Classic Restaurants of Youngstown

by Thomas Welsh, Gordon F. Morgan, Mahoning Valley Historical Society

Overview

Remember the favorites from Youngstown, Ohio in classic restaurants such as the MVR and the Boulevard, and other eateries that reflect a diverse and entrepreneurial history.

In Youngstown, Ohio take a tour of restaurants like the MVR and the Boulevard, which continue to reflect Youngstown's ethnic diversity and tenacious entrepreneurial spirit, as well as establishments like Overture, which offer a promise of urban renewal from a refurbished downtown. And raise your glass to the best-laid tables of a bygone era, from the Mural Room to the 20th Century.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781609497989
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	04/15/2014
Series:	American Palate
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	1,089,151
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Thomas G. Welsh, PhD, is an independent scholar and professional writer and editor living in Youngstown, Ohio. He is a member of the advisory board of "Steel Valley Voices, "a web-based project to promote awareness of the community's diversity. He is the author of "Closing Chapters: Urban Change, Religious Reform, and the Decline of Youngstown's Catholic Elementary Schools" (Lexington Books, 2011) and the co-author of "Strouss': Youngstown's Dependable Store" (The History Press, 2012). Gordon F. Morgan Jr. grew up in Campbell, Ohio. His articles have appeared in Youngstown-based news publications, including the "Metro Monthly" and the "Vindicator." He also writes for and edits "Drum and Bugle Call, " the newsletter of the Mahoning Valley Civil War Round Table, where he serves as program director.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 7

Introduction: Dining on the Town 11

1 Postwar Dining 19

2 A Moveable Feast 66

3 "Times They Are A-Changin'" 119

4 Feast to Famine 142

5 Recipe for Rebirth 177

Epilogue: "A Lot Can Happen Around the Table" 201

Notes 205

Index 213

About the Authors 223