The City of Akron always schedules their annual ribs festival around the 4th of July holidays. This is very convenient for all the Independence Day revelers to enjoy some of the country’s greatest barbecue available in our humble little city. The… Continue Reading
Many of the food television shows have been showcasing barbecue meats and sauces these days because it’s finally summer in the United States. This gave me a craving for some smoked meats dipped in some bbq sauce because that’s the… Continue Reading
I grew up eating a variety of noodle soup dishes, usually for a light lunch instead of a heavier rice-based meal. In all honestly, I did not enjoy them while I was younger but today, I will actively seek out… Continue Reading
The West Point Market in Akron should not be confused with the West Side Market in Cleveland although some people do. This market in Akron is a high-end grocery store located in the Wallhaven neighborhood of Akron, OH and within lies… Continue Reading
I visit Asia Plaza on Payne in Cleveland perhaps once a month, if not more. There are two restaurants within the plaza – Li Wah, which I’ve been a patron of since 1994, and the newer E. 30th St. Cafe… Continue Reading
My favorite meat is pork and I particularly love it on the bone. Riblets aren’t a cut of pork I would normally find in the grocery stores unless I ask the butcher to take a saw to a rack of… Continue Reading
It was a late lunch at the Summit Mall yesterday but I wasn’t in the mood for pizza or a sandwich or Chinese and/or Indian fast food, so I finally gave Chop It a try. This new-ish vendor is located in… Continue Reading
One of my favorite appetizer on the P.F. Chang’s menu is the Salt and Pepper Calamari. This Chinese Bistro’s national chain of restaurants has a location in the suburbs of Akron, Fairlawn, at the Summit Mall. One thing I like… Continue Reading
I visited The Winking Lizard Tavern in Copley for the first time last weekend. This restaurant is part of a local chain consisting of 17 locations all over Ohio. Many of my friends go there to socialize with a beer… Continue Reading
Hainanese Chicken Rice is an iconic Malaysian/Singaporean meal which also happens to be one of my favorites. I like to judge (fairly or not) the authenticity of a Malaysian restaurant here in the United States by how good their Hainanese… Continue Reading