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Mayor Don Plusquellic
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Mayor's Faves
Favorite Appetizer: Olives
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Mayor's Faves
Akron's Best Meal: Steak at Ken Stewart's or Diamond Grille
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Mayor's Faves
Favorite Attraction: He likes the Akron Zoo's lion, but his grandkids like the otters
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Mayor's Faves
Favorite Entertainment Venue: The Cabaret at Tangier or Akron Civic Theater
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David Giffels
Best New Book By A Local Author: 1st place for "The Hard Way on Purpose"
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Angela Roloff
General Manager, Rubber City ClothingBest Local Place to Buy Akron-centric Items: Rubber City Clothing
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DeVitis
Best Local Ethnic Market: 1st PlaceLeft to Right: Manager Nicholas DeVitis, President Robert DeVitis and Vice President Anthony DeVitis are co-owners of DeVitis Fine Italian Foods on Tallmadge Avenue, along with Laura DeVitis (not pictured), who is also the kitchen manager.
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Victor Tondaro
Chef at Piscazzi's The Merchant TavernBest Local Chef: 1st Place
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Countryside Conservancy Farmers' Markets
Best Local Farmers' Market: 1st PlaceMarket Locations: Highland Square, Howe Meadow and Old Trail
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Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
Best Local Place to Take Visitors: 1st Place
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Brandywine Falls
Best Local Natural Wonder: 1st Place tie between Brandywine Falls, Sagamore Hills; and The Gorge, Cuyahoga Falls
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Come to our Best of the City Event!August 9th at Summit Mall from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Hope to see you there!
To see the complete Best of Akron 2014 list and in-depth looks at 1st place winners, pick up our July issue at a newsstand near you!
Come Celebrate the 330!
Best of Akron Event
August 9th, Summit Mall
10 a.m. - 5p.m.
Meet our 2014 "Best of the City" winners, watch them receive their awards and find out why they were voted the Best by our readers. Sample the products and services each of our local winners has to offer!