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Opening Soon
Spice & Flame, a new Desi restaurant coming to 1572 Spring Meadows Dr. in Holland, will serve bold, authentic flavors including sizzling BBQ, flavorful biryani, Karak Chai and more.
Yummy Bowl Mongolian Stir-Fry & Sushi, an Asian fusion restaurant, is coming soon to the former Outback Steakhouse building at 5200 Monroe St., with customizable Mongolian stir-fry along with fresh sushi, authentic ramen and Korean fried chicken.
Avestruz Tapas & Tequila is planning to reopen at 915 N. Summit St. in Toledo’s Ostrich Towne after closing in November 2025.
Now Open
Shake Shack is now open at Hollywood Casino, bringing its burgers, crinkle-cut fries, hand-spun milkshakes and chicken options to the PENN Entertainment property.
Mi Cozumel, a family-owned Mexican restaurant chain founded in the Cincinnati area, is open at Franklin Park Mall, near the Cinemark theatre entrance off Talmadge Road, previously Bar Louie, serving authentic Mexican cuisine.
Coopers DIY Garage, a new rental garage, has opened at 320 W. Alexis Rd taking over the former DIY carwash at Alexis and Bennett. The garage offers hourly and daily bay rentals with professional 2-post vehicle lifts, QuickJacks and clear-floor bays. Standard tools are included with rentals and staff are on-site to help customers safely raise and lower their vehicles.
Fortivus Boxing & Fitness, formerly Fitness 4 All Boxercise, is a newly rebranded boxing and functional fitness gym at 25666 N. Dixie Hwy. in Perrysburg, offering coach-guided workouts combining heavy-bag boxing, strength training and one-on-one mitt work.
Habibi’s Lebanese Kitchen is now open at 2930 ProMedica Pkwy., next to Colony Lofts in Toledo. Founded by Joe Saadeh, former owner of Grape Leaf Diner, Sahara and Muna Market, the restaurant serves 100% halal Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine. The menu features charbroiled kabobs, slow-roasted shawarma, house-made hummus, falafel, garlic potatoes and shareable chef platters.
The Sunrise Skillet has opened its third Northwest Ohio location at 120 W. South Boundary St. in Perrysburg, serving hearty breakfast, brunch and lunch. You can visit their other locations at 2550 Parkway Plaza in Maumee or 1855 S. Reynolds Rd. in Toledo.
The Green Towpath, a plant and home goods shop in Grand Rapids, is now open at 24163 Front St., with live greenery, specialized plant care supplies and home goods.
The Blarney Irish Pub, 601 Monroe St., is under the new ownership of Michigan restaurateur Scot Pelc, who has plans to open a Sidecar Slider Bar next door.
Station Sports Bar opened at Huron Yards in downtown Toledo’s Warehouse District, 28 N Erie St., bringing a scratch kitchen, craft cocktails, sports viewing, games and indoor-outdoor gathering spaces.
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Pulp Juice & Smoothie Bar, located at 6710 W. Central Ave., Suite 5, in Sylvania next to Jersey Mike’s, opened its first Toledo-area location, offering fresh, made-to-order smoothies and juices.
Last Drop, a coffee, wine and cocktail shop founded by Amy Hall, is now open at 927 N. Summit St. in Toledo’s Ostrich Towne neighborhood, offering a daytime workspace and an evening social spot.
Prohibition on Erie, a 1920s-themed speakeasy in Downtown Toledo, is now open at 39 N. Erie St., offering a vintage-inspired atmosphere for cocktails and a night out.
Closed
Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School and Academy, located at 3225 Pickle Road in Oregon, will permanently close its high school division at the end of December.
The First Base Lounge at 20 N St. Clair St. in downtown Toledo’s Hensville district is permanently closed..Â
Dave’s Cosmic Subs, 116 N Summit St., has temporarily closed with corporate leadership planning to reopen.
Agave & Rye at The Town Center at Levis Commons, located at 1210 Levis Commons Blvd permanently closed.
Bob Evans location at 1303 Levis Commons Blvd permanently closed.
