We finally had a chance to find a new spot to eat and blog about. Emmy chose tonight. I had heard about Paxton's Grill. Had seen it on the corner when we ride on the Loveland Bike Trail. (the shot isn't good at all...still can't figure out the lighting for outside night photos)
The menu gives the history...
'Although Loveland, Ohio was named after the city’s first postmaster and early shopkeeper, James Loveland, the area’s first settler was Colonel Thomas Paxton. Born in Pennsylvania in 1739, Paxton moved to Kentucky in 1790. After having opportunity to observe the beauty of the Little Miami River landscape, Paxton traveled north, and in 1795 settled in the area now known as Loveland.
During the Revolutionary War, Thomas Paxton served as Lieutenant Colonel of the Second Battalion of the Bedford County Militia. Legend has it, that in 1777, Thomas Paxton ate Christmas dinner at Valley Forge with General George Washington and other illustrious military personnel, such as the Marquis de Lafayette and Alexander Hamilton.
Thomas Paxton is acknowledged for being the first to build a log cabin in the area. He died in 1813 and was buried in the family graveyard on the farm where he built his first cabin. Thirty-five years later, Colonel William Ramsey, a land speculator, laid out the town of Paxton, which was partially bordered by the Little Miami Railroad. A few years later, Ramsey laid out the town of Loveland, which adjoined the town of Paxton. Due to residents’ frequent stops at James Loveland’s General Store, the name Loveland caught on and in 1863, Paxton officially became Loveland and new boundaries were established.
Paxton’s Grill is housed in one of Loveland’s oldest buildings, built approximately the same time that the town of Paxton became Loveland. In January 2000, a few locals saw the need for a family friendly establishment and purchased this historic building with the goal of providing good food at reasonable prices in a comfortable setting. We welcome you to Paxton’s Grill and are proud to pay homage to Thomas Paxton and his early contributions to what is now called the Historic Loveland District.'
This is typical...Mark checking out the offerings and Michael reading the history and then telling us all about it...work for word.
Mark can't resist a bowl of chili. The verdict on this bowl...really had a lot of garlic. We all decided that it tasted to us more like a spaghetti sauce.
Love the seasoned waffle fries. Southwest chicken wrap. Really good but when I took a bite it dripped clear down the inside of my shirt sleeve to my elbow. Glamorous, I know. A really tasty sauce!
Emmy had a hard time deciding what to order but finally chose a corned beef Reuben. She had asked for a turkey and corned beef Reuban but was that was not possible. Delicious!
I ordered a Black and Bleu burger. Pretty bland because I didn't get any lettuce, tomato or mustard. Just wasn't feeling it tonight.
We had to wait about 10 minutes for a table so Mark and Michael waited outside by the fire. When our table was ready Emmy went to get them and they had disappeared. So I called him on his cell phone only to find out that they were in the candy store next door. So we had candy for dessert...some Necco Wafers, Beemans and Teaberry gum, some wax lips, four small peanut butter cups and my favorite...real licorice. Michael chose a gold coin and a solid chocolate race car. We have already decided to check out the candy store next time we ride our bikes to Loveland on the Bike Trail.
The atmosphere is nice. There aren't many tables and they are extremely close. You could easily overhear the conversations of the people around you. A nice, friendly staff. I'd like to try it again for lunch when it is not so crowded. As Michael would say..."I'd rate this a 2.5 our of 5."
We finally had a chance to find a new spot to eat and blog about. Emmy chose tonight. I had heard about Paxton's Grill. Had seen it on the corner when we ride on the Loveland Bike Trail. (the shot isn't good at all...still can't figure out the lighting for outside night photos)
You really can't miss the location...front and center, right on the corner.
'Although Loveland, Ohio was named after the city’s first postmaster and early shopkeeper, James Loveland, the area’s first settler was Colonel Thomas Paxton. Born in Pennsylvania in 1739, Paxton moved to Kentucky in 1790. After having opportunity to observe the beauty of the Little Miami River landscape, Paxton traveled north, and in 1795 settled in the area now known as Loveland.
