German heritage revived at Ye Olde Trail Tavern Story and photos by Ashley Bunton Ye Olde Trail Tavern in Yellow Springs is one of the oldest taverns in Ohio. The original log cabin sits at 228 Xenia Ave. along State Route 68. Built in 1827, the tavern’s history is reflected in its worn wooden […]
Baking a family tradition for Lima woman Story by Merri Hanjora Photos by Levi Morman Angela Casey, of Lima, loves to bake. She’s never had a baking lesson in her life, other than at the feet of her grandmother and mother when they were in the kitchen. “I used to bake with them, and […]
By Beverly Drapalik Shawn, Christina, Rinn and Michelle. The BBLT A unique alternative to hot dogs, hamburgers and “fair food,” the Burgitto Bistro food truck has been on the road since March 2016. Christina Price used the name Burgitto Bistro for her company because her burger is wrapped in a tortilla, like a burrito. She […]
By Jane Beathard Jeanine “Jeannie” Seabrook teaches bread making at the cannery. Seabrook likes to blend liquors and wines into her jams and jellies. Artisan canned goods and preserves line the cannery’s shelves. Jellies, fruits and vegetables with the Glass Rooster label. All were preserved at the cannery. The Glass Rooster Cannery is located […]
Family business offers fresh drinks, doughnuts By Erin Thompson Stacy Trimmer, right, smiles with husband Rich and daughter Sierra in their recently opened West Jefferson coffee shop, The Daily Buzz. Those who prefer the more caffeinated things in life have a new option for their coffee needs. The Daily Buzz, at 62 E. Main St. […]
By Andrea Chaffin I was scrolling through Facebook last year when I came across one of those silly quizzes. “What is your love language?” Whatever that means, I thought. But, alas, the power of the clickbait. I decided to take the test. The quiz is based upon a classic book by Gary Chapman called, “The […]
By Tristen Phipps For years, I avoided Italian wedding soup. Frankly, it looked funny and I was certain it was impossible for something that doesn’t look good to taste good. If I was going to taste this soup, it was going to be in an Italian restaurant — that was settled. It’s like my […]
Restaurant a top 100 in Ohio By Amy Eddings Vivace Cuisine. The restaurant in downtown Lima has an Italian name, meaning “lively.” Khaled Alkhatib. The name of Vivace’s chef is Middle Eastern. He’s Syrian by birth, but Palestinian by heritage. So, where does that leave the hungry person who comes to Vivace Cuisine for […]
By Andrea Chaffin Regular Salt readers may recall that earlier this year I wrote about checking some items off on my bucket list. I’m happy to report I did just that this summer. I drank a Bloody Mary on the beach. I went to a big music concert. I ate shrimp and scallops fresh out […]
By Tristen Phipps This recipe began as a sugar cookie truffle: homemade sugar cookies, cream cheese, white chocolate and all things good in the world. After a 10-hour workday and a quickly approaching deadline, the recipe evolved, or maybe it degenerated. I made an executive decision to be realistic. There is nothing worse than starting […]