This year’s patio guide contains 15 newly minted (or new to our list) outdoor spaces that we visited over the year.
This spring has been a little Jekyll and Hyde, so a few newbies haven’t opened yet, but there are some brand-new stunners, and, of course, all of our returning favorites are worth a visit, too. You have a few months to make a list and check them off, one by one!
We also want to encourage you to be patient as restaurants staff up for the season, especially outdoors. In some cases, menus and hours might be limited, and staffing shortages mean you might be waiting a little longer (hopefully in the sunshine!) for your food or drinks.
Here’s this year’s guide:
New kids on the block
Neighborhood gems
Spots to see and be seen
Along the water and scenic
Breweries, distilleries and wineries
Our readers had thoughts, too. Here are their favorites, from online voting: