'In Keaton's thoughtful interpretation, there is an actual designated area for sitting and relaxing that is separate from, and yet still a part of, the kitchen,' Roth continues.

While I'm sure Pamela's home is far from compact, her seating method is perfect for small kitchens like mine. It proves that you don't need excess space to form an area that's large enough for ...

Some outdoor dining structures resemble mini-greenhouses. Others look like plastic domes. Bakersfield Pittsburgh has tents, heaters and picnic-bench seating on Penn Avenue. At Bourbon ...

Starting Friday, the city will close 22 streets to traffic on weekends, opening them for pedestrians and outdoor dining. It's already started on Restaurant Row in Hell's Kitchen.

Chicago kitchen designer Mick DeGuilio told the magazine, "The No. 1 thing I hear people asking for is a kitchen they can hang out in.