Destination Lakewood Magazine 2023

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Many Communities. One Home. One Lakewood.

Brought to you in partnership by the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce and the City of Lakewood

Magazine 2023

Sugar, spice and

EVERYTHING NICE Get the scoop on Lakewood’s flourishing bakery scene.

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Mayor Meghan F. George Lakewood Chamber of Commerce CEO & President Lauren Small Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Chair of the Board Troy Bratz

Around Town

Learn about a burgeoning business district that’s offering residents the opportunity to support local shops, and get the scoop on construction underway at the Beck Center.

13 Feature: Sweet Treats

Bakeries galore mean there’s a slice of heaven on just about every corner in Lakewood.

16 A Day in the City

Shopping, dining, recreation and more — explore the city with this handy guide spotlighting unique places to try.

23 Skill Building

Find out how the schools and business community are fostering collaboration and helping students master important life skills.

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Lakewood’s bakeries offer something to satisfy every sweet tooth. Photo: Ken Blaze www.lakewoodchamber.org | www.lakewoodoh.gov 3

{ FROM THE MAYOR }

Welcome

Home Sweet Home

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akewood is an ideal place to call home, pursue a career and enjoy life. With our proximity to Downtown Cleveland, picturesque location on Lake Erie, historic homes, high-quality city services, shops, arts and restaurants, there is truly something for everyone. In this edition of Destination Lakewood, we highlight some of the ways you can enjoy this beautiful city as a visitor, the opportunities to work and do business here and the special things that make Lakewood a fantastic place to find your forever home.

Our city’s unique and thriving small businesses see themselves as more than just a way to make a profit. These local entrepreneurs are deeply involved in Lakewood, supporting causes and volunteering their time and skills with Lakewood nonprofits, the Lakewood recreation program and our outstanding schools.

Last fall, I had the opportunity to view the Sixth Grade Business Project Symposium,

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in which students interviewed and worked with local business leaders to learn more about business math and how to apply it in their studies. The projects presented at the symposium were creative and a result of the collaboration between our young people and entrepreneurs who were willing to volunteer their time. This is just one example of how our local business community goes the extra mile.

The City of Lakewood is committed to supporting our entrepreneur community.

Businesses everywhere have faced some big challenges over the past few years.

In response, City Hall developed a small

business rent relief program to provide some breathing room for those who set up shop in Lakewood. The city was able to assist 227 businesses through this program, protecting a vital part of what makes Lakewood so special.

I hope you enjoy learning more about our great city in these pages, and I look forward to seeing you in Lakewood soon.

Meghan F. George

Mayor, City of Lakewood

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Welcome

Celebrating Small Businesses

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his issue of Destination Lakewood celebrates Lakewood’s fantastic small businesses that are the fabric and backbone of our unique community. Whether you are a longtime Lakwoodite or a newcomer, it doesn’t take long to realize that Lakewood, with its eclectic small business community, is a place like no other. You can find just about any type of food, shop or attraction here.

Community events such as the Lakewood Arts Festival, the Taste of Lakewood, Summer Meltdown and Light Up Lakewood are fantastic fun for our residents, but they also serve to highlight Lakewood’s businesses and draw people from all over the area, fostering economic development.

As you go about your day-to-day activities, I encourage you to take the time to shop locally. You will be delighted not only by the interesting collection of places but by the wonderful, warm people who own and run them. They all have passion for what they do and backstories that are fascinating.

The Lakewood Chamber continues to serve businesses, working to foster economic development in Lakewood along with our partners, the City of Lakewood, LakewoodAlive, Lakewood City Schools and so many other organizations.

Sincerely,

Lauren Small

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Find out what the Chamber can do for you.

Advocacy The Chamber advocates for business interests at the local level and promotes the Lakewood brand to the community and to the region.

Networking Chamber members make connections inside — and outside — the Lakewood business community.

Relevant Business Information The Chamber hosts monthly luncheons and educational workshops featuring up-to-date topics and the most recent community business news.

Benefits Members save money by taking advantage of an array of cost-saving programs.

• Anthem Health Insurance • Workers’ Compensation Discounts • Chamber Energy Program • PartnerShip Program — FedEx Shipping • Heartland Credit Card and Payroll Processing Marketing Opportunities Visibility is the key to marketing, and the Chamber provides many opportunities for member publicity and exposure. There are advertising opportunities in Chamber promotions, publications and on the website.

• Sponsorship Opportunities • Tabletop Marketing • Door Prize Donations • New Member Promotion Community Events The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce sponsors events that promote Lakewood businesses throughout the greater Cleveland region.

• Taste of Lakewood • Small Business Saturday • 25 Days of Lakewood Get Involved As a member, you gain access and make valuable connections. Visit lakewoodchamber.org to view the member directory, check out upcoming events, read our monthly e-newsletter and learn about our committees and task forces.

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{ AROUND TOWN }

Outside the Box Madison Avenue from Bunts to Birdtown is a burgeoning business hub. Shop local and support some of the unique businesses that call this corridor home.

By Chrissy Kadleck

LAKEWOOD ART SUPPLY

LAKEWOOD ART SUPPLY / MAGICALLY FOUND

When the Olson family relocated to Lakewood from their home state of Texas, they found everything they had been envisioning in an adopted hometown — a uniquely diverse, urban, walkable community on a Great Lake.

Well, almost everything.

“Lakewood just really ticked off a lot of the boxes when we talked about where we wanted to live. We really loved it,” says Galadriel Olson, an art teacher. Her husband, Kevin Olson, is an accomplished illustrator, screen printer and oil painter.

“We’re a family of artists, and we were looking for an art supply store, and we couldn’t find one. We kind of joked at first that maybe we should open our store.”

That joke turned into reality in January 2022, when the Olsons opened Lakewood Art Supply, an inspired shop for fine art supplies, including markers, pens, pencils, paints, clay, sketchbooks and paper and screen printing supplies. You’ll also find

kids’ art supplies and crafts along with yarn, embroidery floss and beads — all arranged in rainbow order.

In fact, Lakewood Art Supply even sports a signature rainbow floor.

“What would an art supply store be without a rainbow floor? You can’t really be sad if you’re walking on a rainbow,” Galadriel says. “That’s been super fun, and we have people that come in just to take pictures of the floor.”

The Olsons have been overwhelmed by the support from the local community and neighboring small businesses. “We’re just really super happy that we landed in the spot that we landed in on Madison, because the other small businesses have been so incredibly supportive,” she says. “I can’t even express the amount of gratitude for everyone coming in and supporting small businesses. That was really one of the reasons why we love Lakewood so much.”

13345 Madison Ave., lakewoodartsupply.com

MAGICALLY FOUND

One of Rebecca DeNoewer’s favorite things is watching people discover vintage home decor items in her store, aptly named Magically Found, which she describes as having a “witchy cottage-core vibe.”

“I love when people come in and they get really excited when they find this thing that they didn’t know they were looking for, or maybe they knew they were looking for and they just hadn’t found it yet,” DeNoewer says. “Like you magically found it — that item was meant to be a part of your home.”

Magically Found also features a lot of local artists specializing in flower arts, ceramics, stained glass and wood burning.

