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While going to Waffle House on Valentine's Day may seem too hokey for a first date or new relationship, it can be a budget-friendly change of pace for friends, an established couple, or even a family with kids. The museum showcases relics and photos from over 60 years of Waffle House history. As you can imagine, the museum is small, but visitors find it chock-full of interesting items to explore. During the tour, you can expect to learn all about how the restaurant got its start. Because a trip to a Waffle House wouldn't be complete without waffles, the museum serves free waffles to guests.

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It turns out that Waffle House has a record label, and the chain has been making music for quite some time. Per NPR, the record label was the brainchild of Joe Rogers Sr. and has been in operation since the mid-1980s. While all the songs reference Waffle House or food in some way, they're not exactly jingles. Instead, they're songs in a variety of popular genres that you wouldn't necessarily notice were Waffle House-specific unless you listened closely to the lyrics. Slinging humble breakfast fare around the clock, Waffle House inspires deep and unyielding loyalty in diners like few restaurant chains (except maybe Whataburger) can. Those illustrious hash browns that somehow taste better when you’re intoxicated?

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No, I'm not talking about the ones at McDonald's that come in the form of a greasy patty. I'm talking about a massive plate of fried potato shreds that crunches under the weight of my fork and falls apart before it gets to my mouth. My expectation for this part of the meal was that I'd receive two thin, limp, very greasy, mostly fatty strips of the meat, because that's what I'm used to at non-specialty diners. I was completely surprised in the best way when it actually came to the table.

Waffle House doesn't do traditional advertising

Plus, it gives out free Waffle House souvenirs like hats and buttons so you can advertise your love for the iconic restaurant. We'd not blame you if you thought that Waffle House is called "Waffle House" because of its great waffles. If you've somehow managed to never order waffles from the restaurant, you're missing a real treat because they do have better-than-average waffles.

Both men pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including aggravated murder, murder, and felonious assault. At lease one person is dead in a brawl that happened early Monday outside a North High Street Waffle House near the Ohio State University campus, Columbus police dispatchers confirmed. Having tasted it myself, I now know why there is so much hype around this place. I loved being able to see the chef making each item to order, and I trust the chain to deliver when it comes to taste.

Waffle and Steak

I knew that it had to be tasty to have the kind of following it does, but I didn't expect the Waffle House chain to impress me on as many levels as it did. It was relatively thick — though not as thick as steakhouse bacon, of course — extremely meaty, and cooked to what I would personally call perfection. While there were crispy and crunchy bits aplenty, there were also long stretches of softer bites that allowed me to fully appreciate the beauty of the meat. At first, I used my fork to swirl the melting pat of butter into my grits. After taking a bite I definitely enjoyed them but noticed they were a bit bland. Anyone with severe food allergies might want to avoid Waffle House, as the restaurant can't guarantee that its cooking environment is free from any specific allergen.

In an industry with notoriously unpredictable scheduling practices, this kind of stability is quite enticing. Both managers and hourly workers also get paid time off, another uncommon benefit in the service industry. The Waffle House Catering Team can Scatter, Smother & Cover® your school function, birthday party, wedding, corporate gathering or any other event you can dream up! We have a variety of options available for you to get a real Waffle House Experience! We are happy to work with you to deliver a unique experience for your guests. While the chicken option may seem more nutritious, it is in fact higher in calories and sodium than the cheesesteak.

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You can find protein-based traditional dinners on the menu that come complete with greens and a carb side. The sausage, egg, & cheese biscuit has 650 calories, 48 g fat, 22 g saturated fat, 35 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 19 g protein, and 1,470 mg sodium. For meat lovers, ordering the bacon biscuit instead can stave off extra calories and fat.

The hashbrown bowls include a large order of hashbrowns, along with a protein of your choice, two scrambled eggs, and two slices of American cheese. If you leave out any of these ingredients, you can reduce the dish's total calories. While the cheesesteak is not the most nutritious protein, the Texas cheesesteak melt comes out to the most nutritious option in this category—even more so than the Texas grilled chicken melt.

All of the options contain a meat so there is no vegetarian choice here, but you can choose the most nutritious protein for you depending on flavor and preference. Non-allergen items are protein-based, such as bacon, sausage, and grilled chicken. The best entrée option for anyone with a food allergy is the garden salad, which doesn't include milk products. Waffle House is kid-friendly, with a breakfast menu for children that includes kid-size bacon and sausage. The establishment also offers a kid-size cheeseburger and grilled cheese, and both come with a side of hashbrowns instead of the traditional fries. The Texas bacon, egg, & cheese melt contains 730 calories, 51 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 39 g carbs, 10g sugar, 26 g protein, and 1,680 mg sodium.

About 175 restaurants participated in the tradition this year, and you can check the main website at the beginning of the year to find out if any of your local restaurants are among them. If want to experience the night for yourself, you'll need to make a reservation. Once you arrive, you can expect mood lighting, roses, relaxing music, special tablecloths, V-Day decorations, and possibly even a heart-shaped bendy straw. You may find a themed photo booth to help you remember that one time you went to Waffle House on Valentine's Day. There's even a special Valentine's Day menu, featuring items like sirloin, chicken, or pork chop dinners; a breakfast option; or a grilled chicken salad. You may even be served up with heart-shaped hash browns if the cook is feeling creative.

