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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2015
Outdoor restaurant dining tips
“Dining out” takes on an entirely new
meaning in temperate climates or when summer
arrives. Rather than being cooped up inside for
meals, diners fl ock to cafes and restaurants that
boast al fresco seating to enjoy a bit of scenery
and fresh air with their meals.
When the sun comes out and the breezes
are warm, blooming gardens and trellis-covered
restaurant patios can be ideal dining spots to
grab a meal. Good food combined with a hearty
dose of fresh air can make everything from a
cappuccino to a hamburger taste better.
Considering the best outdoor-dining spots
can fi ll up quickly, and enjoying a meal outside
takes a bit of fi nesse, follow these tips to make
the most of any outdoor-dining experience.
* Make a reservation. Outdoor seating is
not always easy to get. To ensure you will have a
spot at your favorite restaurant, call ahead and
reserve a table. Otherwise, you may have to wait
quite a while for a table to become available or be forced to sit inside.
* Scout out restaurants beforehand. If you are hoping to try a new restaurant that
boasts outdoor dining, plan a visit to see the layout of the space. Many restaurants,
even those without ample outdoor space, cater to the outdoor-seating crowd, even if
their outdoor dining area is limited to a handful of cafe tables placed near the curb.
Unless you want to spend your meal with pedestrians walking by or inhaling car
exhaust fumes, visit the restaurant ahead of time to ensure that the outdoor seating is
more amenable to an enjoyable meal.
* Choose restaurants with overhead
coverage. It is one thing to want to eat
outdoors, and entirely another to be
subjected to the wrath of Mother Nature. An
outdoor seating area should be comfortable,
off ering the best blend of fresh air and ample
protection from the elements. Umbrellas or
a covered patio can provide shelter should
it start to drizzle or you need relief from the
summer sun.
* Don’t assume an outdoor restaurant is
pet-friendly. Just because there are outdoor
tables does not mean you can bring your
pooch along. If you will be spending the day
with your dog and then want to enjoy a lunch
or dinner outdoors with your pet, verify that
a restaurant is pet-friendly before meal time.
Do not leave a dog unattended in a hot car
and waiting for you to fi nish a meal should
you discover the restaurant is not pet-friendly.
* Expect some uninvited guests. Dining outside means bees, fl ies, birds, and other
animals. Th ose who are deathly afraid of all buzzing insects may want to eat indoors
instead.
* Check for a dedicated outdoor waitstaff . Unless there is a waitstaff assigned to
outdoor seating, you may spend more time than you anticipated waiting for service
outdoors. Waiters may not realize you are outside, and it can be easy to forget about
patrons who are not seated in the heart of the restaurant. Restaurants accustomed to
serving guests outdoors will have staff assigned to outdoor seating areas, particularly
during busy times of the day.
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EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK
at
WE NOW HAVE CRAFT BEER ON TAP
FRIDAY Oven Roasted Pork
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vinaigrette tossed asparagus.
SATURDAY: Bourbon Glazed Salmon
with asparagus and rice
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SALMON:
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Blackened
for Kids"
tables
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local
charities
CHICKEN BREAST: Boneless, Skinless Breast of Chicken
that are devoted to helping the wellbeing of local
SHRIMP SKEWERS: 2 Grilled Shrimp Skewers
children. This month FLORENCE HEAD START
All of the above are served with
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being
Green Beans is or the
Mixed
Steamed
Veggies
and honored.
a Shrimp Dinner Salad
Reservations: (541)997-8263 Ext. 4
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Pork Ribs with the
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Locally Baked Pastries – Breads – Muffins
Sandwiches - Soup - Salads
Mo’s
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Hi, Welcome Restaurant
to
Prime Rib Wednesday
Includes yukon mashed
potatoes and salad. Only
$16
1285 Bay Street in Old Town Florence, OR 97439
(541) 902-8338
Hours: Monday-Sunday 11:00am to Close
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday 3:00pm to 5:00pm
at Sandpines
We are now open for lunch in the
Lounge 7-days a week!!
Dinner Fri & Sat nights from 5-8pm
HAPPY HOUR 2-5 Wed-Sun
SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER SPECIAL
Surf and Turf Pasta ONLY $14
1201 35th Street at Kingwood, Florence
Highway 101 & 35 St.
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