“I’m not even the new kid on the block anymore,” DeNoewer says of her business that opened earlier this year. “The foot traffic is really amazing. It doesn’t matter what kind of day it is — there’s always people out and walking by, and definitely people wander in all the time. It’s been really great so far.”

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{ AROUND TOWN } DOKI DOKI KAWAII SHOP Nominated for accolades like “best hobby store,” “best comic collection” and “best toy shop,” Doki Doki Kawaii Shop is a pastel playground for those looking to experience kawaii and anime fandom, including manga, imports straight from Japan, cuddly plushies, collectible figures and blind boxes and even Japanese stationery.

The brainchild of owner Ami Rizek, Doki Doki is the one-of-a-kind haven she always wanted as a young girl growing up in Lakewood.

13737 Madison Ave., dokidokikawaii.shop

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APPLE JAX TOYS The classics reign king at Apple Jax Toys’ “Mothership” on Madison.

Curators of retro-themed, vintage and modern toys, Diana Hlywiak and her husband, Allen Singleton, have been attracting toy collectors and enthusiasts from around the country to their happy storefront for nearly five years.

Apple Jax carries hundreds of action figures, games and puzzles, outdoor play items, Barbies, Calico Critters, Pokémon, GI Joes, Star Wars, My Little Pony, Strawberry Shortcake and other retro-themed items like Mad Libs, Colorforms and Fashion Plates, to name a few.

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“There are so many other people like me who really enjoy kawaii and anime. It’s more than just a hobby; it’s part of what inspires us, what motivates us,” Rizek says. “It’s just really a magical space.”

Open since December 2022, Doki Doki hosts a variety of monthly events, including tea parties, Pokémon trading card game nights and its Magical Girl series, which focuses on self-care and self-love.

“The cool thing about my shop is typically, if you find a hobby store, usually you don’t find something that’s centered on women and queer folks,” she says. “My shop absolutely is, because it’s really important to me to make our space inclusive and welcoming.”

Rizek also offers private shopping times by reservation for those who are neurodivergent and become overstimulated or anxious in a typical store setting.

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OKTOBER’S

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“We’re a legit neighborhood toy store,” Hlywiak says. “Every year we grow, and the reason why we picked Lakewood is we live here, we love Lakewood and it’s also got a high concentration of families. The Birdtown area was kind of like untapped at that point when we opened, and then all these other really cool specialty shops started popping up around us.”

Singleton has been a toy appraiser for a long time and has even been called to consult on Guinness Book of World record collections.

Apple Jax also refurbishes toys and buys toys for cash or trade.

13002 Madison Ave., applejaxtoys.com

Much like its online presence of Keep Cleveland Creepy, Oktober’s is the brick-and-mortar portal for all things metaphysical and occult.

“Anyone who doesn’t know what that means, and that’s most of my family,” jokes Owner Jessica Oktober, “it’s crystals, candles, magical herbs, oils, books, incense and jewelry,” among other things.

“We offer Tarot readings, Lenormand, astrology, Reiki healing sessions and spirit medium readings. We have readers seven days a week.”

Celebrating four years in business this fall, Oktober’s sells more than 180 types of crystals and features handmade wares from local artists, in addition to specialty items from other states.

“I make all of the magical oils and sprays, and we make a lot of the jewelry in-house,” says Oktober.

Oktober’s recently expanded into an adjacent storefront, creating a new event space with Victorian furniture and a marble bar. The space has been booked for birthday parties, divorce parties, book signings and fundraisers.

“We’ve expanded, which means we get to help more people,” Oktober says. “We

get to talk to more customers, have more classes, have bigger classes, have more events. I’m always working on new stuff to try to let people know that there’s magical help where they might need it.”

12611 Madison Ave., keepclevelandcreepy.com

Family-owned and operated since 1984

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Raising the Roof

Construction is underway at the Beck Center.

By Jill Sell

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“I peek my head in to see what is happening every day, and every part of the construction is interesting to me,” says Einhouse. “Everything is progressing well.”

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PHOTO: BECK CENTER FOR THE ARTS / RENDERING: BIALOSKY

The show must go on. Not only have live stage performances continued, but so have educational classes and camps during the recent building and renovations at Beck Center for the Arts. Lucinda “Cindy” Einhouse, Beck Center’s president and CEO, credits Turner Construction Co. for doing the “noisiest work at 6:30 a.m., before anyone is here.” Einhouse is also grateful for the performing and visual artists and instructors who are patient with a little construction dust on their ballet shoes and canvases.

In this most recent building portion of Beck Center’s $6.7 million Raise the Roof Campaign, the northwest corner of the main building was gutted. The former gallery room and second floor space is transforming into the Litzler Dance Studio, dressing room and additional restrooms.

Also look for a new, fully accessible front entrance and marquee, a new roof and an enlarged pocket park open to the public.

(There have been a few surprises during construction, including a hidden sprinkler system once used for a small garden space that no longer exits. It was removed before any water damage could occur.)

Sweet Treats

Indulge your sweet tooth at one of Lakewood’s many bakeries. By Jill Sell

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CAKE: LALA CUSTOM CAKE / GOURLIE: RAYANNE MEDFORD

LaLa Custom Cake Leah Gourlie, owner of LaLa Custom Cake, takes “cake culture in America” very seriously.

Gourlie calls cakes “artistic centerpieces” that people gather around. She knows that photographs of special cakes, including wedding cakes, will forever be part of someone’s albums and memories.

But Gourlie’s work also includes the whimsical. Her staff has created a red apple-shaped cake complete with a friendly green worm and a cheeseburger cake with lettuce and tomato that look almost real. She also recently made a Statue of Liberty cake.

Gourlie, a Johnson and Wales University culinary graduate, opened her bakery

in 2016, after a diverse work history. She was chef for a bed and breakfast in California, at several fine dining restaurants and for a convent, making scones and muffins for nuns. Today her savory culinary skills plus her focus on sweet treats have given her an advantage.

“We do tons of custom flavors,” says Gourlie, whose shop creates all its ingredients,

An exqusite loaf of artisan bread, the most elaborate wedding cakes and more — Lakewood’s bakeries offer it all. In particular, sweet lovers have plenty of choices, including cupcakes, eclairs, crepes and more. And with numerous vegan, vegetarian and glutenfree options, everyone gets dessert.

including batter, buttercream, fruit compote and caramel. “My own personal favorite flavor is caramel raspberry, because it’s sweet and tart. I always make sure our potential wedding cake customers taste it.”

LaLa Custom Cake offers a custom flavor builder on its website, where clients can choose from a variety of cake flavors, buttercream, fillings and add-ons. Sometimes enthusiastic customers will order a cake with chocolate, peanut butter and caramel flavors — a combination of which Gourlie wholeheartedly approves. “But then maybe they will pick a peppermint frosting. We’ll ask if they are sure that’s what they want and also maybe offer them a little direction,” says Gourlie.

In addition to cakes, the bakery offers cupcakes for walk-in purchase and other special order small desserts.

15301 Madison Ave., lalacustomcake.com

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Brewella's Coffee, Crepes and Collectibles woman whose name graces the shop.

