Wally Waffle moving to Highland Square

 

By Stephanie Warsmith

Beacon Journal staff writer

 

Wally Waffle is losing its downtown spot because of Akron Children’s Hospital’s expansion project, but it has found a new home in Highland Square.

 

The restaurant will be the latest business in a city-owned building that also houses Chipotle and the trendy Next clothing store

 

http://www.ohio.com/news/local/wally-waffle-moving-to-highland-square-1.320755

Winking Lizard plans major expansion

 

By Rick Armon

Beacon Journal staff writer

 

Those plans include closing the Fairlawn restaurant and moving a few miles west to Montrose to the former Golden Corral Buffet & Grill in Copley Township. The new Winking Lizard will share the building with a Lizardville, a concept that features a small bar, retail beer sales and a large whiskey selection.

 

The Akron market lacks a significant craft beer store and the Lizard­ville will fill that void, Lane said. Winking Lizard had been looking for a potential Lizardville site in the Akron area for a while, he added.

 

http://www.ohio.com/news/local/winking-lizard-plans-major-expansion-1.324598

Winking Lizard plans major expansion

 

By Rick Armon

Beacon Journal staff writer

 

Those plans include closing the Fairlawn restaurant and moving a few miles west to Montrose to the former Golden Corral Buffet & Grill in Copley Township. The new Winking Lizard will share the building with a Lizardville, a concept that features a small bar, retail beer sales and a large whiskey selection.

 

The Akron market lacks a significant craft beer store and the Lizard­ville will fill that void, Lane said. Winking Lizard had been looking for a potential Lizardville site in the Akron area for a while, he added.

 

http://www.ohio.com/news/local/winking-lizard-plans-major-expansion-1.324598

 

Shooot, I wish they could've re-opened by UA campus to kick off that master plan.

Honestly, if it weren't for the Lockview right there at least partially occupying the same niche (craft beer) and Barley House occupying a different part of the Lizard's niche (regular bar food), I'd have thought they'd be a really good fit for the large, empty storefront at the base of the O'Neill Building (where OBC used to be).

Olde Harbor Inn closes at Portage Lakes

 

Beacon Journal staff report

 

The Olde Harbor Inn, a Portage Lakes mainstay, has closed its doors.

 

Owner Steve Burroughs posted this notice on the restaurant’s website: “After five years of great food, great entertainment and great dockside dining, we regretfully announce our closing.

 

http://www.ohio.com/business/olde-harbor-inn-closes-at-portage-lakes-1.334462

Akron’s Northside bar to close; new owner moving in

 

By Rick Armon

Beacon Journal staff writer

Published: November 19, 2012 - 11:18 PM

 

“It’s moving forward,” said Michael Owen, who co-founded Northside in 1995 in downtown Akron as a blues and jazz club. “It’s ready to take its next step with a new operator.”

Jill Bacon Madden, one of the owners of telecommunications company PlusOne Communications, bought the building last month from Owen and his partners.

 

http://www.ohio.com/news/local/akron-s-northside-bar-to-close-new-owner-moving-in-1.351650

Wally Waffle has opened in Highland Square in the former Metro Burger space.

Dunkin Donuts should be open any day in Wallhaven in the strip mall in former cigar shop space. Also in that same building there is now a Europe Gyro in the space that was a shish kebob place and before that Honeybaked Ham.

Wally Waffle has opened in Highland Square in the former Metro Burger space.

Dunkin Donuts should be open any day in Wallhaven in the strip mall in former cigar shop space. Also in that same building there is now a Europe Gyro in the space that was a shish kebob place and before that Honeybaked Ham.

 

Nice, hope the Europe Gyro is a little nicer on the interior than the Kent location.  Might want to clean that place once every 10 years whether it needs it or not, although who gives a crap when you're 18 beers deep at 2:30 on a wednesday night.  Just skip that 7:45am class on thursday morning again, who cares right Yanni?

