Akron Life June 2023

H2 Huth & Harris Wine Merchants In a memorable atmosphere, enjoy wines, craft beers and bourbons, along with plates like pan-seared scallops and grilled quail. “You walk through the door, and then it all unfolds, the mahogany smell, the old wood bar — all that is speakeasy to the max,” he says. “I’m a speakeasy fanboy.” Upstairs, the spot’s lunch menu, H2 Nosh, offers chef-made options like deviled eggs, spicy butternut squash bisque and house made meatball risotto, all things Malone tried during a review in which he rated it a glowing 9.8 out of 10. Willow Bistro It’s small but mighty. Malone called it Canton’s “most hidden gem” and described it as cute and quaint in his review. He rec ommends the Frenched pork chop, which is a 12-ounce center cut with house seasoning Malone describes as similar to blackened seasoning. “They have the best pork chop probably within 200 miles,” he says. “It’s moist inside, cooked to perfection. It’s brilliant.” TikTok @snipingfordom

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