Update: Owner Tim DeRodes made the difficult decision to close all three Jake's locations: Ashland, Mount Vernon and Wooster. We wish him well, and we hope his staff can find employment. As any reader of this blog will know, I am a huge burger fan. I enjoy going to different restaurants and trying their hamburgers. I usually opt for a bacon cheeseburger, if truth be told. So, when I go to Jake's Steakhouse in Wooster, Ohio, that is usually what I get. Jake's not only has good burgers, … [Read more...]
Woosterfest 2019 from a Foodie’s Perspective
It was a beautiful September afternoon when my husband, Bobby, suggested we visit downtown Wooster for the 36th Annual Wooster Fest. Having spent most of the day in an office, I was ready to get out and enjoy the mild temperatures. Plus, I knew there would be plenty of food options available, which was another reason to head out for an impromptu date night. I love living in a community that has a vibrant downtown with different things to do throughout the year. Not only is it fun to … [Read more...]
Wooster, Here’s Your Pizza Shop
When my husband, Bobby, and I go out for a date night on a Wednesday, we usually end up at CW Burgerstein in the basement of TJ's Restaurant for their wing special. Bobby and I both really love their wings. Which you can read why here. They are really good. However, on a recent Wednesday night, Bobby suggested we try the "new" pizza restaurant, Your Pizza Shop. And while I was really hungry for wings, I was up for trying something new. I say "new" in quotes because there have been other … [Read more...]
See Nation’s First Presidential Museum In Ohio
I was never much interested in history when I was a kid. Well, I did buy a book about Abraham Lincoln from Scholastic Books in the 4th grade, but other than that, history was boring. But now, as an adult in my middle years, I have become fascinated with history. I think a large part is due to the face that I have been listening to historical fiction lately. I spent several weeks reading the Gilbert Morris Appomattox Saga, which for those of you like me, who didn't know anything about Appomattox, … [Read more...]
A Detour in Indiana Brings the Model T Ford to Life
Have you ever been driving somewhere and see sign about a place of interest that's intriguing to you? Have you wanted to stop and visit the place but you weren't able to because of other commitments or scheduling conflicts? Has there ever been a time when you could actually take the short detour and visit that site? Well, Bobby, my husband, and I recently were able to do just such a thing. We were traveling back from our visit in Indiana where Bobby performed magic. I was driving, and we … [Read more...]
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