Waldo Pepper's
Main Street
Findlay, Ohio
Andrea and I went out to eat in Findlay this week and chose Waldo Pepper's as the place to go. I wanted to give it a shot after running into the owner at the Rally in the Alley. (Waldo Peppers often brings free food to the rally.)
Waldo Pepper's had a nice atmosphere and felt casual. The dining room is large and there is a long bar. There was a little bit of a wait to get seated as the hostess apparently isn't very attentive. Luckily, the waiter was great and we never had another service problem.
We started off with a 9 Layer Dip with chips. The dip was fantastic and we probably had enough in the dip to count for the whole meal.
For our entrees Andrea ordered the Honey Dijon Chicken Salad. And I selected the Turkey and Swiss Wrap and substituted Veggies for the French Fries (gotta watch my figure!).
The food arrived in short order and looked great. My wrap was giant and after enjoying half of it, I decided to save the second half for lunch the next day. The vegetables were a California blend and had a just a hint of seasoning which made the flavor really come out of them. They tasted just as good as a French fry would have. (I have sampled the French fries since and they are great, fresh cut.)
To wash down my dinner I enjoyed two bottles of Miller Lite. Served quickly and ice cold, just the way I like it. Although I was sticking to the American Macro-Brew it appeared that they had a long list of Micro and Imported beers.
Overall, Waldo Pepper's is a nice place to go and have a casual dinner, with friends or by yourself.
I give it a B. Which is pretty good in my book.
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Friday, May 26, 2006
Rally in the Alley - Downtown Findlay
Tonight is the beginning of the summer for Findlay residents. The first day where it feels like winter is finally over and it is time to enjoy the summer heat and humidity. What better way to enjoy the weather than drinking a few ice cold brews while listening to a great local band? How about doing this in downtown Findlay and doing it outside? Now you have a dream come true for the social drinker, The Rally in the Alley (sponsored by the Findlay Hancock Chamber of Commerce)!
The Rally happens almost every Friday in downtown Findlay during the summer months and is a great way to finish each week. The music is laid back and the drinks are cheap. There are people of all ages and the crowd is always a fun loving bunch. There have been times when tables of patrons would compete by building the tallest beeramid. I am sure that we won, but it is up in the air.
But it is definitely the perfect way to spend a Friday evening in Findlay during those hot summer months.
I have a preliminary schedule that I will post here. This is by no means official and is probably wrong, but it is what I know and I hope that you will join us at The RITA!
The RITA runs from 5-8pm, next to the Chase (Bank One) building in downtown Findlay.
May 26- Reunion Band
June 2- 421 Band
June 9- No Rally (Boogie on Main)
June 16- Mystic Rhythms
June 23- Fossils
June 30- Jacob Freely
July 14- (Open date, no band yet)
July 21- Mid-Life Crisis
July 28- Fred Shaeffer
August 4- No Rally (Findlay Rib Off)
August 11- Fossils
See you there.
The Rally happens almost every Friday in downtown Findlay during the summer months and is a great way to finish each week. The music is laid back and the drinks are cheap. There are people of all ages and the crowd is always a fun loving bunch. There have been times when tables of patrons would compete by building the tallest beeramid. I am sure that we won, but it is up in the air.
But it is definitely the perfect way to spend a Friday evening in Findlay during those hot summer months.
I have a preliminary schedule that I will post here. This is by no means official and is probably wrong, but it is what I know and I hope that you will join us at The RITA!
The RITA runs from 5-8pm, next to the Chase (Bank One) building in downtown Findlay.
May 26- Reunion Band
June 2- 421 Band
June 9- No Rally (Boogie on Main)
June 16- Mystic Rhythms
June 23- Fossils
June 30- Jacob Freely
July 14- (Open date, no band yet)
July 21- Mid-Life Crisis
July 28- Fred Shaeffer
August 4- No Rally (Findlay Rib Off)
August 11- Fossils
See you there.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Rally in the Alley Schedule
The Rally in the Alley runs from 5-8pm, next to the Chase (Bank One) building in downtown Findlay.
