MOUNT VERNON – We’ve all been there: the marketing for a restaurant is so good you make a special trip, buzzing with anticipation, only to be let down that real life did not meet your expectations. Filters and flattering angles cannot be applied to taste buds. That was not the case when I visited Tropical […]
Shelbi Evans
Full-time client support specialist and part-time food columnist.
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Bite Club: From coffee to cocktails, exploring Delaware County’s local eats
Join Shelbi on a delicious day exploring Delaware County’s best coffee, eats, desserts, and drinks — plan your own foodie adventure now!
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Bite Club: A year of local food and the stories behind it
Bite Club started one year ago with a simple idea: eat great local food, and tell people about it. At the time, it felt like a dream assignment. Try good food and write about it. Easy. But it didn’t stay simple for long. I remember reading through the comments on one of my early posts […]
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Bite Club: From instant ramen to DLX, Dan Lew’s journey
MANSFIELD – Around here, the name Dan Lew comes with a certain expectation. People know the restaurant. They know the precision, the hospitality, and the way a meal at Dan Lew Exchange feels elevated, yet inviting. What most don’t know is where that passion began, not in a professional kitchen, but with an 8-year-old cooking […]
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Business Connect event to link entrepreneurs with free support
MANSFIELD, OHIO – The Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC) in Richland County will host a Business Connect: Small Business Resource Day on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Mansfield Richland County Public Library Community Room, 43 W. 3rd Street, Mansfield, Ohio. The event will connect local entrepreneurs and small […]
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Bite Club: Grilled Cheese Gangsters put fresh spin on comfort food
MOUNT VERNON – I have never given much thought to grilled cheese. Toasted white bread, melted American cheese, and a side of tomato soup for dipping. Simple and familiar, maybe even a little boring. But April is National Grilled Cheese Month, which felt like a good excuse to see what else was out there. That’s how […]
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Bite Club: Fast Eddie’s crowned favorite in Richland Source pizza poll
BELLVILLE — Pizza is personal. At its best, it’s tied to Friday-night family rituals, post-game celebrations, young love, and first dates. For some, the memories go back a generation or more. At its worst, pizza is a pat on the back for a job well done, when cash would have been nicer. Even then, it’s […]
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Bite Club: Still the same chip? Inside the Jones factory
MANSFIELD – Jones Potato Chips have been part of everyday life in Mansfield for more than 80 years It’s a quick gas-station snack. Your contribution to a company potluck, or added to a care package for someone missing home. But lately, people have been talking about Jones for a different reason. Across local Facebook pages, […]
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Bite Club: Spring preview | Coffee, plants, and a peaceful escape
ONTARIO — Ohio gave us one of those mornings again. The kind that coaxes you outside without a coat, convinces you winter is finished, and almost makes you forget what month it is. I know this false spring won’t last, but that doesn’t mean I’m not going to enjoy it. So I went looking for […]
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Arctic Blast Clear Fork Valley Foundation event on 02/07/2026
Arctic Blast Clear Fork Valley Foundation event Date: 02/07/2026 Time: 06:00 pm-08:00 pm Location: 111 W Elm St, Butler, OH 44822 Organizer: Clear Fork Valley Foundation Cost: $30 Advance Admission $35 At the Door Contact and more info: info@cfvf.org https://www.facebook.com/events/24843355978682486 About the event: Join us for a night where we sip, savor, and socialize. This […]