
New York City has allowed outdoor restaurant dining for a number of weeks now. For a few weeks, there has also been indoor dining at reduced capacity, but that comes and goes as the COVID positivity rate changes. This is a Latin restaurant called the Matiz. It is located on the corner just steps away from our home.
I have observed maskless diners enjoying their ourdoor dining experience on many occasions, although I confess I never tried it. Recently the tent was added. I suspect there is lighting and heating provided or surely their business would fail now that nighttime comes early and winter threatens.
So the tent sits in the street (beyond the curb) along Queens Boulevard. Cars, trucks, and buses pass right alongside.
The food must be good. Don’t you think?