Outdoor dining was about to expire in L.A. this month. Why it just got a last-minute reprieve
LA TimesA pandemic-era outdoor dining program credited with helping Los Angeles restaurants survive at a time when so many have shuttered or are struggling was set to expire at the end of the year, possibly leaving hundreds of restaurateurs in limbo. The extension gave restaurant owners more time to apply for the permanent Al Fresco Program, which the City Council approved about a year ago with the application process opened in February. Christian Frizzell, owner of the Redwood Bar & Grill, a downtown Los Angeles fixture since the 1930s revived as a pirate-themed pub, was among the first to apply for the outdoor dining program. “Thousands of businesses have been assisted this year building on our momentum to change City Hall into an advocate for businesses — not a barrier,” Bass said.“That’s why we’re extending the Al Fresco Outdoor Dining Program deadline — because we must support businesses and help them thrive.”
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