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Snider twists Broadway, writes autobiography By Vicki L. Kroll Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer vkroll@toledofreepress.com

People can see Dee Snider is a man of distinction, a metal singer who decided to spend a little time on Broadway, where he razzle dazzled ’em as Dennis Dupree in “Rock of Ages.” Now the frontman of Twisted Sister will release a disc, “Dee Does Broadway” on Razor & Tie, and his autobiography, “Shut Up and Give Me the Mic,” on May 8. Don’t expect the ol’ flim flam flummox. Snider doesn’t need lady luck; he’s a classically trained countertenor. And he gets a kick out of lining up stars for duets. “It was originally conceived as an album of duets for me and Alice Cooper. Then Alice decided it wasn’t right for him to do, and I decided I’m just crazy enough to do it,” Snider said. “I think [Cooper] was advised that it might not be the best career move to make. And I have to admit: I’m not doing it as a career move; I’m doing it because it struck my fancy and it seemed like it would be fun.” It’s clear from the opening track, “Cabaret,” that Snider is having fun — and rocking. “I often compare a song from my first album called ‘Tear It Loose’ to the lyrics of ‘Cabaret’ because it’s just about not waiting for the weekend, not waiting for someone to invite you to the party, just get the hell out and go and have a good time,” Snider said during a call from his studio in New York City. “I like the song — lyrically, the idea of just getting out and enjoying life with acknowledging that it’s not as long as people think it is and time has a way of passing. And being a club performer, which I was — Twisted Sister played in bars before we got signed to a deal — so the nightclub, going out is a theme that I’ve sung about.” Snider used his “Rock of Ages” connections to put out his first request for a singing partner: Bebe Neuwirth. “I didn’t expect to get any kind of public response, but if you don’t ask, you never know. And she said yes. And my immediate response in my head was: Does she know who Dee Snider is?” he said and laughed. The two sang “Whatever Lola Wants

(Lola Gets)” from “Damn Yankees,” a show Neuwirth starred in on the Great White Way. She was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance. “I had no idea that she was Lola; I just thought she’d be cool as Lola,” Snider said. “Once I got Bebe, I started to feel empowered: Wow, if I can get Bebe Neuwirth, who else can I get? And I decided to shoot for the moon and go for the queen of Broadway, Patti LuPone.” The metal man and Broadway legend duet on a “West Side Story” medley featuring “Tonight/Somewhere.” “I remember doing the session with her, I just kept going to myself: Holy crap! That’s Patti LuPone in there!” Snider reached out to Cyndi Lauper to sing “Hey Big Spender.” On the track, she asks, “Wanna have some fun?” And he replies, “Well, you know, Cyndi, I hear that’s just what you girls want to have.” During his gig on “The Celebrity Apprentice,” Snider said he became friends with Clay Aiken. They sing “Luck Be a Lady Tonight.” In addition to singing with old chums, Snider wrote his memoirs for Simon & Schuster. “They were very reluctant to let me write,” he said. “I said, ‘Let me write a few chapters; if you don’t like it, I’ll work with a co-writer.’ So they said, ‘OK, go ahead.’ I wrote three chapters and they loved it.” The 448-page book covers his rollercoaster career, including Twisted Sister’s 15 minutes of fame in 1984 with “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and “I Wanna Rock.” “I start Chapter 1 at the lowest point in my life, which is ’95 in a parking lot putting fliers on cars in the rain for my wife to do makeup on weekends for weddings. This is 10 years after the heyday of Twisted Sister. And I’m running from security because they chased me off the property and I’m running because I’m afraid they’re going to recognize me and go, ‘Dee Snider, why are you putting fliers on cars?’ Because I’m broke. And I start with the question: How the hell did I get here? “In the epilogue, I talk about taking a bow on my first night on Broadway, and then I go off and talk a little bit about how far I’ve come from that day,” he said. Snider will sign “Shut Up and Give Me the Mic” at 4 p.m. May 12 at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3120 Fairlane Drive, Allen Park, Mich. O

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“This is how I roll, animal print pants out control” — LMFAO, “Sexy and I Know It”

Sexy and they know it

LMFAO brings party rock to Columbus, Auburn Hills.

By Alan Sculley Toledo Free Press STAR Staff Writer star@toledofreepress.com

For a while recently, it started to look like the party might be ending for LMFAO almost as soon as it started. Before the recent announcement of a major summer tour, rumors started to fly that the uncle/ nephew duo of RedFoo and SkyBlu were splitting up just as LMFAO — their self-proclaimed party rocking electronic/hip-hop/pop act — had made it big with the No. 1 hit singles, “Party Rock Anthem” and “Sexy and I Know It.” But in a late April teleconference interview, RedFoo and SkyBlu said the duo was as surprised as anyone by the breakup rumors. And the duo has even made a video to refute the rumors. “It’s funny, this is like the first time we encountered that type of stuff, but it’s completely ... it’s completely false,” SkyBlu said. “I mean, we’re family at the end of the day and so that is stronger than anything, you know what I mean? Blood is stronger than anything, so I mean, we had to make a video to let people know the party kings are tighter than ever, baby.” And in a way, RedFoo said, the breakup hubbub was a sign that LMFAO had arrived. “It comes with the territory of being successful. Being famous, being No. 1,” he said. “Papa Berry always taught us this thing called the cycle of success. When you get famous you become a target for things. I mean there are people that, you know, lawsuits go up. They wanna take advantage of the fame and stuff and there’s a lot of stuff. There are the tabloids [that] wanna say stuff to cause controversy. There’s all these things, and I think the best way to look at it is like it’s all part of the game. It’s all part of the business, and it’s how you kind of react and respond to these things that’s really important.” “Papa Berry” would be Berry Gordy, the man who founded Motown Records and built it into one of the most successful labels in history, pioneering the Motown sound along the way. Gordy is the father of RedFoo (Stefan Kendal Gordy) and the grandfather of SkyBlu (Skyler Austen Gordy). RedFoo said Gordy offered a wealth of advice to himself and SkyBlu as they decided to get into music, explaining the details behind the three stages to being an artist in the music business — create your music, record it and then devise how to sell it. “Another business thing is organize before you advertise,” RedFoo said. “So before you go out there and promote something, you know, get real organized to understand what you’re promoting. Understand what you have made before you sell it.” That’s a lesson LMFAO has put into practice. Since forming in 2006 in Los Angeles, the group has developed a sound, as well as a party-centric image and a distinctive look. The duo broke the ice with its 2009 debut CD,

RedFoo and SkyBlu, LMFAO, will play in Columbus and Detroit in late May. Photo by Stephanie Ma. “Party Rock,” which featured a modest hit, “I’m In Miami Trick.” But later, a track by DJ Inphinity that combined the vocals from that song with the DJ Chuckie tune “Let the Bass Kick” — rechristened “Let the Bass Kick in Miami” — got released online, became a buzz track and was then chosen as the theme song for E! television’s show, “Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami.” Then came last summer’s release of the second LMFAO CD, “Sorry For Party Rocking,” whose lead single, “Party Rock Anthem” (with its discoelectronic sound and a video showcasing the Melbourne Shuffle dance style), hit No. 1. It was followed by another cheeky club-worthy chart topper, “Sexy and I Know It.” But it’s not just the music that makes LMFAO stand out. With RedFoo’s Afro and SkyBlu’s frizzy locks, colorful outfits and big hornrimmed glasses — without the lenses, of course — the pair have a distinctive look that immediately says fun. While the look might seem like a shrewd marketing plan by a couple of guys who grew up in one of the first families of music and marketing, the duo said this wasn’t the case. SkyBlu said the hairstyles date to the 1990s. The glasses idea happened quite spontaneously, RedFoo said, when he went to a club in Miami, and he wore big glasses just because he

thought they looked cool. Apparently RedFoo was making quite an impression, but not as he initially intended. “[SkyBlu] is like kinda laughing and then he come up to me and it’s like, ‘You know. most of them are saying ‘What are you doing man?’ And I said, ‘I’m freakin’ baby, I’m dancing. I’m getting my groove on.’” As it turned out, RedFoo wasn’t seeing the situation clearly with the glasses. “I thought I was freakin’, you know, with like three girls, three or four girls, but it was two big, women, and one of ‘em looked like a dude!” RedFoo said. “Because I couldn’t see in my glasses, I popped out my lenses. I said ‘What?’ And I popped ’em out, and then I had no lenses in the club, and then it was like ‘Yeah.’ So I could see everything in the club, but I still had my accessory on my face. And then a girl came up to me and said, ‘I like your glasses,’ and she was hot. And I said, ‘Oh I ain’t never taking these off.’” The glasses, colorful costumes — and yes, the songs — will all be part of the LMFAO live show as the duo headlines its biggest tour to date, the “Sorry for Party Rocking” tour. Other acts on the bill include Far East Movement, Quest Crew, Sidney Samson, Eva Simons and Natalia Kills.

Expect some champagne spray during the song “Champagne Showers,” which RedFoo considers a high point of the set. There might also be a few dancing props or other surprises that will help enhance the party vibe onstage and lift the spirits of the audience — as well as the performers. “It’s like Halloween in the daytime,” RedFoo said of the show. “It could be an inflatable palm tree,” he said. “It could be a shuffling zebra that will just kinda make you feel like you’re in a dream. I think that’s the main thing with the costumes and the colors. Some things are random. Sometimes you might just get a grownup hot dog, you know, shuffling, a shufflin’ hot dog, a guy in a hot dog suit. Why, you know, because there is no reason why. That is exactly why, ’cause it makes you feel like you’re in a dream, a trance.” Whatever happens on stage, SkyBlu said the LMFAO show will be all about a good time. “You could use this as your excuse to let loose,” he said. “When you come to the concert you can just let it all go and just have some fun, get some champagne spray, you know what I mean, and have a good old time, baby.” LMFAO will play at Nationwide Arena in Columbus at 7 p.m. May 22 and The Palace of Auburn Hills at 7 p.m. on May 23. O

“Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle yeah” — LMFAO, “Sexy and I Know It”

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“When I’m at the beach, I’m in a speedo trying to tan my cheeks” — LMFAO, “Sexy and I Know It”

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CODY RHODES I was learning about diet and training — that was something I never had any access to. My dad was not a body guy. And in this day and age, when a company has evolved to where a lot of the specimens you see on TV are carved from stone, that was all new to me.” Once he began working on the road for WWE, Rhodes picked up real-world lessons from some of the biggest names in the business — talents like Randy Orton, who Rhodes said taught him a great deal about working in the ring, and top dog John Cena, who Rhodes credits with helping him learn how to succeed outside of it. “I spent a year driving Cena around when I was on the Raw brand,” Rhodes said. “The goal was to learn a lot about him, what he does in the ring, how he has gotten where he has gotten, but also to learn a lot about merchandising and marketing, pretty much all the things he does. And I’d say I learned a great deal on what it takes outside of the ring. He’s noted as being one of the most hard-working people in entertainment, and he is. If you want his job, you have to work as hard as he does. And it is much easier said than done.” But working hard is something Rhodes has no problem doing. “WWE, in terms of management, has always supported me. But there’s always been a little bit, ‘Well, he can do it on his own.’ And that’s something I’ve been extremely — I liked it that way. I told somebody the other day, I said, ‘If I end up being as successful as I want to be in this industry, I want them to be able to say, ‘Wow, I didn’t see him coming.’” O

“No shoes, no shirt, and I still get service” — LMFAO, “Sexy and I Know It”

Alive and well

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Dead Sara to play loud and dirty at Frankie’s on May 3.

