NYC is launching its first Curbside Restaurant Week to promote outdoor dining

New York City Restaurant Week has become a staple of the city’s dining scene since it debut more than 30 years ago. Now, the city’s first Curbside Restaurant Week is starting this Friday, where you can enjoy discounts and special treats at 38 participating establishments with city-sanctioned outdoor dining sheds.

The city recently restricted its pandemic-era outdoor dining program, causing restaurant participation to decline.

Sara Lind is the co-executive director of Open Plans, a group that advocates for more livable streets. They organized Curbside Restaurant Week with Untapped New York. Lind joined WNYC's Sean Carlson to talk more about what to expect.