Mancy’s Italian has completed an extensive renovation with the help of Lakeside Interior Contractors. They’ve upgraded with new walls, ceilings and lights in the dining room, and made a few eco-friendly additions, like 100% recyclable vinyl and rubber kitchen floors and an energy-efficient grill. 5453 Monroe St. 419-882-9229. www.mancys.com.
Dayton-based franchise restaurant Hot Head Burritos is opening a second location for their unique brand of casual Mexican cuisine (they’re first foray into this area is in Perrysburg). The new store, slated to open in mid-March, will be located in a plaza a McCord Rd., near Spring Meadows. 1510 S. McCord Rd., Holland. 419-491-0094. www.hotheadburritos.com
Goodwill has expanded their operation with a move from their store in Northwood’s Great Eastern Shopping Center on Woodville Rd. to the much larger Banner Mattress building at 3249 Navarre Ave. 419-472-2606. www.goodwillnwohio.com
Family Values Secondhand Store has reopened its doors under the new ownership of Toledoan Justin Bartolet. The interior has been renovated and the store has been stocked with everything from baby clothes to vintage bikes. 3330 Glanzman Rd. 419-419-9291. www.facebook.com/familyvaluestoledo.
Glass City Computer Repair has opened a new location at 5333 Secor Rd., between Alexis and Laskey. Proprietor Justin Cook offers 17 years of experience in computer repairs. 419-471-1177. www.glasscitypc.net
Radio DJ Andrew Z has devised a new way to broadcast his show — an app made for smart phones. After his Star 105.5 morning show was sacked, the DJ developed an innovative medium to distribute his show to listeners across the state and beyond. Download it by going to your smart phone’s app store and searching “Toledo’s App Station,” then tune in Monday through Friday 6:30am to 9:30am, with replay available all day long. www.andrewzonline.com
No fondue for you — the local owner of The Melting Pot has decided against previous plans to relocate and reopen the restaurant here in Toledo.
What’s in a name? The 28-year-old downtown hotel The Grand Plaza has had eight monikers since its creation and a $10 million upgrade in 2008. Now, it will join the Best Western International chain as part of its new program to offer Best Western Premier upscale hotels in the United States. The Best Western sign is forthcoming, and the hotel itself is already part of Best Western’s international reservation system.
Koreana Restaurant is moving from their ornate location in a shopping plaza at 536 S. Reynolds Rd. to 1423 Burnette Parkway, in the building that formerly housed fine dining spot Fifi’s Reprise. Owner and local entrepreneur Beong Kim will complete the move in April. See their ad on p. 31
