Finally, It’s Patio Season!

With a great deal of excitement, Happier Now cordially invites you to enjoy a delicious meal - and perhaps a summer cocktail, or two - in the warmth of the summer sun.

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We are THRILLED to share that our patio is now open! Just in time for summer, this outdoor space features a variety of ample seating options, and a large canopy umbrella to provide shade from the summer sun. It’s enclosed by a mini-garden, from which we harvest herbs such as basil, parsley, rosemary, and mint, all of which are picked fresh to be featured in various dishes and cocktails.

When we began drawing up plans for Happier Now, we knew wanted to create a space that was welcoming, relaxing, and fostered a sense of community. With the goal of eventually opening up an outdoor dining area, one of the first design decisions was to utilize a folding-door concept that could truly open up the entire space, removing the barrier between the indoor and outdoor. That is, whenever the weather is kind enough to cooperate. It was also important to create a pet-friendly place where four-legged friends could join their human companions, as we’re all huge dog lovers at Happier Now.

For a little while, we weren’t sure if opening the outdoor space was in the cards for our first summer. Following our grand opening party in March, with warm weather just right around the corner, we knew we’d have to act fast to get the space ready in time. With some careful planning and good old-fashioned elbow grease, it came together just in time.

A special thank you to our friends Angie (from Angie Vallera Photography) and Adam, and members of the Happier Now team, for all their help putting the space together. Check out the gallery below to see how the outdoor area progressed from the time of opening (in -5 degree weather) to where it is today!

Behind The Scenes: Outdoor Evolution

Pre-opening. Snow was still on the ground, and patio season seemed so, so far away.

The building process.

Finally, it’s open!

In the first few weeks of summer, we were

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