Akron Life September 2023

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by Eric Van Sant and photo by Kaitlyn Murray

Bully Hill Vineyards Hammondsport | New York

Bully Hill Vineyards now has over 40 wine offerings and produces roughly 200,000 cases annually. Distributed in 30 states, Bully Hill Vineyards is the second-largest wine producer in New York. The current winery offers many amenities, such as a restaurant, a museum, tours and tastings. LE GOAT BLUSH A blend of red and white wines, this wine ($9.99) is more on the dry side. There are notes of strawberry, cherry and melon on the nose and mid-palate. Serve it chilled, and enjoy it with light fare or Asian cuisine. GOAT WHITE Light and crisp on the palate, it ($9.99) has notes of apple and pear. It’s medium-sweet and best served chilled. Enjoy it with white meats, grilled seafood or salads.

SWEET WALTER RED This full-on sweet wine ($9.99) is deep red and rich in texture and cloying on the palate. Serve it chilled and relax on the patio. Add club soda for a delightful spritzer. Find Bully Hill Vineyards wines at select Giant Eagle, Acme Fresh Market, Heinen’s or Discount Drug Mart locations . WINE WISDOM In 1982, Bully Hill Vineyards came out with Space Shuttle Rosé. The name was fought over in a lawsuit by NASA, which lost its challenge.

You can find this storied win ery in the Finger Lakes of New York just east of Ithaca. Bully Hill Vineyards was originally the vineyard of Taylor Wine Co. The family had been involved in winemaking in the region since around the late 1800s and survived Prohibition by selling grape juice. In 1967, father and son Greyton and Walter Taylor established a small estate winery, Bully Hill Vineyards. They converted the vineyard from American grapes to American French grapes. It survived despite a controversy involving the owners of Taylor Wine Co.

[ Eric Van Sant is a sales manager at Heidelberg Distributing Co. ] Comments? Email them to Kelly Petryszyn [kpetryszyn@bakermediagroup.com].

and two outdoor patios with fire features o ! ers a large variety of cra " beer including 32 taps, with wine, specialty cocktails and 140-plus bourbons, whiskeys and spirits including rare selections. The chef driven menu o ! ers house-made flatbreads, sandwiches and beer cheese, as well as Sun. brunch. 5010 S. Main St., Akron, 330-882-CASK (2275) $$$ L, D, A Ceedo’s Eatery Traditional Middle Eastern food — kosher and halal — including shawarma and falafel, stu ! ed whole lamb, hummus, tabbouleh and kibbeh. Closed Mon. 4147 Bridgewater Parkway, Stow, 330-940-2424 $$ B, L, D, T Cellar 59 Wine Bar & Wine Shop The menu in this renovated 19th-century farmhouse features small plates, desserts, bottles of wine and cra " beer. Closed Sun. and Mon. 3984 Kent Road, Stow, 330-688-2684 $$$ L, D, A, T

Chalet in the Valley Located in the heart of Amish Country and known for its authentic Swiss and Austrian cuisine. While the menu features a new spin on sandwich classics like the Chalet deluxe Reuben or Rachel, it’s famous for schnitzels, which come in six di ! erent varieties: weiner, chicken, schwein, jaeger, kase and Reuben. 5060 state Route 557, Millersburg, 330-893-2550 $$$ L, D, T Cool Beans Cafe Try a peaches and cream frappe for breakfast, a sun-dried tomato turkey sandwich for lunch or take home a warm quart of soup for dinner at the community staple on the Medina square. 103 W. Liberty St., Medina, 330-723-7174 $$ B, L, D, T Corkscrew Saloon Specializes in fresh seafood, steaks and chops, prepared by executive chef Ryan Marino. Live entertainment Wed. nights. 811 W. Liberty, Medina, 330-725-0220 $$$$ L, D, A, T Craft Social Bar A large variety of cra "

beer, cocktails, wines and whiskeys that accompany upscale bar food. Watermark Building, 1846 Front St., Suite G, Cuyahoga Falls, 330-805 2826 $$$ D, A, T, V Crave Creative comfort foods, slightly eccentric with bold tastes served up in a sensational setting. 156 S. Main St., Akron, 330-253-1234 $$ L, D, A, T, V Crave Cantina Latin fare meets global tacos at this modern, artistic eatery from the owner of Crave in downtown Akron. Pair your eclectic taco choices with a rum flight of your choice. 2097 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, 330-940-2000 $$$$ L, D, A, T The Crush House at Gervasi Vineyard A modern industrial building that houses a state-of-the-art winery facility, wine bar and eatery. Perfect for a fun lunch, casual dinner or late snack. 1700 55th St. NE, Canton, 330 497-1000, ext. 5 $$ L, D, A D’Agnese’s at White Pond Akron Contemporary Italian food served

in a classy yet casual setting. Live entertainment. Full service catering. 566 White Pond Drive, Akron, 234 678-3612 $$$ L, D, A, T Danny Boy’s If you love the Rat Pack, you’ll love this menu. Try the Old Blue Eyes Mac & Cheese or the Chairman of the Board Calzone. 6081 Dressler Road N, Canton, 330-499 3726; 10 Tallmadge Circle, Tallmadge, 330-633-7844 $$$ L, D, A, T Darby’s on Fifty-Nine Rustic dining with an assortment of dishes, including crispy calamari and filet mignon sliders, complemented by cra " beer. 2764 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, 330 922-7540 $$$ L, D, A, T Dave’s Cosmic Subs Sign the walls at this sub shop, featuring psychedelic and music memorabilia. 186 N. Main St., Hudson, 330-342-5666 $$ L, D, T D.B.A., Dante Boccuzzi Akron Modern American food in a rock ‘n’ roll palace setting. Several menu items can be ordered in varied portion sizes,

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