By Mike Bauman

Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer star@toledofreepress.com

To get an idea of what to expect from a Dead Sara show, just take a gander at the band’s Facebook page. Scroll down, and you’ll see an action shot from a recent gig in Los Angeles where singer Emily Armstrong is a good 12 feet in the air above the stage. No, she can’t fly, and she wasn’t caught frozen in midair pre-crowd surf; she was just singing. “It’s definitely an outlet,” Armstrong said of playing live. “We just love to play f***ing loud, dirty rock ’n’ roll. I think we all essentially love to do that, amongst other things. But, like, right now, that’s the feeling I get from everything. We just love to play loud rock ’n’ roll. It’s absolutely fun. It’s stress relieving for us.” The energetic spirit on display in that picture is just another day at the office for Armstrong and Dead Sara. That spirit will be on display in Toledo on May 3 when the band performs at Frankie’s. Rounded out by Siouxsie Medley (guitar), Chris Null (bass) and Sean Friday (drums), Dead Sara has generated lots of buzz over the past year, the band has toured with the likes of Bush and Chevelle and is continuing to gain steam after releasing its selftitled, debut full-length on April 10. “It’s funny because it’s a lot of work, but at the same time it’s very relieving,” Armstrong said. “It’s like, ‘OK, cool.’ We got, like, this push, this help — like finally, moving, you know? We’re not stuck at the wall trying to push the wall down. “And that’s like a whole different type of work, getting that wall to come down to be able to just move and work as a band.” Approximately four years ago, behind the wall is exactly where Dead Sara was musically. “We hadn’t played that many shows,” said Armstrong, who started Dead Sara with Medley. “We had been on one, 10-day tour with a friend’s band, and we had so much tension with labels wanting us to get into [the studio] with writers, with producers. So it’s stuff that just seemed not right to me. I was like, ‘This is not what I wanted to do.’ I wanted to play music.” Armstrong met Medley in her teens through a mutual friend, and for nearly eight years the duo has been jamming together. After going through several lineup changes, struggling with the music industry and releasing EP “The Airport Sessions” in 2008, Dead Sara gained solid footing with the additions of Null and Friday. Together they recorded the band’s debut at the famed Sonic Ranch in Tornillo, Texas, in 2010 with producer Noah Shain (Atreyu, As Tall As Lions), who had produced friends of Dead Sara and seen the group’s growth over the years. “We were just kind of like, ‘Yeah. Why not? You’ve seen our whole

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Seed Coworking co-founders Don Miller (left), W. Gene Powell and Jamie Wright. Photo by Andrew Weber

Coworking community offers office space By Brigitta Burks Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer star@toledofreepress.com

The co-founders of the Seed Coworking Community believe that society is changing from a W-2 community to a 1099 population — and their new endeavor reflects that. Seed plans to give independent contractors, out-of-town workers and those who work from home a community-style office space. There were 10.3 million independent contractors in the U.S. in 2010, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Seed co-founders Don Miller, W. Gene Powell and Jamie Wright had observed co-working spaces in larger cities like San Francisco and New York before deciding to bring the concept home to the Glass City. “It’s not just a desk and a chair to rent. This is more collaborative and about knowing people,” Wright said, adding that clients can draw on each other for knowledge and support in the openspace office setting. “We rely on each other. We depend on each other to get things done,” Miller echoed. The group plans to have at least one co-founder onsite to greet clients at most times in addition to planning community events like movie nights. All three co-founders are small business owners who work in Web development or design. “We met online, but not a dating site,” Powell joked. He said that the first official co-working space started in 2005 in San Francisco. Now there are about 700 co-working spaces worldwide. Seed’s name references the area’s farming roots, Powell said. “Seed pays homage to the egalitarian roots in Northwest Ohio. We’re embracing our history,” he said. The trio looked for a Downtown Toledo

space for about two years before settling on its 2,100-square-foot facility on St. Clair Street. Originally a wheelbarrow factory built in 1887, the space will soon hold a kitchen, lounge, conference room, desks for working, lockers and high-speed Wi-Fi. There will also be a room where clients can make private phone calls. Being in Downtown was important to the group, Powell said, adding that the St. Clair St. Village is an up-and-coming place for businesses. To fund what Powell called the “byproduct of a bigger economy,” the co-founders started a Kickstarter account to furnish the new business. Kickstarter is an online fundraising tool where users must get backers to pledge a set amount of money for them to receive any at all. In Seed’s case, 100 backers pledged $15,334, exceeding the goal of $12,000. “Toledo and even people as farflung as Seattle were very supportive,” Wright said. “The key with co-working is building the community before building the space.” Kyle Golembiewski plans to be one of Seed’s first tenants. As a Web marketer, he is exactly the type of client Seed hopes for. “The idea is very innovative, especially for this area,” Golembiewski said of the project. Seed offers three levels of membership. For a $25 monthly membership, users get one day a month at the space with a roaming desk. For $85 a month, clients get two days a week with a roaming desk and for $175 a month, customers receive 24/7 access, a locker and a permanent desk. Day passes are $10 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Seed has some parking currently and is working on getting more spaces for users. Seed Coworking Community is slated to open in May at 25 S. St. Clair St. For more information, visit http://seedcoworking.com/ or call (419) 407-6199. O

“Baby, Baby, Baby Im awfully crazy” — LMFAO, “Sorry for Party Rocking”

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hird Space is going into full bloom, having developed conceptually and physically during the winter months. Third Space is home to three entities and offers a “third space” in addition to a person’s typical two spaces — work and home. Located in the Davis Building, a hard-to-miss yet somehow-missed building Downtown on Michigan Street between Monroe Street and Jefferson Avenue, Third Space encompasses headquarters for the Lucas County Green Party, B-Bop Records and the Media Decompression Collective (MDC). The concept of sharing a common space is not new, yet it is still considered unconventional. What is new is the manner in which a political party walks the talk of grassroots democracy, decentralization, sustainability and communitybased economics. By collaborating to share expenses, the Green Party fosters a sustainable way to support a space for itself and a local business and for a community space for arts and activism to exist is fostered. A portion of the art aspect in Third Space is the Media Decompression Collective (MDC), which MDC supports efforts toward collective social change by providing screenings of independent films and documentaries that have a focus on social, political and environmental issues. Before its new home in Third Space, MDC had semipermanent locations but mainly trav-

“Let’s go drink for drink a hundred bucks she don’t out last us” — LMFAO, “Sorry for Party Rocking”

The frontier of forward-thinking community innovation. North Queensland, Australia as he presents “Basic Principles of Natural Healing” from 2-4 p.m. He will explain why and how we need to change some of our usual habits in order to regain or maintain our health into old age. This spring and summer, Third Space will be open during the Arts Commission’s Art Walk. The first one is May 10, and local independent writer and published author Craig A. Combs will perform a solo reading at Third Space. A former resident of the Old West End, Combs has returned recently with “a transformed, and some would say visionary, perspective on life, following two decades of living in the Deep South and traveling around the world on his personal quest for truth and self-discovery.” He will share stories from his recently published book, “Taking Tea in the Black Rose: Singing Through the Shadows Until We’re Dancing in the Light,” from 7-9 p.m. Following the Art Walk will be a live concert

eled with its projector to various establishments in Toledo, including screening at an outdoor film series. MDC typically screens films once a month. Since it is a collective, MDC is always open to community members who are preselecting independent films and organizing screenings. The business and most visible tenant in Third Space is B-Bop Records. Amjad STACY Doumani has owned B-Bop Records since 1987. He had operated online since closing his brick-and-mortar shop in 1994. Third Space has allowed B-Bop to reopen a storefront and put an extensive selection of new and used LPs, CDs, 45s, videos, books, magazines, memorabilia and rare music collectibles on the shelves once again. In addition to stocking the shelves, B-Bop Records has a calendar stocked with an eclectic assortment of events that, otherwise, may have never found their way to Toledo. On May 5, Third Space is welcoming Dr. John Fielder of

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by Tim Kaiser: Live Electro-acoustic & Electronic Music Soundscapes, starting at 10 p.m. sharp. An international performer for more than 30 years, Kaiser will bring his own custom made electro-acoustic and electronic instruments to create ethereal sonic atmospheres. Doumani says this is a show not to be missed. To top these off, Toledo native artist-expressionist Wade A. Harrison will be conducing a live painting demonstration all day May 15. Wade will be painting a portrait of Sun Ra, which will then be gifted to B-Bop Records for permanent display. The demo will be during B-Bop’s regular store hours from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Third Space can be rented for meetings, fundraisers, book clubs and performances. It has been home to organizing for groups such as Shut Down Davis-Besse, Justice for Danny Brown and Occupy Toledo. There is a progressive library, free Wi-Fi, coffee and tea and a lounge area. An appreciation and passion for art and music, forward thinking and community engagement permeates the air at Third Space. Social justice and the betterment of the community, its people and the environment are at the forefront. Third Space is paving its way on an unprecedented and truly progressive path. To stay up to date with events and to get involved, visit www.thirdspacetoledo.org or on Facebook. O

