We admit we prefer picnics that include a glass of great wine. Even simple fare, some bread, cheese, olives and fruit seem elegant with a splash of bubbly.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n One of our favorite patios is the one at Coppa<\/a> in the South End. It's where we can be sure that the food will be as wonderful as the lovely days that draw us to outdoor dining. That's Coppa's "Ricotta gnocchi with nasturtium butter-cacio e pepe,<\/a>" in the photo above.<\/p>\n We'll often pick up a picnic to go from a place like Bacco's Wine + Cheese<\/a> and try to find a spot in the Public Garden away from the noise where we can relax and nibble an hour away. There, the sparkle has to be sparkling water but that's okay with us. <\/p>\n We're hoping to win a table on the patio at the new Tatte Bakery & Caf\u00e9<\/a> on Charles Street one of these days. So far, we've had to order our food to go and make our way back to the Garden to dine.<\/p>\n We'll often make a stop at Thinking Cup<\/a> on Newbury for breakfast while we're out walking. They make great breakfast sandwiches.<\/p>\n While our selection of patios for dining is narrow, Eater Boston has put together a much more comprehensive map of options. Here's a link to their piece: These Patios Are Officially Open for the Season.<\/a> They have pointed out a few places we've been meaning to try and the possibility of sitting outside will move them up on our list. <\/p>\n Happy Spring, get out and enjoy an al fresco meal at one of your favorite places.<\/p>\n Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n
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