We watch through the window as customers shove and body slam each other or dance on countertops. Eventually, a police officer arrives to calm the situation with his Taser only to have someone run away with his gun. If you've never considered Waffle House as a Valentine's Day date spot, you're apparently missing out. The chain goes all out for Valentine's Day and has been doing so since the Waffle House in John's Creek, Georgia, started the trend in 2008.

It's believed that the burglars stole as much as $30 million from the facility, making it one of the biggest cash heists in the city's history, according to the Los Angeles Times, which broke the news of the crime. That amount would also surpass any armored-car heist in Los Angeles, the outlet reported. Yes, the All-Star Special with a side of hash browns was a lot of food for one person.

So as I planned my drive from Charleston to Atlanta with a stopover in Savannah, I knew this would be the perfect chance for me to try the famous breakfast-all-day spot. Waffle House pancakes are so fluffy because they’re putting the eggs in an electric egg beater before pouring the beaten eggs into a pan. Just be sure to visit their website to place your orders based on your location.

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Instead, as Funding Universe writes, people tend to learn about the chain from other people who love it. The chain has inspired numerous books, including a first-person narrative from a former line cook titled As the Waffle Burns as well as one by a pastor called — naturally — The Gospel According to Waffle House. The chain, which claims to have sold its billionth waffle sometime in 2015, recently saw both of its founders, Tom Forkner and Joe Rogers Sr., die within just two months of one another. Here now, a look back at the legend, and for fans near and far, everything you need to know about Waffle House.

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It's certainly not a job for everyone, but the gig has some good perks, too. Waffle House's commitment to cash doesn't stop with its customers, either. Reviews from Waffle House workers on job sites indicate that employees can also get paid in cash rather than check or direct deposit if they choose to.

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Although this dinner contains a high amount of protein, the calorie and sodium content make it the least nutritious option. As one of the most popular items after waffles, grilled biscuits are ordered more often than toast in a number of Waffle House locations. Alongside its breakfast hashbrown bowls, Waffle House offers hashbrowns sides, which come served regular, scattered, smothered, or covered.

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That first restaurant opened the door to create the Waffle House brand that you see today. As with other open-all-night eateries (including White Castle, Krystal, Denny's, Steak 'n Shake, IHOP and Krispy Kreme, as well as convenience store chain Sheetz), Waffle House has developed into a cultural icon. Part of their fame (especially that of Waffle House) is that they are so prominent along Interstate highways in the South. After opening a fourth restaurant in 1960, the company began franchising its restaurants and slowly grew to 27 stores by the late 1960s, before growth accelerated. Reached Tuesday by USA TODAY, a spokesman at the FBI’s Los Angeles field office said the agency had no information to release to the media. The Los Angeles Police Department, which has indicated it is also part of the investigation, did not immediately respond to USA TODAY’s request for comment.

Diners can choose from any number of Coca-Cola sodas, as well as other juices. With its diner-like environment, Waffle House is also a favored joint for late-night hangover eats, such as hamburgers and non-stop cups of coffee and Coca-Cola beverages. A quick internet search of news related to Waffle House will always yield a surprising number of recent hits.

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The healthiest choices are wheat toast, sliced tomatoes, and kid's-size bacon, which add another 320 calories, 20 g fat, 7.5 g saturated fat, 24 g carbohydrate, 4 g sugar, 14 g protein, and 680 mg sodium. The chicken dinner contains 565 calories, 21.5 g fat, 7.5 g saturated fat, 56 g carbs, 7 g sugar, 37 g protein, and 1,490 mg sodium. The dinner includes a garden salad, hashbrowns, grilled chicken, and Texas toast. If you want toast, consider asking to substitute the Texas toast for wheat toast, which is a more nutritious option. The two-egg breakfast with two scrambled eggs contains 180 calories, 14 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 2 g carbs, 2 g sugar, 12 g protein, and 120 mg sodium. If you order wheat toast and sliced tomatoes (the most nutritious sides), you'll add 220 calories for the toast and 10 calories for the tomatoes.

It also promotes people, at every level of the business, exclusively from within, rather than hiring outsiders. The company offers stock options to employees, and cooks earn bonuses based on how much food they prepare each day. Perhaps most enticingly, managers are guaranteed a six days on, two days off work schedule.

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The chain has four different menus to address shortages or situations that could occur when an area is experiencing a catastrophe. Since a large number of Waffle Houses are in the Southeast, one of the most common disasters they have to contend with is hurricane conditions. With the first Waffle House opening in Avondale Estates, Georgia, in 1955, it's no surprise that the Peach State has the most Waffle Houses in the world. Of the 1,972 Waffle House locations as of February 2023, 436 of them (about 22%) are in Georgia.

If you've never gone into the restaurant for its steaks, you probably should. Would you be surprised if we told you that Waffle House is the world leader in serving up T-bone steaks? It turns out that, every 15 seconds, a Waffle House server somewhere in the U.S. is placing a T-bone steak in front of a customer. That comes out to the chain serving about 5,760 T-bone steaks per day and over 2.1 million T-bone steaks per year. If you ever find yourself driving through Avondale Estates, Georgia, you can visit the very first Waffle House. While the building was transformed into a Chinese restaurant in the 1970s, the company later remodeled it to look like the original Waffle House before turning it into a museum.

