A search, a pursuit, a noble and adventurous activity undertaken by knights–the name is not all too important. Simply understand that sunny, slightly breezy days are here to inspire a quest that many students are all too familiar with. This particular quest is the quest for happiness (As I like to call it), also know as the quest for the best patio/beer garden in Iowa City. For the remainder of this post I will carry on with caution, as I’ve seen a few duals-to-the-death on account of the passionate debate that surrounds the following question–what is the best beer patio in town? I have two answers.
The Safe Answer–It depends.
The Audacious Answer–Martinis, Martinis, Martinis. The best patio in town is the patio at Martinis.
Now before I begin to receive hate mail and all kinds of nasty words threatening my existence, please do here out my explanation. The patio at Martinis is ideal for three critical reasons: location, space and people.
First, the patio is situated on the opposite side of the ped mall. This means no obnoxious boozehounds acting foolish interrupting your conversation. If you want to have this sort of experience, stand in the line at Marcos, contribute to the GDP and buy yourself a double-decker grilled cheese. If you want to relax without the sound of drunks bellowing nonsense, find a seat outside at Martinis.
Second, the patio has enough space to seat lots of people comfortably. Now if you’re one of those people who like to pry who insist that the strangers’ conversation sitting at the table immediately to your left is more interesting than anything that you or your company could ever possibly say, this probably isn’t the patio for you. But if you’re one of those people who enjoy a bit of breathing room and some privacy, find a seat outside at Martinis.
Lastly, the patio always seems to attract an eclectic mix of people. The beauty of Martinis is that it always seems to host a vibrant, diverse audience. Parents, students, professors, the Pope–all are welcome. So if you’re one of those people who enjoy meeting new kinds and are intrigued by variety, find a seat at Martinis.
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