Starland Yard

"A creative neighborhood south of the Historic District known for its independent boutiques, cafés, and art studios."

"While Starland Yard is more of an ever-changing patio than an actual restaurant, it’s included here for its great and varied food and popularity with locals. It’s an everyday food truck rodeo that updates its Instagram and website daily with which food trucks will be on the yard. Regulars include Jonny Boy Cookies, Nom Nom Poke Shop, and Chazito’s Latin Cuisine. Its fixed point — which could make this list on its own — is Pizzeria Vittoria Napoletana that has a small menu of noteworthy Neapolitan-inspired pizzas, grinders, and salads from renowned chef Kyle Jacovino. Located in the heart of the artsy Starland District, Starland Yard also incorporates live music, art, and culture into its daily landscape. Look out for drink specials when it rains." - Elizabeth Bowers

"From the outside, Starland Yard appears to be a wall of repurposed shipping containers enclosing a small block of the city. Stepping into its entrance on 40th Street, however, reveals a family-friendly park complete with a rotation of local food trucks and live music, a bar, and a play area for dogs and kids complete with corn hole and giant Jenga. Check the website in advance for the food truck schedule, or rely on the park’s one brick-and-mortar restaurant, Pizzeria Vittoria, for wood-fired-pizza. Also stationary is the Yard Bar, which offers a selection of cocktails and local beers—including some from Two Tides Brewery, which sits adjacent the park. No kids? Head upstairs to the 21-and-over rooftop courtyard to enjoy your local brew with a mid-level view of the neighborhood and live events like music and spoken-word performances." - Ariel Felton, Sam Worley

"Novel outdoor destination The vibe Vibrant, animated food park The crowd Casual and fun The drinks Cold outdoor libations The food Rotating food trucks" - Ariel Felton

"From the outside, Starland Yard appears to be a wall of repurposed shipping containers enclosing a small block of the city. Stepping into its entrance on 40th Street, however, reveals a family-friendly park complete with a rotation of local food trucks and live music, a bar, and a play area for dogs and kids complete with corn hole and giant Jenga. Check the website in advance for the food truck schedule, or rely on the park’s one brick-and-mortar restaurant, Pizzeria Vittoria, for wood-fired-pizza. Also stationary is the Yard Bar, which offers a selection of cocktails and local beers—including some from Two Tides Brewery, which sits adjacent the park. No kids? Head upstairs to the 21-and-over rooftop courtyard to enjoy your local brew with a mid-level view of the neighborhood and live events like music and spoken-word performances." - Barbara Skidmore