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FOOD & DRINK
Best burger: Ido Bar & Grill dazzles with old school charm and taste
Open: Tuesday thru Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Lots of Akron foodies who prioritize dine-in experiences over drive-thrus know about Ido Bar & Grill. For years, this locally owned favorite at 1537 S. Main St. in Firestone Park has offered an equally welcoming and casual atmosphere, highlighted by a menu that blends American and global flavors.
Best breakfast and brunch: The Eye Opener serves it up with a Rubber City vibe
Open for breakfast: Monday thru Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open for dinner: Monday thru Friday, 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (last seating) Step into The Eye Opener, and you will find morning eats, drinks with a little extra something added in and Rubber City nostalgia.
Best bar/brewery: Cheers to Lock 15’s vibrant bites and beers
Phone: (234) 900-TAPS (8277) Open: Tuesday thru Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. There are so many things to like about Lock 15 Brewing Co. They smoke their meat. The seven-barrel brew house, visible through the...
Outdoor Symphony Performances and Summer! Nothing Better
A beautiful summer filled with music — the Akron Symphonic Winds scheduled appearances are here:. Share the joy of music with the Akron Symphonic Winds and the City of Green on Friday, July 12th, 7pm at the Green Ampitheatre in Central Park, 1795 Steese Rd., Green, OH. This concert is free and no tickets are required. “Akron Symphonic Winds, Bringing Communities Together Through Music”
Celebrating 90 years in business, Swensons Drive-In fuels growth by embracing its legacy
When Jeff Flowers graduated from a local high school and enrolled in the University of Akron, the first thing he did — “like many Akron natives,” he says — was apply for a job at Swensons Drive-In Restaurants. As a “curb server” tasked with rushing orders out to customers’ cars “with a sprint and a smile,” Flowers quickly learned that his job wasn’t just serving handspun milkshakes or olive-topped Galley Boy burgers; it was delivering a memorable experience for every guest, every time. Ever since the iconic drive-in began flipping burgers back in 1934, Swensons has become revered both for its fresh-grilled, made-to-order meals, as well as its friendly, speedy curbside service.
The Desert Inn restaurant in Canton is now under new ownership
The Desert Inn has new owners, but it's remaining in the family. Markos and Danielle Shaheen are now operating the Canton restaurant located at 204 12th St. NW, taking over from Markos' parents, Mark and Tina. The parents started the restaurant in 1970. ...
A Man-Made Stream Brings Retreat to a Hudson Backyard
Man-made stream brings relaxation and peace to homeowners' property. By Lynne Thompson. The 187-year-old town of Hudson looks like a location Disney might use to shoot a movie set in a kinder, gentler America — a picture-perfect kind of place where residents expect to enjoy peace only broken by the occasional sound of a lawnmower. But appearances can be deceiving, as one couple discovered.
Best restaurant: Cilantro spices up Akron’s food scene
Open: Monday thru Thursday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturday 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Step inside Cilantro restaurant, and you’ll discover a scenic escape from downtown Akron. The upscale restaurant features a stylish open concept with warm ambient lighting and tables decorated with classy wine glasses and folded orange napkins as a pop of color.
Good food, ambience and style mark Signal Akron’s Best of the City winners
Here they are Akron, the inaugural Best of the City winners. With your help, we found some of the food and drink that makes Akron authentically Akron, from Ellet to Firestone Park to Highland Square to downtown. Starting today, we’ll showcase two winners from our 10 categories every day to...
185th Street Stroll Blows into the Garden!
The Memorial Park Community Garden transformed into a scene straight out of a Monet painting! A warm breeze, the kind that carries the scent of freshly cut grass and blooming roses, danced through the garden during our 185th Street Stroll. Seasoned gardeners and curious newcomers alike enjoyed a day of...
Enjoy a Little Tuesday Music Outdoors at Silver Creek Metro Park
Tue 7/9 @ 7-8PM The Summit Metro Parks are colonizing Tuesday evenings with a series of concerts in various parks and alongside lakes. It’s even got its own Metro Parks Ensemble to perform the pop standards and traditional tunes that cross generations. It’s a pleasant and relaxing way to...
As more things change, some things must stay the same
Swensons has grown considerably since its founding 90 years ago. And because of its growth — moving from a single location in West Akron to 21 restaurants today across Ohio and its first out-of-state location in Indiana — change has been necessary. But that change has had to be balanced with what has made Swensons special to generations of customers.
Porthouse Theatre Presents Lighthearted, “Habit-Forming” “Nunsense”
Nunsense, the 1985 Off-Broadway smash hit musical with book, music and lyrics by Dan Goggin, has been a hit at countless small theaters and cabarets across the country, offering likeable, lightweight entertainment that keeps bringing in crowds. It’s a fluffy little confection that grew out of a line of greeting...
Splendid food, atmosphere at Gervasi's Crush House
Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa in Canton is an award-winning gem, and has a perfect spot to grab a bite with a friend on a warm summer evening. We selected one of the five dining and imbibing areas, The Crush House Wine Bar & Eatery. We arrived on a weeknight in time for Happy Hour specials (until 6 p.m.). Asked to be seated outside, we went upstairs and were seated on a narrow porch area with the...
Cleveland Orchestra at the Movies: Final tune builds alongside title character in ‘Indiana Jones’ performance
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — You’ll definitely want to stick around for the credits at Blossom Music Center this weekend. The Cleveland Orchestra sounds marvelous playing John Williams’ entire score for “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark,” but the famous title tune — the “Raiders March,” teased in snippets throughout the movie — doesn’t appear in full until the very end.
Stark County roundup: News from around the Canton region
Canton Woman’s Club offers Hall of Fame Grand Parade and Breakfast Buffet CANTON – The Canton Woman's Club's annual Hall of Fame Grand Parade and Breakfast Buffet will be Aug. 3 at 822 Market Ave. N. Club doors open at 7 a.m. There will be food options before and after the parade, plus...
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