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‘Romeo and Juliet’ presented at CAC Toledoans can see the Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company’s take on the famous starcrossed lovers in the upcoming production of “Romeo and Juliet.” The Collingwood Arts Center is the only out-of-state location in a six-stop tour. Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company is based in Grand Haven, Mich., and began in 1998 doing summer shows in parks, said Executive Director Katherine Mayberry. In 2007, the company began touring out of state and in 2008 the group started performing all year-round. This is the group’s first presentation of “Romeo and Juliet.” Although many study the Shakespearean classic in high school, Mayberry believes her company’s version has plenty to offer. “One thing about it is so many people are already familiar with it. People have a certain expectation when they come into it,” she said. However, director Alisha Huber has chosen to play up some of the show’s funnier parts. “[The show has some] comedic moments in the first half of the play before the tragic ending become sinevitable,” said Mayberry, who plays Lady Capulet, the heroine’s mother. For Mayberry, who became executive director in 2009, Shakespeare is practically in her blood. Her family has a tradition of naming children after Shakespearean characters. Mayberry’s first name comes from “The Taming of the Shrew.” The executive director has been with the

company in some form since 1998 and attended Mary Baldwin College in partnership with the American Shakespeare Center for a graduate degree. Mayberry said she doesn’t believe that Shakespeare is out of date or unrelatable in modern times. “For one thing, a lot of high school students and lot of people who studied Shakespeare in high school have this memory of they couldn’t understand it,” she said. “Having the actors with body language, facial expressions and vocal inflection helps bring it to life on stage.” The show includes performances by Mayberry, Chaz Albright, Michael Empson, Victoria Everitt, Killian Goodson, Kat Hermes, Anessa Johnson, Sean Kelley, Scott Lange, Rachael Pineiro and Scott Wright. Director Huber is a guest artist from Virginia, where she has worked on productions at Mary Baldwin College, James Madison University and the American Shakespeare Center. The Toledo performances are produced by Ad Hoc Arts. The shows are 8 p.m. May 5 and 3 p.m. May 6 at Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd. Tickets are $12-$15 for general admission and $10 for students. For more information, visit www.pcshakespeare.com or call (419) 244-2787. Tickets are available at www.brown papertickets.com. O — Brigitta Burks

The Force is strong with Mud Hens on May 4 A short time from now in a stadium not far away, the Mud Hens will honor the “Star Wars” franchise with “May the Fourth Be With You” night when Toledo plays the Pawtucket Red Sox on May 4. “May the Fourth be with you, and May the Fourth be strong with all our great fans in Toledo,” said Michael Keedy, Mud Hens manager of special events. The first 2,000 fans through the gates will receive LED glow wands. The first 5,000 fans will receive kazoos to play the “Star Wars” theme prior to the post-game fireworks. Fans will be greeted at the gates by “Star Wars” characters including Chewbacca, Darth Vader and stormtroopers and Chewbacca will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Muddy, Muddonna, the Spirit Squad and the Swamp Squad will all be in costume as well. One of the highlights of the event will be the “Star Wars”-themed food, including Yoda soda, Darth chocolate brownie sundaes, Tatooweiners and cake pops modeled after the Death Star, Chewbacca, Boba Fett, Ewoks and other characters. The Mud Hens are also transforming the Coop-ACabana into a cantina for the night. The Swamp Shop will have “Star Wars”-themed Mud Hens gear on sale, but fans are encouraged to come to the game in costume. Fans who dress up will be invited on the field for a post-game parade where three winners will be selected to receive prize packs. Toledo’s matchup against the Red Sox begins at 7 p.m. May 4 at Fifth Third Field. O — Story and photo: Jason Mack

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2012 Summer Patio Guide

Mexico

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Northwest Ohioans have always enjoyed the hot flavors of Mexico and our warm hospitality. Come to one of our restaurants and experience a delicious dining adventure tonight!

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7742 W. Bancroft St. (1 Mi. West of McCord) Mon. – Sat. from 11 a.m. Closed Sundays & Holidays

HAPPY HOUR: 11 A.M.–6 P.M.

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l Gril

American s ’ l a r mi 26 Main St. At The Docks, Toledo

(419) 697-6289

www.thedockstoledo.com Open: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday rill offers a 200-

ican G Admiral’s Amer g two fullt patio featurin seat waterfron of draft beer, ith 12 selections w rs ba e ic rv se the best and “probably an outdoor grill ” said owner in my opinion, view in Toledo es American The venue serv Mike Howard. blues or a DJ offer live jazz, cuisine and will this summer. O rough Sunday Wednesday th

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dams/Man A n o c Atti 1701 Adams St. os Toledo

(419) 243-5350 (Attic) / (419) 244-4479 (Manos)

www.theatticonadams.com / www.manosgreekrestaurant.com

Open: 4 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday, 2 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Friday-Sunday (Attic); 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday (Manos)

This Thursday, May 3rd:

Bridges Toledo’s premier party band, The Bridges specializes in live music entertainment in and around the Toledo area. The fellas are professional, energetic, and always entertaining.

oPEn SUndAY-SATUrdAY

11:30 AM – 2 AM

EVErYdAY HAPPY HoUr 1:45 – 6:00 PM

Manos Greek Restaurant and its upst airs

neighbor The Attic on Adams share a large

patio space featuring table seating, a cove red lounge area with couches, outdoor gam es and

a friendly atmosphere, said Attic bar

manager Amelia Jarret. A full-service outdoor bar is

open 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday-Saturday.

A special line of summer fresh-fruit cocktails inclu des berry mojitos and fresh juice margarita s. O

This Friday, May 4th:

My Sister Sarah It’s like three Bands in One! 80’s, 90’s, Hip Hop, Top 40 Dance Party Band.

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2012 Summer Patio Guide Bar 145° features a 50-seat oval bar

Bar 145°

that starts inside the restaurant and extends into the patio. Specializing

in “burgers, bands and bourbon,” the

5305 Monroe St.

venue offers the option to “stack your

Toledo

own” gourmet burger. A mix of club,

(419) 593-0073

bar and upscale gastropub, Bar 145°

www.bar145toledo.com

features live music six nights a week,

endless toppings on Mondays, dueling

Open: 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday-Saturday

pianos and $5 martinis on Wednesdays

and happy hour 1:45 to 6 p.m. daily,

said co-owner Jeremy Fitzgerald. O

watch sports, Taglined “The best place to s, including a period,” Bigz features 52 TV ion screen on 120-inch after-dark project sed by an 8-foot its full-service patio. Enclo a bar and can privacy fence, the patio has venue is Toledo’s seat about 50 people. The ht Night viewing, premier spot for UFC Fig dnesday is Bike said manager Jeff Sodd. We cials include Night for motorcyclists. Spe ly and dollar beer power hour 8 to 9 p.m. dai at 10 p.m. The night on Sundays starting cken chunks, menu features burgers, chi wings, pizza and more. O

Bigz Bar and Grill

2600 W. Sylvania Ave. Toledo

(419) 720-9090 Open: 3 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Friday-Sunday

A little bit of South of the Border right here in Toledo! Authentic Homemade Mexican Cuisine in the Heart of Toledo

Daily Lunch Specials Carryout and Catering Available

Don’t miss Thursday Night STEAK SPECIAL 14 oz. Ribeye, Baked Potato & Salad only $14.00 5-8 pm

Family owned and operated for over three years!

1001 Starr Avenue, Toledo • Hours: Mon-Sun 11 am - 10 pm • 419-697-7606

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HALF OFF

Black Pearl 4630 Heatherdowns Blvd.

The Black Pearl’s patio overlooks Stranahan Theater and features a relaxing

(419) 380-1616

atmosphere, half-off bar and patio specials Thursdays starting at 9 p.m. and

Toledo

www.blackpearltoledo.com

live entertainment when weather permits, n said general manager Brad Holler. Know

Open: 3:30 to 9 p.m. Monday; 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Sunday; 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday-Saturday

for its prime rib and fresh seafood, the venue offers a casual yet upscale dining

experience perfect for catching a meal a before a show, Holler said. Catering and

BREAKFAST Every Day until 11 a.m. 3 Toledo locations to serve you!

private room is also available. O

www.CharliesofToledo.com

@ CharliesRestaurants @ charliestoledo

steps from Fifth Third Field, the Irish pub features 19 beers on tap and a full

liquor selection. Live music from the Blarney, Blarney Bullpen and patio can

be heard Thursday through Saturday. O

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nights and plenty of tables and chairs, said general manager Bill Kline. Located

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The Blarney’s patio features a portable bar, open fire pits, theme

Good times had by all

Toledo

after-work cocktails

(419) 418-2339

www.theblarneyirishpub.com Open: 11 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), open Sunday on Downtown event nights

relaxed urban atmosphere

lunch | dinner | cocktails

toledo’s best jazz and blues music thursday to sunday

1516 adams st., toledo • 419.243.6675 • free parking • www.manhattanstoledo.com

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lB ue Pacific Grill

4150 Levis Commons Blvd. At Levis Commons, Perrysburg

(419) 873-9466

www.thebluepacificgrill.com Open: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday

tions abound d vegetarian op Gluten-free an ing y eatery featur our-own-stir fr at this create-y tio, osphere. The pa d a casual atm beach décor an a tiki bar, said out 20, includes which seats ab sary. O er Jessica Neces general manag

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Jazz Café & Fine Dining Restaurant Weekly Specials

We now do $11.00 create your own pizzass with wiit ith th upp to four toppings. We also have a great selection ecti ec cttion ion on of of specialty pizzas to choose from. nd, nnd d, La Italian, Barbequed Duck, The Big Island, Bell Be ell llyy Joseph’s Big “Meat Balls,” The Rib, The B Belly Buster & Buffalo Chicken. all. IInc nclu n nc cllude ud des es Thursday Night is 12oz. Prime Rib Special. Includes 9 starch, side, soup or salad for only $14.99

Live Jazz

301 River Road at The Historic Commercial Building Maumee

Five Nights a Week

Come enjoy the Patio and experience nce our French Gourmet Pizza Valet parking available. Call for details & availability.

419-794-8205

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Hours:

Sunday Brunch until Mother’s Day, then closed for season.

Tuesday-Thursday .................... 5 p.m.–12 a.m. Friday-Saturday ......................... 5 p.m.–1 a.m. Sunday ........................ 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Brunch

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Wednesd Wednesday, d day, May 30th, 7:30-9:30: Thirsty Dog Brewery from Akron Wednesday, Aug. 1st, 7:30-9:30: Brew Pub Exclusive, Six Beer Sample Founders Beer, of Grand Rapids, & Food Pairings. $12 in advance. $17 at the door.. Tasting. Call for details.

Don’t forget Doc’s serves BREAKFAtuSrdTay! Tuesday to Sa 7-11 a.m. / Sunday 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

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DOC WATSON’S SPECIALTY ITEMS & FAVORITES DOC’S EXCLUSIVE GOURMET BURGERS ((THE TOP 3))

-BRENT’S BEST: 8oz. burger, crispy onion straws, cheddar cheese a and nd d horseradish sauce. -JON BOY: 8oz. burger with bacon, onion, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses and special sauce, served double decker style with garlic toast in the middle. -THE HOUDINI: 8oz. burger stuffed with bacon, mushrooms and cheddar cheese AND covered with BBQ sauce.

PITA PIZZAS: Our Unique approach to pizza served on a crispy pita

shell. Order from the menu or Build your Own! THE “DECARLO” (Our claim to fame): BBQ Chicken breast, bacon & cream cheese in a pita! COLD HOT DIP (Our “other” claim to fame): Don’t let the name fool you! Spicy hot and not for the timid!! Served with tortilla chips.

