Al fresco, patios & sidewalks

Where to dine outside this spring in NYC

RESTAURANTS • The Nines

• Bar Pitti (Village), classic celeb-y sidewalk scene

• Pastis (Meatpacking, above), cinematic Meatpacking standby

• Jack’s Wife Freda (Soho), pitch-perfect Paris sidewalk café vibe

• Lodi (Rock Center), Mattos food and Today Show cameos

• Bryant Park Grill (Midtown), great European-style terrace

• The Fulton (Seaport), Seaport views, Seaport space, Seaport-sized

• Celestine (Dumbo), front row patio for East River action  

• Cafe Spaghetti (Carroll Gardens), big backyard, great for groups

• Olmstead (Prospect Heights), nu-standard for backyard tables