With their telegenic fingers firmly on the meteorological pulse, local TV weatherfolk are some of the most well-informed open-air eaters in the region. And so we ask Seattle’s superstar meteorologists: Where do you imbibe outdoors on blessedly gorgeous days?

Rich Marriott
KING 5

“My favorite decks are probably Maggie Bluffs, BluWater Bistro, Casa del Mojito on Lake City Way, and Nickerson Street Saloon. Some have views, some don’t, but all have great people.”

M.J. McDermott
Q13

“Oh, that’s easy. I take the kids out to Shilshole and Golden Gardens. I pack a picnic—usually PB&J and cut-up apples and some sort of chewy fruit snack that won’t be too damaged by getting dropped in the sand.”

Todd Johnson
KOMO 4

“I live up north and there’s a little park at Silver Lake outside of Mill Creek. I like to go hang out there with the kids—they like to feed the ducks bread and it’s just a beautiful spot. We usually eat whatever fast food the kids go for. Right now, it’s usually McDonald’s.”