TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey has expanded its definition of "outdoor dining" in order to allow more restaurants to reopen for in-person service.Areas of restaurants with at least two open sides are now considered outdoor, including in establishments with fixed roofs.Governor Murphy says at least half of the wall space must be able to open in order to be considered outdoor dining."I'm pleased that many of our peer states are following our lead in pushing back the resumption of indoor dining.
We have made many difficult decisions based on the metrics and public health guidelines and this certainly was one of the most difficult," Murphy said during his press conference on Wednesday.