{"id":14714,"date":"2020-06-25T00:32:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T21:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/the-best-outdoor-dining-options-in-nyc-after-phase-2-reopening\/"},"modified":"2020-06-25T00:32:00","modified_gmt":"2020-06-24T21:32:00","slug":"the-best-outdoor-dining-options-in-nyc-after-phase-2-reopening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-outdoor-dining-options-in-nyc-after-phase-2-reopening\/","title":{"rendered":"#The best outdoor dining options in NYC after Phase 2 reopening"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a408d4231ed1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-outdoor-dining-options-in-nyc-after-phase-2-reopening\/#East_Village_Il_Posto_Accanto\" >East Village: Il Posto Accanto<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-outdoor-dining-options-in-nyc-after-phase-2-reopening\/#Midtown_Le_Rivage\" >Midtown: Le Rivage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-outdoor-dining-options-in-nyc-after-phase-2-reopening\/#Hells_Kitchen_Taboon\" >Hell\u2019s Kitchen: Taboon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-outdoor-dining-options-in-nyc-after-phase-2-reopening\/#Harlem_Melbas\" >Harlem: Melba\u2019s<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-outdoor-dining-options-in-nyc-after-phase-2-reopening\/#Upper_West_Side_Jacobs_Pickles\" >Upper West Side: Jacob\u2019s Pickles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-outdoor-dining-options-in-nyc-after-phase-2-reopening\/#Upper_East_Side_JG_Melon\" >Upper East Side: JG Melon<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-outdoor-dining-options-in-nyc-after-phase-2-reopening\/#Brooklyn\" >Brooklyn<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-outdoor-dining-options-in-nyc-after-phase-2-reopening\/#Park_Slope_Bricolage\" >Park Slope: Bricolage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-outdoor-dining-options-in-nyc-after-phase-2-reopening\/#Gowanus_Parklife\" >Gowanus: Parklife<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-outdoor-dining-options-in-nyc-after-phase-2-reopening\/#Prospect_Heights_Alta_Calidad\" >Prospect Heights: Alta Calidad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-outdoor-dining-options-in-nyc-after-phase-2-reopening\/#Prospect_Heights_Art_Cafe_Bar\" >Prospect Heights: Art Cafe   Bar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-outdoor-dining-options-in-nyc-after-phase-2-reopening\/#Greenpoint_Oxomoco\" >Greenpoint: Oxomoco<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-outdoor-dining-options-in-nyc-after-phase-2-reopening\/#Greenpoint_The_Springs\" >Greenpoint: The Springs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-outdoor-dining-options-in-nyc-after-phase-2-reopening\/#Bed-Stuy_Bar_Camillo\" >Bed-Stuy: Bar Camillo<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-outdoor-dining-options-in-nyc-after-phase-2-reopening\/#Queens\" >Queens<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-outdoor-dining-options-in-nyc-after-phase-2-reopening\/#Sunnyside_Petes_Grill\" >Sunnyside: Pete\u2019s Grill<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-outdoor-dining-options-in-nyc-after-phase-2-reopening\/#The_Bronx\" >The Bronx<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-outdoor-dining-options-in-nyc-after-phase-2-reopening\/#City_Island_Johnnys_Reef\" >City Island: Johnny\u2019s Reef<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-outdoor-dining-options-in-nyc-after-phase-2-reopening\/#Staten_Island\" >Staten Island<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-outdoor-dining-options-in-nyc-after-phase-2-reopening\/#Randall_Manor_Blue\" >Randall Manor: Blue<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#The best outdoor dining options in NYC after Phase 2 reopening<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n                        After months of eating takeout in cramped apartments, New Yorkers are finally going al fresco.<\/p>\n<p>On Monday, NYC entered Phase 2 of easing the restrictions of the coronavirus lockdown. The new era has reopened in-store retail and hair salons \u2014 as well as outdoor dining at restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>In this phase, restaurant customers can still head inside while <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social<\/a> distancing to use the restrooms, pay their bill or even to access backyard seating, city health department officials tell The Post. The department\u2019s dining recommendations include making a reservation to avoid waiting around and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>lying hand sanitizer just before eating.<\/p>\n<p>Restaurants are now finding innovative ways to use their outdoor spaces and limit face-to-face interactions. But Phase 2 doesn\u2019t mean a free-for-all \u2014 and restaurants could still be relatively crowded with stir-crazy diners.<\/p>\n<p>The Post visited some of our neighborhood favorites to highlight the best in outdoor dining \u2014 COVID edition. To make our list, restaurants and their guests have to have been spotted by a Post reporter complying with the city\u2019s guidelines, including maintaining 6 feet of space between tables, wearing masks and having hand sanitizer readily available. We also appreciate when a restaurant isn\u2019t too crowded and, of course, when the food is worthy of a jaunt outside.<\/p>\n<p>Here are our picks for the best outdoor dining spots in NYC.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2013Zach Kussin<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manhattan\"><\/span>Manhattan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soho_Emilios_Ballato\"><\/span>Soho: Emilio\u2019s Ballato<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15885205\"><img alt=\"Emilio's Ballato.