Alfresco is far from over, as outdoor dining continues to evolve in backyard culture, pushing home design and social gatherings into new territory. Built-in features now replace makeshift setups, ...

New York City’s outdoor dining program began as an emergency solution to an economic crisis. Now it’s about to become a permanent feature of our city streets. City Council’s long-awaited vote to make ...

Denver City Council voted unanimously to adopt Denver's Department of Community Planning and Development's proposed new standards for businesses to keep outdoor patios on their private property this ...

New York City has released the final rules of its permanent outdoor dining program designed to keep sidewalks clear for pedestrians and put limits on how long restaurants can keep their structures out ...

Patios and creative outdoor dining spaces became a necessity to keep restaurants afloat during the pandemic; now, they’re being leveraged as additional revenue streams. Attracting and retaining patio ...

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The North Africa–inspired decor at cocktail bar Medina. Photograph by Mariah Miranda. Restaurateur Rose Previte’s travels in North Africa during college left an impression, and the Maydan owner aims ...