Brewella would probably love all the shop’s crepes — especially its bestseller, Nutella and strawberries (also available with bananas). Other sweet crepes include: lemon sugar; chocolate, peanut butter and banana; s’mores; and grahammy’s PB&J. Murphy’s favorite is the French toast crepe, “scrambled egg on top, butter, cinnamon and sugar and a side of maple syrup.” Savory crepe choices are available, too.

The shop is also becoming known for its authentic, homemade alfajores. The shortbread sandwich cookies, filled with dulce de leche (caramelized milk) and decorated with coconut and sugar on the rim, are made by Keppler’s mother, who is from Argentina.

“These cookies are something else, and some people buy as many as they can,” says Murphy.

CREPE: BREWELLA’S / MURPHY: RAYANNE MEDFORD

Can something to eat or drink be too sweet? Chris Murphy and Joe Keppler, coowners of Brewella’s Coffee, Crepes and Collectibles, answered that question five years ago. Their first-year Halloween crepe creation of Cookies and Scream Cream (a concoction of marshmallows, Oreos and other ingredients Murphy would prefer to keep secret) was tooth-achingly sweet.

“It will never make a comeback, but its memory is our reference for anything new we try. As long as it’s not as sweet as that, it’s good,” says Murphy.

That standard must be working, because today Brewella’s is outgrowing its space, and the business owners are looking for larger quarters in Lakewood. Currently, there are 20 inside seats, which Murphy describes as “a little tight, but cozy.” No matter when and where they move, no doubt Murphy will first consult with Brewella, a fictional character envisioned as a much-loved, vibrant, maybe somewhat eccentric, older

16806 Madison Ave., brewellas.com

KB Confections

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bakers. It came naturally to me, and I have a huge sweet tooth,” says Bosworth. “My daughter, Marianne, also joined me to help with marketing, and she’s responsible for the popularity of our macarons.” (Creme brulee, almond raspberry and vanilla bean are some flavorful favorites.)

Bosworth has never shied away from a challenge. For her son’s fifth grade graduation, she made a 5-foot-wide cake that included figures of every child, made from gum paste (a sweet, edible sugar dough that hardens). Bosworth also made a specialty cake for the younger son of NBA superstar LeBron James, which she delivered to their home.

“We have a great staff here,” Bosworthnotes, adding that her employees are artists more than anything else. “I am good at coming up with recipes, but they execute things that are really unique.”

13519 Detroit Ave., kb-confections.com

RAYANNE MEDFORD

Eating a big breakfast before you go to work may be key to working at KB Confections. Otherwise, it’s pretty hard to resist the bakery’s tempting raspberry truffle cake, cinnamon buns and much-loved brownie cheesecake, according to Owner Karen Bosworth, who opened the bakery 11 years ago. The family-owned business began in Bosworth’s home where no one could eat at the dining room table because it was the holding station for multiple cakes ready for pickup.

Celebration cakes and wedding cakes still take center stage today at the shop, but cupcakes and custom cookies are also popular.

Specialty cake flavors include Boston crème, chocolate truffle, coconut and cookies and cream, among others. Premium flavors include key lime, cassata, carrot, mocha and more. Vegan and gluten-free options are available with some items.

“I grew up in a Polish/Slovak home, so my mother, grandmother and aunts were all

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CAKES: FROSTY’S / SIGN: RAYANNE MEDFORD

Frosty’s Cake and Ice Cream

By August, pumpkin spice is back on the soft serve menu at Frosty’s Cake and Ice Cream. Owner Amanda Orlando’s customers ask for the flavor starting in summer, eagerly awaiting its return. Its intense popularity is based on its deliciousness and also the fact that, like every other treat in the shop, it is 100% vegan.

Frosty’s rotates its flavors of both soft serve (go for passion fruit) and ice cream scoops (try the coffee chip).

“We have people coming from all over for the vegan soft serve. I had no idea what a cult following it had,” says Orlando, who opened her shop in June 2022 after a career as a cake decorator. Taking her inspiration from kids’ birthday parties, where cake and ice cream “just go together,” Frosty’s was born.

Cake-by-the-slice is the shop’s specialty, including those with over-the-top flavors. Classic flavors (think vanilla bean, almond, lemon, funfetti and chocolate)

“stand the test of time, and are absolutely delicious,” according to Orlando. But she says her staff likes it when people give the bakery unique flavor requests. Her deluxe cake/cupcake flavors include raspberry coconut zinger, s’mores, deluxe cookie dough, lemon blueberry, maple pecan and chocolate pretzel praline.

“My personal favorite is funfetti. I am a kid at heart,” says Orlando. “I love everything with sprinkles.”

Custom cakes and case cakes are available. Cake sizes range from 4-inch round (serving two to four people) to as-manypeople-as-you-want size. That request is usually filled with a large cake and coordinating cupcakes used as individual servings.

The bakery’s name came from Orlando’s love of “all things Christmas.” She figured “Frosty” was a nostalgic name that would appeal to both children and adults.

“We’re a small business,” Orlando says.

“It’s a neighborhood, towny shop where

everything is made from scratch (including hot fudge and caramel sauces, plus fresh waffle cones) out of the finest ingredients. And we found the perfect spot here in Lakewood.”

13343 Madison Ave., facebook.com/frostyslakewood

PECAN ROLLS: BLACKBIRD BAKING CO. / CLARKS: RAYANNE MEDFORD

Blackbird Baking Co. Baker Tom Clark’s first love is bread.

And why not? It’s a major staple around the world and can be a common comfort food or an exquisite luxury. Clark and his wife, Adria Clark, are co-owners of Blackbird Baking Co., which opened in 2009.

They continue to feature amazing breads that include country blonde, rye, wheat, kalamata olive, challah, ciabatta, focaccia and more. The breads do not include dough conditioners, chemicals or additives.

“I wasn’t much of a pastry guy at all,” confesses Tom, who came back to his hometown of Lakewood to open his shop after gaining experience in several Portland, Oregon, bakeries. “But since we opened the business, we now offer a little bit of everything.”

That includes the hugely popular chocolate chip cookies, plus other madefrom-scratch pastries and top-shelf coffee.

The success of those items was something Tom “didn’t see coming,” being a lifelong bread man, but the best ingredients help contribute to the bakery’s success, including European butter and free-range eggs from Ohio Amish farms.

Sweet-filled croissants have earned bragging rights and include almond, apricot jam (Adria’s favorite), chocolate batons and raspberry. Savory croissants include ham and cheese plus spinach and feta options, as well a classic butter croissant.

“I am a purist. I like a plain croissants and plain baguettes. Those are the most challenging to make because there is nothing to hide behind,” says Tom. “If you have a really good croissant or bread, it speaks to how well it was made.”

1391 Sloane Ave., blackbirdbaking.com

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AinDAY the CITY Dining, shopping, recreation and more – we’ve mapped out a perfect day to explore all that Lakewood has to offer.

By Leslie Basalla-McCafferty From the east end to the west end and back, Lakewood invites exploration. With its multitude of small businesses, it’s scarcely an exaggeration to say that there is something interesting, including eateries, shops and entertainment venues, around every corner.

Making a day of visiting Lakewood’s myriad attractions is easy — just choose your own adventure from this itinerary — it’s a mere slice of what the city has to offer.

