Akron Life September 2022

GOOD EATS

U N T A P P E D

by Aaron Fowler

B. Nektar Meadery Ferndale, Michigan

ZOMBIE KILLER B. Nektar’s most award-win ning and renowned offering hands down is Zombie Killer ($14.99, four-pack cans), a hard cider with added honey and cherry juice that comple ment each other. The sweet yet crisp result is a full-bodied cider that beautifully turns a cherry pie into bona fide liquid gold. It cuts through rich barbecue eats like burgers and pairs well with sugary desserts including cupcakes and ice cream. SUNRISE BAY Fresh pineapple characteristics pair perfectly with a soft yet effective honey taste in this light and refreshing session able mead ($15.99, four-pack cans) new to the Buckeye State this year. A mild citrus acidity tempers the sweetness of the mead that has a semi-dry finish. Enjoy it with bold jerk chicken and sweet and sour dishes or pineapple upside-down cake.

When Brad Dahlhofer started homebrewing beer in 1998, he also started making mead, cider and wine. Brad and his wife, Kerri, served one of the meads he made at their wedding, and encourage prompted the spouses to launch B. Nektar Meadery in Michigan on Aug. 2, 2008, also known as National Mead Day. B. Nektar, which makes mead, cider and beer, is the largest meadery in the country and the first meadery to join the top 100 best breweries in the world on ratebeer.com. Highly influenced by pop culture, the meadery has since brought its signature to the world of mead and beyond. Here are a few selections you can find at Ohio stores. ment from guests and homebrewing awards

Find these B. Nektar releases at select Giant Eagle, Acme Fresh Market, Heinen’s, Meijer, 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.

PUNK LEMONADE B. Nektar’s take on a hard lemonade, Punk Lemonade ($13.99, four-pack cans) com bines a tart apple hard cider with a punch of lemon and raspberry to create a memorable tart yet sweet adult beverage. Serve it with a spinach salad with raspberry vinaigrette, sea food or brie and goat cheese.

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

Dontino’s Fine Italian Cuisine Homestyle Italian cuisine, popular community meeting place. 555 E. Cuyahoga Falls Ave., Akron, 330-928-9530 $$ L, D, A, T Driftwood Modern American Bistro Upscale casual dining featuring multi-award winning chili, handmade pasta and more. Save room for made-from scratch cinnamon roll cheesecake. Inside Embassy Suites by Hilton Akron Canton Airport, 7883 Freedom Ave. NW, North Canton, 330-305-0500 $$$ 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 $$$ D, A, T Emidio & Sons Since 1957, the family owned Italian restaurant has been serving house-made pastas and specialty pizzas. 636 N. Main St., Akron, 330-253-4777; 3204 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls, 330-929-4282 $$ B, L, D, T

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 big barbecue wings. 3885 Everhard Road NW, Canton, 330-244-8601 $$$ L, D, W, A, T Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Aged beef, chops, fresh seafood, salad and more than 100 wines by the glass. 4000 Medina Road, Akron, 330-670-5200 $$$$ D, A, T

Foundry Social Have some nostalgic fun with games like duckpin bowling or electric go-karts while enjoying craft cocktails, elevated pub sandwiches and share plates. 333 Foundry St., Medina, 330-333-9000 $$ L, D, A

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