New Japanese Fried Chicken Spot “Papa Kato Karaage” Opens in Downtown Toledo’s Warehouse District

Toledo, OH — A bold new flavor has landed in Downtown Toledo, and food lovers won’t want to miss it. The Kengo family of restaurants has officially debuted its fourth concept—Papa Kato Karaage—a fast-casual Japanese fried chicken spot inspired by tradition, family, and serious flavor. The grand opening celebration kicks off Thursday, June 5, at … Continue reading New Japanese Fried Chicken Spot “Papa Kato Karaage” Opens in Downtown Toledo’s Warehouse District

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Celebrates Grand Opening in Upper Sandusky, Ohio

Upper Sandusky just got a whole lot tastier! On Friday, May 30, 2025, Lee’s Famous Recipe® Chicken officially opened its doors at 122 N. Warpole Street, marking the fourth location for franchisees Ryan and Wanda Hoehn. As a media guest, I had the opportunity to attend the Grand Opening celebration on Tuesday, June 3—and the … Continue reading Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Celebrates Grand Opening in Upper Sandusky, Ohio

From DMs to the Diamond: I’m Throwing the First Pitch at a Toledo Mud Hens Game!

A couple of months ago, I slid into the Mud Hens’ DMs with a simple question: “How does one go about throwing the first pitch at a game?” And guess what? They made it happen! This Saturday, May 24th, I’ll be stepping onto the field at Fifth Third Field to throw out the first pitch—and … Continue reading From DMs to the Diamond: I’m Throwing the First Pitch at a Toledo Mud Hens Game!

Black Violin is Bringing Their Genre-Bending Brilliance to The Valentine—And You Don’t Want to Miss It!

Picture this: A violin. Classical, refined, maybe even a little… expected. Now, imagine that same violin spitting out the beats of your favorite hip-hop track, seamlessly blending Bach with Biggie, Mozart with Missy Elliott. Sounds impossible? Not if you’ve ever witnessed the magic of Black Violin in action. The GRAMMY-nominated duo, Wil Baptiste and Kev … Continue reading Black Violin is Bringing Their Genre-Bending Brilliance to The Valentine—And You Don’t Want to Miss It!

Review: Beetlejuice Brings Spooky Fun and Over-the-Top Laughs to Toledo

Last night’s media night at The Stranahan Theater was a wild, high-energy ride through the afterlife with Beetlejuice: The Musical. Based on Tim Burton’s cult-classic film, this Broadway hit delivered a hilariously twisted take on the story of Lydia Deetz, a grief-stricken teen who finds herself entangled with a recently deceased couple and an over-the-top, … Continue reading Review: Beetlejuice Brings Spooky Fun and Over-the-Top Laughs to Toledo