I cannot think of a better way to enjoy a Sunday afternoon during PERFECT spring weather than outside on a beautiful patio with a bottle of something delicious in the company of great friends.
When I’m trying to find a patio on the fly, I can never remember my favorite spots. Seems ridiculous, but you’ve felt the same way I’m sure. It’s like when you want to try out a new place, but you can’t think of the 10 places you talked about with friends during the week.
So, off the top of my head here are a few of my favorites (in no particular order):
New York:
- Central Park (bring a picnic)
- Peninsula roof top – Midtown
- Soho House roof deck – Meatpacking
- Friend of the Farmer – Gramcery Park
- Soho Grand Hotel
- Locanda Verde – TriBeCa
- Pastis – Meatpacking
- Mole – Meatpacking
- Crosby Hotel – Soho
- Elizabeth – Soho
- Dos Caminos - Soho
- Extra Virgin – West Village
- Sant Ambroeus – West Village
Los Angeles:
- Beverly Hills Hotel pool
- Four Seasons West Hollywood
- Toast
- Urth Cafe
- Bread – 3rd @ Robertson
- Shutters
- Moonshadows – Malibu
- Anywhere on Sunset Plaza
- The Abbey – West Hollywood
Houston:
- Tiny Boxwoods (pictured above)
- Houston Country Club (private)
- La Griglia
- Four Seasons pool
- Ruggles Green – City Center
- Tasting Room – Uptown Park
- Cyclone Anaya’s – Midtown
- Hudson
Dallas – I only know the Hotel Zaza – I prefer it’s intimate and small setting over the Houston location
Austin (the few I know):
- Four Seasons
- Hotel Saint Cecilia (private)
- San Jose bar
- Perla’s
- Taco Express
- Hula Hut
- Salt Lick
- Moonshine
Unfortunately spring hasn’t blown into the north yet, so we feel for you guys up there freezing. I hope this list keeps you strong until Spring comes!
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