Restaurants have lavish setups for outdoor winter dining. But is it safe?

The explosion of outdoor dining has been a savior for more than 10,000 restaurants and bars that have taken over sidewalks, streets and public spaces to try to keep their businesses afloat. It has been so popular that Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City Council are making outdoor dining permanent. But year-round dining outside is untested in the city’s bone-chilling winters, and has created daunting challenges for an industry fighting to survive. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/08/nyregion/nyc-outdoor-dining-winter.html