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The Attic on Adams

Toledo Free Press Star Photo by Sarah Ottney

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Bretz Nightclub 2012 Adams St. Toledo

(419) 243-1900

www.facebook.com/bretz.bar Open: 9 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Wednesday-Thursday and Sunday, 9 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. Friday-Saturday, closed Monday-Tuesday

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is fenced and features a covered bar The patio at Bretz, a Downtown bar and nightclub, and-chair seating for another 50 people, that can seat up to 25 people as well as open tablegarden and a speaker system that allows said manager Chris Borton. There is also a small softer volume. “It’s a nice, quiet little guests to hear the music playing indoors, but at a part of the club’s VIP booth. Featuring escape,” he said. A smaller, elevated side patio is has a different theme, including Electric regular drag shows and DJs, every night at Bretz days, Fierce Fridays, Old School All Music Night on Wednesdays, dollar drinks on Thurs is free for 21 and older on Wednesdays Request Saturdays and ’80s Night Sundays. Cover d for entry and a dress code is enforced. O and for 18 and older on Sundays. An ID is neede

Bronze Boar

The Bronze Boar has one of the biggest patios in Toledo and offers cornhole, pool and live music Monday through Saturday.

20 S. Huron St. Toledo

The venue features a casual atmosphere and an affordable

(419) 244-BOAR (2627)

www.bronzeboar.com

selection of more than 100 domestic and imported beers.

Open: 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Monday-Friday, 5 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Saturday, opens 5 p.m. Sunday (or two hours before the Mud Hens play)

Bar grub is available including chicken wings, mozzarella sticks, hot pockets and other snacks. O

The PATIO is OPEN at Big Boy Maumee!

Serving breakfast, lunch or dinner any time of day!

Open 24-Hrs!

1405 Reynolds Rd. Maumee, OH 419.893.8709

What’s Your Favorite Thing? ®

www.frischsnwo.com www.facebook.com/FrischsNWO

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2012 Summer Patio Guide Charlies Restaurants serve Greek-

American food, including the best gyro

s and Greek salads in town, said owner Geo rge Kyriakou. Other menu items include chili

dogs made with fresh-ground hamburg

moussaka, pastitio, spinach pie, bakl

er,

ava and rice pudding desserts. Breakfast is halfoff ever y day until 11 a.m. Dine-in, carr yout and

as, its margarit Known for estaurant Mexican R n ro ar B a Cas r more business fo has been in two fulland offers s ar ye 0 3 than ace that s: a larger sp io at p e ic serv onsmoking as well as n 0 7 at se n ca , said ating for 12 sidewalk se an. Live day Wisem owner Sun ursdays, atured on Th fe is c si u m days. O d some Fri an s ay rd u at S

Heated In-Room Pools

Casa Barron 209 Louisiana Ave. Perrysburg

(419) 874-5361 Open: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, closed Sunday

drive-through are available. O

Restauran s e i l r a ts h C 6945 W. Central Ave., Toledo / (419) 841-5326 26555 Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg / (419) 874-0811 12407 Airport Hwy., Swanton / (419) 825-2076 charliesoftoledo.com Open: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday (Central Avenue location opens 6 a.m.), 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday

Rated #1 with TripAdvisor.com Voted Best Romantic Getaway 6 Years in a Row ‘Most Memorable Experience’ by Ohio Magazine

Fireplace & Jacuzzi

Ohio’s Only 5-Star Private In-Room Pool Suites

Gift Certificates / Reservations 419.874.2233

Romantic Luxury

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’s on Monroe k c u h C 4477 Monroe St. Toledo

(419) 720-3370

rs ‘N Mo e d w o ho

7723 Airport Hwy. Holland, (419) 491-0098

312 South St.

Waterville, (419) 878-9105

www.chowdersnmoor.com Open: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday (Holland); 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday (Waterville)

bar, flatscreen TVs, two cornhole areas and separate bathrooms for outside, said general manager Joe

www.chucksonmonroe.com Along with nautical décor and its famous white chicken chili, Chowders

Chuck’s patio features a large stone

Welker. With standing room for more

Open: 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Monday-Friday, noon to 2:30 a.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Sunday

than 100 people and seating for more than 50, the casual, partially covered space offers a great atmosphere and full menu of American cuisine. O

e ‘N Moor in Holland offers rain or shin ic patio seating for 135 people with mus , Mondays and Fridays starting in June said owners Tom and Tina Kuron. Waterville’s smaller patio seats 40. A new menu features homemade soups, grilled sandwiches, salads, steaks and seafood. Specials include Margarita Mondays with $2 margaritas and 99-cent tacos. O

$10 OFF Wino Wednesday s $5anyorbottle of wine!

Excluding house wines • Dining room only

Coming Soon: Home Delivery!

Open for lunch and dinner

For reservations call:

Patio Now Open! Relax all Spring and Summer on our Patio.

Bar Specials Bar Top Only.

419-866-5007

Featuring: • • • •

New Happy Hour Times: 2-6 p.m. & 9 p.m.–Close (7 days a week)

www.rosiesitaliangrille.com

606 North McCord Rd. Toledo, Ohio 43615

Seafood, flown in fresh from the Florida Keys Chicago Stockyard steaks, New Zealand baby lamb chops The Famous Margherita Pizza (Voted best by our guests) Judge’s Choice Award 2011 Chocolate Soirée

Happy Hour Specials: (Bartop only) • All Appetizers Half Price • All Gourmet Pizza Half Off • 1.00 off all House Wines & Bottled Beer

Monday through Thursday 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m. Friday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m. Saturday 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m. Sunday 4 p.m. –10 p.m. *Subject to change

Award-winning Desserts for three consecutive years (2010, 2011 & 2012)

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Ciao! 6064 Monroe St. Sylvania

(419) 882-6014

www.ciaorestaurant.com Open: 5 to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday

Traditional Dining & Authentic Mexican Specials

An enjoyable New York style diner with accents of authentic recipes using only the freshest ingredients that will dazzle your senses and awaken your taste buds.

The Home of Toledo’s Best Bloody Mary’s ... serving spirits 7 days a week!

Toledo’s Best Breakfast Menu!

2516 Sylvania Ave. (adjacent (adjacent to to El El Camino Camino Real) Real) | 419.472.eggs (3447) Monday-Saturday 7 am - 2 pm and Sunday 7 am - 2 pm

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2012 Summer Patio Guide

Cousino’s Steakhouse offers a large,

J a zz Ca é g a g f Dé

terraced, full-service patio featuring

tables with umbrellas and seating for 50 peop le, said general manager Cory Cousino. The

Cousino’s Steakhouse 1842 Woodville Road Oregon

(419) 693-0862 Open: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cousino’s will also

from

19, July 3, July 17, Aug. 7, Aug. 21, Sept

. 4,

feature

music, trivia, gift card drawings, a 50-5

raffle to benefit Hospice of Northwest

Maumee

8 p.m.

the first and third Tuesday of each mon th, weather permitting (May 15, June 5, June

Ohio and 10 percent off a meal for dine

displaying cars. O

301 River Road

host

car shows in its parking lot from 6 to

Sept. 18 and Oct. 2). The shows will

eatery’s popular Sunday brunch runs

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Open: 5 p.m. to midnight Tuesday-Thursday, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday (through Mother’s Day, May 13, then closed Sundays)

With a name meaning “to feel free, easy and relaxed,” Dégagés cozy, fullservice patio seats 35 and exudes the atmosphere of a French sidewalk café, said operations manager Nick Davis. Located in a building listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Dégagé offers a seasonally changing menu, extensive wine and martini lists, four locally crafted beers on tap and live jazz five nights a week. O

Experience authentic cuisine and ambiance. Patios are now OPEN! Quite simply, seafood as it should be. Featuring a full range of fresh seafood, pastas, sandwiches, salads, and a unique personal wine tasting station. Fresh seafood, raw bar, clams, mussels, and fresh catch. Located at The Docks. Enjoy our outdoor patio overlooking the Maumee River. www.facebook.com/RealSeafoodCoToledo

Classic country Italian cuisine, gourmet pizzas, generous pastas, fresh fish and more in a fun, festive and friendly atmosphere. Intimate outdoor dining at The Docks, overlooking the Maumee River. Where we make you feel like family! www.facebook.com/ZiasRestaurant

Ciao! Ristorante in Sylvania A fragrant, informal & full of character Italian restaurant, featuring intriguing cuisine from every part of Italy, from the spicy red sauces of the south to the aromatic grilled dishes of Tuscany. Enjoy our herb garden and outdoor patio. www.facebook.com/CiaoRestaurant

Open at The Docks In Sylvania, off of US-23 Pick your dining pleasure! » Reservations 888-456-3465 » www.msventures.com

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Doc Watson’s

Along with its margaritas, El Camino Real is known for its huge patio, which features an outside bar and live entertainment

1515 S. Byrne Road

Wednesday through Saturday, said manager Salvador Rocha. Smaller

(419) 389-6003

but still good-sized patios can be found at its locations in Oregon,

Toledo

www.docwatsonstoledo.com

2072 Woodville Road, and Maumee, 551 W. Dussel Drive,

Open: 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Monday, 7 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Sunday. Kitchen open until midnight

Rocha said. O

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Quimby’s @ the Park 25 South Huron Street

419-244-7222

TTues-Fri: 11 a.m.–2 p.m. & 5 p.m.–2 a. a.m. .m. Sat: 5 p.m.–2 a.m.

