After a four-month-long major remodeling project, the wait if over.

Tavern 101, on Ada’s Main Street, re-opens tonight (Monday, July 20) with a limited menu, according to Beth Ann Bass.

“The limited menu gives our staff a chance to ease into the updated menu an new facility,” said, adding, “We are very pleased with the results and we hope you will be too. We ask for your patience and understanding with our reopening and all the new guidelines that we are required to follow per Gov. DeWine.”

For tonight only there will be no to-go orders.

Following the Monday opening, hours are:
Mondays 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Tuesdays 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Saturdays 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Closed Sundays

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In January 2017, Bill and Beth Ann Bass purchased Little Mexico from Cheryl Dye, who has owned the restaurant for 11 years. The business was renamed Tavern 101 at that time.

The Bass family
The Bass family is well-known in the community, having grown up here and are owners of William Bass Trucking, with a fleet of semis. The trucking company is located west of Ada on SR 81.

Last November Bill and Beth Ann joined an elite Ada club as the couple received the 2019 Ada Distinguished Citizen Award. Their community involvement touches nearly every aspect of Ada.

The person nominating them for the honor wrote: “Bill and Beth Ann are the power couple who accurately portray the model of service through their hard work and dedicated labor to the Ada community.

“Both could be labeled as over-achievers, as they don’t know the word ‘can’t’ or ‘it won’t work.’ They epitomize the definitions of volunteering and generosity.

“While growing their trucking company, farming and serving the school and community they nurtured a family of four boys, Ian (deceased), Trent, Dalton and Levi.

“They continue to give, mentor and stand firm in their sense of servanthood to care for the Ada community.”

The couple served as active and participating members on the Farmers and Merchants Picnic board for over 20 years. Beth Ann served as president several of those years while Bill assisted with food booths, truck and tractor pull and the greased pig contest.

Beth Ann served as treasurer of the Ada Athletic Boosters for over 10 years. Bill is an active member of the Ada Lions Club. Bass Trucking provides the location for the club’s annual spring mulch sale.