Summer and AL FRESCO SEASON is Here

Summer meals are a pleasure when sitting out of doors and taking in the street scenes of New York City. Whether you're planning an outing or having a Manhattan style "staycation," we have rounded up some of our favorite al fresco dining spots. Kick back, relax and enjoy fine food and refreshing drinks.

Vella Wine Bar and Kitchen (Upper East Side) They offer a delightful Mediterranean tapas experience, fine wines, and much more for guests of the neighborhood. Visit: http://vellawinebar.com/.

Café Fiorello (Upper West Side) This is a sophisticated spot with thin crust pizza and delicious traditional Italian entrees. Visit: https://www.cafefiorello.com/.

Del Frisco's Grille (Rockefeller Center and Brookfield Place) This stylish bistro serves is a go-to spot both in midtown and downtown. Visit: https://delfriscosgrille.com/.

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House (Midtown) This fine dining steakhouse makes your meal a real event to remember. Visit https://delfriscos.com/.

Taboon (Hell's Kitchen) The welcoming restaurant offers Modern Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Cuisine. Visit: http://www.taboononline.com/.

Denino's (Greenwich Village) Well known for some of the best pizzas in the neighborhood, they offer a full menu of Italian specialties. Visit: http://deninosgreenwichvillage.com/.

Natsumi Tapas (Gramercy) Japanese/Italian fusion defines the cuisine at this sleek, inviting restaurant. Visit: http://www.natsumitapas.com/.

Sushi by Bou (Chelsea) Chef David Bouhadana now has an outdoor omakase bar at the Limelight Patio in the Chelsea neighborhood. Visit: https://www.sushibybou.com/.

Boulton & Watt (Alphabet City) The spacious corner block of East Houston and Avenue A is a great spot for evening dining or a sunny weekend brunch. Visit: http://boultonandwattnyc.com/.

Grunhaus (Lower East Side) The venue is brimming with greenery, communal tables, and games. The garage style windows transform the beer hall into a? breezy beer garden. ? Visit: https://www.grunhausnyc.com/.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Venues; Grunhaus by Milena London

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