City Winery will soon require $50 on-site COVID-19 test for patrons

A New York City restaurant will soon require all patrons to take a rapid coronavirus test at the door before being allowed to eat inside two days a week.

In what may be a first for Big Apple eateries, City Winery in the Meatpacking District will launch its pilot testing program on Tuesday.

“Given the change of the seasons, finding the next level of safety and comfort level for people to dine indoors is critical for us today,” Michael Dorf, the founder and CEO, said in a press release.

“A COVID-19 test is one of the only solutions to get patrons inside restaurants for the next five months until the springtime.”

Guests who want to visit the Pier 57 establishment on Tuesdays and Wednesdays will pre-pay $50 per person for the test when making a reservation via Resy online.

Upon arrival, a health professional will administer a nasal swab, and patrons will be able to sip on a glass of City Winery bubbly while they wait the 10 to 15 minutes for their results.

If the results are negative, the guests can go in — though they’ll still have to follow standard regulations such as wearing a mask and social distancing.

Should the test be positive, the venue will send the results to be verified by a lab — but the individual won’t be allowed in.

The eatery is still open test-free Thursday through Monday, and also offers outdoor dining.

via: https://nypost.com/2020/11/18/city-winery-will-require-50-on-site-covid-19-test-for-diners/

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