Restaurant Week Toledo 2011

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March 23, 2011

Your guide to the hottest food event of the year.March 28 – April 3

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Angelo TsipisOwner

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I don’t want anyone leaving here disappointed.

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Leadership Toledo, TFP launch ‘Restaurant Week’By Sarah OttneyToledo Free Press sPecial secTions ediTor

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Leadership Toledo is teaming with Toledo Free Press to organize a Restaurant Week to benefit the local nonprofit as well as showcase the area’s diverse culinary options.

Cory Dippold, director of youth programs for Leadership Toledo, said Restaurant Week is something that is done across the country in most mid-size and larger cities.

“The main goal is that it is a fundraiser for Leadership Toledo, but it is also de-signed to bring awareness to locally owned restaurants and some of the menu items they have to offer,” Dippold said.

Restaurant Week Toledo is set for March 28 through April 3.

More than 15 restaurants in Toledo and the surrounding area have created menus es-pecially for Restaurant Week and will offer

meals for $10, $20 and $30 or other specials.Diners will have several choices for each

course, typically an appetizer, entrée and des-sert. Restaurant Week specials are for dine-in only. Beverages, tax and gratuity are not in-cluded in the price.

For each purchase, an amount will go to Leadership Toledo, a nonprofit organization established in the early 1980s. The group fosters leadership and involvement in the Greater Toledo area, including expanding a knowledge and awareness of community is-sues and opportunities, and preparing area residents for more active and informed in-volvement in community affairs.

The lineup of restaurants is profiled in this pull-out guide.

Other media partners include FOX Toledo and Star 105.5 FM.

For information, visit www.restaurant weektoledo.com or contact Leadership Toledo at (419) 241-7371. O

Angelo's Northwood Villa6630 S. Dixie Hwy, Erie(734) 848-5511www.angelosnorthwoodvilla.com

Open seven days a week and featuring live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays, Angelo’s Northwood Villa offers reasonably priced meals in casual yet elegant surroundings, said Greek-born owner Angelo Tsipis. The building — once used as a meeting spot for gangsters from Cleveland and Detroit during Prohibition — has a storied history, but even though it’s just over the state line, many Toledoans don’t know of the eatery, Tsipis said. “We’ve been around 11 years and people still come in for the first time,” he said. Especially known for its steaks, which are hand-cut on location, Angelo’s also offers seafood and Italian options. “I hope they have the finest experience and come back for more,” Tsipis said. “I don’t want anyone leaving here disappointed.” O

Special MenuSpecial-priced menu all week long, featuring special-cut rib steaks

Hours11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 4 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, 4 to8 p.m. Sunday

Hours11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 4 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, 4 to8 p.m. Sunday

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1423 Bernath Parkway, Toledo, OH 43615 419-866-6777 • www.fi fi srestaurant.com

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419-874-8828www.TeaTreeAsianBistro.com

HOURS Mon-Thurs 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.Fri & Sat 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m.

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Hours3:30 to 9 p.m. Monday; 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday – Wednesday, Sunday; 11:30 a.m. to11 p.m. Thursday – Saturday

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Quality of food is the No. 1 priority at the Pearl.

The Black Pearl4630 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo

(419) 380-1616www.blackpearltoledo.com

The Blarney Irish Pub

601 Monroe St., Toledo

(419) 418-2339www.theblarneyirishpub.com

March 28–April 3, 2011

The Black Pearl offers a casual yet upscale dining experience perfect for catching a meal before a show. Located directly across from the Stranahan Theater, the restaurant features a diverse variety of affordable dishes, including fresh seafood, steak, poultry and pasta, said General Manager Brad Holler. “Quality of food is the No. 1 priority at the Pearl,” Holler said. “We are famous for our prime rib and fresh seafood. What sets us apart is you can dine on a 12-ounce lobster — the best lobster around — or you can order from the Best for Less section that has nine items under $12 and you’ll be happy either way.” O