\" data- data- height=\"441\" width=\"588\"><\/img><figcaption><span>Emilio\u2019s Ballato in Soho<\/span><span>Vitolo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The setup:<\/strong> The Houston Street Italian staple is open for business with a new twist. There are four tables out front: two on the sidewalk and two in the street behind a barricade. And there\u2019s the addition of a \u201csecret garden\u201d with four other tables, according to chef Anthony Vitolo, whose father, Emilio Vitolo, owns the joint. \u201cThat\u2019s where the deliveries normally come in,\u201d he tells The Post of the makeshift backyard. \u201cThe entrance is on Mott Street and we never thought to open it up, but now that we need more space we got landlord approval to use it. We turned it into a beautiful garden patio.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>The scene:<\/strong> The restaurant regularly attracts celebrities like Lenny Kravitz, Victor Cruz and Cindy Crawford, but it\u2019s never pretentious.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The menu<\/strong>: The restaurant is known for twists on Italian staples, like rigatoni zucchini ($32, and Kravitz\u2019s favorite), tagliatelle Bolognese ($32), chicken parm ($38) and veal parm ($48), which is on the bone. Vitolo posts daily specials on his Instagram, @ChefAnthony_BallatosNYC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tips<\/strong>: \u201cJust come by,\u201d says Vitolo. There are no reservations; it\u2019s first come, first served.<\/p>\n<p><em>55 E. Houston St.; 212-274-8881, @EmiliosBallato<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014 Kirsten Fleming\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"West_Village_White_Horse_Tavern\"><\/span>West Village: White Horse Tavern<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15885314\"><img alt=\"The Sangria at White Horse Tavern in Greenwich Village.\" data- data- height=\"441\" width=\"589\"><\/img><figcaption><span>The sangria at White Horse Tavern in Greenwich Village.<\/span><span>Courtesy the restaurant<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The setup<\/strong>: The historic Greenwich Village tavern, which was taken over by restaurateur Eytan Sugarman last year, has one of the biggest outdoor patios in the city, with about 40 seats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The scene:<\/strong> The venerable spot has always been a mix of loyal locals and serious drinkers, and it retains its casual vibe. \u201cI think people are dying to have some semblance of their old life back and really embracing being served again,\u201d Sugarman says.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The menu<\/strong>: Sugarman upgraded the pub grub with fresher ingredients and more innovative twists. Their burger with fries ($15), house-made roast beef sandwich ($17) and fried chicken sandwich ($16) are all favorites. Lighter summer dishes like a watermelon salad and grilled shrimp will be available by the weekend.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: The tavern opens at 5 p.m. and isn\u2019t taking reservations, so grab a table early.<\/p>\n<p><em>567 Hudson St.; 212-989-3956, WhiteHorseTavern1880.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014 Fleming\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"East_Village_Il_Posto_Accanto\"><\/span><strong>East Village: Il Posto Accanto<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div>\n<div id=\"slideshow-15873433-1\">\n<div>\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"il-post-accanto\"  src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/il-post-accanto.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1024\" ><\/img><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n                            Il Posto Accanto                                                            <\/p>\n<p>Courtesy\n                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"il-posto-accanto-02\"  src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/il-posto-accanto-02.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1024\" ><\/img><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n                            Il Posto Accanto co-owner Julio Pena                                                            <\/p>\n<p>Courtesy\n                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n                Up Next\n                <\/p>\n<article target=\"_blank\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2020\/06\/24\/nyc-poll-snafus-caused-hundreds-of-democrats-to-vote-in-3rd-party-primary\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n                    <picture><source data- data- media=\"(min-width: 640px)\"  ><source data- data- media=\"(max-width: 639px)\"  ><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\"><\/img><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2020\/06\/24\/nyc-poll-snafus-caused-hundreds-of-democrats-to-vote-in-3rd-party-primary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/p>\n<p>            <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                The city Board of Elections reported that 845 Queens residents&#8230;<br \/>\n                    <\/article>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>The setup:<\/strong> \u201cIt\u2019s our version of Quartieri Spagnoli in Napoli,\u201d says Julio Pena, half of the husband-and-wife duo who own the homemade Italian food haven in the East Village. Masks are required at the restaurant\u2019s new six-table al fresco digs. Menus are disposable and seating will be disinfected between use.