At the Hudson end is the Dyckman Marina, whose Tubby Hook Cafe patio draws even nonboaters in warm weather.
Outdoors, an entertainer's patio draws the eye with black-and-white checkerboard tile.
The new, roomy space, on a relatively isolated corner next to the Thompson Hotel, has kept Pera Soho quiet so far, but its large enclosed patio is drawing crowds.
There was a rooftop patio, and a skylighted drawing room with tiled tables and carpet-covered banquettes, lined on three sides with books.
In the summertime, outdoor patios spread over two levels draw families and groups.
Aroma Bakery Café: This Israeli café has a wraparound patio facing Sunset Boulevard and consistently draws a young fashionable crowd.
The dim space has brick walls, a woodsy patio and a refreshing microbrew that draws a good-looking crowd of Web designers and writer types.
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With rustic wood floors, white marble counters, a wood-burning oven, a double-sided fireplace and a backyard patio, the restaurant and attached wine bar draw a mix of local office workers, residents and Italian tourists, said Nicola Marzovilla, the owner.
