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Five Patios That Weren’t Here Last Year

There’s a brave new world of patios out there. Fledgling alfresco wonderlands that didn’t exist this time last year. Yes, it’s time to SPF up and pay homage to spring’s greatest gift to us all. So here they are: five new patios worthy of your be-sunglassed visage this season. Go to them.

FOR HAPPY HOUR RIBEYE-ERY

KR SteakBar

The scene: A gravelly outdoor steak-consuming arena closed in by a nest-like fence made of intertwined branches. Surrounded by trees with actual nests. Imagine that.
The provisions: Go for the dry-aged porterhouse for two. Maybe some sweetbreads. Little octopus, perhaps. Go nuts. You’re patio-ing now.
Hashtags: #shade #loosenedties #mysteakisbiggerthanyours

FOR HIDING OUT OVER SUSHI

Taka Sushi

The scene: Lots of sake-fueled chopstick gesturing in Taka’s semi-hidden new backyard. Grab the light-blue metal two-top. It’s in direct sunlight.
The provisions: Sushi from the sushi bar (like barbecue eel nigiri) and drinks from the regular bar (like plum wine sake).
Hashtags: #bestkeptsecret #skittlescoloredchairs #konnichiwa

FOR THE THREE-SANGRIA LUNCH

La Tagliatella

The scene: A small cement side patio with a great view of the action on 8th Street.
The provisions: You’re outside. Have some sangria. Get involved. Keep the quattro formaggi coming (or any of the other 398-ish pasta combinations) and model some sunglasses. Or maybe just wear a pair.
Hashtags: #decisionsdecisions #hugeportions #Italianproblems

FOR LATE-AFTERNOON CORNHOLING

Monday Night Brewing

The scene: A giant patio attached to the brewery with string lights and cornhole. Commandeer a picnic table and don’t budge for an hour.
The provisions: The occasional food truck like Happy Belly or Mighty Meatballs. But you’re not here for the food. You’re here for the Belgian-style wits and Scotch ales.
Hashtags: #brewedawakening #hoppyhour #beerpunsarefun

FOR CATCHING THE GAME OVER RUM PUNCH

Big Kahuna

The scene: Plenty of Braves-related dialogue in a slick, semi-covered alfresco lounge. Grab a spot on the lime green couch. Great leisure color.
The provisions: The kind of stuff you’d find at a beachside hut in Santa Monica: tacos, fajitas, shrimp burgers and cucumber margaritas.
Hashtags: #eattheworm #silversurfer #basetancamp