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Pull up a chair and grab a cold drink at these hot summer patios!
from DiningOut Chicago
 
May 23, 2012
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This summer, Chicago has the perfect outdoor dining for everyone. Sip a bellini among Katharina Fritsch sculptures at Terzo Piano, enjoy farm-fresh summer specials on Province's patio, or order one of Erie Cafe's finest steaks while overlooking the Chicago River. Quince serves contemporary American cuisine on their front porch veranda facing a green grassy lawn, or be transported to southeast Asia with Pasteur's soon-to-open lush courtyard patio. Have a snapper filleted tableside at Le Colonial's open air rooftop.Let's head to these perfect summer spaces and raise a glass to sunshine! To stay up-to-date on all facets of summer dining in Chicago, including special menus, events, and giveaways, follow DiningOut Chicago on Facebook and Twitter! |
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Quince at The Homestead
847.570.8400
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Quince, located at The Homestead in Evanston, offers contemporary American cuisine, craft cocktails and diverse wines on the charming veranda. Located on the front porch of the building, dining guests will enjoy the sleek silver furniture, white tablecloth linens and comfy taupe pillows. The veranda seats approximately 20. Executive Chef Andy Motto's menu is available Tuesday through Sunday evenings (Tuesday-Thursday 5:30-9:30pm; Friday 5:30-10pm; Saturday 5-10pm; and Sunday 5-10pm). |
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The modern outdoor patio at Province is covered by shadesails and sits back from the street. A mosaic tile wall surrounds two sides of the patio, with the third defined by the floor-to-ceiling glass windows of the restaurant. Enjoy the fresh touches of plants and trees designed by Bukiety Florists while you enjoy the fresh food of Executive Chef Randy Zweiban. Province is committed to Latin-influenced farm-to-table cuisine and sustainable operations. |
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Le Colonial (312) 255-0088 
Le Colonial's sidewalk café and open air terrace reign as the "oasis" of the Gold Coast, amidst the bustling Rush Street. Find a spot on the charming sidewalk café surrounded by potted palms, or if you prefer to "see without being seen" sneak up to the second floor open air terrace. Dine on fresh seafood and salads in the spirit of the summer; favorites include the whole snapper, filleted tableside, and the goi bun so, a scallop and noodle salad with so many flavors and textures, you can enjoy it as an entrée. Don't forget to check out their cocktail list, including the "as you like it" section - choose from mango, lychee, or ginger and have the cocktail as a martini or margarita. It's no wonder Le Colonial is a Chicago staple - they have the food, service, ambiance and of course, the view.
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Terzo Piano & Piano Terra 312.443.8650
 This summer, Terzo Piano offers two outdoor dining options: the Bluhm Family Terrace, featuring a seasonal rotation of sculptures and one-of-a-kind views of the city skyline and Millennium Park, and a new outdoor sister restaurant, Piano Terra, opening May 25. Terzo Piano's terrace offers the full menu as well as a full bar and couch seating in the lounge area. Piano Terra, "ground floor" in Italian, will operate from 11:30am to 2:30pm daily in the North Garden with a menu of local, organic, made-to-order salads, housemade focaccia and sodas, a dessert, and Illy espresso drinks. You can find the menu, which changes daily, on Facebook and Twitter.
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Pasteur 773.728.4800
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Pasteur, the recently re-opened Edgewater  favorite specializing in Vietnamese cuisine, is preparing for the Chicago summer with two outdoor dining options. Sidewalk seating for 30 outside of Pasteur's striking white façade has just opened. In addition, a courtyard patio capable of accommodating up to 150 will open mid-summer. Inspired by owner Kim Nguyen's lush garden courtyard at her childhood home in Laos, the patio will mimic Pasteur's elegant yet warm interior and will feature a water wall and greenery. Pasteur continues to expand their menu for the summer months with plans to introduce a selection of new dishes -including four Banh Mihs- in the coming weeks.
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Erie Cafe 312.266.2300A Chicago standby, Erie Cafe's outdoor café offers an enviable view of the city's south skyline. Known for its outstanding steaks, chops, and prime rib, Erie Café has an unpretentious, friendly atmosphere focused on excellent, satisfying food.  Enjoy classic seafood while gazing out over the Chicago River, or a glass of wine with the Willis Tower in the distance. Erie Café specializes in modern American cuisine such as broiled strip loin, steak, lamb chops, and whitefish, as well as sides like broiled mushrooms and Lyonnaise potatoes.
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 Zapatista 312.435.1307
Zapatista in the South Loop offers a great outdoor dining space. Located at 1307 S Wabash, on the sidewalk patio you can enjoy the cuisines of Mexico in an open and airy setting that comes alive at night with a great energy. Zapatista's signature sizzling fajitas pair nicely with a Zapatista cocktail and this is the place to visit during the summer to cool off and enjoy a freshly made margarita. Daily drink specials and seating available all day make Zapatista a revolutionary outdoor dining experience!
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