alfresco al-ˈfre-(ˌ)skō adjective and adverb
adjective: in the open air
adverb: outside a building
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The word alfresco has appeared in 26 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on Aug. 5 in “Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn: Open Space and Room to Breathe” by Andrew Cotto:
A more tranquil stretch of urban living can be found along the leafy blocks of Sixth Avenue, with its quartet of cozy restaurants: Giuseppina’s Brick Oven Pizza, Battle Hill Tavern, Brooklyn Pub and Lot 2, a neighborhood favorite that has been serving comfort food since 2008. All four remained open for delivery and takeout during the lockdown; they are now offering alfresco dining in one of the few areas of the city where the sidewalk cafes and parking-spot patios don’t feel entirely ad hoc. Striking sunsets and unobstructed views of New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty add to the appeal.
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