Dinner @ Stevi B's

Stevi B's has been around in Findlay for a number of years, but only recently did I decide to have dinner there. Unfortunately, I stopped by during its peak operating hours (approx. 7:00p) on a Saturday night. It was loaded with kids running around and making lots of noise (as kids do). If you want a quiet meal out on a weekend, then I recommend you seek alternate dining plans.

The restaurant's primary focus is pizza buffet. If they don't have a pizza on the buffet table you want, then they make it and bring you out a slice. The only caveat is it has to be posted on the menu. I will say the employees were polite and answered all of my questions without hesitation and even recommended pizzas they enjoyed. That was very nice of them.

Dinner @ Shin's Fusion

We recently received an email from a reader asking us to review Shin's Fusion restaurant.  At her request, we visited today and have an in-depth review to post; however, she also included her own review. So, we'll share our thoughts first,  and post her review in the "Comments" section.

Located in the former Satang Thai Cuisine storefront, the first impression when you walk into Shin's Fusion is how small and sparse the place is.  However, I have been to many Asian restaurants in many different cities, and I can say that it is nothing shocking compared to the majority I have visited.  Additionally, Shin's is in the same shopping center as Dietsch's East and, despite the deliciousness that resides within, that Dietsch's is kind of run down inside as well.  The point I am trying to make is, don't judge this book by its cover-or else you will definitely miss out.

Arriving for an early dinner, we were greeted immediately upon walking in and were asked to seat ourselves.  There are only about 6 or 7 tables, but the tables themselves are much nicer than what you normally see in a restaurant; they are more along the lines of the type of dinner table you would put in your own dining room at home.  Like most Asian-themed restaurants, there were the fun placemats at each seat that feature the Chinese Zodiac.  Sure, paper placemats are not exactly fine-dining accoutrements, but who doesn't want to know whether or not they are compatible with their dinner mates?  People who aren't much fun, that's who.

Dinner @ Rancho Fiesta

This is one of two restaurants owned by Lorenzo Sanchez, with the first restaurant being located in Mansfield. Even though I'm positive there are unrelated owners involved, Rancho Fiesta has a very similar atmosphere to La Charrita and Mi Tequila: brightly colored dining areas, Mexican songs playing in the background, a standard menu of quesadillas, burritos, fajitas, etc. I found the service to be polite and helpful. They didn't serve horchata, but he entertained my inquiry about it.

The entree that evening was the Quesadilla Suprema. From the menu, this quesadilla provides a "flour tortilla grilled and stuffed with cheese, beef tips, and beans. Served with lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream." The entree was priced at $7.69, which seems to be the norm around town for a dinner plate. It was large, and I would be willing to say filling for most people.

Dinner @ Cedar Valley Café

Hey! What do we have here? A Lebanese (& American) restaurant in Findlay. At least there are some silver linings after all. With the loss of the Big Jerk and Guru India, I was starting to get a little agitated with this town.

Since there is so much American food around here, I flat out ignored that section of the menu. I know it's there to appease people who may not want something different. Fortunately, I am not one of those people. My dinner started off with the national dish of Lebanon: Kibbie (or Kibbeh or Kubbeh or Kibbe). It was a delightful mix of beef, onion, and bulgur wheat. They were served in the traditional fried, torpedo-shaped croquettes with a cup of yoghurt.