Uptown's 10 Best Patios

Not gonna lie--it's rather a difficult task, placing these in an order we're completely happy with. Preferences for size, atmosphere and noise level of a patio can change rather abruptly, after all. And factors such as cloud cover dictate whether it's comfortable to sit outside of Social House or under...

By Dave Faries

June 19, 2009

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Not gonna lie--it's rather a difficult task, placing these in an order we're completely happy with. Preferences for size, atmosphere and noise level of a patio can change rather abruptly, after all. And factors such as cloud cover dictate whether it's comfortable to sit outside of Social House or under State & Allen Lounge's roof.

So we tried to give fair shake to a range of different patio styles, from the Spartan to the raucous to the upscale and serene. With that in mind, we give you...

The Best Patios in Uptown

Dave Faries

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