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.
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.