Summer 2018

28 Located in downtown Akron, Ohio, Jilly’s Music Room has earned a reputation as the go-to venue for live music. From its outstanding hospitality, delicious food, and excellent entertainment, Jilly’s was named in LUXlife’s Restaurant and Bar Awards, with the title of Most Lively Bar & Restaurant – Akron. We take a look to see how it has achieved the astounding heights of success it celebrates today. In just five years, Jilly’s Music Room has become a stalwart of the Akron community – the must-go venue for anyone interested in hearing the very best original bands (local through to national) from an eclectic variety of genres. It offers sophistication without pretentiousness, and a contagious hospitality that has seen its patrons grow into a vocal community of supporters. The food, particularly, is a talking point among impressed visitors; from a tapas selection, to more traditional American fayre- think sliders and wings – there is something for every taste. The food reflects the balance that Jilly’s handles with a practice ease – an accessibility, an intrinsic friendliness, with an upmarket twist. Antipasti platters, mussels, and shrimp alfredo flatbreads on one side, and hearty, homey street food on the other. But, even in the home comforts there is an underlying, unyielding quality –an innovative spark. Jilly’s Signature Wings are baked in a brown chilli dry rub, and served with roasted red pepper goat cheese dipping sauce. The potato chips are topped with melted blue cheese and drizzled with a balsamic glaze. On top of all of that, the entire menu is gluten free, locally sourced and made fresh to order. 1803LU09 Of course, Jilly’s is – above all - a music venue. Though closed Sundays through to Tuesdays, the rest of the event calendar is brimming with activity, with returning crowd-favourites, special one-off events, and weekly mainstays. The expected karaoke and trivia nights are partnered with the unusual – ‘Dr Sketchy’s Anti-Art School’ offers patrons the opportunity to draw life models who perform comedy, play music, speak poetry and do quirky cabaret performances on stage. From drag acts, to blues, Americana and rock, Jilly’s is a place that deserves to be experienced. All of this guarantees that Jilly’s is a lively environment, championing entertainment of all varieties, and a menu for all palettes. Patron reviews, recommendations and testimonials speak volumes about Jilly’s appeal – a place to relax, and be entertained in equal measure – the perfect venue to be named as LUXlife’s ‘Most Lively Bar & Restaurant’. Company: Jilly’s Music Room Address: 111 N Main St, Akron, Ohio, 44308, United States Website: www.jillysmusicroom.com Telephone: +1 330 576 5960 AVenue for All Tastes Taste