The term al fresco in Italian loosely means “in the cool air.” More often, we use the term for dining outdoors. Al Fresco dining is very popular in temperate climates and in the spring, summer, and fall months. People enjoy dining al fresco when the weather is beautiful. The style is casual, yet festive, with a party-like atmosphere. In hot climates, you might have covered patios to keep people cool. You can have al fresco dining even in chilly climates if you have fire pits or outdoor fireplaces to keep diners comfortable. Safety should always be the priority and what a better way to usher in the summer is by celebrating the beautiful outdoor eating spaces as Ayala Malls launch Dining by Design to create safe and pleasant al fresco spaces stylized by local interior designers just in time for the hot season.
Relax and unwind at Greenbelt’s tropical spaces
In collaboration with interior designers Tania Fricke Lichauco and Baby Girl Fricke, Greenbelt invites families to dine at their al fresco spaces that are designed to transport diners to a tropical island sanctuary.
Choose a color pod at Glorietta
Stylist Jenny Epperson and her 11-year-old son Dylan, conceptualized colorful dining pods, each with its own unique design depending on your mood.
Travel-inspired dining pods at TriNoma
Who says you can’t have a taste of New York or the Golden Coast during quarantine? With the creative vision of interior designer Cyndi Fernandez-Beltran, there certainly are opportunities to peek into the outside world while creating fun and exciting memories with the family.
Retreat to a haven of greenery at Alabang Town Center
Inspired by the relaxing attributes of nature, Alabang Town Center’s al fresco spaces are covered in potted plants, flowers, and hanging greenery much like a lush garden. Behind the execution is the talented interior designer Indy Ycasiano, who decided to create “small pockets of oasis.”
Whether you are having a quick bite alone or with family or friends, dining al fresco is definitely a simple pleasure. Catch Dining by Design until May 16.
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