Bev Shaffer

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Food and Drink Reporter at The Canton Repository

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Articles

Chef Amy Leighley brings finesse to Canton's Gridiron Gastropub

1 week ago | indeonline.com | Bev Shaffer

Part of an occasional series of profiles of chefs in Stark County. CANTON – Amy Leighley might only recently have stepped into her role as executive chef at Gridiron Gastropub, but her influence is already transforming the kitchen. A sweet start to a culinary callingLeighley’s path to the kitchen began unexpectedly. With a bachelor of arts in business psychology from Edinboro University in Pennsylvania, she stumbled upon a gingerbread competition in her mother’s "Good Housekeeping" magazine.
Janet Gill of Canton wins top spot in 2025 National Festival of Breads

1 week ago | indeonline.com | Bev Shaffer

Janet Gill of Canton won a title with her Cranberry Hard Apple Cider Bread. A Columbus baker also won honorable mentions in the national bread contest. CANTON – Janet Gill of Canton loves to experiment when she bakes, using ingredients such as dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, walnuts and even hard apple cider to enhance flavor.
Royal Docks closes Oakwood Square location. Production brewery remains open

2 weeks ago | cantonrep.com | Bev Shaffer |Robert Wang

• The Royal Docks Foeder House + Kitchen in Oakwood Square has closed. • This closure follows the shuttering of the brewery's Jackson Township and Cleveland locations due to a legal dispute with an investor. • The Oakwood Square location is now listed for sale as a turnkey operation. PLAIN TWP. – The Royal Docks Foeder House + Kitchen in Oakwood Square has closed, joining the brewery's two other taprooms that have been shuttered in recent weeks.
Royal Docks closes Oakwood Square location. Production brewery remains open

2 weeks ago | the-review.com | Bev Shaffer |Robert Wang

The Royal Docks Foeder House + Kitchen in Oakwood Square has closed. This closure follows the shuttering of the brewery's Jackson Township and Cleveland locations due to a legal dispute with an investor. The Oakwood Square location is now listed for sale as a turnkey operation. PLAIN TWP. – The Royal Docks Foeder House + Kitchen in Oakwood Square has closed, joining the brewery's two other taprooms that have been shuttered in recent weeks.
Royal Docks closes Oakwood Square location. Production brewery remains open

2 weeks ago | indeonline.com | Bev Shaffer |Robert Wang

The Royal Docks Foeder House + Kitchen in Oakwood Square has closed. This closure follows the shuttering of the brewery's Jackson Township and Cleveland locations due to a legal dispute with an investor. The Oakwood Square location is now listed for sale as a turnkey operation. PLAIN TWP. – The Royal Docks Foeder House + Kitchen in Oakwood Square has closed, joining the brewery's two other taprooms that have been shuttered in recent weeks.
Samantha's on Portage serves up tasty, creative fare in Jackson Twp.

2 weeks ago | the-review.com | Bev Shaffer

JACKSON TWP. − It’s always a good sign when a local restaurant is bustling, and that’s certainly the case at Samantha’s Restaurant & Bar on Portage Street NW in Jackson Township. Even on a weekday morning, the place was full of energy. I stopped in for a late breakfast with my friend Nicole Hagy to celebrate her birthday. We arrived around 10:30 a.m. and waited about 15 minutes before being seated.
Picking a steak that's worth the sizzle: Local chefs, grillers weigh in

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Bev Shaffer

Nothing says summer quite like the sizzle of a steak hitting a hot grill. Whether it’s the smoky aroma wafting into the air or the sound of juices searing into the perfect char, grilling steak is an art that backyard cooks and seasoned pros alike take seriously. With so many cuts from which to choose − and a world of technique behind that sear − how do you know which steak to select? We checked with local butchers, experts and a few self-declared steak fanatics to share their favorites.
Brew Kettle Canton serving elevated pub fare at Hall of Fame Village

3 weeks ago | the-review.com | Bev Shaffer

CANTON – The Brew Kettle may be best known as a go-to for craft beer and the Topgolf Swing Suites, but if you haven’t tried the food, you’re missing some seriously satisfying pub fare. I stopped in for lunch on a Monday and found a lively crowd already enjoying themselves. High-top tables and booths were buzzing with conversation and clinking glasses − always a good sign. In one booth, Derick Lyons, a marketing specialist from Canton, and his lunch guest Shannon Pierce were finishing up.
Grab a burger! Stark has multiple spots to enjoy the May 28 National Hamburger Day

1 month ago | cantonrep.com | Bev Shaffer

• Hamburgers first were served in the late 1800s at fairs across the country. • Many restaurants claim they invented the hamburger, including Massillon's own Menches Brothers. America’s most iconic sandwich will have its day in the spotlight on National Hamburger Day, celebrated annually on May 28. With more than 50 billion burgers consumed each year in the United States alone, the hamburger holds a special place in Americans' hearts.
'Just different enough': Kozmo’s Grille in Massillon celebrates 20th anniversary

1 month ago | cantonrep.com | Bev Shaffer

• Kozmo's Grille's trio of owners started Massillon restaurant in effort to preserve history. MASSILLON – It all began with a decades-old friendship that became three men's business. Rick Taylor, Maury Sullivan and Chuck Thompson bonded during their time in the Jaycees. Known for not taking themselves too seriously, they embraced a quirky Seinfeld-inspired concept of being “just different enough,” and Kozmo’s Grille in Massillon was born.