{"id":161226,"date":"2021-01-23T02:43:01","date_gmt":"2021-01-22T23:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/6-covid-safe-date-spots-to-make-you-love-nycs-outdoor-dining\/"},"modified":"2021-01-23T02:43:01","modified_gmt":"2021-01-22T23:43:01","slug":"6-covid-safe-date-spots-to-make-you-love-nycs-outdoor-dining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/6-covid-safe-date-spots-to-make-you-love-nycs-outdoor-dining\/","title":{"rendered":"#6 COVID-safe date spots to make you love NYC&#8217;s outdoor dining"},"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-6a4036b12fc66\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4036b12fc66\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/6-covid-safe-date-spots-to-make-you-love-nycs-outdoor-dining\/#Impress_that_special_someone\" >Impress that special someone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/6-covid-safe-date-spots-to-make-you-love-nycs-outdoor-dining\/#Dive_into_a_winter_wonderland\" >Dive into a winter wonderland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/6-covid-safe-date-spots-to-make-you-love-nycs-outdoor-dining\/#Enjoy_dinner_and_a_show\" >Enjoy dinner and a show<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/6-covid-safe-date-spots-to-make-you-love-nycs-outdoor-dining\/#Wine_and_dine_by_the_water\" >Wine and dine by the water<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/6-covid-safe-date-spots-to-make-you-love-nycs-outdoor-dining\/#Escape_to_a_chalet_near_Madison_Square_Park\" >Escape to a chalet near Madison Square Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/6-covid-safe-date-spots-to-make-you-love-nycs-outdoor-dining\/#Heat_up_the_night_with_tropical_beats\" >Heat up the night with tropical beats<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#6 COVID-safe date spots to make you love NYC&#8217;s outdoor dining<\/strong>&#8221;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/01\/date-covid-date-scarpetta-summer-bryan-2.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Nothing like eating under a heat lamp to keep the spark alive. <\/p>\n<p>In an effort to adapt to the CDC\u2019s COVID-19 guidelines, as well as the city\u2019s rules regarding indoor dining, restaurants have faced more than a few challenges. Among them: a confusing mandate from Albany banning customers from using the restroom (it was quickly overturned) and an unwelcome snowfall. <\/p>\n<p>But despite the hiccups, certain NYC restaurants have managed to find the fun \u2014 and yes, even a little romance \u2014 in outdoor dining. <\/p>\n<p>Temperature-controlled tents, bubbles with blankets on each chair, Plexiglas dividers, contactless menus and space heaters galore are being set up across the city to keep diners coming, despite frigid temperatures. <\/p>\n<p>And New Yorkers are eager to get out of their apartments and treat themselves to a sit-down meal. \u201cIt\u2019s nice to do activities besides watching Netflix and cooking at home,\u201d said Jake Meklinsky, 25, a consultant who treated his girlfriend to a date at Midtown\u2019s Quality Bistro. He raved, \u201cWe were able to take our coats off.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here are six delightful outdoor dining spots for your next date \u2014 all with charming, COVID-safe setups and fun things to do nearby. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impress_that_special_someone\"><\/span>Impress that special someone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><!--If the slideshow is embedded in another post type add the inline wrapper --><\/p>\n<p>Save Quality Bistro for an anniversary, or snag a reservation for Valentine\u2019s Day. The draw of the Midtown spot is its brightly lit, well-heated tent, which boasts a checkered tile floor \u2014 a step up from cement \u2014 trees and brasserie-style light fixtures. \u201cThere was a lot of space between tables,\u201d said Meklinsky, who was h<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>y to dine in a \u201cCOVID safe\u201d environment with an \u201cinside feel.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The French-inspired bistro boasts classics like steak frites ($49), plus inventive cocktails such as their \u201cOld Fashioned au poivre\u201d concocted with peppercorn bitters for $18.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To walk off the restaurant\u2019s famous \u201cbutter service,\u201d head over to Central Park for a stroll around the Pond or make a day of it and visit the Central Park Zoo (you\u2019ll need a reservation there, too) before your meal.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em>Open Tuesday thru Saturday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Reserve a table at <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitybistro.com\/\">qualitybistro.com<\/a>. 120 W. 55th St.\u00a0For the zoo, visit <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/centralparkzoo.com\/\">centralparkzoo.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dive_into_a_winter_wonderland\"><\/span><strong>Dive into a winter wonderland<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><!--If the slideshow is embedded in another post type add the inline wrapper --><\/p>\n<p>Carroll Gardens\u2019 newest attraction is Court Street Tavern, which opened during the pandemic and offers 64 seats for alfresco diners, with heavy-duty propane heaters between each table.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Come for the cozy comfort food \u2014 burgers and waffle fries for $21 \u2014 or the 13 beers on tap. Stay for the fun environs: The exterior is decorated with overflowing flower arrangements, and the patio has been transformed into an ice rink.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s made with \u201cGlice Ice,\u201d plastic panels that allow for slipping and skating. It\u2019s only big enough to accommodate children up to 15, and costs $25 per child for a 45-minute session. That\u2019s plenty of time for parents to enjoy a private, quiet happy hour while the kids skate around.\u00a0Otherwise, head down the block to Black Gold Records to peruse the vinyl at their daily $1 record sale. <\/p>\n<p><em>Open from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the weekends. Make a reservation at <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.courtstreettavern.com\/\">courtstreettavern.com<\/a>. 449 Court St.<\/em> <em>Black Gold Records, open seven days a week, 461 Court St. <\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enjoy_dinner_and_a_show\"><\/span>Enjoy dinner and a show<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><!