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Best Place for Pizza .............................................................4
Best Place for Subs ..............................................................5
Best Place for Wings ............................................................6
Best Place for Doughnuts ....................................................6
Best Place for Breakfast .......................................................7
Best Place for Hamburgers ..................................................7
Best Place for Ice Cream .....................................................8
Best Fast Food Restaurant ...................................................8
Best Place for Fish ...............................................................9
Best Buffet .........................................................................10
Best Asian Restaurant .......................................................11
Best Place for Beer and Banter .........................................12
Best Place for Barbecue .....................................................14
Best Italian Restaurant ......................................................15
Best Mexican Restaurant...................................................16
Best Place for Coffee and Talk ...........................................17
Best Place for Wine and Chat ............................................18
Best Place for Steaks..........................................................19
Best Customer Service ......................................................20
Best Summer Event to Attend ...........................................21
Best New Business (after 7-1-2015) ..................................24
Best Place to Buy Garden Flowers ....................................25
Best Florist.........................................................................26
Best Place to Buy Furniture...............................................27
Best Grocery Store.............................................................27
Best Jeweler .......................................................................28
Best Fitness Facility ...........................................................29
Best Color for a New Car ..................................................30
Best Women’s Hair Salon...................................................31
Best Barbershop .................................................................32
Best Dry Cleaner/Laundry Service ...................................34
Best Tanning Salon ............................................................35
Best Health Food Store......................................................36
Best 5K Run .......................................................................37
Best Place to Golf ..............................................................38
Best high school football rivalry ........................................39
Best high school boys’ baskeball rivalry ............................40
Best high school girls’ baskeball rivalry ............................41
Best high school mascot ....................................................41
Best school to beat in any sport ........................................43
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ABOUT THIS SECTION
The Lima News’ 2016 Best of the Region is back,
marking 21 years of asking residents of the area their
opinions on their favorite places to shop, relax and
eat.
This special section is your guide to the winning
businesses or things to do in each category. We profile
the top three places in each category and name honorable mentions when numbers were close.
The Lima News presented a ballot with 40 categories on which to vote. Ballots were available at limaohio.com and in the newspaper itself.
The rules: The businesses or locations needed to
be within a seven-county region — Allen, Auglaize,
Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Putnam or Van Wert counties.
Voting started June 9 and continued through noon
July 28.
• The following winners received four tickets each
to Cedar Point: Angie Snider, of Elida; Cheryl Fraley,
of Elida; and Kory Hermiller, of Ottawa.
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Best Place for Pizza
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1. FAT JACK’S
Location: 1806 W. North St.,
Lima; 2340 Spencerville Road,
Lima; 801 Findlay Road (carryout
only), Lima
Phone: North Street: 419-2271813; Spencerville Road: 419-2292002; Findlay Road: 419-223-6100
Hours: 10 a.m. to midnight Sunday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Friday and Saturday
Highlights: Fat Jack’s has been
serving up amazing food, and a family friendly atmosphere for over 40
years, when its first location opened
on Findlay Road in 1975. Fat Jack’s
has continued to expand its family
with two additional locations, and a
fantastic menu to choose from.
2. BEER BARREL
Location: 2625 W. Market St.,
Lima; 1840 S. Dixie Highway, Lima;
1200 Indiana Ave., St. Marys
Phone: 419-229-6211
Hours: Market Street: 11 a.m. to
midnight Monday to Thursday, 11
a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday,
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday; Dixie
Highway: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.
to 10 p.m. Sunday; St. Marys: 11
a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and
Saturday
Highlights: Owner John Heaphy
takes major pride in the expansive
selection of fresh pizza toppings, as
well as those who make the pizza.
The pizza artisans of Beer Barrel
are shooting for perfection, from
the time the dough is made in store
each day until it has been baked in
an authentic stone deck pizza oven
and makes its way to a very satisfied
customer.
Fat Jack’s pizza is a Lima favorite.
3. BOMBSHELTER, GLANDORF
Location: 100 Ottawa-Glandorf Road, Glandorf
Phone: 419-538-6711 or 419-538-6301
Hours: 6:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays for carryout, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30
a.m. Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Sundays
Highlights: With its Thirsty Thursdays and live bands, Bombshelter
continuously brings in the business.
Dean Brown | The Lima News
Honorable mentions:
Millie’s Cafe, Ottoville;
Pizzeria, various locations; T.J’s Pizza, Lima
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Best Place for Subs
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1. SUBWAY
Location: 729 S. Cable Road, Lima; 2505 Elida Road,
Lima; 2461 Shawnee Road, Lima; 134 N. Metcalf St., Lima;
2720 St. John’s Road, Lima; 1590 N. West St., Lima; 1505
Findlay Road, Lima; 103 S. Dixie Highway, Cridersville;
2316 Harding Highway, Lima. Also locations in Spencerville, Wapakoneta, Beaverdam, Delphos, Columbus Grove,
St. Marys, Ottoville, Ada, Kalida, Bluffton, Ottawa, Celina,
Van Wert, Leipsic, Kenton.
Phone: Cable Road: 419-999-5000, Elida Road: 567712-2806, Shawnee Road: 419-999-6500, Metcalf Street:
419-228-7724, St. John’s Road: 419-229-2001, West Street:
419-222-0767, Findlay Road: 419-221-1279, Dixie Highway:
419-645-5903, Harding Highway: 419-227-0097
Hours: Generally 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, with some locations having extended hours. Call stores for details.
Highlights: It’s the sub sandwich we all know and love.
Subway may throw in some new items here and there or
some new ideas (like toasted subs), but the basic presentation — bread, meat, cheese, veggies — is a winner.
2. JIMMY JOHN’S
Location: 715 N. Cable
Road, Lima
Phone: 567-712-6556
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
daily
Highlights: Located
on the spot of the former
Friendly’s, Jimmy John’s
announced last year it would
be opening a store in Lima,
and residents couldn’t wait
for the fresh-baked french
bread topped with fresh
ingredients.
Kim Lugo
reaches for
banana peppers
while making a
six-inch sub at
Subway.
Dean Brown | The
Lima News
2102 Elida Rd., Lima
OPEN 24 HOURS
7 DAYS A WEEK
PH: 419-229-2125
3. BELLACINO’S PIZZA & GRINDERS
Famous since
Location: 2330 Elida Road, Lima
Phone: 419-999-0023
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays
Highlights: Open since 2008, Bellacino’s offers oven-baked sub sandwiches
and calzones — as well as pizza, salads and pasta. Don’t miss the Dietsch
Brothers ice cream, with eight to 10 flavors carried during the summer
months.
1983!
1835 Harding Hwy., Lima
OPEN AT 4:00 A.M.
7 DAYS A WEEK
PH: 419-229-PATS
Honorable mention: Joey’s Subs
Thank you for your
support over the years!
God Bless!
Treat Yourself
To The Best!
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662 Elida Ave., Delphos
OPEN AT 5A.M.
7 DAYS A WEEK
PH: 419-692-0007
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Best Place for Wings
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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 Sundays to Thursdays,
11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and
Saturdays; St. Marys: 11 a.m. to
11 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays,
11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and
Saturdays
Highlights: It’s all about the
variety. The choices for wings
are vast at B-dubs, long a Lima
favorite for wings and hanging out. Not sure if you’ll like a
sauce? Ask for a taste test first.
