Classic Eats

the people who are staying here at the lodge, then we have the day-tripper tourists, and then we have the locals.”

He also plans menus that will fit different tastes and budgets, from families on a summer trip to those looking for a higher-end experience. Rapposelli adds that those who visited the old lodge will be amazed by the new one.

White Turkey Drive-In serves up a flavor of the 1950s in the lakeshore community of Conneaut.

Open since 1952, Conneaut’s White Turkey Drive-In offers a little slice of roadside heaven. Founded by Eddie and Marge Tuttle, who also raised white Holland turkeys, the stand serves up retro fare and frosty soda from Rochester, New York’s Richardson Root Beer.

“We actually have a lot of the original root beer barrels, the original countertops,” says general manager John Mason. “A lot of the restaurant stuff is the same as the 1950s. We still have jukeboxes that you play 1950s and ’60s music on.”

Keeping with the classics, White Turkey Drive-In has a menu not far off from its original: shredded turkey sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, ice cream cones and root beer floats. The Large Marge tops a turkey sandwich with cheese and bacon, while the Big Ed and Super Ed are a

“It’s so vastly different,” he says. “This is the quintessential contemporary American lodge. It’s really about the views. The dining room is a big open space, with all glass windows overlooking the Old Man’s Cave area.”

Nicholas Dekker

20020 St. Rte. 664, Logan 43138, 740/270-6100, hockinghillsparklodge.com double cheeseburger and a double cheeseburger with bacon and an onion ring, respectively.

What was once, and still is, a simple stand with counter service is also now surrounded by a large picnic area where customers can dig into the drive-in’s sandwiches along with french fries, milkshakes, sundaes and more. (White Turkey Drive-In accepts cash only, but there is an ATM on-site.)

“Those sandwiches and the root beer are still No. 1 in everybody’s hearts,” Mason says.

“There’s nothing like a root beer in a nice frosty mug in the summertime.”

— Kelly Powell

388 E. Main Rd., Conneaut 44030, 440/593-2209, facebook.com/whiteturkeydrivein

Granville Brewing Co.

This former horse barn offers an inviting place to spend an afternoon with friends and a lineup of brews that focuses on Belgian styles.

Granville Brewing Co. has a rural setting as inviting as the beers made and poured in the renovated barn it calls home. Belgian ale styles are the focus, with a lineup that includes saisons, a witbier and a Belgian tripel that is counted among the brewery’s core offerings. There is also an IPA made with local hops and the occasional porter or stout on tap.

“One of my favorite beers is our [The] Traveller Pale Ale, an American pale ale finished with the yeast that we use in the Tripel,” says Jay Parsons, who co-founded the place with Ross Kirk in 2012.

Steven “Pinto” Wagner makes the beer, and Parsons credits him as the main driver behind the brewery’s liquid creativity. Brews are frequently rotated in and out, prompting locals to stop in on a regular basis. Beyond the beer, the rural charm of the combination taproom and brewing facility is reason enough for repeat visits.

“The barn we renovated was a horse barn,” says Parsons. “You can still see the stall doors on the outside. It’s a pretty unique experience inside.”

The brewery’s interior wall decor ranges from tin signs to framed posters, and its eclectic nature has prompted regulars to contribute their own items to the mix. For those who prefer to sit outside, there is a partially covered outdoor space. Don’t be surprised if the brewery cat shows its face as well.

“If the weather’s good, there’s a phenomenal view [of the countryside],” Parsons says.

While the brewery doesn’t have its own kitchen, it hosts a regular rotation of food trucks and invites customers to bring food in from outside. Parsons is quick to praise the small town that inspired the brewery’s name. Granville and nearby Newark together boast over half a dozen breweries, so craft beer fans can turn a visit into a weekend trip.

“Granville’s a phenomenal little town with great restaurants,” Parsons says. “We definitely encourage everybody to make a Licking County trip out of it.”

David Nilsen

5371 Columbus Rd., Granville 43023, 740/919-5495, granvillebrewing.com

Kick start summer with tasty wine slushies at some great Ohio spots.

By Kristin Long

Cool down this summer with a refreshing wine slushie. Many Ohio wineries are now offering specialty wine slushies, coming in many different fruity flavors.

Nestled within the Ohio River Valley, Valley Vineyards in Morrow serves a variety of delicious and colorful wine slushies. Time your trip with one of the winery's popular weekend cookouts or visit during special events to enjoy festive concoctions like red, white and blue slushies. Try wine slushies in raspberry, peach, pink lemonade and sangria flavors at Hocking Hills Winery in Logan. Paired with one of their charcuterie boards, the sweet wine slushies are the perfect way to balance the savory cheeses and meats.

Sunny Slope Winery in Big Prairie makes new slushie creations that are sure to surprise every time you visit. Specializing in small-batch fruit wines, Sunny Slope always has new delicious flavor combinations, mixing their wines to create a one-of-a-kind experience. Enjoy your slushie with a panini from the deli and relax while watching live music most weekends.

For delicious wine and good atmosphere without leaving the city, visit CLE Urban Winery. Tucked away in Cleveland Heights, this small business is warm and inviting. For something a little less sweet, try their signature frose wine slushies. Don’t have time to stay and enjoy? CLE Urban Winery now serves frozen packs to blend up yourself at home.

Sit down, kick back and sip an ice-cold wine slushie at Brandeberry Winery in Enon. The ever-changing flavor combinations will entice even the most traditional wine drinkers.