--If the slideshow is embedded in another post type add the inline wrapper --><\/p>\n<p>At the Cecil Steakhouse, you can grab a meal and a concert all in one. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe best thing you can provide a couple is something fun that will break the ice,\u201d said Raphael Benavides Baccus, 51, the owner of the Harlem spot, where the outdoor dining area includes a stage for live entertainment. <\/p>\n<p>Shielded in its own space, the stage allows performers \u2014 such as DJs on Fridays and jazz musicians on Sundays \u2014 to send their tunes through a mixer and a router, which connect to headsets offered at all 50 seats. And during their <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social<\/a>ly distanced serenade, lovebirds can munch on the most popular dishes \u2014 among them, a $48 lobster dish and a $44 filet mignon. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe get a lot of people on dates,\u201d he added. \u201cThey like the fun atmosphere.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>Open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, Saturday 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Reserve a table at <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thececilharlem.com\/\">TheCecilHarlem.com<\/a>. 210 W. 118th St.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wine_and_dine_by_the_water\"><\/span>Wine and dine by the water<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><!--If the slideshow is embedded in another post type add the inline wrapper --><\/p>\n<p>Longtime Upper Manhattan date favorite Pisticci gives couples an intimate setting surrounded by classic uptown architecture and a nice dose of calm. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s quiet, but it\u2019s just beautiful,\u201d said Michael Forte, 62, who owns the restaurant with his wife Vivian, 50. The outdoor dining area is full of charm: crystal chandeliers, hanging greenery and sky blue-painted repurposed lumber that serves as a platform for all 12 tables. \u201cWe wanted to build something that was romantic and looked like the funky indoor space we have,\u201d said Vivian, adding that \u201cpeople are still coming\u201d for dates. <\/p>\n<p>For Valentine\u2019s Day weekend, a special menu is in the works that includes intentionally romantic dishes, like a $12 Italian Wedding soup and a $12 passionfruit mousse; other regular menu must-haves include a $19 fettuccine al funghi. \u201cThose are [dishes] that make you feel special,\u201d said Vivian. To extend the date, opt for a stroll down the nearby Hudson River path with skyline views.<\/p>\n<p><em>Open for dinner Sunday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Open for brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reserve a table at<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pisticcinyc.com\/\"> PisticciNYC.com<\/a>. 125 La Salle St.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Escape_to_a_chalet_near_Madison_Square_Park\"><\/span>Escape to a chalet near Madison Square Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><!--If the slideshow is embedded in another post type add the inline wrapper --><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not just the lavish outdoor setting at Scarpetta \u2014 a \u201cchalet\u201d theme with mahogany chairs, lanterns, etched glass and wintertime greenery \u2014 that lends itself to a cozy atmosphere, but also what\u2019s nearby to extend the date with a post-dinner walk: Madison Square Park. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think for \u2026 that first-date kiss, what better setting than Madison Square Park?\u201d said John Meadow, 40, Scarpetta\u2019s owner. The outdoor dining area has roughly 60 seats, divided into private rooms with Plexiglas in between each. \u201cThe environment is suited to two people spending three or four hours together,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n<p>For Valentine\u2019s weekend, a $150-per-person prix fixe includes the popular classic spaghetti with tomato and basil, which usually costs $30 (or $18 for an off-menu half portion) \u2014 and can pair well with a martini or a glass of Brunello. \u201cThat\u2019s a perfect meal,\u201d Meadow said.<\/p>\n<p><em>Open for outdoor dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Reserve a table at <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenrooms.com\/reservations\/scarpettanyc\">SevenRooms.com\/reservations\/scarpettanyc<\/a>. 88 Madison Ave., inside the James Hotel.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heat_up_the_night_with_tropical_beats\"><\/span><strong>Heat up the night with tropical beats<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><!--If the slideshow is embedded in another post type add the inline wrapper --><\/p>\n<p>\u201c[It\u2019s] definitely a good place to go for a first date or a 100th date,\u201d said artist and model Natalie De Ferrari, 25, who stopped by Zinc Jazz Club in the Village Sunday with her boyfriend, musician Daniel Silva, to listen to live Brazilian music. Not only did the samba beats let De Ferrari enjoy a date night with some dancing, the look of the outdoor area also added to the seductive appeal, with touches including neon, dark-wood panels and plush seats separated by dividers. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey went above and beyond \u2014 it\u2019s really nice,\u201d she added of the decor. The couple stop by regularly, where De Ferrari opts for a spiked hot chocolate with Bailey\u2019s and mint ($8), but it also lured in Melissa, 36, who works in digital marketing and declined to provide her full name for privacy, for a lively first date. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think the music made a huge difference,\u201d she said, adding \u201cit was cozy and there was nice corner seating.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>For something before the sips, head to Washington Square Park for seating near the arch while munching on takeaway food from any of the nearby spots, including Ben\u2019s Pizza, at 123 MacDougal St., or the favorite Belgian-inflected Pommes Frites at 128 MacDougal. <\/p>\n<p>Via a digital QR code menu, Zinc also offers its own bites, per pandemic regulations, including macaroni and cheese with cheddar, gouda and parmesan.<\/p>\n<p><em>Zinc opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 11 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday through Sunday, 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. 82 W. 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