dogs. But I'd also support any restaurant that didn't want to allow dogs on their patios.
I think that in most cases sidewalk tables have to be placed in a way that allows pedestrians to pass (and presumably, maintain accessibility for wheelchairs).
The dog topic is always polarizing, but RI is actually pretty dog friendly (more so than Boston). Lots of restaurants already allow dogs outside. Some bars and breweries actually allow them inside as well (usually these places don't serve food or do so via some licensing workarounds). Personally, I enjoy the dogs. But I'd also support any restaurant that didn't want to allow dogs on their patios.
While I've never taken our dogs to a restaurant, I have a support bias in favor of restaurants which do allow dogs.
While I've never taken our dogs to a restaurant, I have a support bias in favor of restaurants which do allow dogs.
We've done a few patios and breweries with ours and definitely have that same bias. But I do get that not everyone wants dogs on patios and in restaurants for a variety of reasons and I don't fault them for that either.
Reading the first post, pets immediately came to mind. Our town is extremely pet friendly and that is a big draw for the tourists and locals to have the ability to take their pets to restaurants that offer outdoor seating.
We are seeing more and more in Walmart, Lowes, Home Depot, etc.
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