What You Need to Know
A streatery, or streetery, is an outdoor dining area, typically located on sidewalks or in on-street parking. The word streatery is a portmanteau of street and eatery. Their construction varies by business, depending on needs and local regulations; some provide cover from the elements and a decretive floor, others are simply barricaded dining areas.
Steps
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Parisian terrasses (France): Extended café culture into evening dining with heaters
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Hong Kong dai pai dong (China): Open-air street food stalls adapted for permanent installation
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New York City sidewalk cafés (USA): Pandemic-era expansion of outdoor dining sheds