Behind the Line: Kent’s Bistro on Main aims for elevated comfort
Bistro on Main has been part of Kent for so long it’s hard to remember a time without it.
Simon Varner
Varner: Maddalena’s in Kent offers authentic food, at-home feel
Do you remember going to grandma’s house for a family dinner? The way it smelled, the way the adults chatted while you and the other kids laughed in front of a TV playing colorful cartoons. Most importantly, do you remember the food? I remember, and Mandy Yannucci, co-owner of Maddalena’s in Kent, remembers, too.
Introducing our newest column: Shining a light on Portage County local food
I love the relationship between a locally owned restaurant and its town. The purpose they serve is deeper than just feeding their customers, but meeting them where they are, remembering their name, having the drink poured before they walk through the doors.