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The Lima News SUNDAY, JULY 30, 2017 SECTION G G2 Sunday, July 30, 2017 BEST OF THE REGION The Lima News Best of the Region

MOOD FOOD Best summer event to attend...... 26 Best buffet...... 3 Best sports bar...... 27 Best Asian restaurant...... 4 FIX IT Best place for fish...... 4 Best auto body shop...... 28 Best fast food restaurant...... 5 Best auto repair...... 28 Best Italian restaurant...... 6 Best electrician...... 29 Best Mexican restaurant...... 7 Best hardware store...... 30 Best place for breakfast...... 7 Best plumbing service...... 31 Best place for barbecue...... 8 Best place for dessert...... 9 MUST-GO STORES Best place for doughnuts...... 10 Best dry cleaner/laundry service...... 34 Best place for french fries...... 11 Best florist...... 35 Best place for hamburgers...... 12 Best jeweler...... 36 Best place for ice cream...... 14 Best new business (after July 1, 2016)...... 37 Best place for salads...... 15 Best place for men’s clothes...... 38 Best place for pizza...... 16 Best place for women’s clothes...... 38 Best place for steaks...... 17 Best place to buy furniture...... 39 Best place for subs...... 18 Best place to buy garden flowers...... 40 Best place for wings...... 19 Best women’s hair salon...... 40 Best place to buy a snack...... 20 FEELING GOOD HANGING OUT Best customer service...... 41 Best place for coffee and talk...... 25 Best fitness facility...... 43 Best place to listen to music...... 26 Best health food store...... 43

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The Lima News’ 2017 Best of the Region is back, marking 22 years of asking residents of the area their opin- locations needed to be ions on their favorite places to shop, within a seven-county relax and eat. region — Allen, Auglaize, This special section is your guide to Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Put- the winning businesses or things to nam or Van Wert counties. do in each category. We profile the top Voting started June 8 and con- three places in each category. tinued through noon July 27. The Lima News presented a ballot • The following winners received with 40 categories on which to vote. four tickets each to Cedar Point: Ballots were available at limaohio.com Judith Schafer, of Lima; Carol and in the newspaper itself. Metzger, of Delphos; and Virginia The rules: The businesses or Bailey, of Ada. The Lima News BEST OF THE REGION Sunday, July 30, 2017 G3 Best buffet Voted Best of the Region 22 Years 1. Old Barn Out Back Location: 3175 W. Elm St., Lima Phone: 419-991-3075 Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fri- day and Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 3 2017 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday Highlights: The Williams family boasts, “We are committed to providing you with the best pos- sible food and service,” and boy do Dean Brown | The Lima News they deliver. Fried chicken, shrimp, The staff at the Old Barn Out Back prepare chicken and noodles, barbecue a buffet for patrons. ribs, a baked potato bar with all the toppings, homemade soups, their total bill from 3 p.m. to close “Thank you Lima Area bread and cinnamon rolls, salads, each Monday. A quality meal at an sugar-free dessert options and exceptional value is exactly what more will keep you coming back customers will get at this family for seconds. Don’t forget to stop restaurant. for voting us Best in for Old Barn Out Back’s famous 3. Golden Corral, Sunday brunch buffet for everything breakfast you can possibly Lima in the Region” Location: 2620 Elida Road, Lima imagine. Phone: 419-229-4800 ~Dennis Vondrell and Team of Professionals 2. Western Sizzlin’ Hours: 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. Location: 2721 Elida Road, Lima Monday to Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to Phone: 419-331-6644 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 Hours: 10:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday Monday to Thursday, 10:45 a.m. to Highlights: From steak to fried 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10:30 chicken, pasta, stir-fry, a fresh a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday salad bar and a chocolate fountain Highlights: Western Sizzlin’ is perfect for dipping strawberries, well-known for its steaks, but cus- marshmallows and graham crack- tomer can also enjoy a selection of ers, Golden Corral offers a full other delicious entrees, like sea- buffet that stretches nearly the food, chicken, country vegetables, entire length of the restaurant. fresh-baked breads and desserts. Stop in during morning hours on For older adults, every Monday the weekend to fill your plates with is also Senior Night. So on top scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, of the great specials, seniors can pancakes, biscuits and gravy and enjoy an additional 20 percent off more.

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1. Yamato Steakhouse of tea. Whether you’re dining in or carrying out, the fresh ingredients of Japan, Lima and flavors will absolutely keep Location: 2315 Elida Road, you coming back again and again. Lima; 1507 Harding Highway, (Don’t forget the Yum-Yum sauce!) Lima Phone: Elida Road: 567-371- 2. Hunan Garden, 3210, Harding Highway: 419-221- Lima 2417 Location: 723 Saratoga Ave., Hours: Elida Road: 11 a.m. to Lima 9:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday Phone: 419-228-1995 (closed 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mon- Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon- day to Thursday,) 11 a.m. to 10:30 day to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. 9:30 p.m. Sunday; Harding High- to 9:30 p.m.Sunday. way: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday Highlights: This long-time Lima to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. favorite offers all the Chinese Friday and Saturday, noon to 9:30 restaurant staples, including Gen- p.m. Sunday eral Tso’s chicken, sweet and sour Dean Brown | The Lima News Highlights: Yamato expertly chicken, crab rangoon, egg rolls, Yamato Steakhouse of Japan has two locations in Lima to serve its many patrons. combines entertainment and din- vegetable lo mein and more. So ner to offer a seriously unique whether you’re popping in to grab dining experience. So gather with take-out to go or dining inside, a Hours: 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. all tastes. Spring rolls and friends and family around the hiba- quick, flavorful meal is waiting for Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to crab rangoon are timeless chi table and watch your meal be you. And of course, so is a fortune 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday appetizer favorites. Pair your prepared right before your eyes. cookie. Highlights: Whether you noodles or fried rice with Or, if sushi calls your name, you lean toward spicier dishes or the meat and/or veggies of can order from a wide selection of 3. Thai Jasmine, Lima like to keep it more mild and your choice, and enjoy a tasty options — including veggie-only Location: 215 S. Pine St., Lima sweet, Thai Jasmine offers a meal dining in, carried-out or sushi rolls if raw fish isn’t your cup Phone: 419-222-8886 wide selection of Thai food for delivered. Best place for fish

1. Captain D’s, Lima, 2. Red Lobster, Lima 3. Casa Lu Al, Lima Wapakoneta Location: 2150 Harding Highway, Location: 2323 N. West St., Lima Location: 2575 Elida Road, Lima; Lima Phone: 419-229-0774 2020 Harding Highway, Lima; 1315 Phone: 419-229-9073 Hours: 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Mon- Bellefontaine St., Wapakoneta Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to day to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11:30 Phone: Elida Road: 419-331-8888, Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday p.m. Friday and 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 Harding Highway: 419-223-8899, and Saturday p.m. Sunday Wapakoneta: 419-738-8899 Highlights: Nothing says fresh bet- Highlights: Casa Lu Al offers a full Hours: Elida Road: 10:30 a.m. to ter than being able to choose your range of seafood, including salmon, 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 10:30 own lobster from a tank. Visit Red tilapia, haddock, shrimp dinners and a.m. to 11 Friday and Saturday Lobster for a fantastic selection of scallops. The crunchy tilapia and the Highlights: Founded in 1969, Cap- fish prepared in a variety of ways. Mediterranean salmon dishes are tain D’s offers a selection of seafood From lobster mac and cheese, to especially popular with customers, at affordable prices. Don’t worry if crab legs, scallops, shrimp and more, noted one of the owners, John Ven- you have several people to feed, as there’s something for everyone. (And turella. If you’re in the mood for some there are also family meals available. those cheddar biscuits are to die for.) seriously delicious fish and a welcom- Because there is no call-ahead seating, ing and comfortable atmosphere, Dean Brown | The Lima News This restaurant also serves grilled Talynn Cowan serves a fish dinner fish and shrimp, which are both you can plan for a wait at this popular stop out at Casas Lu Al to enjoy an at Captain D’s on Elida Road. lighter options. location — but it’s definitely worth it. authentic Italian experience. The Lima News BEST OF THE REGION Sunday, July 30, 2017 G5 Best fast food restaurant

best fast food restaurant. And for either, because the staff always 1. Kewpee, Lima keeps people moving on through Location: 111 N. Elizabeth St., good reason. Kewpee Hamburg- ers prides itself in making quality for a quick, but delicious lunch Lima; 2111 Allentown Road, Lima; with a flavorful punch. 1350 Bellefontaine Ave., Lima hamburgers, to-order, efficiently. Phone: Elizabeth Street: 419- The drive-thru lines make seem 3. Happy Daz, Lima, daunting at times, but Kewpee 228-1778, Allentown Road: 419- Wapakoneta, Celina 227-9791, Bellefontaine Avenue: always delivers with its dedication to speedy service. Location: 1064 Bellefontaine 419-229-1385 Avenue, Lima; 802 S. Cable Road, Hours: Elizabeth Street: 5:30 2. Chipotle, Lima Lima; 4557 Elida Road, Lima; a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thurs- Location: 3292 Elida Road, Lima 2025 N. West St., Lima; 1007 Adrienne McGee Sterrett | The Lima News day, 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday Phone: 419-221-3825 Lincoln Ave., Wapakoneta; 911 E. Kewpee has fast food down to a science. and Saturday, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Hours: 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wayne St., Celina Residents know not to be daunted by a long Sunday; Allentown Road: 5:30 a.m. daily Phone: Lima:419-227-3663, drive-through line. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, Highlights: If you’re in the mood Wapakoneta: 567-356-4034, Celina: 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and for a burrito the size of your face, 419-227-3663 Saturday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday; then Chipotle is your go-to place. Hours: All locations 7 a.m. to 10 hamburgers are. The flavor is top- Bellefontaine Avenue: 5 a.m. to 10 That’s because Chipotle never p.m. Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to notch and the hamburgers are big p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 5 a.m. to disappoints when it comes to offer- 10 p.m. Sunday (Except Celina is 7 enough to fill a large bun. If you’re 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday ing generous portions. (Or, if you a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.) feeling especially famished, try a Highlights: If you’re in Lima, prefer your meat, beans and rice Highlights: You can bet that double. Or, perhaps a junior ham- there’s never a Kewpee too far a bowl or in salad form, this local hamburgers at Happy Daz aren’t burger is enough to satisfy a small away. The longtime Lima favorite favorite has you covered there.) sitting around on a warming tray. craving. Pair your burger with one has three locations — Kewpee Add in some chips and salsa or In fact, everything is made fresh to of more than a dozen milkshake West, Kewpee Downtown and guacamole, and make it a fiesta! order, which probably has some- flavors, and you really can’t go Kewpee East — and is this year’s Long lines are no biggie here, thing to do with how delicious the wrong.

