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Diamond Grille: Akron’s Iconic Restaurant Delivers fine dining with warm hospitality
By Teresa Sroka Just West of Downtown Akron stands a small, unassuming building on West Market Street with...
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Vinifera opens elevated wine and whiskey tasting room in Cuyahoga Falls
Reporting, writing and photos by Emily Anderson After being married for 25 years, raising two children and excelling...
Shop local: Picked Proteins serves up vegan meat alternatives in Akron
Reporting, writing and photos by Ken Evans As Akron’s food scene continues to mature and the city tries...
Ogarth’s kitchen brings Jamaican street food culture to South Akron
Reporting, writing and photos by Charlee Harris Ogarth Thompson was born to cook, and after over 20 years...
The Brooklands Bar: former Goodyear Heights’ speakeasy still draws a crowd
Writing, reporting and photos by Emily Anderson It’s hard to drive through Goodyear Heights and not feel a...
Beanhead Brothers ‘was a no-brainer’ for lifelong friends
by Noor Hindi For Derek “Tricky” Fromby, opening The Beanhead Brothers “was a no-brainer.” For 15 years, Fromby...
Restaurant industry veterans launch Divine Food, Spirits, Wine in Cuyahoga Falls
Reporting, writing and photos by Emily Anderson Anyone who has worked in a restaurant here in Akron knows...
ThaiSoul Fusion Grill: Creative cuisine made with love
Reporting, writing, and photos by Brynne Olsen Meeting on a blind date when they were 15 years old,...
Homebrew shop Grape and Granary stays busy during the pandemic
Reporting, writing and photos by Emily Anderson The shop at 915 Home Avenue has been a fixture in...
Neighborhood tavern quietly celebrates 30 years
Reporting, writing and photos by Emily Anderson It was 1990 when Chuck and Helen James, along with their...
Crafted Meadery offers contemporary brews, home delivery
Reporting, writing and photos by Ken Evans There is no doubt that beer is king in Akron. But,...
Sanabel Bakery serves as a staple of Middle Eastern food
Sanabel Bakery celebrates 17 years of serving Akronites Lebanese cuisine Reporting, writing and photos by Julie Ciotola For...
Welcome to Evelyn’s: Akronites bring Vietnamese coffee and Banh Mi downtown
writing, reporting and photos by H.L. Comeriato As a kid, Vinh Nguyen grew up eating his mother’s recipes...
International Jerk brings something new to Summit Lake
Reporting, writing and photos by Charlee Harris Have you been to Summit Lake lately? It is slowly becoming...
How To Akron: Growing and supporting local food
Compiled by Sonia Potter Akron has dozens of community gardens and local food initiatives aimed at making the...