Best of the City Event Vendors

63 Corks

A premier dining destination offering a chef-driven fine dining menu, 63 Corks gives guests an elevated, farm-to-table culinary experience. Its seasonally inspired selection includes gourmet small plates, handmade pastas, fresh seafood and more. 

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Akron History Center

In the halls of its 3,000-square-foot museum, the Akron History Center showcases everything the Rubber City has seen and been through. From music to industry and everything in between, the History Center is the top spot for 330 History lovers.

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Aladdin's Eatery

A Northeast Ohio staple, Aladdin's Eatery now provides a diverse selection of Lebanese fare to four states. With a dedication to fresh ingredients and accessibility to a variety of diets, Aladdin’s values every part of the guest experience. 

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Angel Falls Coffee Company

Located in the Highland Square neighborhood and in operation since 1996, Angel Falls Coffee Company is a locally owned roaster and retailer of premium coffees and teas. It also offers pastries and a full lunch menu.  

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Big Eu'es BBQ

Big Eu'es BBQ brings Southern, down-home flavors to Northeast Ohio with its juicy meats, slow-cooked over hardwood and seasoned with its very own house rubs. Order classic entrees such as ribs, pulled pork and brisket with cold drinks and house-made sides and sauces. Or share the delicious flavors at your next event with Big Eu'es’ catering services.

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Buckets

LeBron James’ home team serves up Akron’s best bucket of chicken and all your favorite comfort foods at this new restaurant inside House Three Thirty. At Buckets, it’s good food, it’s good times – we promise.  

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Cilantro Thai & Sushi Restaurant

Since 2009, Cilantro Thai & Sushi Restaurant has brought fresh, authentic Thai cuisine to the Akron area, serving a menu with stir-fries, sushi, soups, noodle dishes and more.

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Circle of 5ths

Nicknamed the front door to Akron's Historic Arts District, Circle of 5ths is located directly above Blu Jazz. Enjoy expertly crafted cocktails while the bartenders play vinyl. Try Midwestern comfort food with an Eastern European influence, made from scratch by passionate taste makers — it keeps guests coming back for more.

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Crafty Steere 

Visit Akron’s No. 1 artisanal food market, Crafty Steere. It features handcrafted, small-batch foods made with local ingredients from local restaurants and makers. Also look for favorites from late Akron staple West Point Market. 

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Doggy GoGo Kitty GaGa

Serving Stow and the surrounding communities since 2008, Doggy GoGo Kitty GaGa grooming spa creates lasting connections with clients and pets.  Its knowledgeable, compassionate staffers care for your animals as if they were their own, providing holistic services and keeping your pet healthy and relaxed —  in addition to looking great.

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El Patrón Tequilería & Cuisine

At Luis Escudero’s El Patrón Tequilería & Cuisine, there’s everything that a fan of Mexican cuisine can enjoy — tacos, burritos, and a cocktail menu that goes as far as the eye can see. Located downtown, this spot is the perfect nightcap for a fun day in Akron. 

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Hoppin’ Frog Brewery 

For 20 years, Hoppin’ Frog Brewery has crafted a custom collection of handcrafted beers. In addition to its brick-and-mortar location in Akron, Hoppin’ Frog also distributes beer in 22 states and 38 countries.

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The Industry Kitchen & Bar

The Industry Kitchen & Bar provides a unique big city dining experience locally in Green. It’s dedicated to bringing you the latest trends in both food and drink — from chef-inspired plates to handcrafted cocktails.

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Killer Video

Killer Video is Akron's brick-and-mortar antidote to the streaming algorithm. The nonprofit living museum and archive preserves video store culture through thousands of rare VHS tapes, vintage film artifacts and a gallery hosting rotating spotlight exhibits. Currently expanding into a full-scale media campus and third space, Killer Video anchors film culture with flashback screenings, an annual film festival and quarterly Dead Media Markets. The expanded footprint will debut an intimate micro-cinema, an active rental library exceeding 10,000 titles and a boutique storefront carrying premier physical media labels and local art. 

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Kingfish

Kingfish is an upscale seafood restaurant in Akron offering fresh, seasonally inspired coastal cuisine. Known for its fresh oysters, private dining and event space and hospitality, it provides a fine-dining experience featuring premium fish, steaks and cocktails.  