El Camino Real

2500 W. Sylvania Ave. Toledo

(419) 472-0700

www.facebook.com/elcaminoreal Open: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday-Sunday (kitchen closes 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday)

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Kung Pao wow Toledo-based Magic Wok offers new dish with a kick. By Brigitta Burks Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer star@toledofreepress.com

Associate Pastor Luke Shortridge of CedarCreek Church loves the family-run, Toledobased Magic Wok — and he isn’t afraid to get kicked in the crotch to show it. Shortridge participated in a March contest where contestants created social media entries for the restaurants’ new dish, Kung Pao Chicken, marketed as delivering a “kick” of flavor. Playing Eggroll King (a title he earned by winning a previous Magic Wok contest) in his video entry, Shortridge completes physical tasks with the help of John Miller of Alpha Fitness. When Shortridge needs a “kick” in his workout, a pirate deliveryman brings him and his trainer some Kung Pao Chicken — and a swift kick to the family jewels. “A lot of pastors try to brand themselves by being very spiritual or really knowing the Bible. I seem to brand myself to Chinese food,” Shortridge said. Despite his valiant efforts, he lost the video contest to Steven Amos by two votes. Still, the Eggroll King said he received about $75 worth of prizes from Magic Wok. This is the third video the Magic Wok lover has made for the brand’s contests. “Every day, I drive by Magic Wok, I think, ‘Is

it going to be a good day for Magic Wok?’ and usually it is,” Shortridge said. Sutas Pipatjarasgit started the business Shortridge appreciates so much in 1983 at Westfield Franklin Park. Sutas is ethnically Chinese and came to the U.S. from Thailand in 1968. His business prides itself on offering fast service albeit with healthy options, something Sutas dreamed about during his years of working in the restaurant industry. Magic Wok now has 14 locations and hopes to have 30 restaurants by 2015. The restaurants also largely use local vendors like Chariott Foods and Glass City Food Service. Sutas’ son Tommy grew up in the business and took over as president in 2000. “On the weekends, that’d be like the time we could spend together if we were all in there working so [my dad] would make us go and work,” Tommy said with a laugh. The Pipatjarasgit family is still the business’ core. Tommy’s wife Annie is the marketing director and Sutas is still involved. “We have dinner every night together so we’ll talk about things like new dishes, new things, new marketing promotions,” Tommy said. The family also worked together to develop the Kung Pao Chicken, made with chicken breasts, vegetables, water chestnuts

Tommy Pipatjarasgit has been president of Magic Wok since 2000. TOLEDO FREE PRESS STAR PHOTO BY BRIGITTA BURKS

and peanuts. The family and workers try different spice and flavor combinations before settling on a new dish. “Sometimes it takes weeks, sometimes it takes days to do,” Tommy said. “Our customers’ paletes are becoming more sophisticated now and they’re looking for unique flavors and spice and this really does it for them,” Tommy added of the new dish. The contest to promote the new dish is typical to Magic Wok, a company embracing social media. “Social media creates amazing, fun opportunities to connect with our customers online,” said Dane Theisen, social media manager at Magic Wok. “Social media gives us a tool to portray

our corporate philosophy and personality in the digital age.” Magic Wok also began creating commercials about a year ago, Tommy said. The one for Kung Pao Chicken features Sutas and Tommy’s 9-yearold son discussing the merits of the new dish, ending with a “Kung Pao … wow.” Sutas’ new role as commercial star has garnered him some fans. “My dad, last week he was in Costco. He’s walking out with his cart and there’s this old guy behind him, probably in his 80s, and all of sudden he yells, ‘Kung Pao!’ [My dad] was like, ‘Thank you, thank you,’” Tommy said. For more information, visit www.magicwok. com or www.facebook.com/MagicWokToledo. O

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El Patrón opened in November and offers a menu of more than 80 Mexican dishes, including vegetarian options and children’s meals. One house specialty is El Molcajete, which features grilled strips of rib-eye, shrimp, mushrooms, onions and bell peppers in a ranchero sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese and served in a hot stone molcajete, said manager Antonio Ornelas. Specials include 10-ounce margaritas for 99 cents for Monday Ladies Night, $1.99 margaritas on Tuesdays and happy hour 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, featuring $1 off margaritas. O

Camino, Sharing an owner with El akfast and Executive Diner offers bre

xican lunch with an authentic Me ade soups, twist. Known for its homem

ced, the casual eatery offers a fen partially full-service, 30-seat patio good way to covered by a terrace. “It’s a

out in the start your morning, sitting David Cobian. sunshine,” said co-owner gravy) The Hang Over (biscuits and ile wraps is popular for breakfast wh

utive Dine c e x r E 2516 W. Sylvania Ave. Toledo

(419) 472-3447 Open: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Sunday

tes. Popular and salads are lunch favori Marys. O drinks are coffee and Bloody

El Patrón

1096 N. Main St. Bowling Green

(419) 353-1303 Open: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday

Frisch’s Big Boy

1405 Reynolds Road Maumee

(419) 893-8709

www.frischsnwo.com Open: 24 hours, seven days a week

Frisch’s Big Boy in Maumee, ope ned in May 2011, is the only Fris ch’s in Northwest Ohio with outdoor patio dining, said director of mar keting Beth Hammond. The partially covered space features four wrought-iro n tables and chairs with bright red and yell ow umbrellas, seating 16 guests comfortably. The patio offers full-service dining, free Wi-Fi and is surrounded by decorative stone walls, brick pillars and wrough t-iron fencing. O

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Trotters Tavern

S 2 L be tran mi oca for ah nu ted e a an tes ju nd Th fro st aft eat m er er! the ev St ery op Ev by en t.

Tavern

34 S. Huron St. Toledo

(419) 241-6728

Same Name with some exciting new features! Trotters

Grumpy’s www.grumpys.net

Don’’t miss our Don’t Kentucky Derby & Cinco de Mayo Party! Saturday, May 5th, starting at 4 p.m. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT - DJ at 9 p.m. p

5131 Heatherdowns Toledo, OH 419-381-2079

PUB TRIVIA

Every Mond ay at 7 p.m.

Open: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday, closed Saturday-Sunday Grumpy’s is a Downtown Toledo staple offering upscale casual breakfast and lunch dining. The eatery is famous for its Garbage Salad, burgers

and desserts, including pies, cakes and cookies. “Our lunches get crazy packed, and are a great place to see and be seen,” said co-owner Dustin Hostetler. Breakfast options include build-your-own breakfast sandwiches, French toast, eggs benedict pizza and World Class Morning Buns. Gluten-free options are available and the space can be rented for catered private events. O

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Black Pearl

Specializing in Prime Rib & The Freshest Seafood

• Appetizers • Salads • Pastas • Sandwiches • Desserts • Full Bar • Great Wine List Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

3:30 - 9:00 11:30 - 9:00 11:30 - 9:00 11:30 - 11:00 11:30 - 11:00 11:30 - 11:00 11:30 - 9:00

419.380.1616 4630 Heatherdowns

(across from the Stranahan)

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dly atmosphere With a family-frien n atmosphere by by day and a taver Pizza offers two night, Home Slice tio areas — a partially covered pa stairs leading to first-floor deck with oor balcony just a smaller second-fl Both spaces offer off the upstairs bar. ti murals and several tables, graffi n and Fifth Third views of Downtow others Eddie and Field. Owned by br eatery serves subs, Jamie Knight, the d features live pizza and salads, an weekends, happy entertainment on ily and plans to hour 4 to 7 p.m. da parties. O host monthly patio

Patio Now Open!

Slice Pizz e m a o

28 S. Saint Clair St. Toledo

(419) 724-7437 Open: Kitchen hours are noon to 11 p.m. Sunday, 5 to 10 p.m. Monday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 11 a.m. to midnight Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday

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J. Patrick’s

bottomless rant features a au st Re k’s ic tr J. Pa p.m. Monday bar 11 a.m. to 1 soup and salad rf and turf l-you-can-eat su al , ay rd tu Sa h throug m. Friday and d bar 5 to 10 p. buffet and sala 5 to 10 p.m. ials on Saturday At the Holiday Inn French Quarter, Perrysburg prime rib spec tertainment features live en J. Patrick’s Pub Saturday. a.m. Friday and 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 ea ium, a raised ar son Square Atr ck Ja Open: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday rvice dining ol, offers full-se po e th g in ok (restaurant); 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to midnight lo over y hour 5 to 8 Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday-Saturday, nt menu, happ off the restaura 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday (pub); 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. unch with h Friday and br ug ro th y da on M Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. p.m. ay. O Sunday (atrium) . to 2 p.m. Sund live jazz 10 a.m

10630 Fremont Pike (419) 874-3111

www.hifq.com

G o t i u t rmet e P e L

6546 Weatherfield Court Maumee

This casual deli features fresh salads,

sandwiches and seasonal desserts. The cozy

atmosphere draws in repeat custome

rs, said Jason Dzierwa, who owns the eatery and

catering company with his wife, Sara

have a little fireplace in the center of

(419) 866-6343

www.lepetitgourmettoledo.com Open: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, closed Sunday

h. “We

the restaurant. It’s a very inviting place,” he said.

“We know 80 percent of the people that

through our door.” O

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Not your typical gastropub. Hand crafted franks, No sausages, ham, bacon and everything else on the menu … Sausages include fresh bratwurst and kielbasa, polish, italian, gyro, andouille and chicken sausage. Our franks include Coney, Chicago, Cleveland and All American.You will love our plethora of sandwiches!

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219 Louisiana Avenue • Perrysburg, Ohio • 419-873-6224

www.swigrestaurantandbar.com

Quimbyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at the Park

Toledo Free Press Star Photo by Sarah Ottney

2012 Summer Patio Guide Manhattan’s brings the taste of New York to Toledo with menu items like Manhattan Clam Chowder and Staten Island Salmon. The restaurant features live jazz and blues music Monday through Saturday with an open-air patio and free Wi-Fi. Warmweather Wednesday evenings on the patio are dedicated to Yappy Hour with chef-made doggie treats. Reservations are

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Manhattan’s 1516 Adams St. Toledo

(419) 243-6675

www.manhattanstoledo.com Open: Lunch starts at 11 a.m. Monday-Saturday; Dinner, 5 to 10 p.m. Monday-Saturday; Brunch, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday

recommended on weekends. O

Patrons enjoy Loma Linda’s fullservice patio because its location offers

a clear view of both inside and outside h the restaurant so diners are able to watc what’s going on all around them, said manager Jeanie Kunzer. The patio also

features a fireplace. Loma Linda serves ne, authentic Mexican and American cuisi including lunch specials, margaritas, nachos, appetizers and more. O

Loma Linda

10400 Airport Hwy. Swanton

(419) 865-5455

www.toledostripletreat.com/loma Open: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday-Saturday, closed Sunday

Come & see our Exciting New Menu!

Chicken Parmesan

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HOLIDAY INN FRENCH QUARTER

(419) 874-3111 | 10630 Fremont Pike (S.R. 20 @ I-75 Exit 193) | Perrysburg, Ohio Follow us at www.facebook.com/HIFrenchQuarter | www.hifq.com

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to 60 at vered patio seats 40 Mi Hacienda’s unco rgio Angel. as, said manager Se tables with umbrell rant offers and -operated restau The family-owned ipes. There s from traditional rec fresh Mexican dishe luding happy d drink specials, inc are daily dinner an y. O onday through Frida hour 3 to 6 p.m. M

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Monday–Thursday 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Join the Rock Club Today! (It's our Margarita Club) Closed Sundays It's only $35.00 to join and your receive a special personalized engraved cup and 10% off your food every time you come in. Plus you can have one lunch HALF OFF per month. Saturday is “Rock Club Day” with specials on Margaritas for Rock Club Members only!

Mi Hacienda

3302 Glanzman Road Toledo

(419) 380-0411

www.mihactoledo.com Open: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Sunday

209 Louisiana Ave. Historic Downtown Perrysburg

419-874-5361

NEW YORK STYLE PIZZA 419-724-7437

TRIVIA NIGHT WEDNESDAY 8-10

$5 OFF SPECIALTY PIZZAS & $1.50 YUENGLING LIGHTS 28 South Saint Clair DOWNTOWN TOLEDO

Name that tune on Thursday with local celebrity host!

