Don Pancho’s Tex-Mex Café | Gourmet Legacy
At age 77, Sofia DeLeon still cuts the steaks by hand at the restaurant she and her late husband, Francisco, began roughly 48 years ago.
John’s Bar & Grille | Gourmet Legacy
Customers at John’s Bar & Grille tell Ana Johnson stories about her family that she’s too young to remember.
Bender’s Tavern | Gourmet Legacy
Jerry Jacob, the owner of Bender’s Tavern, remembers when two-martini lunches were standard practice at downtown Canton’s landmark restaurant.
After ‘Me Too,’ women want justice; lawyers have bad news for them
She watched her son leave for high school, flipped on the flat screen and then, Alecia McNair waited. Most days, her habit was to listen absent-mindedly to “CBS This Morning” as she prepared for another day as a 53-year-old single mother. But this past fall, it seemed that every time she turned on the news, there was another story about a man who had abused his power, a woman who had finally spoken up, and—this was the part that McNair could hardly believe—an apology.
Girls on the Run | The Power of Women
The girls had slowed to a brisk walk as they approached the last leg of the 3.1-mile race. Then, they saw the finish line.
Judith E. Barnes Lancaster | The Power of Women
At 50, Judith E. Barnes Lancaster decided to go back to school to become a lawyer. She had done “just about everything” in the health care field, and she knew she didn’t want to be a doctor.
Maria Heege | The Power of Women
Maria Heege isn’t eager to talk about her accomplishments. Heege, the president and CEO of United Way of Greater Stark County, is one of this year's Women’s Impact award recipients. She’s quick to point out that she doesn’t work alone. The community is full of amazing women.
Barbara Hammontree Bennett | The Power of Women
Having twice beaten back cancer, Barbara Hammontree Bennett figures her time now is for her family, her community and herself.
Honorable Mention: Artisan Bianco: Meyers Landing | Pizza Wars
The Artisan Bianco fared well in Alison Matas’ Review of Meyers Landing (inside the November 2017 issue), but our judges deemed the entry definitively “not pizza.” We’re awarding the submission an honorable mention. It’s one of the most delicous garlic cheesy breads we ever have tasted.
#10 Fungi: Royal Docks Brewing Co. | Pizza Wars
Judges loved the look of this pie and the idea of the concept, and the fresh ingredients—but the mushrooms come on a little bit too strong and the crust could use some beefing up.
