There’s no mistaking the caliber of Ken Stewart’s Grille. An Akron mainstay since its opening in 1990, its attentive servers and sophisticated meals make it one of the area’s finest dining experiences.
But as you enter, you know that this isn’t just any white-tablecloth establishment. Leopard print carpeting greets you, and colorful portraits of cowboys line the walls. Celebrating over 35 years in business, the Grille is a labor of love.
“I’m a cowboy at heart,” Stewart says, sporting his trademark colorful glasses. “In Aspen, Colorado, every Wednesday night, I’d ride bareback bucking broncos.”…