Akron Life February 2022

GOOD EATS

U N T A P P E D

by Aaron Fowler

Chocolate Volcano Heavy Seas Beer | Halethorpe, Maryland

six-pack $12.99

seasoned admirers of Heavy Seas as well as new craft beer lovers. Heavy Seas is no stranger to the dark beer style, as it created quite the following with crowd pleasing beers like Blackbeard’s Breakfast, an imperial coffee porter; Siren Noire, an imperial chocolate stout and Peg Leg, an imperial stout. Owner Hugh Sisson began his brewery journey in 1995 as Clipper City Brewing Co. He later branched off with the Heavy Seas line, and in 2004, he introduced the Heavy Seas flagship beer, the Loose Cannon India pale ale. Heavy Seas became well-known throughout the country and garnered its fan base through its lineup of IPAs like Tropicannon, rich stouts like Siren Noire and everything in between that beer enthu siasts now crave. Treat your decor includes photos of historic Akron. 1688 W. Market St., Akron, 330-867-1114 $$ B, L, D, T Farmer’s Table With a full from-scratch menu, fresh food comes from the farm to your table. Choose from small plate favorites like charcuterie, or if you’re feeling hungrier, try the buttermilk chicken dinner or applewood smoked beef brisket prepared out on the smoker. 320 S. Court St., Suite 100, Medina, 330-952 2079 $$$$ L, D, T, A, P Fat Head’s Brewery A brewpub with well known beers, sandwiches as big as your head and hearty appetizers like fried pickles, pepper jack bites and

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Heavy Seas Beer is writing a love letter to your sweet tooth with its latest year-round offer ing, Chocolate Volcano, a chocolate dessert stout. Arriving in Ohio this month, Chocolate Volcano is 9 percent alcohol by volume, an imperial stout brewed with imported cocoa powder and cocoa nibs. It is just what you would imag ine in a beer inspired by the beloved dessert lava cake — an eruption of chocolate and vel vety goodness. It hits your palate with just the right amount of roasted cof fee bean notes and bitterness to smooth out the flavorful brew. Initially developed on its 15-barrel brewhouse system, Chocolate Volcano embraces 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 $$$$ L, D, A, No credit cards Dontino’s Fine Italian Cuisine Homestyle Italian cuisine, popular community meeting place. 555 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave., Akron, 330-928-9530 $$ L, D, A, T The Eye Opener Diner-style menu features jams and jellies from Crooked River Herb Farm. Upscale

self this month by adding Chocolate Volcano to your list. Chocolate Volcano is available in six-packs of 12-ounce bottles for $12.99 at select Giant Eagle, Acme Fresh Market, Heinen’s,

Buehler’s Fresh Foods, Fishers Foods and Mustard Seed Market & Cafe locations, as well as your finer 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].

big barbecue wings. 3885 Everhard Road NW, Canton, 330-244-8601 $$$ L, D, W, A, T The Galaxy Restaurant Diverse selection of dishes in a creative building. Fantastic desserts. 201 Park Center Drive, Wadsworth, 330-334-3663 $$$ B, L, D, A, T Greatness Cafe Healthy and delicious options — smoothies, paninis, salads with house-made dressings and juices all paired with positive affirmations and a welcoming atmosphere — in the Massillon Museum’s lobby, open Tuesday through Sunday. 121 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. $$ B, L, T, W

Hartville Kitchen Restaurant & Bakery A spacious restaurant serving homestyle food made from scratch with a bakery, oil and vinegar tasting room and candy shop on the site of the Hartville Marketplace & Flea Market. 1015 Edison St. NW, Hartville, 330-877-9353 $$$ L, D, T, W Hibachi Japan Steak House Japanese hibachi-style cooking, great steak and sushi. 1803 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, 330-928-3333 $$$ L, D, A, T

Go to akronlife.com to view more area restaurants & events.

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