Dine 419

In Sylvania’s Mayberry Square, there’s a place called Geer Edibles Family Bakery

Just across from Benchmark in Levis Commons, the owners opened up the perfect bookend to their steakhouse, Claude’s Prime Seafood.

This week we're talking small plates at Poco Piatti.

One of the specials here is called “The Big Juan,” named after the customer who suggested it.

Loma Linda's near the airport is the unofficial hangout of the 180th. It's been serving Mexican cuisine and more for 67 years!

Executive Chef Damian Clarke showed us how they prepare Surf & Turf. He fixed up Rockwell’s signature Brussels sprouts Proscuitto, a 32-ounce prime Tomahawk steak, and a lobster tail.

Millie's Cade won best dry seasoning at the National Buffalo Wing Festival in Buffalo, New York two years in a row.

“Eat Here & Diet Home.” That’s the slogan for Grumpy’s on S. Huron downtown. They’ve been serving lunch here for 21 years, ever since the original owners moved locations from a hardware store.

The owners of Rosie’s Italian Grill are branching out to their hometown of Perrysburg. This past summer, they opened Rosaria’s on Third Street.

Plat8 is in the Ottawa Hills Shopping Center on Central Ave. across from the 7 Plats of Ottawa Hills.

If the box is square, the pizza should be square.

Papa Moose’s Donuts originated in Rossford. Now, they’re under new ownership and expanding into Arrowhead Shops in Maumee at the corner of Holland and Dussel.

Kung Fu Tea is a nation-wide chain with more than 300 locations. The one on Talmadge in Toledo is locally owned and operated. The manager invited us in to see how they prepare the tapioca boba each day.

At Saum’s Market in Carey, they’ve put together a bratwurst and a Reuben to make a Breuben!”

On S. Main Street in Findlay, right before it turns into Route 68, you’ll find Smokin’ Buckey BBQ Co. They used to be in Carey. Now, just follow your nose to some smokin’ good food.

The menu items all have trucker terminology, including The Rotator, The Equilizer, and The Payload.

There’s a new place in the former Ahmed’s Steakhouse on Alexis Rd. and it’s called “Sip & Brew: Coffee, Crepes, and More.”

The bed of fries is topped with gyro meat, tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, and the house-made signature Greek dressing.

It’s Indian Street Food at Bombay Kitchen.

Celebrating 20 years on Adams Street is Manhattan’s Pub ‘N Cheer.

Get ready for a culinary experience. We’re talking food and wine, and you get it all under the same roof at Mancy’s Italian and the Bottle Shop at Mancy’s Italian.

It’s located on St. Clair St. in downtown Toledo, not far from 5/3rd Field. Coop’s is named after the 4-year-old son of co-owner Brad Fields.

When it comes to the chicken and waffles, Kitchen Manager Daryl Allison explained they make them fresh from scratch and hand batter every order of chicken.

Everything’s bigger in Sandusky, from the towering roller coasters at Cedar Point, to the four-story bank on Columbus Avenue downtown. It’s been transformed into a multi-use dining and shopping facility with a restaurant, bar, cafe, and marketplace.

The milkshakes are hand-spun before they are assembled.

Summertime in the 419 means it’s food truck time!

We’re hitting an island tradition: Frosty Bar or Frosty’s.

Today we’re in Luckey at Mike and AJ’z Ice Cream Shack. They have Dole Whip, Toft’s, and ice cream pies.

Just across from BGSU on Wooster is BG Burgers. They have burgers with cheese curds, jalapenos, eggs, you name it. They also have a burger made with peanut butter, jelly, and bacon.

If you liked Aladdin’s near the Franklin Park Mall, you’re going to love this place. The owner opened this restaurant and named it after his grandmother.