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Mohican00

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Dec 30, 2013 10:44 AM
oh, Starliner Diner in Hilliard is fantastic
Dec 30, 2013 10:44am
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GOONx19

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7,147 posts
Dec 30, 2013 12:23 PM
iclfan2;1558219 wrote:The hot dog shoppe, warren, OH. Greatest chili dogs ever.
I'll second this. In Lexington, KY, Josie's has great breakfast and their spicy burger is one of the best burgers I've ever had.
Dec 30, 2013 12:23pm
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Pick6

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Dec 30, 2013 12:44 PM
Am a big fan of The Lockview (downtown, across from Lock 3) in Akron. Fried mac and cheese, fried pepperoni, specialized grilled cheese sandwiches, huge microbrew selection (150+) as well as other good wines and top shelf liquors. Only thing I'm not really a fan of is the hipster-ish feel. No clue if its true or not, but I heard Melt was actually started by a guy who left Lockview.

another that is pretty well known in Akron, but I'm not sure outside of it is Mr. Zubs (Highland Square). Deli type restaurant that has a bunch of interesting sandwiches. http://thematinee.net/

Then there is the Diamond Deli (downtown) that is really popular as well, but I have to admit that I'm not much of a fan of it.
Dec 30, 2013 12:44pm
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vball10set

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Dec 30, 2013 3:25 PM
LJ;1558160 wrote:Rt 62 bbq in Johnstown. Best ribs i've had in a long time.

Olde Village Diner in Pickerington. Amazing club sandwich.
We were at La Fogata two weekends ago and really enjoyed it. Good food, great service, and the beer was ice cold. We'll definitely go back.
Dec 30, 2013 3:25pm
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Mohican00

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3,394 posts
Dec 30, 2013 3:26 PM
oh, and Hey Hey Bar in Merion Village (Cbus) has excellent sauerkraut balls
Dec 30, 2013 3:26pm
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SnotBubbles

Master of teh QQ

4,492 posts
Dec 30, 2013 3:58 PM
said_aouita;1558208 wrote:http://www.gangstersofdegraff.com/About_Us.php


^ Awesome Italian place not too far away.
Are you serious? Gross.
Dec 30, 2013 3:58pm
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Heretic

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18,820 posts
Dec 30, 2013 4:14 PM
LJ;1558160 wrote:Rt 62 bbq in Johnstown. Best ribs i've had in a long time.

Olde Village Diner in Pickerington. Amazing club sandwich.
Where on 62 in Johnstown is that? I drive around there every once in a while and might stop in to try them out.
Dec 30, 2013 4:14pm
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Shane Falco

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440 posts
Dec 30, 2013 8:51 PM
OSH;1558268 wrote:Bullwinkle's in Dola, Ohio.
1) You have to be from around here to know that place!

2) Not so much now adays

and

C) No more liquor licence ..... It's BYOB now! (not kidding)
Dec 30, 2013 8:51pm
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Shane Falco

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440 posts
Dec 30, 2013 8:54 PM
Red Pig Inn.... Ottawa Oh

Dicks Steakhouse... Kalida OH
Dec 30, 2013 8:54pm
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Kosh B'Gosh

4,145 posts
Dec 31, 2013 12:23 AM
Shane Falco;1559431 wrote:1) You have to be from around here to know that place!

2) Not so much now adays

and

C) No more liquor licence ..... It's BYOB now! (not kidding)
They lost their license? They had beer there this spring. Man, things are going downhill in Dola...
Dec 31, 2013 12:23am
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LJ

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16,351 posts
Dec 31, 2013 12:30 AM
Heretic;1559308 wrote:Where on 62 in Johnstown is that? I drive around there every once in a while and might stop in to try them out.
Between Coughlin Ford and the bridge
Dec 31, 2013 12:30am
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Dec 31, 2013 12:32 AM
vball10set;1559272 wrote:We were at La Fogata two weekends ago and really enjoyed it. Good food, great service, and the beer was ice cold. We'll definitely go back.
Ive actually never been. We will have to try it
Dec 31, 2013 12:32am
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said_aouita

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8,532 posts
Dec 31, 2013 3:13 AM
Mixins and Fixins on rte 36 in between Urbana and St Paris.
Dec 31, 2013 3:13am
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Dec 31, 2013 7:56 AM
Pick6;1559119 wrote:Am a big fan of The Lockview (downtown, across from Lock 3) in Akron. Fried mac and cheese, fried pepperoni, specialized grilled cheese sandwiches, huge microbrew selection (150+) as well as other good wines and top shelf liquors. Only thing I'm not really a fan of is the hipster-ish feel. No clue if its true or not, but I heard Melt was actually started by a guy who left Lockview.
Good call. Loved going to The Lockview when I went to Akron. Never really got into the Goldfish as a side to your sandwich though. I know you could sub it out, just found that odd.

