"If you want to dine in one of the best Mediterranean-inspired garden patios in the city, head to Fable, the casual Castro restaurant for citrus and endive salads, classic steakhouse NY strip steaks, mac and cheese, and a plump double cheeseburger with thick, perfectly cooked french fries on the side. Potted plants, palms, and birds of paradise are everywhere, and the view is one best admired while seated in one of their white booths. Better yet, Fable’s patio has plenty of heat lamps and is weather-proof, which definitely comes in handy on colder mornings at brunch." - lani conway, julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong