Let me be honest. I’ve never been a big fan of outdoor dining. When I go to a restaurant, I like to be inside, preferably at a booth or banquet, so I can take in the atmosphere. It also lets me take in those little details such as the lighting, the music (any auto-tune music gets an instant penalty) and the noise levels.
I shy away from sidewalk dining since, while people-watching is great, you never know when a box truck is going to pull up in front of you to idle for a half-hour, obstructing your view and your lungs.
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That said, COVID-19 gave me a new, if not forced, appreciation of dining outdoors. Sure, it led me to popular outdoor spots such as City View Cafe and Arnold's (which, though the courtyard has a roof, feels very much outside), but here are some of the other places I discovered (or rediscovered) this past year.
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