2. MILLIE’S CAFE,
OTTOVILLE
Location: 141 N. West
Canal, Ottoville
Phone: 419-453-3043
Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Mondays to Fridays, 10
a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturdays
Highlights: A longtime
Ottoville tradition, Millie’s is now known for its
wings, in addition to pizza
and sandwiches. Here’s
a guide to when to visit:
Monday is boneless wing
night, Tuesday is grilled
wing night, Wednesday
is naked wing night, and
Thursday is regular wing
night. Choose from 15
sauces.
3. BEER BARREL,
LIMA, ST. MARYS
Location: 1840 S. Dixie Highway, Lima;
2625 W. Market St., Lima; 1200 Indiana
Ave., St. Marys
Phone: Dixie Highway: 419-229-6211;
Market Street: 419-229-6211; St. Marys: 419778-7112
Hours: Dixie Highway: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Mondays to Thursdays, 11 a.m. to midnight
Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sundays; Market Street: 11 a.m. to midnight
Mondays to Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sundays; St. Marys: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Sundays to Thursdays, 11 a.m. to midnight
Fridays and Saturdays.
Highlights: Whether you enjoy Dixie Highway’s ambiance or like to hang out in a location closer to your neighborhood, Beer Barrel offers a comfy place to grab some wings.
Riley Finn serves wings at Buffalo Wild Wings.
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Best Place for Doughnuts
2016
1. PAT’S DONUTS
AND KREME
Greg Mills makes another batch of doughnuts at
Pat’s Donuts and Kreme on Elida Road.
Location: 2102 Elida Road, Lima; 662
Elida Ave., Delphos; 1835 Harding Highway, Lima
Phone: Elida Road: 419-229-2125; Harding Highway: 419-229-7287; Delphos: 419692-0007
Hours: Elida Road: 24 Hours daily;
Harding Highway: 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to Friday, 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
and Sunday; Delphos: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday to Thursday, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday to Saturday
Highlights: With three locations, Pat’s
has been proud to serve Limaland and its
surrounding areas and continues to be the
perfect place to pick up your pastries.
2. MELLO-CREME
Location: 625 W. North St., Lima;
822 S. Metcalf St., Lima
Phone: North Street: 419-2291980; Metcalf Street: 419-222-3121
Hours: North Street: 5 a.m. to
noon Monday to Saturday, closed
Sunday; Metcalf Street: 5 a.m. to
1:30 p.m. weekdays, 6 a.m. to noon
Saturday, closed Sunday
Highlights: Mello Creme has been
a town favorite for 50-plus years, so
much so that it is a must for those
returing to their hometown, or those
just passing through. Owners Dave
and Judy Parkins are able to produce
an abundance of tasty treats and
serve them up fresh.
3. KOHLS
MARKET
Location: 1755 E.
Main St., Ottawa
Phone: 419-523-6248
Hours: 7 a.m. to 10
p.m. Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday
Highlights: Kohls
Market considers staff
and everyone who walks
through its doors a part
of their family, taking
pride in serving its community and surrounding
areas well.
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Best Place for Hamburgers
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1. KEWPEE
Location 111 N. Elizabeth St., Lima; 2111
Allentown Road, Lima; 1350 Bellefontaine Ave.,
Lima
Phone: Elizabeth Street: 419-228-1778; Allentown Road: 419-227-9791; Bellefontaine Road:
419-229-1385
Hours: Elizabeth Street: 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Monday through 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 11 p.m. Monday
through 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: Hamburg, Pickle on Top! Makes
Your Heart go Flippity Flop! The jingle alone
should be enough to you draw you in, but just
in case it isn’t the locally raised beef hamburgers should take care of it. With fresh and juicy
burgers like these no out of towner or returning
Limaite can resist a stop.
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2. FIVE GUYS
Phone: 567-697-8881
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Highlights: Huge burgers and a mountain of seasoned
fries are what comes to mind when thinking of Five Guys.
Five guys originated in Washington D.C. in the late 1980s
and wasted no time spreading across the nation.
3. HAPPY DAZ
Locations: 1064 Bellefontaine Avenue, Lima; 802 S.
Cable Road, Lima; 4557 Elida Road, Lima; 2025 N. West
St., Lima; 1007 Lincoln Ave., Wapakoneta; 911 E. Wayne
St., Celina
Phone: Lima: 419-227-3663, Wapakoneta: 567-356-4034,
Celina: 419-227-3663
Highlights: With hamburgers made to order and fill a
stomach, it’s no wonder that Happy Daz continues to make
our list.
Neil Koenig cooks a burger at the downtown Kewpee.
Honorable mention:
Tony’s, Ottawa
Best Place for Breakfast
2016
1. LULU’S DINER
Locations: 2114 Spencerville Road,
Lima; 1321 Bellefontaine Ave., Lima;
cafe and bake shop at 220 N. Main St.,
Lima
Phone: Spencerville Road: 419-2215858; Bellefontaine Avenue: 419-2283447; Main Street: 419-228-5858
Hours: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to
Saturday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday
Highlights: It’s a locally owned hometown favorite, with a breakfast menu
featuring just about anything you could
imagine. Owners Amy and Justin Musil
keep customers happy with breakfast
favorites like belgian waffles, pancakes
and many others just like mom used to
make.
2. BOB EVANS
Locations: 1810 Harding Highway, Lima;
1530 N. Cable Road, Lima; 1550 Saturn Drive,
Wapakoneta; 761 Ervin Road, Van Wert
Phone: Harding Highway: 419-223-3237;
Cable Road: 419-228-2004; Wapakoneta: 419738-7603; Van Wert: 419-238-7191.
Hours: Harding Highway: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
daily; Cable Road: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily;
Wapakoneta: 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily; Van
Wert: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 7
a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Highlights: Fresh from the farm food and
homestyle cooking is the only way to describe
Bob Evans. Bob Evans and a delicious breakfast go hand and hand. From their classic
stack of hotcakes or something made to order
they are experts in everything breakfast.
3. HENRY’S, OTTAWA AND KENTON
Locations: 810 N. Locust St., Ottawa; 995 N. Detroit St.,
Kenton
Phone: Ottawa: 419-523-3663; Kenton: 419-675-2174
Hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 7 a.m. to 11
p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Highlights: Breakfast will fill you up at Henry’s. Featured
items include breakfast combos, three-egg omelettes, biscuits and gravy, and french toast and pancakes.
Honorable
mentions:
Crackel
Barrel,
Lima;
IHOP, Lima
Strawberry
pancakes
await at
LuLu’s.
Dean Brown
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Best Place for Ice Cream
2016
1. THE CREAMERY,
DELPHOS
Location: 252 N. Canal St.,
Delphos
Phone: 419-695-4450
Hours: Noon to 10 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Monday to Saturday
Highlights: At The Creamery, your eyes may be a bit
bigger than your stomach
when you see these generously sized scoops. Its impressive menu of cold sweet treats
includes of 30-plus harddipped ice cream flavors, sundaes, malts and milkshakes.
