12 of the Best New York City Restaurants for Outdoor Dining

New York City has entered Phase 2 of its reopening, which means some of our favorite restaurants are back up and running and serving meals al fresco. This news couldn’t come at a better time, especially for those of us who are on our last legs of a three-month kitchen marathon and can’t stand the thought of toiling over another meal. So, whether you're craving a plate of perfectly grilled octopus or the best poulet rôti in town, put on the new Ulla Johnson dress you’ve been dying to wear and head outside to enjoy a meal while watching a city come back to life.