Get Your Vitamin D(essert): An Illustrated Guide to Al Fresco Treats

The sun is shining and restaurant patios are finally coming out of hibernation. Ready to catch some rays yourself? Outdoor Dining Week has the scoop on where you can go to eat delicious food while upping your intake of Vitamin D.

Vitamin Dessert, that is. Whether you adhere to the "eat dessert first" philosophy or simply like a taste of something sweet to complete your meal, Boston patios offer up lots of options. Sweet Cheeks Q’s giant nutter butter is big enough to share, or you can toast to a warm summer evening with La Voile’s la coupe — raspberry sorbet floating in Champagne. And there’s no reason al fresco dining can’t be fancy. Indulge in Bistro du Midi’s artistically plated strawberry & rhubarb creme with black sesame ice cream, or try the fleurie de crepe at Café ArtScience — an impressive arrangement of cherry honeycomb crunch, compressed cucumber, and rhubarb granite.

In the mood for some sun & sweets? Here are some of our favorite ways to get a little Vitamin D(essert).

Emily Phares/Eater