LAKE LOUISE, ALBERTA - Skiers at an ice bar in Lake Louise, Canada.
Getty ImagesAcross the country, the newest trend in bars might just be space heaters.
There is no current uniform status for bars and restaurants across the country in the wake of new coronavirus cases. But one thing is clear: outdoor dining, even in winter, will be a new part of the dining landscape. And while each venue will tackle the problem differently (from individually heated pods to strategically placed space heaters), there’s a few things you can do to plan ahead for winter outdoor drinks and dining.
One thing to remember is that, unlike past winters, you can’t assume that once you arrive at your destination, you’ll be able to peel off layers. There might be lines outside or you may be seated far from a space heater.
This winter, take notes from apres ski culture (or camping, if that’s more your speed) and assume you will be outside in the cold for hours.
BERLIN, GERMANY - Guests wear parkas to keep warm at Angiyok, a bar in Berlin that maintains a ... [+]
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To start with the obvious: thin under layers are key. Many New Yorkers swear by Uniqlo’s warmth-retaining Heattech, but there are many options out there, especially if you think creatively. Form-fitting, sheer exercise tops and t-shirts, for example, will keep you warm without creating bulk under sweaters.
Definitely don’t discount leggings, long underwear or even the compression tights that athletes wear. When the weather drops below freezing, wearing layers under your pants makes all the difference in the world.
A New York winter night could drop to below freezing come mid-December. Dressing like you’re heading out to the slopes in Quebec, instead of a night club in Williamsburg, will make all the difference in the world.
Hand and feet warmers
If you’ve spent time doing outdoor winter activities, like ice fishing or drinking in an ice bar, you’ll be familiar with hand warmers. These small packets, popular in ski resorts, fit into gloves (and shoes) and provide instant warmth for up to ten hours, depending on the manufacturer. Stock up on these, and put one or two inside coat pockets as well as gloves to make outdoor drinking more bearable.
Guests at an ice hotel In Quebec, Canada.
Gamma-Rapho via Getty ImagesBring your own blanket
Restaurant and bar customers have never had to consider blankets before. Why would you? Before 2020, if you were at an outdoors bar on a brisk night, management would provide a complimentary blanket. It was simple hospitality.
Some venues may still do that. But in the age of COVID, is that the best idea? Do people feel comfortable sharing a blanket that has been touched several times that night? Skip past that quandary by tucking a thin portable blanket into a backpack on your way out. The worst that can happen is that you don’t need it.
Back up face masks
It’s a given that you’ll be wearing a face mask. (And wearing one will also keep you warm.) But when the wind kicks up, there’s always a chance that a flimsy mask will fly off. Dirty and lost face masks are commonplace across city sidewalks now.
Toss a back up face mask in your bag on the way out, especially on windy or rainy nights, so that you have something to put on, if needed.
The Link LonkOctober 29, 2020 at 02:34AM
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