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Dining Al Fresco in Style

So this is the year. You’ve decided to spruce up your surroundings and create your own backyard oasis. You want to show off your gourmet cooking skills while entertaining guests in a picturesque outdoor setting.

First Course
According to a survey made by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), most people are sticking with purchasing the essentials, like the classic outdoor grill and affordable dining and seating arrangements.

Outdoor fireplaces remain a popular way to add extra warmth and atmosphere to outdoor settings, inspiring everyone from the outdoor grilling aficionado to the eager and soon-to-be expert marshmallow roaster.

Second Course
Since your outdoor dining room will most likely be used the most in the evening, you’ll want to provide proper lighting. You don’t have to buy expensive lighting systems to light up the patio or garden.

Everyone knows that ambiance can make or break even the best restaurants; use lighting to create the mood. Wrap tree trunks, patio railings or columns with white Christmas lights for an interesting, subtle effect.
If your outdoor space gets plenty of sunlight, install solar lighting that naturally lights up as it gets darker. Oil torch lamps add a rustic touch and nothing beats a host of candles for romantic dining.

Dessert
If you have a spectacular view you should arrange either your dining area or a cozy seating area in a way that will show it best.

What if you don’t have a particularly attractive view? Create one with imaginative landscaping or some interesting object d’arts. Plant a fun pink mosaic tiled flamingo in the garden or add texture and bold splashes of color with mosaic planters and urns filled with fragrant flowers. You can’t go wrong with a fountain or water feature.

Al fresco dining isn’t just about eating outdoors. The fresh open air encourages healthy appetites and before you know it you are appreciating a slower, relaxed pace to life. It’s really about creating a feast for all the senses. Buon appetito!