May 26- Reunion Band
June 2- 421 Band
June 9- No Rally (Boogie on Main)
June 16- Mystic Rhythms
June 23- Fossils
June 30- Jacob Freely
July 14- (Open date, no band yet)
July 21- Mid-Life Crisis
July 28- Fred Shaeffer
August 4- No Rally (Findlay Rib Off)
August 11- Fossils
May 26- Reunion Band
June 2- 421 Band
June 9- No Rally (Boogie on Main)
June 16- Mystic Rhythms
June 23- Fossils
June 30- Jacob Freely
July 14- (Open date, no band yet)
July 21- Mid-Life Crisis
July 28- Fred Shaeffer
August 4- No Rally (Findlay Rib Off)
August 11- Fossils
Monday, April 17, 2006
Nino's
Nino's Bar - Main Street, Findlay, Ohio
Nino's Bar on Main Street is the place to go for fun in Findlay, Ohio. With the best live bands, best bartenders and the best crowd for those late nights you shouldn't be anywhere else in town if you are younger than 40.
With happy hour from 5 to 8, $1 draft beers will get you lubricated and you might as well have a few Jagerbombs while you are waiting for the band to start. As the crowd starts to fill up both sides of the large bar, you might feel a little cramped. Don't worry, waiting outside is the beer garden, complete with multiple sets of Cornhole.
After playing a few games, you might have worked up an appetite throwing the bags, come inside and order from the menu with some of the best burgers in Findlay. The burgers are seasoned to perfection and are big and juicy. I recommend the Italian Burger, add jalepenos.
So the next time you are looking to have some fun in Findlay, Ohio, go to Nino's and be ready to party.
Nino's Bar on Main Street is the place to go for fun in Findlay, Ohio. With the best live bands, best bartenders and the best crowd for those late nights you shouldn't be anywhere else in town if you are younger than 40.
With happy hour from 5 to 8, $1 draft beers will get you lubricated and you might as well have a few Jagerbombs while you are waiting for the band to start. As the crowd starts to fill up both sides of the large bar, you might feel a little cramped. Don't worry, waiting outside is the beer garden, complete with multiple sets of Cornhole.
After playing a few games, you might have worked up an appetite throwing the bags, come inside and order from the menu with some of the best burgers in Findlay. The burgers are seasoned to perfection and are big and juicy. I recommend the Italian Burger, add jalepenos.
So the next time you are looking to have some fun in Findlay, Ohio, go to Nino's and be ready to party.
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Still here..
I haven't had any new places to review lately. I have eaten at the new Red Pig Inn and will post about it some other time. I want to get back and try the ribs before I say anything.
I know a lot of people find this site looking for Steve's Dakota Grill and Ryan's Buffet.
Ryan's is not worth the money, go to a real restaurant.
Steve's is our normal place to go out to eat. You can almost always get in easy (they take call aheads) and the food is good at a decent price. The drinks are good as well, and not priced too bad. Overall it is a good place to go eat with some friends without having to wait in line or worry that the food won't be good.
the wife and I will be on vacation next week, eating at some great restaurants in New York. I might post a few restaurants from that way, but I do want to keep this a Findlay area blog.
See you later.
I know a lot of people find this site looking for Steve's Dakota Grill and Ryan's Buffet.
Ryan's is not worth the money, go to a real restaurant.
Steve's is our normal place to go out to eat. You can almost always get in easy (they take call aheads) and the food is good at a decent price. The drinks are good as well, and not priced too bad. Overall it is a good place to go eat with some friends without having to wait in line or worry that the food won't be good.
the wife and I will be on vacation next week, eating at some great restaurants in New York. I might post a few restaurants from that way, but I do want to keep this a Findlay area blog.
See you later.
Friday, January 27, 2006
Bistro on Main - Best in Findlay
Bistro on Main
407 Main Street
Findlay, OH 45840
I was throwing together some plans for Andrea's birthday. I decided that I would take her out to a nice dinner. I attempted to book a table at Japan West, but I learned that their latest reservation was at 7:45 and Andrea would not make it home from school until 8.
I went to my favorite all things Findlay resource, Matt, and asked him what the best restaurant in town was. His response: Bistro on Main.
Bistro on main is open until 10:30 during the week, which is nice for us with Andrea at class until 7 and then the hour drive from Toledo. She isn't home until at least 8 on most school nights. I made a reservation for 8:30. I picked up some Roses and the birthday plans were complete.
We arrived at Bistro on Main at 8:30 and were immediately impressed. The atmosphere was very laid back, yet upper class. There was a live musician playing various guitar songs from the 60's, 70's, and 80's. Including hits of the Eagles and Elton John. The music was just the right volume and the whole setting was perfect for a nice relaxing evening.
