Restaurants & Bars

Chicago Sees New Push To Bring Back Winter Outdoor Dining, And Restaurants Say It Would Be A Win

On a chilly November night in Fulton Market, you'll find plenty of people out – along with plenty of options for places to eat and drink.

(CBS Chicago)

November 2, 2023

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Year-round outdoor dining is a trend that picked up during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic – and many Chicagoans want to keep it.

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There is a renewed push from the city to allow some bars and restaurants to keep their patios open as the weather gets colder. But business owners told CBS 2's Jermont Terry it is not that simple.

On a chilly November night in Fulton Market, you'll find plenty of people out – along with plenty of options for places to eat and drink.

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