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Inside the Box: Downtown Toledo Welcomes ‘Hotbox Bistro’

Courtney Probert

It’s the perfect time to take a stroll through downtown during lunch hour to fill hungry stomachs to discover Hotbox Bistro, a Cajun-style eatery owned by Toledoan Keitha Sheares, which opened in January on Erie Street near Adams.

Elemental Taste: Sylvania’s Element 112 Delivers

Jeff Glick

Anxious for a patio seat on a beautiful Summer’s evening, we arrived to find the patio area was ‘Under Construction’ (by the time you read this, we were assured, it will be open again).

Basil—No Ordinary Thyme: Pizza, Wine and More

Jeff Glick

Tucked into the Orleans Building in the recently named Entertainment District of Levis Commons is a new restaurant, Basil Pizza and Wine Bar.

A Great Meal Is No Gamble at Hollywood Casino’s Final Cut

Jeff Glick

The top flight steakhouse, one of five restaurants within Toledo's Casino is elegant and inviting...and decidedly decadent.

Taco ‘Bout New Mexican Street Food at 419 Tacos

Courtney Probert

Owner, Jorge Diaz “wants to bring the neighborhood together, keeping it alive” by serving up affordable food in an inviting space. We stopped by to see what the new, locally-owned restaurant is all about and left satisfied, full, and only $22 lighter.

Shawn’s Irish tavern: A 50-year area tradition

Jeff McGinnis

For 50 years, Shawn’s Irish Tavern has been a staple of the Toledo pub scene.

Wild Side Brewing: A Sense of Time and Place

Dave Kubacki

Grand Rapids Taproom to open in April

It’s In The Can – Tin Can Toledo

Jeff Glick

The garage aesthetic is honestly earned, as a similar space abutting the bar on the other side of a wall, provides parking for the residents of renovated living spaces in The Berdan apartments above. Our group made drink selections, selected a feverish playlist from the eclectic jukebox selections, and then moved on to the menu.

Deepam India: New deli, naan stop variety

Athena Cocoves

This September, Deepam India Deli and Food Market will celebrate 14 years of business, selling groceries and ready-to-eat foods.

Rasa, Toledo’s newest restaurant takes a veggie focus

Jeff Klima

Rasa is a concept restaurant that looks to give the Glass City a taste of something greener.

Mancy’s Redux

Eric Hehl

A longstanding Toledo icon, Mancy’s Ideal, has a renovated look with emphasis on their roots, by reopening the doors (of the former Revolution Grill),...

Authentic Sichuan Cuisine is closer than you think

Audrey Blaufuss

Do you consider yourself a foodie? One of those people who’s down for trying anything? Put that sense of culinary adventure to the test...

Kira Steakhouse and Sushi offers a show with your meal

Jeff Klima

The fireball at Kira Steakhouse and Sushi flares bright, briefly pushing you back in your chair. It’s all part of the show, but your...

Dually’s Gastro Pub serves pub grub and thirst quenchers

Jeff Klima

Dually’s Gastro Pub is one of those overlooked places, stashed in industrialized north Toledo, but it’s worth a trip to sample the pub fare, sip...

The Original Gino’s Pizza has the goods

Jeff Klima

The Original Gino’s Pizza flat out calls itself “the best pizza in town.” Bold words, but for those who have experienced a pie from...

The Best Local Wurst

Jeff Klima

The Competitors We’ve just entered peak bratwurst season. As summer slides into Labor Day and fall football rises like a phoenix from the ashes of...

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