TIMES SQUARE AL FRESCO

Spring has sprung at the Crossroads of the World, and it's time to get out there and make the most of the gorgeous weather. So if you're in the mood for a sunny outdoor lunch, meeting up with friends after work, a quick escape from the office or a dazzling nightime view of the one-of-a-kind Times Square streetscape, check out the listings below for a variety of options.

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RESTAURANTS AND BARS

Whether you're looking for a lunch time oasis or late-night dining under the stars (and other brights lights), Times Square offers a rich variety of al fresco dining options!

Angus McIndoe Restaurant  (American)

Location: 258 W 44th St Contact:  212-221-9222 www.AngusMcIndoe.com   Features:  Outdoor Dining, Group Dining, Kid-friendly, Open Late, People Watching, Pre/Post Theater, Raw Bar, Wheelchair Friendly

Azalea (Italian)

Location:  224 W 51st St Contact:  212-262-0105 www.LunapienaNYC.com Features:  Outdoor Dining, Pre-Fixe, Theater District, Lunch

Bangkok House (Thai)

Location:  360 W 46th St Contact:  212-541-5943 www.BangkokHouseNYC.com Features:  Outdoor Dining, Group Dining, Prix Fixe, Pre/Post Theater, Delivery

Barbetta (Italian)

Blockhead's Burritos (Mexican)

Blue Fin (Seafood)

Location: 1567 Broadway

Contact: 212-246-1960

www.BRGuestRestaurants.com

Features: Outdoor Dining, Business Dining, Open Late, Pre/Post Theater, Live Entertainment, Raw Bar, Bar Scene, Online Reservations

Bourbon Street Bar & Grille (Cajun)

Location: 346 W 46th St

Contact:  212-245-2030

www.BourbonNY.com

Features:  Outdoor Dining, Open Late

Brazil Brazil Restaurant (Brazilian)

Location:  330 W 46th St

Contact:   212-957-4300

www.BrazilBrazilRestaurant.com

Features:  Outdoor Dining, Prix Fixe, Live Entertainment, Delivery, Online

Reservations 

Eden

Etcetera Etcetera (Italian, Mediterranean)

Highbar (Bar Food, American)

Location:  251 W 48th St

Contact:  (212) 956-1300

www.HighBarNYC.com

Features:  Outdoor Dining, Rooftop Bar

House of Brews (Bar Food, Burgers)

Location:  302 W 51st St

Contact:  212-541-7080

www.HouseOfBrewsNY.com

Features:  Outdoor Dining, Open Late

Joshua Tree (Bar Food, American)

Location:  366 W 46th St

Contact:  212-489-1920

www.JoshuaTreeBarNYC.com

Features:  Outdoor Dining, Open Late, Pre/Post Theater

Junior's (American, Desserts & Bakeries, Sandwiches)

Location:  1515 Broadway Contact:  212-302-2000 www.JuniorsCheeseCake.com Features:  Outdoor Dining, Restaurant, Take-Out, Bakery, Bar & Delivery Available

La Rivista Ristorante (Italian)

Latitude Bar and Lounge

Location:  783 8th Ave (btw 44th & 48th St) Contact:   (212) 245-3034 or info@latitudebarnyc.com www.LatitudeBarNYC.com Capacity: 500 (entire venue); 70 (roof deck) A four-floor venue with a bar on each floor, offering a full bar and food menu; a Billiards Room; over 20 plasma TVs and and inviting and relaxing atmosphere.

Lattanzi Ristorante (Italian)

Le Rivage (French)

Location:  340 W 46th St

Contact:   212-765-7374

www.LeRivageNYC.com

Features:  Outdoor Dining, Prix Fixe, Pre/Post Theater, Online Reservations

Moda (Italian, Tapas)

My Most Favorite Food Company (American, Desserts, Kosher)

Location:  120 W 45th St Contact:   212-997-5130 www.MyMostFavorite.com Features:  Outdoor Dining, Breakfast, Brunch--Weekend, Delivery, Dine at the Bar, Lunch, Private Dining/Party Space, Take-Out, Theater District

Schipper's Quality Kitchen  (American)

Location: 620 8th Ave (corner of 41st St) Contact: 212-921-2400 www.schnippers.com

Features: Outdoor dining, kid friendly, pre/post theatre, happy hour, delivery, group dining

Social Bar (American, Bar Food, Irish, English)

Location:  795 8th Ave (btw 48th & 49th St) Contact:   212-459-0643  www.SocialBarNYC.com Features: Outdoor Patio, Group Dining, Happy Hour, Bar Scene Roof Deck opens in May through October 1, 2010 Reservations for the 3rd Floor; DJ Thurs - Sat Must be 21 years of age with proper ID

Sombrero (Mexican)

Location:  303 W 48th St

Contact:    212-586-4853

www.SombreroRestaurant.com

Features:  Outdoor Dining, Delivery, Online Reservations

Sushi Zen (Japanese, Sushi)

Location:  108 W 44th St

Contact:   212-302-0707   

www.SushiZen-NY.com

Features:  Outdoor Dining, Prix Fixe, Tasting Menu

Thalia (American)

Vice Versa (Italian)

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PUBLIC SPACES

Meeting up before the show or just looking for a place to hang out and check out the sights and sounds of Times Square? Bring your bag lunch, your people-watching specs - or just yourself - and perch yourself in a great public space!

Duffy Square

Location: 7th Ave & Broadway btw 46th & 47th St Contact:   www.TimesSquareNYC.org Features:  Outdoor Seating including tables, chairs and the newly-designed red steps.

Broadway Plaza

Location:   Broadway btw 41st & 42nd St and Broadway btw 46th and 47th St

Features:  Outdoor Seating

Fireman's Park

Location:   313 W 46th St

Features:  Outdoor Seating

Paramount Plaza

Location:   1633 Broadway

Features:  Outdoor Seating

Ritz Plaza

Location:   48th St and 8th Ave

Features:  Outdoor Seating

Worldwide Plaza

Location:   50th St between 8th & 9th Ave

Features:  Outdoor Seating

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OTHER OUTDOOR SPACES

Check out the locations below for a unique Times Sqaure experience.

In the Heights

Location:  Richard Rogers Theatre, 226 W 46th St (between Braodway & 8th Ave) www.InTheHeightsTheMusical.com

Features: IN THE HEIGHTS is excited to welcome warmer weather by offering the successful Balcony Experience at the historic Richard Rodgers Theatre! The balcony at the Rodgers offers a unique New York experience by setting your event on the theatre’s marquee, providing exciting vistas of New York’s Times Square and the Theatre District. The many benefits you will enjoy include early access to the theatre, private space for your event, personalized bar service and Dean & Deluca’s fine catering. We are sure you’ll agree that the IN THE HEIGHTS Balcony Experience is ideal for everything from corporate receptions to birthday parties and more! More details >>

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