If you must add a condiment to the biscuit, consider skipping the butter and jam and opting for a little honey. The biscuit and sausage gravy side has 470 calories, 30 g fat, 16 g saturated fat, 44g carbs, 3 g sugar, 6 g protein, and 1,810 mg sodium, which makes it more like an entree than a simple side in terms of calories. If you want a side are craving biscuit and gravy flavors, you may be better off ordering a grilled biscuit and a side of sausage. With its staple menu item in its name, Waffle House offers an abundance of—you guessed it—waffles.

The double "Original" Angus cheeseburger contains 625 calories, 46 g fat, 18.5 g saturated fat, 30 g carbs, 5 g sugar, 21 g protein, and 800 mg sodium. If you must have meat, but want to reduce calories, stick with the single original and skip the cheese. The "Original" Angus hamburger contains 465 calories, 33 g fat, 12.5 g saturated fat, 30 g carbs, 5 g sugar, 11 g protein, and 520 mg sodium. This hamburger competes with the nutritional value of other fast-food burgers, but you do get a nice sit-down environment at Waffle House.

As we said earlier, it's not unusual to expect a little late-night disorderliness at Waffle House. When everything else is closed for the night and Waffle House is the only place to hang out, crazy things can happen. However, in September 2021, utter mayhem broke out at an Austin, Texas, Waffle House. A fight that started among apparently drunk, impatient customers in a corner of the restaurant escalated when an employee threw a sugar shaker over the counter into the fray. You often have to work nights, weekends, and holidays, the restaurant is frequently very busy, and the customers can sometimes get a little out of hand.

To remove some of the sodium, skip the ham and order an egg & cheese hashbrown bowl (although you might still get charged the same). My breakfast meal cost $9.25 and came with one waffle, two eggs any style, grits, toast, and a choice of sausage or bacon. Tom Forkner advised Joe Rogers Sr. to name the business Waffle House because their waffles were the main food item on the menu. Furthermore, customers purchased more waffles on the menu than any other item.

SORG OPERA HOUSE MIDDLETOWN OHIO

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• Tyrus Live: Nuff Said Comedy Tour
• PHOTOS: Inside the new Smoochies, now open on Main Street in Hamilton
• Guided Tour of the Sorg Opera House
• PHOTOS: Middletown’s historic Sorg Opera House transforming through the years
• Comedy Night with Jeff Jena and Friends
• Drag Me To Brunch

They were successful, and ran the theater until 2010, when a water main break forced the opera house to close again. In 2012, the Sorg Opera Revitalization Group (SORG) formed to buy and reopen the building. Ricky Nelson, the original "teen idol," remains a chart topper and trail blazer to this day! The multi-talented Nelson starred along side his family in the TV series The Adventures Of Ozzie And Harriet, co-starred with John Wayne and Dean Martin in Rio Bravo, and placed a whopping 53 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, a new feature at the time. His single "Poor Little Fool" is considered to be the first number one song on the chart. After 19 more top ten hits, he was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1987 and is ranked #49 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Stars Of All Time.

Tyrus Live: Nuff Said Comedy Tour

Join us at the historic Sorg Opera House for our first Local Music Showcase, featuring three of the area's best rock bands for just $10! Known throughout Ohio as The Rubi Girls, this dynamic, close-knit troupe of professionals has been performing since the late 1980’s. Comprised of business owners, a filmmaker, a graphic designer, an IT director, a merchandise manager, a make-up artist, cosmetologists, hairstylists, and educators, the group began performing for one another in an attic during college. What started on Rubicon Street has grown into a frenzy for seating arrangements upon the announcement of a show. Romance of Iron and Steel (1938), documents ARMCO’s innovative rolling mill process.

PHOTOS: Inside the new Smoochies, now open on Main Street in Hamilton

The movie critic of the Cleveland Plain Dealer praised the film on its release, “…for perfection in all departments (camera work, editing, narration, etc.).” The print being shown is a recently restored version made possible with a grant from the National Film and Preservation Foundation. The Sorg Opera House, for over a century, attracted some of the country's finest dramatic and musical acts. Once again the theater’s goal is to entertain, enrich, and inspire our community. Hear about the legends that have graced the stage to the current efforts to preserve a piece of historical history in downtown Middletown.

Guided Tour of the Sorg Opera House

Visitors will also learn about the current ongoing restoration work on the theater, what SORG has accomplished so far, upcoming shows, and how they can help with future restoration efforts. Art Central Foundation is pleased to welcome the incomparable Rubi Girls to the stage of the historic Sorg Opera House for our annual Drag Me to Brunch fundraiser this year! We anticipate a big crowd for this one, so brunch will be an add-on ticket to the show with limited availability and will be held at Art Central Foundation's event space. The Rubi Girls will be performing a PG13 show for us, just like the movies, so content is appropriate for those 13 and over if accompanied by a parent. Whether he’s tackling the issues of race and activism in America today or confronting his past with stories of family, relationships, wrestling, and more, this is pure Tyrus at his unbridled best. The parallels he draws between current culture and his personal past are insightful, provocative, and profound.

