I was walking home today and saw another lovely sign of spring... the restaurants in my neighborhood opened up their outdoor dining. Finally, the winter entrances are gone and have been replaced with rod iron fences and window boxes filled with hydrangeas. This makes me so excited -- my favorite evenings in the city consist of getting a bottle of wine, eating outside and people watching. Depending on where you are in the city, the crowds are different so it never gets boring. Here are a couple of my favorite outdoor spots...
Back Forty, East Village
Back Forty, East Village
Cafe Orlin, Astor Place 
