Portland has always been proud of its patios, with restaurants and bars across the city sporting outdoor seating year round. During the pandemic, that flexibility has become more crucial: While the state allows for indoor dining, many restaurants opt not to offer it for the safety of their staff and diners. In winter months, it becomes trickier. The question becomes: How does one offer the right balance of safety and comfort? If a place is too enclosed, it’s not much different from indoor dining, only with less ventilation. Too open, and no one will want to sit in the cold. The state requires that all outdoor dining spaces have
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