Wally Waffle has opened in Highland Square in the former Metro Burger space.

Dunkin Donuts should be open any day in Wallhaven in the strip mall in former cigar shop space. Also in that same building there is now a Europe Gyro in the space that was a shish kebob place and before that Honeybaked Ham.

 

Nice, hope the Europe Gyro is a little nicer on the interior than the Kent location.  Might want to clean that place once every 10 years whether it needs it or not, although who gives a crap when you're 18 beers deep at 2:30 on a wednesday night.  Just skip that 7:45am class on thursday morning again, who cares right Yanni?

 

"GYRO!"

"16 Pepperoni Pitas please"

Panera planned at former Big Boy property in Stow

 

by Jeremy Nobile | staff writer Published: December 9, 2012 12:00AM

 

Stow ­-- A Panera Bread is baking in the ashes of a former Bob's Big Boy.

 

The Stow Planning Commission approved a site plan Dec. 4 for a new 8,800-square-foot building at 1063 Graham Road that would include a new Panera Bread restaurant and a second retail space. No user has been announced for that space yet.

 

The business will be located just off Route 8 next to the Graham Road Wendy's and across the street from Red Lobster.

 

http://www.stowsentry.com/news%20local/2012/12/09/panera-planned-at-former-big-boy-property-in-stow

Lot's of action with former Big Boy sites:

 

Restaurateur expands empire on historic Tallmadge Circle

 

By Katie Byard

Beacon Journal business writer

 

TALLMADGE: Call area restaurateur Tony Jaber “Circle Man.”

 

He has bought another property on historic Tallmadge Circle — this time purchasing the vacant Big Boy restaurant.

 

Jaber last year bought the former Bumpas Emporium, a landmark on the southern tip of the circle, and located one of his Firehouse Grill & Pubs there.

 

http://www.ohio.com/business/restaurateur-expands-empire-on-historic-tallmadge-circle-1.358555

Olde Harbor Inn to reopen as ‘On Tap’

 

Beacon Journal staff report

Published: January 11, 2013 - 11:05 PM

 

COVENTRY TWP.: The Olde Harbor Inn of Portage Lakes is expected to reopen this spring as an On Tap Grille & Bar at the Harbor.

 

Bob Wilson of the Crest Group Ltd., which represents the owners of the Harbor Inn property, announced the new venture Friday.

 

http://www.ohio.com/news/local/olde-harbor-inn-to-reopen-as-on-tap-1.364294

 

 

New Panera opening in East Akron

 

By Stephanie Warsmith

Beacon Journal staff writer

Published: January 15, 2013 - 08:53 PM

 

Panera Bread plans to open a new restaurant in East Akron that will be the first of its kind. The restaurant, which will be built on Wedgewood Drive, east of Abington Road, will feature a new design with a drive-through. Many of Panera’s locations don’t have drive-through.

 

“We are excited,” Kim Phillips, an architect from Warren told Akron City Council’s Planning Committee Monday about the new spot in Akron.

 

http://www.ohio.com/news/local/new-panera-opening-in-east-akron-1.365305

^Sounds like news that will be embraced by the often-overlooked Ellet community, which has surprisingly managed to evade attracting even so much as an Applebees up until now. The headline really should have indicated that the new Panera location would be going into Ellet, which is generally a world unto itself. When I think of East Akron, I tend to think more of the area encompassing the University of Akron, Summa, and Goodyear--what is now considered University Park. I honestly thought and hoped this would be an announcement for a Panera on East Market or East Exchange as part of one of the new developments on either street. Oh well, it could still happen.

This is encouraging to me because it's not so close to Downtown that it would necessarily cannibalize sales from a future Downtown location.  A location on East Market or East Exchange could be viable, but I'd really like to see them bring a restaurant to Downtown proper.  That would be reasonably well spaced with this Ellet location and their existing location at Fairlawn Town Center near W. Market & Miller.

