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Earlier this week, New York’s congestion pricing went fully into effect. As one of the first cities in the nation to implement such a plan, the policy is designed to reduce traffic, encourage public transit use and fund transit infrastructure to the tune of $15 billion. But how does this translate to everyday commuters? For those of us who drive, vehicles entering below 60th Street will now be charged a toll of $9. And this is just the start, as the toll is set to rise to $15 in 2031. If you are already feeling the squeeze, this Midtown East restaurant has something to ease your burdens and your wallet.
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This Friday, Fresco by Scotto is hosting a special congestion pricing dinner. To ease the financial burden of guests who are impacted by the tolls, the Italian restaurant will deduct $9 from anyone who drove to the restaurant. Taking us back to simpler times, the restaurant will also feature a DJ spinning the greatest hits from the ’90s.
“As a family-owned restaurant in the heart of New York City, we understand the challenges our guests face, especially with the new congestion pricing,” said owner of Fresco by Scotto’s Rosanna Scotto. “This dinner is our way of saying thank you for choosing to dine with us—we want to make the experience as enjoyable and stress-free as possible, even before you walk through our doors.”
The only catch is each table needs to order at least one appetizer and one main course to get the deal. And, well, drive a car.
Will this completely alleviate your stress? Perhaps not. But will an order of Mama Scotto's Meatball alla Toscana help a bit? We’d have to say yes. Reserve your spot here.