Easy Company’s waterfront patio is set for spring. | Daniel Swartz/Easy Company Celebrate spring with a breezy seat under shade To stay competitive this spring, patio seating doesn’t entail just chairs and tables anymore. Many outdoor dining spaces around D.C. are now dec ked out with dreamy decor, covered lounge seating, and cooling mechanisms, plus a host of frozen and refreshing drink specials to pair with warmer weather. A mix of new and reliable restaurants with prime people-watching, waterfront, and garden views put their best alfresco foot forward this season with all sorts of snazzy setups. Here’s a list of unique outdoor backdrops for a picturesque day or night out in D.C. ...read more read less