When you sit at one of the tables  in the front alcove of Brian Hilberg’s restaurant, Marie’s Cafe, you are surrounded by two walls of murals representing the east and west sides of Medina’s 1870’s- era Square.  Gaze out the front window and you see the real thing.
This winter morning with snowflakes drifting out of [...]

Vegetarians and self-professed health nuts, take heed.  Aladdin’s Eatery, located in Highland Square, Akron’s funky, colorful neighborhood west of downtown, is not to be missed.
The food, Middle-Eastern and otherwise,  is healthy and delicious. Start with a fruit smoothie  made with non-fat yogurt — or perhaps some hummus and pita bread. Choose from a  wide variety [...]

Cool Beans, located in an 1871 building on the northwest corner of Public Square, offers an extensive menu of coffees, teas and pastries, as well as lunches.  They are noted for serving especially good soups, but the sandwiches and salads excel as well.  All are made daily in the state of the art kitchen visible [...]

Alas, the Medina Farmers Market on the square is finished for 2009, but you still have three more weeks to visit the Indoor Farmers Market at Medina Contractor Connection, 941 N. Court St. The market runs 9am-1pm for three Saturdays in November (7, 14, 21) with local farmers, bakers, and craftspeople.