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Unique Outdoor Drinking and Dining Experiences in Mystic Country

If you had told me that one day I’d be googling “where to dine in an igloo” and bundling up to go eat outside in the dead of New England winter, I would have never believed it, yet here we are! Restaurants, wineries and breweries have really stepped up their game in these “unprecedented times” and given a whole new meaning to the phrase “outdoor dining.” From firepits to igloos to BYOB (blankets that is!), the following places are all ready and waiting for your arrival. Just don’t forget your scarf, hat, and mask of course.

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Kokomo's Restaurant & Beach Bar, Old Lyme

A beach cabana, only winterized? Yes, please! Kokomo's Restaurant, a sweet spot located on Sound View Beach and normally favored in the summer months has transformed into a winter haven for year-round beach lovers. Their motto is, “The Place to Beach… All Year Long,” and with their toasty heated personal cabanas, they have the right idea. Watching a sunset on the beach, through plexiglass, never gets old, and the fire pits, covered patio, and private greenhouse-like structures create the perfect cozy ambiance.  Kokomo’s is casual and kid-friendly yet serves up some great food and beverages including raw bar seafood towers, a to-die-for Lobster Mac and Cheese, fish and chips, and more. When it comes to libations, there are plenty of decadent cocktails to transform you into an instant-vacation mode. Try the Koko Loco Ultimate Margarita or the Soundview Rum Punch for starters.

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