BREAKFAST Borderline Cafe

Starting days off right is a family affair at Borderline Cafe, where sisters Kelly and Carrie Wright have been dishing up a breakfast fiesta for 30 years. The pair even took inspiration for the cafe’s Southwest-accented menu from close to home.

“My aunt Jean had this awesome recipe for salsa that she always served us when we were at her house, with eggs and black beans,” Kelly says. “Now, you can get a breakfast burrito everywhere, but 30 years ago, (Southwestern cuisine) really wasn’t part of the makeup of the restaurant scene around here.

We thought we’d fill that little gap.”

These days, the menu includes three different varieties of huevos rancheros and a fan favorite bacon-avocado Benedict, alongside traditional morning fare.

“We make every single thing there from scratch — every salsa, every sauce, every filling,” Kelly says. “If you order an egg, we’re going to crack it right before you eat.”

TRY IT: Chorizo Tacos. Crispy corn shells are stuffed with savory chorizo, scrambled eggs and sharp cheddar and topped off with housemade taco sauce, roasted corn jalapeno relish and cilantro lime sour cream.

18508 Detroit Ave., borderlinelakewood.com

Dinerbar on Clifton Visitors to Dinerbar on Clifton will find no shortage of breakfast delights like hefty omelets, pancakes and corned beef hash.

Morning-appropriate libations are also on hand at all hours. Belly up to the retromodern diner’s stainless steel-trimmed bar for a Bloody Mary or mimosa — the guiding principle here is that it doesn’t have to be Sunday to brunch it up.

TRY IT: Dana’s Egg White Scramble. Turkey, spinach, onion, feta and mushrooms are served up with with crispy home fries and your choice of toast.

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11801 Clifton Blvd., dinerbaronclifton.com

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Once you’ve filled up, it’s time to start exploring. With so many quirky boutiques and independent retailers lining Lakewood’s avenues, it’s easy to stroll from shop to shop, picking up unique finds.

Another destination for great gifts, Lion and Blue is packed with whimsical, hippieboho apparel and decor, candles, sterling silver jewelry and Birkenstock footwear, perfect for feet tired from roaming the city streets.

CouCou Sentiment

15106 Detroit Ave., lionandblue.com

Need to make someone’s day, or maybe just your own? Pop into CouCou Sentiment for “snarky-sassy” (as Owner Danielle Zann puts it) greeting cards, gifts and party supplies.

“Cou cou” is informal French for “hey there, hello,” and Zann says the phrase reflects the inspiration that led her to open the shop.

“Whenever I was invited to something, I would always need these little last-minute things; I was always searching for something that would make the person feel special,” she says. “The goal with the shop is to be the easy, one-stop shop to find a couple of things to really send the message — that’s where you get the sentiment part.”

17409 Detroit Ave., coucousentiment.com

Geiger’s

Got the urge to get outdoors, but missing the gear? Go to Geiger’s.

Four generations of the Geiger family have been outfitting Lakewood with sporting and outdoor goods since 1932. Co-owner Gordon Geiger credits that longevity to service and willingness to change with the times.

“We adapt. Obviously, there wasn’t pickleball 80 years ago,” Geiger says. “You have to listen to your customers, and you have to take care of your customers. We still provide a high, high level of service, helping people figure out what they need and want.”

Geiger’s

14710 Detroit Ave., shopgeigers.com

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{ A DAY IN THE CITY } Eclectic Cleveland “Our tagline is a kitschy, fun shopping experience,” says Susan Augustine, owner of Eclectic Cleveland, a boutique that gives equal space to vintage goods and handmade items from local makers.

“We just wanted to have a communal feel to it — something different,” she says.

“It’s going to be things that your neighbors made, unexpected items.”

18115 Detroit Ave., eclecticcleveland.com

Beat Cycles Getting around town by bike? If you feel like accessorizing your wheels, or even upgrading to a fresh ride, Beat Cycles has you covered. Specializing in commuter and mountain bikes, the shop’s staff will get you pedaling the city or whizzing down the trails with expert guidance.

15608 Detroit Ave., beatcycles.com

Spin Bike Shop

This shop has everything for tooling around on two wheels, whether you’re riding for fun, fitness or competition. Spin is a

Spin Bike Shop

licensed dealer of many popular brands, including Specialized and Cannondale.

14515 Madison Ave., spinbikeshop.com

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Angelo’s Pizza

Hola Tacos

LUNCH Angelo’s Pizza

ANGELO’S PIZZA / HOLA TACOS

When lunchtime rolls around, aim for Angelo’s. This mainstay has been dishing its distinctive pies since 1981.

Angelo’s pizza stands out with a crust that “fries” to a crispy finish in well-oiled pans.

Aside from the pizzas, which consistently top local popularity polls, families flock to Angelo’s for its appetizers, salads with housemade dressings and generous portions of pasta.

TRY IT: Philly Cheesesteak Pizza. This pie features homemade traditional pizza sauce, provolone, onions, green peppers, mushrooms and U.S. Choice slow-roasted ribeye steak.

13715 Madison Ave., angeloslakewood.com

Reclining in a patio chair at Hola Tacos, you could be forgiven for forgetting you’re in Ohio — or anywhere north of the border. A converted ice cream stand, Hola’s laid back, Latin American vibe wouldn’t be out of place in a town square in Oaxaca or on a Baja beach.

The menu is compact by design, says Owner/Operator Juan Vergara, but big on flavor.

“Every single sauce we make in-house with fresh chiles and spices,” he says. “Every single meat is braised in-house as well.

Everything is made fresh — that’s why it’s a small menu.”

All tacos come on preservative- and GMO-free corn tortillas. The same tortillas, fried up whole, serve as the chips that accompany Hola’s chile morita salsa, guacamole and queso. Wash it all down with a Jarritos fruit soda or Mexican Coke.

Hola Tacos

TRY IT: Tacos Al Pastor. These tacos are filled with delicious chile-marinated pork and fresh-cut pineapple, topped with cilantro and onions.

12102 Madison Ave., hola-tacos.com

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{ A DAY IN THE CITY } Cleveland Vegan

Cleveland Vegan

Curious about a plant-based diet? You don’t have to be a dedicated herbivore to enjoy lunch at Cleveland Vegan.

“Although we are an all-vegan establishment, our food is familiar to all, and anyone can find items that they will enjoy,” says Co-owner Laura Ross. “We have items from a fried ‘chicken’ sandwich, Thai noodle bowl, biscuits and gravy, buffalo cauliflower dip, classic gyro and much more.”

Mahall’s

TRY IT: Classic Gyro. This favorite features house seitan, lettuce, tzatziki sauce, tomato and onion on flatbread.

Add pickles for some extra zest.

17112 Detroit Ave., clevelandvegan.com

FUN AND RELAXATION

No matter what time of day you roll into Mahall’s, you’ll find countless forms of fun.

This multifaceted, nearly 100-year-old venue hosts dance parties and live music in its main floor music hall and third floor, and soon, in The Roxy — a new 800-person event space being developed on the second level. “(It) will host a variety of concerts, weddings and special events,” Owner/Operator Cory Hajde says. “It’s a transformation of our upstairs bowling lanes to a blast from

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the past, where The Roxy Dance Hall hosted events back in the ’20s and ’30s.”