The all NEW Nuff Said Comedy Tour is a powerful reflection on a complex life and a complicated world and a man that uses laughter to achieve his goals. Join us for a free event highlighting ARMCO’s past through a series of historically important films. A SORG Gift Card is only valid for ticket purchases, not at the concession stand. This historical gem not only has the history of more than 100 years of plays, acts, and standing ovations living inside its walls... But it also contains the legacy of those who have restored it back to it’s amazing glory. “That’s why we want to save these old theaters— to be able to step back into an era, with all the details, the glitz, the sight lines and the acoustics...

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Wesley Williams leads the puppies through a show full of surprises and laugh-out-loud canine comedy. Join Tyrus for a Meet & Greet after the show where you can get a photo and autograph. His New York Times best selling memoir “Just Tyrus” and pre-order “Nuff Said” which comes out in November will be for sale at the event as well. Proceeds from the concert and 50/50 raffle will benefit Middletown Rotary’s charitable projects which include helping local children through school based programs and community organizations like Sleep In Heavenly Peace and Abilities First.

In 1901, The Sorg began showing early forms of motion pictures, such as photo plays, and vaudeville performances before the operas. The live shows were discontinued in the late 1920s, and in the summer of 1929 a sound system was installed, turning the Sorg into a full time movie theater. Soon after, the Friends of the Sorg group was formed to reopen it as a live performance venue.

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Since this celebration, The Sorg has continued to fill its theatre with a variety of performances and shows. Middletown’s first multi-millionaire, Paul J. Sorg, had the opera house built as a gift to his hometown. Samuel Hannaford, who designed the Cincinnati Music Hall, was hired to design the 1,200-seat opera house. The historic Sorg Opera House is located in the heart of revitalized downtown Middletown.

Hot coming off of the heels of his last sold out comedy tour Tyrus is ready to entertain again with fresh new material but the same old common sense. Kevin Martin, chief curator of library collections at the Hagley Museum and Library, and Sam Ashworth, trustee and past president of the Middletown Historical Society, co-host the event. This performance is made possible in part by generous grants from the Middletown Community Foundation.

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The theater is within walking distance from bustling entertainment, breweries, and bars allowing you turn your trip to the Sorg Theater into a whole day of fun. A lifetime Middletown resident, Griffith said she understands why skeptics were leery when it came to the rebirth of the Sorg. She spoke last week to the Rotary Club and the members were surprised when she told them the opera house has no employees. Each tour will include a discussion of the history of the theater, with looks at the exterior features, lobby, theater, balconies, projection booth, backstage and downstairs dressing area. The tour lasts about an hour and a half, and will be led by a SORG volunteer.

Check out Middletown’s daily activities, or spend the day shopping at unique, locally owned retail shops just a few streets over. Since then, the opera house, constructed in 1890 and designed by architect Samuel Hannaford, who also designed the nearby Sorg Mansion, has experienced major renovations. Once considered another empty historic building in downtown Middletown, the Sorg Opera House has been rejuvenated, survived the coronavirus pandemic and is flourishing, said Nancy Griffith, board president of the Sorg Opera Revitalization Group (SORG).

Full of surprises and laugh-out-loud canine comedy, this performance appeals to children of all ages. In every performance, we invite the audience to take part in the show and maybe even step up on the stage. Although the renovations were quite an undertaking, The Sorg has been revived to its original grandeur. The theatre officially reopened in late 2017 with a performance called Celebrate the Sorg, featuring the Butler Philharmonic Orchestra.

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• Comedy Night with Jeff Jena and Friends
• Armco Night At The Movies
• PHOTOS: Inside the new Smoochies, now open on Main Street in Hamilton
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Its period fixtures, superior acoustics, and excellent sight lines attracted renowned artists from around the country. The open house gave the 150 visitors an opportunity to tour the Sorg, including the balcony, dressing rooms under the stage and its commercial building. The original Sorg Opera House sign that recently was uncovered was displayed in the lobby. Five years ago, the Sorg was named to the 2016 list of Ohio’s Most Endangered Historic Sites, a designation the non-profit organization SORG hoped would help raise money for the building’s rebirth. The Puppy Pals LIVE Comedic Stunt Dog Show is a hilarious presentation for the whole family and the dog lover in all of us, and this special fun-filled spectacle stars mostly rescued dogs. From shelters to showbiz, these pooches perform spectacular stunts and breathtaking feats.

Comedy Night with Jeff Jena and Friends

Full of surprises and laugh-out-loud canine comedy, this performance appeals to children of all ages. In every performance, we invite the audience to take part in the show and maybe even step up on the stage. Although the renovations were quite an undertaking, The Sorg has been revived to its original grandeur. The theatre officially reopened in late 2017 with a performance called Celebrate the Sorg, featuring the Butler Philharmonic Orchestra.

Armco Night At The Movies

Check out Middletown’s daily activities, or spend the day shopping at unique, locally owned retail shops just a few streets over. Since then, the opera house, constructed in 1890 and designed by architect Samuel Hannaford, who also designed the nearby Sorg Mansion, has experienced major renovations. Once considered another empty historic building in downtown Middletown, the Sorg Opera House has been rejuvenated, survived the coronavirus pandemic and is flourishing, said Nancy Griffith, board president of the Sorg Opera Revitalization Group (SORG).