Went to Asheville, NC earlier this month, between the Biltmore Estate and downtown there was a great breakfast placed called Biscuit Head.
Dec 31, 2013 7:56am
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Fab4Runner

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6,196 posts
Dec 31, 2013 8:31 AM
HitsRus;1558186 wrote:Hodges Cafe and bar...Barberton
Hodges is very good. My friends and I decided to try out as many of the best burger places on "Akron/Canton Hot List" as possible, and that was one of them.
Pick6;1559119 wrote:Am a big fan of The Lockview (downtown, across from Lock 3) in Akron. Fried mac and cheese, fried pepperoni, specialized grilled cheese sandwiches, huge microbrew selection (150+) as well as other good wines and top shelf liquors. Only thing I'm not really a fan of is the hipster-ish feel. No clue if its true or not, but I heard Melt was actually started by a guy who left Lockview.

another that is pretty well known in Akron, but I'm not sure outside of it is Mr. Zubs (Highland Square). Deli type restaurant that has a bunch of interesting sandwiches. http://thematinee.net/

Then there is the Diamond Deli (downtown) that is really popular as well, but I have to admit that I'm not much of a fan of it.
Love Lockview (their quesadilla and fried pepperoni are my faves) and Zubs. I have never had Diamond Deli, because nothing on their menu appeals to me. I do know the owner, and he is a nice guy.

Larry's Main Entrance in Akron has really great burgers, and they are all half off on Mondays. My old roommates and I love it there, but no one else seems to know about it.
Dec 31, 2013 8:31am
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Sonofanump

Dec 31, 2013 8:54 AM
reclegend22;1559036 wrote: The problem with BG is that there is no variety. There are more pizzerias in town than gas stations. And if pizza isn't your thing, then there are 10 subways from which to choose.
I prefer Mr. Spots firesteak.
Dec 31, 2013 8:54am
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Sonofanump

Dec 31, 2013 8:55 AM
Pick6;1559119 wrote:Am a big fan of The Lockview (downtown, across from Lock 3) in Akron. Fried mac and cheese, fried pepperoni, specialized grilled cheese sandwiches, huge microbrew selection (150+) as well as other good wines and top shelf liquors. Only thing I'm not really a fan of is the hipster-ish feel. No clue if its true or not, but I heard Melt was actually started by a guy who left Lockview.
Agree. Excellent food and beer.
Dec 31, 2013 8:55am
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Gblock

Dec 31, 2013 11:55 AM
the Chef's House on the corner of roberts and hilliard rome roads has amazing breakfasts.. double yolk eggs, and homemade sausage. family run business.
Dec 31, 2013 11:55am
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Dec 31, 2013 4:13 PM
Sonofanump;1559581 wrote:I prefer Mr. Spots firesteak.
Mr. Spots is excellent. Good call. I haven't had it since I was at BGSU. Will have to pick it up next time I'm in town.
Dec 31, 2013 4:13pm
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Shane Falco

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440 posts
Dec 31, 2013 5:01 PM
OSH;1559533 wrote:They lost their license? They had beer there this spring. Man, things are going downhill in Dola...
Didn't have one last time I was there.(May???)... maybe they got it back??
Dec 31, 2013 5:01pm
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sportchampps

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7,361 posts
Dec 31, 2013 9:21 PM
Oh yeah forgot the Welshfield inn. It's good food in Burton, ohio
Dec 31, 2013 9:21pm
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superman

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3,582 posts
Jan 2, 2014 8:13 PM
Eli's BBQ in Cincinnati. Amazing food, great atmosphere.
Jan 2, 2014 8:13pm
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hang_loose

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802 posts
Jan 5, 2014 2:04 AM
LJ;1558160 wrote:Rt 62 bbq in Johnstown. Best ribs i've had in a long time.

Olde Village Diner in Pickerington. Amazing club sandwich.
Ditto on Rt 62 ribs...(or even their sandwiches)... Fracasso"s (Center Village)... Eagles Pizza (New Albany).... & Coaches (Gahanna)!!!

Almost forgot, there is a little bar, grill in Jacktown, Oh. ((close to National Trails) that has awesome wings!!!
Jan 5, 2014 2:04am
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said_aouita

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Jan 5, 2014 4:53 AM
If wanting good pizza in St Paris go to Freddy's. At Urbana go to Sparky's. They are both owned by the same guy.

Originally Michaels pizza.
Jan 5, 2014 4:53am
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HitsRus

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9,206 posts
Jan 5, 2014 8:35 AM
Pick 6 and Fab4....


thanks for the tip on Lockview and Zubs....I will have to try them.

Where do you guys like to get Mexican? ...always a favorite in our family. Our fave is Casa Del Rio in Wadsworth I-76 and 94. The think the same people own El Jalepenos in Barberton but it's not quite the same.
Jan 5, 2014 8:35am