Urban Eats was interviewed on its opinion about restaurant rooftop patios for an article in Nightclub and Bar Magazine, titled, The Great Outdoors, written by Jenny Adams.
Jenny writes,
“What’s Involved in Adding a Patio or Rooftop Bar in 2010? While patrons find an outdoor setting invigorating, operators find patio and rooftop space can add an immense amount of value to a venue. The industry saw a sharp rise in outdoor areas a few years ago because of smoking bans, but the trend is still moving upward at a steady pace for 2010. Venues in climates warm and cold are embracing the great outdoors; poolside “daylife” events are the rage in Vegas and Miami, while rooftop or patio bars are hot in unlikely spots such as New York, Chicago and Cleveland. Wonderful technology is available to battle both snow and sun, and with costs of construction at an all-time low, this might be an ideal year to take advantage of an outdoor space and increase profits. Here’s what you should know before you take the leap. . . “Read the article.