PHOTOS: Inside the new Smoochies, now open on Main Street in Hamilton

The movie critic of the Cleveland Plain Dealer praised the film on its release, “…for perfection in all departments (camera work, editing, narration, etc.).” The print being shown is a recently restored version made possible with a grant from the National Film and Preservation Foundation. The Sorg Opera House, for over a century, attracted some of the country's finest dramatic and musical acts. Once again the theater’s goal is to entertain, enrich, and inspire our community. Hear about the legends that have graced the stage to the current efforts to preserve a piece of historical history in downtown Middletown.

Find us on the map - Sorg Opera House

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Middletown students will visit Sorg Opera House to screen horror film that touches on social issues of the' 60s.

Posted: Thu, 12 Oct 2023 07:00:00 GMT [source]

Visitors will also learn about the current ongoing restoration work on the theater, what SORG has accomplished so far, upcoming shows, and how they can help with future restoration efforts. Art Central Foundation is pleased to welcome the incomparable Rubi Girls to the stage of the historic Sorg Opera House for our annual Drag Me to Brunch fundraiser this year! We anticipate a big crowd for this one, so brunch will be an add-on ticket to the show with limited availability and will be held at Art Central Foundation's event space. The Rubi Girls will be performing a PG13 show for us, just like the movies, so content is appropriate for those 13 and over if accompanied by a parent. Whether he’s tackling the issues of race and activism in America today or confronting his past with stories of family, relationships, wrestling, and more, this is pure Tyrus at his unbridled best. The parallels he draws between current culture and his personal past are insightful, provocative, and profound.

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Wesley Williams leads the puppies through a show full of surprises and laugh-out-loud canine comedy. Join Tyrus for a Meet & Greet after the show where you can get a photo and autograph. His New York Times best selling memoir “Just Tyrus” and pre-order “Nuff Said” which comes out in November will be for sale at the event as well. Proceeds from the concert and 50/50 raffle will benefit Middletown Rotary’s charitable projects which include helping local children through school based programs and community organizations like Sleep In Heavenly Peace and Abilities First.

In 1901, The Sorg began showing early forms of motion pictures, such as photo plays, and vaudeville performances before the operas. The live shows were discontinued in the late 1920s, and in the summer of 1929 a sound system was installed, turning the Sorg into a full time movie theater. Soon after, the Friends of the Sorg group was formed to reopen it as a live performance venue.

Hot coming off of the heels of his last sold out comedy tour Tyrus is ready to entertain again with fresh new material but the same old common sense. Kevin Martin, chief curator of library collections at the Hagley Museum and Library, and Sam Ashworth, trustee and past president of the Middletown Historical Society, co-host the event. This performance is made possible in part by generous grants from the Middletown Community Foundation.

Bringing It Back to Life

Since this celebration, The Sorg has continued to fill its theatre with a variety of performances and shows. Middletown’s first multi-millionaire, Paul J. Sorg, had the opera house built as a gift to his hometown. Samuel Hannaford, who designed the Cincinnati Music Hall, was hired to design the 1,200-seat opera house. The historic Sorg Opera House is located in the heart of revitalized downtown Middletown.

The all NEW Nuff Said Comedy Tour is a powerful reflection on a complex life and a complicated world and a man that uses laughter to achieve his goals. Join us for a free event highlighting ARMCO’s past through a series of historically important films. A SORG Gift Card is only valid for ticket purchases, not at the concession stand. This historical gem not only has the history of more than 100 years of plays, acts, and standing ovations living inside its walls... But it also contains the legacy of those who have restored it back to it’s amazing glory. “That’s why we want to save these old theaters— to be able to step back into an era, with all the details, the glitz, the sight lines and the acoustics...

They were successful, and ran the theater until 2010, when a water main break forced the opera house to close again. In 2012, the Sorg Opera Revitalization Group (SORG) formed to buy and reopen the building. Ricky Nelson, the original "teen idol," remains a chart topper and trail blazer to this day! The multi-talented Nelson starred along side his family in the TV series The Adventures Of Ozzie And Harriet, co-starred with John Wayne and Dean Martin in Rio Bravo, and placed a whopping 53 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, a new feature at the time. His single "Poor Little Fool" is considered to be the first number one song on the chart. After 19 more top ten hits, he was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1987 and is ranked #49 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Stars Of All Time.

I think it’s for the next generation to be able to come in and see this kind of stuff," Chuck Miller, SORG President, told the Cincinnati Business Courier. In January 1935, a fire caused $10,000 worth of damage— which would have been $185,298 today— which caused The Sorg to close for several months. The Sorg closed again for a remodel in the late 1940s and a false ceiling was added, separating the upper balcony from the the rest of the theater to improve the sound. A historical gem with 100+ years of performances and standing ovations.

Count Down to Start Up (1970) follows the start-up process of ARMCO’s first fully automatic cold strip steel mill in Middletown. Their vision was to restore the building back to a beautiful and thriving theatre; filling the grand ballroom with patrons, entertainers, educators, and employees. The photo below is a postcard picture of  The Talkies debut  in 1929 at The Sorg Opera House on Main Street. Ami Vitori, owner of Gracie’s, a downtown restaurant, said when there are weekend shows at the Sorg business increases tremendously. The Sorg Opera Revitalization Group is pairing cupcakes with signature cocktails!

