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New menu items include:
• Grilled-to-order burgers prepared from 100 percent American beef, seasoned and finished off with Gold Star’s secret “heavenly” sauce, an original recipe that dates back to the company’s roots as Hamburger Heaven restaurant in Mt. Washington
• Classic chicken sandwiches made with southern-style fried chicken breast, Gold Star heavenly sauce and pickles
• Hand-tossed entrée salads prepared to order with mixed greens and a variety of topping combinations, including the Harvest Chicken Salad, BBQ Chicken Salad and the Gold Star Chili Salad
• Double decker sandwiches made with toasted bread stacked in two layers with thinly sliced Blue Grass Quality deli meat and topped with American, Swiss or cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and mayonnaise
• Loaded fries selections including Chili Cheese Fries, Bacon Cheddar Ranch Fries, Loaded Bacon Chili Cheese Fries and Garlic Parmesan Fries with a house-made garlic aioli
• Hand-spun milkshakes in vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and special flavors including cookies-and-cream, all hand-blended and topped with fresh whipped cream
A grand re-opening celebration with specials and surprises is planned for late October. Guests will receive a free cheese coney with the purchase of any regular drink, have the chance to win free coneys for a year, and more.
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A history of giving back
The Ross Twp. location on Hamilton Cleves Road has been around for 21 years, involving itself in the community with in-kind and monetary donations to local churches, schools, football teams, and other organizations.
“We’ve tried to be a good community partner for the 21 years we’ve been in business, and the people of Ross have shown us great support in return,” said Sam Harsh, general manager of Gold Star’s Ross location. “This is just one more way we can show our appreciation for the community who joins us for a meal every day.”
Investing in the future
Gold Star has more than 75 corporate- and franchise-owned locations throughout Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. Its grand re-opening in Ross Twp. is one of many store openings and remodels planned for 2019. In the coming months, the organization plans to remodel or complete new buildings in Mt. Carmel, Springdale and Burlington, Kentucky.
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The upcoming store openings and remodels are the latest in a series of investments Gold Star has made in its restaurants in the last two years, including four remodels and one new restaurant builds in 2019, updated branding, and a new advertising campaign that differentiates the brand from other chili parlors in the region.
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