NYC launches ‘Marketplace’ for new outdoor dining setups

New York City restaurant owners can purchase components for outdoor dining setups on a dedicated online marketplace starting Monday.

The city’s Department of Transportation (DOT) on May 6 launched the Dining Out NYC Marketplace, billed as a “one-stop shop” for restaurants to connect with vendors selling components for al fresco dining compatible with the city’s permanent outdoor dining program, which was approved last year to replace the temporary COVID-era program.