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Boasting an “industrial Victorian” makeover, Hall’s Old Gas House and Takaoka of Japan are expected to reopen May 13 after more than four months of renovations.
The Gas House will open at 11 a.m., and Takaoka will open at 5 p.m.
“It’s a neat old building that we’ve adapted as much as we possibly can to the original character,” manager Ben Hall says.
Besides the Gas House’s original maple floor (which has been exposed for a few years), the new look features tin ceilings, gas-style lamps in the main dining room, and booths that hint at days long gone – all of which gives the main-floor restaurant a more consistent theme and look, he says.
The bar has been moved and a lounge area created nearby. Plus, the bathrooms were redone and a chair-lift elevator was added to the main floor.
Upstairs, Takaoka has been remodeled with a new kitchen, carpeting, paint, lighting and hardwood flooring around the tables where chefs will still prepare dinner and entertain guests.
“The concept remains the same; the jokes remain the same,” Hall says.
The Hall’s Old Gas House menu has been refined a bit, but the traditional favorites are still there. Most entrées will range from $15 to $19, while the sandwiches, salads and appetizers typically are $10 or less.
Initially, the Gas House will take reservations only for parties of eight or more; smaller parties will be seated as tables are available.
Noodle Bowl has opened where Siam House used to be, at 10350 Coldwater Road, near Dupont Road.
The menu includes noodle soups, chicken and beef satay, teriyaki chicken and beef, hibachi chicken and beef, marinated short ribs, spring rolls and egg rolls.
Hours are 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. The restaurant’s dinner hours extend until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. It’s closed on Sundays.
The eatery is owned by the Federspiels, who used to own the Mandarin restaurants.
For information, call 490-8595.
•L’Asiatique, 200 E. Main St., will have a buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with an omelet station, prime rib, Ossian ham, fried fish, chicken, shrimp cocktail, salad bar and desserts. It’s $19.95 or $9.95 for kids 12 and younger. Reservations are recommended; call 420-7275.
•Moosewood BBQ in the Marketplace of Canterbury will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with catfish dishes and enchiladas (smoked pork or chicken). It also will have an omelet station with smoked ham and cheeses until 1 p.m.
•Lucky’s Terrapin Grill, 622 E. Dupont Road, will have a buffet from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with fish, shrimp, ribs, ham, chicken, omelets, salad bar and desserts. It’s $14.95.
•Fort Wayne Marriott, 305 E. Washington Center Road, will have a buffet from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with prime rib, turkey, ham, crab-stuffed salmon, chicken, side dishes and desserts. It’s $32, $30 for seniors (65 and older), $15 for kids (ages 5 to 12) and free for children 4 and younger. For reservations, call 484-0411.
•All Casa restaurants will be open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with several features, wine specials and a $1.99 zabaglione fruit torte.
•Hall’s Guesthouse, 1313 W. Washington Center Road, will have a buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring prime rib, turkey, chicken cordon bleu, broiled haddock, pasta, salads, sides and desserts. It’s $22.95. For reservations, call 489-2524, ext. 413.
•Hall’s Tavern at Coventry, 5745 Coventry Lane, will serve breakfast from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Then it will start the dinner menu with two specials, including a 10-ounce prime rib (with two sides) for $13.99. The pork tenderloin (with mashed potatoes, corn casserole and house salad) is $11.99. For reservations, call 459-2893.
•Switta Thai Cuisine, 5820 Challenger Parkway, will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For reservations, call 497-9429.
•Captain’s Cabin in Angola will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with specials including prime rib, baked tilapia and breaded shrimp. For reservations, call 260-665-5663. To see the full menu, visit www.captainscabinrestaurant.com.
•Marko’s on 2nd in Decatur will have a brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy eggs Benedict, stuffed French toast, grits, sausage, bacon, fruit, pastries and cobblers. Bloody Marys and mimosas also will be available. For reservations, call 260-724-8880.
•Joseph Decuis in Roanoke will be open for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The meal is $35 (or $50 with two glasses of wine) and includes a choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert. Entrées are roasted rack of lamb, chicken breast, diver scallops or Wagyu beef brisket. A children’s menu is available for $10 and includes entrée, vegetable, fruit, beverage and dessert. Reservations are recommended; call 672-1715.
•The delivery service Waiter on the Way will be open from 3:30 to 9 p.m., with plenty of options to choose from. To order, call 442-3663 or visit www.waiterontheway.biz.
Purple Mountain Cheesecakes are now available by the slice at Downtown Pizza, 534 W. Berry St., and Higher Grounds Coffee House, 101 W. Wayne St.
Or you can order a whole cheesecake (at least 48 hours in advance of pickup). To order, call Glenn Ellenberger at 760-7194 or visit www.purplemountaincheesecakes.com.
“One of the things that make our cheesecakes really good is that we don’t freeze them. … They’re very fancy and rich-looking. I’ve had people come in and look at them and say, ‘Are those real?’ ” Ellenberger says.
The made-from-scratch treats are available in 4-, 6- and 9-inch sizes (the latter weighs nearly 5 pounds). Prices are $13 to $44.
Flavors include Irish cream, raspberry swirl, turtle and Reese’s peanut butter cup. You also can get them with chocolate or white chocolate ganache.
•Culver’s has opened at 6527 W. Jefferson Blvd., next to Spyro’s. Hours are 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
•A new Dunkin’ Donuts will open in Columbia City on Monday, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. The shop, at 545 Connexion Way, is next to a Marathon gas station on U.S. 30 W. and will be open 24 hours.
•Anastasia’s Café, 5723 Coventry Lane, has this feature for May: a fruit plate with beverage, croissant and choice of tuna, chicken or egg salad for $8.50.
•Cindy Friend Lifestyle Studio, 4203 W. Jefferson Blvd., will have a Mother’s Day wine-tasting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. It’s $25, which includes appetizers from Biaggi’s. Flowers from Fresh and DK Jewelry also will be available. Reservations are required; call 432-5533.