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1. Casa Lu Al, Lima Location: 2323 N. West St., Lima Phone: 419-229-0774 Hours: 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday and 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Sunday Highlights: Casa Lu Al is owned and operated by John and Anthony Venturella. Clas- sic Italian dishes — like the Italian breaded pork chop, lasagna and either veal, grilled chicken or Italian chicken parmesan — have made it a Lima favorite for many years. Using Grandma’s homemade sauce recipe for the past 56 years definitely gives the restaurant an authentic flavor. Add a salad, some bread and a glass of wine, and make it a meal. If you’re up for a truly Italian experience with an inviting atmosphere and excellent service, Casa Lu Al is your place. 2. Olive Garden, Lima Location: 1936 Roschman Ave., Lima Phone: 419-222-7724 Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thurs- day, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Highlights: If you can manage to save room for the main course after filling up on endless salad and breadsticks, Olive Garden offers a lineup of all the Italian favorites. Chicken or eggplant parmesan, spaghetti with meatballs, fettuccine alfredo, lasagna, seasonal favorites and specials are all offered at this popular restaurant chain. Order to go or dine in with friends and family. End the meal with its signature Andes mint and be sure to stop back again soon. 3. Milano Cafe, Lima Location: 2383 Elida Road, Lima Phone: 419-331-2220 Hours: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday (bar open until midnight), 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday (bar open until 1:30 a.m.), 11 a.m. until close on Sunday Highlights: Owned and operated by the Guagenti family since 1931, Milano Cafe is now in its fourth generation of family ownership. All meals are made to order from scratch, with kitchen workers implement- ing the motto “fresh is best” in every dish prepared. A lunch specialty menu features deliciously affordable items for only $6.99. Whether you dine in, arrange for catering or reserve the banquet hall, this old-world Italian restaurant will satisfy your hunger, offering all Dean Brown | The Lima News of the classic pastas, parmesan chicken, grilled Athena Blake serves patrons at Casa Lu Al. salmon, lasagna, salads and more. The Lima News BEST OF THE REGION Sunday, July 30, 2017 G7 Best Mexican restaurant

1. La Charreada, Lima inexpensive pricing, friendly service and a Location: 3355 Harding Highway, Lima; 1448 short wait for your food, La Charreada is per- Cable Road, Lima; 2501 Shawnee Road, Lima fect for family outings and friend dates alike. Phone: Harding Highway: 419-224-3831, 2. Cabo, Delphos Cable Road: 419-221-1678, Shawnee Road: 419- Location: 1201 E. Fifth St., Delphos 221-6001 Phone: 419-879-2226 Hours: Harding Highway: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday to Monday to Thursday, 11 am. to 10:30 p.m. Fri- Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, noon to day, noon to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Sunday 8:30 p.m. Sunday; Cable Road: 11 a.m. to 9:30 Highlights: If you’re looking for a different p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 Mexican restaurant to test, consider making p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, the short drive over to Delphos to try Cabo 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday; Shawnee Road: — “where every day is a fiesta!” Whether you Dean Brown | The Lima News 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 order fajitas, huge burritos, tacos or a quesadil- a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 Aaron and Morgann Rode enjoy a meal at La Charreada on la, the menu will surely satisfy. If you’re lucky, Shawnee Road. p.m. Saturday, noon to 8:30 p.m. Sunday you might even catch some live entertainment, Highlights: A londstanding Lima tradition, like a mariachi band. Like Cabo on Facebook for Highlights: Although this restaurant is actu- La Charreada provides everything under the the latest details on specials and entertainment. ally based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Bandido’s is sun that you can think of at a Mexican-style definitely a Lima favorite. Enjoy munching on restaurant. In fact, due to popular demand, 3. Bandido’s, Lima the addicting salsa and chips while you wait for its owners added a third location on Shawnee Location: 2613 Elida Road your meal. Lunch specials are available from Road this spring. Start your dining experience Phone: 419-331-0855 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, and “Cinco de Drinko” with chips and salsa and other appetizers. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thurs- half-priced drinks are offered every month on Then, choose from one of countless combo day, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 the fifth. Like Bandido’s on Facebook to keep platters, lunch specials and desserts. With a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday up with the latest updates on specials. Best place for breakfast

1. Lulu’s Diner, Lima bacon and eggs or country-style biscuits and Location: 2114 Spencerville Road, Lima; gravy, there are delicious options for all morn- 1321 Bellefontaine Ave., Lima; cafe and bake ing tastes. Endless hot coffee awaits you, as shop at 220 N. Main St., Lima well as seasonal baked goods, which are sure to Phone: Spencerville Road: 419-221-5858; make your morning a good one. (And parents, Bellefontaine Avenue: 419-228-3447; Main remember: Kids eat free on Tuesday nights.) Street: 419-228-5858 Hours: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 3. IHOP, Lima 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday Location: 3289 Elida Road, Lima Highlights: Amy and Justin Musil are the Phone: 419-228 0607 faces behind this locally owned gem that spe- Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, cializes in everything breakfast. The menu at Dean Brown | The Lima News 24 hours Friday and Saturday Lulu’s Diner features customer favorites such Friends Shelby Lucas and Sedigo Nedam enjoy a breakfast Highlights: The International House of at Lulu’s on the west side. as Belgian waffles, pancakes and eggs Benedict, Pancakes is known for well, its pancakes! Keep as well many tasty lunch options, including it classy with a stack of original buttermilk sandwiches, mac and cheese and more. 419-738-7603, 761 W. Ervin Road: 419-2387191 pancakes, or try one of IHOP’s indulgent Hours: Harding Highway and Cable Road 6 pancake options, like red velvet, New York 2. Bob Evans restaurants, a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 6 a.m. to 10 cheesecake, chocolate chocolate chip, Lima, Wapakoneta, Van Wert p.m. Friday and Saturday; Saturn Drive: 7 a.m. strawberry banana, double blueberry, as well Locations: 1810 Harding Highway and 1530 to 9 p.m. daily; Ervin Road: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. as seasonal favorites. Enjoy a cup of coffee and N. Cable Road, Lima; 1550 Saturn Drive, Wapa- daily any breakfast item under the sun with your koneta; 761 W. Ervin Road, Van Wert Highlights: Breakfast and Bob Evans are a pancakes all day long. (And don’t worry, even if Phone: Harding Highway: 419-223-3237, match made in heaven. Whether you’re look- you’re not a breakfast lover, IHOP offers a full Cable Road: 419-228-2004, Saturn Drive: ing for a warm stack of specialty pancakes, menu of non-breakfast items, too.) G8 Sunday, July 30, 2017 BEST OF THE REGION The Lima News

Dean Brown | The Lima News Dan Stahl tends to some ribs on the grill at The Red Pig Inn. Best place for barbecue

1. Red Pig Inn, Ottawa to prove yourself among the year-round. Ribs are extremely Highlights: This family- Location: 1470 N. Perry St., mightiest of burger vanquishers in popular menu items, which come owned and operated business Ottawa the land. in full, half-rack and appetizer por- offers “authentic, southern-style Phone: 419-523-6458 2. Texas Roadhouse, tions. Pulled pork and barbecue barbecue and sides that fill you up Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday chicken are also great choices. No without emptying your wallet.” to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Lima matter which route you decide on, It also comes with a heaping side Friday and Saturday Location: 1940 Roschman Ave., you might want to avoid wearing a of southern hospitality. You can Highlights: Barbecued ribs and Lima white shirt to the restaurant; this order a rack of their famous ribs, pulled pork are fan favorites here Phone: 419-228-7427 much barbecue sauce is bound to or feel free to try some of their at Red Pig Inn. This locally owned Hours: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mon- get messy, and fast. other specialities: Pulled pork, eatery has been a northwest Ohio day to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 3. Bare Bones BBQ, chicken breast, sliced black angus staple for more than 37 years. It p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. brisket and more. Although Bare also features a Sunday brunch, too, to 10 p.m. Sunday Lima Bones BBQ isn’t located in front from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., which is Highlights: Summertime may Location: Varies of the Lima Mall like it was in very popular. Think you’re up to be the official barbecue season of Phone: 419-303-2643 the past, it still travels to area the Hog Trough Challenge? Take the year, but at Texas Roadhouse, Hours: During festivals/fairs; festivals and fairs and is available on the Extreme Boss Hog Burger barbecued delights are offered catering for catering. The Lima News BEST OF THE REGION Sunday, July 30, 2017 G9 Best place for dessert

1. The Creamery, Delphos of cookies, brownies and cakes for all occa- Location: 252 N. Canal St., Delphos sions. Stop in to treat yourself with a sweet Phone: 419-695-4450 treat or place your order today. Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Satur- 3. Pete’s Ice Cream, Lima day, Noon to 10 p.m. Sunday Location: 3270 S. Dixie Highway, Lima Highlights: Open since 1982, The Creamery Phone: 419-979-0221 is currently owned by Dan Warnement. If you Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Satur- ask for one scoop of ice cream at this place, you day, 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday (March through might be in for a surprise, but in a totally awe- September) some way. These guys don’t mess around when Highlights: Dave and Donna Peters opened it comes to offering generous portions of frozen their ice cream stand in 2009. Now, they offer dairy treats. The local favorite offers 32 flavors 40 flavor of hard-dipped ice cream, as well as of hard-dipped ice cream, and an extensive four flavors of soft-serve ice cream: Chocolate, line of sundaes, malts and shakes. In addition vanilla, blackberry and orange. (Pssst, if you to cold dairy treats, it also serves shredded Dean Brown | The Lima News participate in their loyalty program, you can chicken sandwiches, coney dogs, barbecue beef, Kyle Dawson and Becky Kellermeyer take time for some ice cream at The Creamery. get your seventh ice cream free.) Other popu- nachos with meat and more. lar items include 36 flavors of milkshakes, 2. Sarah’s Sweets, Lima Avalanches and banana splits. Sandwiches and Locations: 435 S. Eastown Road, Lima covered. This heavenly bakery offers gourmet other snack items are also available, if you need Phone: 419-371-4745 cupcakes in over 40 flavors — such as buckeye, something to balance out the sweetness. Don’t Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, cookie craze, brownie batter, vanilla raspberry, miss happy hour from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday and monster cookie — with frosting piled so high to Friday, during which small cones are offered Monday that you’re offered a fork with your cupcake. at a reduced price. And be sure to bring the Highlights: For those looking to satisfy a In addition to its signature cupcakes, Sarah’s kids’ grade cards in at the beginning of June for sweet tooth craving, Sarah’s Sweets has got you Sweets also offers cinnamon rolls and a variety a free baby size soft-serve cone for earning an A.

