AL FRESCO DINING

BY BEVERLY STEPHEN

Leave it to the Italians to have a special word for eating outdoors. Somehow eating al fresco makes people feel like they could be in Italy. From simple picnics to full- edged outdoor kitchens eating in the open air has never been so appealing. No doubt its popularity was gi en a oost o id restrictions ut al fresco dining is here to stay.

Outdoor Table in a Bag

Tis ta le unfolds in a classic gra mahogan for low pro le each or picnic dining omes in a charcoal gray carrying bag. $59.59 crateandbarrel.com

Shatterproof Tritan Margarita Glasses

Made of PA-free Tritan plastic these colorful glasses are the perfect choice for pool parties. $60 - $66 food52.com

Set for Dinner

Isola rectangular weathered table and all-weather open weave wicker chairs are ready to welcome guests to an outdoor feast. $5,995 frontgate.com

Ultimate Serving Cart

Tis con enient cadd comes with a drawer for napkins sil erware plates etc and shel es for displa of glassware and bottles. $1,799 frontgate.com

Handmade Collapsible Woven Food Tent

Tis ree looking food tent helps keep ugs at a for an type of outdoor dining. $50 food52.com

Seating x Two

Perfect when hosts prefer two smaller intimate tables to one long one. Café 5-piece curved back chairs and table set. $1,298 each frontgate.com