On Mahall’s lower levels, you’ll find a midcentury bowling alley and Pins and Needles, a kitschy, 1970s-themed cocktail lounge.

13200 Madison Ave., mahalls20lanes.com

Holistic Lakewood

If stress has you aching, Holistic Lakewood will get your kinks out. Owner Paulette Simonetta emphasizes that her space is not a fancy spa — she and her staff of licensed medical massage therapists provide skilled body work in a comfortable atmosphere.

“We are all very good at what we do, and we offer those services in an atmosphere that’s inclusive of people of all walks of life,” she says.

DINNER Voodoo Tuna

No day on the town is complete without a delicious dinner, and Voodoo Tuna has the flavor. The eight-year-old eatery creatively fuses Asian cuisine with elements from all over the globe — think sushi rolls including everything from traditional raw fish to Jamaican jerk bacon or Cajun crab dip.

“We have something to offer everyone with our unique twists on sushi,” says Owner Joe Koskovics.

TRY IT: Lakewood Roll. This deep-fried roll includes crab stick, wasabi cream cheese and avocado, topped with spicy mayo.

15326 Detroit Ave., voodootuna.com

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Salt+

VOODOO TUNA / HOLISTIC LAKEWOOD

Holistic Lakewood

For sophisticated, small plates from around the world in a space that’s anything but stuck up, step into Salt+.

Chef/Owner Jill Vedaa crafts a menu that Co-owner Jessica Parkison describes as “micro-seasonal” in an atmosphere that feels elevated, without being special occasion fancy.

“We change our menu every 10 weeks, so recently we put out our 34th menu,” Parkison says. “We like to have a lot of fun with our cocktails, and those bar menus also change with the food menus.”

The O’Neill family has been providing quality skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care for more than 60 years in Cleveland’s west side communities.

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O’Neill Healthcare Lakewood is a 5-star rated facility by CMS that accepts Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance, and self-pay.

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TRY IT: Ye Old Man’s Old Fashioned. This twist on the classic cocktail features Old Grand Dad 100 proof, Ohio maple syrup, muddled orange and bitters.

17625 Detroit Ave., saltcleveland.com

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Skill Building

Unique programs in the school district are helping students master important life skills.

By Ruth Corradi Beach

S

LAKEWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

tudents in Lakewood City Schools have access to novel ways of learning important state standard skills like real-world math, communication and interviewing practices.

Two programs in the district in particular — one for sixth graders and one for seniors — connect students with small business owners in order to teach these lifelong lessons.

Math in Business Sixth-grade students at Harding Middle School participate in a program called Mathematical Thinking in the Business Community, which culminates in a symposium where students share their work. The program is now in its third year. The classes (approximately 150 students this year) are divided into groups of three or four, with each group assigned to study a small business in Lakewood.

Math teacher Stephen Kerney explains: “The students research the business and write questions about mathematical practices, based off the eight standards of mathematical practices we learn about in class, like ‘How do you use precision in your business?’ ‘What kinds of graphs do you use?’ ‘What kinds of math patterns do you see in your business?’”

Students record their interviews, which their teachers then review. Then,

students learn from local graphic designers and copywriters about how to create an infographic. Results are presented at a symposium in October, which is attended by students, families, many of the business owners and the mayor, who also appears on an informative video that kicks off the sixweek program.

“Students learn how businesses use mathematical principles to make their business succeed. They see how math in the real world is a living, active response to what a business owner faces,” Kerney says. “It’s also a beautiful example of the vibrancy of the Lakewood Community — a small community with lots of microbusinesses and business owners eager to share their time and expertise with our students.”

Practical Communication At Lakewood High School, seniors have the opportunity to take a semester course called Practical Communication. The inclusion language arts course, in its ninth year, is team-taught by intervention specialist Aimee Guzowski and English teacher Gray Cooper. It kicks off with a writing assessment and culminates in a networking session as its final exam.

Over the course of an hour, in the high school’s Westshore Culinary Arts Ranger Cafe, students interact with people from the

Lakewood community to practice the communication skills they’ve learned.

“Small business owners, police officers, firefighters, city council and board members, the mayor, all have representation there,” says Guzowski, who worked in business before becoming a teacher.

“Students put into practice the interpersonal skills we’ve learned and rehearsed in class,” Cooper explains. “How to shake hands, maintain eye contact, how to listen, how to open and close a conversation.”

“It’s also a beautiful example of the vibrancy of the Lakewood Community — a small community with lots of microbusinesses and business owners eager to share their time and expertise with our students.”

– Stephen Kerney Students also learn how to make an apology, how to navigate difficult conversations and how to enforce boundaries.

The community members and students who participate are encouraged to mingle and have multiple conversations during the hour. “[Senior year] is the time in life where these students are becoming adults,” notes Guzowski. “Our course is about articulating who you are and how to communicate effectively with people — especially people you don’t know.”

“Our students rise to the occasion,” Cooper adds. “Even students with severe anxiety leave with evidence that they can successfully navigate a challenging interaction.”

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COMMUNITY PROFILE Area: 5.6 square miles Website: lakewoodoh.gov Population: 50,942 Male: 49.3% Female: 50.7% Median age: 34.5 years old Average household size: 2.02 persons Percentage of families with children under 18 years old: 22.5% Housing units: 28,498 Form of government: Mayor/Council

CITY OFFICIALS

CITY DEPARTMENTS

Lakewood has a mayor, four ward council representatives and three atlarge council representatives. These elected officials serve four-year terms. Lakewood also has a municipal court judge.

Lakewood City Hall 12650 Detroit Ave., 216-521-7580 lakewoodoh.gov

Mayor Meghan F. George 216-529-6600 mayor@lakewoodoh.net Council Council meets on the first and third Mondays of the month (recess in August) at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium, 12650 Detroit Ave. For more information, call 216-529-6055.

Ward 1 Kyle G. Baker 216-529-6055 kyle.baker@lakewoodoh.net Ward 2 Jason Shachner 216-529-6055 jason.shachner@lakewoodoh.net Ward 3 John Litten, president 216-302-8333 john.litten@lakewoodoh.net Ward 4 Cindy Marx 216-529-6055 cindy.marx@lakewoodoh.net At-large Tom Bullock 216-395-7593 tom.bullock@lakewoodoh.net Sarah Kepple, vice president 216-200-5050 sarah.kepple@lakewoodoh.net Tristan Rader 440-315-2852 tristan.rader@lakewoodoh.net

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Community Relations Office 216-529-6650 commrel@lakewoodoh.net Department of Finance 216-529-6090 finance@lakewoodoh.net Division of Municipal Income Tax 12805 Detroit Ave., 216-529-6620 taxdept@lakewoodoh.net Division of Vital Statistics 12805 Detroit Ave., 216-529-7690 vitalstats@lakewoodoh.net Department of Human Resources 216-529-6611 hr@lakewoodoh.net Department of Human Services 216-529-6685 humanservices@lakewoodoh.net Division of Aging Cove Community Center 12525 Lake Ave., 216-521-1515 aging@lakewoodoh.net Division of Youth 12525 Lake Ave., 216-529-6870 youth@lakewoodoh.net Division of Early Childhood 12525 Lake Ave., 216-521-5018 echildhood@lakewoodoh.net Department of Planning and Development 216-529-6630 planning@lakewoodoh.net Division of Community Development 216-529-4663 dcd@lakewoodoh.net

