The months of melatonin deprivation are over! It’s time to enjoy the warm days outside, with food on the plate and drink in hand. While the temperature rises and convertible tops are down, spend some time on a patio – after the seemingly unending polar vortex winter, you deserve it. Here’s our list of the finest local outdoor wining and dining to be found.

When Scott Frost decided to get a pilot’s license three years ago, he found it was difficult to do in Toledo.

The Maumee River and the bluest sky to form a perfect backdrop for the Toledo River Walk at Water Street Station. This downtown trail is a melding of urban life and man-made architecture entwined with the natural world.

AAA Northwest Ohio is helping Toledoans celebrate safely this Memorial Day weekend.

The Collingwood Arts Center has long been rumored to be haunted—featured in the books Ghost Hunting Ohio and the Haunted Ohio series, the CAC, which opened as a convent 99 years ago, is one of the spookiest buildings in the area.

Celebrate the end of Bike Month with the 7th annual Mountain Man Bike Swap.

Over the past four years, Earth to Oven Bakery has become a staple at the Toledo Farmers’ Market, winning locals over with delicious homemade pies.

Grilled cheese and tomato soup—the ultimate comfort food combination—is the featured food of Tom + Chee

The Ohio Theater has two black-and-white thrillers lined up to keep your adrenaline pumping.

The Old Road Dinner Train has the culinary and theatrical chops to offer a pleasant ride