With furnishings and wall decorations imported directly from Ireland, The Blarney encapsulates the spirit of the nearly three dozen pubs owner Ed Beczynski visited in Ireland to gather inspiration for the Toledo eatery. “Our shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, and bangers and mash are popular items. Those are

three major Irish cuisines,” said General Manager A.J. Smith. “We’ve got great music, great service, a great beer selection and a safe Downtown atmosphere.” Featuring 19 beers on tap, a full liquor selection, outdoor patio, the Blarney Bullpen and live music Thursday through Saturday, “you’re only a stranger once” at The Blarney. O

Special Menu$30 worth of Black Pearl Gift Certificates for $23

Special MenuBuy one entrée, get one entrée free(With coupon. See ad on pg. 20)

Hours11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday – Wednesday (kitchen closes at 10 p.m.),

11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday (kitchen closes at 11 p.m.), 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Friday – Saturday (kitchen closes at midnight), closed Sunday.

Hours11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday – Wednesday (kitchen closes at 10 p.m.),

11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday (kitchen closes at 11 p.m.), 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Friday – Saturday (kitchen closes at midnight), closed Sunday.

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419-517-5570 | 6060 RENASSANCE PLACE TOLEDOHolland-Sylvania just North of Sylvania Avenue

www.hungryitoledo.com

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March 28th - April 3rd.


Joseph JacobsenChef

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The new spring menu has everything from homemade soups, salads, unique appetizers and entrées as well as a new pizza menu.

With a name meaning “to feel free, easy and relaxed” in French, Dégagé is a perfect place to enjoy a meal with family and friends or a romantic dinner for two, said chef Joseph Jacobsen. “At Dégagé Jazz Café, we combine our trademark French-inspired refined rusticity with an unyielding passion for the best local, seasonal and fresh ingredients in our recipes,” said Jacobsen, a native Toledoan who studied at the world-renowned French Culinary Institute in New York. “The new spring menu has everything from homemade soups, salads, unique appetizers and entrées as well as a new pizza menu. We also feature an extensive martini list along with four locally crafted beers on tap and a wine list that complements the menu.” Located in a building listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Dégagé features outdoor patio seating and live jazz five nights a week. “This building filled with character, charm and history will be celebrating its 175th anniversary this year,” Jacobsen said. O

Dégagé Jazz Café301 River Road, Maumee(419) 794-8205www.historiccommercialbuilding.com/degage.html

Special MenuAppetizerChoice of pork belly tater tots, trio of fries, ale and cheddar dip, or wild mushroom and mozzarella tartine

EntréeChoice of barbecued duck pizza, wild duck ragu, buttermilk fried wild rabbit, sautéed Lake Erie walleye or char-grilled steak and frites

DessertChoice of crème brûlée of the evening, cheesecake of the evening, dessert of the evening or junk food platter

Includes a nonalcoholic beverage.

Price: $30

Hours5 p.m. to midnight Tuesday – Thursday,5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday – Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (brunch) and 5 to 9 p.m. (dinner) Sunday.

Hours5 p.m. to midnight Tuesday – Thursday,5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday – Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (brunch) and 5 to 9 p.m. (dinner) Sunday.

Creative Louisiana-Creole dishes as well as traditional American favorites fill the menu at Fat Fish Blue, including kid-friendly dishes. “It’s American bistro fare with a New Orleans flare,” said General Manager Nadia Castilleja. “The southern fried chicken is probably one of the most popular items on the menu. Everybody goes crazy for the corn bread, and the gumbo jambalaya and blackened salmon are also favorites.” Offering live music on weekends and live entertainment five nights a week, it’s a place where everyone can unwind and be themselves, Castilleja said. “It’s a pretty laid-back, relaxed atmosphere,” she said. “It’s just a fun place to be.” O