We started with the Bruschetta. It was very good with several different little things to put on it. There were mushrooms with olives, tomatoes, fresh grated cheese, and a ranch dip that was very good. The appetizer disappeared quickly.
We each had a glass of wine. I had the Paraiso Pinot Noir, which was fantastic but not the best pinot I have ever had. That would be the pinot offered at Spoodles, on the Boardwalk in Disney. But this wine was no slouch. Andrea ordered the Cavas Bay Sauvignon Blanc. It was a very crisp and smooth wine. It seemed very easy to drink and would be a good choice for someone new to wines.
the salads looked fantastic. Mine was the normal salad, with a honey poppyseed dressing that was very sweet. Andrea substitute the hot bacon spinach salad in place. She said that though the bacon was good, it seemed that the grease from the bacon was all over the rest of the salad.
For our entree, I had the Strip steak while Andrea ordered the Tilapia.
The strip was done to a perfect medium rare, and waitress was dead on with her recommendation of Tuscan style. Tuscan style is prepared by covering the steak with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a mixture of Italian Herbs and Spices. It was fantastic. It gave the steak, that little extra kick to really put it over the top. The mashed potatoes were very very good, although probably not good for me. The vegetables we also extremely good.
Andrea's Tilapia was excellent. At least I think so, she ate it all before I had a chance to sample it. It came with rice and the same vegetables that mine did. The rice had a strange flavor that was something like fishy.
For desert we split the Lava Cake. An extremely rich chocolate cake served hot with a scoop of icecream. To accompany our dessert, Andrea had a glass of Ice Wine, Vidal and I had a 10 year Tawny Port. The ice wine was extremely sweet and stood up well against the rich chocolate cake.
This was the first time I have had Port. It took me by surprise a little. It was a nice strong wine, that was extremely sweet and syrupy. I could tell it had a high alcohol content due to the tingle it left behind. Fantastic.
The scary part was next...The Bill!!
When going to Bistro on Main be prepared to drop some cash. The average entree is around $20, with wines running from $6 to $9 a glass. Our bill, which included 4 glasses of wine, 2 dinners over $20 each, the Bruschetta, and dessert was a little over $100 after tip.
Overall this is the Best Restaurant in Findlay. The food is fantastic and the atmosphere cannot be beat. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a special night out, or if you can afford this on a regular basis, I suggest making it a frequent dining event.
A+.
Best in Town.
407 Main Street
Findlay, OH 45840
I was throwing together some plans for Andrea's birthday. I decided that I would take her out to a nice dinner. I attempted to book a table at Japan West, but I learned that their latest reservation was at 7:45 and Andrea would not make it home from school until 8.
I went to my favorite all things Findlay resource, Matt, and asked him what the best restaurant in town was. His response: Bistro on Main.
Bistro on main is open until 10:30 during the week, which is nice for us with Andrea at class until 7 and then the hour drive from Toledo. She isn't home until at least 8 on most school nights. I made a reservation for 8:30. I picked up some Roses and the birthday plans were complete.
We arrived at Bistro on Main at 8:30 and were immediately impressed. The atmosphere was very laid back, yet upper class. There was a live musician playing various guitar songs from the 60's, 70's, and 80's. Including hits of the Eagles and Elton John. The music was just the right volume and the whole setting was perfect for a nice relaxing evening.
We started with the Bruschetta. It was very good with several different little things to put on it. There were mushrooms with olives, tomatoes, fresh grated cheese, and a ranch dip that was very good. The appetizer disappeared quickly.
We each had a glass of wine. I had the Paraiso Pinot Noir, which was fantastic but not the best pinot I have ever had. That would be the pinot offered at Spoodles, on the Boardwalk in Disney. But this wine was no slouch. Andrea ordered the Cavas Bay Sauvignon Blanc. It was a very crisp and smooth wine. It seemed very easy to drink and would be a good choice for someone new to wines.
the salads looked fantastic. Mine was the normal salad, with a honey poppyseed dressing that was very sweet. Andrea substitute the hot bacon spinach salad in place. She said that though the bacon was good, it seemed that the grease from the bacon was all over the rest of the salad.
For our entree, I had the Strip steak while Andrea ordered the Tilapia.