Not only does it have delicious treats to cool you down
in the summer sun, but it also
has a lunch menu.
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2. PETE’S ICE
CREAM, LIMA
Location: 3636 S. Dixie Highway, Lima
Phone: 419-979-0221
Hours: 11 a.m. Monday through
Saturday, 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday (March through September)
Highlights: For many the seasonal opening of Pete’s is a well
awaited one. Owners Dave and
Donna Peters first opened the
doors in 2009 and since have put
together an impressive menu
of 40 hard-dipped flavors, four
soft-serve flavors and 36 flavors
of milkshakes. They also offer a
loyalty programs that offers a free
ice cream with every every seventh purchased for the committed
customer.
3. COLD STONE
CREAMERY, LIMA
Location: 2387 Elida Road,
Lima
Phone: 567-712-6349
Hours: 24 hours
Highlights: Freshly made each
day, and prepared right in front
of the customers. In sizes “like
it,” “love it” and “gotta have it,”
customers may be overwhelmed
especially when it comes to the
all the fun combinations and toppings.
Both the drive-thru and walk-up lines at times extend into
the street at The Creamery.
Honorable mentions:
Dairy Hut, Delphos;
Tony’s, Ottawa
Best Fast Food Restaurant
2016
1. KEWPEE
Location 111 N. Elizabeth St., Lima; 2111 Allentown
Road, Lima; 1350 Bellefontaine Ave., Lima
Phone: Elizabeth Street: 419-228-1778; Allentown
Road: 419-227-9791; Bellefontaine Road: 419-229-1385
Hours: Elizabeth Street: 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday
through 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 11 p.m. Monday through 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: Kewpee has the top spot in multiple
categories this year, once again and to no surprise.
With three locations: Kewpee West, Kewpee East and
Kewpee Downtown (the first Limaland location) customers have a choice in where they get their high quality burgers and friendly service. The drive-thru lines
can seem slightly daunting times, but it is well worth it.
2. HAPPY DAZ
Locations: 1064 Bellefontaine Avenue,
Lima; 802 S.Cable Road, Lima; 4557
Elida Road, Lima; 2025 N. West St.,
Lima; 1007 Lincoln Ave., Wapakoneta;
911 E. Wayne St. Celina
Phone: Lima: 419-227-3663, Wapakoneta: 567-356-4034, Celina: 419-2273663
Highlights: Where you are just hitting the drive thru for a quick meal or
wanting a sit down dinner for you and
the family, Happy Daz is the perfect
place for you. With a large menu ranging
from grilled chicken salads and grilled
chicken wraps, to mashed potato bowls
and chicken fingers, Happy Daz does not
skimp on the portions or the flavor.
Grab a Kewpee
and go, and
your meal time
is taken care
of with a fresh
sandwich.
Dean Brown | The
Lima News
3. CHIPOTLE
Phone: 419-221-3825
Highlights: With burritos the size of your face and
guacamole good enough to make your mouth water,
Chipotle definitely deserves a spot on this list. Not
only is their food delicious and generously doled
out, but it’s also healthy and locally grown. Chipotle
proudly boasts about their GMO free food as well
the staff that serves it.
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Best Place for Fish
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1. CAPTAIN D’S
Location: 2575 Elida Road, Lima; 2020 Harding Highway, Lima; 1315 Bellefontaine St., Wapakoneta
Phone: Elida Road: 419-331-8888; Harding Highway: 419-223-8899; Wapakoneta:
419-738-8899
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday
to Sunday to Thursday
Highlights: Captain D’s continues the principle they were founded in 1969 — a
selection of seafood at affordable prices. It’s currently selling meals for as low as
$4.99. It also offers jumbo meals for those with a large and famished family to feed.
2. RED LOBSTER
Location: 2150 Harding Highway, Lima
Phone: 419-229-9073
Hours: 11 a.m to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Highlights: Did someone say Cheddar Bay Biscuit? Although the biscuits are
absolutely incredible, and well loved by many, they are not the only thing that
earned Red Lobster one of the top spots in this category, once again. Nothing says
fresh like picking your own lobster right from the tank, other than netting it yourself
of course.
3. CASA LU AL
Location: 2323 N. West St., LIma
Phone: 419-229-0774
Hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to
11 p.m. Saturday
Highlights: Offering a nice variety of seafood which include haddock, tilapia,
salmon, shrimp and scallops, Casa Lu Al continuously hooks customers with signature dishes like Mediterranean salmon and crunchy tilapia. Casa Lu Al also offers a
mellow atmosphere and an authentic Italian experience.
Maleehah Robertson serves fish and sides at Captain D’s on the west side of Lima.
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continued support!
Thanks Limaland for Voting Us one of
the Best Dry Cleaners/Laundry Services!
Check us out at
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2412 Cable Ct.
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Best Buffet
2016
Location: 3175 W. Elm St.
Phone: 419-991-3075
Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday to Saturday, 10:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday
Highlights: “Committed to providing you with the best possible food and service,”
promises the Williams family. This is a promise they definitely deliver on. A step
toward the buffet feels like a step toward grandma’s kitchen, or something close to
it. With appetizing favorites like fried chicken, green beans and macaroni, this buffet
hits the mark each time.
2. GOLDEN CORRAL
Phone: 419-229-4800
Hours: 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and
Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday
Highlights: With a buffet that nearly stretches nearly the length of the entire restaurant, Golden Corral offers plenty. Ranging from seafood, steak, and salad they
have it all, or nearly all — even a recently added ice cream station where you can
make your own cone and try to perfect your swirl.
Dean Brown |
The Lima News
3. WESTERN SIZZLIN’
Phone: 419-331-6644
Hours: 10:45 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Highlights: Well known for being a quick service steak house for the
past 30-plus years, as well as their in-house cut meats, it seems as if the
buffet is the hidden gem of the restaurant. This buffet includes a salad
bar, and many vegetables for those who desire a lighter options.
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1. OLD BARN OUT BACK
The Sunday
buffet at the
Old Barn Out
Back offers a
wide variety
of foods for
patrons.
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Food can be prepared
right at your table at the
Yamato Steakhouse.
1. YAMATO STEAKHOUSE
OF JAPAN
Location: 2315 Elida Road, Lima; 1507 Harding Highway, Lima
Phone: Elida Road: 567-371-3210; Harding
Highway: 419-221-2417
Hours: Elida Road: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday (closed 2:30 to 4 p.m. Monday
to Thursday), 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and
Saturday, noon to 9:30 p.m. Sunday; Harding
Highway: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday to
Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 9:30 p.m. Sunday
Highlights: A meal at Yamato can be summarized as dinner and a show. When sitting behind
the hibachi grills the customers are in for a treat
as they watch their food being prepared with
flare. If hibachi just isn’t your thing the restaurant also offers a wide of sushi. Those who don’t
flip for raw fish have no reason to fret, as there
are plenty of veggie-only options.
2. HUNAN GARDENS
Location: 723 Saratoga Ave., Lima
Phone: 419-228-1995
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday,
11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday
Highlights: Hunan Gardens has long-time
held a spot as one of Limaland’s favorites in this
category. With the option for take out or a sit
down meal Hunan Gardens has all your favorites.
