{"id":12712,"date":"2024-06-26T01:00:37","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T01:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/?p=12712"},"modified":"2024-06-26T01:12:48","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T01:12:48","slug":"the-restaurant-crawl-six-delicious-venues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/26\/the-restaurant-crawl-six-delicious-venues\/","title":{"rendered":"The Restaurant Crawl \u2013 Six Delicious Venues"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Daimian Hatch, owner of Evolution<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Truth Staff<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

There were so many outstanding experiences to enjoy during the Juneteenth Restaurant Crawl. The food was universally outstanding, the service was wonderful, the entertainment was \u2026 entertaining.<\/p>\n

What really stood out, perhaps, was the variety of good food the six Black-owned restaurants offer guests on a regular basis \u2013 each restaurant presented something unique \u2026 and tasty.<\/p>\n

A combo plate of oxtails and curried goat on a bed of rice and peas with a side of fried cabbage; a seafood combo of tilapia and shrimp; a chicken dinner with fried cabbage \u2013 thumbs up all around on Thursday night at Jamaican Spice <\/strong>(1540 W Sylvania) \u2013 the first night of the Juneteenth restaurant crawl!<\/p>\n

The restaurant, in addition to the front room at the entrance, has a rear open air atrium area that also accommodates entertainment and dining alfresco<\/p>\n

Toss in a DJ and a summer night is just about perfect.<\/p>\n

The Lyte House <\/strong>(2114 W. Alexis) also offered entertainment on the second night of the Crawl. Not just any entertainment – Carmen Miller and the MGM Band held forth.<\/p>\n

The Lyte House\u2019s menu is an assortment of build-your-own meals, starting with burgers and also including build-your-own baked potatoes, salads, chicken and BLT sandwiches.<\/p>\n

The room is spacious with plenty of seating at tables and the u-shaped bar. Pool tables are also available. And the burgers, by the way, are grilled just right \u2013 a crisp outer layer while still nice and juicy in the middle.<\/p>\n

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Jamican Spice Bartender Candy Dixon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Club Evolution<\/strong> (519 N. Reynolds Road) was the Crawl selection for Saturday night. The comfortable setting, more than enough space for parties and other such events, is owned by Daimian Hatch. Hatch is known as \u201cthe atmosphere guy\u201d \u2013 the guy who can set up such an establishment for the comfort of virtually any customer who stops by.<\/p>\n

Club Evolution\u2019s menu runs the gamut from commonplace items such as wings and dogs to selections a bit more esoteric such as lobster and lamb chops. \u201cYou can\u2019t go wrong with our kitchen,\u201d says Hatch. And the lamb chops certainly proved the accuracy of that statement.<\/p>\n

This Is It<\/strong> (302 N. Detroit) was it and the place to be on Sunday as the MGM band entertained in the afternoon and the restaurant served its signature turkey ribs, among other delicacies. \u00a0If you have never had a turkey rib, you are in for a treat. Tasty meaty bones served with an equally tasty dressing as a side dish. And the menu is varied \u2013 steak, lamb, seafood and chicken are also offered.<\/p>\n

Bertha Mae\u2019s<\/strong> is the newest restaurant on the list. Opened a year ago by Nolan and Pam Hych (840 N. Summit), the restaurant was honored during the Crawl by Toledo City Council for achieving their one-year milestone. Bertha Mae\u2019s touts its catfish as the best in town \u2013 that may be an understatement. The fried catfish is indeed scrumptious but the fish items also include grouper, walleye and perch, all of which are fabulous. Toss in some wings and smash burgers and the options are plentiful.<\/p>\n

The Hollywood Connection band entertained guests in the courtyard while diners munched on the tasty food or imbibed from the Bar Party Truck selections.<\/p>\n

In the end, there was Jera\u2019s Heavenly Sweet <\/strong>(3059 W. Bancroft). What better way to top off a restaurant crawl then to feast on Jera\u2019s delicious cookies, cakes and cobbler? They don\u2019t make it easy on you there. The most difficult part of exploring Jera\u2019s selections is making up one\u2019s mind \u2013 everything looks so good.<\/p>\n

Everything at Jera\u2019s is indeed as good as it looks \u2013 as with all of these establishments, plan on making numerous trips so you can sample all of each menu\u2019s delights. Then start all over again!!<\/p>\n