Lombardi's, Spring St
I don't understand the purpose of these screens between tables. They're grates, not solid, so doesn't that defeat the Covid-related reason for having dividers between diners?
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Emilio's Ballato, Houston St.
On the plus side, fans! There are many days this summer when fans might help tip a diner's decision in picking a restaurant. On the minus side, Houston St. It would be hard to pick a less charming street in Manhattan.
Epistrophy, Mott St.
Standard deck set up with good shade. Lovely mix of plants makes the divider more attractive, and the planters contain edible herbs like basil and mint! (August 3, 2020)
The Butcher's Daughter, Hudson St and Kenmare St.
(Click to expand to see both pictures.) The attempt at providing shade by The Butcher's Daughter is...weird. Is this like a fabric pergola? Does do any good? Also, a border of plants along the top edge of the white deck would go a long way toward improving this space. (Hudson St, August 2, 2020) The Nolita location has the same awkward fabric pergola thing (+ awkwardly parked motorcycle). This location is a good example of how restaurants on the corner have a great advantage when it comes to maximizing the number of tables they have, since they can put diners on both streets. (Kenmare St, August 3, 2020)