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Continental cuisine and a lengthy wine list coupled with an ambiance that encour-ages intimate conversation have landed this 31-year-old establishment in listings like “America’s 200 Most Romantic Res-taurants” and garnered three-star ratings from Mobil Travel Guide, now Forbes Travel Guide, for nearly 20 years. Given its location, tucked in a plaza off Airport Highway, owner Fifi Berry said visitors are sometimes surprised to find such an upscale interior, featuring a cozy lounge, private dining room and pianist on week-ends. “It’s very comfortable. It’s not a noisy restaurant, even when people are having a really good time,” Berry said. “We don’t do huge portions where people overeat. That’s just not our style. It’s the perfect portion as far as I’m concerned, and very pretty food, nicely presented.”O

‘‘Nadia CastillejaGeneral Manager

’’ It’s just a fun place to be.

Fat Fish BlueAt Levis Commons, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd.,

Perrysburg, (419) 931-3474

www.fatfishfunnybonetoledo.com

Special MenuBuy one entrée, get one entrée free(maximum discount $10.99)

HoursOpens 3 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday.

HoursOpens 3 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday.

Fifi’s Reprise Restaurant and Lounge1423 Bernath Parkway, Toledo(419) 866-6777www.fifisrestaurant.com

Special MenuStart off with chicken liver pate´ and soup de jour, then a choice of house salad with cognac dressing or Fifi’s chopped salad (tossed with blue cheese and cognac dressing, garnished with pecans and dry cranberries)

EntréeChoice of braised beef short ribs (slowly braised in red wine and veal demi-glaze, accompanied with Dauphinoise potato and mixed julienne vegetables), grilled airline breast of chicken (stuffed with goat cheese and sun-dried tomato, finished with a light sauce, served with creamy orzo, sautéed spinach and garnished with grilled lemon slice), ruby trout (baked in herbed butter, served over jasmine rice and finished with citrus beurre blanc sauce) or pasta du jour.

DessertChoice of crème brûlée (French vanilla custard topped with caramelized sugar) or apple crumble a la mode

Price: $30

Hours5 to 10 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 5 to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, closed Sunday. Lounge opens at 2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Reservations suggested.

Hours5 to 10 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 5 to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, closed Sunday. Lounge opens at 2 p.m. Monday-Friday. Reservations suggested.

Hours5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday –Saturday, closed Sunday and MondayHours5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday –Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday


Founded in 1910, the Frog Leg Inn is housed in a building built in 1853, which over the decades has served as a speakeasy, school, meat market, pizza joint, stopover point for gangsters and more. Chef Tad Cousino and his French-born wife, Catherine, took over the restaurant in the mid-1990s and their menu features classical French fare with an emphasis on heavy cream sauces. Frog legs, of course, are a staple, Cousino said. Roast lamb bourguignon and pork normandy are other signature dishes, but the menu also includes seafood, chicken, duck, beef, pasta and a wine list. “I have people that come in suit and tie and formal dresses sitting next to someone in a polo shirt and shorts, and you feel comfortable either way. It’s just one of those places where you’re comfortable and you’re never out of place. Our focus is more on the food than what you’re dressed like,” Cousino said. “We have people coming from Sandusky, Port Clinton, Whitehouse, Detroit, Ann Arbor, looking for that place that they can just feel like themselves and enjoy good food with family and friends and that’s what we do.” O

The Hungry I’s warm, laid-back atmosphere and ample portions keep area residents coming back for more, said co-owner Moussa Salloukh, who along with Gus Nicolaidis also co-owns La Scola Italian Grill. More casual than their other eatery, The Hungry I features “the best corned beef Rueben in town and the biggest salads around,” Salloukh said. “We’re both ethnic guys. We believe in big portions and we don’t want you to leave hungry. Whether you’re in the mood for a sandwich, steak, ribs, martinis or a great draft beer, there’s a little something for everybody at The Hungry I.” O

Frog Leg Inn2103 Manhattan St., Erie(734) 848-8580www.frogleginn.com

The Hungry I6060 Renaissance Place, Toledo(419) 517-5570www.hungryitoledo.com

Special MenuChoice of either appetizer or dessert with entrée. All entrées served with salad, rolls, mashed potatoes and vegetable.