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Lock 15 Brewing Co.

Located in the Cascade Lofts building in Akron, Lock 15 Brewing Co. not only houses a seven-barrel brew house visible to the main dining room but also an open kitchen where chefs prepare its culinary-forward rustic, fresh cuisine. 

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Malley’s Chocolates

Founded in 1935, Malley's Chocolates is headquartered in Cleveland. For more than 90 years, Malley's has been creating premium chocolates and unforgettable memories for generations of families. With 18 locations across the Northeast Ohio region and a 5-acre chocolate factory located at its headquarters, Malley’s is known for spreading joy, one candy bar at a time.

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Metropolis Gourmet Popcorn

Pop into Metropolis Gourmet Popcorn to pick from a unique selection of house-made popcorn varieties including its savory classic theater-style butter and salt-and-vinegar flavors or its sweet options such as iced cinnamon roll and chocolate peanut butter popcorn.

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Old Carolina BBQ Co.

Old Carolina BBQ Co. serves authentic, slow-smoked barbecue inspired by Carolina traditions. Featuring hickory-smoked pulled pork, Texas-style brisket, St. Louis-style ribs, house sauces and homestyle sides, the restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere inspired by roadside barbecue shacks found throughout the Carolinas.

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OLINDA and Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa

Fit for a family gathering, a night out with friends, or a date night, OLINDA offers an inventive take on traditional American cuisine in a welcoming environment with a sleek, contemporary feel. Gervasi Vineyard Resort & Spa is a Tuscan-inspired estate and vineyard in Canton featuring award-winning wines, craft spirits and dining. This destination offers a boutique hotel, private event venues and a full-service spa for relaxation.

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The River Merchant 

Locally owned and operated, the River Merchant is your go-to spot for elevated dishes, curated drinks and upscale hospitality. Enjoy its expansive menu in its cozy, atmospheric dining room or on its outside patio overlooking Kent’s iconic train tracks.

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Saffron Patch in the Valley

A family-owned restaurant that’s been serving Akron since 1997, Saffron Patch in the Valley serves traditional North Indian cuisine made with fresh ingredients and high-quality spices. Try customer favorites like the butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, biryani and much more.

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Summit Metro Parks

Established in 1921, Summit Metro Parks has been Your Back Yard for more than 100 years. The park district manages more than 16,000 acres throughout 16 parks, two nature centers, one visitors center and over 150 miles of trails, including 22 miles of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail. Each fall, the park district hosts its annual Fall Hiking Spree, inviting visitors to explore scenic trails, discover new parks and enjoy the beauty of Northeast Ohio's changing seasons. 

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Swensons Drive-In

Since opening its first stand in Akron's Wallhaven neighborhood in 1934, Swensons Drive-In has grown from a hometown favorite into an Ohio icon, known for its signature curb service, one-of-a-kind flavors and award-winning burgers, shakes and fries.

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Veg+

Veg+ is a vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free friendly, full-service restaurant with a focus on flavor. And while Veg+ has many plant-based options, it also offers fish and chicken creations — bringing fresh ingredients, bold flavors and something for everyone to the table.

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Vue

Vue is a new American restaurant in Wadsworth that’s known for its inventive, rotating themed menus that change every 10 weeks, offering unique dishes and cocktails.

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Waterloo Restaurant & Catering 

At Waterloo Restaurant & Catering, you can order just about anything that comes to mind: breakfast, burgers, tacos and specialty sandwiches. It has been serving Akron for nearly 60 years. Come for a classic meal, and consider catering your next event with Waterloo when you leave.

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Weathervane Playhouse

There’s nothing quite like a good playhouse experience, and you can catch some of your favorite plays, like Annie, later this year on Weathervane Lane in Akron. At the Weathervane Playhouse, the team is looking to spread education and the gift of theatre throughout its community — just a short drive north of downtown Akron.

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The West Side Bakery

Proudly woman-owned, the West Side Bakery is passionate about creating delicious, made-from-scratch favorites for every occasion since 1995. From cakes, cookies and pastries to savory sandwiches, salads and soups, all items are made with quality ingredients and a whole lot of love.

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