As summer approaches and New York’s signature heat looms, the city is savoring that perfect interlude—long days, cool evenings, and the annual unveiling of its ever-expanding outdoor dining scene. According to the New York Post, city officials have approved over 2,400 outdoor dining permits for the start of al fresco season, with many more on the way. That means more patios, more sidewalk tables, and more ways to dine outdoors before the city’s infamous humidity sets in.
Felice, a New York-born Tuscan restaurant, is at the heart of this outdoor renaissance. Known for channeling the warmth and welcome of the Italian countryside, Felice’s New York locations feature inviting outdoor patios marked by the restaurant’s signature green and white color scheme and iconic picnic umbrellas. The result is a space that feels both relaxed and refined—a setting made for sipping spritzes, sharing plates, and watching the city come alive.
With its well-curated Italian wine program and cocktails that nod to classic aperitivo culture, Felice’s patio stands out as a destination in its own right. As the city streamlines the process for outdoor dining approvals, dozens more spots will soon join Felice in creating vibrant street-level energy.
So, before summer’s real heat takes hold, now is the moment to grab a table at Felice and toast to New York’s ever-evolving al fresco season—where the flavors are as inviting as the breeze.
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