AppetizerChoice of flat bread, artichoke dip with bread or shrimp bisque

EntréeChoice of chicken forestiere, 16-ounce ribeye or crusted chipotle lime tilapia

DessertChoice of bread pudding, chocolate mousse or crème brûlée

Price: $20

Lunch MenuChoice of the following soup and half-sandwich combos:

Turkey stack (oven-roasted turkey stacked on marble rye, with lettuce, tomato and your choice of cheese), roast beef and cheddar (roast beef, cheddar cheese, homemade horseradish mayo, lettuce and tomato served on herbed ciabatta), B.L.T. (bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo served on herbed ciabatta), homemade chicken salad or homemade tuna salad.

Cup of soup, fries and nonalcoholic beverage included.

Price: $10

Dinner MenuEntréeChoice of citrus chicken fettuccini alfredo (fettuccine, spinach, grilled chicken breast, fresh lemon juice and lemon zest tossed with cream) or queen slab BBQ ribs (half rack of fall-off-the-bone ribs exactly the way ribs should be — succulent and saucy, each grilled and brushed in our homemade BBQ sauce and served with french fries and cole slaw)

DessertChoice of crème brulee or New York-style cheesecake

Price: $20

Hours11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday – Thursday,11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday – Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Sunday

Hours11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday – Thursday,11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday – Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Sunday

http://www.manhattanstoledo.com

‘‘ J. Patrick’s is a place with great quality and great service and I hope people want to come back and tell their friends.

Brenda Fey General Manager ’’

HoursRestaurant: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday – Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday

Pub: 11 a.m. to midnight Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday

HoursRestaurant: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday – Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday

Pub: 11 a.m. to midnight Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday

We believe in big portions andwe don’t want you to leave hungry.‘‘

Moussa Salloukh Co-owner ’’


J. Patrick’s Restaurant & Pub, located inside the Holiday Inn French Quarter, has a fun, friendly and casual contemporary atmosphere, said General Manager Brenda Fey. “We are known for our Sunday brunch, our Friday Surf and Turf buffet, which is a prime rib seafood buffet, and Betty’s Salad. Those are our signature items,” Fey said. “J. Patrick’s is a place with great quality and great service and I hope people want to come back and tell their friends.” O

Dinner MenuEntréeChoice of citrus chicken fettuccini alfredo (fettuccine, spinach, grilled chicken breast, fresh lemon juice and lemon zest tossed with cream) or queen slab BBQ ribs (half rack of fall-off-the-bone ribs exactly the way ribs should be — succulent and saucy, each grilled and brushed in our homemade BBQ sauce and served with french fries and cole slaw)

DessertChoice of crème brulee or New York-style cheesecake

Price: $20

Special MenuTwo endless soup and salad bars, $10(Good through 9 p.m. Saturday)

J. Patrick’s Restaurant & PubAt the Holiday Inn French Quarter, 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg(419) 874-3111www.hifq.com/restaurant

http://www.angelosnorthwoodvilla.com

HoursLunch starts at 11 a.m. Monday – Friday; Dinner, 5 to 10 p.m. Monday – Saturday; Brunch, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Reservations suggested on weekends.

Hours4 to 10 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 4 to 11 p.m. Friday – Saturday, 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday

Hours4 to 10 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 4 to 11 p.m. Friday – Saturday, 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday


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With its elegant, amber-lit interior, extensive wine list and gourmet Italian cuisine, La Scola is “a place to get away from it all,” said co-owner Moussa Salloukh. A lounge area, perfect for appetizers, features leather couches and black and white photos depicting Toledo history. “We want people to come in, forget about their day, kick back and let us serve them,” Salloukh said. He and Gus Nicolaidis, both raised in ethnic families that loved to cook and share meals, combined their lifelong passion for food and decades of Toledo restaurant experience when they opened La Scola in 2007. The two also own The Hungry I. “I’ve had people come in from New York, from all over, and say it’s the best Italian they’ve ever had,” Salloukh said. “It’s big-city food and a big-city atmosphere here in Toledo.” O

