Summer is almost here and the patios are open! Check out these Pittsburgh city spots with rooftop and patio dining and enjoy great food in the great outdoors. FROM THE ROOFTOPS Biergarten Address: Kimpton Hotel Monaco, 620 William Penn Place, Downtown Contact: monaco-pittsburgh.com/restaurants/rooftop-biergarten, or 412.230.4800 German-influenced bar bites. Perched nine stories above William Penn Place is a seasonal open-air rooftop biergarten. Cinderlands Warehouse Address: 2601 Smallman...

From exfoliating scrubs to restorative massages, treat yourself to a spring spa treatment designed to renew skin, relax muscles, and welcome the warmer months. Cold days and heavy layers can leave both body and mind feeling dull. Spring is nature’s reminder that renewal is possible. With brightening facials, restorative massages, and revitalizing body treatments, spas offer an ideal way to refresh after months of winter hibernation. Here’s a list of local spas and salons where you can find...

A guide to a few of the local garden nurseries where the season comes alive with colorful annuals, native perennials, flowering trees and more. Elk Creek Lawn and Garden Address: 4984 North Creek Road, Girard Contact: facebook.com/elkcreeklgp, 814.774.0700 Find what you need to make your garden grow at this family-owned garden center. Be sure to check out the pet supplies and great selection of garden statues and decor as well. Gordon L. Luke’s Greenhouse Address: 77 Grahamville Street, North...