Hoppin Frog is going to be opening a new tasting room. Not sure when, but they submitted for a plan review.

 

Also, if you didn't know Ohio Brewing has a "tasting room", in part of their brew operation, 451 S. High St.

http://ohiobrewing.com/taproom

 

...and Thirsty Dog has a tasting room: http://thirstydog.com/news/retail-sales.php

 

From the Aeros article:

 

Plusquellic said Babby was also working to “bring a new restaurant” to Canal Park with the closing of the Wing Warehouse Sports Bar & Grill.

 

http://www.ohio.com/news/aeros-owner-ken-babby-begins-upgrading-canal-park-with-new-1-65-million-video-board-1.367031

I'll be very interested to see what comes into that Wing Warehouse space.  It hasn't managed to stay filled consistently: it was Menches Bros. when I moved here in 2009, so Wing Warehouse was in and out fairly quickly.  The owners of Wing Warehouse didn't do it full time, though, so maybe they just needed to move on to other things.  (Even if that's the case, though, I'm disappointed that no one else was able and willing to take it over.)

Food notes: The Grille on Waterloo opens at former Ripper Owens location

 

By Lisa Abraham

Beacon Journal food writer

Published: January 29, 2013 - 11:15 PM

 

Russ Mazzola has debuted his new concept at 491 E. Waterloo Road, where Ripper Owens Tap House used to be.

 

The Grille on Waterloo opened Sunday, serving up soups, burgers, sandwiches, wings and plenty of other pub fare, as well as a full bar with 34 draft beers.

 

Mazzola, of Bath Township, has been in the restaurant business for many years. His family owned several Wally Waffle restaurants, and Mazzola previously owned Parsley Place and Dakota’s Grille.

 

He has owned the Waterloo building since 1997 and ran a Scorchers franchise there, but had been leasing it since 2002, most recently to Owens. When new lease negotiations with Owens didn’t work out, Mazzola said he felt it was a good time to come back with a restaurant of his own.

 

“We’re changing it completely. We’re going more restaurant than bar and we’re concentrating on food as our feature item,” he said.

 

The Grille on Waterloo opens daily at 11 a.m. Closing time is 11 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and 1 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.

 

http://www.ohio.com/lifestyle/food-notes-the-grille-on-waterloo-opens-at-former-ripper-owens-location-1.369043

Food Notes: Beau’s on the River is coming

 

By Lisa Abraham

Beacon Journal food writer

Published: February 5, 2013 - 06:32 PM

 

Diners at Piatto Novo at the Sheraton Suites Akron/Cuyahoga Falls will soon see a new yet familiar name at the restaurant, and a new menu too.

 

Piatto Novo will become Beau’s on the River this spring — Beau’s as in Beau’s Grille at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn and as in chef Beau Schmidt.

 

http://www.ohio.com/lifestyle/food-notes-beau-s-on-the-river-is-coming-1.370834

Kent’s beloved Ray’s Place will open second location in Fairlawn

 

By Lisa Abraham

Beacon Journal food writer

Published: July 16, 2013 - 12:17 PM | Updated: July 16, 2013 - 02:48 PM

 

Ray’s Place, downtown Kent’s most beloved hangout, plans to open a second location in Fairlawn this fall.

 

Ray’s owner Charlie Thomas said if all goes as planned, he will open by October at the former Winking Lizard Tavern location, in the plaza at 25 Ghent Road.

 

Thomas, who has owned the 76-year-old Ray’s for nearly 35 years, said he has been thinking about a second location for some time, but was a little surprised when he found the spot in Fairlawn.

 

http://www.ohio.com/news/break-news/kent-s-beloved-ray-s-place-will-open-second-location-in-fairlawn-1.413555

 

 

Also, two new locations have applied for plan review:

22 Exchange - Pronto's Cibo Italiano

Jillly's Music Room (former Northside)

 

Food trucks get legal push in Akron

 

By Lisa Abraham

Beacon Journal food writer

Published: July 23, 2013 - 09:57 PM

 

Gourmet food trucks got a little legal help in their fight to do business in Akron.