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41005157 Monday 11-2 Tuesday - Thursday 11-9 Friday, Saturday 11-10 Sunday 9-2 G10 Sunday, July 30, 2017 BEST OF THE REGION The Lima News Best place for doughnuts

Sarah 1. Pat’s Donuts & 2. Mello Creme Hawkins Kreme, Lima, Delphos Donuts, Lima assists Location: 2102 Elida Road, Location: 625 W. North St. and Ralph and Lima, 662 Elida Ave., Delphos, 822 S. Metcalf St., Lima Laelah Ash with 1835 Harding Highway, Lima Phone: W. North Street: 419-229- their Phone: Elida Road: 419-229- 1980; Metcalf Street: 419-222-3121 selections 2125, Harding Highway: 419-229- Hours: W. North Street: 5 a.m. to at Pat’s 7287, Delphos: 419-692-0007 noon Monday to Saturday; Metcalf Donuts & Hours: Elida Road: 24 hours Street: 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to Kreme. daily; Harding Highway: 4 a.m. to Friday, 6 a.m. to noon Saturday 1 p.m. Monday to Friday, 5 a.m. to Highlights: Mello Creme Donuts 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Del- has been a Lima favorite for more Dean Brown | The Lima News phos: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily than 50 years now. Owned by Highlights: Admit it, at some Dave and Judy Parks, the busi- breakfast treat. and Jeff — Kohls Market has been point in time you’ve had that ness makes all of its tasty treats at around since 1936. Doughnuts are catchy jingle stuck in your head. the North Street location, where 3. Kohls Market, made fresh every day by experi- (“Pat’s Donuts & Kreme — makin’ it is distributed from there. This Ottawa enced and consistent staff mem- ‘em fresh for you!”) Whether doughnut shop also sells muffins, Location: 1755 E. Main St., bers who serve customers with a you’re picking up a dozen dough- turnovers, danishes, coffee and Ottawa smile on their faces. Kohls Market nuts before heading into the office more. Many Lima residents who Phone: 419-523-6248 offers a variety of doughnuts — or just treating yourself to a special move away and come back to Hours: 7 a.m. 10 p.m. Monday to including glazed, filled sticks, treat, Pat’s Donuts & Kreme has visit make sure to stop at Mello Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday round, persians, cinnamon ties, three locations to meet your all of Creme to take a walk down their Highlights: Currently owned by fritters and more — for its custom- your pastry needs. taste buds’ memory lane for a three brothers — Mark, Denny ers every single day. 41007252 The Lima News BEST OF THE REGION Sunday, July 30, 2017 G11 Best place for french fries

1. Kewpee, Lima Location: 111 N. Elizabeth St., 2111 Allentown Road, 1350 Bellefontaine Ave., Lima Phone: Elizabeth Street: 419-228-1778, Allentown Road: 419- 227-9791, Bellefontaine Avenue: 419-229-1385 Hours: Elizabeth Street: 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday; Allentown Road: 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday; Bellefontaine Avenue: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday Highlights: What could possibly be a better pairing to Kewpee’s famous hamburgers than an order of its signature french fries? Served fresh and hot as your meal is made to order, these hot potatoes are fried to crunchy perfection. Whether you dip these crunchy babies in ketchup, a chocolate malt or enjoy them all on Dean Brown | The Lima News their own, french fries at Jaxon and Everett Phillips enjoy some fries at Kewpee on Bellefontaine Avenue. Kewpee won’t disappoint. 2. McDonald’s, 419-222-4592, Cable daily, McDonald’s can 3. Five Guys humble beginnings in Lima Road: 419-229-1196 satisfy your french fry 1986 in the Washington, Location: 575 Market Harding Highway East cravings at any time of Burgers and D.C., area. In 2002, St., Lima; 1965 N. West (Walmart): 419-225-7021 the day or night. You can Fries, Lima its owners opened it St., Lima; 1920 Harding Hours: Harding High- dip them in ketchup, or Location: 3292 Elida to franchise, and this Highway, Lima; 941 N. way East (Walmart): 7 maybe even switch it up Road, Lima burger joint has since Cable Road, Lima; 2400 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday a bit with some ranch or Phone: 567-698-8881 spread quickly around the Harding Highway East, to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 11 barbecue sauce. However Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 nation. As far as fries are Lima (Walmart) p.m. Friday and Saturday; you choose to top your p.m. daily concerned, sure you can Phone: Market Street: all other Lima locations: fries, you can count on the Highlights: Five Guys go the regular route. But 419-229-9500, West 24 hours same signature flavor and boasts fresh meat and if you’re adventurous and Street: 419-222-2837, Highlights: With most quality at every McDon- big pile of seasoned fries. like a little kick, why not Harding Highway: locations open 24 hours ald’s location. This restaurant made its test out the cajun fries? G12 Sunday, July 30, 2017 BEST OF THE REGION The Lima News Best place for hamburgers

1. Kewpee, Lima sandwich made-to-order fast toppings to perfect your burger, and fresh. Locally raised beef is from classic ketchup and mustard Location: 111 N. Elizabeth St., delivered daily to the restaurants, to the more adventurous grilled 2111 Allentown Road, 1350 Belle- ensuring the absolutely freshest onions and A-1 sauce, diners can fontaine Ave., Lima meat for juicy, high-quality burgers return again and again to experi- Phone: Elizabeth Street: 419- that local residents expect. These ence all of the flavor combinations 228-1778, Allentown Road: 419- hamburgers are sure to impress Five Guys has to offer. 227-9791, Bellefontaine Avenue: out-of-towners, so be sure to treat 419-229-1385 visiting friends and family to this 3. Tony’s, Ottawa Hours: Elizabeth Street: 5:30 Location: 1702 E. Main St., local favorite burger joint. a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thurs- Ottawa day, 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday 2. Five Guys Burgers Phone: 419-523-5262 and Saturday, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday; Allentown Road: 5:30 a.m. and Fries, Lima daily to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, Location: 3292 Elida Road, Highlights: This small 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Lima hometown restaurant claims Saturday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sun- Phone: 567-698-8881 to serve up the best signature day; Bellefontaine Avenue: 5 a.m. Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily burgers in town. Well, now it can Adrienne McGee Sterrett | The Lima News to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 5 Highlights: Five Guys boasts add “in the region” to this bold Top your Kewpee hamburger with ketchup, a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday fresh meat and big ol’ pile of sea- statement. Tony’s is all about mustard, mayo, pickles, relish, lettuce, Highlights: In single, double, soned fries. This restaurant made freshness and quality. That’s why onions, tomato, bacon or olives for a truly with cheese and without, you can’t its humble beginnings in 1986 they grind their hamburger meat customized sandwich made-to-order fast really go wrong with a Kewpee in the Washington, D.C., area. In fresh daily — none of that frozen and fresh. hamburger. Top it with ketchup, 2002, its owners opened it to fran- stuff at all. Tony’s is home to the mustard, mayo, pickles, relish, chise, and this burger joint has famous Titanburger, which was from locally-raised beef, two slices lettuce, onions, tomato, bacon since spread quickly around the named after a local school mascot. of cheese, lettuce and a secret or olives for a truly customized nation. With more than a dozen It features two beef patties made Titan sauce.

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1. The participate in their Sydney loyalty program, you Eley takes Creamery, can get your seventh an order ice cream free.) Other at The Delphos Creamery Location: 252 N. Canal popular items include in Delphos. St., Delphos 36 flavors of milkshakes, Phone: 419-695-4450 Avalanches and banana Hours: 11 a.m. to splits. Sandwiches 10 p.m. Monday to and other snack items Saturday, Noon to 10 are also available, if p.m. Sunday you need something Highlights: If you to balance out the ask for one scoop of ice sweetness. Don’t miss cream at The Creamery, happy hour from 1 p.m. you might be in for a to 6 p.m. Monday to surprise, but in a good Friday, during which way. These guys don’t small cones are offered mess around when at a reduced price. And it comes to offering be sure to bring the kids’ generous portions of grade cards in at the frozen dairy treats. The beginning of June for a local favorite offers 32 free baby size soft-serve flavors of hard-dipped ice cone for earning an A. cream, and an extensive 3. Dairy Hut, line of sundaes, malts and shakes. In addition Delphos to cold dairy treats, it Location: 910 E. 5th also serves shredded St., Delphos chicken sandwiches, Phone: 419-692-1880 coney dogs, barbecue Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 beef, nachos with meat p.m. daily in summer, and more. Open since 11 a.m to 9 p.m. when 1982, The Creamery is school starts through the currently owned by Dan end of September Warnement. Highlights: Currently owned by Brian 2. Pete’s Ice Altenburger, Dairy Hut Cream, Lima offers way more than the Location: 3270 S. standard chocolate and Dixie Highway, Lima vanilla ice cream. In fact, Phone: 419-979-0221 this ice cream business Hours: 11 a.m. to has an arsenal of 24 10 p.m. Monday to flavors of soft serve, Saturday, 1 p.m. to 10 as well as Hershey’s p.m. Sunday (March premium ice cream. through September) It also makes its own Highlights: Dave and orange sherbet and offers Donna Peters opened a lineup of sundaes, their ice cream stand in flurries, slushies and 2009. Now, they offer more. If you’re in the 40 flavor of hard-dipped mood for something ice cream, as well as a little more savory, four flavors of soft-serve consider grabbing a ice cream: Chocolate, homemade shredded vanilla, blackberry and chicken sandwich, a hot dog or a coney dog. orange. (And if you Dean Brown | The Lima News The Lima News BEST OF THE REGION Sunday, July 30, 2017 G15 Best place for salads

