Thursday, November 7, 2024

Marketplace Changes

  Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy on Briarfield in Maumee, has closed its doors for good — the corporate office said the location ‘was a challenge’ to make financially viable. www.abuelos.com

 The Hungry I is undergoing renovations and will reopen as Mama LaScola’s Italian Kitchen in early April. The brainchild of local restaurateurs Moussa Salloukh and Gus Nicolaidis, the updated location will serve a casual version of the trademark Italian dining of LaScola Restaurant Group. The menu will be posted online soon at www.lascolaitaliangrill.com. 6060 Renaissance Place. 419-517-5570.

 Warehouse district spot Fine Things Bistro couldn’t survive on charm alone — the location closed in early March. “It is with a lot of regret we are doing this, but it appears to me there are too many challenges for us downtown,” said the owners in their most recent Facebook update. In the meantime, they’ll explore a Sylvania location near the intersection of Monroe and Alexis. 38 S. St. Clair St. www.facebook.com/FineThingsBistroCoffeeEdiblesCollectibles.

 New start-up What2Eat Media Solutions is providing Toledo area restaurants with a revolutionary way for customers to interact with their menus: QR Codes that allow diners to watch a short video on their smart phone about their potential meal. www.what2eatmedia.com

 Biggby’s Coffee is expanding their business presence in Toledo with a new location near the intersection of Laskey and Monroe. The new storefront is set to have its grand opening on Tuesday, April 16. 5577 Monroe St. 419-214-0020. www.biggby.com.

 The Middle Grounds Market is temporarily suspending sales of their usual selection of craft beer and specialty wine due to a liquor license glitch. Check their Facebook page for updates on their pending reopening. The Oliver House, 27 S. Broadway St. 419-351-3335. Facebook page: The Middle Grounds Market at The Oliver House.

  Willow Creek Salon, which offers full hair services including master cutting, styling and coloring, reopened on April 1 after a ten year sabbatical by owner Mary Anne Johnson. Alongside co-owner Jessy Barnwell nee Zielinski and salon coordinator Taylor Victor, Johnson offers “an intimate, rich and creative atmosphere” for her customers. 6407 Monroe St., Sylvania. 419-882-1222. Facebook page: Willow Creek Salon.

 Chef Li-Yu, owner of Spicy Tuna Bar & Grill in Holland, has opened a new restaurant at 27250 Crossroads Pkwy. in Rossford called Flame Asian Tapas Bar & Grill. Yu opened the new establishment on March 10 along with his two business partners Young Ko and Don Yi. Yu describes the food as “Asian fusion-style tapas inspired by Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cuisine,” and will offer “full sized entrees as well as tapas.” 419-972-2262. www.facebook.com/flameasiantapas

  Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy on Briarfield in Maumee, has closed its doors for good — the corporate office said the location ‘was a challenge’ to make financially viable. www.abuelos.com

 The Hungry I is undergoing renovations and will reopen as Mama LaScola’s Italian Kitchen in early April. The brainchild of local restaurateurs Moussa Salloukh and Gus Nicolaidis, the updated location will serve a casual version of the trademark Italian dining of LaScola Restaurant Group. The menu will be posted online soon at www.lascolaitaliangrill.com. 6060 Renaissance Place. 419-517-5570.

 Warehouse district spot Fine Things Bistro couldn’t survive on charm alone — the location closed in early March. “It is with a lot of regret we are doing this, but it appears to me there are too many challenges for us downtown,” said the owners in their most recent Facebook update. In the meantime, they’ll explore a Sylvania location near the intersection of Monroe and Alexis. 38 S. St. Clair St. www.facebook.com/FineThingsBistroCoffeeEdiblesCollectibles.

 New start-up What2Eat Media Solutions is providing Toledo area restaurants with a revolutionary way for customers to interact with their menus: QR Codes that allow diners to watch a short video on their smart phone about their potential meal. www.what2eatmedia.com

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 Biggby’s Coffee is expanding their business presence in Toledo with a new location near the intersection of Laskey and Monroe. The new storefront is set to have its grand opening on Tuesday, April 16. 5577 Monroe St. 419-214-0020. www.biggby.com.

 The Middle Grounds Market is temporarily suspending sales of their usual selection of craft beer and specialty wine due to a liquor license glitch. Check their Facebook page for updates on their pending reopening. The Oliver House, 27 S. Broadway St. 419-351-3335. Facebook page: The Middle Grounds Market at The Oliver House.

  Willow Creek Salon, which offers full hair services including master cutting, styling and coloring, reopened on April 1 after a ten year sabbatical by owner Mary Anne Johnson. Alongside co-owner Jessy Barnwell nee Zielinski and salon coordinator Taylor Victor, Johnson offers “an intimate, rich and creative atmosphere” for her customers. 6407 Monroe St., Sylvania. 419-882-1222. Facebook page: Willow Creek Salon.

 Chef Li-Yu, owner of Spicy Tuna Bar & Grill in Holland, has opened a new restaurant at 27250 Crossroads Pkwy. in Rossford called Flame Asian Tapas Bar & Grill. Yu opened the new establishment on March 10 along with his two business partners Young Ko and Don Yi. Yu describes the food as “Asian fusion-style tapas inspired by Chinese, Japanese, and Korean cuisine,” and will offer “full sized entrees as well as tapas.” 419-972-2262. www.facebook.com/flameasiantapas

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