Well Grilled Beau
Chef Beau Schmidt can send you on a worldwide tour of international cuisines from his dining room in the Fairlawn Hilton.
Food & Dining
The Holidays are a time for big roasts, fine wines, and family feasts.
Selections
Daily, weekly, monthly, or just when we feel like it, these are some of the drinks we have tasted recently.
Hamburger Heaven
The say the 'burger might have been invented by Akron natives, and our town is host to the National Hamburger Festival every summer. We reviewed many of the most popular patty sandwiches recently, and here are links to those entries in our "Flavor" Blog:
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Akron Life's Food & Drink Section and "Flavor" Blog are largely edited by Jim MacQueen. Please feel free to leave your comments on any posted entry. Restaurant owners, chefs, wine merchants, cocktail lounge operators, and their various public relations representatives should email any press releases or notices of upcoming tastings and events to Jim at sportserve@aol.com
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Safe Harbor In Portage Lakes
One of the oldest residents of the Portage Lakes District is the reliable Olde Harbor Inn. This restaurant remains exceptional through a couple of owner changes and despite the fact it offers fine dining and summer beach ambiance from one kitchen.
Nov 15, 2010 in Food & Dining
The Wine Merchants
There are more choices than ever when it comes to finding fine wines in the Greater Akron area. By Jim MacQueen
Sep 8, 2010 in Food & Dining
Fine Dining with a Rustic Feel
Whether seated inside or on the patio, guests to Ken Stewart’s Lodge experience elegant dining in the great outdoors.
Mar 23, 2010 in Food & Dining
From Pale Ale to Stout
Embark on a tour of nearby microbreweries and discover a love of craft beer.
Mar 10, 2010 in Food & Dining
Catering Made Easy
Industry experts offer advice on choosing a caterer and making yours an event to remember.
Jul 21, 2010 in Food & Dining
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International BeerFest Rocked Cleveland
This past weekends Beer Fest was a fabulous display of quality brew from across the globe. However, Ohio breweries Hoppin' Frog and The Brew Kettle really stole the show...
May 19, 2011 | 1 comment(s)
Beer Yourself at the International Beer Fest This Weekend
Over 200 brewers from around the world will be showcasing and sampling roughly 800 beers May 13th & 14th at the International Beer Festival at the IX Center. And before you ask — yes, you can taste the merchandise.
May 11, 2011 | 1 comment(s)
One For The Books: 35th Cleveland Film Fest Roundup
The 35th Cleveland International Film Festival has come to close. It was a year marked by record attendance and a host of fantabulously crafted cinema, including the akronlife sponsored "If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle," which won in its category!
Apr 8, 2011
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Burgundies For Thanksgiving
White or red burgundy style wines are one of the traditional choices with roast turkey.
Nov 9, 2011
A Little Downtown History
The history of Akron downtown redevelopment can almost be summarized in the story of Bricco.
Dec 13, 2010
A True Chablis
Real French Chablis is getting hard to find, but worth the effort to serve with holiday meals.
Dec 6, 2010
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