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Restaurant Spotlight: Swensons Drive-in Restaurants

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By Kelly Simko, advertising writer Legendary, lightning-fast curbside service When “Pop” Swenson and a local butcher developed a special blend of meats and spices in 1934, they didn’t know that 76 years later one of America’s foremost food critics would proclaim that blended Swensons burger “America’s Best” (Forbes FYI magazine, 1999). Countless online customer polls…

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Restaurant Spotlight: Beef ‘O’ Brady’s

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In 1985, in Brandon, Fla., Jim Mellody dreamed up the idea of a neighborhood pub where friends and families could gather to enjoy good food and sports in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. Together, Jim and his wife, Jeanette, embellished the Brady family name to arrive at the unlikely, yet likeable, name Beef ‘O’ Brady’s. Regulars affectionately nicknamed it “Beef’s.”

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Restaurant Spotlight: Tap House

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With its well-earned reputation for most beers on tap, longest Happy Hour in Akron, most sauces for wings, best price for most pizza toppings, and best live entertainment every weekend, the Tap House on Waterloo Road is a study in superlatives.

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Restaurant Spotlight: Friendly’s is an ice cream escape

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A relaxing night out can happen any day. Drop by your local Friendly’s and try one of the 15 new entrees – followed by ice cream, of course.

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Restaurant Spotlight: On Tap Bar and Grill

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Whether you’re in the mood for drinks with friends or a hearty meal, you just can’t beat On Tap’s selection. The extensive menu offers a variety of delicious meals, including the famous gyro, half-pound gourmet burgers, paninis, steaks, homemade soups and much, much more.

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Restaurant Spotlight: Hungry Howie’s

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Growing from one location to more than 500 doesn’t happen by accident. For Hungry Howie’s Pizza, it took fresh ingredients, superior customer service and, of course, original flavored pizza crusts.

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Restaurant Spotlight: Rubber City Grill

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Finding a genuine sports bar in downtown Akron was not always easy, but Rubber City Grill has changed all that.

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Viva Vaccaro’s Sand Run Pizza!

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Raphael Vaccaro, owner of Vaccaro’s Trattoria, has brought back his family’s pizza shop on Sand Run Road. Sand Run Pizza features the same authentic pizza that has been served since 1956, along with several new additions. The casual version of Vaccaro’s Trattoria, the laid-back pizza shop focuses on making the best comfort food at the lowest prices.

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Restaurant Spotlight: Vaccaro’s Trattoria

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In Akron, the Vaccaro name has been synonymous with traditional Italian food & award – winning pizza since Frank & Angelina Vaccaro first opened Vaccaro’s Pizza in 1956.

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