Explore Local Foodie

07/13/2026

🍩 If you are a fan of desserts, you need to check out Mochinut in Strongsville! They have mochi donuts, Korean corn dogs, and boba tea!

🔥 The mochi donuts were perfectly soft, chewy, just the right amount of sweetness. The Korean corn dogs were darn good loved that you can choose either all cheese or half cheese and half hot dog filling. Tiger Sugar Crème brûlée boba tea was my favorite! Definitely a must-order.

WHAT WE GOT:
🔥 Flaming hot Cheetos Korean corn go
🥔 Potato Korean corndog
🍩 Red and blue funnel Mochinut
🍩 Strawberry cream Mochinut
🍩 Peanut butter Oreo Mochinut
🍵 Mango matcha
🧋 Tiger Sugar Crème brûlée

🗺️ 14694 Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136
📍 Mochinut
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07/03/2026

Have you visited Bonefish Grill Bonefish Grill? Checked out the North Canton location and it didn’t disappoint! The food and service here is wonderful. They have delicious cocktails, seafood dishes, appetizers and more! The new watermelon martini was my favorite cocktail! This a great spot to have lunch or dinner with friends, family and even a celebration! Go check them out!

✨ On Mondays only, they serve $5 martinis & margs every Monday!
✨$7 on select martinis and cocktails specials during Social Hour!
✨They have martini flights!
✨ Make sure to try their summer menu!!!
✨ Dining Options: Dine-in, Curbside, Delivery, and Catering

WHAT WE GOT:
🍸 Fresh watermelon martini
🍸 Key lime martini
🍽️ Kung pao brussels sprouts
🍽️ Half pound bfg burger
🍽️ Blackened chicken egg rolls
🍽️ Orange soy glazed coho salmon
🍍 Pineapple cheesecake
🗺️ Visted the North Canton location but there are multiple locations
📍 6341 Strip Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720
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07/02/2026

😍 Have you visited bonefishgrill ? Checked out the North Canton location and it didn’t disappoint! The food and service here is wonderful. They have delicious cocktails, seafood dishes, appetizers and more! The new watermelon martini was my favorite cocktail! This a great spot to have lunch or dinner with friends, family and even a celebration! Go check them out!

✨ On Mondays only, they serve $5 martinis & margs every Monday!
✨$7 on select martinis and cocktails specials during Social Hour!
✨They have martini flights!
✨ Make sure to try their summer menu!!!
✨ Dining Options: Dine-in, Curbside, Delivery, and Catering

WHAT WE GOT:
🍸 Fresh watermelon martini
🍸 Key lime martini
🍽️ Kung pao brussels sprouts
🍽️ Half pound bfg burger
🍽️ Blackened chicken egg rolls
🍽️ Orange soy glazed coho salmon
🍍 Pineapple cheesecake

🗺️ Visted the North Canton location but there are multiple locations
📍 Bonefish Grill - 6341 Strip Ave NW, North Canton, OH 44720
📸: Julia | Explore Local Foodie

06/29/2026

🥖 Come visit one of the newer coffee shops that recently opened! Baladi coffee house is serving amazing pastries, fruit pastries, authentic Yemeni coffee & tea, matcha and more! Their strawberry matcha was my favorite along with the turkey pesto sandwich and the apple fruit pastry but everything was 10/10 and I would order anything I tried again.

✨They do have a breakfast and lunch sandwich menu. The breakfast menu is only available until 2pm!
✨Don’t miss out on their viral fruit pastries!
✨They have plenty of seating and perfect for remote or meeting with friends!