3. THAI JASMINE
Location: 215 S. Pine St., Lima
Phone: 419222-8886
Hours: 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Highlights: Thai Jasmine offers choices for
those on both ends of the spectrum, those who
want to kick it up with some spice and those
who prefer sweet over spicy. Among their most
popular items are crab rangoon and spring rolls.
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Best Place for Beer and Banter
1. BEER BARREL
Location: 1840 S. Dixie
Highway, Lima; 2625 W.
Market St., Lima; 1200
Indiana Ave., St. Marys
Phone: Lima: 419-2296211; St. Marys: 419-7787112
Hours: Market Street: 11
a.m. to midnight Monday
to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1
a.m. Friday and Saturday,
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday;
Dixie Highway: 11 a.m. to
10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight
Friday and Saturday, 11
a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday; St.
Marys: 11 a.m. to 10:30
p.m. Sunday to Thursday,
11 a.m. to midnight Friday
and Saturday
Highlights: The dining
rooms are the perfect place
to kick back and enjoy
game night. Whether you
want wings and an infamous Beer Barrel pizza,
or you decide to settle on
something lighter like appetizers, try a seasonal special
and root your favorite team
to victory.
2. BUFFALO WILD WINGS
Location: 2948 Allentown Road, Lima; 422 Fortman
Drive, St. Marys
Phone: Lima: 419-991-2999; St. Marys: 419-3008580
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. Friday and Saturday
Highlights: Some hang out all day, munching on
wings and downing cold ones between a little friendly
arguing with their friends. This sports den is complete
with a bar and outdoor smoking section.
3. CAR E IT
Location: 1206 E. Main St., Ottawa
Phone: 419-523-3185
Hours: Front: 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday,
6:30 a.m. to midnight Friday, 7 a.m. to midnight Saturday,
8 a.m. to 10 p.m; Kitchen: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to
Thursday, 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday; Bar:
6:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday
Highlights: With the addition of its beer cave, Car E It
only increased in popularity. Monday night wing special
and other lunch specials help get you get great food in a
fun atmosphere.
Sean Suknaich and Richard Laisure enjoy a
beer and some conversation at the Beer Barrel
on Market Street.
Honorable mention:
Millie’s, Ottoville
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Monday specials:
T-shirt give away to children,
until supplies last. Child must be present.
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Best Place for Barbecue
2016
1. RED PIG INN
Location;1470 N.
Perry St., Ottawa
Phone: 419-5236458
Hours: 11 a.m. to
10 p.m. Monday to
Thursday, 11 a.m. to
10 p.m. Friday and
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9
p.m. Sunday
Highlights: This
locally owned rib joint
has been a favorite for
40-plus years. With
dishes like barbecue
ribs and pulled pork,
the Red Pig Inn holds
its spot at the top for
another year.
2. BARE
BONES BBQ
Location: 2400
Elida Road, Lima
Phone: 419-3032643
Hours: 11 a.m. to
8 p.m. Tuesday to
Friday, noon to 8 p.m.
Saturday, closed Sunday
Highlights: This
new comer to the
barbecue game is
surely not a newcomer
to flavor. This food
trailer offers tender
and southern style
barbecue at affordable
prices. Bare Bones
promises “Southern
style barbecue and
sides that fill you up
without emptying
your wallet.”
At Red Pig Inn, Nick Hazelton adds some barbecue sauce to the ribs cooking on the wood-fired grill.
3. TEXAS ROADHOUSE
Location: 1940 Roschman Ave., Lima
Phone: 419-228-7427
Hours: 4 p.m. to 10 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday
Highlights: Steaks aren’t all they known for. Texas Roadhouse is known for some pretty good barbecue as well. Summer isn’t the
only season for barbecue according to Texas Roadhouse. Even when it’s cold out you can warm up your stomach with an appetizer,
half or full sized orders of ribs.
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Best Italian Restaurant
2016
1. CASA LU AL
Location: 2323 N.
West St., Lima
Phone: 419-2290774
Hours: 9 a.m. to
10 p.m. Monday to
Thursday, 9 a.m. to 11
p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to
11 p.m. Saturday
Highlights: Casa Lu
Al has been giving us
a prime example of an
Italian grandmother’s
kitchen for the past
56 years, and it has
never missed the
mark. It serves classic
dishes such as Italian
breaded pork chops,
lasagna and veal for
an authentic Italian
taste.
Cheryl Wilkins serves Dennis and Deb Morgan their meal at Casa
Lu Al.
2. OLIVE GARDEN
Location: 1936 Roschman Ave., Lima
Phone: 419-222-7724
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday
and Sunday
Highlights: Olive Garden is known for delicious bread sticks that you can
almost smell just by thinking about them, but you don’t want to fill up on their
bread sticks and miss out of on any of the appetizers or main courses. With
combo platters such a Taste of Italy, you can try a combination of tasty and
hardy Italian dishes at an affordable price.
Phone: 419-331-2220
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday
and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday
Highlights: A Guagenti family business since the 1930, Milano Cafe continues to uphold its roots of traditional Italian cooking all made from scratch. The
restaurant also continues to uphold their motto of “fresh is best.” Don’t worry.
Just because the food is high quality does not mean it comes at a high price.
There are lunch specials for only $6.99.
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Best Mexican Restaurant
2016
1. LA CHARREADA
Location 3355 Harding Highway,
Lima; 1448 Cable Road, Lima
Phone: Harding Highway: 419-2243831; Cable Road: 419-221-1678
Hours: Harding Highway: 11 am. to
9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 am. to
10:30 p.m. Friday, noon to 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, closed Sunday; Cable Road:
11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday,
11:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday
Highlights: From the fiesta like atmosphere and handmade salsa, La Charreada has anything you could imagine
a Mexican restaurant to have. With a
countless array of platters and lunch
specials, and even dessert, La Charreada never fails to hit the mark.
The Schnipkes and Heitmeyers enjoy a great meal at La Charreada on Cable Road.
2. BANDIDO’S
Phone: 419-331-0855
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 Friday
and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday
Highlights: You can start with their delicious chips and salsa while waiting
for the rest of your meal to be prepared. Bandido’s also very appreciative of
their customers and never fails to offer a lunch special to keeping coming
back for more.
3. CABO
Location 1201 E. Fifth St., Delphos
Phone: 419-879-2226
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, noon to 10:30 Saturday, noon to 9:30 p.m.
Sunday
Highlights: Only a short drive seems worth it for a restaurant who promises “where every day is a fiesta!” No matter what’s on the menu to try, you
will not be disappointed and may decide to make the drive more often.
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Best Place for Coffee and Talk
2016
Sydnee Golden and
Madison Hatcher enjoy a
cool beverage and some
talk at Biggby Coffee on
the west side of Lima.
1. BIGGBY COFFEE
Location: 717 N. Cable Road, Lima
Phone: 419-999-9262
Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday
Highlights: With a drink menu that
includes a little bit of something for
everyone, Biggby once again makes the
list as one of Lima’s favorites. Biggby also
has a menu full of tasty treats to complement their drinks ranging from parfaits
and fruit cups to specialty cookies and
bagels. Catering available.
