Not only is the space beautifully lined with florals, but the enclosed patio is big enough to accommodate a larger group-a must-have for celebratory dinners. “I was introduced to Aurora through its outdoor space, and it certainly left a lasting impression. As it turns out, the answer is everywhere, from Bed-Stuy cafes to SoHo hotspots and New York institutions. So we decided to ask Vogue editors where they’re eating out and drinking up during this jubilant time. Soon, the obvious became official: Open streets, and outdoor dining were here to stay. And Brooklyn backyard spaces can become outdoor oases, able to transport you to Naples or Oaxaca for an evening. Wandering around the West Village’s many cafés is a downright idyllic exercise when its narrow, brownstone-lined streets are closed to cars. Sipping an Aperol Spritz is that much more enjoyable when simultaneously people-watching on Lafayette Street. Case in point: when Mayor de Blasio announced his reopening plan for restaurants on June 4, 2020, he gave them just three weeks to establish their outdoor setups.īut the moment New York’s eateries unveiled their sidewalk cafés and charming, creatively appointed courtyards, it became clear that it definitely should be a permanent thing. In fact, it was supposed to be a very temporary one-a slapdash, short-term solution cobbled together to help struggling businesses safely eke out something of an income during a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. Outdoor dining in New York City wasn’t supposed to be a permanent thing.
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