 

Last week, the Institute for Justice, an Arlington, Va.-based civil liberties law firm, sent Akron City Council a two-page letter urging council to eliminate the city’s ban on food trucks.

 

In the letter, the Institute notes how as part of its National Street Vending Initiative, it has challenged laws restricting food trucks successfully in several other large cities.

 

http://www.ohio.com/news/food-trucks-get-legal-push-in-akron-1.415465

New winery opens in Portage Lakes

 

By Lisa Abraham

Published: July 31, 2013 - 12:47 PM

 

NautiVine Winery has opened on the banks of Miller Lake in Green, at the former Bob’s Lake Bar.

 

Owners are Erica Antoniotti and Joe Wathy.

 

The winery offers five reds and five whites, as well as wine slushies and its own homebrewed craft beer, Mucky Duck Ale, which comes in four kinds, W.T.M. (What the Muck), Muckraker, Run-A-Muck and Mud Light.

 

http://enjoy.ohio.com/new-winery-opens-in-portage-lakes-1.417410

Food notes: New restaurants on their way

 

By Lisa Abraham

Beacon Journal food write

Published: September 10, 2013 - 06:33 PM

 

Lots of restaurant news to talk about this week.

 

Zack and Lisa Hirt soon will be opening Nuevo Modern Mexican and Tequila Bar at 54 E. Mill St., in the Gothic Building spot that used to house All-Ohio Sports in downtown Akron.

 

The restaurant has been in the works for two years and after much planning the couple hope to have the Nuevo open by November at the latest.

 

http://www.ohio.com/lifestyle/abraham/food-notes-new-restaurants-on-their-way-1.427814

Akron Art Museum director outlines his vision for future

By Dorothy Shinn

Published: September 24, 2013 - 11:08 PM

 

Scheduled to open Oct. 1, the iQ café is named after the museum’s sculpture, the Inverted Q, a painted, cast concrete sculpture by American Pop artist Claes Oldenburg.

 

The iQ Café will feature French press coffee and teas, croissants and other offerings for the museum by the Thirsty Dog Brewing Co., which will make a specialty brew just for iQ; Blue Door, Burning Tree and Urban Eats, each of which will create new drinks and entrees available only at iQ.

 

http://www.ohio.com/news/local/akron-art-museum-director-outlines-his-vision-for-future-1.431599

AUDIO Cuyahoga Falls Entertainment District Featured

Written by  Chris Keppler

 

A long-planned development in Cuyahoga Falls could go beyond retail stores mixed with a couple of restaurants.  City Development Director Sue Truby says Stark Enterprises has filed a Community Entertainment District application for the entire 26-acre Portage Crossing development.

 

That does not mean, according to Truby, that Portage Crossing will be full of bars.  She says the number of licenses is still limited, but the entertainment district designation also opens the door to museums, art houses, movie theaters or even a sports facility.

 

Truby says the city is pushing Stark Enterprises to bring in a larger-scale restaurant to the development.

 

 

http://www.akronnewsnow.com/news/local/item/126191-audio-cuyahoga-falls-entertainment-district

Aeros Unveil New Restaurant Plans To City Council Featured

Written by  Mike Ward

 

Akron Aeros owner Ken Babby thinks he'll hit a home run with a new restaurant at Canal Park.

 

Babby announced his plans at Akron City Council on Monday.

 

He says that the restaurant will have "Akron centric" artwork and plenty of TVs to catch both Aeros games and other sports action.

 

But Babby says that it won't be "just another sports bar".

 

http://www.akronnewsnow.com/news/local/item/128782-aeros-unveil-new-restaurant-plans-to-city-council

 

Aeros Unveil New Restaurant Plans To City Council Featured

Written by  Mike Ward

 

Akron Aeros owner Ken Babby thinks he'll hit a home run with a new restaurant at Canal Park.