2. THE MEETING PLACE ON
MARKET
Location: 220 W. Market St., Lima
Phone: 419-222-0985
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday, 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday
Highlights: Priding themselves in their role in
the community, The Meeting Place on Market is
a gourmet cafe and bake shop that offers delivery,
pick up and in-house dining. Its doors opened in
2003 and it has continued serving tasty treats for
13 years. Catering available.
3. PANERA BREAD
Location: 2330 Elida Road, Lima; 1830 Harding
Highway, Lima
Phone: Elida Road: 419-222-3700; Harding Highway: 419-229-9797
Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 7
a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday
Highlights: Wholesome and healthy meals are
always a guarantee at Panera. Take out and sit- in
dining are both available. They also offer Panera at
Home, which is the option to purchase family sized
orders of a dish and prepare it yourself.
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Best Place for Wine and Chat
2016
1. THE MET
Location: 306 N.
Main St., Lima
Phone: 419-9999463
Hours: 11 a.m.
to 9 p.m. Monday
to Thursday, 11
a.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, closed Sunday
Highlights:
Located in the historic Metropolitan
Block, the Met
boasts that it is
the focal point of
the neighborhood,
bringing diversity and history to
Lima citizens. It
delicious gourmet
cuisine is prepared
in an exposed
kitchen, and The
Met also features a
locally crafted bar
and 21-feet-high
tin ceilings.
Dianne and Mark Bollinger enjoy
some wine and appetizers at
The Met in downtown Lima.
2. SYCAMORE LAKE WINE CO.
Location: 9660 Mayberry Road, Columbus Grove
Phone: 419-223-1581 or 419-659-2087
Hours: Noon to 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, closed Sunday to Wednesday
Highlights: With help from family and friends, Janice and Jeff
Hanneman successfully opened Sycamore Lake Wine Co. The goal is to
give customers such an excellent experience and service that they won’t
soon forget it. The 17-acre lake leaves you free to stroll about, as you
enjoy the red, white and sweet wines of Ohio.
3. VINO BELLISSIMO
Location: 2412 Shawnee Road, Lima
Phone: 419-221-1010
Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
Highlights: Vino Bellissimo offers an expansive selection of wine, as well as
wine by the glass — which you can test before deciding what to buy. Vino Bellissimo hosts special events and wine specials which you can be updated on by
liking them on Facebook.
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Best Place for Steaks
2016
Steaks
available for
your appetite
at Texas
Roadhouse.
1. TEXAS
ROADHOUSE
Location: 1940 Roschman
Ave., Lima
Phone: 419-228-7427
Hours: 4 p.m. to 10 10
p.m. Monday to Thursday,
11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday
and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10
p.m. Sunday
Highlights: Hand-cut
steaks are cooked to order
and you get to throw your
peanut shells on the floor!
Now it’s a party. Even if you
aren’t the yee-hawing sort,
the steaks cooked by people
who are in the know are
worth stopping in for.
2. OLD CITY PRIME
Location: 215 S. Main St., Lima
Phone: 419-227-7463
Hours: 11 a.m. With last seating at 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 11 a.m.
with last seating at 10 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday. Upper Lounge: 6 p.m.
to midnight Friday and Saturday. Upper Lounge ages 21 and older.
Highlights: Old City Prime is a perfectly swanky place for the perfectly
cooked steak. Their selection of USDA Prime steaks will have you coming
back for more. They’re aged for 21 days and broiled for the optimum taste
when prepared.
Dean Brown |
The Lima News
Bare Bones BBQ
is family owned and operated.
We offer authentic southern-style BBQ with
a big ‘ol side of southern hospitality.
Our food will fill you up without emptying your wallet
3. LOCK SIXTEEN
Location: 706 N. Cable Road, Lima; 1950 Bellefontaine Road, Lima
Phone: 419-224-5625
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday
and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday
Highlights: Originating in Ottoville in 1979, spreading through Van Wert
and finally reaching Lima in 2005. Their Cable Road location was first to
open, it became a hit so quickly that a second location was added 2013 at
Lost Creek Golf Club, which has been relocated to the new east side location.
Lock Sixteen has a selection of high quality of steaks — ribeye, filet, prime
rib, T-bone and New York steak.
Honorable mentions: Dick’s Steakhouse, Kalida
We are located on Elida Rd in front of The Lima Mall.
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2016
1. CASA LU AL
Location: 2323 N. West St., Lima
Phone: 419-229-0774
Hours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 10
a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday
Highlights: With three generations of ownership, Casa Lu Al is far from
new to excellent service. The authentic Italian restaurant offers a cozy atmosphere, as well as caring staff whose goal is to make you feel like family for
the length of your meal.
2. KOHL’S
Phone: 419-222-5131
Highlights: With a combination of a friendly staff and great deals, Kohl’s
is a home and apparel superstore with things for the entire family. Staff puts
their best efforts toward helping you find just what you need and saving you
money.
Cheryl Wilkins
serves Dennis and
Deb Morgan their
meal at Casa Lu Al.
Dean Brown | The
Lima New
3. SARA’S SWEETS
Location: 435 S. Eastown Road, Lima
Phone: 419-371-4745
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,
closed Sunday and Monday
Highlights: The owner is doing what she loves, and it shows. Turning away
from a career in education to try baking out of her home, the business first
opened at The Met and now has a standalone location.
Honorable mention: Sycamore Lake Wine Co., Columbus Grove
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1. ALLEN COUNTY
FAIR
Highlights: The Allen County
Fair is anticipated and never
fails to bring extraordinary fun.
The arcade, food and rides are
enough to excite anyone, but
it doesn’t end there. In recent
years there has been a concert
performed by some of music’s
biggest stars. This year’s concert featuring Rascal Flatts with
special guest Kelsea Ballerini,
and Nelly with special guest
Sean Kingston.
Mike Ballinger competes
in the tractor pull with his
diesel Ford 9600 during last
year’s Allen County Fair.
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2. PUTNAM COUNTY FAIR
Highlights: With its variety of food, rides and arcade games, the Putnam County fair is always something to look forward to for Ottawa citizens and those of the surrounding areas. The opening ceremonies and bell
ringing officially open the fair to the public, and highlights those who put
forth a major effort in the community as well the fair.
3. ST. GERARD FESTIVAL
Highlights: A three-day event, which also includes an 5K race, the St.
Gerard Festival officially marks the beginning of summer. A staff comprised of mostly volunteers and former students of St. Gerard Catholic
School pull together to make the best event possible for the community.
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2016
1. SARA’S SWEETS
Location: 435 S. Eastown Road,
Lima
Phone: 419-371-4745
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday
to Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday
Highlights: A former math teacher explored a hobby and turned it
into what is now a booming business. Sara’s Sweets has been the
talk of town since it first opened
its doors.
2. MENCHIE’S
Phone: 419-224-2564
Hours: Noon to 10 p.m. Monday
to Sunday
Highlights: Vibrantly decorated
and sporting a lighthearted atmosphere, Menchie’s brings fun and
the yummy yogurt. The unique
flavors are switched out each day,
but don’t worry your favorite will
always come back! Not to mention
their nearly endless topping bar
is full of sugary sweets and fresh
fruits.
