photos by Stephen Eginoire

What could be better than enjoying delicious grub and refreshing beverages and kickin it on an outdoor patio? Fortunately for us, many of Durangos finest establishments and watering holes take pride in creating a classy summertime ambiance for open air eating. Heres a look at those fleeting, precious few weeks known as Patio Season.

Waiter Jeff Sydow slices bread on Cosmopolitans swanky rooftop patio. Folks get their eat and drink on at Carvers outdoor urban oasis. DJ Spark Madden gets funky with some knob turnin beats at Moes Starlight Lounge. Mike The Hammer Greene enjoys a fine cigar at The Balcony Bar, formerly El Patio, on College and Main.

 

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