 

Babby announced his plans at Akron City Council on Monday.

 

He says that the restaurant will have "Akron centric" artwork and plenty of TVs to catch both Aeros games and other sports action.

 

But Babby says that it won't be "just another sports bar".

 

http://www.akronnewsnow.com/news/local/item/128782-aeros-unveil-new-restaurant-plans-to-city-council

 

 

I really like the design of this! I never had any doubt that Ken Babby would put the best in Canal Park. Should be an exciting place to go.

 

Does anyone know the progress of Nuevo on Mill St.? I see signs up showing renderings, but I don't think there was any timeline announced for when they were opening.

 

Also....I just drove by 22 Exchange a few days ago and noticed an Italian place going in just to the left of House of Hunan. I will have to get out there this week and get photos of everything. So many updates!

I really like the design of this! I never had any doubt that Ken Babby would put the best in Canal Park. Should be an exciting place to go.

 

Does anyone know the progress of Nuevo on Mill St.? I see signs up showing renderings, but I don't think there was any timeline announced for when they were opening.

 

Also....I just drove by 22 Exchange a few days ago and noticed an Italian place going in just to the left of House of Hunan. I will have to get out there this week and get photos of everything. So many updates!

 

Nuevo posted some pictures on 10/16 on their Facebook page . They still have a long way to go. I don't think they will be open by Thanksgiving, but they could be open in December.

 

 

The new place next to House of Hunan is going to be called  Pronto's Cibo Italiano Restaurant. I have not seen anything about any dates for it yet.

 

Aeros to add sit-down restaurant to Akron stadium; city to provide financing help

 

By Stephanie Warsmith

Beacon Journal staff writer

 

Move over hot dogs. Step aside Cracker Jack.

 

Canal Park stadium will offer more than the traditional ballpark food starting next spring.

 

Akron Aeros owner Ken Babby provided details this week — and received financing help from the city — for a new, sit-down restaurant at the downtown baseball stadium. The “all-American” grill, which has not yet been named, will offer breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. It will be open year-round, not just during the team’s season.

 

http://www.ohio.com/news/local/aeros-to-add-sit-down-restaurant-to-akron-stadium-city-to-provide-financing-help-1.439120

 

 

Pronto's new website. Located in 22 Exchange.

 

If the photos of food are legitimate photos of their food them I'm excited to try them out!

 

http://www.prontocasualitalian.com/

Except why does their logo look Greek? Am i the only one?

Pronto's new website. Located in 22 Exchange.

 

If the photos of food are legitimate photos of their food them I'm excited to try them out!

 

http://www.prontocasualitalian.com/

Photos look stock, and yes, one could associate the Laurel Wreath on their logo with the Greek culture as well.

 

Menu does not impress me. Looks like one of those cheap Italian chains like Fazoli's. There used to be one in Chapel Hill and also one called East Side Mario's. Neither of which made it.

356th Fighter Group flies off into the sunset, will close Saturday

 

The fight has gone out of the 356th Fighter Group.

 

The Green restaurant with a World War II theme will close at the end of business on Saturday, owner Bob Scofield said Tuesday.

 

Scofield, 55, said the past few years have been a struggle with the weak economy, particularly for independently owned restaurants. When times got tough, he had no corporate pockets to rely on, and he said he has been in bankruptcy for several years.

 

Lately, his problems seemed to be mounting with electrical blackouts and broken pipes during the recent extreme cold weather, including a 6-inch line from his sprinkler system that caused 15,000 gallons of water to flood the restaurant early Thursday morning.

 

“It’s been a great run for us, but lately, it’s just been one too many things,” he said.

 

The restaurant, at 4919 Mount Pleasant Road NW, near the Akron-Canton Regional Airport, was opened in November 1986 by Specialty Restaurants Corp., of Anaheim, Calif., which operates theme restaurants throughout the United States.