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The scene:<\/strong> The neighborhood is party-central, but Pena will be making sure the crowd follows safety rules, even though locals often cool down at the nearby neighborhood staple known as Gutter Beach <em>\u2014<\/em> a sprinkler rigged on a fire hydrant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The menu:<\/strong> Chef Beatrice Tosti di Valminuta crafts dishes using locally sourced fresh foods \u2014 as her followers, whom she dubs \u201cpetunias,\u201d know well from her online cooking tutorials \u2014 so new menus catered to hot weather are in the works. Their famed gnocchi ($22.50) will still be served on Thursdays, and lasagna ($27) on Sundays <em>\u2014<\/em> now on \u201creal, grown-up plates\u201d instead of takeout containers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> You\u2019ll need a reservation because of limited seating, but Pena says, \u201cDon\u2019t get your feelings hurt if you can\u2019t play here [right away]. We\u2019re open seven days a week.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>190 E. Second St.; 212-228-3562, <\/em><em>IlPostoAccantoNYC.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014 Nadine DeNinno<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Midtown_Le_Rivage\"><\/span>Midtown: Le Rivage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15880136\"><img alt=\"Le Rivage\" data- data- height=\"441\" width=\"662\"><\/img><figcaption><span>Le Rivage<\/span><span>Nadine DeNinno<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The setup<\/strong>: Restaurant Row\u2019s French fixture has a Parisian bistro feel, with sidewalk seating perfect for seeing and being seen. And thanks to the newly instated street closure on 46th Street, it feels spacious. Added bonus: It\u2019s located on the \u201csouth side of the street, so the shade of the buildings keeps it cool and covered,\u201d says chef and owner Paul Denamiel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The scene<\/strong>: Mostly locals and those missing the famed theater-dining hot spot, but plenty of nearby bars and a street closed to traffic from 4 to 10 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 10 p.m. on weekends make it perfect for people watching.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The menu<\/strong>: Denamiel says the full menu is available, including his famed, award-winning French onion soup burger ($26). The bar has summer staples ($12) such as fros\u00e9 and pi\u00f1a coladas, plus Moscow mules with a twist: \u201cusing French alcohol and flavors,\u201d the chef says.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: Reservations are not required and tables are on a first-come, first-served basis. Shoot for a table near the curb, which has trees for added privacy.<\/p>\n<p><em>340 W. 46th St.; 212-765-7374, LeRivageNYC.com.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014 DeNinno<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hells_Kitchen_Taboon\"><\/span><strong>Hell\u2019s Kitchen: Taboon<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15875090\"><img alt=\"Taboon\" data- data- height=\"441\" width=\"662\"><\/img><figcaption><span>Taboon<\/span><span>NYPost<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The setup:<\/strong> Devotees of the Mediterranean spot will notice an even bigger outdoor area than usual, says <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a> manager Alex Taylor, with tables extending farther down the street, all with awnings for shade. \u201cIt looks very luxurious and much more spacious,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The scene:<\/strong> Catering to an upscale crowd, the aroma of the <em>taboon<\/em>, Arabic for a wood-burning oven, is still in the air. The spot now sports a new outdoor bar, which Taylor says will soon have \u201cGood Boys and Girls Club\u201d specials on drinks for those who follow health guidelines.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The menu:<\/strong> Taylor says they\u2019re excited to serve their \u201csignature showstopping dish\u201d \u2014 the fan favorite terracotta lamb kebab ($38) \u2014 once again, \u201cpresented nicely on a plate\u201d rather than a to-go box.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Don\u2019t come here with a big group for now. Most tables fit two people. There are limited seats for groups of four.<\/p>\n<p><em>773 10th Ave.; 212-713-0271, <\/em><em>Taboon.NYC<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014 DeNinno<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Midtown West and East: The Perfect Pint<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"slideshow-15873433-2\">\n<div>\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"the-perfect-pint-03\"  src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/the-perfect-pint-03.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1024\" ><\/img><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>                            The Perfect Pint Midtown West\n                    <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"perfect-pint-05\"  src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/perfect-pint-05.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1024\" ><\/img><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n                            The Perfect Pint Midtown East                                                           <\/p>\n<p>Courtesy\n                         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<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>The setup:<\/strong> Craving some good ole Irish pub food? Two locations offer both sidewalk seating and rooftop dining options, and, except for some extra space due to its 50 percent capacity, it looks like prepandemic days in the Big Apple. \u201cYou wouldn\u2019t really notice the difference,\u201d says Midtown East general manager Paulina Aldona Lis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The scene:<\/strong> It\u2019s mostly New Yorkers looking to catch up with friends with some drinks and appetizers. \u201cPeople are so happy just to be able to sit out on the street and enjoy food and drinks and have a nice time with their friends,\u201d says Lis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The menu:<\/strong> Traditional pub grub like fish and chips, along with more decadent options like the Guinness-grilled ribeye steak ($32). Wash it down with all-day drink specials like $6 house beers, $5 bottled beers and $7 wine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> They\u2019re not taking reservations, but Lis says it gets busier toward the later afternoon and evening.