Chicago weather can be quite unpredictable this time of year, but we’re ready to say goodbye to the chilly temperatures and embrace afternoons under the warm sun. Local bars and restaurants are preparing for the warmer weather too, as many have already opened their patios for the season. Here, we dive into patios across the city that are worth exploring, from recently opened spots to patios featuring pizza under sparkling lights. Tap on our bio link to read more. ----- Photo 1: Lake Forest residents Kirsten Henshaw, left, and Jill Mickey enjoy lunch on the patio at The Café at Elawa Farm (@elawafarm) in Lake Forest, May 14, 2025. “It’s a little escape,” Henshaw said about the farm. Photo 2: The rhubarb and strawberry tart at The Café at Elawa Farm, which is made with rhubarb from the farm’s garden. Photo 3: Outdoor seating at il Carciofo (@ilcarciofochicago) in Chicago’s Fulton Market, May 23, 2025. Photo 4: Spaghettoni cacio e pepe pasta at il Carciofo. ? Kayla Samoy, Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Ahmed Ali Akbar, Zareen Syed and Lauryn Azu / Chicago Tribune ?️ Audrey Richardson and Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune
May 30, 2025
Chicago weather can be quite unpredictable this time of year, but we’re ready to say goodbye to the chilly temperatures and embrace afternoons under the warm sun.
Local bars and restaurants are preparing for the warmer weather too, as many have already opened their patios for the season. Here, we dive into patios across the city that are worth exploring, from recently opened spots to patios featuring pizza under sparkling lights.
Tap on our bio link to read more.
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Photo 1: Lake Forest residents Kirsten Henshaw, left, and Jill Mickey enjoy lunch on the patio at The Café at Elawa Farm (@elawafarm) in Lake Forest, May 14, 2025. “It’s a little escape,” Henshaw said about the farm.
Photo 2: The rhubarb and strawberry tart at The Café at Elawa Farm, which is made with rhubarb from the farm’s garden.
Photo 3: Outdoor seating at il Carciofo (@ilcarciofochicago) in Chicago’s Fulton Market, May 23, 2025.
Photo 4: Spaghettoni cacio e pepe pasta at il Carciofo.
? Kayla Samoy, Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Ahmed Ali Akbar, Zareen Syed and Lauryn Azu / Chicago Tribune
?️ Audrey Richardson and Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune
Local bars and restaurants are preparing for the warmer weather too, as many have already opened their patios for the season. Here, we dive into patios across the city that are worth exploring, from recently opened spots to patios featuring pizza under sparkling lights.
Tap on our bio link to read more.
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Photo 1: Lake Forest residents Kirsten Henshaw, left, and Jill Mickey enjoy lunch on the patio at The Café at Elawa Farm (@elawafarm) in Lake Forest, May 14, 2025. “It’s a little escape,” Henshaw said about the farm.
Photo 2: The rhubarb and strawberry tart at The Café at Elawa Farm, which is made with rhubarb from the farm’s garden.
Photo 3: Outdoor seating at il Carciofo (@ilcarciofochicago) in Chicago’s Fulton Market, May 23, 2025.
Photo 4: Spaghettoni cacio e pepe pasta at il Carciofo.
? Kayla Samoy, Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Ahmed Ali Akbar, Zareen Syed and Lauryn Azu / Chicago Tribune
?️ Audrey Richardson and Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune
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