After visiting my new favorite grocery store in Cincinnati, Rachel commented on that post that Cleveland was home to Sweeties Candy Co. - the largest candy store in the US. We'd not heard of it before that, but there was no way we'd miss out on seeing that much candy. So on a … [Read more...] about Visiting Sweeties: The Largest Candy Store In The US
Food And Drink
A Legen-Dairy Time At Grandpa’s Cheesebarn
Please don't judge me: I don't like cheese. I'm not lactose intolerant. I'm not vegan. I've just never liked the taste of cheese. And yet I love Grandpa's Cheesebarn. Our friends in Mansfield, Ohio took us to Grandpa's Cheesebarn a couple of years ago. During that visit, … [Read more...] about A Legen-Dairy Time At Grandpa’s Cheesebarn
5 Great Places To Eat In Mansfield, Ohio
Mansfield, Ohio is perhaps best known as the location where The Shawshank Redemption was filmed. A city of almost 50,000 people, it's found just off I-71 about halfway between Columbus and Cleveland. Shae and I spent a week there staying with friends and ate out several times. … [Read more...] about 5 Great Places To Eat In Mansfield, Ohio
Review: The Original Tony Packo’s, Toledo OH
Shae and I have now visited friends in Toledo three times in recent years, with each visit including a trip to the Original Tony Packo's. Tony Packo's Cafe is a restaurant that became famous nationwide when it was mentioned in several episodes of M*A*S*H throughout the 70s and … [Read more...] about Review: The Original Tony Packo’s, Toledo OH
Review: Zingerman’s Roadhouse, Ann Arbor MI
After going on tastings at several of the Zingerman's locations in Ann Arbor MI, Shae and I were taken to dinner at Zingerman's Roadhouse by Greg (from Frequent Miler) and his wife. Zingerman's Roadhouse opened its doors in 2003 and was the seventh business to become part of … [Read more...] about Review: Zingerman’s Roadhouse, Ann Arbor MI
All The Tastings At Zingerman’s In Ann Arbor, MI
In addition to blogging here on No Home Just Roam, I've been writing for Frequent Miler since the beginning of 2018. During our week in Toledo OH, Greg (the owner of Frequent Miler) invited Shae and I up to Ann Arbor. He'd planned a tour of many of Zingerman's locations in the … [Read more...] about All The Tastings At Zingerman’s In Ann Arbor, MI
Review: Milestone 229 Restaurant, Columbus OH
After leaving our friends in Cincinnati, we made our way on to visit some other friends in Columbus while on our 50 state road trip. On our first night in the state capital, the four of us went out for dinner at Milestone 229. This restaurant is a slightly fancier place than … [Read more...] about Review: Milestone 229 Restaurant, Columbus OH
Jungle Jim’s International Market: My New Favorite Grocery Store
One visit to Jungle Jim's International Market in Cincinnati was all it took for it to become my new favorite grocery store. There's a slight problem though - we were only in Cincinnati temporarily on our 50 state road trip, so it can't become my regular store. Despite that, … [Read more...] about Jungle Jim’s International Market: My New Favorite Grocery Store
Our Cincinnati Chili Taste Test: The Winner Is…
Update 8/11/20: In 2020, I conducted an even more comprehensive Cincinnati Chili Challenge, so you can find the results of that here. ~ You might not love it right now, but one day you'll just be sitting there and you'll think to yourself, "I could really do with some … [Read more...] about Our Cincinnati Chili Taste Test: The Winner Is…
Our Top 10 Must-Eat Restaurants In Alabama
After spending a month in Alabama on our 5 year, 50 state road trip, Shae and I got to eat some excellent food. Too much food. I'm pretty sure I put on 5-10 lbs while in the state but to be honest - it was worth it. Burgers, BBQ, donuts and even donut burgers, we had it … [Read more...] about Our Top 10 Must-Eat Restaurants In Alabama