Marketplace Changes

Marketplace Changes

UPDATES IN LOCAL BUSINESS

  • A new winery is open for business. Urban Pine Winery at 3415 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee, the former site of Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant, is a bistro and wine bar offering varied selections and tasting experiences, with an accompanying food menu.  urbanpinewinery.com
  • Commodore Perry Inn & Suite in Port Clinton has opened a new pool and patio bar called Off the Rock for the 2021 season. Featuring a covered outdoor bar, leisure chairs surrounding fire pits and a full pool, it’s a perfect place to spend a lovely, late summer evening. commodoreperry.com
  • Toledo’s STEM charter school, Explorers Academy of Science and Technology opens at 1850 Airport Hwy., near St. Charles Catholic Church. The tuition-free school can enroll 300 kindergarten through sixth-grade students. Explorers Academy begins its first year on August 27. explorersacademyst.com
  • The unique Ohio-based chain Blended has opened a location at Franklin Park Mall. Featuring a variety of products from local makers and artists, Blended offers everything from books by area authors to items from nearly 30 small businesses. blendedohio.wordpress.com
  • Get a haircut, manicure, perm, waxing and more at River’s Edge Salon & Spa at 40 S. 2nd St. in Waterville, the former home of Wellness Center Day Spa and Salon. riversedgesalonandspa.com
  • Offering a variety of juices, lattes, smoothies and other drinks—  along with delicious bowls, parfaits and hand-held wraps— Misty’s Plant-Based Foods, 101 W. 1st St., Monroe, MI serves items that are both delicious and healthy. Search “Misty’s Plant-Based Foods” on Facebook.
  • Area diners saddened by the April closure of Dale’s Diner at 34 N. 3rd St. in Waterville, can rejoice— Dale’s is back, reopened on June 22 under new management! The new owners plan to keep much of the classic Dale’s menu and flavor intact, including the return of primary cook Matt Frisbee. Search “Dale’s Diner” on Facebook.
  • Ella Flora, a locally-owned business that has provided flower arrangements for scores of weddings since it launched in 2014, has opened its first retail location in Rossford, at 301 Superior St., across from Rossford United Methodist Church. ellafloraweddings.com
  • Focaccia’s at 333 N. Summit St. has upgraded with the introduction of The Garden at Focaccia’s, a new patio, bar and 12’x18’ television for watching ‘the game.’ Now serving brunch from 9am-3pm on Saturday and Sunday, as well. focacciasdeli.com