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Raising the bar on the dining out experience in Bluffton

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Bystillwaters Bistro
112 Vine Street, Bluffton
567-242-2284
Reviewer: Liz Gordon-Hancock

At the back of Black Lab Trading Co., what was Jeanne's Kitchen has been revamped into Bystillwaters Bistro.

It's been open for four months now. Heather Cox, the owner, is doing something different with this restaurant. The decor is much the same, with exposed brick and painted mural and stencilling in colonial style. Cox has added plush, high-backed chairs to sit and relax over your meal.

Here's a dozen ideas to consider

What are your supper plans on Tuesday? Those might involve one of dozen options as the next "Foodie Tuesday" is June 26 at The Centre, according to Stacy Stumbaugh.

It's a food truck event held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Centre, 601 N. Main St.

A quick and easy meal out for families; the food is good, the service fast, the price affordable

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Campito Lindo Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
142 N. Main Street, Bluffton
567-226-1266
Reviewed by Liz Gordon-Hancock

If you're in the mood to eat something tasty and quick, then try Campito Lindo Mexican Restaurant and Cantina. This restaurant offers authentic Mexican fare, and everything is made fresh, on the premises.

Food sampling and demonstrations of what Jesus ate; RSVPs required

The idea of dining with God becomes a reality on Thursday, April 26, at Bystillwaters Bistro, 112 Vine St.

Heather Cox, Bistro owner, plans an open house with demonstrations and food sampling on that theme.

“On April 26, we will offer all authentic food typical of what Jesus may have eaten in the first century,” she said.

Cox asks that persons interested in attending should RSVP to 567-242-2284, or stop in the Bistro. Sample servings take place from 6 to 8 p.m. with a food demonstration at 6:30 p.m.

The evening is free, and donations are accepted.

A good, made-from-scratch restaurant, beloved by locals and students

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Viva Maria

124 E. Buckeye St., Ada
567-940-8482
Reviewer: Liz Gordon-Hancock

Before walking through the door of Viva Maria, all I knew about the place was that it was an Italian restaurant with big portions and huge support from both the local community and ONU campus crowd. My husband and I walked up to the restaurant around 8 p.m. on a weeknight.  

Makes Lu Lu's good for families

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Lu Lu's Diner
114 East College Ave, Bluffton
419-369-5858
Reviewer: Liz Gordon-Hancock

A cheerful welcome and instruction to "Sit wherever you like!" awaits you as you enter the door of Lu Lu's diner in Bluffton.

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