How Do You Check If A Restaurant Is Clean In Westchester County

"A bottle of white, a bottle of cherry-red...

Perhaps a bottle of rose instead

We'll get a table near the street

In our old familiar place

You and I, face to face"

Recollect this famous chorus from Billy Joel'south popular song, Scenes from an Italian Eating place? Billy may have to edit his lyrics a chip in the time of Coronavirus to "You lot and I, half dozen anxiety autonomously and face mask to face up mask."

Westchester County, Fairfield County and Nassau County have moved to the next Phase of reopening local businesses including restaurants.

And and then we wonder: Is it really safety for seniors to be dining out?

Experts across the board say that to make the virtually responsible determination, y'all'll have to consider many factors. Practice yous or your loved one have underlying issues that could mean the virus is more likely be more serious? Practise you lot live with someone who has underlying issues and you need to protect them?

Hither is what you should know before you have your elderly loved ane out to dine at your favorite local restaurant again.

• Search the restaurant's website and social media for their Covid-19 condom guidelines or telephone call ahead and ask. If the eating place website or their social media does not mention Covid-nineteen or the coronavirus, that might give y'all a caput'due south upwardly that they are not paying plenty attention to the guidelines or taking them seriously.
  

"It'south nice to return to a small amount of normalcy, but we are as well working very hard to ensure a rubber experience for everyone and have added a new link to safety information on our website," said past Brian Doyle and Nick Bell, owners of JP Doyle's Restaurant in Sleepy Hollow, Westchester.

• Wash your hands before you leave your home. If yous made a stop along the mode, wash your hands again at the restaurant making certain to use a tissue or paper towel to open the door when you leave the bathroom. Make sure at that place is soap and make clean newspaper towels when you enter the bathroom so you are not stuck without.
  
  
• Go on to Keep Social Distancing. Restaurants should take tables at least six to ten feet apart. In addition, for your ain rubber and for the condom of an elderly loved i, attempt your best to stay at to the lowest degree 6 feet apart at all times from people who practise not alive with you.
  
  
• The Eating place Server Must Wear a Mask. While non attractive or adding to an elegant dining ambiance, wearing a mask has been shown to be effective from spreading the virus to yous and from yous spreading it to someone else. With a senior, ever opt to wear your mask with them and remove it when the meal arrives. Different types of masks offer different levels of protection. While surgical course N95 respirators offer the highest level of protection against Covid-19 infection, these masks are costly, in express supply, contribute to landfill waste and are uncomfortable to article of clothing for long periods. There are many mask options available now for your elderly loved one to feel comfortable while wearing it.

• Dine Exterior Only - For now, even if inside seating is available, only dine outside with your elderly loved ane. Restaurants accept put upwardly tents and added additional seating outside in parking lots. Practice not dine inside fifty-fifty if tables are separated by plexiglass, considering information technology has been shown that recycled air from an indoor air-conditioner tin can spread the virus. A study in Mainland china revealed how ix people sitting near one some other at a restaurant were infected with COVID-19, and that it likely spread from the restaurant's air-conditioner, blowing viral aerosol of ane person who was asymptomatic further than they might have commonly gone.

• Don't eat at restaurants' tiptop times. You want to dine when it is less crowded. For example, you lot may want to arrive at the eatery for tiffin equally early on as 11am. That also ways the restaurant will exist less crowded and the service will probably be faster.

• Make confirmed reservations alee by telephone or online so you're not waiting outside with large groups of people. Many tables in outdoor spaces commonly only seat 2 or iv, but now there will be larger parties of five or half dozen that are more difficult to seat outside.

• Help a senior to society keeps them from getting confused or overwhelmed. Suggest ane or 2 meal choices that you know they similar, read certain parts of the menu to them, or point out one or two pictures. Don't let them touch a card that has been touched past others.

"Develop a safe plan for learning carte du jour options. Is the menu online? Review in advance, know what y'all are ordering before you go. Is bill of fare contact-less? Or printed on a slice a paper for single use?  Maybe a staff member tin can recommend a particular dish that would exist appealing," said Susan Keating, CMC, Founder/President with Honora Care Management & Consulting in Westchester.

