Summers in Fort Wayne belong outdoors, and nothing beats a meal on a patio when the sun stays high and the breeze finally decides to cooperate.
I have spent years chasing the perfect outdoor table across this city, watching the list grow as more restaurants open themselves up to fresh air, river views, and longer evenings.
Eating outside here can mean watching kayakers slide past the riverbanks, catching live music drifting from nearby stages, or soaking up downtown energy while a burger lands in front of you…