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12 Great Places to Drink and Eat Outside, A Photo Tribute

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Jaya Saxena

Published Jun 22, 2010

Modified Jun 23, 2010

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Flickr user pjcolemanBohemian Hall: There is no way this isn't one of the top outdoor bars in the world. Sure, it gets crowded and loud, and the line to get in can reach around the block at noon on Saturdays, but you don't stick around for 100 years unless you're that good. All beers, from the humblest Stella Artois to the finest Slovakian Golden Pheasant, are $15 a pitcher. The menu is mainly Czech, with some things like buffalo wings thrown in, but centers around Klobasa, pierogi, goulash and Anglická Slanina, a dish of just bacon and pickles that is actually really delicious once you figure out how to eat it.29-19 24th Avenue, Queens; 718-728-9278

 

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You spend enough time stuck inside reading Gothamist at work; why should you be imprisoned by walls and roofs all over again on your free time? It's summer, and you are entitled to drink and eat outside, with nothing separating you from the stars but a thin layer of gabardine. With that in mind, we've put together this handy guide to some outdoor dining and drinking spots to hit this summer. Some are old standbys, some are new arrivals, and none of them feature any of that B.S. sidewalk seating. They are, in order of appearance, Bohemian Hall, B Bar, Faustina, Ardesia, The Summit, Hot Bird, The Upstairs, Luckydog, Blackout, Traif, Sky Terrace/Private Park, and The Rock Shop.

N.B.: These selections are a complement to last year's choices, all of which are still highly recommendable (except the The Ravel Hotel Rooftop Bar & Lounge in Long Island City; it's actually a nightmare—sorry about that one guys!), so before you tell us about all the places we missed, please do take a moment to review last year's list, thanks.

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