• Go along the outing short. Older adults with dementia typically become tired easily. Keeping a eatery outing brief helps avoid whatsoever issues caused by becoming overtired. That might mean skipping the appetizer or taking dessert to go and sticking to entrees that don't take long for the kitchen to set up.

• A void cocky-serve food and potable options and any type of buffet or self-serve salad bar so that you don't have to bear upon shared items.

• Bring helpful dining and bathroom items that your older adult typically uses during a repast or a trip to the bath. That might include:
  Special utensils, dishware, or a cup
  Towel or moist wipes
  Actress sweater in case they get common cold exterior
  Whatsoever items needed in the bath
  
  
• Be Considerate to anybody. Know when it is time to stay home, especially if you personally are sick or have been exposed to the virus within the past 14 days. Call back nigh those who are more at risk of severe complications and expiry from Covid-19.

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Westchester Restaurants with Exterior Dining

The restaurants listed beneath are from Westchester Mag's comprehensive listing of outside dining

Amore

1 Kent Pl, Armonk
914.273.3535
From the condolement of Amore's terrazzo, guests can look out on a grapevine-strewn pergola, leafy tomato plants, and a rushing stream — all while maintaining social distancing and dining on authentic Italian dishes.
Reservations: Reservations are required for al 'fresco dining.

Apropos at The Abbey Inn

900 Fort Hill Route, Peekskill
914.739.3546
Peekskill's newest fine dining establishment is high on the hill, utilizing the Abbey'southward Grand Terrace event space along with banquet tables and easily-sanitized seating to serve guests, forth with outdoor bar service all week long.
Reservations: Highly suggested; walk-ins accustomed as available
Considerations:Nutrient volition be served in take-out containers to minimize exposure and for ease of leftovers.

Barley on the Hudson

665 Commerce St, Thornwood
914.495.3333
This incredible spacious desk from the owners of The Barley House has xiv beers on tap, giant pretzels, four Boob tube's, and views of the Tarrytown Marina.
Considerations: Contact-complimentary menus, single-use utensils, and manus sanitizing stations at the entrance and throughout the seating surface area.

The Barn at Bedford Mail Inn

954 Old Post Rd, Bedford
914.234.7800
As yous'd look from a Relais & Châteaux holding, the rock patio at Bedford Postal service Inn is picture-perfect, with lush landscaping, blooming wisteria, an outdoor wood-fired grill and oven, and a cushy fireplace nook for chilly summer nights.
Reservations: Highly encouraged. Y'all can make a reservation here.
Considerations:45 seats; max 4 per tabular array

bartaco

1 Willet Ave, Port Chester
914.937.8226
Port Chester's favorite taco shack is back open up as of Saturday, June xiii, serving guests on its Byram River-facing patio.
Reservations: No; first-come, showtime-served

Café Hudson

i Van Der Donck St, Yonkers
914.338.7542
Café Hudson is opening up its spacious patio for burgers, sandwiches, specialty cocktails, and more, served with views of the

Café Hudson

1 Van Der Donck St, Yonkers
914.338.7542
Café Hudson is opening upwardly its spacious patio for burgers, sandwiches, specialty cocktails, and more, served with views of the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline.
Reservations: No; first come, first served.

Chat xix

19 Chatsworth Ave, Larchmont
914.833.8871
This niggling sidewalk-seating enclave is perfect for drinking an water ice-cold martini in the absurd shade.
Reservations: No; first-come; first-served.

Colony Grill

35 Abendroth Ave, Port Chester
914.934.2428
Kick dorsum and relax on Colony Grill's large patio for the perfect pairing of homemade pizza and a river view.
Reservations: No reservations. Starting time come up, first served.

Croton Tapsmith

129 Grand St, Croton-On-Hudson
914.271.2337
The closed on Tuesdays, the Tapsmith will reopen starting Wednesday for street-side outdoor serving.

