When the Front Range finally thaws and the skies stretch out blue and wide, there’s no better time to park yourself on a patio. Start with Acreage in Lafayette, arguably the most rambunctious patio on this side of the Flatirons. In Erie, Birdhouse, the sister restaurant to Community, offers to-die-for tacos and vibrant ramen dishes (yes, really) and both a street-level and secret rooftop patio. An adjustable roof keeps it breezy on hot days and cozy in winter, with heaters, lambskin shawls, and blankets at the ready. A block off Pearl Street, Rosetta Hall is a design-forward food hall with a rooftop patio built for everything from brunches with grandma to late-night DJ sets.