Wooster, Ohio: A Culinary Gem Hidden in the Heart of the Midwest

WOOSTER, Ohio - Oct. 22, 2015 - PRLog -- Nestled in the hills of Wayne County in the heart of Amish country, Wooster, Ohio's (http://mainstreetwooster.org/) unique, european feel stems from the walkability of the city and is evident as soon as you set foot downtown.  A conglomeration of eclectic culture, green living, youthful exuberance, hard work and raw talent has seen this already charming community climb to a whole new level in the culinary world.  Local restauranteurs and chefs have flocked to the streets of Wooster lining them with cafes and eateries, each original from one another and bursting with its own vibrant flavor.

Local Roots, a co-op and community center that prides itself on organic groceries is the perfect example of why Wooster is on the forefront of the culinary arts and while it's hard to narrow down such an extensive list of spectacular restaurants, one can certainly try.  Oak Grove Eatery, a gastropub making in-house ham, coffee and cognac is not far from the Broken Rocks Cafe, which offers an array of house made breads.  The City Square Steak House has steak lovers swooning while Spoon Market, who coincidentally shares a space and sources from butcher shop Louie's Local Meats, gives mouth-watering deli sandwiches a whole new meaning. Remarkably places like these just keep showing up, making it easy for Wooster to satiate even the most discerning palate.

And it's not just the food itself that makes this Wooster so appealing, it's the whole feel and atmosphere of these establishments.  With one just as unique as the next, they're all interestingly original — Some like Umami Bites, which specializes in Asian to-go, have even embraced the food truck culture while the JAFB Brewing Company nails down the craft beer scene in a cool re-fabricated warehouse.

Of course if you want to go even deeper into Wayne County's Amish country there's Lehman's.  What started as a small hardware store serving the local Amish in 1955 has morphed into an unbelievable, have to see to believe quarter-mile long shopping experience that now helps those who have gotten tired of a throwaway society, grow and prepare their own food.  From handmade coffee mills and potato mashers to hand-cranked blenders and grain mills, Lehman's is the ultimate spot for the old school.

And last but not least, there's the famous Certified Angus Beef headquarters.  Bringing in renowned chefs from all around the world, these professionals have taken beef to the next level through meticulous education, creativity and an obsession with flavor.  Although not always open to the public, visitors are encouraged to visit their site and social media accounts to keep an eye out for tour opportunities.