"Disregard what the calendar says—summer officially starts when Parson’s big striped umbrellas are in full bloom, and Chicagoans yearning to remember 80-degree weather swarm this Logan Square patio (and its Andersonville and Lincoln Park clones). And despite being a fried chicken restaurant, Parsons’ iconic patio accessory is their Negroni slushy. There are always a few hanging out on each picnic table—make sure yours is equally equipped." - nick allen, john ringor