1. Beer Barrel, Lima, but don’t underestimate the qual- freshly-shredded cheese — and ity and tastiness of Beer Barrel’s topped with a signature Italian Findlay, St. Marys variety of salads. Whether it is a dressing. Sometimes it’s hard to Location: 2625 W. Market St., regular on the menu, or a seasonal remember to save room for the Lima; 1840 S. Dixie Highway, offering, only the freshest ingre- main course because the bread- Lima; 900 Interstate Drive, Find- dients are used for these made- sticks and salad just keep coming! lay; 1200 Indiana Ave., St. Marys to-order salad options. Try the Phone: Lima: 419-229-6211, Deluxe Caesar, Fajita Chicken, Ital- 3. Panera Bread, Lima Findlay: 419-424-3663, St. Marys: ian, Authentic Greek, South Dixie Location: 2330 Elida Road, 419-778-7112 Delight, Apple Gorgonzola, Santa Lima; 1830 Harding Highway, Hours: Market Street: 11 a.m. Fe Southwest and more. Lima; 1971 Tiffin Avenue, Findlay to midnight Monday to Thursday, Phone: Elida Road: 419-222- 11 to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, 2. Olive Garden, Lima 3700, Harding Highway, 419-229- 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday; Dixie Location: 1936 Roschman Ave., 9797, Findlay: 419-422-3260 Highway: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Lima Hours: Elida Road and Harding Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to Phone: 419-222-7724 Highway: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon- midnight Friday and Saturday, 11 Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sun- day to Saturday; 7a.m. to 8 p.m. Dean Brown | The Lima News Lexi Moyer serves a salad at Beer Barrel. a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday; Findlay: 11 day to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 Sunday; Findlay: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to p.m. Saturday and Sunday Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 midnight Monday to Thursday, 11 Highlights: Olive Garden is p.m. Sunday with the Fuji Apple Salad with a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday; famous for its endless breadsticks Highlights: Panera believes in Chicken, the Green Goddess Cobb St. Marys: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and house salad that come with all good, clean food that you can feel Salad with Chicken, the Modern Sunday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to entree purchases. Crispy iceberg good about eating. Its salads are Greek Salad with Quinoa, the midnight Friday and Saturday lettuce is tossed with black olives, no exception. Keep it classy with Southwest Chile Lime Salad with Highlights: It might be well- tomatoes, onions, peppers, crou- a Greek, Caesar or seasonal green Chicken, the Asian Sesame Salad known for its pizza and wings, tons — and of course, salad. Or, get a little adventurous with chicken and more. Celebrating 42 Years of Serving Limaland’s Favorite Pizza

Est. 1975 Est. 1982 Est. 2010 801 Findlay Rd. • Lima 1806 N. West St. • Lima 2340 Spencerville Rd. • Lima 419-223-6100 419-227-1813 419-229-2002 G16 Sunday, July 30, 2017 BEST OF THE REGION The Lima News Best place for pizza

1. Fat Jack’s Pizza, Lima Location: 1806 N. West St., 2340 Spencerville Road, and 801 Findlay Road (carry-out only), Lima Phone: 419-227-1813; Spencer- ville Road: 419-229-2002; Findlay Road: 419-223-6100 Hours: 10 a.m. to midnight Sun- day to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday Highlights: The very first Fat Jack’s Pizza opened its doors back in 1975 on Findlay Road. In 1982, the West Street restaurant opened, and then the Spencerville location popped up to make three altogether. These restaurants serve up some amazing pizza — from a 6-inch option to an extra big 21-inch pizza pie. Don’t forget the many other food options that are available, including appetizers, wings, subs and even desserts. 2. Beer Barrel, Lima, Findlay, St. Marys Location: 2625 W. Market St. and 1840 S. Dixie Highway, Lima; 900 Interstate Drive, Findlay; 1200 Indiana Ave., St. Marys Phone: Lima: 419-229-6211, Findlay: 419-424-3663, St. Marys: 419-778-7112 Hours: Market Street: 11 a.m. to midnight Monday to Thursday, 11 to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday; Dixie Dean Brown | The Lima News Highway: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Adaleigh Staley spreads cheese on a pizza at Fat Jack’s on Spencerville Road. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday; Findlay: 11 together, the pizzas are placed Leipsic: 419-943-2700, Ottawa: up the finest pizza in Putnam a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. inside an authentic stone deck 419-523-5555, Pandora: 419-384- County ever since. Its pizza sauce to midnight Monday to Thursday, oven, where they are baked and 7222 recipe has remained unchanged 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Sat- then enjoyed by loyal customers. Hours: Columbus Grove, Kalida, since the beginning, which is urday; St. Marys: 11 a.m. to 10:30 Leipsic, Ottawa: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. probably one reason customers p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 11 a.m. 3. The Pizzeria, Sunday to Thursday, 4 p.m. to keep coming again and again. to midnight Friday and Saturday regional midnight Friday and Saturday; Something else that sets The Highlights: At Beer Barrel, the Location: 112 N. High St, Pandora: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday Pizzeria apart from competition is dough is made fresh in each of Columbus Grove; 103 E. Main St, to Thursday, 4 p.m. to midnight the fact that the pizzas are baked the restaurant’s four locations. Kalida; 102 E. Main St, Leipsic; Friday and Saturday in traditional deck ovens instead And only the finest cheese and 1085 N. Perry St, Ottawa; 206 E. Highlights: This family-business of the quicker conveyor ovens. ingredients make the cut for the Main St, Pandora is owned by Brent and Curt Be sure to try their wings, along vast array standard and premium Phone: Columbus Grove: 419- Shafer. The Pizzeria opened with their famous cheese-stuffed toppings. After everything is put 659-2628, Kalida: 419-532-3322, in 1972 and has been serving breadsticks. The Lima News BEST OF THE REGION Sunday, July 30, 2017 G17

Dean Brown | The Lima News Texas Roadhouse enjoys tempting customers by putting their steaks on display. Best place for steaks

1. Texas Roadhouse, Fort Worth ribeye, there are sizes at Old City Prime. After the steaks Tuesday to Thursday; 11 a.m. to satisfy all ranges of hunger. You are aged for a minimum of 21 days, to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Lima can also make your meal Texas-size they are broiled to order as you 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, closed Location: 1940 Roschman Ave., combo by adding ribs or grilled prefer. Top it off with one of three Monday Lima shrimp for just a few more bucks. finishing sauces, sauteed gour- Highlights: This business began Phone: 419-228-7427 met mushroom or sauteed sweet in Ottoville in 1979, made its way Hours: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday 2. Old City Prime, onions, and prepare to indulge to Van Wert and ended up coming to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Lima your taste buds for a memorable to Lima. The Van Wert location Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 Location: 215 S. Main St., Lima steak experience. closed in 2005 when the Cable p.m. Sunday Phone: 419-227-7463 Road location opened. If you’re Highlights: This popular chain Hours: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday 3. Lock Sixteen looking for a great steak, there features delicious, hand-cut steaks to Thursday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sat- Steakhouse, Lima are many from which to choose — that are cooked to order and will urday and Sunday Location: 706 N. Cable Road, ribeye, filet, prime rib, T-bone and keep you coming back for more. Highlights: If you’re in the mood Lima New York strip. Lock Sixteen also Whether it’s the USDA Choice for a tender, flavorful steak, then Phone: 419-224-5625 offers banquet space. Call for more sirloin, the New York strip, the stop on out for USDA Prime steaks Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. information about catering. G18 Sunday, July 30, 2017 BEST OF THE REGION The Lima News Best place for subs

1. Subway endless flavor combina- Location: 729 S. tions. Cable Road, Lima; 2505 Elida Road, Lima; 2. Joey’s Subs, 2461 Shawnee Road, Lima Lima; 134 N. Metcalf Location: 124 N. St., Lima; 2720 St. Main St., Lima John’s Road, Lima; Phone: 419-224-5639 1590 N. West St., Lima; Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 8 1505 Findlay Road, p.m. Monday to Friday Lima; 103 S. Dixie Highlights: Located Highway, Cridersville; in downtown Lima, 2316 Harding Highway, Joey’s Subs offers a Lima. Locations also mouthwatering lineup in Wapakoneta, Spen- of fresh sub sandwich- cerville, Beaverdam, es, gourmet hot dogs Delphos, St. Marys, and salads. Whether Columbus Grove, you’re in the mood for a Ottoville, Ada, Kalida, classic cold cut, Italian Ottawa, Bluffton, Ada, sausage, chicken salad, Celina, Van Wert, tuna salad, meatball Leipsic and Kenton. and more, there’s some- Phone: Cable Road: thing for every taste. 419-999-5000, Elida And if you’re feeling Road: 567-712-2806; especially adventurous Shawnee Road: 419- — and can handle the 999-6500; Metcalf heat — give the atomic Street: 419-228-7724; dog a try. St. John’s Road: 419- 3. Bellacino’s 229-2001; West Street: 419-222-0767; Findlay Pizza & Road: 419-221-1279; Grinders, Dixie Highway: 419- 645-5903; Harding Lima Highway: 419-227-0097 Location: 2330 Elida Hours: 7 a.m. to Road, Lima 10 p.m. daily, with Phone: 419-999-0023 some locations having Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 extended hours. Call p.m. Monday to Thurs- individual stores for day, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. details. Friday and Saturday, 11 Highlights: Subway a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday offers the classic sub Highlights: Bel- sandwiches we all love. lacino’s has offered a Featuring simple, fresh selection of oven-baked ingredients, every sub subs and calzones since is made to your liking opening back in 2008 by friendly “sandwich in Lima. And don’t artists.” Its recipe for forget the pasta, salads success goes back to and pizza, as well as the basics: Bread, meat, award-winning Dietsch cheese and vegetables. Brothers ice cream. All of this deliciousness is Dean Brown | The Lima News Toasted or not, and Denise Pierre-Bravo bakes some bread in the oven at Subway in Shawnee Township. with a variety of sauces available for delivery, and specialty subs, take-out and for dining it’s difficult to grow in. Ask about catering tired of the seemingly for your next event. The Lima News BEST OF THE REGION Sunday, July 30, 2017 G19 Best place for wings

1. Buffalo Wild Wings, Lima, St. Marys Location: 2948 Allentown Road, Lima; 442 Fortman Drive, St. Marys Phone: Lima: 419-991-2999; St. Marys: 419-300-8580 Hours: Lima: 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday; St. Marys: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Fri- day and Saturday Highlights: Whether you choose traditional or boneless wings, the sauce combinations are seemingly endless. (If you’re up for the challenge, try the infamous Blazin’ sauce on your order of wings!) Whether you’re enjoying the restaurant’s namesake inside or to go with friends, family or solo, Buffalo Wild Wings will surely satisfy your craving for flavorful fried chicken Dean Brown | The Lima News wings. Buffalo Wild Wings is known for chicken wings — and they’ve been perfecting their art for a while now. 2. Millie’s Cafe, Ottoville Millie’s offers traditional and bone- Location: 1939 Roschman Ave- traditional wings, boneless wings Location: 141 N. West Canal St., less wings — but it also switches nue, Lima or tenders this restaurant has your Ottoville things up a bit with grilled wings. Phone: 419-222-9464 chicken craving covered. Step 2: Phone: 419-453-3043 Top those babies with one of 15 Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mon- Choose your sauce — buffalo, Hours: 9 a.m to 11 p.m. Mon- different homemade sauce options, day to Thursday, 11 a.m. to mid- roasted garlic, bourbon bbq, garlic day to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. and you’ve got yourself some seri- night Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. parmesan, sweet bbq, cool wasabi, Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 am. Saturday, ous wings. A boneless wing night to 10 p.m. Sunday teriyaki, sweet thai chili, to name closed Sunday definitely brings the crowd out on Highlights: Buffalo Wings and a few. Step 3: Choose your heat Highlights: This locally owned Mondays. Rings first opened in 1984 in tolerance: From mild to atomic restaurant has been around since Cincinnati and has grown into 59 and everything in between. Don’t the 1930s and wings are definitely 2. Buffalo Wings domestic and international loca- forget the “rings” part — their one of most popular menu items. and Rings, Lima tions. Step 1: Whether you prefer famous onion rings, that is.

