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Sweet Summertime is Here! JULY IS PRIME TIME FOR ALL OF THE BEST ACTIVITIES SUMMER HAS TO OFFER. From pool parties and backyard barbecues to baseball games and vacations, this month reminds us to kick back and have some fun! Our summer issue is full of ideas for taking advantage of all the exciting events happening in Medina County this month, as well as a fun day experience in Wadsworth. We’ve also included a summer grilling article featuring the delicious cuts from Lazy L Ranch Meats and an article about the Medina County Brewery Passport. We’re sure you’ll find something in this issue to get you in the mood for summer fun!
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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2021
FEATURES 22 A Day in Wadsworth Visit and Treat Yourself at Some of the Best Businesses in Wadsworth
30 Experience The Very Best of Portland Usher Yourself Back Into The World of Travel With a Trip to The City of Roses
36 Fire Up The Grill Be The King of the Cookout With Lazy L Ranch Meats
40 Take Part in the Inaugural Medina County Brewery Passport Program The Perfect Opportunity to
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A DAY IN WADSWORTH VALLEY CAFE All of us have been itching to get back out and about with businesses reopening after the pandemic, and what better way to get out than to spend a day strolling around downtown Wadsworth? Nicole and BJ Mikoda started the Valley Cafe 13 years ago this upcoming August. The Valley Cafe’s first location was in Akron’s Merriman Valley, but when the two were presented with the opportunity to open a second Valley Cafe in downtown Wadsworth, they jumped on it immediately. The original concept of Valley Cafe is a breakfast and lunch restaurant. However, at the Wadsworth location, they also offer dinner service and alcoholic drinks. The Wadsworth restaurant closes at 3 p.m. and then reopens with a dinner menu at 5 p.m.
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The Valley Cafe has a variety of menu items ranging from sweet to savory, so everyone is bound to find something they will love. They have breakfast items such as Glazed Amish Cinnamon Toast and lunch items like Mo’s Chicken Pita. For dinner, they have
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DOLCE ON A DAY IN WADSWORTH (CONTINUED)
DOLCE AT THE STRAND Do you have a sweet tooth after eating at the Valley Dolce at the Strand in downtown Wadsworth just across the street from the Valley Cafe in the old Strand theater. Dolce is an Italian-inspired gathering place with homemade gelato, pastries, cocktails and coffee. If you are looking for one-of-a-kind, homemade sweet treats, then Dolce is the place for you. All their gelato is made on-site from scratch. Nicole and BJ actually learned how to make gelato by attending classes with an Italian chef in California. Dolce’s baked goods are made by their team of in-house bakers. In addition to items offered daily, delicious custom cakes and cupcakes have been growing in popularity.
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“We wanted something that would bring more people downtown. We wanted a multigenerational gathering place where you can comfortably come with your kids, but you can also come on a date night, you can come for a bridal
shower or a bachelorette party. We believe in multigenerational experiences,” Nicole says.
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Manic on Main Art Gallery and Gift Shop was opened in April of 2019 in the iconic downtown storefront that once was home to both the beloved Apropos and Ben Franklin Store. This one-of-a-kind destination place features a white-walled gallery with new exhibitions by local artists monthly, cultural events, a gift shop made up of artisan goods and fine art from over 100 artists and makers, as well as fun and engaging classes taught in the back studio Entering the space from the charming streets of downtown Wadsworth will make you feel like you’ve stepped into a big city gallery, but with the friendly warmth and inclusivity of a small town business. At Manic, you can browse the incredible local talent or pick up a unique gift from the shop’s extensive selection of jewelry, ceramics, original paintings, terrariums, wood carvings and other eclectic offerings.
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EXPERIENCE THE VERY BEST OF PORTLAND
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Kimpton Hotel Vintage
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+ STAY HAS ANYONE ELSE BEEN BITTEN BY THE TRAVEL BUG NOW THAT CITIES AND BUSINESSES WORLDWIDE ARE OPENING FOR VISITORS AGAIN? I know I have.