Law Department 216-529-6030 law@lakewoodoh.net

Division of Engineering and Construction 216-529-6692 engineering@lakewoodoh.net

Police Department 911 and 216-521-1234 (Emergency) police@lakewoodoh.net Crime Prevention, 216-529-6780 Detective Bureau, 216-529-6760 D.A.R.E., 216-529-6780 Jail, 216-529-6758 Juvenile Bureau, 216-529-6775 Police Records, 216-529-6785 (Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Division of Parks and Public Property 216-529-6815 parks@lakewoodoh.net Foster Pool Lakewood Park 14532 Lake Ave., 216-227-5800 Becks Pool 13029 Madison Ave., 216-227-5500 Division of Refuse & Recycling 12920 Berea Road, 216-252-4322 refuse@lakewoodoh.net Division of Water and Wastewater Collection 12805 Detroit Ave., 216-529-6820 water@lakewoodoh.net Water Service Problems: 216-529-6820 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

Sewer Service Problems: 216-529-1867 (7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.) or 216-529-6820 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

After-business hours, weekends, holidays: Lakewood Police Dispatch 216-521-6773 Division of Building and Housing 216-529-6270 housing.building@lakewoodoh.net Fire Department 911 and 216-521-1234 (Emergency) fire@lakewoodoh.net Station 1: 14601 Madison Ave., 216-529-6661 Station 2: 18124 Detroit Ave., 216-529-6662 Station 3: 12567 Clifton Blvd., 216-529-6663

Wastewater Treatment Facility 1699 Metropark Drive, 216-529-5690

LAKEWOOD MUNICIPAL COURT The Court serves the City of Lakewood, portions of Cleveland Metroparks, U.S. Interstate 90 and adjacent Lake Erie waters to the Canadian border. The presiding judge is Judge Tess Neff Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone: 216-529-6700 Website: lakewoodcourtoh.com

BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS Lakewood Chamber of Commerce 16017 Detroit Ave., 216-226-2900, 216-226-1340 (fax) lakewoodchamber.org

LAKEWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION Michael J. Callahan, president michael.callahan@ lakewoodcityschools.org 216-202-4082 Linda Beebe, vice president linda.beebe@lakewoodcityschools.org 440-331-0200 Emma Petrie Barcelona emma.petriebarcelona@ lakewoodcityschools.org 216-577-0892

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Lakewood Municipal Court Judge Tess Neff 216-529-6700 lakewoodcourtoh.com

Animal Control & Shelter 1299 Metropark Drive, 216-529-5020 animalshelter@lakewoodoh.net

Department of Public Works 216-529-6805 pubworks@lakewoodoh.net

Nora Katzenberger nora.katzenberger@ lakewoodcityschools.org 310-592-1970 Betsy Bergen Shaughnessy betsy.shaughnessy@ lakewoodcityschools.org 216-521-0392

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Lakewood City Schools 13701 Lake Ave., 216-529-4000 lakewoodcityschools.org Lakewood High School 14100 Franklin Blvd., 216-529-4028 Franklin School of Opportunity 13465 Franklin Blvd., 216-529-4037 Garfield Middle School 13114 Detroit Ave., 216-529-4241 Harding Middle School 16601 Madison Ave., 216-529-4261 Emerson Elementary 13439 Clifton Blvd., 216-529-4254 Grant Elementary 1470 Victoria Ave., 216-529-4217 Harrison Elementary 2080 Quail St., 216-529-4230 Hayes Elementary 16401 Delaware Ave., 216-529-4228 Horace Mann Elementary 1215 W. Clifton Blvd., 216-529-4257 Lincoln Elementary 15615 Clifton Blvd., 216-529-4232 Roosevelt Elementary 14237 Athens Ave., 216-529-4224 West Shore CareerTechnical District 14100 Franklin Blvd., 216-529-4163

CHARTER SCHOOLS Albert Einstein Academy of Ohio 14725 Detroit Ave., 440-471-4982 aeaohio.org

PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS

Lakewood Catholic Academy 14808 Lake Ave., 216-521-0559 lakewoodcatholicacademy. com Grades Pre-K-8 Lakewood Lutheran School 14560 Madison Ave., 216-221-6941 lakewoodlutheran.com Grades Pre-K-8 Padre Pio Academy 12920 Madison Ave., 216-571-0174 pioacademy.org

St. Edward High School 13500 Detroit Ave., 216-221-3776 sehs.net, Boys/Grades 9-12

We’d love to meet you.

COLLEGES

University of Akron Lakewood 13701 Lake Ave., 216-221-1141 lakewood.uakron.edu The North Coast College 11724 Detroit Ave., 216-221-8584 thencc.edu

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT/ HEALTH CLINICS

Cleveland Clinic Lakewood Family Health Center (Emergency Room) 14601 Detroit Ave., 216-237-5500 Lakewood Urgent Care 11716 Detroit Ave., 216-712-7818 Neighborhood Family Practice North Coast Community Health Center 11906 Madison Ave., 216-281-0872

UTILITIES

Come to Centering Space, an inclusive, welcoming space right in the neighborhood. Enjoy quiet reflection and spiritual exploration in our beautiful century home on the lake.

Come and open to your spirit and connect with others to renew, refresh and refocus your heart. Consider visiting us, participating in a program or just enjoy our beautiful space.

Your presence matters and makes this all possible.

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AT&T 800-288-2020 Cox Communications 866-456-9944 Dominion East Ohio Gas 800-362-7557 FirstEnergy 800-589-3101 Lakewood Water Department 216-529-6820

FREQUENTLY REQUESTED NUMBERS

Appliance Disposal Refuse & Recycling Division, 216-252-4322 Baseball/Soccer Leagues Community Recreation & Education Department, 216-529-4081 Better Business Bureau 216-241-7678 Bicycle License Police Department, 216-521-6773 Block Parties 216-529-6810 Board of Education 216-529-4000 Board of Elections 216-443-3200

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Building Permits Building Department, 216-529-6270 City Hall 216-521-7580 Cuyahoga County Board of Health 216-201-2001 Electrical Permits/ Inspections Building Department, 216-529-6270 Fences Building Department, 216-529-6270 Garage Permits Building Department, 216-529-6270 Housing Inspection Building Department, 216-529-6278 HVAC Permits/ Inspection Building Department, 216-529-6270 Lakewood Chamber of Commerce 216-226-2900 Leaf Collection Division of Streets & Forestry, 216-529-6810 License Bureau 216-941-8008 Licensed Contractors Building Department, 216-529-6270 Neighborhood Family Practice 216-228-7878 Plumbing Permits/ Inspection Building Department, 216-529-6270 Post Office 216-226-1415 Property Tax Assessment Cuyahoga County Auditor, 216-443-7100 Prosecutor Law Department, 216-529-6030 Recreation Community Recreation & Education Department, 216-529-4081 Remodeling Permits Building Department, 216-529-6270 Street Signs & Traffic Signals 216-529-6810 Unsanitary Conditions Cuyahoga County Board of Health, 216-201-2001 Water Main Breaks Water Department, 216-529-6820 Zoning & Variances Planning Department, 216-529-6630