<\/p>\n<p><em>123 W. 45th St. and 203 E. 45th St.; ThePerfectPintNYC.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014 DeNinno<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Harlem_Melbas\"><\/span>Harlem: Melba\u2019s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15884691\"><img alt=\"Melba's on 114th\" data- data- height=\"441\" width=\"662\"><\/img><figcaption><span>Melba\u2019s on 114th<\/span><span>Emily Andrews<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The setup<\/strong>: You won\u2019t find folding chairs and flimsy tables at Melba\u2019s. Famed architect David Rockwell has designed a colorful sidewalk cafe for this Harlem mainstay \u2014 part of an effort that gives five black-owned restaurants in New York boutique outdoor seating for free. With inviting wooden booths and plants abounding, Melba\u2019s is a real showstopper on Frederick Douglass Boulevard. \u201cEverything was a gift,\u201d says owner Melba Wilson. \u201cIt was just what we needed, because a lot of our employees were furloughed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>The scene:<\/strong> With 62 seats, from large booths to two-tops, Melba\u2019s is beloved in the neighborhood, but also brings in diners from all over the city. The tables are 6 feet apart, but the vibe is still family. The restaurant has masks on hand if you forget yours at home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The menu:<\/strong> Melba\u2019s bread and butter is chicken and waffles ($18.95) <em>\u2014<\/em> hearty soul food. Then have a piece of sweet potato pie ($7.95).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> The restaurant is far from most 9-to-5ers\u2019 offices, so sneak out for a weekday lunch of collard greens ($6) and catfish ($18.95). The Rockwell booths on 114th Street are the hottest seats.<\/p>\n<p><em>300 W. 114th St.; 212-864-7777, MelbasRestaurant.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014 Johnny Oleksinski<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upper_West_Side_Jacobs_Pickles\"><\/span>Upper West Side: Jacob\u2019s Pickles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15884720\"><img alt=\"Jacob's Pickles\" data- data- height=\"441\" width=\"662\"><\/img><figcaption><span>Jacob\u2019s Pickles<\/span><span>Johnny Oleksinski<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The setup<\/strong>: The popular Southern restaurant on the Upper West Side is lucky to be situated next to a lush private garden, and several tables are located right next to it. The greenery makes for a sweet escape from busy Amsterdam Avenue. \u201cIt feels good to see people comfortable enough to enjoy a nice meal and come back together as a community,\u201d says owner Jacob Hadjigeorgis. Hand sanitizer is inside the restaurant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The scene:<\/strong> Jacob\u2019s Pickles is the rare UWS favorite that regularly draws a younger, enthusiastic crowd. But in the early days of Phase 2, the pace is much more European than usual <em>\u2014<\/em> as in, you can actually lounge and relax without feeling rushed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The menu<\/strong>: The cuisine is \u201cSouthern-accented,\u201d and while the honey chicken and pickles biscuit sandwich ($17) is delish, the pickled green tomatoes ($5) and catfish tacos ($21) are bright summer options. For a drink, the Bloody BLT ($13) rightly gives you bacon with your vodka.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: Jacob\u2019s Pickles has always been a white-hot spot for Sunday brunch, with marathon waits, and with outdoor seating it is sure to be again. A weekday brunch or weeknight dinner is a safer bet.<\/p>\n<p><em>509 Amsterdam Ave.; 212-470-5566, Jacobs.PickleHospitality.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014 Oleksinski<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Upper East Side: Sfoglia\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15886078\"><img alt=\"Sfoglia\" data- data- height=\"441\" width=\"662\"><\/img><figcaption><span>Sfoglia<\/span><span>Hana Alberts<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The setup<\/strong>: An intimate joint whose Italian fare critics have deemed downtown-worthy since it opened in 2005 is offering al fresco dining for the very first time. There are 13 wooden tables, all painted different colors and seating two to five people, along Lexington Avenue and East 90th Street.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The scene:<\/strong> Intimate, rustic, homey: the corner restaurant\u2019s atmosphere extends to the curb. For the most secluded, serene experience, one two-top table has a sun umbrella perched above it and sits at the base of a brownstone\u2019s stoop.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The menu:<\/strong> Don\u2019t miss Sfoglia\u2019s handmade pasta, which is back on the menu after a hiatus due to coronavirus. A summertime staple is the fusilli with corn, basil pesto and house-made ricotta ($22 for a half portion; $34 for a full portion).