3. JIMMY JOHN’S
Location: 715 N. Cable Road,
Lima
Phone: 567-712-6556
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Sunday
Highlights: Jimmy John’s got its
start when owner Jim Lyons purchased a sandwich shop in Illinois
formerly known as Booby’s Sandwiches. From there, the restaurant
has become a major chain, spreading all over the nation and finally
popping up Lima.
Sara Anderson
puts icing on
cupcakes at
Sara’s Sweets.
Dean Brown | The
Lima News
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2016
1. AMHERST GREENHOUSE
Amherst
Greenhouse
is beautifully
decorated with
landscaping.
Location: 644 County Road 126, Harrod
Phone: 419-648-6527
Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seasonally
Highlights: Amherst Greenhouse staff dedicates themselves to raising the best flowers and shrubs possible.
Location: 755 Shawnee Road, Lima
Phone: 419-227-7003
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Highlights: DeHaven’s Home and Garden is more than a nursery.
The home and garden mega store has a showroom full of furniture
and home accessories available for purchase.
3. BEINING NURSERY
Location: 26481 Road N, Cloverdale
Phone: 419-453-3438
Hours: The orginal Tom Beining Landscaping was changed in 1988 when owner Tom
Beining became growing plants to help supply his landscaping service. This soon turned
into becoming a supplier for his community and those who enjoy working their yards
themselves. Since Beining Nursery and Landscaping has flourished and become known
as a reliable supplier and capable landscaping company.
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Best Florist
2016
1. TOWN AND
COUNTRY FLOWERS
Location: 301 W. High St., Lima
Phone: 800-235-9883
Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, closed
Sunday
Highlights: Catering to all your flower
needs, Town and Country Flowers makes
its services available for just about any
event you could have. They also offer
services to make your wedding day that
much more special with beautiful flower
arrangments.
2. ROBERT BROWN
Location: 836 S. Woodlawn Ave., Lima
Phone: 419-224-7746
Friday, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, closed
Sunday
Highlights: This family-owned business
promises the finest flower arrangements
for any occasion. With a very dedicated
and caring staff, Robert Brown’s promises
“we always go the extra mile to make
your floral gift perfect.”
3. MOHLER’S
FLOWERS BY UHL
Location: 1052 Bellefontaine Ave.,
Lima
Phone: 419-228-4641 or 800-595-5509
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, closed
Sunday
Highlights: If you are looking for the
wide selection of fresh-flower gifts,
Mohler’s Flowers by Uhl is the place
you’re looking for. They also offer services
for weddings and parties.
Honorable mentions: Flower Loft, Elida;
Don Johnson’s Florist, Lima
Linda Smith works on an arrangement at Town & Country Flowers on West High Street.
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2016
Meijer has
been a
mainstay in
Lima since
it opened,
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and the
convenience
of shopping
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one roof.
1. MEIJER
Location: 3298 Lima Road, Lima
Phone:419-331-6400
Hours: 24 hours daily
Highlights: Meijer is the perfect place to pick up the groceries, prescriptions,
electronics, and maybe even an outfit for the kids. Fresh food is a guarantee at
this grocery store, especially with its in-store lobster tank. If you’re looking for
specials, don’t forget to check the weekly ads for additional savings.
Dean Brown |
The Lima News
2. CHIEF
Location: 890 S. Cable Road, 120 W. Northern Ave., and 2100 Harding Highway, Lima; 1102 Elida Road, Delphos
Phone: Cable Road: 419-224-0600; Northern Avenue: 419-222-9847; Harding
Highway: 419-222-6427; Delphos: 419-692-5921
Hours: Lima: 24 hours daily; Delphos: 24 hours Sunday to Monday, 6 a.m. to
midnight Sunday
Highlights: With its new name came even better deals than what we were
once used to. Trucks are expected multiple times a week to deliver fresh produce that is sold at all the stores. Customers can receive further discounts by
registering for a Chief card available at the register of any Chief Supermarket.
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Phone: 419-523-6248
Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday
Highlights: Fresh cut meat and a welcoming, friendly atmosphere is to
always be expected at Kohls. Located in Ottawa, this supermarket takes pride
in attracting shoppers from beyond its own community.
Best Place to Buy Furniture
2016
1. WESTRICH
FURNITURE
Location: 1105 Elida Ave., Delphos
Phone: 419-695-6045
Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday
Highlights: A family owned
business since 1937, Westrich
combined three locations into one
to result in a ginormous showplace for its high-quality furniture.
This showplace is home to over
100 manufacturers to give customers more than a good selection in
products.
2. ASHLEY FURNITURE
HOMESTORE
Location: 3223 Elida Road,
Lima
Phone: 419-331-7115
Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.
Highlights: A section of the
store is dedicated to each part
of the house and each person in
the home. The showroom has a
selection to fit any theme comfortably and staff to help you find
exactly what want. There is even
a section dedicated to children
who want to help redecorate.
There is a wide
variety of recliners
at Westrich
Furniture in
Delphos.
Dean Brown | The
Lima News
3. BUCKEYE FURNITURE
Location: 3790 Harding Highway, Lima
Phone: 419-225-9712
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Highlights: Since 1965 this locally owned furniture store has been providing the best quality furnishing to help you and your family live comfortably
and stylishly. Now they have decided to “cross the bridge into the future”
and offer the availability to purchase online in addition to in-store shopping.
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Best Jeweler
2016
Stephanie
VondrellStolly shows
a piece from
the Hearts
of Fire
collection
to Rachael
Burkholder.
Dean Brown
| The Lima
News
1. VON’S DIAMONDS
AND JEWELRY
Phone: 419-227-5616
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monay to Saturday, closed Sunday
Highlights: Now in its 16th year of
service, Von’s Diamonds and Jewelry is
one of best. Whether you’re looking to
propose or in need of the perfect Christmas gift for Mom the jewelry store is the
place to go. Need something as simple as
a repair? Don’t worry. That’s covered as
well.
2. BECKMAN JEWELERS
Location: 117 W. Main St., Ottawa
Phone: 419-523-3794
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m Tuesday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 8
p.m. Monday, closed Sunday
Highlights: With more than 120 years of service, Beckman Jewelers presents nothing less
than excellence to its clients. Jewelry appraising, engraving, remounts, repairs, alterations
and custom designs are all services offered
here. Jewelers Bernard and Stan Beckman have
decades of experience and use it to optimize
the services offered.
3. DON JENKINS JEWELERS
Location: 117 N. Elizabeth St., Lima
Phone: 419-224-3211
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 Sunday
Highlights: Scott Koenig, third generation owner, has
managed to preserve the upstanding service and quality
of the store. He’s well versed in each piece of jewelry and
willing to explain prices, offering clients the best deal possible. Repairs are done on site.
Honorable mention: Dunkin’s Diamonds, Lima
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Best Fitness Facility
2016
The Body
Combat class
works uppercuts
into their
training session
at the Lima
YMCA.