PATIO NOW OPEN Party on the Patio

ALL SUMMER LONG!

A casual open-air courtyard in the center of the historic Oliver

House is used by The Café at PetitFours at lunchtime and by Mutz in the evening, said Neal Kovacik, general manager of Oliver House

Operations. The space also features open-mic nights on Wednesday,

karaoke on Thursday, live bands on Friday and DJs on Saturday. O

r House e v i l O

27 Broadway St. Toledo

(419) 243-1302

www.theoliverhousetoledo.com Open: 5 to 10 p.m. Monday-Saturday (Rockwell’s); 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday (Petit-Fours Patisserie and Café); 3:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday-Saturday (Mutz); 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday (Maumee Bay Brew Pub). All closed Sunday

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a Quimby’s at the Park offers io facing casual, partially covered pat Third the main entrance to Fifth postField, perfect for watching works, game or Fourth of July fire y said general manager Ton about Murawski. The space seats nty of 40 people and also offers ple ce bar, standing room, a full-servi ls and daily drink and food specia nal live a platform stage for occasio ryone music. “In the summer, eve ” goes straight for the patio, nty of Murawski said. “There’s ple ”O room to sit, eat and drink.

the Park t a s ’ y b m i u Q 25 S. HToleudoron St. (419) 244-7222

p.m. (lunch) Open: 11 a.m. to 2 , inner) Tuesday-Friday and 5 p.m. to close (d Saturday, 5 p.m. to close onday closed Sunday and M

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“Our riverfront dining offers one of

the best scenic views of the Downtown Tole do skyline,” said general manager Kelly Becker.

“I invite guests to enjoy a glass of sang

their dinner while watching the boat

ria with

s cruise by.” Fresh fish is flown in daily from Boston. Guests can also enjoy pastas, sandwich es, salads, a wine tasting station and a fresh raw bar. Delivery to boats is also available .O

e S a l f ood Co a e R e Th 22 Main St. . At The Docks, Toledo

(419) 697-4400

www.realseafoodcorestaurant.com Open: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, noon to 9 p.m. Sunday

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Rosie’s offers two patios: A 30seat front smoking patio features two

talian Gr I s ’ e il si

606 N. McCord Road

nonsmoking back patio features a half-

(419) 866-5007

enclosed 50-seat room available for

www.rosiesitaliangrille.com

Registry Bistro

144 N. Superior St. In the Secor Building, Toledo

www.registrybistro.com Open: 4:30 (bar)/5 (dinner) to 10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 4:30 (bar)/5 (dinner) to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, closed Sunday-Monday except on game days

o featuring contemporary American bistr cuisine with an emphasis on “shared

a personal gazebo, smaller tables and a group of cushioned chairs, while a

Toledo

Registry Bistro, slated to open this spring, will offer a dinner menu

large tables each fully enclosable into

Open: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday

private parties and an outside seating

area, featuring a waterfall. Wine bottles

are $5 or $10 off on Wednesdays. “It

feels like an Italian villa,” said owner Phil

Barone. “People say, ‘It feels like we’re on

vacation,’ and that’s what we want.” O

plates,” said chef Erika Rapp, who coowns the casual elegant eatery with her mother Vickie Rapp. The seasonally changing menu will also feature full

dinners, salads and sandwiches. The bar menu will include American craft

.O cocktails, craft beer and boutique wine

You’re only a hops, skip, and jump a whey from the barley and good times.

Voted BEST Irish Pub & Downtown Bar in Toledo!

RECEPTION & EVENT CENTER Call 419-481-5206

Lunch and dinner after every home game! Party on the patio all summer long! DON’T MISS THE BLARNEY Blueberry Ale Release Party Thursday, May 24th

601 Monroe St. Right Across from Fifth Third Field

Happy Hour • Mon-Fri 4-7 pm Live Entertainment • Thurs - Fri - Sat For music listings, drink specials, and weekly dining specials, go to: www.facebook.com/blarneytoledo

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CiDneco OPNARTTHYE PATIO Mayturoday!!

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dishes at Shawn’s, followed by the burg er and

signature chopped salad, said owner Jeff Lark. The newest location opened in Sylvania in March

and offers a fenced front patio with seati ng for about 20 people. Waterville’s similarly sized

patio is fenced, covered and features a

big-screen TV. The Toledo location has a small, cove red side smoking patio. The eateries feature daily

lunch and dinner specials in a casual, spor ts

bar atmosphere. Happy Hour is from 11 a.m. to 7

Senor Toros 1001 Starr Ave. Toledo

(419) 697-7606 Open: Kitchen open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Cantina open until 2:30 a.m.

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Coronas on Tuesdays, 50-cent wings on Wednesdays and $1 off burrito dinners, steak night after 5 p.m. and $1 domestics

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Sidelines

2111 Mellwood Ave. Toledo, (419) 474-0000

8116 Secor Road Lambertville, (734) 856-5050

www.sidelinessportseatery.com Open: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday-Wednesday, 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday-Saturday, noon to midnight Sunday (Toledo); 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday-Saturday, noon to midnight Sunday (Lambertville) The patios at both Sidelines locations feature an outside bar, TVs, cornhole, full-service dining and seating for 50 people at tables with umbrellas. There is live music on Thursdays in Toledo and on weekends in Lambertville, weather permitting. Taco Night is Monday in Lambertville and Tuesday in Toledo with 95-cent tacos and $1 margaritas. Sidelines also offers wings, burgers and award-winning ribs. O

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The Bronze Boar

205 S. Huron, Downtown Toledo by the stadium

• More than 100 Domestic & Imported beers in stock • TOLEDO’S BEST PUB GRUB • Cornhole & Pool

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Slap Shots

Slap Shots, which reopened in March under new management, features happy

319 N. Superior St.

hour 4 to 9 p.m. daily and a bar menu of burgers, sandwiches, wings and more.

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(419) 246-9966 Open: Opens 11 a.m. Monday-Friday, opens 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday

One wall of the venue’s front dining space is a glass-paneled garage door that can be raised, transforming the space into a covered patio, said owner Corey Hughes, whose future plans include renovating the building’s rooftop to host parties. O

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tS ar Bar & Grille 5215 Monroe St. Toledo

(419) 724-7901

www.starbarandgrille.com Open: Opens 11:30 a.m. Monday-Sunday

A huge patio space is

one reason owner Joe Skaff chose the ba ck of Beverly Hills Plaza between Target and Bed Bath & Beyond to open Star Ba r in November. The secluded, full-serv ice patio seats 150 people and featur es a covered, walk-around bar as we ll as tables with umbrellas. The menu has a Southwestern flair with dishes includ ing popular surfand-turf tacos, burgers, sandwiches, pizza, quesadillas, salads, ste ak and seafood. O

Swig

de sausages and hot dogs and Swig is known for its homema beers and of American and import craft features an extensive selection large, er Tony Bilancini. The eatery’s high-end draft beers, said own music ures daily food specials and live full-service outdoor patio feat ts beer ther permitting. Swig also hos Tuesday through Saturday, wea seats to ys at 9 p.m. and offers front row tastings, trivia night on Monda nts. O s Markets and First Friday eve Perrysburg’s Thursday Farmer

219 Louisiana Ave. Perrysburg

(419) 873-6224

www.swigrestaurantandbar.com Open: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday-Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. Sunday. (Kitchen closes 11 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 9 p.m. Sunday)

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Table Forty4 610 Monroe St. Toledo

(419) 725-0044

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El Patron Mexican Restaurant Authentic Mexican Restaurant and Astmosphere

Open: 11 a.m. Monday-Friday, and noon Saturday, closed Sunday

Food and drink specials everyday!! Lunch Specials 11-2:30

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ree sides with doors that can close in inclement w eather, Table Fo rty4’s patio seats 50 an d offers a casu al atmosphere to enjoy American bistro fare steps from Fifth Third Fiel d and Huntington C enter, said gene ral manager Bob Pe rr y. Happy hour is 3 to 7 p.m. M onday-Thursd ay. A Downtown M ixer ever y thir d Thursday featur es food and dr ink specials from 7 to 11 p.m. O glass overhead

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Trotters Tavern

5131 Heatherdowns Blvd. Toledo

(419) 381-2079

www.trotterstavern.com Open: 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday, closed Sunday

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Trotters’ covered, full-service patio seats 50 and features a tiki bar, ringtoss gam e and hurricane shutters that can be open ed

to let a breeze flow through, said new

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salads and sandwiches, all made in-house

and fresh to order, as well as longtime

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customer favorites like the Brown Jug

Sirloin Steak. Live entertainment is offer ed

Thursday through Saturday. O

Ventura’s

7742 W. Bancroft St. Toledo

(419) 841-7523

www.toledostripletreat.com Open: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday-Saturday, closed Sunday and all major holidays

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dining for about 40 people on tables with

umbrellas. Serving some of the area’s fines t

Mexican and American cuisine for 27 years, the eatery offers daily lunch specials from 11 a.m. to

3 p.m., cocktail hour from 11 a.m. to 6

p.m., and $2.60 margaritas in 11 flavors every Tues day, said general manager Valerie Mundt-Sc ott. O

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Ye Olde Durty Bird’s expansive full-service patio includes a covered 50-seat dining area as well as a

35-seat courtyard area offering tables with umbrellas. , A patio bar is accessible from both areas. The venue which opened in March, plans to host regular weekend cookouts on its patio grill, including a

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kickoff pig roast Memorial Day weekend, said Linda Ball, who owns the business with her sister Julie

Ketterman. Live entertainment is offered Friday and Saturday as well as live jazz and a Bloody Mary bar

2 S. St. Clair St. Toledo

(419) 243-BIRD (2473)

www.yeoldedurtybird.com Open: 11 a.m. daily

Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. O

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to Old on garden trellises, transporting guests h. It’s a Italy, said general manager Jeremiah Lync s, pasta, beautiful spot to dine on gourmet pizza s fresh fish or chef-inspired house specialtie

Maumee while watching boats cruise down the able. O River, he said. Delivery to boats is avail

Zia’s 20 Main St. At The Docks, Toledo

(419) 697-7138

www.ziasrestaurant.com Open: 5 to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 4 to 11 p.m. Friday- Saturday, 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday

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Open for breakfast and pm lunch 8 am-3:30 h Monday throug Saturday

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MUSIC The Ark This small venue offers a showcase for lesser-known acts. 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor. (734) 761-1451, (734) 761-1800 or www.theark.org. O The Tony Rice Unit: 8 p.m. May 2, $25. O For Pete’s Sake: A Pete Seeger Birthday Tribute. 8 p.m. May 3, $10. O Cairn to Cairn, David Mansfield: 8 p.m. May 4, $15. O Josh White Jr.: 8 p.m. May 5, $20. O Garnet Rogers: 7:30 p.m. May 6, $15. O David Olney, Sergio Web: 8 p.m. May 7, $15. O Steppin’ in It: 8 p.m. May 8, $15. O David Lindley: 8 p.m. May 9, $20.