The Kimpton Hotel Vintage is centrally located in downtown Portland, offering unique and upscale amenities that range from a
So I re-entered the world of travel with a jaunt to Portland,
private wine cellar to a luxury game lounge with shuffleboard, a pool
Oregon. Like countless cities across the globe, Portland and
table and more. Their lobby is nothing short of an ethereal experi-
its local businesses were hit hard during 2020. Fortunately,
ence, boasting a grand staircase that leads to the game lounge, an
it’s safe to say that the city has emerged from the pandemic
opulent bar area and Instagram-worthy modern decor.
even stronger than it was before. Local businesses are expe-
The accommodations have been curated to provide each guest
riencing huge comebacks after months of being shut down
with their own little cocoon of comfort while offering street-in-
and the city is back to its vibrant, effervescent self!
spired artwork, bold decor statements and luxe finishes. The Sky Loft Room is especially unique, affording its guests with 45-degree sky view solarium windows. CONTINUED >
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+ EAT It’s no secret that Portland is a gastronomic mecca. From the Cointreau Crème Brûlée donut at Blue Star Donuts to the impeccably seasoned za’atar fries from Tusk, there is simply so much to experience. Although COVID has forced many restaurants to reimagine their dining concepts, many of the city’s highly revered eateries offer either takeout, delivery, patio or dine-in service. Aside from trying the iconic Blue Star Donuts and Tusk, visit HunnyMilk for an unforgettable brunch experience, Pink Rabbit for some of the best cocktails in the Pacific Northwest, Alder Street Food Pods for a taste of a little bit of everything that Portland has to offer and Salt & Straw for the unbelievably creamy Arbequina Olive Oil ice cream.
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Pittock Mansion Hike
+ DO
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There is no shortage of things to experience in Portland. The City of Roses is recognized for its diverse arts and cultural scene, as well as its proximity to the great outdoors. It is home to a sprawling urban forest, dozens of verdant public parks, gorgeous gardens and a sparkling river that runs through the middle of the city. One such park, located northeast of the city center, is Washington Park, a luscious 458 acres of urban parkland that includes the exotic Portland Japanese Garden. The 5.5-acre territory includes eight unique garden spaces that demonstrate the extraordinary aspects of Japanese garden history and design. Another signature outdoor experience is hiking. The Pittock Mansion Hike has been described as “Portland at its best,” featuring trails through moss-covered trees, a storybook stroll by multiple miniature waterfalls and a finish at the historic Pittock Mansion for unparalleled views of the city and the option to tour the significant dwelling. A few other Portland must-dos include picking up a new read from the iconic Powell’s City of Books, people watching at Pioneer Courthouse Square, shopping in the chic Pearl District, meeting local makers at the Portland Saturday Market (open every Saturday March-December), sipping on an organic brew from
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05 Use the 60/40 rule. The best-tasting steaks are seared on both sides and cooked evenly in the middle. The simplest way to do that is to only flip your steak once. The 60/40 rule suggests that 60% of your cook time should be spent on one side, and 40% on the other. NOTHING DESCRIBES SUMMER BETTER THAN A GOOD
06 Keep the lid closed. It may be tempting to peek, but trust the
COOKOUT! And what is a cookout without a good, quality choice of
experts and keep it shut! Opening the lid makes your grill lose heat,
meat from a local place that you trust?
which makes steaks cook unevenly.
At Lazy L Ranch Meats, the meat comes from their farm straight to your table. There is a wide variety of products that Lazy L Ranch
07 Check for doneness. Lazy L Ranch recommends using a meat
Meats offers, including a selection of different retail cuts, pork and
thermometer because it is the most accurate.
chicken products, bundle packages and even custom process-
+ Rare: 120°F
ing. Through their custom processing, you can bring your cattle,
+ Medium Rare: 130°F
and they will handle all the processing and provide you with the
+ Medium: 140°F
highest quality of cuts and packaging. Or you can even purchase
+ Medium Well: 150°F
one of their cattle for processing to stock in your freezer!