1. LIMA FAMILY YMCA
Location: 345 S. Elizabeth
St., lIma
Phone: 419-223-6045
Hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Monday to Thursday, 5 a.m.
to 9 p.m. Friday, 6 a.m. to 6
p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.
Sunday
Highlights: With an eightlane pool, therapy pool,
gym, cardio studio, weight
machines and free weights,
and various fitness classes it is
no wonder that Lima Family
YMCA remains popular. This
Christian-based organization is
focused on providing a space
that encourages healthy living
as well as social development.
2. PLANET FITNESS
Phone: 567-289-5214
Highlights: The fitness center that was once Rays Supermarket is now a
24/7 gym with a multitude of cardio and weight-training equipment. This
new gym has declared itself a judgment-free zone and applauds anyone trying to better him or herself.
3. ANYTIME FITNESS
Phone: 419-221-0030
Highlights: Personal trainers and fitness classes are just a few things
offered by Anytime Fitness to help you dedicate to a more active and
healthy lifestyle. Cardio machines, free weights and circuit training could
also be added to this list. New members can also set up a consultation with
a personal trainer for guidance in proper machine use.
Dean Brown | The
Lima News
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Best Color for a New Car
2016
1. BLACK
Is there any color
sleeker than a black?
The Best of the Region
voters doesn’t think so.
Classic, elegant and
clean is how we like
our cars, and no color
can say classic better
than black.
Basic black isn’t basic on
a car — it oozes class.
2. RED
Whether something
vibrant like candy apple
red, or something more
mellow like maroon,
the color red in all its
shades and hues seems
to be one of the colors
that we love to see
cruising the streets of
Lima.
3. BLUE
Bright like the ocean,
or light like the sky,
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2016
1. GUYS
& DOLLS
HAIR CO.
Location:
1305 E. Main
St., Ottawa
Phone: 419523-9511
Hours: 10 a.m.
to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday,
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. to
3 p.m. Saturday,
closed Sunday
Highlights:
This men’s and
women’s salon
has a staff of
nine stylist,
two massage
therapists and
a receptionist.
It accepts both
appointments
and walk-ins.
Sammy Ricker paints the
toenails of Hadley Neise at
Guys & Dolls Hair Co.
2. OHIO STATE BEAUTY ACADEMY
Location: 1760 N. Eastown Road, Lima
Phone: 419-229-7896
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 8:30
a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, closed Sunday
Highlights: Instructors work diligently with the students and the clients to provide the best service possible.
Consulting with the instructor before each cut and color
the student gets real-world experience and the client gets
ample amount of attention, and let’s not forget that it
comes at a reasonable price.
3. GREAT CLIPS
Location: 2330 Elida Road, Lima; 771 Lost Creek Blvd., Lima
Phone: Elida Road: 419-228-9583; Lost Creek: 419-224-3823
Hours: Elida Road: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday, 9 am.
to 7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday; Lost Creek: a.m. to
9 p.m. Monday to Friday, 9 am. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5
a.m.
Highlights: With features like online check-in, Great Clips is
fast and efficient as ever. Known for quality cuts and inexpensive prices, Great Clips is a national franchise that begin 1982
and continues to grow in size and service.
Honorable
mentions:
Yellow Tuesday’s,
Lima;
Beauty by Jill,
Lima;
Revitalize Spa,
Ottawa
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Best Barbershop
2016
Location: 200 E.
Northern Ave., Lima
Phone: 419-224-1108
Hours: 8 a.m. to 8
p.m. weekdays, 7 a.m. to
1 p.m. Saturday, closed
Sunday
Highlights: Dapper
and crisp are two words
to describe your look
after a visit to Northland
Barbers. Some customers are willing to make
quite the drive because
nobody can imitate the
precise cuts at Northland
Barbershop.
2. THE BARBER
SHOP, OTTAWA
Location: 819 N.
Locust St., Ottawa
Phone: 419-5236800
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. Wednesday to
Saturday; 8 a.m. to 7
p.m. Tuesday, closed
Sunday and Monday
Highlights: Looking for a new barber?
Give The Barber
Shop a try.
3. WESTWOOD
BARBER
Location: 3772
Allentown Road,
Lima
Phone: 419-2259900
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6
p.m. weekdays, 8 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Saturday
Highlights: With
a list of dedicated
clients who refuse to
go anywhere else for
their cuts and clips,
Westwood Barbershop has been one of
the best for years, and
continues to flourish.
Bob Miller shows a little brotherly love as he trims
his brother T.J. Miller’s hair at Northland Barbers.
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Best Dry Cleaner/Laundry Service
2016
Dianne
Benroth
is happy
to assist
you with
your dry
cleaning
needs at
Fortman
Cleaners in
Ottawa.
Dean Brown
| The Lima
News
1. FORTMAN DRY
CLEANERS
Location: 140 S. Hickory St.,
Ottawa
Phone: 419-523-4192
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays,
9 a.m. to noon Saturday, closed Sunday
Highlights: Clothes aren’t the only
thing the staff at Fortman Dry Cleaners. Cleaning and maintenance services such as carpet and rug cleaning,
upholstery cleaning and laundry is
offered at very reasonable prices.
2. ADVANTAGE
CLEANERS
Phone: 419-229-7406
Hours: 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, closed
Sunday
Highlights: The small storefront in
no way impairs the quality of the service at Advantage Cleaners. Owner
Tom Suever and his crew assure that
they handle all clothing with utmost
care. Advantage also specializes in
wedding dress restoration, repairs
and alterations.
3. SHAWNEE DRY
CLEANERS
Location: 2100 Harding Highway,
Lima; 22116 Shawnee Road, Lima
Phone: Harding Highway: 419-2258859; Shawnee Road: 419-222-1840
Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 8
a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
Highlights: Shawnee Dry Cleaners
has been an excellent laundry service
as well as a company that serves their
community for quite some time. It’s
the perfect place for a starch or press
with genuinely kind staff.
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Best Tanning Salon
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1. LARRY PAUL TANNING
SPA
Location: 927 N. Cable Road, Lima;
2322 Harding Highway, Lima
Phone: Cable Road: 419-224-6969;
Harding Highway: 419-224-6500
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday
Highlights: With locations in only
three states — Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana — Larry Paul is a unique business
with array of options of how to get your
glow as well as teeth whitening and red
light therapy.
2. GUYS & DOLLS HAIR CO.
Phone: 419-523-9511
Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday
Highlights: Tanning is one of the
many services offered at Guys and
Dolls. Customers seeking color can
choose between spray tanning or lying
in the tanning booth.
3. PLANET FITNESS
Phone: 567-289-5214
Highlights: For $19.99 a month, you
can become a Black Card member and
get access to all the amenities at Planet
Fitness. This includes use of the tanning beds.
Honorable mention:
Sun Central Tanning, Lima
Spray tanning
is available
at Larry Paul
Tanning Spa.
Dean Brown | The
Lima News
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Best Health Food Store
2016
1. ELIDA HEALTH FOODS
Location: 101 W. Main St., Elida
Phone: 419-339-2771
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,
closed Sunday and major holidays
Highlights: There has been a
health food store at this location for
about 50 years. Currently owned
by Steve and Diane Hedrick, Elida
Health Foods focuses on supplements, organics, raw honey, viatmins, sports nutrition, teas, healthy
cosmetics and more. The Hedricks
pride themselves on being knowledgeable and pressure-free.
