A Love Letter to Neighborhood Patio Dining at Ground Level  Rooftops get all the glory with skyline views, sunset selfies, “above it all” captions. But the restaurants that truly anchor a community usually live closer to the ground. And with Roll-A-Cover retractable enclosures, those neighborhood spaces can stay open, comfortable, and connected in every season. […]

What This Week’s Winter Storm Reveals About Outdoor Dining Spaces As a major winter storm moves across large parts of the country this week, many businesses are being reminded of just how unpredictable and disruptive weather can be. Heavy snow, freezing temperatures, strong winds, and icy conditions don’t just impact travel and daily routines; they […]

Why Restaurants Are Investing in Covered Outdoor Dining in 2026 For years, outdoor dining was treated as a seasonal bonus, a nice-to-have when the weather cooperated. But heading into 2026, that mindset has shifted. Today, restaurants are investing in covered outdoor dining not as an add-on, but as a core part of their business strategy. […]

2025: A Year of Transforming Spaces This year, Roll-A-Cover partnered with restaurants, hotels, residential clients, and venues nationwide to create spaces that work year-round, no matter the weather. A Few 2025 Highlights Shippy’s, Southampton, NY Motorized skylight and rolling wall creating an all-weather dining experience Residential Pool Enclosure, Connecticut Extending swim season with seamless indoor-outdoor […]

How Restaurants Can Host Holiday Parties Outdoors (Even in Winter) Outdoor patios are one of a restaurant’s most valuable spaces. In the spring and summer, they create energy, increase seating capacity, and attract guests who want to experience the city from a new perspective. But when temperatures drop, most patios sit empty, even though the […]

How Milwaukee’s Café Benelux Rooftop Became a Year-Round Destination The Vision: Bringing Summer Energy to Every Season Café Benelux has long been a Milwaukee favorite for its European-inspired fare and Third Ward rooftop views. But in a city where winters are long and unpredictable, outdoor dining has always been seasonal until now. To create a […]

Why a Retractable Roof Beats a Fixed Roof for Year-Round Outdoor Spaces A Fixed Roof Limits You, A Retractable Roof is Limitless A fixed roof may protect your space from rain, but it also locks you into one environment all year long. With a retractable roof system, you get the best of both worlds: open-air […]

🍂 Next Season’s Success Starts This Fall Plan This Fall. Profit Next Spring. Each year, our busiest clients have one thing in common. They start planning early. A Roll-A-Cover retractable enclosure isn’t just an upgrade, it’s an investment that expands usable space, boosts revenue, and creates unforgettable experiences for guests. Why Plan Now? By beginning […]

From Summer Sun to Fall Fun: How Restaurants Can Extend Outdoor Dining with a Retractable Roof Outdoor dining doesn’t have to end when the weather cools down. With a Roll-A-Cover retractable roof, restaurants, cafés, and event venues can keep their patios open long after summer fades, giving guests the best of both worlds: the beauty […]

Why Breweries Should Consider Retractable Roofs (Plus 3 Inspiring Examples) Craft breweries aren’t just about great beer anymore, they’re about creating a place where people want to gather, rain or shine. Breweries with patios and beer gardens often become community hubs for live music, food trucks, and special events. But there’s one big factor that […]