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1. Sarah’s Sweets, Lima Locations: 435 S. Eastown Road, Lima Phone: 419-371-4745 Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Satur- day, closed Sunday and Monday Highlights: Sarah’s Sweets offers gourmet cupcakes in over 40 flavors, with Buckeye as the top seller. These delectable desserts are so indulgent — and piled high with frosting — that you’re offered a fork with your cupcake. In addition to its signature cupcakes, Sarah’s Sweets also offers cinnamon rolls and a variety of cookies, brownies and cakes for all occasions — including weddings, birthdays, baby showers, retirements, gradua- tions, or just because. Stop in to treat yourself with a sweet snack or place your order today. 2. Shirley’s Popcorn, region Locations: 435 S Eastown Dean Brown | The Lima News Road, Lima With so many things to choose from, it can be hard to make a choice at Sara’s Sweets. Phone: 567-371-5181 Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat- urday, closed Sunday Highway, Lima; 4630 Elida Road, chips, pop and other snacks you’d cheeseburgers are just the tip of Highlights: After years of Elida; 100 N. Dixie Highway, typically find at most gas stations the iceberg. You can also grab a requests by local residents, Shir- Cridersville; 202 S. Main St., — it offers a full menu of meal- variety of cookies, an order of ley’s Popcorn officially opened its Delphos; 238 W. Fifth St., Delphos type food. Breakfast sandwiches nachos, frozen drinks and coffee. doors in Lima in October 2016. Phone: Elida Road: 419-229- in the a.m., cold and hot lunch Become a Speedy Rewards mem- This Bluffton-based gourmet pop- 6921, Cable Road: 419-222-3218, sandwiches, pizza, hot dogs and ber and earn even more goodies. corn shop boasts classic flavors like Harding Highway: 419-222-4501, jellybean, Caramel To Die For, red St. Johns Road: 419-221-2262, hot cinnamon, cheddar, as well as West Street: 419-227-1080, premium flavors such as dark salt- Lincoln Highway: 419-643-4465, ed caramel, chocolate almond and Elida: 419-331-4285, Cridersville: buckeye. And of course, you can 419-645-5428, Main Street in always go old school and munch on Delphos: 419-695-6302, 5th Street Shirley’s original popcorn. Grab it in Delphos: 419-695-5285 to go in sizes ranges from a small Hours: Many are open 24 bag for you to a giant tin to share, hours. Check with locations for and you can’t go wrong. details. 3. Speedway, region Highlights: If you’re on the Location: 1410 Elida Road, road and need a snack, Speedway Lima; 631 N. Cable Road, Lima; can cure your craving after you 2995 St. Johns Road, Lima; 2615 fill your car’s gas tank. Not only N. West St., Lima; 7837 E. Lincoln does this place sell candy bars, 41006795 The Lima News BEST OF THE REGION Sunday, July 30, 2017 G21

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1. Biggby and cafe not only serves up a full line of Coffee, Lima premium coffee and Location: 717 N. espresso products, it’s Cable Road, Lima; also a great place to 1519 Harding Highway, hang out.The coffee Lima; 488 Fortman itself, KaffeeScape, Drive, St. Marys is the coffee shop’s Phone: Cable Road: own brand of gourmet 419-999-9262, Harding Arabica blend that’s Highway: 567-289-9434, gathered from premium St. Marys: 419-778- coffee farms around the 7604 world. So grab a cup Hours: 6 a.m. to of joe — and maybe 9 p.m. Monday to sandwich, bowl of soup, Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 salad or a bakery item, p.m. Sunday while you’re at it — and Highlights: Whether meet up with friends to you’re looking for a catch up on life. hot coffee on your way to work or a cool 3. Panera frozen treat to start Bread, Lima the evening, Biggby Location: 2330 Elida Coffee offers both Road, Lima; 1830 coffee-based and non- Harding Highway, Lima coffee beverages to suit Phone: Elida Road: all customers. Popular 419-222-3700; Harding drinks also come with Highway: 419-229-9797 quirky names — like Hours: 6 a.m. to the Teddy Bear, White 9 p.m. Monday to Lightning or Butter Saturday; 7a.m. to 8 Bear — that might p.m. Sunday sound a little strange Highlights: When you (but delicious) to first- think of Panera Bread, timers. Biggby also you might instantly offers a selection of envision fresh salads, muffins, bagels, cookies soups and sandwiches, and more to pair with but don’t underestimate your hot, frozen or iced this restaurant’s coffee beverages. scene. Panera’s got an 2. The Meeting impressive selection, including: Iced lattes, Place on iced coffee, iced chai Market, Lima lattes, smoothies, Location: 220 W. frozen coffee, as well as Market St., Lima hot drinks like mochas, Phone: 419-222-0985 lattes, hot chocolate, Hours: 7 a.m. to espresso, cappuccino 7 p.m. Monday to and more. (Or, keep it Wednesday, 7 a.m. to classy with a freshly 9 p.m. Thursday and brewed hot coffee.) Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Grab a friend, a cup and Saturday, closed Sunday a pastry and settle into a comfy chair to visit, Highlights: This Dean Brown | The Lima News community-oriented enjoy the wifi and great Chelsea Jennings makes a frozen mocha at Biggby Coffee. gourmet coffee house drink. G26 Sunday, July 30, 2017 BEST OF THE REGION The Lima News Best place to listen to music

1. Rally in the Facebook page for the latest updates on music and events. Square, Lima Location: ArtSpace, 65-67 Town 3. Vino Bellissimo, Square, Lima Lima Phone:419-222-1721 Location: 2412 Cable Court, Hours: Every Friday with music Lima starting at 6:30 p.m. Phone: 419-221-1010 Highlights: From May until Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. August, the best place for live Monday to Wednesday, 11 music in the region this year is a.m. to midnight Thursday Rally in the Square. These rallies to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. are held every Friday from May Sunday until August outside of ArtSpace/ Highlights: In addition to Lima in Town Square, opening at its full-service bar, impressive 5:30 p.m. and with music starting Dean Brown | The Lima News selection of specialty wine and at 6:30 p.m. (The 2017 season runs A crowd fills the northwest corner of the square for Rally on the Square. craft beer and full menu of through Aug. 25.) Rain or shine, Mediterranean cuisine, Vino come check out these upcoming Bellissimo is the place to go year- live acts: Aug. 4 — Brother Believe Phone: 419-233-1581 on premises from regional grape round for live entertainment. Me, Aug. 11 — Chris Canas Band, Hours: Noon to 8 p.m. Thurs- varieties. Maybe pair it with a Just a couple of weeks ago, Vino Aug. 18 — Someone’s Kids, Aug. day to Saturday meat and cheese tray, bread and Bellissimo hosted “The Voice” 25 — 10 Year Reign. Highlights: At Sycamore Lake dipping oil, or spinach artichoke season one winner Javier Colon 2. Sycamore Lake Wine Co., not only can you enjoy dip as you soak in the sounds for a live performance. Coming a wide selection of wines, you of acts such as Someone’s Kids, up on Sept. 22 is a performance Wine Co., Columbus can do so while listening to great Pegasus, Classic Trendz, One by David Ryan Harris, beginning Grove live music. Choose from a variety Good Reason, Justin Hites, Loose at 7 p.m. Follow Vino Bellissimo’s Location: 9660 Mayberry Road, of white, blush and red wines Cannons, Mitchell Maibach and Facebook page for an up-to-date Columbus Grove that are produced and bottled more. Be sure to check out their schedule of events. Best summer event to attend

1. Allen County Fair out the car show, hit up the kids rides or The Allen County Fair is slated for Aug. enjoy a funnel cake from concessions, there’s 18-26 in 2017. Year after year, it never fails plenty of opportunity to enjoy the holiday to draw crowds with mouth-watering food, with friends and family. Stick around Faurot carnival rides, arcade games, 4-H events Park in the evening for live entertainment and much more. Live music is another huge and end the night with a dazzling fireworks crowd-pleaser, and this year Dustin Lynch display. will be performing with special guest Neal 3. St. Gerard Festival, Lima McCoy on Aug. 19. Everyone knows to mark their calendars for the St. Gerard Festival each year at 2. Star Spangled the beginning of June. That’s because St. Spectacular, Lima Gerard Parish sure knows how to put on a The Star Spangled Spectacular is the festival. With its games, rides, great food, place to be on the Fourth of July. Featuring three nights of live entertainment, a 5K a jam-packed lineup of events and activi- run and more, there’s a little something for ties, this patriotic tradition draws serious all to enjoy. Plus, to wrap up this exciting The Lima News file photo crowds. Whether you run or walk the The Allen County Fair has many events of all types, including an weekend, one lucky raffle winner will walk antique tractor pull. popular Freedom 5K, bike the Freedom Fun away with a $10,000 top prize. What’s not Walk, sign up for the fishing derby, check to love? The Lima News BEST OF THE REGION Sunday, July 30, 2017 G27

Dean Brown | The Lima News Buffalo Wild Wings has a number of TV screens to compliment the large array of drink options. Best sports bar

1. Buffalo Wild out the crowds for the big 6211, Findlay: 419-424- midnight Friday and Sat- a.m. to midnight Friday games. Enjoy some wings 3663, St. Marys: 419-778- urday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to Wings, Lima, St. and catch up on the sports 7112 Highlights: The camara- 10 p.m. Sunday Marys action on big-screen TVs Hours: Market Street: 11 derie, the experience, the Highlights: Buffalo Location: 2948 Allen- with friends or family.This a.m. to midnight Monday atmosphere. (And don’t Wings and Rings first town Road, Lima; 442 Fort- upbeat restaurant offers a to Thursday, 11 to 1 a.m. forget the big-screen TVs.) opened in 1984 in man Drive, St. Marys full bar, so you can find that Friday and Saturday, 11 All of these things bring in Cincinnati and has grown Phone: Lima: 419-991- perfect drink to pair with a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday; the crowds for a big game into 59 domestic and 2999, St. Marys: 419-300- your wings, potato wedges Dixie Highway: 11 a.m. to at Beer Barrel. Enjoy a beer international locations. 8580 and more while supporting 10 p.m. Monday to Thurs- and some pizza, or wings, This club-level sports Hours: Lima: 11 a.m. your favorite sports team. day, 11 a.m. to midnight and kick back with friends restaurant aims to give to midnight Sunday to 2. Beer Barrel, Friday and Saturday, 11 to enjoy the big game. all of its customers a top- Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday; 3. Buffalo Wings notch, VIP experience. Friday and Saturday; St. Lima, St. Marys Findlay: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Its inviting dining room Marys: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Location: 2625 W. Mar- Sunday, 11 a.m. to mid- and Rings, Lima and big-screen TVS Sunday to Thursday, 11 ket St., Lima; 1840 S. Dixie night Monday to Thursday, Location: 1939 Ros- pair perfectly with its a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Highway, Lima; 900 Inter- 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday chman Avenue, Lima signature wings, offering Saturday state Drive, Findlay; 1200 and Saturday; St. Marys: 11 Phone: 419-222-9464 an ideal experience for Highlights: Buffalo Wild Indiana Ave., St. Marys a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. socializing with family Wings knows how to bring Phone: Lima: 419-229- to Thursday, 11 a.m. to Monday to Thursday, 11 and friends over sports. G28 Sunday, July 30, 2017 BEST OF THE REGION The Lima News Best auto body shop

