PHOENIX & CENTRAL ARIZONA Enjoy the sunshine and dine al fresco at one of these popular Phoenix restaurants. BY TERESA BITLER OPEN-AIR DINING Outrider Rooftop Lounge at Canopy by Hilton, Phoenix Upstairs at Flint, Phoenix THE FARM AT SOUTH MOUNTAIN Originally a pecan farm with more than 100 trees, the property today fea-tures three restaurants, one for each meal. In the morning, dine outdoors on Morning Glory Café’s fresh baked goods and Southwestern breakfasts. Or, come for lunch when The Farm Kitchen serves seasonal salads and sandwiches you can enjoy at picnic tables under pecan trees. For dinner, reserve a patio table at Quiessence, a favorite with locals for true farm-to-table cuisine. UPSTAIRS AT FLINT This open-air rooftop cocktail lounge with plush chairs and chandeliers overlooks Biltmore Fashion Park. Arrive early for a table on the perimeter and start with a creative cocktail or glass of premium wine. You can order small plates like the woodfire-grilled octopus to complement your drinks or a Mediterranean-influenced entrée from Flint by Baltaire downstairs. A section of the main restaurant also has a retractable roof for additional outdoor dining. MATCH MARKET AND BAR Located on the first floor of boutique art hotel FOUND:RE, this café is open for gourmet breakfasts and coffee in the morning, and pizza, burgers, bowls and salads the rest of the day. You also can pick up locally made gifts and essentials like eggs from the market or order a cocktail, wine or beer from the bar. Score a table on the patio to watch the daily bustle of the Downtown Phoenix Arts District. The Coffee Shop, Gilbert The Farm at South Mountain, Phoenix Quiessence, Phoenix THE COFFEE SHOP Coffee drinks and baked goods aren’t the only items on the menu at this neighbor-hood Gilbert spot. The Coffee Shop makes fresh burritos, egg dishes and waffles in the morning and unhinge-your-mouth sandwiches for lunch and dinner. Indulge in the tasty dishes on the large, brick patio out back or at a picnic table nearby, but be sure to save room for dessert. The cupcakes here garnered national attention when part owner Jessica Cuff won Food Network’s Cupcake Wars . BOARD & BATTEN Open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, this Mesa restaurant has an expansive patio with charming string lights, lush trees and a firepit sur-rounded by lounge seating. Kick off your meal with shareable plates like charcuterie, then savor seasonal en-trées featuring New York strip steak, chicken, Duroc pork, scallops, duck breast and lamb. Barrel-aged cock-tails, premium wines, local beers and craft cider complement your meal. 46 VISITARIZONA.COM CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: CANOPY HOTELS & RESORTS; THE FARM AT SOUTH MOUNTAIN; DISCOVER GILBERT; BRANDON SULLIVAN; JIM SULLIVAN/FLINT BY BALTAIRE OUTRIDER ROOFTOP LOUNGE AT CANOPY BY HILTON This popular rooftop dining space in Old Town Scottsdale delivers 180-degree views of Camelback Mountain and the city’s arts district along with a sophisticated menu of shareable plates, sandwiches, salads and craft cocktails. Munch on chili-rubbed chicken wings or pulled pork tacos while sipping libations like the Peach Patio Punch, featuring house-made peach lemonade and pineapple rum.
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