Best of the Region

1. Hunan Gardens, LimaLocation: 723 Saratoga Ave., LimaHours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. SundayPhone: 419-228-1995Highlights: Hunan Gardens has an extensive menu with great...... Full story

1. Pat's Donuts and Kreme, LimaLocations: 2102 Elida Road, 1835 Harding HighwayHours: Elida Road: 24 hours. Harding Highway: 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays, 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and SundayPhone: Elida: 419-229-2125. Harding Highway:...... Full story

1. McDonald's, RegionLocation: Several locations in Lima region Hours: Vary per location Phone: VariousHighlights: The first Happy Meal was invented by McDonald's in 1979. It came with your choice of hamburger or cheeseburger, fries, cookie and a...... Full story

1. Casa Lu Al, LimaLocation: 2323 N. West St., LimaHours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and SaturdayPhone: 419-229-0774 Highlights: John Venturella quickly points out it's not just the polite and knowledgeable waiter...... Full story

1. Elida Dog Grooming, ElidaLocation: 6024 Billymack Road, ElidaPhone: 419-339-4191Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdaysHighlights: Dog grooming is essential for a healthy, happy dog. Elida Dog Grooming has been serving the Lima area for over 36 years...... Full story

1. Beer Barrel, LimaLocation: 2625 W. Market St., 1840 S. Dixie Hwy, Lima Hours: Market Street: 11 a.m. to midnight Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday. Dixie Highway: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to...... Full story

1. Allen County Fair, LimaThose people familiar with the 88 county fairs in Ohio will tell you the Allen County Fair is in the Top 5. Great entertainment each night, including top-name musicians; horse racing; cheerleading competition and a...... Full story

1. Robert Brown's Florist, LimaLocation: 836 S. Woodlawn Ave., LimaHours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to noon SaturdayPhone: 419-224-7746Highlights: Robert Brown's Florist is known for its unique fresh-cut flower arrangements. It's not unusual...... Full story

1. Yellow Tuesday's, LimaLocations: 2419 Allentown Road, Lima; 200 1/2 W. Main St., Cridersville Hours: Lima: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. SaturdayPhone: Lima: 419-225-7715Highlights: Growing great beauticians, Yellow...... Full story

1. Casa Lu Al, LimaLocation: 2323 N. West St., LimaHours: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and SaturdayPhone: 419-229-0774 Highlights: II miglior Italiano. The very best Italian can be found at Casa Lu Al. This third...... Full story

1. Von's Jeweler's, LimaLocation: 3217 Elida Road, Lima, and 1691 Tiffin Ave., Findlay Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to SaturdayPhone: Lima: 419-227-5616 or 800-837-9855. Findlay: 800-425-4207. Highlights: You'll find everything you want for your...... Full story

1. Keystone Meats, LimaLocation: 3585 Harding Highway, LimaHours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to SaturdayPhone: 419-225-9600Highlights: A full service meat market, Keystone has all your grilling needs. Stop in for the executive pack loaded with great...... Full story

1. La Charreada, LimaLocation: 3355 Harding Highway and 1448 N. Cable Road, Lima Hours:Hours Harding Highway: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, noon to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Cable...... Full story

1. Speedway, RegionLocation: Various locations Hours: Vary per location Phone: Vary per location Highlights: There's plenty of product from gigantic cups of coffee to even bigger cups of soda pop. Let's not forget coolers full of milk and beer and...... Full story

1. Big Time RushBig Time Rush is both a pop band and a Nickelodeon TV series. BTR recently released a soon to be classic “Worldwide.” What's not to love about this group? Do you feel the rush?2. Taylor SwiftAt the age of 10, a computer...... Full story

1. Cedar Point, SanduskyLocation: 1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky Phone: 419-627-2350Highlights: With 17 roller coasters, it is no wonder this park is billed as the “roller coaster capital of the world.” But the park is more than coasters....... Full story

1. University of Northwest Ohio Event Center, LimaLocation: 1441 N. Cable Road, LimaBusiness Office: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. dailyPhone: 419-998-8807Highlights: When planning your wedding or any special event expect the highest level of customer...... Full story

1. Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar, LimaLocation: 1925 Roschman Ave., 3296 Elida Road., LimaPhone: Roschman 419-222-2757; Elida Road 410-331-8502Hours: Both locations: 11 a.m. to midnight dailyHighlights: You can make a meal out of the...... Full story

1. Red Pig Inn, OttawaLocation: 1470 N. Perry St., OttawaHours: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday; 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. SaturdayPhone: 419-523-6458Highlights: The sauce is mild and sweet, and the meat is tender....... Full story

1. Lulu's Diner, LimaLocation: 2114 Spencerville Road, Lima Hours: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday Phone: 419-221-5858 Highlights: Where else can you get a three-cheese omelet made with cheddar, mozzarella and blue...... Full story

