Sunday, June 17, 2012
Here's what went on in Strongsville over the last few days
Some of the headlines from Strongsville this week: Fracking ahead -- A company expects to use the controversial "hydraulic fracturing" method on two gas/oil wells being drilled on Albion and Webster roads. Pearl Road beautification plan quashed -- A plan by two councilmen to eliminate the "hodge podge" look of development on Route 42 comes under fire. New restaurant -- The Barking Bullfrog, a family friendly sports bar, opens on West 130th Street. School district's $145 million plan -- A closer look at the two-phased plan to build a new middle school and renovate other buildings. Also, the district expects to pick a site for the middle school soon. Couple sought in theft -- Police ask for help identifying an older couple who pocketed money…
Monday, June 11, 2012
Barking Bullfrog is family friendly sports bar at Bennett's Corners
A new restaurant is slated to open today in Strongsville's southeast corner. Barking Bullfrog, a family oriented bar and grill, has taken over the former Video Express store at Bennett's Corners Jay Bloesinger, who owns Master Italian Pizzeria on West 130th Street, took over the vacant store next door to expand his restaurant into a full-service sports-themed grill that will feature "real good food and a fun atmosphere." "It's something this area really needs," said Bloesinger, who has operated Master Pizzeria in the Rego's shopping center for two years. "It'll be a place to take the family, relax and have a burger or some pizza." The eatery features free popcorn, "ridiculously oversized portions" and eight 42-inch TVs, plus a 96-inch high…
Monday, May 21, 2012
At least seven new eateries are planning to open here
The city could have four or five new places to eat this year, with two others on the way next year, according to proposals from restaurants. They are: • The Barking Bullfrog, a family oriented bar and grill, is only a few weeks away from opening in the former Video Express store at Bennett's Corners. It is owned by Jay Bloesinger, who also owns the adjacent Master Italian Pizzeria. He promises "real good food and a fun atmosphere." • Rosewood Grill is planning to open in July in the Plaza at SouthPark. Owned by Hospitality Restaurants, it will be modeled after the Rosewood Grill in Hudson. Its sister restaurants are Cabin Club (Westlake), Salmon Dave’s (Rocky River), Blue Point Grille (downtown’s Warehouse District), Thirsty Parrot (…
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Family oriented sports bar-grill is renovating space at Bennett's Corners
A new restaurant slated for the southeast part of Strongsville is on target for a June 1 opening. Renovations are on track at the Barking Bullfrog, a family oriented bar and grill that will take over the former Video Express store at Bennett's Corners, according to owner Jay Bloesinger. "I got the liquor license two days ago," Bloesinger said. "Thing are coming along very well." Bloesinger, who owns Master Italian Pizzeria on West 130th Street, is taking over the vacant store next door to expand his restaurant into a full-service sports-themed grill that will feature "real good food and a fun atmosphere." "It's something this area really needs," said Bloesinger, who has operated Master Pizzeria in the Rego's shopping center for two years…
Jean Williams
10:52 am on Monday, June 18, 2012
if america was allowed to drill for oil off the coast and in alaska, these companies would not have to be on our streets more ›