Hey there, my fellow foodies and nature enthusiasts! Mark your calendars for August 31 because it's National Eat Outside Day! Want ideas on where to go? Read on for Macaroni KID Enfield’s favorite local restaurants with outdoor dining, to our favorite spots for picnics:
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Eateries with outdoor seating
CT is lucky to have a variety of restaurants and cafes that provide charming patio spaces where we can savor our favorite meals outdoors. Here are three of my family's favorite restaurants with outdoor seating:
- The Hidden Still
87 West Rd Ellington, CT - JRego's Gathering Place
175 West Rd Ellington, CT - Frankie B's Tavern
346 Kelly Rd Vernon, CT
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Best picnic spots
Grab and Go to the Park! National Eat Outside Day is the perfect excuse to pack up a picnic and head to the nearest park for an outdoor feast!
My family loves:
- Arbor Park
Arbor Way, Ellington, CT - Crandall Park
120 Cider Mill Rd Tolland, CT - Wickham Park
1329 Middle Tpke W Manchester, CT
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Take it to the backyard
Rather eat at home? Order takeout and take that picnic right outside on your front stoop, or back lawn! For an at-home outdoor dining feast, my family typically orders takeout from UMAMI, SMOKE BBQ CAFE or Woodbridge Pizza.
If time is tight? A simple PBJ on the porch will do the trick just fine!
No matter how you do it, celebrate National Eat Outside Day this year! If you take part, make sure to tag Macaroni KID Enfield in social media posts so we can see how you celebrated!
Bon appétit!