Dolphin

one Van Der Donck St, Yonkers
914.751.8170

Flaunting comfort food with views of the Hudson River and Yonkers pier, Dolphin is open with sidewalk seating that accommodates parties of upwards to viii people.
Reservations: No; offset-come first served
Considerations:9 tables with 34 seats; mask required

Dubrovnik

271 Principal St, New Rochelle
914.637.3777
On the haven-like back patio at Dubrovnik, you'd be forgiven for wondering if yous've somehow left New Rochelle and ended upwardly in Croatia, where the chef is grilling whole fish over the wood-burning fire and the tomatoes in your salad are from the tangle of plants in the organic garden next to your table.
Reservations:Recommended (past phone) but walk-ins welcome
Considerations: 5 tables on terrace, vii in garden; contactless menus using QR codes

Esposito'south

18 Broadway, Valhalla
914.761.8640
Italian classics and family-friendly pizza nights are now possible at Esposito'due south open rooftop restaurant.
Reservations: Offered, but non required.

Fattroot Asian Kitchen

11 Wheeler Avenue, Pleasantville
914.579.2552
Satisfy your Asian streetfood cravings while never running out of sriracha at Fattroot's sidewalk-adjacent outdoor dining space.
Reservations: Required for dinner; showtime-come, first served for luncheon hours; book by phone
Considerations: limited carte du jour available

Fin & Mash/River Outpost Brewing Co.

5 John Walsh Blvd, Peekskill
914.788.4555
Craft beer brews, patio dining, and Hudson River views add up to a perfect summertime afternoon at these fine-dining options.
Reservations: Highly recommended. Brand a reservation here.
Considerations:Two-hour time limit per tabular array.

freebird kitchen & bar

161 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains
914.607.2476
With views of Mamaroneck Ave and a spacious rooftop, guests at freebird kitchen & bar can relax, kicking back, and enjoy Southern specialties while maintaining a safe altitude from others.
Reservations: Required; book by phone
Considerations: freebird kitchen & bar asks that customers be respectful of other guests and go along meals from 45 minutes to an 60 minutes due to limited seating.

Gigante Eatery & Bar

660 White Plains Rd, Eastchester
914.961.1001
Acclaimed Chef Samuel Kim serves up Italian-influenced, American cuisine from the condolement of Gigante's poolside patio.
Reservations: Required; make one here

The Grille at The Somers Pointe

yard West Hill Dr Due north, Somers
914.276.1000
Savour burgers, hot dogs, charcoal-broil and seafood with a view of the Somers National Golf Club from the Grille'southward charming stone patio.
Reservations: Encouraged.

One-half Moon

1 Loftier St, Dobbs Ferry
914.693.4130
It doesn't get much more summery than a drinking glass of rosé on the riverfront terrace at this Dobbs Ferry establishment. Guests tin relax on 1 of 2 beautiful patios, both equipped with their ain bar.
Reservations: No; first-come up, first served
Considerations: Each patio has 10-12 tables; alter in hours on website; one table on each patio that will seat ten; designated entrances and exits

Hudson Farmer & the Fish

11 River St, Sleepy Hollow
914.631.8380
The blue-stone patio butts right upwardly confronting the RiverWalk, with views of the Hudson River and the Mario Cuomo Bridge as the backdrop for ultra-fresh seafood and produce.
Reservations: Reservations past phone and walk-ins accepted
Considerations: Table time express to one hr fifteen minutes due to express tables/spacing restrictions.

IL FORNO Italian Kitchen

343 US-202, Somers
914.277.7575
Savour Italian classics on this Somer restaurant'due south beautiful outdoor patio surrounded past luscious green plants and umbrellas at each table for shade.
Reservations:Required; book by phone

JP Doyles

48 Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow

(914) 631-3015

KEE Oyster Firm

126-128 E Post Rd, White Plains
914.437.8535
White Plains' esteemed oyster business firm and seafood spot sports sidewalk-side by side dining space with atomic number 26 tables and chairs and plenty of umbrellas for shade.
Reservations: No

La Lanterna

23 Gray Oaks Ave, Yonkers
914.476.3060
Always seen a canopy of bistro lights from the Saw Mill and wondered, What's over there? The reply is La Lanterna. But don't allow the parkway-adjacent location deter yous, the wine garden is quite charming with tall, light-filled trees and cozy iron tables.
Reservations:First-come, get-go served
Considerations: 100 seats on patio; max 10 per table