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PLACES OF WORSHIP BAPTIST Lakewood Baptist Church 14321 Detroit Ave., 216-221-4005 North Coast Baptist Church 2051 Quail St., 216-402-1095 CATHOLIC St. Clement Catholic Church 14501 Madison Ave., 216-226-5116 St. James Catholic Church 17514 Detroit Ave., 216-712-6755 The Church of St. Luke the Evangelist 1212 Bunts Road, 216-521-0184 Transfiguration Parish 12608 Madison Ave., 216-521-7288 EPISCOPAL Church of the Ascension 13216 Detroit Ave., 216-521-8727 St. Peter’s 18001 Detroit Ave., 216-226-1772 FOURSQUARE GracePoint Church 2150 Warren Road, 216-221-1245 LUTHERAN Faith Lutheran Church 16511 Hilliard Road, 216-226-6500 Gethsemane Lutheran Church 14560 Madison Ave., 216-521-0434 Grace Lutheran Church 13300 Madison Ave., 216-221-4959 Trinity Lutheran Church 1375 W. Clifton Blvd., 216-226-8087 United Latvian Evangelical Church 1385 Andrews Ave., 216-228-0396 ORTHODOX St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox ProCathedral 2101 Quail Ave., 216-226-5506 Sts. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church 12711 Madison Ave., 216-521-0923 PRESBYTERIAN Grace Presbyterian Church 1659 Rosewood Ave., 216-228-6060 Lakewood Presbyterian Church 14502 Detroit Ave., 216-226-0514 SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Lakewood Seventh-Day Adventist Church 1382 Arthur Ave., 216-221-9612

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UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Lakewood Congregational Church 1375 W. Clifton Road, 216-221-9555 UNITED METHODIST Calvary United Methodist Church 16305 Hilliard Road, 216-221-4324 Lakewood United Methodist Church 15700 Detroit Ave., 216-226-8644

OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP Lakewood Vineyard Church 15300 Detroit Ave., hello@ lakewoodvineyard.com Lakewood New Life Church 14224 Detroit Ave., 216-221-6174 Baha’is of Lakewood 800-228-6483

OTHER ORGANIZATIONS Barton Communities 14300 Detroit Ave., 216-221-4300 Beck Center for the Arts 17801 Detroit Ave., 216-521-2540 beckcenter.org GiGi’s Playhouse 15316 Detroit Ave., 216-529-3333 H2O (Help to Others) 12525 Lake Ave., 216-529-6045 lakewoodoh.gov/H20

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Healthy Lakewood Foundation PO Box 770230, Lakewood, 216-206-6749 info@healthylakewood foundation.org HELP Foundation 18228 Sloane Ave., 216-308-5814

LakewoodAlive 12815 Detroit Ave., 216-521-0655 lakewoodalive.com Lakewood Chamber of Commerce 16017 Detroit Ave., 216-226-2900 lakewoodchamber.org Lakewood Charitable Assistance Corp.

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Lakewood Community Services Center 14230 Madison Ave., 216-226-6466 lcsclakewood.org Lakewood Historical Society 13314 Detroit Ave., 216-221-7343 lakewoodhistory.org Lakewood Kiwanis Club lakewoodkiwanis.com, help@lakewoodkiwanis. com Lakewood Public Library 15425 Detroit Ave., 216-226-8275; 13229 Madison Ave., 216-228-7428 lkwdpl.org Lakewood Ranger Education Foundation 14100 Franklin Blvd., 216-529-4033 Lakewood Women’s Club lakewoodwomensclub. org, lakewoodwomensclub@ gmail.com Three Arches Foundation 14700 Detroit Ave., Suite 6, 216-350-4443 YMCA 16915 Detroit Ave., 216-521-8400 clevelandymca.org/ branches/lakewood

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{ Restaurants&Attractions } Gingham Market by Gatherings Kitchen 17000 Madison Ave., 216-228-2285 Goodkind Coffee 15526 Madison Ave., 216-772-2414

Lakewood Village Tavern 13437 Madison Ave., 216-521-0301

Gray Dog Diner 13411 Detroit Ave., 216-228-8269

LBM 12301 Madison Ave., 216-712-4692

Griffin Cider House & Gin Bar 12401 Madison Ave., 216-767-5444

Little Caesar’s Pizza 13342 Madison Ave., 216-221-5757

Hacienda Tapatia 1572 W. 117th St., 216-962-9893 Hako 13603 Madison Ave., 216-273-7110 Harlow’s Pizza 14319 Madison Ave., 216 -712-6502

Addicted Coffee & Ice Cream 13743 Madison Ave., 216-210-8563

Brown Sugar Thai Cuisine 14725 Detroit Ave., #103 216-221-1015

Aladdin’s Eatery 14536 Detroit Ave., 216-521-4005

Buckeye Beer Engine 15315 Madison Ave., 216-226-2337

Angelo’s Pizza 13715 Madison Ave., 216-221-0440

Burger King 11790 Madison Ave., 216-228-3755

Around the Corner 18616 Detroit Ave., 216-521-4413

Caffeine 14701 Detroit Ave., 440-857-0320

Avenue Fine Pastries 18520 Detroit Ave., 216-221-4500

Charleys Philly Steaks 14833 Detroit Ave., 440-857-0618

Bar Italia Lakewood 15625 Detroit Ave., 216-303-9699

China Express 13621 Detroit Ave., 216-227-7890

Barrio 15527 Madison Ave., 216-226-7714

China Garden 14867 Detroit Ave., 216-226-3434

Barroco Grill 12906 Madison Ave., 216-856-9687

Chipotle Mexican Grill 14881 Detroit Ave., 216-221-9100

Beyond Juicery + Eatery 15008 Detroit Ave., 216-471-8609

Cilantro Taqueria 18260 Detroit Ave., 440-857-0024

Blackbird Baking Co. 1391 Sloane Ave., 216-712-6599 Boom’s Pizza 14730 Detroit Ave., 216-465-1130 Borderline Café 18510 Detroit Ave., 216-529-1949 Breadsmith of Lakewood 18101 Detroit Ave., 216-529-8443

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Coffee Pot 12415 Madison Ave., 216-226-6443 Cozumel Restaurante 16512 Detroit Ave., 216-228-1415 Crumb & Spigot 15322 Detroit Ave., Crumbl Cookies 14210 Detroit Ave, 216-200-5580 Dairy Queen 16803 Detroit Ave., 216-521-7763

El Carnicero 16918 Detroit Ave., 216-226-3415

Dave’s Cosmic Subs 14813 Detroit Ave., 216-221-1117

El Tango Latin Mexican Grill 14224 Madison Ave., 216-226-9999

Dave’s Hot Chicken 15012 Detroit Ave., 216-238-4999 Despina’s Bakery 11823 Detroit Ave., 216-269-7272 Dewey’s Pizza 18516 Detroit Ave., 216-228-2299 Dianna’s Deli & Restaurant 1332 W. 117th St., 216-521-9393 Dinerbar on Clifton 11801 Clifton Blvd., 216-521-5003 Domino’s Pizza 14212 Detroit Ave., 216-221-0030