Bar 145 This new venue features burgers, bands and bourbon, if its slogan is to be believed. 5304 Monroe St. (419) 593-0073 or bar145toledo.com. O The Bridges: May 3 and 11. O My Sister Sarah: May 4.

The Blarney Irish Pub Catch local acts while taking in the pub’s modern Irish and American fare. 601 Monroe St. (419) 418-2339 or www. theblarneyirishpub.com. O Rick Whited: May 3. O The Bridges: May 4-5.

Blind Pig A variety of rock, soul, pop and alternative acts perform at this bar. 208 S. First St., Ann Arbor. $3-$20 unless noted. (734) 996-8555 or blindpigmusic.com. O Kina Grannis, Imaginary Friend: 8 p.m. May 3. O Ann Arbor Soul Club, Robert Wells, Brad Hales: 9:30 p.m. May 4. O Kadence, SA and the Tranzformer, Tenacity, ID, Tree City, Charles Trees, DJ Cataclysmic: 9:30 p.m. May 5 O The Spring Standards, Match by Match, Adam Plomaritas: 9 p.m. May 6.

O Rospoem, the Right Regrets, Electric Playground, Super Genius: 9:30 p.m. May 8. O Violet Void, Terror Network, Mouth Sewn Shut, Sterratic, Alcoholic Oracles: 9:30 p.m. May 9.

Bronze Boar Be sure to check out this Warehouse District tavern’s namesake, overhead near the entrance. 20 S. Huron St. (419) 244-2627 or www.bronzeboar.com. O Open mic: Thursdays and Mondays. O Russel Martin & the Relics: May 4. O Beg to Differ: May 5. O Mojopin: May 11.

Caesars Windsor If you have your passport, consider hopping the Detroit River for this casino’s entertainment offerings. Ticket prices, in Canadian dollars, are for the cheapest seats; attendees must be 19 or older. Caesars Windsor Colosseum, 377 Riverside Dr. East, Windsor, Ontario. (800) 991-7777 or www. caesarswindsor.com. O Johnny Reid: 9 p.m. May 4, $45.

Dégagé Jazz Café Signature drinks, such as pumpkin martinis, plus live local jazz performers. 301 River Road, Maumee. $5 weekends for cafe seating. (419) 794-8205 or www.degagejazzcafe.com. O Gene Parker & Friends: 7-10 p.m. May 2 and 8-9. O Leo Darrington: 7 p.m. May 3 and 10. O Eric Dickey Trio: 7:30 p.m. May 4-5.

The Distillery Karaoke is offered Tuesdays, but paid entertainers rock out Wednesdays-Saturdays. 4311 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 382-1444 or www.thedistilleryonline.com. O DJ Mark EP: Thursdays. O Chris Knopp: May 2. O Arctic Clam: May 4-5. O Meghan Roberts: May 9.

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Fat Fish Blue

O Mike Fisher: 8 p.m. May 4.

Serving blues and similar sounds, as well as bayoustyle grub. Levis Commons, 6140 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg. (419) 931-3474 or fatfishfunnybonetoledo.com. O Local Delivery Band: 8:30 p.m. May 5.

Frankie’s Toledo’s venue for rock. 308 Main St. Tickets vary between $5 and $15, unless noted. (419) 693-5300 or www. FrankiesInnerCity.com. O Dead Sara: 8 p.m. May 3, $1.07-$5. O Buried but Breathing, Demonshifter, Full Strike Frenzy: 9 p.m. May 5. O The Wedding, Satellites & Sirens, Waverly, Pioneer: 6 p.m. May 8. O In Fear and Faith, For All Those Sleeping, Dream on Dreamer, Casino Madrid, Adestria: 6 p.m. May 9.

French Quarter J. Pat’s Pub Live entertainment after 9:30 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. Holiday Inn French Quarter, 10630 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg. (419) 874-3111 or www.hifq.com. O Noisy Neighbors: May 4-5.

Greektown Casino-Hotel Three stages — at Shotz Sports Bar, Eclipz Ultra Lounge and Asteria — offer competition for gamblers’ attention. 555 E. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit. No cover charge, unless noted; guests must be 21 or older. (888) 771-4386 or www. greektowncasino.com. O Karaoke: 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Shotz. O DJ Lee J: 9 p.m. Sundays, Shotz.

Howard’s Club H Bowling Green comes alive at this venue for rock and more. Doors typically open at 9 p.m., with the show starting an hour later. 210 N. Main St., Bowling Green. (419) 352-3195 or www.howardsclubh.com. O Josh Denning & the Hired Gunz: May 3.

Duncan’s

ICE Restaurant & Bar

938 W. Laskey Rd. (419) 720-4320. O Open stage with Buzz Anderson and Frostbite: Wednesdays. O Scotty Rock: Sundays. O Mark Mikel Band, Chris Shutters: May 4.

This local, family-owned enterprise offers food, drinks and music in a sleek atmosphere. 405 Madison Ave. $5 cover, unless noted otherwise. (419) 246-3339 or icerestaurantandbar.com.

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JJ’s Pub Live music is on Saturday’s menu; the genre varies, along with the cover charge. Karaoke is on tap 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, and a DJ starts spinning at 9 p.m. Fridays. 26611 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. (419) 874-9058 or jjsperrysburg.com. O John Barile and Bobby May: 8 p.m. May 8.

Kerrytown Concert House This venue focuses on classical, jazz and opera artists and music. 415 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor, Mich. $5-$30, unless noted. (734) 769-2999 or www.kerrytownconcerthouse.com. O Etienne Charles Quintet: 8 p.m. May 4. O Cambridge Piano Quartet: 8 p.m. May 7.

Manhattan’s This “slice of the Big Apple” in the Glass City provides entertainment most weekends. 1516 Adams St. (419) 243-6675 or www.manhattanstoledo.com. O Open mic: 9 p.m. Monday nights. O Jam session hosted by Tom Turner & Slow Burn: 9 p.m. Tuesdays. O Stonehouse: 9 p.m. May 4. O The Good, the Bad & the Blues: 9 p.m. May 5.

Mickey Finn’s Pub A variety of genres to wash your drinks down with. Open mic nights, 8 p.m. Wednesdays, no cover; $5-$7 cover other nights. 602 Lagrange St. (419) 246-3466 or www.mickeyfinnspub.com. O Pillow Talk: 9:30 p.m. May 3 and 10. O Weep the Beldam, Fail and Deliver: 9:30 p.m. May 4. O Honah Lee: 9:30 p.m. May 5. O Corpus Christi: 9:30 p.m. May 6.

Motor City Casino/Hotel This casino’s Sound Board offers big names, big sounds and a big experience. 2901 Grand River Ave., Detroit. Guests must be 21 or older. (866) 782-9622 or www.motorcitycasino.com. The casino’s Chromatics Lounge also features live performances. O Jeffrey Osborne: 8 p.m. May 10, $36-$38. O All Access: 7 p.m. May 2-3, 10 p.m. May 4 and 5:15 p.m. May 5. O Dal Bouey: 5:15 p.m. May 4. healthcare

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“Grandma’s cookin’ breakfast/she makes pancakes the best” — LMFAO, “Yes”

Mutz

Rocky’s

This pub offers handcrafted brews … and live entertainment. 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Mutz at the Oliver House, 27 Broadway. (419) 243-1302 or www.TheOliverHouseToledo.com. O DJ Nate Mattimoe: 10 p.m. Saturdays. O Beg to Differ: May 4.

The “hippest little lounge in Toledo” features monthly beer tastings, “Professor Whiteman’s Trivia Challenge” and open mic nights. Live music (Wednesdays and/or Fridays) is typically a mix of southern rock, pop, blues and jazz. 4020 Secor Road. (419) 472-1996. O Kyle White: May 2.

One2 Lounge at Treo Live music starts at 7:30 p.m. 5703 Main St., Sylvania. (419) 882-2266 or treosylvania.com. O MightHaveBen: May 4. O What’s Next, Raq the Casbah: May 5.

151 on the Water The former home of Murphy’s has reinvented itself as “Toledo’s only Chicago-style restaurant and music cafe.” 151 Water St. (419) 725-2151 or www.151onthewater.com. O Open mic: 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays. O Blues and jazz jam with Aayan Niam and David Morris: 7 p.m. Thursdays. O KGB Band: May 4-5, $5.

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Stella’s Nouveau cuisine gets a helping of classic rock, R&B and jazz Thursdays through Saturdays. 104 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. (419) 873-8360 or www.stellasrestaurantandbar.com. O CJ Manning and Leslie Lane: 7 p.m. May 3. O Eddie Molina and Marcia Jones: 8 p.m. May 4. O Jeff Stewart: 8 p.m. May 5.

Table Forty 4 Upscale dining plus live entertainment is a welcome combination. Bands start at 6 p.m. Fridays and 9 p.m. Saturdays. 610 Monroe St. (419) 725-0044 or www.tableforty4.com. O John Barile and Bobby May: 6 p.m. May 4 and 11.

Casual meals with weekend entertainment. 1815 Adams St. (419) 725-5483 or www.otavern.com. O Country Mice: 10 p.m. May 3. O GoLab, Van Allen Belt: May 4. O Fangs Out, Silo Halo: May 5.

Uptown Night Club

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Tunes combined with pizza and booze, some would say it’s a perfect combination. 309 Conant St., Maumee. (419) 8937281 or www.villageidiotmaumee.com. O Old West End Records: 8 p.m. Wednesdays. O Bob Rex Trio; the Eight-Fifteens: 6 and 10 p.m. Sundays. O Frankie May and friends: 10 p.m. Mondays. O Mark Mikel Band with Chris Shutters: 9 p.m. Tuesdays. O Bobby May: May 4.

What began as an antique store in Chicago turned into a string of more than 200 eateries nationwide, including Toledo. All of the shops feature live music. 4038 Talmadge Road. (419) 725-5037 or www.potbelly.com. O Don Coats: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays. O Alex Kenzie: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fridays. O Tom Drummonds: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays.

Rewired presents Goth Night at 9 p.m. Wednesdays. 160 N. Main St., Bowling Green. No cover. (419) 352-9310 or uptowndowntownbg.com.

The Village Idiot

Symphony of Praise

O The Eight Fifteens: May 5. O Mike Merrit Band: May 10. O Dragon Wagon: May 11.

The Toledo Symphony Orchestra will perform the music of Hillsong, Chris Tomlin, Christy Nockels and Travis Cottrell. 7-9 p.m. May 4, Westgate Chapel, 2500 Wilford Dr. $7. (419) 841-8870, ext. 234 or www.westgatechapel.org.

