"Drawing from old-world European cafés and the vibrant energy of grand hotel lobbies, we've created a playful, elegant setting where spritzes, bocce, and lounge-style seating invite guests to linger and connect."
One Sunday last September, I sat at a table outside one of Lyon's famous traditional bouchon restaurants, eating a sumptuous prix-fixe lunch, as the heavens opened and a small monsoon pounded the cobbles around me.
In a move to enhance outdoor dining experiences, the State Liquor Authority revised regulations to allow alcoholic beverages at 'conditionally approved' outdoor setups, marking a significant shift.