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: Make a reservation on OpenTable; slots are available between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. every night. Expect the hours, as well as the number of tables, to expand in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<p>1402 Lexington Ave.; 212-831-1402, SfogliaRestaurant.com\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u2013Hana R. Alberts<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upper_East_Side_JG_Melon\"><\/span>Upper East Side: JG Melon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15886057\"><img alt=\"JG Melon\" data- data- height=\"441\" width=\"662\"><\/img><figcaption><span>JG Melon<\/span><span>Hana Alberts<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The setup<\/strong>: The storied burger joint\u2019s signature green-and-white tablecloths are draped over about 10 cafe tables for parties of two and four that are spaced carefully along Third Avenue and down East 74th Street. Planters painted matching hunter green overflow with foliage and help separate diners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The scene<\/strong>: Founded in 1972, JG Melon is a go-to spot for hamburgers, fries and Bloody Marys <em>\u2014<\/em> even for those beyond the Upper East Side. The old-boys\u2019-club vibe inside the restaurant, which has a saloony feel, doesn\u2019t extend to the sidewalk seating.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The menu<\/strong>: Melon\u2019s menu has always been simple, limited to one page. In that sense, nothing\u2019s changed: Burgers (from $12) and cottage fries ($6.75) are the obvious picks, but other neighborhood faves include the turkey club ($13.95) or nicoise salad ($16.50). A Bloody Mary is $11.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: The tables are first come, first served, so arrive early or go for lunch to make sure you can nab a spot. And though Melon\u2019s has enforced a strict cash-only policy for nearly five decades, the coronavirus crisis has led to an easing of the rules: They now take credit cards, too.<\/p>\n<p><em>1291 Third Ave.; 212-744-0585, JGMelon-NYC.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014 Alberts<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brooklyn\"><\/span>Brooklyn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Park_Slope_Bricolage\"><\/span>Park Slope: Bricolage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15884257\"><img alt=\"Bricolage in Park Slope\" data- data- height=\"441\" width=\"662\"><\/img><figcaption><span>Bricolage in Park Slope<\/span><span>Michael Kaplan<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The setup:<\/strong> In Park Slope, Bricolage\u2019s garden offers socially distanced dining with aesthetic flair. A jungle of strategically placed plants creates barriers in the rear of the restaurant. \u201cWe\u2019re trying to create an oasis,\u201d co-owner Miro Gal says. \u201cThe idea is for our customers to forget that they are in the city.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>The scene<\/strong>: An eclectic mix of music <em>\u2014<\/em> ranging from French synth-pop to American alternative <em>\u2014<\/em> complements a vibe that manages to be both industrial and rustic. Mellow neighborhood diners take it all in and acclimate to being out again. As one woman exclaimed between sips of her scotch-forward cocktail, called For Peat\u2019s Sake, \u201cThis is the first strong drink I\u2019ve had since I don\u2019t remember when!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>The menu:<\/strong> The French-Vietnamese menu is highlighted by dishes that include lemongrass-grilled pork chops ($28) and a beer-battered shrimp banh mi ($18).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: Best time for dining is around 8 p.m. The temperature dips and the garden feels all the more transporting. Coziest table in the al fresco joint: the one that goes with a small sofa in the far right-hand corner.<\/p>\n<p><em>162 Fifth Ave.; 718-230-1835, Bricolage.NYC\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014 Michael Kaplan<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gowanus_Parklife\"><\/span>Gowanus: Parklife<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15884271\"><img alt=\"Parklife in Gowanus, Brooklyn.\" data- data- height=\"441\" width=\"588\"><\/img><figcaption><span>Parklife in Gowanus<\/span><span>Melodie DeWitt<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The setup<\/strong>: Fronted by a giant outdoor space, Parklife in Gowanus seems custom-built for post-pandemic dining. There are shade-giving awnings, small trees and a wall of foliage. \u201cWe\u2019re creating a relaxed hangout and making it worthwhile for people to come by,\u201d co-owner Julie Kim says. Tables are outfitted with small paper bags for stashing masks while dining, hand sanitizer displayed as if it\u2019s a condiment and a red-tipped stick for flagging down servers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The scene<\/strong>: Funky music appeals to a cool, young, casual crowd. Long pants will leave you feeling overdressed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The menu<\/strong>: The food is Mexican, and Kim\u2019s go-to is the joojeh kebab ($6). It\u2019s a take on a Turkish chicken dish with saffron yogurt, deliciously wrapped inside a flour tortilla.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: On Wednesday nights, when <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">movies<\/a> are shown on an outdoor screen, show up at dusk and take in the flick. Try to snag the table that parallels the curling rink; it offers a perfectly unobstructed view.<\/p>\n<p><em>636 Degraw St.; 646-949-4636, ParklifeBK.