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At this time of the year it’s all about al fresco dining – not only is the weather too nice to stay inside, but for safety reasons many diners are choosing to sit outside in the fresh air. We’ve asked hotels and restaurants for the low-down on how they’re making the most of their outdoor spaces, and also have helpful advice from Mia Botha, a restaurant designer, and consultant Emily Dyer-Schiefer of Kitchen Think, who both help you to get the most out of your outdoor dining space. THE KITCHEN AT L'ANTICO GIARDINO Designed with the mild Highveld weather in mind, this restaurant is part of the forum company and just a 20-minute drive outside of Joburg in Lanseria. It’s only open on weekends and public holidays. The venue had just completed an extension of the patio area in March last year, giving it a capacity for 100 people seated. The surrounding gardens can also be used for additional tables and picnic spaces. The restaurant uses a mix of Italian outdoor chairs, outdoor teak tables as well as bamboo tables and bar stools – they also have lounge seating in the garden. While the menu is available for those seated indoors as well as outdoors, the emphasis is on al fresco dining and is a fantastic companion to the garden setting. The menu changes weekly with everything aside from the cheese made on-site with fresh ingredients
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