Stark Bites: Condado Tacos opening at Belden Village Mall; Walthers worker wins Yelp award
Condado Tacos is opening at 11 a.m. Thursday at 4183 Belden Village Mall Circle NW in Jackson Township following a confetti cannon celebration.
The taco chain specializes in original tacos, margaritas and tequilas. Condado Tacos locations also feature wall murals by local artists, highlighting local attractions.
“We couldn’t be more excited to open our newest Condado Tacos restaurant in Belden Village and to bring our fresh and delicious tacos, margs and tequilas to the city of Canton is truly exciting," Condado Tacos President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Artinian said in a press release.
“At Condado, we offer a craveable, unique and fun dining experience that matches your speed. We welcome all, and we are proud of our 'Come as You Are' atmosphere and culture in serving our guests an amazing experience that is unmatched for under $20. Ohio is where it all started for Condado, and we have an incredibly loyal following throughout the state, and Belden Village Mall in Canton is an area we’ve identified as ideal for a Condado Tacos location.”
During the grand opening celebration, the first 100 people in line will be awarded with a “Year of Yum” Limited Edition Original Artist Designed T-Shirt. All guests will receive a free taco with purchase and $5 signature margaritas all day.
In addition to the regular menu, Condado Tacos offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, starting at $4. There also is the option to build-your-own taco, and Condado has a full bar with a large assortment of tequilas and specialty margaritas.
To celebrate the community, Condado Tacos works with local artists to paint the restaurant wall’s with street art-inspired murals. This location features work from 12 local artists.
Condado Tacos opened its first location in Columbus in 2014. The restaurant now has 37 locations throughout Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and North Carolina.
Condado Tacos in Jackson Township will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. For more information, visit condadotacos.com.
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Walthers Twin Tavern worker wins Yelp Servies Award
Aleigha Spreadbury, who works at Walthers Twin Tavern in North Canton, won the Best Hustle Servies Award from Yelp for Restaurants.
The Servies, presented by Yelp for Restaurants, are the first awards solely dedicated to front-of-house staff at restaurants.
With more than 7,500 nominations and nearly 18,000 votes, eight winners across the U.S. were awarded Servies awards.
“Each one has an inspiring story and embodies the flexibility, positivity, knowledge, dependability and memorability that makes front-of-house staff so special,” states the Servies website.
Spreadbury started working at Walthers at a young age to pay for a trip to New York and quickly became a depended-upon staple at the restaurant, stated the news release from Yelp.
The Servies were created to celebrate front-of-house restaurant employees who keep restaurants running, go above and beyond for customers and bring their best attitudes to work.
Nominations were made by coworkers, customers, friends and family. Yelp for Restaurants’ panel of judges selected the finalists, and the public vote determined the eight winners.
Winners received a trophy, a $3,000 gift card “tip” and a new pair of Snibbs shoes.
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McKinley Museum to host Soup at Six on Nov. 10
The McKinley Museum will host a Soup at Six event covering “The People’s House: A History of the White House” from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 10.
Join McKinley Museum Executive Director Kim Kenney to learn more about the most popular historic home in America. The program will cover the design and major restorations of the house and will feature an in-depth look at the rooms of McKinley’s White House from its archives.
The cost is $20 per person and includes soup, bread, a drink, dessert and the program. Pre-paid reservations required. For more information, visit mckinleymuseum.org.
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