“Chocolate, men, coffee … some things are better rich.”1. Biggby Coffee, LimaLocation: 717 N. Cable Road, Lima Hours: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday Phone: 419-999-9262Highlights: Sometimes a person...... Full story

1. McDonald's, RegionLocation: Several locations in Lima region Hours: Vary per location Phone: VariousHighlights: Thomas Jefferson once served his guests “potatoes in the French manner” at his Monticello home. If he were around today,...... Full story

1. Rays, LimaLocation: 890 S. Cable Road, 927 N. Cable Road, 2100 Harding Highway, 120 W. Northern Ave., Lima Hours: All locations open 24 hours/7 days a week Phone: S. Cable: 419-224-0600. N. Cable: 419-222-4831. Harding Hwy: 419-222-6427. Northern...... Full story

It is believed Fletcher Davis sold hamburgers at his café in Athens, Texas, in the late 1880s and brought them to the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis.1. Kewpee, LimaLocation: 111 N. Elizabeth St., 2111 Allentown Road, 1350 Bellefontaine, Lima...... Full story

1. The Creamery, DelphosLocation: 252 North Canal St., DelphosHours: Noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to SaturdayPhone: 419-695-4450Highlights: You've heard people talk about the huge servings at The Creamery in Delphos. Take a...... Full story

1. Kewpee, LimaLocation: 111 N. Elizabeth St., 2111 Allentown Road, 1350 Bellefontaine, Lima Hours: Downtown: 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 to 10 p.m. Sunday. Kewpee West: 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m....... Full story

1. Fat Jack's, LimaLocation: 1806 N. West St., 2340 Spencerville Road and 801 Findlay Road (carryout only), Lima Hours: 10 a.m. to midnight Sunday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday Phone: West Street: 419-227-1813; Spencerville...... Full story

1. Red Lobster, LimaLocation: 2150 Harding Highway, LimaHours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and SaturdayPhone: 419-229-9073Highlights: Those who are drawn to the rhythm of the ocean and its tides will find a...... Full story

1. Texas Roadhouse, LimaLocation: 1940 Roschman Ave., Lima Hours: 4 to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. SundayPhone: 419-228-7427 Highlights: Everything is bigger in Texas. The hand-cut steaks at...... Full story

1. Subway, RegionLocation: Various locations Hours: Vary per location Phone: Vary per location Highlights: You know the service is fast and there's always one conveniently located just around the corner. In fact, did you know, according to a...... Full story

1. Buffalo Wild Wings, LimaLocation: 2948 Allentown Road, Lima Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and SaturdayPhone: 419-991-2999 Highlights: Whether you like your wings smiling or screaming, you'll find it at...... Full story

1. Meijer, LimaLocation: 3298 Elida Road, LimaHours: 24 hours/7 days a weekPhone: 419-331-6400Highlights: Meryl Streep once said it was bizarre the produce manager was more important to her child's health than the pediatrician. Which is exactly why...... Full story

1. Vino Bellissimo, LimaLocation: 2720 Elida Road, Lima Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and SaturdayPhone: 419-221-1010 Highlights: Highly rated wines with a great price to match can be...... Full story

1. Kohl's, Lima Location: 2750 Elida Road, Lima Hours: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday Phone: 419-222-5131 Highlights: Great shoes for the whole family are waiting for you at Kohl's. You'll find ladies, men's, juniors...... Full story

1. Breese Road, Fort ShawneeYou just pulled off Interstate 75 and you're eager to get home. A word of advice: drive slowly. The Fort Shawnee police have met many an acquaintance between I-75 and Shawnee Road.2. Robb Avenue, LimaRobb Avenue is a nice...... Full story

1. Hawthorne Hills, LimaLocation: 1000 Fetter Road, Lima Hours: Daylight hours daily, weather permitting Phone: 419-221-1891 Hours: Daylight hours daily, weather permittingHighlights: Hawthorne presents a challenge to any level of golfer on its...... Full story

1. FoodWhat's the best part of any fair? The fare! How many wonderful things can the concessions people think of to put on a stick? Meatballs, pineapple, Snickers bars, cheesecake or even pork chops. Go ahead, enjoy. You'll be able to walk off the...... Full story

1. America's Got TalentWalt Disney once said, “It's kind of fun to do the impossible.” Everyone wants to see the little guy make it big. Best of all, the winner takes home one million dollars. America's Got Talent was created by Simon...... Full story

BoysJamar Butler (Shawnee). Butler was Ohio's Mr. Basketball as a senior in 2004 and first-team all-state three times. He scored 2,412 points in his career and went on to start for 3 1/2 years at Ohio State.Ben Mauk (Kenton). Mauk passed for a high...... Full story

  1. La Charreada Location:  3355 Harding Highway and 1448 N. Cable Road, Lima Hours: Harding Highway: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday, noon to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Cable...... Full story