We set out, with help from Signal Akron readers, to find the local eats that make our city authentically Akron.
From best restaurant to best pizza, here are your most-favored food and drink spots in the city. Each of the winners in 13 categories is marked by style, ambience and, let’s face it, just plain ol’ good food.
Here’s to new adventures in eating!
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