1. Jim Yarger’s everything has been 3. Cellars’ Andrew repaired, you can even Bohn Body Shop, have your car detailed. Auto Body, works to replace Lima 2. Tom Ahl, Lima some Location: 2115 Elida Location: 4165 N. door trim Road, Lima Lima West St., Lima at Jim Phone: 419-223-3836 Location: 2525 Allen- Phone: 419-225-8185 Yarger’s Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. town Road, Lima Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 Body Shop. Monday to Friday Phone: 888-233-9466 p.m. Monday to Friday, Highlights: Jim Yarg- Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. closed Saturday and er’s Body Shop offers all Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. Sunday types of body repair and to noon Saturday, closed Highlights: Cellars’ small mechanical work. Sunday Auto Body opened shop The 30-year-old business Highlights: Employing back in 1990. Owner provides top-of-the-line roughly 20 people cur- Mark Cellars tends to frame straightening, rently, Tom Ahl’s body everything crash-related as well. Because Tim shop has been expanded on any vehicle. This Yarger’s Body Shop several times. You can Lima native has added uses water-based paint bet that all workers here on to his shop several when mixing up its own are I-CAR and BASF cer- times over the years. paint, this translates to tified. At this auto body And with a focus on get- fewer coats and a more shop, there are two paint ting things right the first environmentally friendly booths and a laser-guided time, his frame rack is approach. Finally, after frame rack. always busy. Dean Brown | The Lima News Best auto repair

1. Tom Ahl, Lima set of tires, they sell the following brands: Location: 2525 Allentown Road, Lima; 617 Michelin, Mastercraft, Hankook, General/ King Avenue, Lima Continental, Uniroyal, Dunlop, Goodyear, Phone: 888-233-9466 BF Goodrich, Kelly and many others. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to At 4-K Tire, there’s no need to make an Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, closed appointment. Simply show up, and they’ll do Sunday the rest. Highlights: At Tom Ahl, trained repair 3. A&D Tire, Ottoville technicians quickly diagnose and repair your Location: 103 W. Canal St., Ottoville vehicle’s problem. This Hyundai, Dodge, Phone: 419-453-3339 RAM, Chrysler, Buick, Jeep and GMC auto Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to repair center does oil changes, tire rotations, Thursday, 8 to 6 friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. fluid flushes, engine tune-ups and more. Fill Saturday, closed Sunday out a service appointment form online or Highlights: A&D Tire has been repairing give them a call to make an appointment. cars in Ottoville since 1980. Currently owned 2. 4-K Tire, Delphos by brothers Alan and Dick Beining, this shop Location: 502 N. Main St., Delphos Dean Brown | The Lima News does tires, brakes, suspension and exhaust Tyler Downing works on a repair at Tom Ahl. Phone: 419-629-2034 work, sells new tires, offers oil changes. With Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, an auto parts store attached, A&D Tire is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday tractors, semis, spreaders, wagons and more. the go-to place to get — and keep — your Highlights: This local business services Need a repair or an alignment? 4-K Tire has vehicles in working condition. Call and make anything that runs on rubber, including you covered. And if you’re in need of a new an appointment today. The Lima News BEST OF THE REGION Sunday, July 30, 2017 G29 Best electrician

1. County Electric, Ottawa experience in the mechanical field. They are Location: 815 N. Locust St., Ottawa involved with many contractors in the Lima Phone: 419-523-6688 area, plus residential and commercial custom- Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, ers for all their mechanical needs. Brown’s closed Saturday and Sunday Heating and Cooling offers quality HVAC, Highlights: County Electric is a family-owned plumbing, electrical and service work through business that has been serving the area since superior workmanship and outstanding cus- 1975. Although it started with one man, his tomer service at a fair and reasonable price. tools and truck, today it has more than 40 employees, including 25 electricians. Whether 3. Holmes Improvements, you need to install a generator, are struggling Elida with tripping a breaker, need to add an outlet Location: 3905 E. State Road, Elida or custom lighting, County Electric has speedy, Phone: 419-222-7828 reliable electricians to help you out. They have Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, also expertly handled wiring for new-builds for closed Saturday and Sunday hotels, restaurants, universities, nursing homes Highlights: Holmes Improvements spe- and factories. cializes in bathroom, kitchen and basement Dean Brown | The Lima News remodeling, but can easily handle any inte- 2. Brown’s Heating and County Electric in Ottawa has been serving the area since rior or exterior home improvement project 1975. Cooling, Lima you throw at them. This business is locally Location: 414 Brower Road, Lima owned and offers more than 40 years of expe- Phone: 419-331-6762 Plumbing & Electrical LLD was opened out rience. Serving Lima and the surrounding Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to of the home of Jeff and Tina Brown in August area, Holmes Improvements is here for all Friday, 24-hour emergency service 1999. These days, the business employees 35 your residential and commercial remodeling Highlights: Brown’s Heating, Cooling, and boasts more than 250 collective years of needs.

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1. Menards, Lima Main St, Delphos; 1677 store is independently Celina Rd, St. Marys; 647 owned and is tailored and Celina W Ervin Rd, Van Wert to meet the needs of Location: 2614 N. Phone: Elida Road: its local community. Eastown Road, Lima; 419-331-3633, S. Dixie At Ace stores, you’ll 1920 Havemann Road, Highway: 419-991-3701, find a wide variety of Celina Delphos: 419-692-0921, lawn and garden items, Phone: Lima: 419-224- St. Marys: 419-394-7851, tools, paint, business 4490, Celina: 419-586- Van Wert: 419-238-1546 supplies and pretty much 3068 Hours: Elida Road: 8 anything you’d ever Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to need to fix, repair and p.m. Monday to Saturday, Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. maintain your home or 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. business. Highlights: Started Sunday; S. Dixie Highway: in 1958, Menards offers 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday 3. Lowe’s, Lima, a complete selection to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wapakoneta of high-quality, name- Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 Location: 2411 N. brand tools, materials, p.m. Sunday; Delphos: 8 Eastown Road, Lima; merchandise and supplies a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday 1340 Bellefontaine St, for all home improvement to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 Wapakoneta needs. You can “save big p.m. Saturday, closed Phone: Lima: 419-331- money” on materials for Sunday; St. Marys: 8 3598, Wapakoneta: 419- all skill levels — from a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to 739-1300 DIY homeowners to more Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours: Lima: 7 a.m. experienced contractors. Sunday; Van Wert: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Monday to Whether you need a light a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. bulb or a can of paint or Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday; Wapakoneta: 7 if you plan on building a Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to deck or new house, there p.m. Sunday Saturday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. is something for everyone Dean Brown | The Lima News Highlights: Ace Sunday A drawer pull display at Menards shows you all the options at a glance. at more than 300 locations Hardware made its Highlights: Lowe’s nationwide. beginning as a small stores have 40,000 chain of stores in 1924 products in stock, 250,000 supplies, electrical, tools, paint, plumbing — 2. Ace Hardware, and has grown to items available online flooring, doors and they’ve got it all. Lowe’s region include more than 4,600 at Lowes.com and more windows, heating and prides itself on offering Location: 3720 Elida locations in 50 states than 500,000 products cooling, home decor and customer-valued solutions Road, Lima; 3700 S. Dixie and over 70 countries. available by special order. furniture, lawn and garden, with the best prices, Highway, Lima; 242 N With that said, every Appliances, building lighting and ceiling fans, products and services.

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1. Grothouse Heating, Cooling, Plumb- ing & Electrical LLD Plumbing and was opened out of the Heating Inc., home of Jeff and Tina Brown in August 1999. Delphos These days, the business Location: 901 S. Main has 35 employees and St., Delphos boasts more than 250 Phone: 419-695-3081 collective years of expe- Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. rience in the mechanical Monday to Friday, closed field. They are involved Saturday and Sunday, with many contractors 24-hour emergency ser- in the Lima area, plus vice residential and com- Highlights: This family mercial customers for all business began in 1960 their mechanical needs as Rudy’s Sewer Service .Brown’s Heating and when Rudy Grothouse Cooling offers quality purchased his first sewer hvac, plumbing, electri- machine. Through the cal and service work years, it has experienced through superior work- a few name changes and manship and outstanding added family members, customer service at a fair landing at its current and reasonable price. name in 1986. Now, Grothouse Plumbing 3. Scott and Heating Inc. offers a Wagner range of services, including: Residential and Plumbing commercial plumbing, & Heating, residential and commercial HVAC, restaurant Ottawa equipment sales and ser- Location: 5538 Road vices, septic tank clean- 13, Ottawa ing, water treatment, Phone: 419-876-3199 sewer cleaning, geother- Hours: 7 a.m. to 4:30 mal, backflow, portable p.m. Monday to Friday, toilet rentals and more. closed Saturday and Sun- A 24-hour emergency day service ensures that Highlights: At Scott customers have access Wagner Plumbing & to the service, whenever Heating, they we make the need strikes. sure that our customers get the most out of what 2. Brown’s they spend from their Heating and pocket. With years of experience they cater to Cooling, Lima all your air conditioning, Location: 414 Brower heating and plumbing Road, Lima needs. This business does Phone: 419-331-6762 it all — sales, service and Hours: 7:30 a.m. to installation — and makes 4:30 p.m. Monday to Fri- sure customers feel good day, 24-hour emergency at home or at their busi- Dean Brown | The Lima News service ness. Call now for your Tubs, showers and other fixtures are on display at Grothouse Plumbing in Delphos. Highlights: Brown’s free estimate. G32 Sunday, July 30, 2017 BEST OF THE REGION The Lima News

Come visit our booth located just North of the Rabbit Barn at the Allen County Fair August 18th—26th Our Booth is proud to present our Live Honeybee show see our facebook page for show times Monday specials: T-shirt give away to children , until supplies last. Child must be present. Other great activities all week long.