La Vista Ristorante Italiano

355 Smith Ridge Rd, South Salem
914.533.2671
Homey vegetable gardens and lush landscaping carve up the fifty-person patio from the road at La Vista. Exterior seating comes with the same old-school pomp equally inside, including tableside presentations, a roving dessert cart, and generous pours of homemade grappas.
Reservations: Recommended

Le Fontane

137 Somerstown Turnpike, Katonah
914.232.9619
This peaceful garden patio has been rearranged to fit near 20 socially distanced tables. About tables will seat two, and others may seat iv to half dozen.
Reservations: Reservations required (but won't turn away walk-ins if a tabular array is available.) Reservations can exist made over the telephone or online here.
Considerations: If guests don't bring their own mask, Le Fontane will provide one, in addition to several hand sanitizing stations.

Le Jardin du Roi

95 Rex St, Chappaqua
914.2381368
The name may exist French, but the house-smoked barbecue is among the most popular (and delicious) offerings at this Due north County staple. Also quite appealing is the 75-seat brick patio surrounded by vines, perennial gardens, and a big, shady maple tree.
Reservations:No
Considerations:Almost 26 seats in the 24-hour interval; forty seats at nighttime

Maggie Spillane'due south

571 Gramatan Ave, Mount Vernon
914.699.8900
This rooftop garden in Fleetwood is a popular warm-weather haunt with 2 full bars and more than than a dozen flat-screen TVs for relaxing with a few beers (or strawberry daiquiri) and an guild of wings.
Reservations: Strongly encouraged, few walk-in tables will exist available. $50 deposit to brand a reservation. Online table availability viewing arrangement coming presently. For now, reservations can exist fabricated either past telephone or online hither.
Considerations: Tables will be limited iv people for now, and guests will be asked to stay no longer than 90 minutes due to limited seating.

Maria New Rochelle

11 Huguenot St, New Rochelle
914.636.0006
This modern Italian eatery with an American twist is open for outdoor dining near downtown New Rochelle and offers sidewalk seating lined with planters and umbrellas.
Reservations: First-come, get-go-served; reservations will exist able in the post-obit weeks.
Considerations: 20 seats available for dining.

Patsy's

Located fifteen miles from its original location in  East Harlem, Patsy's in New Rochelle feels worlds away from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis, serving coal-fired pizza to its aplenty outdoor seating areas where diners can watch boats go by in the New Rochelle marina.
Reservations:No; first-come, starting time served
Considerations:Ample outdoor seating; xc-infinitesimal dining limit; hour change (11 a.g. – 10 p.m. every night)

Peekskill Brewery

47 South H2o St, Peekskill
914.734.2337
Relax at spread-out picnic tables and enjoy outdoor beer service at Peekskill Brewery'southward  "Party Lot." (Y'all can even bring your pooch to this domestic dog-friendly space!)
Reservations: No
Considerations:No expect service, social club and take-out before finding a picnic table to sit downward at. No more than one person per group on line at in one case to identify orders; maintain 6-feet betwixt patrons on line.

Peter Pratt's Inn

673 Croton Heights Rd, Yorktown Heights
914.962.4090
Known for its farm-to-table nutrient, Peter Pratt's Inn is giving fresh food a new home in its Outdoor Dining Menu, featuring tasty dishes such equally buttermilk fried chicken and waffles, Vietnamese pork-shrimp bound rolls, and crustless key lime pies.
Reservations:Place a reservation by telephone.

Pizza and Brew

851 Central Park Ave, Scarsdale
914.472.1032
Pizza and Mash is open for al 'fresco dining, seating around threescore people on their spacious patio.
Reservations: First-come, showtime-served.

Purdy's Farmer & the Fish

100 Titicus Rd, North Salem
914.617.8380
On either the remodeled forepart porch of this 1775 farmhouse or in the shade of a tent on the pastoral lawn, customers can enjoy salubrious subcontract to table cuisine and beautiful views.
Reservations: Reservations required, likewise equally a $50 eolith per person. Book a reservation here.
Considerations: Vesture a mask when you enter or get upward from your table. Sanitizing stations will be available and 1-manner traffic to restrooms enforced.

