Food & Drink

Authentically south of the border

Griffin Messer-Kruse

It is easy to see how passionate Carlos Mendez is about the food that he prepares.

Pioneering eats

Julian Garcia

A cooking class that promises to be historical and delicious

Mixologist training

Griffin Messer-Kruse

Bartending School at the Clazel Theatre

A fine drizzle

Danielle Limon

Olive Oil Tasting tours

The latest scoop

Alia Orra

This year, brave the heat with some of Toledo’s best offerings, from the classic to the unique

Self-starter

Alicia Woodarski

Guests will work in pairs to prepare at least five appetizers

The golden spoon

Alia Orra

With restaurant rating websites like Urbanspoon, everyone can be a food critic.

Under the sea

Alicia Woodarski

While traditional clambakes are usually on the beach of the Atlantic coast, Toledoans can enjoy the classic seafood dish a little closer to home

Downtown spot, down home eats

Emily Gibb

Inside an average-looking downtown office building, Big C’s Smoked Barbeque is serving up Southern-style flavor.

Monroe Street crawl

Alia Orra

Toledo's second Dishcrawl

A fine (farm) pairing

Alia Orra

Wine has a few famous partners — cheese and chocolate are notable examples — but what about alpacas?

Gumbo Wednesday

Alia Orra

Creole in the Attic, a bayou-infused night at The Attic on Adams

Slurper’s paradise

Alia Orra

A cook has to be something of a warrior to survive at QQ Kitchen.

Patio Guide 2013

TCP Contributor

Here’s TCP’s guide to the best spots to sit, legs outstretched, cold beer in hand, and enjoy the view. By Julian Garcia and Alia Orra

Carry on, but not out

Alia Orra

There’s a final (and slightly disappointing) verdict with the specialty retailer’s liquor license

Jammin'

Alia Orra

It’s humble, sure, but the peanut butter and jelly sandwich is also a classic.

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