 

http://www.ohio.com/news/top-stories/356th-fighter-group-flies-off-into-the-sunset-will-close-saturday-1.459317

Food Notes: Major facelift at House of Hunan in Fairlawn

 

By Katie Byard

Beacon Journal staff writer

Published: April 8, 2014 - 06:50 PM

 

You’ll be encouraged to have your iPad with your pad Thai at House of Hunan in Fairlawn, which has just undergone an extensive renovation.

 

The Asian restaurant — a local food institution — now has a sleek contemporary look and has installed a “tech bar,” where you can plug in your tablet computer or other device.

 

Ray’s Place on way

 

Fans of Ray’s Place in Kent are still eagerly awaiting the opening of the Ray’s Place in Fairlawn at the former Winking Lizard location at 25 Ghent Road, across from Summit Mall.

 

Owner Charlie Thomas said he is hopeful that he can open the Fairlawn Ray’s by the end of this month. “We’re getting close,” Thomas said, noting that he and staffers have been busy with the permit-inspection process.

 

http://www.ohio.com/news/top-stories/food-notes-major-facelift-at-house-of-hunan-in-fairlawn-1.479340

Restaurant owner: Major loophole in Akron’s proposed law governing food trucks

 

By Rick Armon

Beacon Journal staff writer

Published: May 12, 2014 - 10:53 PM

 

A downtown restaurant owner pointed out a major loophole Monday in Akron’s proposed law covering food trucks.

 

Even if City Council approves the legislation, mobile restaurants wouldn’t have to get a license from the city if they operate on private property.

 

http://www.ohio.com/news/local/restaurant-owner-major-loophole-in-akron-s-proposed-law-governing-food-trucks-1.487531

From the article:

 

"Graziani said all restaurants are fighting for the same customers and the city should help protect established, brick-and-mortar restaurants."

 

Why?

From the article:

 

"Graziani said all restaurants are fighting for the same customers and the city should help protect established, brick-and-mortar restaurants."

 

Why?

 

Their thought is that they are paying taxes. The food trucks would not pay nearly as much in taxes, at first blush at least.

Food notes: The Game Bar + Grill seeks to up the game in downtown Akron; Food Truck Fridays rolling

 

By Katie Byard

Beacon Journal staff writer

 

There’s a snazzy new spot downtown where you can see the baseball game — live — for free.

 

But you’ll still have to pay a bill and tip your waitress or waiter.

 

The Game Bar + Grill — with a folding glass wall that can be opened on game days — is the new street-level restaurant at Canal Park, on Main Street in downtown Akron.

 

http://www.ohio.com/lifestyle/food/food-notes-the-game-bar-grill-seeks-to-up-the-game-in-downtown-akron-food-truck-fridays-rolling-1.487783

Local restaurant institution Gus Chalet closes; ‘Gus Puffs’ served even on last day

 

By Katie Byard

Beacon Journal business writer

Published: May 20, 2014 - 11:10 PM

 

 

Forty years is only midlife in terms of people. It’s an exceptionally long haul for a restaurant.

 

After four decades, Gus’ Chalet of Akron, a local culinary icon that was a favorite gathering spot for local politicians, closed quietly May 10, the day before Mother’s Day.

 

http://www.ohio.com/news/local/local-restaurant-institution-gus-chalet-closes-gus-puffs-served-even-on-last-day-1.489572

Food notes: Springtime and the chef’s heart turns to new dishes; Mustard Seed and Fiore’s launch new menus

 

By Katie Byard

Beacon Journal staff writer

Published: May 27, 2014 - 06:16 PM | Updated: May 28, 2014 - 08:19 AM

 

Spring is a time of clearing out the old, freshening up.

 

At two restaurants just west of Akron, the rejuvenation focuses on what’s coming out of the kitchen.

