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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n1. Gertie <\/h2>\n\n\n\n357 Grand Street between Marcy + Havemeyer Street<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\nThe Setting: Outfitted in colorful pendant banners, thriving greenery, and baby blue dining tables, Gertie<\/a>\u2018s patio truly captures that \u201csummer in the city\u201d feeling. They just announced the re-launch of their Modern \u201cJew-ish\u201d menu, so you can try all their menu classics in all their glory. <\/p>\n\n\n\nOn the Table: Relish Tray, Broccoli Melt, Rotisserie Chicken Dinner with Corn on the Cob<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Frenchette \/ Estela<\/h2>\n\n\n\n600 5th Avenue between 49th + 50th Street<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\nThe Setting: These two iconic New York institutions have teamed up with Rockefeller Center to create a dining experience truly like no other. Every Wednesday and Thursday, enjoy French eats from Frenchette<\/a>, and on Fridays and Saturdays, it\u2019s your choice from a selection of seafood from Estela<\/a>. '\u2018Dine at the Rink<\/a>\u2018 is only available for the rest of September, so reserve your table before it\u2019s too late!<\/p>\n\n\n\nOn the Table: Both restaurants have put together pre-fixe picnic baskets filled with seasonal menu items including summer corn vichyssoise, petite terrine de pintade, Spanish tortilla with bottarga, (Frenchette) and Duxbury gem oysters, snow crab, and scallop crudo (Estela). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Shuka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n38 Macdougal Street between West Houston + Prince Street<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\nThe Setting: Shuka<\/a> has constructed their very own outside oasis for their outdoor diners to feel as if they\u2019re inside those bright blue doors. Great news \u2013 they are now open for lunch so we can dine al fresco all day long.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOn the Table: Whipped Feta + Pistachio, Shawarma Spice Chicken Kebabs, Watermelon Tunis Cocktail<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n4. Sushi Lab<\/h2>\n\n\n\n132 West 47th Street between 6th + 7th Avenue<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\nThe Setting: Take your omakase experience to new heights at Sushi Lab<\/a>. This newly-opened Midtown spot offers beautifully plated sushi dishes, creative cocktails and imaginative desserts. Sit by the chef\u2019s counter or grab a table, both amidst the garden-like atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOn the Table: Avocado Fries, Chef\u2019s Selection Omakase, Boba Flan<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Niche Niche<\/h2>\n\n\n\n43 Macdougal Street between King Street + West Houston<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\nThe Setting: Niche Niche<\/a> now takes their dinner seatings 6 feet apart. Sit down at one of their cute tables complete with a mini fan and a fringe umbrella, for either of their evening seatings at 6PM or 8PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOn the Table: Each week, their offerings change with menu \u201ctakeovers\u201d from industry all-stars \u2013 check out their Instagram<\/a> for each week\u2019s menu!<\/p>\n\n\n\n6. Ruby\u2019s Cafe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n198 East 11th Street between 2nd + 3rd Avenue<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\nThe Setting: Pink paint, twinkle lights, and flowers galore. Ruby\u2019s Cafe<\/a> spared no expense at making their patio space special for all their customers. Bask in the afternoon sun for their Brunch menu, or sit under the stars for Dinner dishes. Either way, tables are first come, first served!<\/p>\n\n\n\nOn the Table: Crispy Rice Bowl, Fried Chicken Sandwich, Watermelon Mimosa<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n7. Ampia Rooftop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n100 Broad Street, enter on Bridge Street between Broad + Whitehall Street<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\nThe Setting: Socially-distance yourself in style with Ampia Rooftop<\/a>\u2018s private dining greenhouses. Each greenhouse includes just enough room for two, so you and that special someone can enjoy Italian cuisine safely in your own bubble while taking in views of the Financial District.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOn the Table: Tartara Di Tonno, Tris Signature Gnocchi Dish, Street Supreme Mezcalita Cocktail<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Drift In<\/h2>\n\n\n\n389 West Street between 10th Street + Christopher Street<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\nThe Setting: Brought to us by the creatives behind Grand Banks, Drift In<\/a> is this summer\u2019s newest addition to the West Side Highway. This riverside spot is the perfect place to grab a bite to eat, sip on a cocktail, and soak up the last bits of summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOn the Table: Lobster BLT, Oysters Champagne, Island Time Cocktail<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Boucherie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n99 7th Avenue South, between Grove Street + Barrow Street<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\nThe Setting: Dine like the French do at Boucherie<\/a>\u2018s charming outdoor cafe. Each table is partitioned off with custom wooden dividers, protecting all of those who are seated from one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOn the Table: Tarte \u00e0 La Tomate, Steak Frites Au Poivre, Cr\u00e8me Br\u00fbl\u00e9e<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Setting: