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A new restaurant has opened in Maumee, Ohio
MAUMEE, OH - A new restaurant has come to town. Are you looking for a place to get breakfast? If you answered yes to that question, you might want to know that Sunrise Skillet has opened a new restaurant in Maumee at 2550 Parkway Plaza. According to the restaurant's social media account, the Maumee location opened for business earlier this month. This is Sunrise Skillet's third location; the restaurant also has locations in Toledo at 1855 S Reynolds Rd and 2633 W Bancroft St.
A new restaurant is coming to Perrysburg, Ohio
PERRYSBURG, OH - A growing restaurant chain is opening a new location in the city. Are you a fan of Mediterranean food? If you answered yes to that question, you might want to know that Pita Way Mediterranean Grill is planning to open a new restaurant in Perrysburg at 10000 US-20, according to the restaurant chain's website.
Toledo Zoo rescues endangered species
TOLEDO, Ohio — Eight Tasmanian Devils have been transported to the Toledo Zoo from Tasmania in hopes to help save the endangered species. In 2003, the Tasmanian Government created the Save The Tasmanian Devil Program to help the declining numbers of the animal due to Devil Facial Tumor Disease, a fatal cancer. In the program, the Tasmanian Government has accepted donations for research, aimed to reduce roadkill and collaborated with zoos in order to grow the population.
Spooky season: Wolcott Heritage Center rekindles popular paranormal tours
This month, history and horror come together during the Wolcott Heritage Center’s paranormal tours. Docents at the two-story, 14-room Federal-style mansion home to the Maumee Valley Historical Society are transporting visitors into a world of spine-chilling mystery with ghost stories based on the Wolcott family, the house’s onetime residents. From doors opening on their own to mannequins shifting when no one’s around, those who’ve explored the nearly 200-year-old building have reported inexplicable happenings over the years. “We invite people to come through the house, and we tell stories that have been collected over the years of unexplainable things that have happened to people there,” said Darlene Limmer.
Songs for Our Sister fund-raiser concert features seven students
The annual Songs for Our Sister concert is Oct. 27 inside the Toledo School for the Arts Black Box Theater. The concert is a fund-raiser for the Mary Ann Russo jazz scholarship provided by the school. Ms. Russo was a beloved jazz singer from Sylvania who died of lung cancer in 2008. This year’s event features seven students who have been working with another notable jazz singer from the Toledo area, Lori LeFevre. They are to be joined on stage with Ramona Collins, Kim Buehler, Jeff Halsey, Scott Kretzer, Cliff Monear, and Ms. Russo’s daughter, Lisa Young. The 3 p.m. event will have a Halloween theme, with a costume contest and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $25. They can be purchased online at www.ts4arts.org. Admission includes a preshow reception beginning at 2 p.m.
Bombay Kitchen still packs flavorful punch
There are not a ton of options when it comes to Indian food in the city of Toledo, but for my money Bombay Kitchen is one of the best options you can find. Located near the Franklin Park Mall in West Toledo, the restaurant offers a variety of options and corners of the menu that provided much to enjoy over a series of visits. On our first visit, my two dining companions and I focused on the traditional Indian food offerings, the richly sauced and meaty rice dishes that the subcontinent is known for. I had the Chicken 65 ($14.29 for a medium). I found this to be different from the butter chicken I had ordered in the past and thoroughly enjoyed, with maybe a little bit thinner sauce, but I still was a fan of the deeply roasted flavor that came from the pepper infused base, which was the perfect level of hot based on what I ordered.
Meet award-winning artists from Perrysburg Sculpture Walk
The public is invited to the Perrysburg Sculpture Walk Jury awards at 2 p.m. Saturday at Woodlands Park, 429 E. Boundary St. Mayor Tom Mackin and curator Robin Ballmer will present the awards. A walking tour will take place before the award presentation, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to view the winning sculptures and meet the award-winning artists. Andy Sacksteder won $2,000 for Best in Show for his work Tree Hugger, which also received the Mayor’s Choice Award. George Farbotko received $1,000 for his first place piece, Abiding Observer, while Michael Young received $750 for his second place work, Quantum Flock. Honorable mentions went to Mike Sohikian for Balance 1 and Bryant and Sharon Tubbs for their piece Odyssey.
Soup mode: Finding comfort in comfort foods this fall
Fall is arguably one of the most comforting times of year — when soup season is in full swing. All of a sudden, homes become filled with wafts of autumn aromatics, simmering stews, and a plethora of warmth. A staple in the Coppel household during the cooler months is my Aunt Bert’s Chili. Well, she’s really my great great aunt Bert, and her recipe has been passed down to generations of Coppels for more than 100 years. My dad, Steve Coppel, has been making this very recipe for decades. This hearty chili is packed with seasoned ground beef, kidney beans, tomatoes, and more, and it’s often what my family will make for football game days or Halloween parties. I prefer my chili to be topped with loads of cheddar cheese, a sprinkle of cilantro, a handful of Fritos, a squeeze of lime, and a big ole’ dollop of sour cream. Cornbread on the side wouldn't hurt either.
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