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014 Kaplan<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prospect_Heights_Alta_Calidad\"><\/span>Prospect Heights: Alta Calidad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15885413\"><img alt=\"Alta Calidad\" data- data- height=\"441\" width=\"331\"><\/img><figcaption><span>Alta Calidad in Prospect Heights<\/span><span>Suzy Weiss<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The setup<\/strong>: Vanderbilt Avenue\u2019s Michelin-approved Mexican joint is open for business on the sidewalk, with five tables and a reimagined ordering system. Guests eat off disposable dishware on the 300-square-foot patio. And germ-covered menus are a thing of the past: \u201cWe\u2019ve set up table tents with QR codes so that customers can scan those to look at the menu, and pay, on their phones,\u201d says co-owner Michael Wetherbee.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The scene<\/strong>: There\u2019s great people watching at this unpretentious spot \u2014 nearby bars have been doing to-go cocktails \u2014 so swing by \u201cto see familiar faces other than the people they\u2019re living with,\u201d says Wetherbee.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The menu<\/strong>: The guacamole ($13.50) is a favorite here, but cocktails like the Mezcalero, with mezcal, Cointreau, ginger, grapefruit bitters and cava ($14), are the real reason to get off the couch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: For dinner, Alta Calidad\u2019s corner real estate gets some shade, making it a hot table in town. Come early for a margarita with a date, but don\u2019t plan on bringing a big group.<\/p>\n<p><em>552 Vanderbilt Ave.; 718-622-1111, AltaCalidadBK.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014 Suzy Weiss<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prospect_Heights_Art_Cafe_Bar\"><\/span>Prospect Heights: Art Cafe   Bar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15885112\"><img alt=\"Art Cafe in Prospect Heights.\" data- data- height=\"441\" width=\"294\"><\/img><figcaption><span>Art Cafe in Prospect Heights<\/span><span>Suzy Weiss<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The setup:<\/strong> Nestled behind some colorful fencing and covered in vines is Prospect Heights\u2019 Art Cafe, which boasts a 1,200 square-foot garden with 30 seats and all-day service. Parties of four, five and six can fit comfortably on mismatched chairs for a drink and a bite.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The scene:<\/strong> The bohemian oasis is a favorite for artistic locals who value fare that\u2019s \u201cglobal\u2026sustainable, organic and locally made\u201d as owner Brianna Gureje puts it. Hey, if you can\u2019t visit the nearby Brooklyn Museum, might as well get your fix among the creatives of the borough.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The menu<\/strong>: Empanadas ($3-$12), fried fish ($22), and raw kale salads ($6-$8) are part of the \u201call over the place\u201d menu, plus a full bar that serves up sangria flights and papaya mezcal mules.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: Happy hour starts at 7:30 p.m. at Art Cafe, but consider stopping by in the morning. They open at 8 a.m. for a more relaxing vibe. \u201cWe aren\u2019t as busy in the morning as we are from 3 p.m. onwards,\u201d Gureje says. \u201cWe have a full espresso set-up.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>884 Pacific St.; 516-690-0549, @ArtCafeBrooklyn<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014 Weiss<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Greenpoint_Oxomoco\"><\/span>Greenpoint: Oxomoco<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15885257\"><img alt=\"Oxomoco in Greenpoint.\" data- data- height=\"441\" width=\"588\"><\/img><figcaption><span>Oxomoco in Greenpoint<\/span><span>Nate Bailey-Millado<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The setup<\/strong>: Named after the Aztec goddess of the night, this bright, elegant, Michelin-starred Mexican spot with wood-fired eats in Greenpoint is making use of its existing open-air patio and expanding to the sidewalk and street. The 360-square-foot patio currently has 16 seats but will double in size and be able to seat approximately 38 within the next week or so.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The scene<\/strong>: Oaxacan chic and sun-drenched, Oxomoco offers a tasty alternative to those now-canceled summer <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a> plans. \u201cWe want to create a transportive experience so you don\u2019t feel like you are on a street in Brooklyn,\u201d manager Gabby Ayoub says.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The menu<\/strong>: It\u2019s limited for now, but includes \u201cfavorites\u201d such as guacamole with smoked cherry tomatoes ($16), unctuous pork carnitas tacos ($17-$24), strawberry tres leches ($12), shrimp ceviche tostada ($19) \u2014 and, for vegans, spicy beet \u201cchorizo\u201d tacos ($15-$21).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: They\u2019ll only seat you if you have a reservation, and they\u2019re open noon to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><em>128 Greenpoint Ave.; 646-688-4180, OxomocoNYC.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014 Rob Bailey-Millado<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Greenpoint_The_Springs\"><\/span>Greenpoint: The Springs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<blockquote data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bz57Y69hJPI\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>The setup<\/strong>: This welcoming Greenpoint spot has a sprawling, Palm Springs-themed patio \u2014 perfect for distancing at 5,000 dog-friendly square feet \u2014 with a sky-blue water fountain and umbrellaed tables. Masks are required when you\u2019re not at your table.