By Piqua Resident

October 5, 2009 6:12 PM | Link to this

FYI: It’s alright to see someone succeed outside of Dayton, not everyone is trying to “save” the city.

By Piqua Man

October 3, 2009 10:27 AM | Link to this

Been to Toone P’s several times already. Prices are very reasonable and the food is good. Obviously Dave and Trent have issues with Piqua. Perhaps they are just ignorant individuals. Give Toone P’s a try, I believe most people will like it.

By jacob

October 2, 2009 9:38 PM | Link to this

Look, I like good restaurants as much as the next person. I love L’Auberge, Barnsider, and C’est Tout. Trust me, Toone P’s is a GREAT restaurant. The original branch is in Sidney, and the food and service are superb. I do agree that Piqua is a dump, but take a flyer on this place, it’s definitely worth it. Sandy - I think you need your head checked if you can even try and compare Chicago & Dayton. If Chicago’s a cesspool, then Dayton must be….well, I can’t think of what’s lower than cesspool, but you get the idea.

By disgusted

October 2, 2009 6:45 PM | Link to this

Say ‘oink’ Dave and get your snout out of the air, you snob.

By Dave

October 2, 2009 4:55 PM | Link to this

So this is what passes as upscale up there? LOL

By Scheming

October 2, 2009 3:27 PM | Link to this

I would like to see this place go under so they can FINALLY serve Winan’s coffee at events at the Fort Piqua Plaza. Currently, Toone has the sole rights to all beverage services in the building (even if you hire an outside caterer). The services are VERY expensive and Winan’s serves better coffees. Also, this unfinished Toone Wiggins place has been an eyesore ever since the hotel reopened a YEAR ago.

By Sheryl Cowers

October 2, 2009 1:59 PM | Link to this

I’ve been to those cities, Sandy. They’re hardly cesspools. And if the companies that happen to be based in those cities want to do something here and provide jobs, why on Earth would you not want them to. Sounds like someone has some sort of inferiority complex.

By Mover

October 2, 2009 12:42 PM | Link to this

Been to the Sidney location dozens of times. The food is great. The atmosphere is nice. The staff is very friendly and the wine list is very nice. Good luck Toones!

By g.b.

October 2, 2009 12:40 PM | Link to this

Piqua is a great community, and there are plenty of residents that can afford Toone”s. Wish them all the best.

By Steven

October 2, 2009 12:32 PM | Link to this

I have lived in Centerville, Kettering and now live in Troy and there is no difference in Piqua than any of these other cities. South of Dayton just thinks they a better. I like the North of Dayton crowd much better, not fake like the south. They did however make the wrong choice for the Restaurant to go inside Fort Piqua. Their Restaurant is Sidney is very rude and not accommodating at all. I will give them a try after they have been open 30 days to see if they are any better.

By LTM3

October 2, 2009 12:22 PM | Link to this

Piqua has had fine dining before - remember the Springs. Then there is also Alliston Manor. It’s nice to see the Fort Piqua Hotel come back to life.

By Sheryl Cowers

October 2, 2009 12:10 PM | Link to this

So even, though they already have a location in Sidney, it makes sense to you to move much further South, Sandy? Considering how you don’t want the area to attract jobs from companies outside Dayton, no one should take advice from you as to what to do business-wise.

By Sheryl Cowers

October 2, 2009 12:06 PM | Link to this

Piqua’s Miami County neighbors Troy and Tipp City have some fine restaurants. It’s about time Piqua has something.

By Get Real

October 2, 2009 12:03 PM | Link to this

Ate a couple of times at the Sidney location. The price is a little high but was worth it. Hope they do well in Piqua.

By fritzi

October 2, 2009 11:32 AM | Link to this

I can tell you 1st handed if you have the surroundings, people and good food the people will come. 40+yrs Jay’s, Colony Club, Annarinos We had a lot of repeat customers coast to coast.

By GP

October 2, 2009 10:59 AM | Link to this

I thought upscale in Piqua meant a drive-thru Waffle House.

By Running a restaurant is hard work.

October 2, 2009 10:55 AM | Link to this

Running a restaurant is hard work. “Badmouthing” someone/something on the DDN website isn’t (Ryan, Dave, Trent). Good luck Dennis.

By Mike

October 2, 2009 10:46 AM | Link to this

Take it easy Dave. How about a little respect for the fine communities surrounding Dayton and the Miami Valley.

By Ryan

October 2, 2009 10:44 AM | Link to this

I just don’t see the logic in putting an upscale restaurant in a location where there is no market for it. The people in Piqua who could afford Toone P before just drove to Sidney. Locating further south would’ve been a better idea to attract more of a Dayton Crowd

By Dave

October 2, 2009 9:38 AM | Link to this

An upscale restaurant in Piqua? Isn’t that like putting a bowtie on a pig?

By Trent

October 2, 2009 9:03 AM | Link to this

The headline is misleading. Whenever I see “upscale restaurant” and “Piqua” in the same sentence, my brain automatically thinks “Waffle House” or “Ponderosa”, not a place that has a legitimate chef…

By Greg

October 2, 2009 8:34 AM | Link to this

Toone P catered our wedding a few years ago. The food is unbelievable and the staff is wonderfully friendly. Try those crab cakes! Best I’ve ever had, and I lived in Baltimore for six years. Good luck Dennis & co.!!!