WHAT WE GOT:
🍵 Strawberry matcha
☕️ Banana pudding latte
☕️ Tiramisu latte
🍓 Strawberry lemonade refresher
🥭 Mango dragonfruit refresher
🥪 Avocado egg sandwich
🥪 Turkey pesto sandwich
🍰 Chocolate Cheesecake
🍰 Pistachio Cheesecake
🍰 Berry Fruit Pastry
🍏 Apple Fruit Pastry

⏰ Hours:
Mon-Thur: 7am-11pm
Fri & Sat: 7am-1am
Sun: 8am-11pm

🗺️ 24942 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, OH 44070
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06/29/2026

Hey everyone! Made it to the top 25 for best local content creators, and round 2 voting is open! Click on the link in the Akron Beacon Journal post in the comments and go vote! So many wonderful creators on this list! Exciting!

The Top 25 of Akron-Canton's Top Content Creators of 2026 has been revealed! Vote for your favorites here. See link below ⬇️

📸 Provided by Dereck Malone

06/25/2026

🍪 Check out one of the best porch pickup business that is serving great sourdough baked goods and lattes! Broken Wagon Coffee Company offers porch pickup, so after ordering online, all you have to do is stop by and grab your bag. Fresh baked goods, breads, lattes, zero waiting, and the perfect excuse to grab something delicious.

✨ They are located in Cuyahoga Falls but also have pick up in Springfield Township in Akron, Ohio!

✨They usually have pick up available Saturday and Sunday in Akron and Mondays in Cuyahoga Falls.

✨Don’t miss one of their drops! Be sure to give them a follow to know what they will have available each week!

WHAT WE GOT:
☕️ White Chocolate Raspberry Latte
🍪 Sourdough Lemon Blossom Cookie
🧁 Sourdough Blueberry Muffin
🍪 Sourdough Oatmeal Cookie
🍞 Jalapeño Cheddar Sourdough Focaccia
🥮 Sourdough Cinnamon Roll

🗺️ Cuyahoga Falls and Akron, Ohio
📍 Broken Wagon Coffee Co
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06/09/2026

🍷MARK YOUR CALENDERS! This Saturday, June 13th is the Cleveland Wine Festival! ✨🍷

Use the promo code: “explore” for 10% off

Get ready to sip, swirl, and explore at the 2026 Uncorked Cleveland Wine Festival! This one-night-only event is taking over the iconic Great Lakes Science Center for an unforgettable evening featuring 100+ wines and bubblies from around the world. 🍾🍷

From crisp whites and bold reds to refreshing rosés and sparkling favorites, there’s something for every wine lover. Plus, your ticket includes after-hours access to the Science Center exhibits, so you can channel your inner scientist while enjoying a glass (or two). A live DJ will keep the energy going all night, and local food trucks will be serving up delicious bites available for purchase. 🎶🚀🌮

📍 Cleveland, OH
📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 7 PM – 11 PM
🍷 100+ wines & bubblies
🎵 Live DJ
🔬 Exclusive after-hours Science Center access
🚚 Local food trucks on-site
🔞 21+ event

Whether you’re planning a girls’ night out, a date night, or just looking for a fun summer event with friends, Uncorked Cleveland is shaping up to be one of the city’s most exciting wine experiences of the year. Early admission tickets offer an extra hour of tasting and access to exclusive pours.
Tag your wine crew and start planning your outfits now. 🍷✨

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uncorked-cleveland-tickets-1984965527326?aff=exploreohiohfood

Get ready, Cleveland — Uncorked is taking over the Great Lakes Science Center for another unforgettable night wine & fun!

06/08/2026

I love being part of our local community and sharing the stories, people, places, and businesses that make Akron-Canton such a special place.

If you've enjoyed the content I've been creating, I'd be honored if you'd consider nominating me for the Akron-Canton Top Content Creators Competition.

There are so many talented creators in our area doing incredible work, so while you're there, be sure to show them some support as well. Our community is filled with people who are passionate about making a positive impact, and it's inspiring to see the creativity happening right here in Northeast Ohio.

Thank you to everyone who follows along, engages with my content, and supports local creators. It truly means a lot.

The Beacon Journal is putting together its inaugural list of Top Content Creators of 2026. Nominate your favorite social media influencers here.