Eat outside

Warm weather makes you long for leisurely meals and cocktails enjoyed outdoors

By Emily Sullivan

Special to Metromix
May 9, 2008

Eat outside
Photos:
Pond House Café Elbow Room Agave Grill Southington Harry’s Place
Spring in Connecticut can be a bit like rolling the dice—double sixes one day, snake eyes the next. So, it’s best to take advantage of the good days when they come. The recent bout of warm weather has made everyone long for leisurely meals and cocktails taken outside—preferably on some Venetian piazza.

But while a view of San Marco may be out of the question, there are still plenty places with lovely outdoor seating that will allow you to take advantage of the idyllic weather while it lasts.

Here are five great places to enjoy a great meal and the lovely weather.