Friday, November 29 was the deadline for removing roadway outdoor dining sheds that have been a constant feature of the cityscape for four years. Any restaurants with structures still standing will be fined up to $1000 by the Department of Transportation.

Outdoor dining sheds across New York City must come down today as the new Dining Out NYC rules for restaurants take effect.

Friday marks the deadline for New York City restaurants to take down their outdoor dining sheds -- a common sight that has become ubiquitous along sidewalks post-pandemic. For some restaurants these pandemic era dining sheds were massive investments - complete with elaborate lighting,