Outfitted in colorful pendant banners, thriving greenery, and baby blue dining tables, Gertie<\/a>\u2018s patio truly captures that \u201csummer in the city\u201d feeling. They just announced the re-launch of their Modern \u201cJew-ish\u201d menu, so you can try all their menu classics in all their glory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n On the Table: Relish Tray, Broccoli Melt, Rotisserie Chicken Dinner with Corn on the Cob<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Setting: These two iconic New York institutions have teamed up with Rockefeller Center to create a dining experience truly like no other. Every Wednesday and Thursday, enjoy French eats from Frenchette<\/a>, and on Fridays and Saturdays, it\u2019s your choice from a selection of seafood from Estela<\/a>. '\u2018Dine at the Rink<\/a>\u2018 is only available for the rest of September, so reserve your table before it\u2019s too late!<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the Table: Both restaurants have put together pre-fixe picnic baskets filled with seasonal menu items including summer corn vichyssoise, petite terrine de pintade, Spanish tortilla with bottarga, (Frenchette) and Duxbury gem oysters, snow crab, and scallop crudo (Estela). <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Setting: Shuka<\/a> has constructed their very own outside oasis for their outdoor diners to feel as if they\u2019re inside those bright blue doors. Great news \u2013 they are now open for lunch so we can dine al fresco all day long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the Table: Whipped Feta + Pistachio, Shawarma Spice Chicken Kebabs, Watermelon Tunis Cocktail<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Setting: Take your omakase experience to new heights at Sushi Lab<\/a>. This newly-opened Midtown spot offers beautifully plated sushi dishes, creative cocktails and imaginative desserts. Sit by the chef\u2019s counter or grab a table, both amidst the garden-like atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the Table: Avocado Fries, Chef\u2019s Selection Omakase, Boba Flan<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Setting: Niche Niche<\/a> now takes their dinner seatings 6 feet apart. Sit down at one of their cute tables complete with a mini fan and a fringe umbrella, for either of their evening seatings at 6PM or 8PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the Table: Each week, their offerings change with menu \u201ctakeovers\u201d from industry all-stars \u2013 check out their Instagram<\/a> for each week\u2019s menu!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Setting: Pink paint, twinkle lights, and flowers galore. Ruby\u2019s Cafe<\/a> spared no expense at making their patio space special for all their customers. Bask in the afternoon sun for their Brunch menu, or sit under the stars for Dinner dishes. Either way, tables are first come, first served!<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the Table: Crispy Rice Bowl, Fried Chicken Sandwich, Watermelon Mimosa<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Setting: Socially-distance yourself in style with Ampia Rooftop<\/a>\u2018s private dining greenhouses. Each greenhouse includes just enough room for two, so you and that special someone can enjoy Italian cuisine safely in your own bubble while taking in views of the Financial District.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the Table: Tartara Di Tonno, Tris Signature Gnocchi Dish, Street Supreme Mezcalita Cocktail<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Setting: Brought to us by the creatives behind Grand Banks, Drift In<\/a> is this summer\u2019s newest addition to the West Side Highway. This riverside spot is the perfect place to grab a bite to eat, sip on a cocktail, and soak up the last bits of summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the Table: Lobster BLT, Oysters Champagne, Island Time Cocktail<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Setting: Dine like the French do at Boucherie<\/a>\u2018s charming outdoor cafe. Each table is partitioned off with custom wooden dividers, protecting all of those who are seated from one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the Table: Tarte \u00e0 La Tomate, Steak Frites Au Poivre, Cr\u00e8me Br\u00fbl\u00e9e<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Frenchette \/ Estela<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
600 5th Avenue between 49th + 50th Street<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
3. Shuka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
38 Macdougal Street between West Houston + Prince Street<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n4. Sushi Lab<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
132 West 47th Street between 6th + 7th Avenue<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
5. Niche Niche<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
43 Macdougal Street between King Street + West Houston<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
6. Ruby\u2019s Cafe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
198 East 11th Street between 2nd + 3rd Avenue<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n7. Ampia Rooftop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
100 Broad Street, enter on Bridge Street between Broad + Whitehall Street<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
8. Drift In<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
389 West Street between 10th Street + Christopher Street<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
9. Boucherie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
99 7th Avenue South, between Grove Street + Barrow Street<\/a><\/h6>\n\n\n\n