 

The longtime Mustard Seed Market & Cafe in Bath Township and the newish Fiore’s Italian Steakhouse have made significant changes to their menus. The Fiore’s menu is its strongest yet; it’s under the direction of Roger Thomas, a well-known area chef who joined the eatery earlier this year. The new menu at the Mustard Seed, specializing in organic items, builds on a revamp that launched a couple of years ago.

 

http://www.ohio.com/lifestyle/dinners/food-notes-springtime-and-the-chef-s-heart-turns-to-new-dishes-mustard-seed-and-fiore-s-launch-new-menus-1.491292

Thirsty Dog considers moving out of Akron

By Rick Armon Published: June 19, 2014

 

Thirsty Dog Brewing Co. is outgrowing its current space in Akron and is exploring the possibility of moving — even taking its production brewery and tasting room to Medina County or Cuyahoga County.

 

“I’d hate to leave this space at the end of the day, but I’ve got a business that’s growing and adding employees every month and I need to have the space to accommodate it all,” co-owner John Najeway said Thursday. “We’ve got to make a decision in the next couple of months.”

 

Thirsty Dog is housed inside the former Burkhardt Brewing Co. on Grant Street near the University of Akron.

 

http://www.ohio.com/news/thirsty-dog-considers-moving-out-of-akron-1.497279

^That may be the most ridiculous reasoning I have ever heard to leave the geographical location that you are based in.  Is he trying to say there is not one facility in Akron that can accomodate a growing business?  But in medina County, there's more?  Really? A semi rural county has better spaces available then Akron?  Something doesn't smell right here.

^ Horrible news for Akron if this happens.

^That may be the most ridiculous reasoning I have ever heard to leave the geographical location that you are based in.  Is he trying to say there is not one facility in Akron that can accomodate a growing business?  But in medina County, there's more?  Really? A semi rural county has better spaces available then Akron?  Something doesn't smell right here.

 

Yup, doubt it happens. Just moving all that infrastructure would be a huge financial burden.

Late to this thread, but some of the other buildings near where the brewery is now look like they could be acquired cheaply, and IIRC, there used to be a decent number of large breweries in Akron south of the highway (though of course the highway wasn't there yet).  Any more word on this in the months since June?

Late to this thread, but some of the other buildings near where the brewery is now look like they could be acquired cheaply, and IIRC, there used to be a decent number of large breweries in Akron south of the highway (though of course the highway wasn't there yet).  Any more word on this in the months since June?

 

The building across the street from them (old auto shop) has been for sale for a few years. They want about $1 million, so nowhere near cheap or even reasonable. They are just selling the land as the building would most likely be torn down.

Downtown Akron Restaurant Week!

 

http://www.downtownakron.com/enjoy/downtown-akron-restaurant-week

Sports bar coming

 

A hooley is an Irish party. It’s also the name of a young chain of sports bars, that will soon enter the Summit County market.

 

Hooley House Sports Pub & Grille, with three locations in Northeast Ohio, plans to open sometime early next year in the former Steak on a Stone restaurant on “Restaurant Hill,” off state Route 18 in Copley Township.

 

http://www.ohio.com/lifestyle/dinners/food-notes-wine-samples-in-akron-area-are-free-sometimes-ido-celebrates-oktoberfest-1.523249

Twisted Olive update

 

The much-anticipated opening of the Twisted Olive Italian American Kitchen, located in Green’s Southgate/Boettler Park, is Nov. 3, reports General Manager Scott Swaldo.

 

The 300-plus seat eatery, owned by the Swaldo family of Gervasi Vineyard in Canton, is inside the Belden Lodge, formerly owned by the city of Green. The restaurant will feature wines from Gervasi, natch.

 

http://www.ohio.com/lifestyle/dinners/food-notes-sausage-fest-in-peninsula-twisted-olive-in-green-sets-opening-lots-of-wine-tastings-1.525107