The arrival of colder months would typically mark the end of the outdoor dining season, but with the omicron variant of the coronavirus working its way through the city, and Philadelphians still into the idea of dining al fresco, more restaurants are stepping up their winterized patio game more than ever. Philly restaurants and bars have come up with creative solutions for eating and drinking outside in the cold, including warming additions like fire pits, tented terraces, overhead heat lamps, and more. Just don’t forget to bundle up, no matter how decked out the tent may be: winter in Philly is no joke.
Looking to learn more about Philly’s year of outdoor dining wins and woes? Read all about it here and here.
Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; it may pose a risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial COVID transmission.
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