The theater is within walking distance from bustling entertainment, breweries, and bars allowing you turn your trip to the Sorg Theater into a whole day of fun. A lifetime Middletown resident, Griffith said she understands why skeptics were leery when it came to the rebirth of the Sorg. She spoke last week to the Rotary Club and the members were surprised when she told them the opera house has no employees. Each tour will include a discussion of the history of the theater, with looks at the exterior features, lobby, theater, balconies, projection booth, backstage and downstairs dressing area. The tour lasts about an hour and a half, and will be led by a SORG volunteer.

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Here are 16 of SoCal’s best places to order from a drive-thru. It's more than what people think of when they hear 'pub'; they have an entire dining room and a gift/import food shop attached--as well as ample outdoor space. Legendary plant-based chef Matthew Kenney transformed a former Del Taco into a completely vegan fast-food restaurant in 2021 and kept the drive-thru intact. Veg’d serves plant-based American fare with burgers, fries, smoothies, and more, like a kung pao bowl with cauliflower with tofu and zucchini. Morning bites include the breakfast sandwich with Just Egg, jack “cheese,” green chiles, avocado, Tater Tots, and green chile salsa. The drive-thru is pretty ancient and the food isn’t as fast as one would think, but that just means the food will be hot, fresh, and really tasty right out of the bag.

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Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions. Glassell Park’s timeless Patra’s continues to stand tall in Los Angeles while serving burgers, salads, sandwiches, and more. That’s correct, Piara Pizza’s South LA location actually serves pizza in a drive-thru capacity. It seems like the perfect addition to SoCal’s drive-thru culture where standard pies with deep dish are available, along with wings and garlic cheese bread. You’ll always be greeted with a warm hello and a smile by our lovely staff. Also, be sure to ask about our $4 Irishman Blonde and FREE fresh popped popcorn.

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Specializing in “The Perfect Pint,” we feature Guinness Draught as one of the premium beers served on tap. Originally opened in 1969, this underground pub highlights several varieties of whiskey and is accompanied by a food menu offering both traditional Irish dishes as well as sports-bar staples. Lucy’s is a Mid-City neighborhood spot, the kind of classic do-it-all restaurant that runs around the clock with quality burgers, fish and chips, and fries. There are also Mexican combination platters, tostadas, tacos, and what may be the most underrated breakfast burrito in Los Angeles. Southern California’s massive network of freeways and wide boulevards made the perfect backdrop for its drive-thru culture to prosper, especially after In-N-Out Burger introduced the two-way speaker box in 1948. Even today, LA’s drive-thru restaurants continue to thrive in communities all over greater LA with one iconic stop showcasing a La Puente building with a drive-thru connected by two giant chocolate donuts.

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What could possibly be better than driving through a giant replica of a doughnut while picking up a box of actual doughnuts? If any children are in the car, it’s guaranteed they will lose their minds. Before he was a teenager, Reilly became an underground legend.

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This local institution has been featured in such movies as Leaving Las Vegas, Patriot Games, and Life Without Dick, and has a long standing tradition of showcasing the finest musical talent in the Los Angeles area. Radio is a hybrid coffee shop and beer garden in South Austin, with a Veracruz All Natural truck conveniently parked out back.

His name was whispered in back alleys and speakeasies across the nation, and songs were sung to tell of his tales. The style of these songs would later become known as Rock and Roll and the tunes can still be heard today, blaring out of the Irish rock pub that bears his name. When he was three years old, prohibition hit the United States and Reilly became enraged at the thought of Americans going thirsty. Hell–bent on supplying illegal spirits to the American people, he stowed away on a whiskey boat bound for the dry nation. Reilly was now in a strange land, armed with nothing but a family recipe for Irish whiskey and a smuggler’s wit. He quickly organized a gang of misfits known as the Black Eye Society and took over the routes of the nation’s milkmen.

We are located just off the main street in HB on Olive and 5th street. The walls of the pub are covered by over 70 paintings by noted Irish portrait painter Neil Boyle. These portraits depict both notable Irish figures and longtime Molly Malone’s patrons and staff.

Just a few steps from the Hermosa Beach Pier on Pier Plaza, Patrick Molloy’s is an Irish inspired sports bar in Hermosa Beach, California, that provides a European pub atmosphere with an American flair. Showing sports on 30+ flat screen TVs, we carry every sports package imaginable. St. Elmo Brewing Company is where to go in South Austin for great beers, a huge patio, and Spicy Boys for fried chicken. It’s easy to dismiss celebrity-driven restaurants let alone one that skews plant-based. But in early 2023, actor Kevin Hart opened his flagship location of Hart House in Hollywood with a drive-thru. It’s here where staff prepare house-made plant-based chicken sandwiches, nuggets, and burgers, along with a fairly impressive oat milk chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, or Oreo shake.

This enabled him to deliver whiskey in cleverly disguised milk bottles right to people’s front doors. Molly Malone’s has been owned and operated by the same Irish family for 45 years. Walking in, you’d think a Dublin Pub had been miraculously transported to Los Angeles.

