Nothing spells fall like a pile of leaves just waiting to be jumped in, especially for children or those who are still kids at heart. Add to that a steaming hot beverage and some scrumptious eats, and a perfect fall afternoon is born.

Fulfilling that fantasy is Shared Terrace Gaien Ichonamiki, our destination for a late lunch on a crisp November afternoon. As my daughter and her little friends ran ahead of us down a sun-dappled sidewalk that was lined with gingko trees in various shades from light green to yellow, I realized it was a picture-perfect moment.

With a 94-seat outdoor terrace equipped with heaters and blankets as well as ample indoor seating, Shared Terrace provides the perfect vantage point for taking in the autumn colors.