Velvet Ice Cream. A family tradition. I don’t remember my first visit to Ye Olde Mill in Utica, Ohio. It was probably B.S. (before school) and I admit, my memory is not impeccable. There’s much I’ve forgotten over the years. However, I do remember my first visit to the mill with my own children. My…
Restaurants
Restaurant.com Review: Porky’s Drive-in
I am a Restaurant.com sponsored blogger and am writing this post as part of the Restaurant.com Review Crew program. However, all statements and opinions are 100% my own. If you like retro diners and diner food, Porky’s Drive-in is the place for you. This Mansfield restaurant has been serving up hot dogs, burgers, hand-cut fries and their…
6 Pizza Places You Must Try in North Central Ohio
I’m a member of the Restaurant.com Review Crew and am compensated for my participation in the program. All opinions are my own. Pizza. My family loves pizza. It’s our go-to when I don’t feel like cooking, when we celebrate a special occasion, or simply on those days when we’re craving some good ole comfort food….
Visit The Rail in Canton
Disclosure: I was invited to visit The Rail for dinner with a friend so I could share my experience with my readers. Opinions are 100% my own. If you’re looking for a great burger in Canton, Ohio, look no further than The RAIL. One of three locations throughout the state (North Olmstead and Fairlawn) and another slated to…
10 Things you don’t know about Restaurant.com but Should
Have you heard of Restaurant.com? Restaurant.com offers dining deals and is an easy, convenient way for me to save money while dining out whether I’m home or traveling. This program also allows me to learn about new mom & pop restaurants in my area, and even new to me chain restaurants- restaurants I may have…
Brumby’s Coffeehouse and Pizzeria in Bellville, Ohio
Brumby’s Coffeehouse and Pizzeria, is located on Main Street in Bellville, Ohio, in what was once the San-Dar Smorgasbord building. Not one to eat out much when I was younger, I don’t remember dining at the former restaurant but San-Dar was kind of a legend, drawing busloads of visitors from as far as West Virginia. The…
A Touch of Nostalgia at The Unusual Junction and Lava Rock Grill
The Lava Rock Grill in West Lafayette, east of Coshocton touts itself as “Ohio’s most unique dining and shopping experience.” If you base that statement on the unusual and eclectic café interior, I think you’d be hard pressed to find a restaurant of its equal in the Buckeye State. I spent much of my tween…
How to Eat a Hot Dog at Pink’s
You may have heard of Pink’s Hot Dog stand. I saw it featured on one of those Food Network shows. I remember the show, not because I like hot dogs, but because I couldn’t understand why people would line up and wait for what seems an eternity for a stinking hot dog! Well, plenty of…