+ Well: 160°F
Lazy L Ranch Meats bundle opportunities include different types of steaks like porterhouse, t-bone or even filet mignon, chuck roast
08 Let your steak rest. Pull your steaks from the grill once they’re
and ground beef. The bundle is a great way to save money and
cooked to 5-10 degrees below your target temperature and rest for
get you a better deal than their competitors. Plus, stocking your
10-15 minutes.
freezer with meat is always a smart idea. If you love meat but you’re not 100% confident cooking it, Lazy
Are you ready to fire up the grill? It’s not a cookout without a great
L Ranch can help. Their website and Facebook page offer helpful
choice of meat! Lazy L Ranch is located at 1990 Center Road, New
nuggets of advice, tricks, information on the cuts and recipes for
Franklin, Ohio 44216. Visit their website LazyLMeats.com and their
their different options.
Facebook page Facebook.com/LazyLRanchMeats for more infor-
One such resource that they published as a blog on their web-
mation about their products, recipes, tips and more.
site is about how to grill the perfect steak. Here are the steps they recommend taking: 01 Thaw and acclimate the steak. For searing to occur, the proteins in steak need to be heated to at least 310°F. Tossing cold meat onto a hot grill lowers the temperature and can prevent a crust from forming, so it’s important that any frozen steaks are thawed completely before cooking. 02 Salt your steak 30-45 minutes before grilling. This causes the salt to draw moisture from within the steak up to the surface, where it dissolves the salt and creates a brine that gets reabsorbed into the steak where it breaks down tough connective tissues. 03 Oil the grate on the grill, not the steak. Use tongs and a paper towel dipped in vegetable oil to lube your grates. 04 Manage your heat well. Remember that your grill needs to be hot for your steak to get a good sear. But if it’s hot enough to cause your oil to smoke, it’s too hot.
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HOPS & VINE
take part in the inaugural medina county brewery passport program
ARTICLE EMILY SHEA
THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY SUMMER WHILE SIPPING ON LOCAL BREWS
CRAFT BEER LOVERS AND BREWSKI NEWBIES UNITE!
popular regionally as well as on a national level. For example,
Now through August 31, Northeast Ohio residents can take
Cleveland has a fantastic craft beer program called the Cleveland
part in the inaugural Medina County Brewery Passport pro-
Brewery Passport that features more than 30 breweries.
gram and enjoy some of the best brews in the area.
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The success of these programs is due to their ‘scavenger
The program, organized by Medina County resident, Chris
hunt’ nature. Although each has its own set of guidelines,
Zaffle, and the participating eight breweries, is new to Medina
they all follow a similar pretense – checking off businesses on
County, but not to many of the surrounding areas. Passport
the passport to support the local community and/or have the
programs across all industries have become extremely
opportunity to win a grand prize.
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The Medina County Brewery Passport is no different. It invites participants to visit each of the eight participating breweries, make a purchase and receive a stamp on that brewery’s page of the passport.
music from a DJ and the band Laid Back and Lazy, a photobooth,
The participating breweries are Blue Heron Brewery, D.J. Malthopper
raffle prizes and food available for purchase. The first 800 passport
Brewing Co., Hoppy Dude Brews, Lager Heads Brewing Co., MAD
completers that receive VIP entry to the event will also be given a
Brewing Co. Medina Brewing Co., Planted Flag Brewing and Wrecking
5-ounce tasting glass and eight drink tickets.
Crew Brew Works. There are two stamps per brewery page that must
Even if you aren’t one of the first 800 to complete the passport,
be stamped for that page of the passport to be considered ‘complete.’
you will still have the opportunity to get a ticket to the event. All
The first 800 people to complete the passport journey and complete a
completed passport holders will be put in a drawing for two VIP
registration form will qualify for VIP entrance into the Medina County
tickets to the Passport Party and will receive a commemorative
Brewery Passport Party on Sept. 12, at Blue Heron Brewery.
passport glass.
The Passport Party will be exactly what the name suggests – a
Visit any of the participating breweries to pick up a passport
beer-tastic celebration! The event will be held from 2-6 p.m., with
and begin your local beer journey. For more information, visit
beer samples from the participating breweries, beer for sale, live
Facebook.com/MedinaCountyBreweryPassport.
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