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Toledo Tattoo Company and Bold Lines Gallery are opening a dual destination in the Warehouse District at 608 Market St., Suite 105, combining fine art, tattoo artistry and community culture. Toledo Tattoo Company operates in the space with Bold Lines Gallery open by appointment. A Grand Opening planned for March 2026.
Referees’ Mexican Sports Bar & Grill, 7625 W Sylvania Ave., salutes those in stripes with Mexican-inspired flavors, classic sports bar fare and community-focused hospitality.
Metamora State Bank, rebranded as Bank419, makes a statement about local pride and regional identity, drawing the new moniker, serving customers at three locations: 120 E. Main St. in Metamora, 8282 Erie St. in Sylvania, and 501 W. Dussel Dr. in Maumee.
Disc Replay, 5333 Monroe Street, is a go-to destination for gamers, collectors and pop culture fans. The shop specializes in video games, movies, music, trading cards and collectibles.Â
The Ink and Ivy Lounge, located at 2034 South Byrne Rd., is Toledo’s all-female tattoo shop offering custom tattoos in a welcoming, creative environment. The studio focuses on artistic expression, professionalism and a comfortable experience for every client.
DBD Studios + The Glam Room is a new creative destination where beauty and luxury meet. This Black-owned space offers a collaborative hub for independent beauty professionals, including cosmetologists, barbers, nail artists, estheticians and creators, while also hosting community events. Located in the Vistula area at the new Ostrich Towne Plaza, 311 Locust St., Suites 104 & 105.
Saucey Slices Pizzeria, located at 1639 Toll Gate Dr. in Maumee, next to Charlies off of Dussell Dr., is a family-owned and operated spot serving New York–style pizza. Founded by Shannon and Nick, who opened their first pizzeria in Port Clinton in 2020, the Maumee location opened in early 2026 with room to grow. Saucey Slices features a signature sauce, grade A mozzarella and quality toppings, with a menu built on craft and customer service.
Roosters, 6040 Knights Inn Place in Holland near Airport Hwy and Holland Sylvania Rd., officially opened Jan. 12, bringing its signature wings and sports-bar atmosphere to a new two-story location. The restaurant features more TVs and expanded seating, making it the second Toledo-area Roosters, joining the Sylvania location.
Revival Flea is coming to downtown Toledo, with a new brick-and-mortar storefront opening soon at Hotel Royal Toledo. The shop, owned by Erin, will feature a tightly curated collection of vintage furniture, home goods and unique finds.
Green Crow Plants, now located inside the historic Davis Building at 132 10th St., formerly based in Rossford, Green Crow invites the community to explore its new location next to Swanky Scoops, continuing its focus on plants and creativity.
Shirl’s Closet Thrift Boutique, 2615 W. Bancroft St, offers curated thrift and consignment finds in a boutique setting. The shop is open Fridays and Saturdays from 11am-3pm with personal shopping experiences available by appointment through palmettosgiftstudios.com.
Closed
Dino’s Family Restaurant, 129 Golden Gate Plaza in Maumee, a longtime neighborhood favorite, has closed following the death of its longtime cook.
Smokey Bones, located at 512 Dussel Dr. in Maumee, has permanently closed. A sign posted on the restaurant’s door announced the closure effective Jan. 12, thanking loyal guests for their support over the years.
McDonald’s, located at the corner of Cherry Street and Bancroft, has closed. The restaurant has ceased operations, marking the end of its service at that location.
Packo’s at the Park, 7 S. Superior St. in downtown Toledo, has closed, bringing an end to the longtime Tony Packo’s presence near Fifth Third Field. All other Packo’s locations remain open.
Eddie Bauer at Franklin Park Mall, 5001 Monroe St., closed their doors, ending the retailer’s presence at the Toledo shopping center.
