Jess Fleming

I had been promising my youngest that we would go to this Lowertown bar together ever since I first tried the new Dark Horse burger.

With two adult progeny still living in our home, it's nice for my husband and me to dine alone sometimes. I try to make a weekly date a priority.

Em Que Viet's new morning menu is beyond delicious. Waldmann Brewery makes a great date night, and Dark Horse's burger pleases young adults.

We marveled at the architecture, experienced some unconventional theater and ate some amazing meals

Our picks for outdoor dining to see and be seen. See the rest of the Pioneer Press 2026 patio guide here

Our annual guide offers outdoor dining spaces for everyone We are finally on the cusp of Memorial Day weekend, and we can't think of anything we'd rather do than sit on a patio with a drink and a nosh.

These 14 spots are new or new to our patio guide this year. See the rest of the Pioneer Press 2026 patio guide here

Reliable and surprising neighborhood treasures you should check out. See the rest of the Pioneer Press 2026 patio guide here