Boba Ave 8090 is a far better choice than queuing up at a random Starbucks drive-thru. The menu includes boba varieties including jasmine, brown sugar, and purple sweet potato, along with popcorn-fried chicken. Though there’s plenty on the menu at Pasadena's classic drive-thru, Top’s is all about the pastrami. As far as greasy spoons go, Hungry Horse is one of Long Beach’s favorites.

Experience a Los Angeles landmark, which for over 40 years has brought the city of Los Angeles some of the best local and Irish music within an authentic Irish pub environment. Gallaghers is an Irish Pub with Great Food and Live Entertainment in Long Beach, Come and Experience food , drinks and live entertainment. In 1995 the pub was was rechristened Draught Horse under new ownership. A 7bbl brewing system was added and the number of beer taps was increased to 74. Josh Wilson, formerly at the (now closed) Bitter End Brewery took over brewing operations. In 1999, ownership changed again and the Draught Horse changed back to the Draught House.

The Auld Dubliner has the warmth and feel of a small village pub in rural Ireland. Live Irish entertainment is featured on a regular basis with local and touring Irish bands performing Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. With more than 4 stars on all the review sites, our customers, speak very highly of our beers, food and mostly the warm service. We ordered two orders of fish and chips a couple weeks ago, and it was yummy.

The Irishman in beautiful Huntington Beach California, you’ll find nothing but a true Irish experience. From the perfectly poured pint of Guinness to the wide selection of premium authentic Irish Whiskey. The Auld Dubliner offers authentic Irish faire and premium beers and spirits, with a menu selection ranging from the traditional corned beef and cabbage, Beef Stew, and Shepherd’s Pie, to Rack of Lamb and grilled Salmon.

Ask for a little extra salsa for the breakfast burritos, chunky and just tangy enough to add a spicy kick. This Granada Hills drive-thru staple opened its first location in 1972 and has staying power thanks to its quality burgers, patty melts, soft serves, and shakes. But the massive majestic pastrami cheeseburger is best savored with a dining partner.

I remember going to this pub for the first time over 30 years ago. It was directly across the street from my first electronic jobs, at a stereo shop. I would go over here for lunch and have the most delectable shepherd's pie and fish and chips I've ever had anywhere onthe planet! They've also got a lot of other really great British meals here and I mean this is really authentic. Top it off with a frosty cold bass ale, and you're good for the rest of the afternoon. The food is excellent, the drink are top notch, the staff is friendly and professional and the atmosphere is as close to authentic as I've experienced in Southern California.

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Experience a Los Angeles landmark, which for over 40 years has brought the city of Los Angeles some of the best local and Irish music within an authentic Irish pub environment. Gallaghers is an Irish Pub with Great Food and Live Entertainment in Long Beach, Come and Experience food , drinks and live entertainment. In 1995 the pub was was rechristened Draught Horse under new ownership. A 7bbl brewing system was added and the number of beer taps was increased to 74. Josh Wilson, formerly at the (now closed) Bitter End Brewery took over brewing operations. In 1999, ownership changed again and the Draught Horse changed back to the Draught House.

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The Irishman in beautiful Huntington Beach California, you’ll find nothing but a true Irish experience. From the perfectly poured pint of Guinness to the wide selection of premium authentic Irish Whiskey. The Auld Dubliner offers authentic Irish faire and premium beers and spirits, with a menu selection ranging from the traditional corned beef and cabbage, Beef Stew, and Shepherd’s Pie, to Rack of Lamb and grilled Salmon.

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Cosmic Coffee is a coffee shop and bar with a huge patio where you can bring your dog and eat great barbecue from Leroy and Lewis. Draught House’s tap selection is one of the best in Austin (and definitely in Rosedale) and its vibes will make even a non-beer lover happy. Come on a weekend when the weather is nice and plan to stay a while on the huge patio. The Auld Dubliner’s interior was hand-crafted in Dublin, using the finest materials from all over Ireland.

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Pull up to the drive-thru and order charbroiled burgers, sandwiches, traditional breakfast, and teriyaki bowls or platters. Open since 1985, Old Time Drive-In is a legendary old-school drive-thru in Sun Valley. The menu is as classic as it comes, with familiar all-day options with pancakes, pastrami, burgers, plus an incredible patty melt.

Ask for a little extra salsa for the breakfast burritos, chunky and just tangy enough to add a spicy kick. This Granada Hills drive-thru staple opened its first location in 1972 and has staying power thanks to its quality burgers, patty melts, soft serves, and shakes. But the massive majestic pastrami cheeseburger is best savored with a dining partner.

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We are located just off the main street in HB on Olive and 5th street. The walls of the pub are covered by over 70 paintings by noted Irish portrait painter Neil Boyle. These portraits depict both notable Irish figures and longtime Molly Malone’s patrons and staff.

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The Auld Dubliner has the warmth and feel of a small village pub in rural Ireland. Live Irish entertainment is featured on a regular basis with local and touring Irish bands performing Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. With more than 4 stars on all the review sites, our customers, speak very highly of our beers, food and mostly the warm service. We ordered two orders of fish and chips a couple weeks ago, and it was yummy.