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The scene<\/strong>: \u201cIt\u2019s like a real urban oasis,\u201d says owner Irene Reyes. Sip a refreshing SoCal-inspired cocktail \u2014 spiked with fresh-squeezed grapefruit, prickly pear, organic cukes and more \u2014 while surrounded by an army of pink flamingo lawn ornaments and pool floaties. \u201cIt\u2019s summer now,\u201d Reyes says. \u201cTime for some fun!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>The menu<\/strong>: The crisp craft cocktails and retro-cool Aperol slushies are $14 a pop, with $95 pitchers (serves 10) also available. To-go drinks on request. A food truck serving Baja shrimp tacos, buttermilk fried chicken with hot date syrup, and grilled cheese with bacon jam returns in two weeks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: Reservations are suggested to guarantee a spot. Do not move furniture: It\u2019s properly spaced for a reason!<\/p>\n<p><em>224 Franklin St.; 347-227-7114, TheSprings-BK.com.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014 Bailey-Millado<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bed-Stuy_Bar_Camillo\"><\/span>Bed-Stuy: Bar Camillo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div>\n<div id=\"slideshow-15873433-3\">\n<div>\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"negroni classic\"  src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/negroni-classic.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1024\" ><\/img><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n                            Bar Camillo in Bed-Stuy                                                         <\/p>\n<p>Raffaele De Vivo\n                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"IMG_6629\"  src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/IMG_6629.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1024\" ><\/img><\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bar Camillo Anchoivies\"  src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/Bar-Camillo-Anchoivies.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1024\" ><\/img><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n                            Bar Camillo in Bed-Stuy                                                         <\/p>\n<p>Raffaele De Vivo\n                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n                Up Next\n                <\/p>\n<article target=\"_blank\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2020\/06\/24\/nyc-poll-snafus-caused-hundreds-of-democrats-to-vote-in-3rd-party-primary\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n                    <picture><source data- data- media=\"(min-width: 640px)\"  ><source data- data- media=\"(max-width: 639px)\"  ><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\"><\/img><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p>                        <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2020\/06\/24\/nyc-poll-snafus-caused-hundreds-of-democrats-to-vote-in-3rd-party-primary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/p>\n<p>            <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n                The city Board of Elections reported that 845 Queens residents&#8230;<br \/>\n                    <\/article>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>The setup<\/strong>: Bed-Stuy\u2019s Bar Camillo had been open only five weeks <em>\u2014<\/em> and had premiered their 300-square-foot courtyard one day <em>\u2014<\/em> before the city shut down. But they\u2019re back and safer than ever. In addition to the five tables in their courtyard, they\u2019ve also placed four high-tops on the street in an enclosure in front of the restaurant. New measures include disposable menus, 6 feet of spacing between tables and a \u201cdetailed\u201d digital menu that encourages diners to \u201canswer their own questions and reduce employee-customer interactions,\u201d says Michael Schall, one of the restaurant\u2019s three owners.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>The scene<\/strong>: Think of Bar Camillo as the \u201caperitivo hour\u201d spot <em>\u2014<\/em> referring to the Italian tradition of pre-dinner cocktails and small plates. The Negroni menu ($10 each), featuring a half-dozen or so riffs on the classic cocktail, is the heartbeat of the restaurant.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>The menu<\/strong>: Their provincial Italian style shines through with starters, such as alici burro, a dish of marinated anchovies, bread and butter ($9), and their eggplant parm antipasti ($15), which is plenty enough for one as a main course. But their signature dish is the pinsa \u2014 a pizza-like flatbread ($13-$19) in varieties from margherita to salsiccia and friarielli.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Tip<\/strong>: Schall asks that customers not arrive without a reservation: \u201cWe want people to know they can come in and don\u2019t have to wait in a crowd or hang over a table to get a seat.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>333 Tompkins Ave.; 347-533-6340, BarCamillo.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>\u2014 Hannah Sparks<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Queens\"><\/span>Queens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sunnyside_Petes_Grill\"><\/span>Sunnyside: Pete\u2019s Grill<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<blockquote data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CBv9j3pjqig\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>The setup:<\/strong> The 12-year-old diner in Sunnyside repurposed its adjacent parking lot to offer outdoor seating for the first time ever. About a dozen umbrella-covered tables are perfectly separated within individual parking spots. While you\u2019re catching some rays, take your pick from their newly expanded summer cocktail menu. \u201cPeople don\u2019t usually get [cocktails] at a diner, but since we\u2019re doing outside, we\u2019re going to focus on the drinks,\u201d owner Peter Moundros says.