2. PLANET HEALTH
Location: 1951 Latham Ave., Lima
Phone: 419-222-8400
Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays
to Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, closed Sundays
Highlights: Planet Health’s staff is
led by John Krech, who has 30 years
in the business and says he has beat
cancer four times. The store specializes in vitamin and herb supplements, organic and whole foods and
information.
3. GNC
Location: 2400 Elida Road (inside
the Lima Mall)
Phone: 419-331-7325
Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays
to Saturdays, noon to 6 p.m. Sundays
Highlights: GNC stocks supplements, health food, protein bars and
more.
Ryan Walls,
who will
assist with
all your
health needs,
stands with
a display of a
pain relievers
at the Elida
Health Food
Store.
Dean Brown |
The Lima News
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Best 5K Run
2016
1. FREEDOM 5K
The Freedom 5K is a July 4 tradition that kicks off Star Spangled Spectacular. The cannons in Faurot Park mark the start of the race. The race continues onto Cole Street, Market Street, the Rotary Riverwalk trail and finally to
the Rotary Pavilion within the park.
2. COLOR BLAZE
This non-competitive race is “chalk” full of fun in Lima. Along the path,
participants can fully expect to be covered from head to heel in brightly colored dye.
3. ST. GERARD FESTIVAL 5K
The race is another great part of the festival fun, whether you choose to
walk or run it. Held each June, this race begins at St. Gerard, and includes a
1-mile sprint for the young ones.
Serving Lima’s
finest food and
its nicest people.
Founded in 1960, Casa-Lu-Al Restaurant is a family restaurant
that serves lunch and dinner and seats up to 200 people.
It is operated by John A., Anthony J. and George A. Venturella,
sons & grandson of founder George Venturella.
Casa-Lu-Al offers a full menu with steaks, chops,
seafood, and chicken. Italian dishes are the house specialty.
19 Years of “Best in Lima” Dining Experience 1996-2015
Thank You Limaland For Voting For Us!
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Best Place to Golf
2016
The first hole at Shawnee Country Club is an example of how well groomed the private course is.
1. SHAWNEE
COUNTRY CLUB
Location: 1700 Shawnee Road,
Lima
Phone: 419-227-7177
Hours: daylight hours
Highlights: This course offers
natural rolling hills and narrow fairways to challenge golfers, as well as
practice facilities, a golf pro and golf
shop. Memberships are required.
2. PIKE RUN
GOLF CLUB, OTTAWA
Location: 10807 County Road H,
Ottawa
Phone: 419-538-7000
Highlights: Built in 1960 as nine
holes, an additional nine were added
in 1997. The clubhouse has also been
expanded and remodeled. Memberships available.
3. COUNTRY
ACRES, KALIDA
Location: 17374 U.S. 694, Kalida
Phone: 419-532-3434
Highlights: This club opened in
1978, a renovated horse farm turned
golf course. The 18th hole was
reworked in the 1990s and is now
completely surrounded by water.
Memberships available.
Honorable mentions:
Colonial Golfers Club,
Harrod;
Delphos Country Club,
Delphos
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Best High School Football Rivalry
2016
1. BATH
VS. ELIDA
They’ve played
in the WBL
together for
decades and both
usually have competitive teams
that are evenly
matched. What
more do you need
for a good game of
football?
2. ELIDA VS.
SHAWNEE
This region is
filled with players who came up
together, learning
the sport from a
very age. The kids
on these teams
know each other
because of that
exposure, and
competition will
ensue.
Bath vs. Elida football always gets the crowd going.
3. DELPHOS JEFFERSON VS. SPENCERVILLE
With only 10 miles separating these schools, and the schools themselves
being like each other, a rivalry was bound to crop up. Add in that they’ve been
in the Northwest Conference since 1947, and the fact that the last two years
the schools have gone down to the wire with each other, and magic happens.
Honorable mentions: Lima Senior vs. Findlay; Coldwater vs. Marion Local
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1. LIMA CENTRAL CATHOLIC VS. LIMA SENIOR
It’s the big Lima schools, public vs. private. The Lima Cup contest has proven
to be exciting and draw big crowds.
2. OTTOVILLE VS. KALIDA
The schools, only eight miles apart, are competitive in the Putnam County
League. And then there’s the Dick Kortokrax coaching wrinkle: he did well for
decades at Kalida after graduating from Ottoville.
3. DELPHOS ST. JOHN’S VS. LIMA CENTRAL CATHOLIC
Two Catholic schools, check. Usually exciting match-ups, check. Older folks
who remember the St. John’s/St. Rose contests, check.
Honorable mentions:
Bath vs. Elida, Lima Central Catholic vs. Ottawa-Glandorf, Elida vs. Shawnee
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High school boys’ basketball is always fun to watch when it’s Lima Senior vs. LCC.
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Best High School Girls’ Basketball Rivalry
1. BATH VS. SHAWNEE
These are girls who live in close proximity to each other and know
each other — and that spurs a good competition.
2. LIMA CENTRAL CATHOLIC VS. LIMA SENIOR
They’re the “big” schools in town who can put good teams on the
court, and each would like nothing more than coming out on top.
3. OTTOVILLE VS. DELPHOS ST. JOHN’S
Again, it’s a proximity battle. The schools are similar, the athletes are
serious, and the games are fun to watch.
A good game can be expected when it’s Bath vs. Shawnee girls’ basketball.
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Best High School Mascot
2016
1. LIMA SENIOR
Sparty is on social media, and he is everywhere the Spartans are —
even making visits to elementary schools to excite at all levels.
2. ELIDA
Legend has it, Elida’s football program was beginning in the 1930s.
Men started to raise money to buy St. Rose’s used uniforms. One of the
big donors also raised bulldogs, and thus a mascot was born.
3. OTTAWA-GLANDORF
The O-G Titans feature a muscle-clad Greek god to strike fear in the
hearts of their opponents.
Lima Senior cheerleaders cozy up with Sparty.
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Honorable mention: Bath Wildcats
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Best School to Beat in Any Sport
1. LIMA CENTRAL CATHOLIC
Coach Seggerson started a good program, and teams will always desire to
win over the tough-to-beat school.
2. LIMA SENIOR
It’s the only Division I school in the area, and people have earned something if they defeat these athletes.
3. OTTAWA-GLANDORF
Often successful, these athletes are top notch and make for good competition.
Honorable mentions:
Delphos St. John’s Blue Jays, Bath Wildcats, Elida Bulldogs
CHOOSE YOUR NATURAL SETTINGS
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• Picnicking • Reservable Shelters
• Playgrounds • Hiking Trails • Fishing
• Swimming • Camping • Rotary
Riverwalk/Bikeway • Nature Education
Programs • Nature Playscape
• Summer Amphitheater Program Series
• Frisbee Disc Golf Course
• Apple Festival
• Maple Festival
and Much More!
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Hunter Lucas, of Lima Central Catholic High School, is victorious after wrestling in a past Thunderbird
Invitational.
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