The Rare Bit

23 Cedar St, Dobbs Ferry
914.693.8000
The Dobbs Ferry gastropub volition reopen starting this week with fifteen seats available for drinks, and side by side week with 55 seats outdoors — including vi tables for 2, 4 tables for 6, and two tables for 8. Expanded hours for brunch Friday through Sunday are expected shortly.
Reservations:Open table

Ruby-red Hat on the River

1 Span St, Irvington-on-Hudson
914.591.5888
A favorite summer haunt, dining on the patio promises spectacular views, plus a card of lite, shareable plates, such every bit pan-fried crab cake and Spanish "paella" risotto.
Reservations:No
Considerations: Menu is currently take-out and guests tin have a patio picnic at physically distanced tables at their will

Risotto

788 Commerce St, Thornwood
914.769.6000
With over 26 seats available, this cozy trattoria is now open for outdoor brunch and dinner service on their patio, including their fan-favorite cacio e pepe.
Reservations:No
Considerations: No sitting fee; tables for up to 4 guests;

RiverMarket

127 West Main Street, Tarrytown
914.631.3100
Enjoy some farm-to-table favorites and impressive cocktails at this Tarrytown joint with an outdoor patio that boasts views of the Cuomo bridge along with some of the all-time people watching in town.
Reservations:No; beginning-come first served
Considerations:Mask required on the patio until seated; patio capacity unchanged; no sitting fee; 3 people at a fourth dimension in restrooms

Rooster'due south Brews and Wings

1 Baker Street, Mohegan Lake
914.743.1797
Mohegan's downwardly-home chicken joint is back with its full menu, along with enough of food and drink specials to celebrate the partial reopening. Accept your orders to-go or enjoy them on the firm's new outdoor tables.

Rye Roadhouse

12 High St, Rye
914.925.2668
Rye's bayou original has just expanded its outdoor space to include ten tables split between the front end and rear of the eating house.
Reservations:Suggested

Scalini Osteria

65 Pondfield Rd, Bronxville
914.337.4935
Looking to impress a date? Nab a spot in the storybook courtyard, where 10 intimate tables nestled betwixt climbing ivy, alive plants, and the sounds of birds chirping (yes, actually) set the stage for one seriously romantic dinner.
Reservations:Recommended; luncheon walk-ins welcome if seats remain available
Considerations:Two-hr seating limit

Sherwood'due south

2136 Boston Postal service Rd, Larchmont
914.833.3317
Sherwood'southward is still offering take out only, only making tables in their garden open for use. If there is a table available, customers are welcome to catch a drink and bring their dinner exterior.

Shiraz

83 East Main St, Elmsford
914.345.6111
For those craving Mediterranean dishes, Elmsford'southward Shiraz is open up for takeout, commitment, and outdoor dining!
Reservations: Aye; call or book online
Considerations: 50 seats available; outdoor seating in the front of the restaurant as well as the dorsum; mask required

Sonora

179 Rectory St, Port Chester
914.933.0200
Port Chester's Sonora is back, offering express outdoor seating on its deck.
Reservations: No; offset-come, first seated
Considerations: Max 4 per table; customers are asked to respect 90 minute sitting limit.

Southern Table

39 Marble Avenue Pleasantville
914.618.3355
Pleasantville's southern staple is reopening its patio to customers to customers this calendar week.
Reservations:None for the first week or so; expected later.

Spaccarelli's

238 Saw Mill River Rd, Millwood
914.941.0105
Spaccarelli's is opening its patio for al fresco dining, serving Italian classics at a safe altitude.
Reservations: Outset-come, first-served.
Considerations: Offer one-time use menus

Sunset Cove

238 Green St, Tarrytown
914.366.7889
For those who are looking for Hudson River views with their dinner, Sunset Cove offers two options: Guests can sit at outdoor tables located in front of the dining room for a more than traditional eating place and waitstaff experience; or order via have-out service and seat themselves at other available tables on the patio.
Reservations: Volume a reservation here.
Considerations: Limited menu, and waitstaff are no longer serving alcoholic beverages. Withal, guests may order drinks at the bar and bring them direct to their tables themselves. Sunset Cove is using text paging to allow guests to expect outside of eatery and know when their table is ready.

