Admittedly, this hasn't been the best summer for outdoor wining and dining. Yet despite first the constant downpours and then the heat wave, there's something that draws crowds out onto Twin Cities patios like packs of beached seals. Maybe smokers and nonsmokers can finally coexist in harmony. Maybe it just seems criminal to sit inside after a long day at the office. Maybe once you've knocked back a couple of drinks, A/C deprivation really isn't all that bad. Any or all of these factors may help explain why there are so many great outdoor bars and pubs in and around the Twin Cities. Who hasn't whiled away a few dog days at Brit's Pub, Café... More >>>