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Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Another sure sign of spring

Another sure sign of spring is the 'Now Open' sign outside some of our favorite ice cream shops. We drive by them on the way to here and there and exclaim "I can't wait to have a milk shake" and "I hope they open soon!" Well, it's that time of year again! Soon you'll be able to visit several sweet treat destinations of your choosing!

We have the good fortune to have Cowhaus Creamery in Lorain County. Cowhaus handcrafts new-American style ice creams, sorbets and confections using artisan techniques, made slowly from scratch in small batches and is open ALL YEAR!  Yes, you can treat yourself anytime of the year...tromp through leaves, snow or blinding sun to get some of their hand-spun goodness.
Cowhaus Creamery is located in Oberlin at 55 East College St. 440.774.5425

Take a step back in time and order up some nostalgia at Dog 'n Suds! Refreshed from it's winter break, they are now open and ready to serve up their famous frosty glass mugs of real draft root beer. Root beer floats are a favorite, made with their hand scooped ice cream. Their unique curb service takes you back in time as you pull up and press up a button for service and enjoy your order without leaving your car or take it to go.
Dog 'n Suds is located in Elyria at  2050 North Ridge Rd. 440.324.3636

K-Cream Korner will have you lined up down the street waiting for the windows to raise on April 6th for their beloved orange sherbet twist. Or maybe take on a mounding banana split at their outdoor picnic area. Conveniently located just blocks from Lakeview Beach makes it the perfect cool down stop after a day of fun in the sun!
K-Cream Korner is located in Lorain at 336 Oberlin Ave. 440.245.2631

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream...no need to yell, however; Romp's Dairy Dock is opening April 12th and will be ready with all your soft serve favorites! Sundaes, shakes, cones - enjoy yours in the shade or bask in the sun - grab a picnic table or spread out with your family in the grass. The Dairy Dock has something for everyone.
Romp's Dairy Dock is located in Vermilion at 5055 Liberty Ave. 440.967.4342




Friday, February 24, 2012

Got Fish?

The fish buzz has begun! Many are looking for a new fish fry to try, a new restaurant special or buffet...let us be your guide to your next fish basket, platter or sandwich in Lorain County.


Restaurants 
*specials through April 6 unless otherwise noted and can change at any time
Quick and Delicious Restaurant
All you can eat fish Wednesdays and Fridays
311 S. Main St, Oberlin
440.774.1973

Smitty's Place
Fridays - perch sandwich - $7.25 and perch dinner  $12.50
368 E. Bridge St, Elyria
440.323.9708

Moss' Prime Rib and Spaghetti House
Perch sandwiches with fries for $8.00 and
1/2 lb perch dinners with fries and soup or salad  $15.00
525 Broad St, Elyria
440.322.8611


Quaker Steak and Lube - Sheffield
Fridays 11am-2pm - All-you-can-eat buffet featuring baked fish, fried fish, pierogies, fried shrimp, mac-n-cheese, homestyle soups, salad bar, dessert table as well as many Friday dinner menu specials such as the Yeungling fish dinner and the char-grilled salmon
4900 Transportation Dr, Sheffield Village
440.93.9464


Fish Fries
Matus Winery
Unky Ray’s Fish Fry – Feb 24, Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30  5:30pm
Perch dinner includes 1/2lb. yellow perch, french fries, coleslaw & garlic toast $15
1/2 perch dinner (includes fries & slaw) $9
Jumbo shrimp dinner includes 8 jumbo shrimp, french fries, coleslaw & garlic toast $12
Perch sandwich platter (includes fries & slaw) $12
Chicken tenders platter (includes fries & slaw)  $9
Clam chowder $4/bowl
15674 Gore Orphanage Rd, Wakeman
440.774.9463


Magyar United Church of Christ - Fridays through March30 4-7pm 
$9 Fish dinners, dine in or carry out
6119 West River Road, Elyria 
440.323.1221 

St.Theresa of Avila Church - Fridays through April 6 4:30-7pm
Lake Erie perch dinner includes perch, coleslaw, choice of french fries, parsley potatoes, cabbage and noodles or macaroni and cheese, roll and butter, dessert and beverage $12
Perch and shrimp combo for $13 
Baked tilapia or shrimp for $12 
Light dinners for $10 
Other dishes available including homemade desserts, New England clam chowder, pierogi and a $5 kids menu. Poppyseed and nut rolls also available for purchase. Dine in or Carryout.
1864 Abbe Rd, Sheffield 
440.934.0503

American Legion Post 12 - Fridays through April 6 4:30-7pm 
Full yellow perch or shrimp dinner  $9, Seniors  $8.50
Half dinners  $6.50
Macaroni and cheese  $4.50
393 Ohio StElyria

St. Vincent de Paul Church - Fridays through March 23  4-7pm  
Full perch or shrimp dinner $12 
Full tilapia dinner  $11 
Half perch and  half shrimp dinner  $12
Small perch or shrimp dinner  $9 
Macaroni and cheese for children under 10  $4.
41295 North Ridge RoadElyria

Grafton VFW Post 3341 - Fridays through April 6  5-7pm 
Lake Erie perch. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary
781 Huron St, Grafton
Call for carryout 
440.926.3341.

St. Jude Church in Carrabine Hall - Fridays through April 6  5-7pm  
Full perch dinner $11 
Baked dinner  $9 
Sandwich platter and senior dinner  $6.50 
Kid’s meals  $4.
590 Poplar St, Elyria


The specials and fish fries above are just a taste of what Lorain County has to offer. So many of our local restaurants offer scrumptious seafood, pasta, vegetarian and vegan dishes regularly. Be sure to check out our dining listings when searching for your next culinary delight!
Bon appétit!