Food – THE DEVIL STRIP

Crafted Meadery offers contemporary brews, home delivery

November 23rd, 2020

Reporting, writing and photos by Ken Evans There is no doubt that beer is king in Akron. But, if one is willing to venture to the wilds of Mogadore, Crafted Artisan Meadery seeks to give Akronites a craft e... Read More...

Sanabel Bakery serves as a staple of Middle Eastern food

November 9th, 2020

Sanabel Bakery celebrates 17 years of serving Akronites Lebanese cuisine Reporting, writing and photos by Julie Ciotola For 17 years, Sanabel Middle East Bakery has served homemade, freshly baked c... Read More...

Welcome to Evelyn’s: Akronites bring Vietnamese coffee and Banh Mi downtown

October 8th, 2020

writing, reporting and photos by H.L. Comeriato As a kid, Vinh Nguyen grew up eating his mother’s recipes — Vietnamese dishes that inspired him to explore cultures and cuisines all over the world. ... Read More...

International Jerk brings something new to Summit Lake

September 21st, 2020

Reporting, writing and photos by Charlee Harris Have you been to Summit Lake lately? It is slowly becoming the go-to for fun new activities and adventures. And since International Jerk has opened, it's now ... Read More...

How To Akron: Growing and supporting local food

September 2nd, 2020

Compiled by Sonia Potter Akron has dozens of community gardens and local food initiatives aimed at making the city a better place and providing fresh, local food to Akronites. Let’s Grow Akron, Summit Food ... Read More...

Marques serves Cajun and Creole food and elegant cocktails at the East End

August 24th, 2020

words and photos by Sandy Maxwell How does an upscale restaurant manage to feel elegant but not at all stuffy or pretentious? A gracious and accommodating staff accompanied by a soundtrack of smooth jazz. D... Read More...

‘I don’t want to die’: Restaurant workers choose between earning money and risking infection with COVID-19

July 6th, 2020

by Abbey Marshall When Tori Haye went to the hospital in the first few weeks of the stay-at-home order during the COVID-19 pandemic, they found out they had Type 1 diabetes: Immunocompromised during a... Read More...

North Hill pop-up restaurant will feature new cuisine every week

June 25th, 2020

by Abbey Marshall Note: NoHi’s open date was pushed back following the publication of this article. The restaurant and its rotating chefs will begin taking delivery and take-out orders on weekends starting ... Read More...

The pandemic is making it harder for Ohioans with disabilities to access food

June 9th, 2020

by Alicia M. Hopkins The average person can go to a grocery store and buy the food they need on a regular basis. Imagine being a person who relies on someone, or a service, to be able to access food. Imagin... Read More...

The Akron Pizza Task Force visits Angelina’s Pizza House

June 8th, 2020

words and photos by Marisa Vaccaro, Akron Pizza Task Force The other night I stopped by Angelina’s Pizza House in Chapel Hill. Angelina’s is combined with Tommy’s Bar and Grille, making the menu pretty siza... Read More...

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Crafted Meadery offers contemporary brews, home delivery

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Crafted Meadery offers contemporary brews, home delivery

Sanabel Bakery serves as a staple of Middle Eastern food

Welcome to Evelyn’s: Akronites bring Vietnamese coffee and Banh Mi downtown

International Jerk brings something new to Summit Lake

How To Akron: Growing and supporting local food

Marques serves Cajun and Creole food and elegant cocktails at the East End

‘I don’t want to die’: Restaurant workers choose between earning money and risking infection with COVID-19

North Hill pop-up restaurant will feature new cuisine every week

The pandemic is making it harder for Ohioans with disabilities to access food

The Akron Pizza Task Force visits Angelina’s Pizza House