Where to Sit Outside This Summer

It's my favorite time of year... time to sit outside! At least once per week for the next 2-3 months whenever Bradd asks me "where do you want to go tonight," I am guaranteed to respond with "I dunno, someplace we can sit outside..."

Philadelphia's outdoor dining options have grown tremendously in the past few years. If you ask people where to eat/drink en plein air, many will suggest the Graffiti Bar in the back of Sampan, Stephen Starr's Frankford Hall and the new Morgan's Pier. We are anxious to check out Morgan's Pier as advocates for better usage of Penn's Landing.

Foobooz has a nice long Outdoor Dining Guide, with many, many great restaurants to choose from. If you're more looking to sit and sip some drinks with friends, maybe/maybe not grab a bite, here are just a few of many spots to consider: