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Patio season is in full swing ☀️ Three destinations, three distinct ways to dine outdoors in Chicago’s North Shore this summer.

The Courtyard Alley at The Barn Steakhouse Highland Park
A hidden cobblestone courtyard tucked beside the restaurant, complete with string lights, craft cocktails, Happy Hour featuring $1 oysters (Monday–Friday, 4:30–6 p.m.), and a seasonal three-course prix fixe menu.

The Garden at The Barn Steakhouse Evanston
Back for the season after a year and a half closure, this refreshed garden oasis offers covered and open-air seating just steps from downtown Evanston—perfect for steaks, seafood, cocktails, and soon, pre-theater dining with Northlight Theatre reopening next door.

The Patio at LeTour
One of the North Shore’s largest and most inviting patios, featuring fire pits, lounge seating, lush landscaping, Happy Hour (Monday–Friday, 4:30–6 p.m.), Sunday Summer Supper, and the return of LeTour’s annual Bastille Day celebration on July 14.

Whether you’re looking for a hidden courtyard, a charming garden escape, or a bustling patio, there’s an outdoor table with your name on it!

.miami has introduced Osakaya Hour, a new early-evening ritual available Monday through Friday from 5–7PM in KERO Bar and at high-top tables.

Think Nikkei bites and beautifully priced pours: Ume Spritz, Chicha Mezcalita, Toki Hai Ball, wine, sake, Asahi, Nori Tacos, Carpassion, Tumbo Shrimp, Nikkei Maki and more.

A rare invitation to experience Osaka’s signature energy in a spontaneous, come-as-you-are way.

Consider this your new golden hour in Brickell. ✨

A 100-year Chicago icon + a giant sprinkle pool = a very good reason to be on Michigan Avenue. 🍦✨

For National Ice Cream Weekend, and Chicago are bringing the celebration outside with a public pop-up near Pioneer Court on July 18–19. Expect Museum of Ice Cream Chicago’s iconic Sprinkle Pool, Rainbow Cone’s signature pink truck serving special $5 Rainbow Cones and all the colorful summer energy a centennial celebration deserves.

The fun continues indoors, too: From July 15–August 3, Museum of Ice Cream Chicago will feature an immersive Rainbow Cone experience celebrating the beloved brand’s 100-year history through interactive moments, nostalgic artifacts, photo ops and plenty of Rainbow Cone magic.

One hundred years. Five flavors. Infinite sprinkles.