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40999552 G34 Sunday, July 30, 2017 BEST OF THE REGION The Lima News Best dry cleaner/laundry service

1. Advantage Cleaners, Lima and Delphos Location: 702 N. Cable Road, Lima; drop-offs at The Lion, The Niche & The Wardrobe, 4270 Elida Road; 903 E. Fifth St., Delphos Phone: Cable Road: 419-229-7406; Elida Road: 419-234-5052; Delphos: 419-6958964 Hours: Delphos: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, noon to 5:30 p.m. Tues- day and Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, closed Sunday; Lima: 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday Highlights: Advantage Cleaners has been under the same ownership for more than 20 years, although it has been in business since the 1970s. The location offers dry-cleaning, shirt service, alterations, wedding gown cleaning and restoration, an air-conditioned fitting room and cornhole bags. It also cleans rugs, curtains and drapes. Items are guaranteed to be ready to go by 3 p.m., as long as customers drop off items by 9 a.m. 2. Ottawa Dry Cleaners and Carpet Cleaning, Ottawa Location: 140 S. Hickory St., Ottawa Phone: 419-523-4192 Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday Highlights: Stop out to Ottawa Dry Cleaners and Carpet Cleaning for all of your dry-cleaning needs. Formerly known as Fortman’s, this business offers dry cleaning, alterations, repairs, and curtain cleaning. If you have them clean your carpets, they can also do your couch’s throw pillows, too. (Just no leather, no suede and no hats.) 3. Neighborhood Cleaners, Lima Location: 927 N. Cable Road, Lima; 2216 Shawnee Road, Lima; 2100 Harding Highway, Lima Phone: Cable Road: 419-222-6003, Shawnee Road: 419-222-1840, Harding Highway: 419- 225-8859 Hours: Cable Road: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday; Shawnee Road and Harding Highway: 7 a.m.to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, closed Satur- Dean Brown | The Lima News day and Sunday Tim Suever hangs up a jacket at Advantage Cleaners. Highlights: Neighborhood Cleaners has been in Lima since 1993. Currently owned by Jeff be Shawnee Dry Cleaners. One of the details They offer dry cleaning, laundry wash and fold, Thiery, it recently added its Shawnee Road that sets Neighborhood Cleaners apart is its wedding gown cleaning and preservation, boot and Harding Highway locations, which used to environmentally friendly cleaning solvent. cleaning and more. The Lima News BEST OF THE REGION Sunday, July 30, 2017 G35 Best florist

1. Town and Country The expert florists create beautiful flower arrangements and gifts for all occasions. The Flowers business offers flower delivery to Lima and Location: 301 W. High St., Lima surround areas. And no need to worry about Phone: 800-235-9883 those last-minute gifts, as Yazel’s is more than Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, 9 willing to do same-day floral delivery. a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday Highlights: Whether you’re celebrating a 3. Ivy Hutch Flowers and birthday or anniversary, or expressing sym- Gifts, Delphos pathy in a time of need, Town and Country Location: 666 Elida Avenue, Delphos Flowers has a focus on fresh-cut arrange- Phone: 419-692-2222 ments for all occasions. Mike Ellerbrock and Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, 9 Kenny Kruse started this locally-owned busi- a.m. to noon Saturday, closed Sunday ness more than 32 years ago. They continue Highlights: From weddings, to funerals, to pride themselves in excellent customer prom, holidays and personalized gifts, Ivy service, ensuring that their customers are Hutch Flowers and Gifts offers quality flow- 100-percent satisfied with their products. ers no matter the occasion. You can buy fresh 2. Yazel’s Flowers & Gifts, flowers from a simple bouquet arrangement to ornate centerpieces, wreaths, baskets Lima vases and more. And while you’re picking up Location: 2323 Allentown Road, Lima flowers, why not include a customized photo Phone: 419-224-1771 frame, wall hanging or mug to add the “wow” Hours: 9 a.m.. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, 9 factor to your gift? Owned by Ashley Etzkorn, a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday Ivy Hutch Flowers and Gifts promises to make Highlights: Yazel’s Flowers and gifts offers Dean Brown | The Lima News your occasion memorable with is gorgeous Linda Smith prepares a floral arrangement at Town and the perfect flower arrangements for all needs. products. Country Flowers.

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41007751 41006848 G36 Sunday, July 30, 2017 BEST OF THE REGION The Lima News Best jewelry store

1. Von’s Diamonds and neighbors throughout northwest Ohio. Whether you’re in the market for stunning diamonds, Jewelry, Lima engagement and wedding rings, a watch, necklace, Location: 3217 Elida Road, Lima bracelet, charms and more, Beckman Jewelers will Phone: 419-227-5616 help you select jewelry with meaning. Stan and Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday, Bernard Beckman can also help you with apprais- closed Sunday ing jewelry pieces, engravings of personalized Highlights: Von’s Diamonds and Jewelry always messages, remounts, alterations for a perfect fit, seems to tops this list in Best of the Region, with repairs for all types of jewelry and custom jewelry its quality goods and services. Open since 1962, designs. this family-owned business has been at its Elida Road location for 17 years now. Whether you need 3. Don Jenkins Jeweler, Lima repair services, or are looking for Pandora brace- Location: 117 N. Elizabeth St., Lima lets and beads, Movado timepieces and more, Phone: 419-224-3211 Von’s has you covered for all of your jewelry needs. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, closed Monday and 2. Beckman Jewelers, Ottawa Sunday Location: 117 W. Main St., Ottawa Highlights: With its beginnings tracing back to Phone: 419-523-3794 1926, Don Jenkins Jeweler is now in its third gen- Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, 9:30 a.m. to eration. Current owner Scott Koenig can tell you 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. the ins and outs of every diamond he sells, also Saturday, closed Sunday explaining the price so the customers can get the Highlights: This family-owned jewelry store most bang for their buck. Repairs can be done on started in 1888 in downtown Ottawa. Now, more site, where there is also a variety of bracelets and Dean Brown | The Lima News than 125 later, the family continues their great- watches for sale, including Bulova, Accutron and Stephanie Vondrell-Stolly shows a piece from grandfather’s tradition of proudly serving its Seiko. the Hearts on Fire collection available at Von’s Diamonds and Jewelry.

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1. Shirley’s Popcorn, Lima Locations: 435 S East- own Road, Lima Phone: 567-371-5181 Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday Highlights: After years of requests by local residents, Shirley’s Popcorn officially opened its doors in Lima in October 2016. This Bluffton-based gourmet popcorn shop boasts classic flavors like jellybean, Cara- mel To Die For, red hot cinnamon, cheddar, as well as premium flavors such as dark salted caramel, chocolate almond and buckeye. Or, you can always go old school and munch on Shir- ley’s original popcorn. Grab it to go in sizes ranges from a small bag for you to a giant tin to share. Really, you can’t go wrong. 2. Mellow Mushroom, Lima Location: 2530 Eastown Road, Lima Phone: 567-289-5543 Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday Highlights: Mellow Mushroom opened up its Dean Brown | The Lima News doors this past October, Meagan Luginbuhl is eager to fill 6.5 gallon tin with popcorn of your choice at Shirley’s Popcorn. and has been a hit. So come out and have the “pizza experience” — because this inviting atmosphere — not Road, Lima craft pizzas, like the pesto can opt for a “no dough” definitely isn’t your average to mention the fact you can Phone: 419-221-4747 chicken, taco, buffalo pizza, which uses a pizza shop. Its menu offers eat at a table inside of an Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 10 chicken, wild veggies, fresh bed of spinach or a selection of items such 18-foot tall, 24-foot long p.m. Sunday to Thursday, Hawaiian or Smokin’ grated parmesan cheese as pizza, calzones, hoagie, yellow submarine — Mel- 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Ghost. Or, create your instead.) They also salads and burgers, in addi- low Mushroom will keep Friday and Saturday own pizza masterpiece by offers salads, dessert tion to gluten-free options. you coming back for more. Highlights: “Fresh choosing from more than and a selection of craft (Plus, there are 36 draft made pizza in 180 35 fresh toppings and a beers. You can’t really go beer options.) Between 3. Rapid Fired seconds” is Rapid Fired dozen different sauces. wrong with Rapid Fired the great food, the psyche- Pizza, Lima Pizza’s claim to fame. (And if you’re counting PIzza’s speedy, fresh and delic rock artwork and the Location: 2815 Elida Try out one of the chain’s carbs or calories, you delicious meals. G38 Sunday, July 30, 2017 BEST OF THE REGION The Lima News Best place to buy men’s clothing

1. Kohl’s Location: 2750 Elida Road, Lima Phone: 419-222-5131 Hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mon- day to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday Highlights: Whether you need a dress shirt and tie, dependable workout clothing, shoes for any occasion or just your everyday denim, the selection at Kohl’s for men’s clothing is unbeatable. You can be sure to find all of Dean Brown | The Lima News your favorite brands and more Even if you forget your coupon at Kohl’s, the clerks have one at the ready for you. at prices your bank account will appreciate. And by earning Kohl’s Cash for your purchases, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, jeans, undergarments, footwear, Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday you can save even more on the lat- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, closed outerwear, sleepwear, thermal, big to Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday est fashions. Sunday and tall options and even tuxedos Highlights: From swimwear, to Highlights: Gustwiller’s Cloth- — this place has got men’s cloth- workout clothes, to everyday and 2. Gustwiller’s ing Co has been providing quality ing covered. formal wear, JCPenney is on the clothing and exceptional service ball for men’s fashion. Everyday Clothing Co., since 1947. Tom Gustwiller, cur- 3. JCPenney, Lima, St. low prices help customers avoid Ottawa rent owner, took over the store Marys the hassle of ever-changing price Location: 116 W. Main St., from his father in 1971. Now the Location: 2400 Elida Road, points. Offering more selection Ottawa third generation, Teresa and Brian, Lima; 1170 Indiana Ave., St. than the average department store Phone: 877-523-6390 are helping operate the men’s and Marys does in men’s clothing, guys won’t Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday women’s clothing store and web- Phone: Lima: 419-331-0361; St. soon be disappointed by lack of and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. site. From dress shirts and pants, Marys: 419-394-7610 style options. Best place to buy women’s clothing