Woodchucks The place to go for an eclectic mix of people and music. 224 S. Erie St. (419) 241-3045. O The Bloody Buffalow, Lesson 22, Sinful Desire: May 5.

The Zodiac This venue’s “Live in Concert” series features national, regional and local bands performing their original songs on Fridays and Saturdays. 135 S. Byrne Road. (419) 350-2408. O Cinco de Mayo bash featuring Local Anesthetic: May 5.

Swingmania With its focus on swing music, Jeff McDonald’s group of musicians provides a peek into another era, with music from bandleaders such as Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, the Dorseys and more. With combos from trio to full orchestra, the performers provide music for all occasions. (419) 7080265, (419) 874-0290 or www.swingmania.org. O Swing Revival Party: 8 p.m. Thursdays, South Briar Restaurant, 5147 S. Main St., Sylvania. (419) 517-1111 or (419) 708-0265. O Big Band All Stars: Dancing is encouraged. 8-10:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Trotters Tavern, 5131 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419) 381-2079 or (419) 708-0265. O Spring Fling: May 5, Toledo Club, 235 14th St. (419) 2432200 or www.toledoclub.org.

Come Fly With Me Nick Hilscher sings and his 14-piece big band will swing through selections from Frank Sinatra’s catalog. 7:30 p.m. May 5, River Raisin Centre for the Arts, 114 S. Monroe St., Monroe, Mich. $15-$25. (734) 242-7722 or www.riverraisincentre.org.

Gloriana Brothers Tom and Mike Gossin, along with Rachel Reinert, struck gold with “Wild at Heart,” and continue their Billboard hunt with “Wanna Take You Home” and “(Kissed You) Good Night.” 7:30 p.m. May 5, Ritz Theatre, 20 S. Washington St., Tiffin. $20-$55. (419) 4488544 or www.ritztheatre.org.

The Raisin Pickers This string band consists of three musicians focused on traditional music while creating their own sound. O 7:30 p.m. May 5, Pemberville Opera House, 115 Main St., Pemberville. $12. (419) 287-3274, (877) 287-4848 or www. pembervilleoperahouse.org. O 2 p.m. May 6, Grand Rapids Town Hall/Opera House, Grand Rapids. $12. (419) 832-5326, (419) 287-4848 or www.grandrapidsartscouncil.org.

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This guitarist and vocalist will perform his signature roadhouse-style rock and blues in support of his 11th album, “Speak No Evil.” 8 p.m. May 6, Evolution, 519 S. Reynolds Road. $18. (419) 725-6277, (419) 277-4129, clubevolutiontol.com/ or www.bsbs.net. O

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If there’s an equivalent to a national holiday in the comic industry, it’s Free Comic Book Day. For the past several years, on the first Saturday of May in comic shops across the country, thousands of die-hard fans and interested newbies have lined up at their favorite comic book emporiums to get free swag and revel in the joys of the hobby. Toledo comic shops are once again preparing for the onslaught of customers this Saturday, May 5. JC’s Comic Stop on Reynolds Road is giving away the special free books and will also sport sale proces on many of its usual items. Proprietor Jim Collins said he is looking forward to seeing everyone who attended last year and will heavily promote the Comic Stop’s eBay and Facebook pages. Over at Monarch Cards & Comics at Key Street and Heatherdowns Boulevard, manager Ed Katschke will mix in free cookies and pizza with his Free Comic Book Day offerings, “while supplies last.” Two of the exclusive free titles this year have caught the attention of the two comic book gurus.

“The one I think is very cool would have to be ‘Mouse Guard,’” Collins noted. “Why? Well, it’s a hardcover, for one, and if I would have known this when ordering I would have ordered lots more. This is one slick book. Contents features “Mouse Guard,” “Labyrinth,” “Time of the Dapper Men,” “Rust,” “Cursed Pirate Girl” and “Cow Boy.” Anyone that is hoping to get one of these had better be at the shop first thing on Saturday — I only ordered 12!” “Many of the Free Comic Book Day titles this year are aimed at either general audiences or younger readers, but there is one that is guaranteed to appeal to older readers,” Katschke said. “DC Comics will feature a preview chapter of its much-anticipated adaptation of the novel ‘The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.’ Adapted by horror novelist Denise Mina and illustrated by Leonardo Manco and Andrea Mutti, this title goes a long way toward showing the comic industry has more to offer than standard superhero fare for the discriminating reader.” Other Free Comic Book Day titles include such properties as “Star Wars,” “Transformers,” “Avengers,” “Yo Gabba Gabba!” “Dune,” “Smurfs,” “Voltron Force,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Animal Planet.” O

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Garden Party By Caitlin McGlade Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer cmcglade@toledofreepress.com

As warmer weather unfurls, winged and legged creatures will congregate at the community garden behind Manhattan’s to reap its produce. The Manos Community Garden, at Jackson and 14th Streets, has grown into a collaboration of art, science and edible plants since Manos Paschalis offered the space to Toledo GROWS in 2010. This Friday, May 4, a number of organizations involved with fostering the garden will throw a Garden Party for the Birds to celebrate urban birds, acknowledge the garden’s sponsors and unveil a 200 foot mural completed by a variety of Toledo artists. The mural was completed in October after almost four months of work, but previous attempts to officially unveil its contents were rained out. Artist Courtney Billian said the garden has brought in student volunteers from at least 10 different schools. “It’s been a massive project of love,” Billian said. “We were all out there working and people would stop and honk and say how much they loved what we were doing. It was a really enjoyable experience to be a part of making the city look prettier.” The artistic nature of the garden can be summed up by a fortune cookie. Billian said she

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was inspired after opening a cookie from Magic Wok during one of her lunch breaks. It stated: “More grows in a garden than plants.” The garden now reflects those words. Toledo GROWS Project Coordinator Alison Wood-Osmun designed the space in 2011, with the goal of encompassing “community, art and nature” in the land. The garden now hosts a community vegetable garden, a rain garden, murals, an open lawn for both children’s play and artists’ use for display and birdhouse and bathouse totem poles. The garden has come a long way, Wood-Osmun said, and the next step is to raise money for hard surface paths so wheelchair-bound people can use the garden. The offerings for birds are not just for scenery. Wild Connections of the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities is hosting a Cornell University Urban Bird Study at the garden. Helen Palochko, program facilitator, helped set up the specific bird housing, food and plants needed to attract 16 different species of birds that dwell within the city. This time of year, bird watchers from across the country flock to Lake Erie’s southern shore to catch a glimpse of songbird migration. The birds stop here on their trek north from Central America. Palochko noted that while these are beautiful birds, people forget all too often to ap-

An artist works on the Manos Community Garden mural. PHOTO COURTESY AlISON Wood-Osmun

preciate the birds we see daily. “These are birds we see every day and some people call flying rats,” Palochko said. “But they’re wonderful. They are like the canary in the mine; they let us know how we’re doing as far as keeping the environment clean for ourselves.” Palochko will be handing out urban bird kits at Friday’s party to encourage Toledoans to keep a lookout for the birds. Some on the list include rock pigeons, Mallard ducks, house finches and European starlings. The Cornell study relies on individuals across the country to track these species in a given area, such as the community garden, and docu-

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Cast members of “Guys and Dolls” rehearse one of many dance numbers featured in the musical. PHOTO COURTESY Sue Kenney

‘Guys and Dolls’ continues St. Francis tradition By Brigitta Burks Toledo Free Press Star Staff Writer star@toledofreepress.com

St. Francis de Sales High School is reprising the first musical the school ever did with its upcoming performances of “Guys and Dolls.” The high school first put on the classic in 1970 and once more in 1985, said director Michael Kastner, who has been with the school for 14 years. Some former students from those years may return to view the show. “[‘Guys and Dolls’ is] an old-time classic. It’s one of those shows that was just written so well and it’s a show that needs to be on the kids’ resumes,” said Kastner, who is also the men’s chorale director at St. Francis. “Guys and Dolls” is the story of gamblers Sky Masterson and Nathan Detroit and their complicated love/professional lives.

Senior Doug Jensen plays Masterson, the romantic lead. Although he wasn’t initially thrilled with the selection of the play, he said Masterson is now his favorite part. “I wasn’t too psyched about it, but then once I actually started, our cast was awesome. This is my favorite I’ve ever been in, just the way everyone gets along,” said Jensen, who will attend the University of Central Florida in the fall. Nate Steingass, also a senior, plays Detroit, whose gal pal desperately wants him to marry her. He has also grown to love the musical although he wasn’t familiar with it at first. “While being excited, I was still kind of in the dark about it. But as it goes on, I’ve started to love it. I’m kind of the classic-show kinda guy,” said Steingass, who plans to attend Ohio State University to study pre-med. St. Francis stages a musical every spring and

gets girls from Notre Dame Academy and St. Ursula Academy to participate. The show includes about 60 cast members and 25 students on the stage crew. Some of the students go on to do theater after college, whether it is professionally or for fun. “We’ve had a lot of students who have been a part of our musicals who have gone on [to perform]. We have some kids in New York City trying to live the dream. I keep telling them when they win the Tony Award, they need to mention my name,” Kastner said. Jensen may be one of the students who goes on to perform. He has had 13 roles over his high school career, including the abusive boyfriend in “Footloose” and a spy in “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.” “I’ve gone from sailor to abusive boyfriend to foreign spy to romantic lead. It’s been very rounded what I’ve done here in four years,” said

Jensen, who is considering a theater minor. Kastner also did musical theater in high school. “You kind of get it in your blood,” he said. The director attends a musical theater workshop every summer in New York City and also teaches music at St. Francis and Gesu Elementary School. The music lover tries to best himself and his students every year. “We think of it as a little challenge. Like, let’s make this one better than last year; so it keeps me going, it keeps me fresh, it keeps me excited about what I’m doing. And I’m sure closing night, all the underclassmen will be like, ‘What are you gonna do next year for us?’” Kastner said. “Guys and Dolls” is at 7:30 p.m. May 4-5 and May 11-12 at the Franciscan Theatre at Lourdes University. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for students. For more information and tickets, call (419) 531-1618. O

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straight. You get your grind on. There was never a month I wouldn’t play at least three weekends a month. They taught me that you have to be a well-oiled machine when it comes to getting on stage and that whatever’s going on in your personal life, whatever, goes on outside of that stage show. For three hours a night you’re giving somebody else a release of their week. For three sets a night you have to be their mental vacation. You can’t bring any issues or anything like that to the stage. It’s really taught me to be very open about how I perform and loose and really connected to the energy of the music itself. I absolutely adore that feeling. For me, it’s a three-hour vacation. Miller has come full circle, from recording to performing all genres and back to her gospel roots. These days you may recognize her as the

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