For decades, Inglewood’s Randy’s Donuts has maintained a walk-up plus a drive-thru. Thanks to Randy’s popularity and availability (this location is open 24 hours), both include long wait times that are worth it. Go for the classic glazed, buttermilk, or cereal-sprinkled variety. Born during a bar fight in Devlin, Ireland, Reilly came into this world swinging. The first day of his life, he lost an eye, took a man’s life, and developed an insatiable appetite for whiskey. Though the local Irish population has diminished, O’Brien’s has evolved to appeal to locals, but still retains that warm authentic feel of a real Irish Pub.

O’Malley’s on Main Pub and Restaurant is Seal Beach’s premiere, authentic Irish pub. But, if you just want a quiet drink or meal, hear a story, from one of our experienced friendly bartenders, meet friends, or make new ones, there’s no better place. If you have just moved here or, if you’re just visiting, you’ll feel right at home.

Boba Ave 8090 is a far better choice than queuing up at a random Starbucks drive-thru. The menu includes boba varieties including jasmine, brown sugar, and purple sweet potato, along with popcorn-fried chicken. Though there’s plenty on the menu at Pasadena's classic drive-thru, Top’s is all about the pastrami. As far as greasy spoons go, Hungry Horse is one of Long Beach’s favorites.

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This local institution has been featured in such movies as Leaving Las Vegas, Patriot Games, and Life Without Dick, and has a long standing tradition of showcasing the finest musical talent in the Los Angeles area. Radio is a hybrid coffee shop and beer garden in South Austin, with a Veracruz All Natural truck conveniently parked out back.

This enabled him to deliver whiskey in cleverly disguised milk bottles right to people’s front doors. Molly Malone’s has been owned and operated by the same Irish family for 45 years. Walking in, you’d think a Dublin Pub had been miraculously transported to Los Angeles.

The customer service was also excellent, friendly, professional. Josh Wilson continues to operate the pub, personally brewing hundreds of barrels of beer per year and curating the guest taps. “Unprocessed” would describe his philosophy toward making beer. All of the beers are unfiltered and no clarifying agents are used. Our beers are fresh, clean and hoppy in the way that only brewpubs can make them.

Specializing in “The Perfect Pint,” we feature Guinness Draught as one of the premium beers served on tap. Originally opened in 1969, this underground pub highlights several varieties of whiskey and is accompanied by a food menu offering both traditional Irish dishes as well as sports-bar staples. Lucy’s is a Mid-City neighborhood spot, the kind of classic do-it-all restaurant that runs around the clock with quality burgers, fish and chips, and fries. There are also Mexican combination platters, tostadas, tacos, and what may be the most underrated breakfast burrito in Los Angeles. Southern California’s massive network of freeways and wide boulevards made the perfect backdrop for its drive-thru culture to prosper, especially after In-N-Out Burger introduced the two-way speaker box in 1948. Even today, LA’s drive-thru restaurants continue to thrive in communities all over greater LA with one iconic stop showcasing a La Puente building with a drive-thru connected by two giant chocolate donuts.

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You may need an optometrist, ophthalmologist, or both. I am not a local, but I recommend to anyone who needs their eyes checked. I love this place..the doctors are very nice and I love it when I come inside and the nurses greet me. This is one of the most trusted eye Care places that I will go every time I have an eye problem.

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Our Port Charlotte location houses experienced family eye care specialists. Whether you’re seeking personalized care or thoughtful guidance, our board-certified eye doctors will help you with your eye exams, eye disease treatments, and eyewear selection. Overall, reviewers praised the professionalism and kindness of the staff and doctors, as well as the thorough and efficient eye exams. A few negative reviews mentioned long phone wait times, billing issues, and limited selection of men’s frames.

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The most common eye problems include refractive errors, age-related macular degeneration, and cataracts. Symptoms of these eye conditions include blurred vision, headaches, and eye strain. The kind of eye doctor you should visit depends on your issues.

My child was also very happy with his care and he felt included in the discussions and explanations. We have a large variety of high-quality, affordable frames to fit your unique style and personality. Most frames come with an unlimited 2-year warranty with a 1 to 2 year unlimited warranty on eyeglass lenses.

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The majority of patients were pleased with the minimal wait times, friendly staff, and comprehensive eye exams provided by this eye care center. However, a few customers reported unsatisfactory experiences with rude staff and billing issues. In general, reviews indicated the eye doctors offer excellent, professional care.

Quigley Eye Specialists’ fellowship trained, board-certified ophthalmologists could have you saying goodbye to your eyeglasses and contact lenses for good. We offer single-focus lenses, bifocals, and multifocal prescription lenses to meet all our patients’ needs. Some of the top designer brands we offer are Tiffany & Co., Oakley, Prada, Ray-Ban, and more, to meet your style needs as well as your budget. Early detection and treatment are the best defense against permanent vision loss due to glaucoma. World-renowned surgeons Dr. Thomas Quigley and Dr. Duane Wiggins have nearly 50 years of combined experience performing more than 100,000 cataract surgeries.

Schedule an appointment at one of our convenient Southwest Florida locations today. We provide a personalized experience to our patients, whether they are looking for sharper vision, in need of medical treatment, or looking for a more modern eye wear selection. We have the most advanced technology which allows us to prescribe the most precise prescription eyewear, specialty contact lenses, and to monitor the health of the eye. Our Port Charlotte location of Eye Centers of Florida offers the same family-centered eye care we pride ourselves on. When choosing an eye care clinic, look for a place that can address your specific needs.

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