1. Kohl’s, Lima 2. Maurice’s, various everything in between — Maurice’s has Location: 2750 Elida Road, Lima Location: 2400 Elida Road, Lima (inside options no matter the occasion. Phone: 419-222-5131 the Lima Mall); 1174 Indiana Avenue, St. 3. Macy’s, Lima Hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thurs- Marys; 325 Town Center Boulevard, Van Location: 2600 Elida Road, Lima day, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 11 Wert Phone: 419-331-0321 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday Phone: Lima: 419-221-0696, St. Marys: Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Highlights: When it comes to Kohl’s, you 419-394-6425, Van Wert: 419-238-6443 Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday to can pretty much count on a sale in some Hours: Lima and St. Marys: 10 a.m. to Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday shape or form. That’s because designer cloth- 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday, noon to 6p.m. Highlights: If you’re looking for top ing at bargain prices is the name of the game. Sunday; Van Wert: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday designer women’s brands, look no further The latest styles of casual, business, dress, to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday than Macy’s. Located in the Lima Mall, bathing suits, undergarments, coats, shoes, Highlights: With over 1,000 stores across Macy’s offers trendy clothing options from accessories line the shelves and racks of this the nation, Maurice’s inspires women of all petite to plus size in one convenient location. local favorite. If you’re lucky, you’ll schedule ages to look and feel their best. Find the If you’re willing to spend a little more at this a shopping trip during a time when you can latest styles in tops, bottoms and dresses higher-end department store, you definitely earn Kohl’s Cash. This way, you can be sure available in sizes 0-26 while also picking won’t be disappointed by its high-quality to stop back again soon for even more bar- up the perfect shoes and accessories. formal wear, casual clothing, swimwear and gains. From casual wear to business wear — and more. The Lima News BEST OF THE REGION Sunday, July 30, 2017 G39 Best place to buy furniture

1. Westrich 2. Ashley Furniture 3. Buckeye Store has proudly served the Lima and surrounding areas since Furniture, Delphos HomeStore, Lima Furniture Store, 1965. Living room, dining room, Location:1105 Elida Avenue, Location:3223 Elida Road, Lima bedroom, home office and more — Delphos Lima Location: 3790 Harding High- this place has furniture for every Phone: 419-695-6045 Phone: 419-331-7115 way, Lima room in the house. They have also Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Phone: 419-225-9712 made the decision to “cross the to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon- bridge into the future,” by embrac- Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. day to Saturday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ing both the traditional, in-store Highlights: Westrich Furniture Sunday Sunday shopping and providing the conve- has been a family tradition since Highlights: At Ashley Highlights: Buckeye Furniture nience of online shopping. 1937. The business includes an HomeStore, there’s a section experienced staff that is ready dedicated to each room in the and willing to serve. With over house, with a wide selection 150 different manufacturers to to fit any theme. Friendly staff choose from, Westrich Furniture members are waiting to help you offers you a variety of looks, styles find exactly what you’re looking and feels to match exactly what for — stylish, quality furniture customers are looking for. And if just right for your home. you can’t find what you’re looking Bonus: There’s also a section for in the showroom, they can for children who want to help custom order to give you the exact decorate. look to fit your home.

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Thank you for your Treat Yourself support over the years! Dean Brown | The Lima News God Bless! To The Best! Maggie Haiber shows material samples for recliners at Westrich Furniture. 40999513 G40 Sunday, July 30, 2017 BEST OF THE REGION The Lima News Best place to buy garden flowers

1. Amherst 2. Menards, Lima 3. Beining Location: 2614 N. East- Nursery, own Road, Lima Nursery, Harrod Phone: 419-224-4490 Cloverdale Location: 644 County Hours: 6:30 a.m.to 10 Location: 26481 Road N, Road 126, Harrod p.m. Monday to Saturday, 8 Cloverdale Phone: 419-648-6527 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday Phone: 419-453-3438 Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Highlights: Menards has Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. all of the lawn and plant Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seasonally care items you need to keep to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to Highlights: Come out to your flower garden thriv- 5 p.m. Sunday in May and Amherst Nursery to find ing. From April through June a vast selection of quality September, you can find a Highlights: Beining flowers, plants and shrubs wide selection of annuals, Nursery & Landscaping is at very reasonable prices. perennials, accent plants, a family-owned tradition The greenhouse is open hanging baskets, flower- that has been around since Submitted Amherst Nursery’s size is legendary. Plan to spend some time looking from mid-April through bearing shrubs, evergreen 1990. Through the years, through all the houses there. the first week of June, shrubs ornamental trees, they remain dedicated to closes for the summer shade trees, fruit trees and “helping you get as much and then re-opens in the more. Or, you can purchase enjoyment from the outside finest nursery plants, they care products — as well as fall for mums. It then perennial seeds from mid- of your home, as you get offer trees, shrubs, ever- landscaping and design, closes for the winter until January through Septem- from the inside.” Featuring greens, annuals, perennials, bulk mulch, stone and top- spring. ber. more than 7 acres of the vines, vegetables and plant soil. Best women’s hair salon

1. Ohio State (Don’t forget that the pedicure/ 3. Yellow manicure area can be reserved Beauty Academy, for parties!) Tuesday’s Hair Lima Club, Lima Location: 1760 N. Eastown 2. Guys and Dolls Location: 906 N. Cable Road, Lima Hair Co., Ottawa Road, Lima Phone: 419-229-7896 Location: 1305 E. Main St., Phone: 419-225-7715 Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ottawa Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 8:30 Phone: 419-523-9511 Monday and Friday, 9 a.m. to a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Sat- Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 8 a.m. urday, closed Sunday Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, closed Highlights: It’s a win-win sit- to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 Sunday uation for students and clients p.m. Saturday Highlights: Yellow Tues- at the Ohio State Beauty Acad- Highlights: There are nine day’s is a hair club that was emy. That’s because students stylists at this salon, two established in 2002. Each get real-world experience and massage therapists, four stylist is trained to give clients receive quality hair care receptionists and a salon man- every client a personal con- for a great price. After com- ager. Walk-ins are welcome. sultation, which enables the pleting classroom instruction, Haircuts are available for both customer to feel like they’re students graduate to the salon men and women, along with part of the process. Whether floor and licensed instructors color, styling, permanent hair you need a cut, color, perm, carefully supervise their work. straightening, hair removal, extensions, an updo, mani- Dean Brown | The Lima News They consult with instructors tanning beds, spray tanning, cure and pedicure or waxing, Olivia Hess styles Kimberly Okuly’s hair at the Ohio State before every cut and color to makeup, pedicures, manicures Yellow Tuesday’s has got you Beauty Academy. ensure a high-quality result. and more. covered. The Lima News BEST OF THE REGION Sunday, July 30, 2017 G41 Best customer service

1. Casa Lu Al, non-coffee beverages to suit all customers — and Lima it’s always served up with Location: 2323 N. West a smile. In addition to St., Lima great coffee, snacks and Phone: 419-229-0774 sandwiches, customers Hours: 10 a.m. to 10:30 can always count on p.m. Monday to Thursday, friendly, up-beat service at 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. the two Biggby locations in Friday and 10:30 a.m. to Lima and one in St. Marys. 11:30 p.m. Sunday Highlights: Casa Lu Al 3. Lima Family is owned and operated YMCA by John and Anthony Location: 345 S. Venturella. Classic Italian Elizabeth St., Lima dishes — like the Italian Phone: 419-223-6045 breaded pork chop, Hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. lasagna, and either veal, Monday to Thursday, 5 grilled chicken or Italian a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 6 chicken parmesean — a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, have made it a Lima noon to 5 p.m. Sunday favorite for many years. Highlights: The YMCA The Venturella family may boast an eight-lane believes in a personal, pool, therapy pool, large hands-on style of gym, a cardio area, customer service, and for weight machines and free that John and Anthony weights, along with a both have been rewarded variety of fitness classes, both by their stance and Dean Brown | The Lima News but it offers something their businesses stance in The Venturellas are quick to help customers with any request, like taking this group photo. else, too — excellent the Lima community. customer service. No 2. Biggby matter who happens to be greeting or assisting Coffee, Lima, St. Fortman Drive, St. Marys Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. coffee on your way to you, it’s guaranteed you Marys Phone: Cable Road: Monday to Saturday, 7 work or a cool frozen will be welcomed with Location: 717 N. Cable 419-999-9262, Harding a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday treat to start the evening, a smile, and often by Road, Lima; 1519 Harding Highway: 567-289-9434, Highlights: Whether Biggby Coffee offers both name, before and after Highway, Lima; 488 St. Marys: 419-778-7604 you’re looking for a hot coffee-based and each workout.

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steps in the right direc- Steve 1. Lima Family 3. Anytime Doepker tion for more active life- plays YMCA style. Fitness, Lima pickleball Location: 345 S. Eliza- Location: 2119 Elida at the beth St., Lima 2. Planet Road, Lima YMCA. Phone: 419-223-6045 Fitness, Lima Phone: 419-221-0030 Hours: 5 a.m. to 10 Location: 927 N. Cable Hours: 24 hours daily p.m. Monday to Thurs- Road, Lima Highlights: Cardio day, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Phone: 567-289-5214 machines, free weights, Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hours: 24 hours daily circuit-training machines, Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Highlights: This wel- classes and tanning are Sunday coming facility is open all offered at Anytime Fit- Highlights: The YMCA 24/7, offering a variety ness. (Membership also is a Christian organiza- of cardio and weight include access to locker tion that focuses on youth equipment for its cus- rooms and showers.) Per- development, healthy tomers whenever it is sonal trainers are avail- living and social responsi- most convenient for their able and ready to help bility. Boasting an eight- schedules. Planet Fit- you get started on a path lane pool, therapy pool, ness stresses that it is a to a healthier you. New large gym, a cardio area, no-judgment zone — so members even receive weight machines and free people of all fitness levels a free consultation with weights, along with a can feel comfortable and one of the trainers for variety of fitness classes, confident while exercis- instruction on how to the Y will help you make ing. properly use equipment. Dean Brown | The Lima News Best health food store

1. Elida Health Highlights: Offering vitamin and herb supplements, as well as Foods, Elida fresh, natural, organic and whole Location:101 W. Main St., Elida foods, Planet Health is the perfect Phone: 419-339-2771 place to go for maximizing your Hours: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. health. The staff is headed by Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 John Krech, who has more than p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday 30 years of experience helping Highlights: Currently owned by customers live a healthier lifestyle. Steve and Diane Hedrick, Elida Health Food offers vitamins, 3. GNC, Lima supplements, organics, raw honey, Location: 2400 Elida Road, sports nutrition, teas, healthy inside the Lima Mall cosmetics and more. Stop in Phone: 419-331-7325 and speak to the knowledgeable Hours: 10 a.m.to 9 p.m. Mon- employees in a pressure-free envi- day to Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. ronment. Sunday Highlights: If you’re in the mar- 2. Planet Health, ket for health food, vitamins and Lima supplements, protein bars, herbs, Location: 1951 Latham Ave., natural remedies and more, then Lima definitely give GNC a try. With Phone: 419-222-8400 over 3,000 items and more than Dean Brown | The Lima News Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon- 70 brands, this health food store Steve Hedrick, Lexi Ritchie and Diane Hedrick offer a wide variety of items at Elida Health day to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. is conveniently located inside the Foods. Saturday, closed Sunday Lima Mall. G44 Sunday, July 30, 2017 BEST OF THE REGION The Lima News

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