Akron Life August 2022

GOOD EATS

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by Aaron Fowler

Must-try Oktoberfest Beers

One of the most renowned traditions when it comes to beer is Oktoberfest. While one would assume the festivities start during the month of its name sake, the thirst-quenching celebration that has been around in Munich since 1810 actually takes place for two weeks, beginning in mid-September. It usu ally runs through the first Sunday of October. The start of Oktoberfest season rolls out even sooner. By the time August comes around each year, store shelves around the globe begin to fill with Oktoberfest beers. Here are a few you can’t miss in Ohio.

FAT HEAD’S G’SUFFA Pronounced “zoo fa,” this Fat Head’s

HOPPIN’ FROG OKTOBERFEST If you are seeking out another local favorite, sip on this Akron staple ($14.99, four-pack cans). Quite possibly one of the strongest Oktoberfests on the market coming in at 7.3 percent alcohol by volume, Hoppin’ Frog Brewery’s take offers the same flavors you would expect with a luscious richness and bready body to warm you up.

LEFT HAND OKTOBERFEST Colorado’s Left Hand Brewing Co. brings forth a more toasted malt taste on your palate with a splash of hop bitterness to bal ance it out. The result is a great beer ($12.99,

3 FLOYDS MUNSTERFEST While 3 Floyds Brewing is known for its hoppy beers, don’t sleep on Munsterfest ($12.99, six-pack bottles), which is the Indiana brewery’s spin on an Oktoberfest. The biscuity flavors from the malt blend exceptionally well with the sweetness to craft a unique take on the famed German style.

Brewery beer ($11.99, six-pack cans) comes from the Bavarian say ing that means “Drink up!” Lighter than your typical marzen (the traditional Oktoberfest style), this Ohio beer delivers a nice sweet ness and fills out its taste with a pleas ant malty backbone. Drink up indeed.

six-pack cans) that still sticks the land ing on tradition.

Find these and more Oktoberfest favorites at select Giant Eagle, Acme Fresh Market, Heinen’s, Buehler’s Fresh Foods, Fishers Foods and Mustard Seed Market & Cafe locations, as well as craft beer stops such as Lizardville and 101 Bottles of Beer on the Wall.

[ Aaron Fowler is the key account manager at Cavalier Distributing. ] Comments? Email them to Kelly Petryszyn [kpetryszyn@bakermediagroup.com].

Desert Inn Family-owned since 1970. Specializes in family-style shish kebabs. 204 12th St. NW, Canton, 330-456-1766 $$$$ L, D, A DeVitis Italian Market Has used traditional recipes to bring fresh Italian food to the Akron area for the last 40 years. Offers six varieties of pasta sauce, including house-made regular, hot and Sicilian. The house made Italian sausage is a longtime favorite, and a gourmet deli case is fully stocked with a selection of entrees that are ready to heat and eat. 560 E. Tallmadge Ave., Akron, 330-535-2626 $$ L, D, T

Diamond Deli A local favorite with fat sandwiches and fresh soups. 378 S. Main St., Akron, 330-762-5877 $ B, L, A, D (Saturdays only), T Diamond Grille Akron’s oldest steakhouse, 1950s-style decor. All steaks are hand-cut, and seafood is flown in fresh. 77 W. Market St., Akron, 330-253-0041 $$$$ L, D, A, No credit cards Divine Food Spirits Wine Casual and upscale American fare, a scratch kitchen and a wide drink selection. 2752 Hudson Drive, Cuyahoga Falls, 234-334-4400 $$$$ D, A, T

Dontino’s Fine Italian Cuisine Homestyle Italian cuisine, popular community meeting place. 555 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave., Akron, 330-928-9530 $$ L, D, A, T Driftwood Modern American Bistro Upscale casual dining featuring multi award-winning chili, handmade pasta and more crafted in an open kitchen. Save room for made-from scratch desserts, including our cinnamon roll cheesecake. Inside Embassy Suites by Hilton Akron Canton Airport, 7883 Freedom Ave. NW, North Canton, 330-305-0500 $$$ D

Edgar’s Restaurant Serves a variety of entrees, such as chargrilled grouper, along with homemade soups, salads and starters. 530 Nome Ave. at Good Park Golf Course, Akron, 330-869 3000 $$$ D, A, T Erie Street Kitchen The chef-driven food counter inside the historic Venice Cafe in downtown Kent serves up authentic Southern comfort food with a twist, including a Nashville hot chicken banh mi and chevre goat cheese balls. 163 Erie St., Kent, 330 593-5928 $$$ D, A, W, T

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