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The scene: <\/strong>Flower planters and piped-out music distract from the gas station next door and the 7 train rumbling by.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The menu:<\/strong> Like any self-respecting diner, expansive choices include everything from omelets and waffles to gyros, fajitas, sauteed dishes and more than three-dozen burgers. Opt for the popular Cowboy Burger, with bacon, barbecue sauce and American cheese ($10.45). Wash it down with Pete\u2019s signature mudslide (Baileys Irish Cream, Kahlua, Ketel One vodka and vanilla ice cream; $12).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> No reservations, so it\u2019s first come, first served for those who want to \u201cpark\u201d outside from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><em>3914 Queens Blvd.; 718-937-2220, PetesGrill.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014 Eric Heged\u00fcs<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bronx\"><\/span>The Bronx<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"City_Island_Johnnys_Reef\"><\/span>City Island: Johnny\u2019s Reef<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15886887\"><img alt=\"\" data- data- height=\"441\" width=\"662\"><\/img><figcaption><span>Courtesy the restaurant<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The setup<\/strong>: This seaside counter-service joint features separate food- and drink-ordering sections on the inside and an assortment of covered picnic tables with sprawling views of the Long Island Sound beyond. Distance stalls separate customers once they reach the counter, and the location at the edge of City Island keeps the outdoor area breezy and cool.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The scene<\/strong>: Bronx and island locals make up most of the line, plus a handful of other-borough residents who know it\u2019s worth the schlep.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The menu<\/strong>: A diner-length menu is divided into separate steamed and fried options, not to mention a whole section just for clams, assorted sauces and the bar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: The perimeter of the restaurant has the best views of the sound. Bring cash \u2014 no credit cards accepted.<\/p>\n<p><em>2 City Island Ave.; 718-885-2086, JohnnysReefRestaurant.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014 Hannah Frishberg<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Staten_Island\"><\/span>Staten Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Randall_Manor_Blue\"><\/span>Randall Manor: Blue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<blockquote data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CBn_i7fhupD\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>The setup<\/strong>: The only thing blocking your view of the Manhattan skyline and the banks of New Jersey are passing container ships at Blue, the waterfront restaurant situated just a few feet from the Kill Van Kull waterway. The Mediterranean joint was destined for social distancing, with three spacious, tented outdoor areas, now properly separated by 6 feet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The scene<\/strong>: Staten Island isn\u2019t exactly known for being accessible, so expect to see a local crowd. It\u2019s worth the journey for the breezy view, though. \u201cIt\u2019s the best on Staten Island,\u201d says general manager Jeff Caravella. \u201cGet a cocktail, watch the ships go by \u2014 it\u2019s a cool little area.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>The menu<\/strong>: Lunch is a more casual event, with a menu of 20 wraps and sandwiches served on brick-oven-baked bread. Dinner\u2019s a fancier affair, with specialties including an on-brand seafood pot with clams, mussels and shrimp, served over rice noodles and lemony vegetables ($28.95).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>: The earlier the better to avoid dinner crowds \u2014 try 4 to 5 p.m., and try to score a table on the farthest patio for optimal skyline views. Reservations are strongly encouraged.<\/p>\n<p><em>1115 Richmond Terrace; 718-273-7777, BlueRestaurantNYC.com\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014 Lauren Steussy<\/em>\n            <\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2020\/06\/24\/the-best-outdoor-dining-in-nyc-after-phase-two-reopening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If you want to read more Living <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">News<\/a> articles, you can visit our <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/general\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">General category.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>if you want to watch Movies or Tv Shows go to <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/dizi.buradabiliyorum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dizi.BuradaBiliyorum.Com<\/a> <\/span> for forums sites go to <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/forum.buradabiliyorum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Forum.BuradaBiliyorum.Com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;#The best outdoor dining options in NYC after Phase 2 reopening&#8221; After months of eating takeout in cramped apartments, New Yorkers are finally going al fresco. 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