180640 Fri Jul 04 11:46:47 -0700 2003 5 15 Pennsylvania 0 970929 Saw the article in the Phila Mag and also the one in the Inquirer a month or so ago re: outdoor dining -- but am really looking for places with cool patios, courtyards, decks with views, etc. for BYOB outdoor eating. Any suggestions in the Phila metro area (NJ is fine...)? Fri Jul 04 11:46:47 -0700 2003 0 NS 1 970942 The drop-dead romantic backyard patio at Avalon in West Chester, PA (312 N. High St.) is just pure outdoor dining heaven. Sun Jul 06 15:21:08 -0700 2003 970929 0 Rocco 2 970952 You're right. Tried this 2 weeks ago and was not only impressed with the food (crab cakes and a great chipotle-rubbed grouper, I think it was) but the courtyard/patio was incredibly pleasant. Am hoping that this site can help me find more places like this! Mon Jul 07 12:13:13 -0700 2003 970942 0 NS 1 970947 Azafran (South American cuisine, 3rd and Bainbridge) has a courtyard and is BYOB. I've very much enjoyed several meals there. Mon Jul 07 09:26:01 -0700 2003 970929 0 --susan 1 970968 Effie's, a little Greek place on Pine St. has a pleasant patio and is BYO. Haven't been in a while, but the food used to be fairly solid, and inexpensive. Mon Jul 07 22:19:54 -0700 2003 970929 0 Capaneus 1 970975 For summertime dining al fresco, my fav is Jamiacan Jerk Hut. They are BYOB & the menu is tropical and inexpensive. On weekends they usually have a live reggae band too. If you plan to BYO, I suggest bring some good dark rum to mix with their homemade ginger beer. Tue Jul 08 12:54:26 -0700 2003 970929 0 Xtian