That’s the standard reaction when sampling the frozen delights at Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl in Zanesville, Ohio. Nestled along McIntire Avenue, this unpretentious ice cream haven has earned a reputation ...

Options include spaghetti or ziti with garlic and extra virgin olive oil or marinara sauce, baked stuffed shells, and meat lasagna. For sandwich enthusiasts, the sub section features Italian classics ...

There’s a moment when you bite into something so unexpectedly delicious that time stops, angels sing, and your taste buds throw a spontaneous parade. That’s exactly what happens at Fitzy’s Old ...

The “Sicilian” offers a taste of Italy with its red sauce, mozzarella, cheddar, ham, salami, pepperoni, basil, oregano, and Italian dressing – a flavor-packed option that transports you straight to ...

Behind that counter is where the real show happens – the creation of phosphate sodas that have become legendary throughout Northern Ohio. For the uninitiated, a phosphate is an old-fashioned soda ...

Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences hide in the most unassuming places, and Fa-Ray’s Family Restaurant in Barberton, Ohio is living proof that you don’t need fancy tablecloths or ...

When people drive from Columbus—a city with its own impressive restaurant scene—you know Pier W’s reputation extends far beyond Lakewood city limits. The fact that Cincinnatians make the four-hour ...

The lemon meringue achieves that perfect balance of sweet and tart that makes your taste buds stand at attention. The crust on every pie deserves special mention – flaky, buttery, and substantial ...

The seafood excellence extends beyond just the crab cakes, with the “Hobe Sound Fish Company” section of the menu offering an impressive array of oceanic delights. Fish sandwiches come with perfectly ...

Tucked away in downtown Defiance, Ohio, sits a culinary time machine that locals guard like a precious secret. Kissner’s isn’t just a restaurant – it’s a portal to an era when food was honest, ...

In a world increasingly prioritizing style over substance, Hickory Bar-B-Q stands as a delicious reminder that executing fundamentals flawlessly never goes out of fashion. The ribs will continue ...

Valley Thrift Store is the kind of place where you walk in with a $20 bill and leave with bags of treasures. The building might not look fancy from the outside, but inside it’s like a bargain hunter’s ...