Sautter's salads are top notch...like blue cheese cole slaw...
By Chris Watson
Who doesn’t like a little picnic? This week we think about eating outdoors…in a park, on a walk, along the river, or just on our own porch or balcony. Snacking on a spring day is restorative and, thanks to some of our great local markets, tastey. It also smacks of old world Europe as we take a few treats and a fancy soda or bottle of wine out on an afternoon holiday. As we approach the official kick off to summer and the first big holiday weekend, why not ease into the frenzy of summer with something enjoyable to sip and a treat that is international in flavor, local in presentation. This week we visited Sofo’s, Sautter’s in Sylvania, and Walt Churchill’s Market in Perrysburg. Honorable mentions include Walt Churchill’s Briarfield, all three Monettes, and of course Tiger Bakery,Muna Market, and Middle East Market. Any of these places will provide the vittles necessary to sooth both an appetite or a restless soul.
Toledo’s premier Italian market is a playground of fancy picnic offerings. An excellent deli, salad area, bakery, and wine selection plus the best olive bar in town.
Sofos’s has brought in great salami’s for decades. There is no place better to try out new types or acquire old favorites
Sofo’s is the undisputed king of the olive bar…period. Pick up some bread and wine and call it an quiet relaxing evening
Cannoli’s are actually the “least” of the Sofo’s bakery offerings. And the cannoli’s are so good that is saying something
In some respects Sautter’s should be defined as an “engine” as in the little engine that could. This market may have the best selection of snack chips and small batch sodas anywhere, all hidden inside of what many consider a traditional small grocery. Plus their deli is top of the line.
Sautter’s has a small but mighty cheese case, including many that are regionally produced
Sautter’s has an excellent selection of local craft beers
There may not be a better selection of chips in town. Sautter’s has dozens of brands of local and regional snacks.
WCM always delivers. If you are looking for a quiet evening with some snacks around a fire or a sandwich to go for a hike in a Metropark, or anything in between, WCM is worth a visit.
WCM flavored breads…perfect for on the go snacking
Flavored covered pretzels from Asher’s at WCM
WCM has a great selection of sodas, teas, and soda waters, many of them singles and already chilled
WCM house made Greek Salad
Cookies from Sautter’s. Because when you are walking around outside you need your carbs.
Sofos’s has brought in great salami’s for decades. There is no place better to try out new types or acquire old favorites
One of several drink selections at WCM
Sofo’s Salads are a great way to base any outdoor picnic
Deli meats at Sofo’s
Sautter’s has a great deli salad selection. Plus check out the fresh salsa hidden in the middle….
Building your own salad or sandwich. WCM has a great selection of mustards to liven up ham or turkey
Sofos Provolone….they have several kinds…
Sofo’s wine department isn’t “pretty”, but it is mighty
Cheeses at WCM.
Sautter’s has a well rounded selection of in house dips and spreads. They also carry Tiger Bakery products in tubs or the deli
Sautter’s may be the most under appreciated wine store in the area.
Fancy soda from Sofos
WCM has a great selection of sodas, teas, and soda waters, many of them singles and already chilled
WCM dips…house made.
WCM has a respectable olive bar.
Check out eh “meat salad” in the back. Plus other treats in the deli
Sautter’s has a small but mighty cheese case, including many that are regionally produced
Cannoli’s are actually the “least” of the Sofo’s bakery offerings. And the cannoli’s are so good that is saying something
Flavored covered pretzels from Asher’s at WCM
Juan is the best. We’ve never actually met him but we like his…welll we like his EVERYTHING. At Sautter’s
Sandwichs, wraps, and salads at WCM. Fresh and worth checking out. A fast lunch or a casual afternoon
WCM salad inspired by co-owner Lois. Also check out the apple salad as a bonus
Sofo’s has a large selection of brick cheese.
Walt’s version of potato salad at WCM
Mini pies from Schmucker’s…perfect for chilly spring nights with coffee. Available at Sautter’s
Sofo’s is the undisputed king of the olive bar…period. Pick up some bread and wine and call it an quiet relaxing evening
Sautter’s has an amazing selection of interesting, unique, unusual, and any other adjective we can through at the word “soda”
WCM flavored breads…perfect for on the go snacking
There may not be a better selection of chips in town. Sautter’s has dozens of brands of local and regional snacks.
Sautter’s salads are top notch…like blue cheese cole slaw…
Sautter’s has an excellent selection of local craft beers
And yet another great in house salad at WCM
Sofo’s is the place to build a snack plate for an outdoor adventure or a porch sitting rest
