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10 restaurants opened in Akron area in October. Here's what to order
Ten new restaurants opened in October in the Akron area, with offerings including Nigerian fare, coffee, barbecue, Mexican food, pizza and more. Restaurants opened in Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, Twinsburg and Barberton. Among them, dining enthusiasts can also check out new spots for Nashville hot chicken and wings, Indian food, a candy and ice cream shop, a multi-themed restaurant and bar and another eatery that offers bar bites. We Akron Beacon Journal restaurant writers visited all of these new spots to get the details on the large variety of foods that these establishments offer. This isn't an exhaustive list of all restaurants that opened in October but we would like it to be. Help make it more complete by contacting the Beacon Journal at bjnews@thebeaconjournal.com with tips on openings. Authentic Nigerian Kitchen Chef/owner Samson Ehichioya is spicing things up with his new Authentic Nigerian Kitchen, which had its grand opening in Akron's Highland Square Oct. 24 in the building formerly occupied by LeeAngelo's pizza. The eatery is primarily takeout but has two tables. For lunch, the restaurant offers traditional jollof rice and chicken, a spicy flavored rice with chicken glazed with a special red sauce. Lunch also includes egusi soup with
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Why Your Garage Door Matters More Than You
If you’re a mom in Akron, your garage is probably the busiest entrance to your home. It’s where the grocery bags, soccer cleats, strollers, and school backpacks go in and out. Yet the garage door is one of the most overlooked parts of a house until it makes a loud grinding noise or refuses to open on a freezing January morning.
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Generations of Sweetness: Strickland’s Frozen Custard
The multi-generational, family-owned Strickland’s Frozen Custard has been in business for 90 years. Made fresh daily, the frozen custard is crafted using the special Strickland’s recipe, devised by founder Bill Strickland in 1936. The recipe calls for eggs, sugar, cream and other ingredients. Since then, Strickland’s ownership has...
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Step Into Luigi’s In Akron, Where Oversized Meatballs And A Guarded Sauce Keep Booths Full
The sauce recipe at this pizza joint is a guarded family secret, and it has stayed that way for generations. That alone makes me want a fork and a booth. The meatballs here are oversized enough to count as local lore. They show up on sandwiches and in full dinners.
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Summit Metro Parks announces completion of paved trail connecting the University of Akron with Kent State University
AKRON, Ohio – Summit Metro Parks has announced the completion of Freedom Trail Phase IVa–a paved path for hikers and bikers that extends from Mill Street south to Buchtel Avenue in downtown Akron. Amenities at the Freedom Trail’s new trailhead at the intersection of Mill and Lincoln streets...
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Coconut macaroon recipe by The West Side Bakery | Local Flavor at Home
Editor's Note: Local Flavor at Home is a monthly series featuring recipes from local bakers, chefs and other Akron-area foodies. This month, we're sharing a coconut macaroons recipe courtesy of Barb Talevich, owner of The West Side Bakery in Akron. Thirty-one years go by so fast! Proudly woman-owned, The West Side Bakery is passionate about creating delicious, made-from-scratch favorites for every occasion. From cakes, cookies and pastries, to savory sandwiches, salads and soups, all are made with quality ingredients and a whole lot of love. Family, food and hospitality have always been a big part of my life, so perhaps it was inevitable that I found my way into the bakery business. My grandfather owned a bakery where my mom spent her childhood, and later a restaurant in Canton, where I spent mine — creating many happy memories that I still cherish today. My aunt Millie ran a bakery from her home before joining me at The West Side Bakery. We opened the bakery in Pilgrim Square in 1995 with some of my favorite tried and true recipes that included our chocolate chip cookie, our signature carrot cake and our New York style cheesecake. These three items took off and
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25 Cleveland-Area Restaurants Offering Free Veterans Day Meals in 2026
Most promotions require proof of military service and are limited to dine-in customers only. Popular chains like Applebee's, Bob Evans, and Texas Roadhouse are participating in the celebration. Verify details with your nearest restaurant before visiting, as offers vary by location and hours. Restaurants across Cleveland and Northeast Ohio are...
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Anika Luna Wild is preserving community memories with artist residency
Jacqueline Harris used to attend quilting parties “back in the day,” but it’s been at least 20 years since she sat around a table, surrounded by women, a pile of assorted fabric scraps in front of her. “Probably 80 percent of those people have passed away,” Harris...
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Get Your Holiday Shopping Started at Main Street Kent’s Sip & Shop
Maybe you’re not feeling the holiday spirit yet, but if you’re one of those people who doesn’t like to wait until the last minute to do your shopping, you can head down to Kent this weekend for the Main Street Kent Pre-Holiday Sip & Shop. It’s an...
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Fake AI image fuels false claims that lions escaped from Akron Zoo