Last weekend’s weather was perfect for a BBQ in the Old West End–or anywhere in Toledo for that matter. And it looks like the skies are going to be great this weekend as well? *crosses fingers*
So might I suggest hosting a BBQ in your own back yard!
The plan was meeting everyone on the patio at Manhattan’s and later riding our bikes to the Art Walk. We showed up, bicycles in-tow. And that’s where we remained. Subsequently, we missed the Art Walk. All of us! Oh well… next month.
Manhattan’s | 1516 Adams St | (419) 243-6675
A few minutes before this photo was taken I was shown the little guy above, moving about in a bucket of water. I did not eat this guy, leaving that task to D. and M.–which they enjoyed quite a bit. The Attic on Adams (above Mano’s Greek Restaurant) hosts a Cajun night on Wednesdays, complete with seafood gumbo and everything Creole. And it’s a great spot for cocktails with Old West End locals.
Just thought you should know.
The Attic on Adams | 1701 Adams St. | (419) 243-5350
Saturday was the Toledo Bicycle Extravaganza, a Toledo Green Drinks event helping promote bikes as an alternative to the gas-guzzling norm. Groups of people in neighborhoods all over the city met up in differing spots and rode their bicycles to the Toledo Farmer’s Market downtown. A bunch of Old West Enders met in The Commons.
Most of our route was straight down Monroe Street, as it’s probably the smoothest ride to get Downtown.
Upon arriving at the Market we shopped for local veggies, cheese and bread.
It’s still pretty early in the year, yet there were some great finds.
There was an eccentric collection of bicycles, as well…
Including this little yellow number…
And one powered by electricity for when the owner tires on long rides.
At the noon hour we hopped back on our bikes and headed to Manhattan’s, where a lunch buffet was hosted and accompanied by live music.
I really enjoyed the “Fairly Handsome Band” which played what I would somewhat expect to hear at a luau. There was a little bit of rain at that point so the ride home was damp. But our spirits were far from dampened. Great afternoon!
Toledo Farmer’s Market | 525 Market St | Downtown
Manhattan’s | 1516 Adams St | (419) 243-6675
OWE/OTT was great fun. A group met up in the Old West End for a bicycle ride down to the Ottawa Tavern.
M. brought Z. and they rode a tandem!
It was an easy ride for the most part, so we kept riding… past the OT, through Downtown, down to the river, and back.
At Ottawa Tavern we all had something to quench our thirsts. And were met by friends sans bicycles. Jeff Stewart, local musician extraordinaire, was performing when we arrived.
May is National Bike Month, but events like this will be happening throughout the Summer and I will make sure to attend as many as possible.
Upcoming:
This Saturday, May 16th — Bike with your neighbors and friends to the downtown Toledo Farmer’s Market. Around Noon there will be a group ride from the market to Manhattan’s for a lunch buffet and live music! A group of Old West Enders are meeting at The Commons [Bancroft & Robinwood] at 9:30 am. Check out this PDF flyer and map for more details.
