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“This Is Green Flag #1”: 63 Things About Restaurants That Signal You’re In For The Best Experience

You enter a nice-looking restaurant and you're ushered to what appears to be a sticky table. Or you ask your sluggish waiter about the oysters and he has no clue what you're talking about. You know, the usual red flags that just beg to stay clear of the place.But as much as we enjoy helping you not to fall into the wrong hands by calling out the telltale signs of a bad time when eating out - what if we flip things over like a patty and look at promising signs instead? Inspired by u/halfblood_god's "What are some green flags in restaurants?" prompt on Ask Reddit, we decided to hand-pick the best answers to see how people spot fine dining...

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“This Is Green Flag #1”: 63 Things About Restaurants That Signal You’re In For The Best Experience

You enter a nice-looking restaurant and you're ushered to what appears to be a sticky table. Or you ask your sluggish waiter about the oysters and he has no clue what you're talking about. You know, the usual red flags that just beg to stay clear of the place.But as much as we enjoy helping you not to fall into the wrong hands by calling out the telltale signs of a bad time when eating out - what if we flip things over like a patty and look at promising signs instead? Inspired by u/halfblood_god's "What are some green flags in restaurants?" prompt on Ask Reddit, we decided to hand-pick the best answers to see how people spot fine dining...

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How to Create a Backyard Oasis for Relaxing, Dining, and Entertaining

These easy ideas will transform your deck—or patio or terrace—into a comfortable haven for all your favorite summer activities Your deck can feel like a cozy outdoor room with comfy chairs, a rug, the right lights, and more. By Sharlene Breakey With summer about to go into full swing, it’s time to ready your deck or backyard for all the gatherings you have planned—or that spontaneously arise—during this kick-back time of year. No doubt your outdoor space already has much of what it needs for good times, such as chairs to relax in, an umbrella for shade, and a great grill. But if anything could use a quick cleanup or replacement (broken wicker? nonworking string lights?), or if you’re simply...

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How to Create a Backyard Oasis for Relaxing, Dining, and Entertaining

These easy ideas will transform your deck—or patio or terrace—into a comfortable haven for all your favorite summer activities Your deck can feel like a cozy outdoor room with comfy chairs, a rug, the right lights, and more. By Sharlene Breakey With summer about to go into full swing, it’s time to ready your deck or backyard for all the gatherings you have planned—or that spontaneously arise—during this kick-back time of year. No doubt your outdoor space already has much of what it needs for good times, such as chairs to relax in, an umbrella for shade, and a great grill. But if anything could use a quick cleanup or replacement (broken wicker? nonworking string lights?), or if you’re simply...

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