Taco Dive Bar

55 Hudson Ave, Peekskill
914.788.8226
There's sidewalk seating for 20, but the mural-covered courtyard (where you can also order from Buns-N-Bourbon and Hudson Creamery) is where it'southward at for chilling with friends over tacos and margaritas — all with views of Riverfront Green Park and passing trains.
Reservations:No
Considerations: Carte du jour is currently take-out and guests can use the outdoor seating at will

Tauk

401 Main St, Armonk
914.730.1144
A beautiful outdoor patio, warm lobster rolls, Montauk Brewing Company beers on tap, and live music on Sat nights bring summer vibes to Armonk Square.
Reservations:No
Considerations: Outdoor space opens Fri, June 12. 90-minute dining limit on all tables to brand time for proper cleaning and sanitization between guests.

Traditions 118

11 Old Tomahawk St, Granite Springs
914.248.7200
Whether it's dining under the shade of a spacious tent, laughing with family on the patio, or playing a friendly game of bocce, Traditions 118 has many ways to savour their redesigned outdoor space.
Reservations:Phone call to brand a reservation.

Tredici Due north

578 Anderson Colina Rd, Purchase
914.997.4113
Creekside dining provides a lovely ambiance at Purchase's upscale Italian restaurant.
Reservations:Required.

Tequila Sunrise

145 Larchmont Ave, Larchmont
914.834.6378
Enjoy a sizzling fajita and frozen margarita in the newly expanded sidewalk/street café at Tequila Sunrise.
Reservations:Aye; call to place a reservation. Walk-ins as well welcome.

Via Forno Wood Fired Pizza

2 Garth Rd, Scarsdale
914.566.6464
Between its side patio and front sidewalk seating, Via Forno is comfortably seating effectually lx guests while maintaining social distancing regulations. More customers volition exist able to enjoy their wood-fired pizza and wine soon with the expansion of a rear patio soon to be in structure.
Reservations: Reservations are highly recommended, simply not required; call to place a reservation.

Hamlet Social

251 East Main St, Mountain Kisco
914.864.1255
The body of water of open umbrellas at Hamlet Social'southward popular, East Main Street patio, signals it is open for business, serving crisp cocktails and Tuscan kale salad.
Reservations: Beginning-come, kickoff-served for tiffin. Telephone call alee for dinner.

Villaggio

389 N Central Ave, Hartsdale
914.949.3427
From fabricated to guild Italian and delicious pizza, to a classic American burger, Villagio's Eating place and Café is serving the works on their open patio.
Reservations: Accepting reservations; open up seating, infinite permitting
Considerations: Newspaper table covers changed after each diner

Walter'south Hot Dogs

937 Palmer Ave, Mamaroneck
914.500.5029
186 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains
914.397.9406
Walter's, a Westchester landmark that'south been serving it's critically acclaimed hotdogs since 1919 has made outdoor seating available once once more at both its locations.
Reservations:No

The Winery at Saint George

1715 E Main St, Mohegan Lake
914.455.4272
Bask dinner and wine on Saint George Restaurant'south spacious outdoor patio, now with 12 socially distanced open tables.
Reservations: Reservations recommended. Book a reservation hither.

Wood & Fire

59 Marble Ave, Pleasantville
914.747.2611
118 Brook St, Scarsdale
914.722.4854
Patios at both of the Italian-Southern hybrid's locations will be reopening this week for sit-down service.
Reservations: Not for the kickoff week or so; expected later on.

Wooden Spoon

vi Partition St, New Rochelle
914.278.9432
Wooden Spoon will be opening its lovely lawn patio for lunch and dinner, serving up to 32 guests in the outdoor space at once.
Reservations: First-come, first-served.
Considerations: The newly renovated patio infinite is still shaping upward, so reservations won't really begin until on or about Friday, June 12.

X20 Xaviars on Hudson

71 H2o Grant St, Yonkers
914.2965.1111
There'due south riverside patio seating, where up to twoscore guests tin can enjoy everything from sushi to butternut squash bisque while soaking in views of the Palisades and George Washington Bridge.
Reservations:Required. Book a reservation hither, or by phone.

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