The strip was done to a perfect medium rare, and waitress was dead on with her recommendation of Tuscan style. Tuscan style is prepared by covering the steak with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a mixture of Italian Herbs and Spices. It was fantastic. It gave the steak, that little extra kick to really put it over the top. The mashed potatoes were very very good, although probably not good for me. The vegetables we also extremely good.
Andrea's Tilapia was excellent. At least I think so, she ate it all before I had a chance to sample it. It came with rice and the same vegetables that mine did. The rice had a strange flavor that was something like fishy.
For desert we split the Lava Cake. An extremely rich chocolate cake served hot with a scoop of icecream. To accompany our dessert, Andrea had a glass of Ice Wine, Vidal and I had a 10 year Tawny Port. The ice wine was extremely sweet and stood up well against the rich chocolate cake.
This was the first time I have had Port. It took me by surprise a little. It was a nice strong wine, that was extremely sweet and syrupy. I could tell it had a high alcohol content due to the tingle it left behind. Fantastic.
The scary part was next...The Bill!!
When going to Bistro on Main be prepared to drop some cash. The average entree is around $20, with wines running from $6 to $9 a glass. Our bill, which included 4 glasses of wine, 2 dinners over $20 each, the Bruschetta, and dessert was a little over $100 after tip.
Overall this is the Best Restaurant in Findlay. The food is fantastic and the atmosphere cannot be beat. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a special night out, or if you can afford this on a regular basis, I suggest making it a frequent dining event.
A+.
Best in Town.
Monday, January 09, 2006
Soup, Salad, and Breadsticks - Olive Garden
What a great freaking deal.
I am a huge fan of the Zuppa Toscana soup.
A couple of little things that you might have missed:
There are three salad dressings to choose from. The default is the house Italian, and if you don't ask for the other two then this is what you get. The second is a low fat Italian, which tastes exactly like the normal Italian. The third, which I haven't tried is a peppercorn. I need to sample it the next time we are there
The lunch price for the Soup, Salad, and Breadsticks ($5.99 I think) is good on the weekends as well as during the week, so if you go there for a Saturday or Sunday lunch you can get out with a very small bill.
I am a huge fan of the Zuppa Toscana soup.
A couple of little things that you might have missed:
There are three salad dressings to choose from. The default is the house Italian, and if you don't ask for the other two then this is what you get. The second is a low fat Italian, which tastes exactly like the normal Italian. The third, which I haven't tried is a peppercorn. I need to sample it the next time we are there
The lunch price for the Soup, Salad, and Breadsticks ($5.99 I think) is good on the weekends as well as during the week, so if you go there for a Saturday or Sunday lunch you can get out with a very small bill.
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Diamond River - New Year's Eve
EDIT: Since the writing of this entry Diamond River has shut down and been replaced with Red Pig Inn, a BBQ joint with pretty good ribs.
To celebrate the coming of 2006 we had our friends Rob and Debbie back in town. We decided to make reservations at Diamond River only after hearing that Japan West was having a $60/plate flat rate dinner on the festive night.
I don't think it was a mistake at all. Diamond River gave me one of the best meals I have had in a while.
I ordered the Smoke House Platter. It was the perfect man's dinner. Meat, potatoes and corn bread. What more could you want??
The meal had a half rack of ribs, beef briscuit and a half cornish hen, all covered in a great Bar-B-Que sauce.
Three different animals to munch on between glasses of great red wines.
Overall I give Diamond River a A-.
The food was great and the menu seemed to have something for everyone. The waitress was a little slow to fill the drinks, but she seemed to be extremely busy. I think there was a poor management decision and they seemed understaffed for the busy night.
A great meal.
To celebrate the coming of 2006 we had our friends Rob and Debbie back in town. We decided to make reservations at Diamond River only after hearing that Japan West was having a $60/plate flat rate dinner on the festive night.
I don't think it was a mistake at all. Diamond River gave me one of the best meals I have had in a while.
I ordered the Smoke House Platter. It was the perfect man's dinner. Meat, potatoes and corn bread. What more could you want??
The meal had a half rack of ribs, beef briscuit and a half cornish hen, all covered in a great Bar-B-Que sauce.
Three different animals to munch on between glasses of great red wines.
Overall I give Diamond River a A-.
The food was great and the menu seemed to have something for everyone. The waitress was a little slow to fill the drinks, but she seemed to be extremely busy. I think there was a poor management decision and they seemed understaffed for the busy night.
A great meal.
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