Readers’ Picks for the Best of The 330 // 2023 Edition
On behalf Akron Life and all of this year's winners: Thank you for voting for all of your favorite things The 330 has to offer.
Best Thing To Happen In Greater Akron (Last 12 Months)
House Three Thirty
Hall of Fame Village
Downtown Akron renovations
Best Natural Wonder
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
F.A. Seiberling Nature Realm
Cuyahoga River
Best Reason for Waiting in Line
Luigi’s Restaurant
Blossom Music Center
The Blue Door Cafe & Bakery
Best Corn Maze
Szalay’s Farm & Market
Ramseyer Farms
Maize Valley Winery
Best Charity Event
Butterfly Gala, Stewart’s Caring Place
Pawsibility Ball, Humane Society of Summit County
Red Tie Affair, Ronald McDonald House
Best Way to Improve The 330
Safety
Roads
More Jobs
Best Museum
Akron Art Museum
Maps Air Museum
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Best Art Gallery
Don Drumm Studios & Gallery
Summit Artspace
Zeber-Martell Gallery and Studio
Best Artist
Don Drumm
Sharon Frank Mazgaj
Ron White
Best Jazz Musician
Sausalito
Theron Brown
Dan Wilson
Best Free Event
Rock the Lock, Lock 3
Downtown@Dusk, Akron Art Museum
Falls Downtown Fridays, Cuyahoga Falls
Best Live Music Venue
Blossom Music Center
Jilly’s Music Room
Lock 3
Best Live Theater Company
Weathervane Playhouse
Porthouse Theatre
Ohio Shakespeare Festival
Best Public Golf Course
Mayfair Country Club
Raintree Golf and Event Center
Fox Den Golf Course
Best Radio Show Host
Joyce Johnson, WKSU 89.7
Keith Kennedy, 98.1 KDD
Matt Spatz & Amanda Casey, 97.5 WONE
Best Trail
Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail
Buckeye Trail
Sand Run Metro Park, Dogwood Trail
Best Bike Shop
Eddy’s Bike Shop
Ernie’s Bike Shop
Marty’s Bike Shop
Best Car Dealership
Serra Auto Park
Fred Martin Superstore
Montrose Ford
Best Clothing Store
The Grey Colt
Allie M. Designs
Rubber City Clothing
Best New Independent Store (Last 12 Months)
Mainstream Boutique, Hudson
Mythical Bookworm
All Paths Merge
Best Dance Studio
All About Dance by Kristen
Dianna Durkin Dance Studio
Sheena’s Platinum Movements
Best Dentist
Dr. Robert Zavodny, Zavodny Dental
Dr. Winnie Wong, Barsan, Stefan & Wong Family Dental
Dr. Robert Brandhorst, CreekSide Family Dentistry
Best Eye Care
Uniontown Vision Center
Davis Eye Center
Visioncare Associates
Best Florist
Savoir-Faire Event Planning
The Greenhouse
Dietz Floral Studio
Best Retirement Living
Brier Creek Senior Independent Living
Ohio Living Rockynol
The Village of St. Edward
Best Homebuilder
Shultz Design & Construction
Wagler Homes
Old World Custom Homes
Best Interior Designer
H. Everson Designs
Cynthia J. Hoffman Interior Design
M2creative
Best Independent Bookstore
Logos Bookstore
The Learned Owl Book Shop
Shelf Life
Best Jeweler
Taylor Made Jewelry
Jewelry Art
Kimberly Jewelry
Best Landscaping Company
Alpine Landscaping
Suncrest Gardens
Pride Lawn Care
Best Pet Day Care
Pay It Forward For Pets
All Creatures Veterinary Clinic & Lodge
Camp Bow Wow
Best Pet Groomer
Wizard Of Paws
Plus One Grooming
Clipper Cottage
Best Salon/Spa
Gavin Scott Salon & Spa
Scott Talbot SalonSpa
Aro Hair Salon
Best Tattoo Shop
Red Rabbit Studio
Assassin Tattoo Studio
Empire Ink
Best Vintage Shop
The Bomb Shelter
Happy Tails Thrift Shop
Modern Vintage
Best Wealth Manager
Gina A. Betti, Edward Jones
Wells Trecaso Financial Group
Alpha Asset Management
Best Wedding Reception Venue
The Barn at Wolf Creek
Gervasi Vineyard
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Best Yoga Studio
Li’l Yoga Shop
Roots Yoga
Harvest Yoga & Wellness Studio
Best Patio Dining
Gervasi Vineyard
Beau’s Grille
Jerzee’s Sports Grille
Best Drive-in Restaurant
Swensons Drive-In
Skyway Drive-In
B&K Rootbeer
Best Chinese Takeout
Bill Hwang Restaurant
Lucky Star
A-Wok Restaurant
Best Food Truck
D & M Grille
Swensons Drive-In
Zydeco Bistro
Best Taco
El Fogon Mexican Grill
Bomba Taco & Bar
Tito’s Mexican Grill
Best Pizza
Guiseppe’s Pizza
Luigi’s Restaurant
Dontino’s Fine Italian Cuisine
Best Barbecue
Big Eu’es BBQ
Old Carolina
Swine BBQ
Best Cocktail Bar
Jilly’s Music Room
Ken Stewart’s Grille
Cashmere Cricket
Best Breakfast
Fred’s Diner
The Blue Door Cafe & Bakery
Farmer Boy Restaurant
Best Burger
D & M Grille
Swensons Drive-In
Ray’s Place
Best Sushi
Kasai Japanese Restaurant
Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse
Sushi Katsu
Best Asian Restaurant
Kasai Japanese Restaurant
Evelyn’s Coffee & Banh Mi
Golden Dragon
Best Brewery
Hoppin’ Frog Brewery
Missing Mountain Brewing Co.
MadCap Brew Co.
Best Craft Beer Selection
Hoppin’ Frog Brewery
Lock 15 Brewing Co.
Magic City Brewing Co.
Best Deli
Diamond Deli
Primo’s Deli
DeVitis Italian Market
Best Diner
Fred’s Diner
Flury’s Cafe
Magic City’s Remarkable Diner
Best Seafood
Ken Stewart’s Grille
35 Brix
Serenite Restaurant & Culinary Institute
Best Bakery
The West Side Bakery
Pallotta’s Pastries
Tiffany’s Bakery
Best Chocolatier
Hartville Chocolate Factory
Malley’s Chocolates
Honadle’s Fine Chocolates
Best Ice Cream
Pav’s Creamery
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
Stricklands Frozen Custard
Best Independent Coffeehouse
Nervous Dog Coffee Bar
Artisan Coffee
Asterisk Coffee Bar
Best Italian Restaurant
Luigi’s Restaurant
Vacarro’s Trattoria
Dontino’s Fine Italian Cuisine
Best Winery
Sarah’s Vineyard
Gervasi Vineyard
Filia Cellars
Best Vegetarian Menu
The Soulful Vegan
Mustard Seed Market & Cafe
Aladdin’s Eatery
