The inaugural Akron Ale Fest, which is focused on promoting and highlighting the creativity and passion of breweries in Akron and in the surrounding region, will take place June 25 from 1 to 5 p.m. in downtown Akron. Ticketholders will be able to sample beers and chat with representatives from established breweries, like Thirsty Dog, Ohio Brewery and and Hoppin Frog; … [Read more...]
Food truck chefs partner up to launch Funky Truckeria
Grand opening begins Oct. 22 Two area food trucks are combining their efforts for a new brick and mortar location in Norton. The Funky Truckeria, the result of a partnership between Steve Sabo of the Orange Truk and Juan Gonzalez of Wholly Frijoles, will offer a fast casual venue. Menu items will be a collaboration between the two chefs and will feature some of their top … [Read more...]
Food Truck Fridays fill hungry stomachs for good cause (Article and Video)
Cool temperatures and gray skies did little to discourage the hungry midday crowd from attending the first Food Truck Friday last week at Child Guidance & Family Solutions. Maybe it was the west wind that carried inviting aromas toward neighborhood businesses. Some came from as far away as the workers from the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, who made the trip by … [Read more...]
Child Guidance hosts ‘Food Truck Fridays’ starting this week
Child Guidance & Family Solutions (CG&FS) and local food truck chefs have cooked up a plan to benefit kids in Summit County. On Friday afternoons starting May 16, CG&FS will host Food Truck Fridays. CG&FS’s programs support mental and emotional health for the children and youth of our community, and now residents may support a great cause while enjoying a … [Read more...]