Wendi's Weekend Trips & Whatnot

Travel. Food. Fun.

My Italian Husband likes this ‘Basil’ Restaurant

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I have a confession to make. I am not a big Asian food fan. I like Chinese food, but I am pretty sure what I enjoy is its American-ized version.  However, I don't really care for Thai or sushi or anything like that. When my husband Bobby told me that Basil, an Asian Bistro was coming to Wooster, it wasn't like I was jumping up and down to visit it. It has been open for four months and we finally did go. We met our friend, Greg Long, for lunch on Friday, September 30. When I walked into … [Read more...]

Cowhaus Creamery — Now Downtown Wooster has Artisan Ice Cream

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Bobby, my husband, and I took a trip to Oberlin this past spring to try Cowhaus Creamery. (You can read about that trip here.)We did so because we had heard the owners, Joe  Bomback and Debby Krejsa, were opening a location in downtown Wooster, Ohio. Unfortunately, they didn't open as quickly as anyone hoped -- them or us. But don't worry, they are open now! Bobby and I had the chance to try them out in their opening day, Friday, September 30th. Before we even stepped inside the … [Read more...]

Downtown Wooster Transforming into Foodie Destination

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Wendi and I had a chance to visit two new downtown Wooster eateries on Friday: One an Asian-fusion restaurant, and the other an artisan ice cream and sorbet company. Basil is the Asian-fusion restaurant. We enjoyed lunch with Greg Long, and he introduced us to owner Anthony "Tony" Ly. The restaurant, an anchor store in the Merchant Block development, is beautiful inside, and the dishes were beautiful and delicious. The artisan ice cream shop? None other than Cowhaus Creamery, which … [Read more...]

Osaka: Where Playing with Food is Acceptable 

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We probably have all been told at least once in our lives to stop playing with our food. I think parents get this phrase passed down from generation to generation. However, the old adage does not apply when your food becomes part of the entertainment. This would be the case if you visit Osaka Asian Restaurant. My husband, Bobby, and I went to the restaurant one Sunday after church this past summer. We met my sister, Randi, and her husband, Shaun there. We were joined by another family of … [Read more...]

Honor is Evident at Pallotta Ford Lincoln in Wooster 

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Have you ever had such a great customer service experience that you just need to share? I haven't had many, but today (August 20, 2016) I had an awesome experience at Pallotta Ford Lincoln in Wooster, Ohio. The saga that led to my being at Pallotta's started a few weeks ago when my husband, Bobby and I met our niece, Ashley and her boys at the Mansfield Art Center. When Bobby saw and heard Ashley's car, he got real nervous. It seemed to be his focus. He would tell me often, "Ashley needs … [Read more...]