Dining
Hungarian hot dogs? That’s what the folks at Tony Packo’s call a sausage in a bun and topped with a special chili-like sauce. This landmark doggery is a “must do” for residents and visitors. On its walls are replica hot dog buns autographed by some 1,000 celebrities who have dined here. Another specialty: deep-fried green pickles.
Slightly more upscale is Diva, located downtown. Well, make that a lot more upscale. Serving contemporary American cuisine, Diva is hip and elegant. Of a similar nature is Fifi’s restaurant in south Toledo; continental dishes in an elegant setting.
A favorite waterfront attraction is The Docks, a collection of restaurants on the east side of the mighty Maumee. Diners can find foods from Italian to Cajun, seafood to Mexican, and plenty of libation … and great water vistas.
Toledo is fortunate to have several truly terrific steakhouses, as one might suspect of a Midwestern city. Rockwell’s at the Oliver House and Mancy’s Steakhouse fill this bill nicely.
One real dining find comes from the city’s rich ethnic background. The Beirut is well known for its Lebanese cuisine. Nationalities collide at Fritz and Alfredo’s; possibly the only Tex-Mex/German restaurant around.
If you need to feed your espresso Jones, visit Brewed Awakenings near the University of Toledo. Aside from great coffees and light fare and desserts, it is great place to soak up some of Toledo’s artsy atmosphere.