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Patio perfect: Open-air dining in the D.C. area PDF Print E-mail
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By: Jeff Dufour

July 3, 2009

These days, it seems like almost every new restaurant has some type of outdoor dining option, be it a patio, sidewalk cafe or terrace.

Why?

“Claustrophobia due to increased working hours is nicely alleviated by dining and imbibing al fresco,” said Lynne Breaux, president of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington. She also cited the effect of the new rash of anti-smoking laws.

And it’s not just about a competitive advantage. It’s a great enticement for diners to stop in. “It’s the best signage a restaurant can have,” Breaux said. Read the full story

 
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