La Scola Italian Grill5375 Airport Highway, Toledo(419) 381-2100www.lascolaitaliangrill.com

Special MenuChoice of braised short rib of beef (braised and slow-cooked in red port wine, served over polenta and accompanied with seasonal vegetables) or baked gulf shrimp (herb-baked jumbo shrimp with red wine-lemon vinaigrette, fresh spinach and tomato)

Choice of dessert and coffee

Price: $30

Manhattan’s1516 Adams St., Toledo(419) 243-6675www.manhattanstoledo.com

Special MenuAppetizerChoice of Calamari el Greco, Chinatown’s salmon rangoon, Fulton Market scallop cevice, spinach artichoke dip or Ellis Island eggplantEntréeChoice of Manhattan beef wellington, scampi orzo, South Street cedar plant salmon, spinach lasagna or New York stripDessertChoice of rum cake, carrot cake, New York cheesecake, tiramisu or Baileys cheesecake. Includes bread and choice of soup or saladPrice: $30


Open for lunch and dinnerFor reservations call:

419-866-5007www.rosiesitaliangrille.com

606 North McCord Rd. Toledo, Ohio 43615

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$5 or $10 OFF any bottle of wine!

Excluding house wines • Dining room only

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Sunday through Thursday – All Appetizers Half Price! Bar Top Only.

Sunday through Thursday – All Gourmet Pizza Half Off! Bar Top Only.

Mon & Tues 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.Wed & Thurs 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.Fri 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m. Sat 12–11 p.m. Sun 4 –9 p.m. *Subject to change

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It’s something very unique to Toledo. You get a nice mix of all the flavors of the Mediterranean …‘‘

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Poco PiattiAt Levis Commons, 3155 Chappel Dr., Perrysburg

(419) 931-0281www.pocopiatti.com

Area residents can take a journey through the Mediterranean without leaving Northwest Ohio at this warm, welcoming and upscale casual eatery featuring plenty of health-conscious and heart-healthy dishes, said owner Elias Hajjar. “It’s something very unique to Toledo. You get a nice mix of all the flavors of the Mediterranean — Lebanese, Italian, Greek — and they’re available to try all the different cuisines in one place,” said Hajjar, whose father owns The Beirut and Byblos. “Mediterranean food in general is very healthy. We tend to use a lot more olive oil than butter, lots of vegetables, lots of lean meat.” Poco Piatti bakes fresh pitas daily in stone ovens and uses locally owned suppliers. The name means “small plates” in Italian and refers to the communal tradition of sharing dishes around the table with everyone trying a little bit of each one. O

Special MenuAppetizerChoice of Riad’s Hommos, Grape Leaves, Sautéed Mushrooms, Ara-yes Halabi or Saganaki KasseriEntréeChoice of Beef Tenderloin Shish Kabob (Half Order), Chicken Shish Kabob (Half Order) or Shish Kafta (Half Order)DessertChoice of brownie, chocolate crème brûlée or crème brûléePrice: $20

Hours11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday – Thursday;11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday – Saturday; noon to 9 p.m. Sunday

Hours11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday – Thursday;11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday – Saturday; noon to 9 p.m. Sunday

Elias Hajjar Owner

Offering “a slice of the Big Apple in Downtown Toledo,” Manhattan’s offers a casual, eclectic atmosphere that’s popular for dining before or after shows, said owner Marty Lahey. Featuring live jazz and blues and dishes named after New York City landmarks, the eatery serves steak, seafood, gourmet pizza, sandwiches, salads and more. The family-run restaurant was inspired by son Zach, who set off for New York as an aspiring actor only to find himself on a roundabout path that led back home to the Glass City and the opening of Manhattan’s. “It’s a real friendly place where everybody knows your name,” Lahey said. “The whole mood is just a very fun, relaxed place, and the food is excellent. We make everything from scratch and we’re really proud of it.” O

Hours5 to 10 p.m.Monday–Saturday, closed Sunday.

