Partner Richard Frazer, a co-chair of Pryor Cashman's Restaurant, Food + Beverage Group, joined the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce to discuss the return of indoor dining in New York City.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced that indoor dining would be allowed to resume on September 30th with a 25 percent occupancy limit. According to Cuomo, temperature checks and other safety protocols will be maintained, bar service will remain shuttered, and restaurants will close at midnight.
Using his vast knowledge of the restaurant industry, Frazer breaks down what each regulation will mean for restaurateurs and diners alike. According to the Staten Island Advance:
"Frazer surmised that because of past non-compliance and potential for density, primarily prompted by a younger population, the curfew anticipates non-compliance. The attorney also answered a common question of catering halls as to whether or not dancing was permitted. Frazer's interpretation of the law is that activities such as that did not follow the spirit of social distancing. But it can be gleaned from the information available to the public that members of the same family can congregate within reason and respect to the rules.
Can the SLA pull a license without warning? Yes, said Frazer, and he's not aware of any requirements for warning."
Read more about how the indoor dining experience has changed in the Staten Island Advance article titled, "Countdown to indoor dining: A ton of regulations -- but it'll feel so good!"
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