While on a trip with his wife to Vegas, he tried his first Korean corndog, “and it’s unlike any corndog you’ve ever had in your life, and I’m like, ‘You know what? Let’s put it on (the menu).” Pamboukis took menu testing very seriously for the restaurant and settled on steaks, seafood, and “you’ll even have Korean corndogs,” Pamboukis said. The menu is another key to the mix at Mélange. Unlike Pamboukis’ other restaurant, Alexander Pierce in Akron, which has a fine-dining, steakhouse, Sinatra vibe, Mélange will have “more of a Miami, Vegas laid-back (vibe), upscale but music, things like that” as to not compete with the Akron restaurant. You really don’t have anything like that in the area that brings a fine-dining feel with an upscale mature club atmosphere for folks to enjoy themselves and dance,” Pamboukis said. “We’re taking fine dining and we’re taking a club atmosphere in the back, and we’re mixing those together. The definition of mélange is a mixture or medley, and Pamboukis said it fits the restaurant perfectly, noting a few reasons why. Napoli's replacement: 'Most hip spot Canton's ever seen.' New downtown restaurant opening at old Napoli's The meaning behind the name Mélange “For First Fridays, we’ll open that door, and we’ll be able to serve folks just walking by,” Pamboukis said. He also mentioned that the lit-up bar at the front of the restaurant will be great for First Fridays and guests who want to utilize DORA. Reservations are highly encouraged, but Pamboukis said they won’t turn anyone away, noting that the bar won’t have reservations but will be open for diners and for people to imbibe while they wait for a table. With more than 900 reservations made within two days of opening its book through its website, it seems as though Pamboukis is onto something. “Between the food and the atmosphere that we’re going to have, I think that will do it.” “Let’s face it, you have to be a destination for folks to travel outside of what they’re comfortable going to, especially Jackson Township and all the restaurants there, all the choices. Owner Nick Pamboukis is excited to open this destination restaurant, as he calls it. Prior to opening, Mélange plans an invitation-only VIP event on Sept. The restaurant, which is located in the space Napoli’s used to occupy at 221 Market Ave. The wallpaper-adorned walls and red velvet booths give a feel of luxury without being too stuffy. Walking into Mélange restaurant in downtown Canton feels like you’re being transported to a big city.
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