Hours5 to 10 p.m.Monday–Saturday, closed Sunday.


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Hours11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday –Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday –Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday,4 to 9 p.m. Sunday

Rosie’s Italian Grille606 N. McCord Road, Toledo

(419) 866-5007www.rosiesitaliangrille.com

Rosie’s chef, Eric Kish, tweaks traditional century-old Italian family recipes with creative modern twists and serves them up in a romantically lit, Tuscan-themed atmosphere. “Authentic Italian — that’s what we’re known for, but our fresh seafood creations and New York Stock Yards steaks are just incomparable,” said pastry chef Betsy Barone. Rosie’s award-winning pizza was a staple of the Barone family’s original deli and pizzeria, which has since expanded to include fresh fish, steaks, lamb chops, bread made fresh daily and much more. Featuring a welcoming, intimate bar with live music Wednesday through Friday, and a private, four-season patio, patrons will find exceptional food and service at Rosie’s, Barone said. “We’re hoping everyone feels comfortable in our atmosphere, with the feel of a walk through the streets of Italy,” Barone said. “We want the visit to be outstanding, start to finish.” O

Located in the historic Oliver House, this upscale steakhouse features classically prepared cuisine in a fine dining atmosphere with a view of the riverfront, said General Manager Neal Kovacik. With seating available in the second-floor dining room or a classic lounge downstairs, Rockwell’s serves only

the finest cuts of prime aged USDA meats as well as fresh seafood, chops, chicken, pasta, custom-made desserts and much more, Kovacik said. “We have a great view of the City of Toledo and the river in the cozy historic Oliver House,” Kovacik said. “We offer excellent food, excellent service and a great dining experience.” O

Special MenuAppetizerChoice of Hot Mama Bread with Cheese, margarita pizza, smoked fish dip, bruschetta or calamari with Peppadew peppers

EntréeChoice of veal parmesan, Italian sausage, chicken marsala, lasagna or Peppadew and sausage Tuscan-style pizza

DessertChoice of key lime pie, gelato, tiramisu, chocolate raspberry cake or panna lotta

Price: $30

Special MenuStart with the Oliver House side salad with choice of dressing

EntréeChoice of petit filet mignon (6 ounces of USDA Prime center-cut tenderloin steak), pan-roasted chicken (two bone-in chicken breasts stuffed with prosciutto and boursin cheese and served with sun-dried tomato beurre blanc), or lobster macaroni and cheese with white cheddar cheese, boursin cheese, cream, macaroni and lobster meat. Includes combination plate of half potato of choice and half vegetable of choice

Price: $30

Hours11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday –Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday –Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday,4 to 9 p.m. Sunday

Rockwell’sAt the Oliver House, 27 Broadway St., Toledo(419) 243-1302www.oh-rockwells.com

It’s a good selection for a group or family with all types of eating habits.


‘‘Lynn Wang General Manager

’’ Stop in for Restaurant Week

March 28th – April 3rd

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419-794-8205degagejazzcafe.com

Live Jazz Five Nightsa Week


Tea Tree Asian BistroAt Levis Commons, 4100 Chappel Dr., Perrysburg

(419) 874-8828www.teatreeasianbistro.com


Menu, Map and Directions at

www.pocopiatti.com

Featuring the “small plates” of the Mediterranean

HOURS: Mon.- Thurs. 11:30 a.m.- 10 p.m.Fri.- Sat. 11:30 a.m.- 11 p.m.Sunday 12 - 9 p.m.

3155 Chappel DrivePerrysburg, Ohio

(419) 931-0281

Wine Shop and Banquet Room Now Open!

Large selection of Italian, Spanish,Middle East and Greek specialities.