During the Revolutionary War, Thomas Paxton served as Lieutenant Colonel of the Second Battalion of the Bedford County Militia. Legend has it, that in 1777, Thomas Paxton ate Christmas dinner at Valley Forge with General George Washington and other illustrious military personnel, such as the Marquis de Lafayette and Alexander Hamilton.
Thomas Paxton is acknowledged for being the first to build a log cabin in the area. He died in 1813 and was buried in the family graveyard on the farm where he built his first cabin. Thirty-five years later, Colonel William Ramsey, a land speculator, laid out the town of Paxton, which was partially bordered by the Little Miami Railroad. A few years later, Ramsey laid out the town of Loveland, which adjoined the town of Paxton. Due to residents’ frequent stops at James Loveland’s General Store, the name Loveland caught on and in 1863, Paxton officially became Loveland and new boundaries were established.
Paxton’s Grill is housed in one of Loveland’s oldest buildings, built approximately the same time that the town of Paxton became Loveland. In January 2000, a few locals saw the need for a family friendly establishment and purchased this historic building with the goal of providing good food at reasonable prices in a comfortable setting. We welcome you to Paxton’s Grill and are proud to pay homage to Thomas Paxton and his early contributions to what is now called the Historic Loveland District.'
Micahel is just getting over a week of high fever and no appetite. The only thing that really tastes good to him is mac and cheese. He liked it but says that the mac and cheese at Noodles and Company is way better. I got to taste his chicken...good.
The atmosphere is nice. There aren't many tables and they are extremely close. You could easily overhear the conversations of the people around you. A nice, friendly staff. I'd like to try it again for lunch when it is not so crowded. As Michael would say..."I'd rate this a 2.5 our of 5."
You really can't miss the location...front and center, right on the corner.
'Although Loveland, Ohio was named after the city’s first postmaster and early shopkeeper, James Loveland, the area’s first settler was Colonel Thomas Paxton. Born in Pennsylvania in 1739, Paxton moved to Kentucky in 1790. After having opportunity to observe the beauty of the Little Miami River landscape, Paxton traveled north, and in 1795 settled in the area now known as Loveland.
During the Revolutionary War, Thomas Paxton served as Lieutenant Colonel of the Second Battalion of the Bedford County Militia. Legend has it, that in 1777, Thomas Paxton ate Christmas dinner at Valley Forge with General George Washington and other illustrious military personnel, such as the Marquis de Lafayette and Alexander Hamilton.
Thomas Paxton is acknowledged for being the first to build a log cabin in the area. He died in 1813 and was buried in the family graveyard on the farm where he built his first cabin. Thirty-five years later, Colonel William Ramsey, a land speculator, laid out the town of Paxton, which was partially bordered by the Little Miami Railroad. A few years later, Ramsey laid out the town of Loveland, which adjoined the town of Paxton. Due to residents’ frequent stops at James Loveland’s General Store, the name Loveland caught on and in 1863, Paxton officially became Loveland and new boundaries were established.
Paxton’s Grill is housed in one of Loveland’s oldest buildings, built approximately the same time that the town of Paxton became Loveland. In January 2000, a few locals saw the need for a family friendly establishment and purchased this historic building with the goal of providing good food at reasonable prices in a comfortable setting. We welcome you to Paxton’s Grill and are proud to pay homage to Thomas Paxton and his early contributions to what is now called the Historic Loveland District.'
Micahel is just getting over a week of high fever and no appetite. The only thing that really tastes good to him is mac and cheese. He liked it but says that the mac and cheese at Noodles and Company is way better. I got to taste his chicken...good.
The atmosphere is nice. There aren't many tables and they are extremely close. You could easily overhear the conversations of the people around you. A nice, friendly staff. I'd like to try it again for lunch when it is not so crowded. As Michael would say..."I'd rate this a 2.5 our of 5."
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