Full Bar, Sangria, Imported & Domestic Beers & Wines

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Stop in forRestaurant WeekMarch 28th – April 3rd


With a Pan-Asian menu featuring

Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Korean dishes as well as Asian-style steak, everyone should be able to find something they love at Tea Tree, said

General Manager Lynn Wang. “Not many restaurants in Toledo have a variety of choices like that,” Wang said.

“It’s a good selection for a group or family

with all types of eating habits.” Especially

known for its sushi and Pad Thai, the

family-run business owned by Wang’s in-

laws, Fu and Mei Yu, has a sophisticated yet

comfortable fine dining atmosphere, Wang

said. “When you come in, the color and

atmosphere feels very relaxing,” she said. “You

can come and sit and enjoy a conversation.” O

Special MenuAppetizerChoice of Thai Coconut Seafood Soup, Won Ton Soup, Signature Hot and Sour Soup or Miso Soup

EntréeChoice of Salmon Teriyaki, Pan-Fried Seafood Splashdown, Tuna Festival or Delmonico Steak

DessertChoice of New York Cheesecake, Carrot Cake, Peanut Butter Cream Pie or Red Velvet Cake

Price: $30

Hours11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday–Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday–Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday

Hours11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday–Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday–Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday


theblarneyirishpub.comFor music listings, drink specials, & weekly dining specials, go to:

Happy Hour Live Entertainment Mon-Fri 4-7 pm Thurs - Fri - Sat

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tttttVoted BEST Irish Pub & Downtown Bar in Toledo!

Stop in forRestaurant Week

March 28th – April 3rd

Buy One Entree,Get One FREE!

Expires 4/3/2011.

601 Monroe St.Right Across from Fifth Third Field

Blarney Bullpenwww.theblarneybullpen.com

NOWOPEN!

For music listi


AppetizersSaladsPastas

SandwichesDessertsFull Bar

Great Wine List

BlackPearl

Specializing in Prime Rib & Th e Freshest Seafood

419.380.16164630 Heatherdowns (across from the Stranahan)

blackpearltoledo.com

Monday 3:30 - 9:00 Tuesday 11:30 - 9:00 Wednesday 11:30 - 9:00 Th ursday 11:30 - 11:00 Friday 11:30 - 11:00 Saturday 11:30 - 11:00 Sunday 11:30 - 9:00

$30 of Black Pearl Gift Certifi cates for only $23Good through 12/24/11.

Stop in forRestaurant WeekMarch 28th -April 3rd$30 of Black Pearl Gift Certifi cates for only $23Good through 12/24/11.

Stop in forRestaurant WeekMarch 28th -April 3rd


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Valerie Mundt-ScottGeneral Manager

’’

We have something to satisfy everyone.

Hours11a.m. to 11p.m. Monday–Thursday, 11a.m. to midnight Friday–Saturday,closed Sunday

Ventura’s7742 W. Bancroft St., Toledo

(419) 841-7523www.toledostripletreat.com/venturaServing Mexican and American

cuisine to area residents for 26 years, Ventura’s offers three dining rooms, including a garden area. “Our relaxing atmosphere makes Ventura’s a favorite place to gather with friends and family for a dining experience filled with great food, friendly service and the best margaritas in town,” said General Manager Valerie Mundt-Scott. Customer favorites include Cajun chicken, spicy fajitas, BBQ ribs, burgers, chimichangas, Mexican pizza, tamales, homemade guacamole and daily soups, she said. “We have something to satisfy everyone,” Scott said. O

Special MenuAppetizerChoice of tossed salad, small refrito bean dip, con queso cheese dip or cup of black bean soup

EntréeChoice of Cajun chicken enchilada, chicken fajita taco, beef fajita taco, ground beef wet burrito, chicken wet burrito, or chicken or beef enchilada with Spanish rice

DessertChoice of cinnamon chips or fried ice cream

Price: $10

Hours11a.m. to 11p.m. Monday–Thursday, 11a.m. to midnight Friday–Saturday,closed Sunday

Th e only Prime Steakhouse

in Toledo.Elegant excellence, for everyone.

27 Broadway Street, Toledo419.243.1302


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