Elmwood Home Bakery 15204 Madison Ave., 216-221-4338 Emerald Necklace Marina Cafe 1500 Scenic Park Drive, 216-226-3030 Eugene’s Kitchen 13360 Madison Ave., 216-465-1130 EuroGyro 13429 Madison Ave., 440-857-0200 Falafel Xpress 14877 Detroit Ave., 216-228-7377

Hola Tacos 12102 Madison Ave., 216-801-4666 Harry Buffalo 18605 Detroit Ave., 216-221-1313 Humble Wine Bar 15400 Detroit Ave., 216-767-5775 Hungry Howie’s Pizza 16210 Detroit Ave., 216-521-7200 Immigrant Son Brewery 18120 Sloane Ave., 216-288-8516 India Garden 18405 Detroit Ave., 216-221-0676

Marco’s Pizza 14871 Detroit Ave., 216-228-2200 Mars Bar 15314 Madison Ave., 216-248-4500 Master Pizza 14701 Detroit Ave., 103, 216-243-5353 McDonald’s 16407 Detroit Ave., 216-226-7754 1430 W. 117th St., 216-521-9110 Melt Bar & Grilled 14718 Detroit Ave., 216-226-3699

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches 14725 Detroit Ave., 216-221-8740

Mid Town Booths Tavern 16934 Detroit Ave., 216-227-1000

Joe’s Deli & Restaurant 11750 Madison Ave., 216-521-2477

Molto Bene Italian Eatery 18401 Detroit Ave., 216-273-7333

KB Confections 13519 Detroit Ave., 216-227-2253

Mr. Hero 16204 Detroit Ave., 216-228-6489

Kenilworth Tavern 18204 Detroit Ave., 216-226-6882

1510 W. 117th St., 216-521-2299

Doughnut Pantry 14600 Madison Ave., 216-228-5533

Forage Public House 14600 Detroit Ave., 216-226-2000

Dunkin Donuts 1520 W. 117th St., 216-221-5500

Frosty’s Ice Cream 13343 Madison Ave., 440-857-0842

17609 Detroit Ave., 216-221-8139

Game On Lakewood 17103 Detroit Ave., 216-303-9700

KFC Kentucky Fried Chicken 1560 W. 117th St., 216-228-5350

Georgetown 18515 Detroit Ave., 216-221-3500

LaLa Custom Cake 15301 Madison Ave., 216-553-8619

Georgio’s Oven Fresh Pizza 13804 Detroit Ave., 216-221-0066

La Plaza Supermarket 13609 Lakewood Heights Blvd., 216-476-8000

El Arepazo Latino 14725 Detroit Ave., 216-785-9912

Malley’s Chocolates and Ice Cream Parlor 14822 Madison Ave., 216-529-6262

Merry Arts Pub & Grille 15607 Detroit Ave., 216-226-4080

Ferris Shawarma 13507 Lakewood Heights Blvd., 216-252-3354

Eat Me Pizza 1384 Hird Ave.

Mahall’s 20 Lanes 13200 Madison Ave., 216-521-3280

Insomnia Cookies 18508 Detroit Ave., 877-632-6654

Donatos 18100 Detroit Ave., 216-227-7200

East End Bistro & Pub 11922 Madison Ave., 216-521-9740

Madison Take Out 13359 Maidson Ave., 216-712-4881

Muze Gastropub 1384 Hird Ave. Nature’s Oasis 15613 Detroit Ave., 216-505-5333 New China King 16210 Madison Ave., 216-226-8000 Nunzio’s Pizzeria 17615 Detroit Ave., 216-228-2900

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Brewella’s Coffee, Crepes & Collectibles 16806 Madison Ave., 216-712-4907

Cleveland Vegan 17112 Detroit Ave., 216-832-7440

Dang Good Foods 13735 Madison Ave., 216-785-9321

Lakewood Truck Park 16900 Detroit Ave., 216-712-4032

Oasis Bakery & Eatery 13615 Detroit Ave., 216-458-5803

Salt+ 17625 Detroit Ave., 216-221-4866

Ohio City Burrito 14412 Detroit Ave., 216-712-4492

Sarita [a restaurant] 14523 Madison Ave., 216-226-5200

Oscar’s Pizza 18206 Detroit Ave., 216-712-4511

Sauced Taproom & Kitchen 14701-4 Detroit Ave., 216-303-9213

Solstice Lakewood 14810 Detroit Ave., 216-767-5775

Papa John’s Pizza 18400 Detroit Ave., 216-228-1944

Souper Market 14809 Detroit Ave., 216-712-7292

Peking Restaurant 18198 Sloane Ave., 216-226-7800

Starbucks 15027 Detroit Ave., 216-221-6636

Pepper’s Italian Restaurant 12401 Detroit Ave., 216-226-6191

Subway 1628 W. 117th St., 216-226-8806

Richland Café 14027 Madison Ave., 216-521-6678 Rising Star Coffee Roasters 13368 Madison Ave., 216-903-6709 Riverwood Café 18500 Detroit Ave., 216-521-9999 Robusto and Briar 1388 Riverside Drive, 216-767-5338 Roman Fountain Pizza 15603 Detroit Ave., 216-221-6633 ROOD food & pie 17001 Madison Ave., 216-471-0241

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Szechwan Garden 13800 Detroit Ave., 216-226-1987 Taste of Europe 15512 Madison Ave., 216-521-9530 T.J.’s Butcher Block & Deli 14415 Detroit Ave., 216-521-3303 Taco Bell 15500 Detroit Ave., 216-529-9454

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Summer Place Restaurant at The Carlyle on the Lake, 12900 Lake Ave., Unit 2, 216-270-2300

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Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers 14115 Detroit Ave., 216-867-6606

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Propaganda Coffee 17806 Detroit Ave., 216-767-5811

15317 Detroit Ave., 216-228-2227

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Plank Road Tavern 16719 Detroit Ave., 216-221-5900

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Pins & Needles 13200 Madison Ave., 216-521-3280

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Shore Restarant 12009 Detroit Ave., 216-221-8711

Panera Bread 14701 Detroit Ave., 216-920-1030

Pier W 12700 Lake Ave., 216-228-2250

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Panda Wok Asian Bistro & Sushi 1512 W. 117th St., 216-521-1200

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Taco Tonto’s 13321 Madison Ave., 216-221-4479 Thai Kitchen 12210 Madison Ave., 216-226-4890 Thai Thai 13415 Madison Ave., 216-226-4890 The Blue Café 15715 Madison Ave., 216-273-7474

Root Café 15012 Detroit Ave., 216-563-1115

The BottleHouse Brewery 13368 Maison Ave., 216-926-0025

Rush Inn 17800 Detroit Ave., 216-221-3224

The Distillery 14221 Madison Ave., 216-505-5188

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The Flying Rib 11926 Madison Ave., 216-521-0117 The Greek Village Grille 14019 Madison Ave., 216-228-4976 The Ohio Inn 11822 Detroit Ave., 216-226-6446 The Place To Be 1391 Warren Road, 216-226-8783 The Proper Pig Smokehouse 17100 Detroit Ave., 440-665-3768 The Red Rose Café 14810 Madison Ave., 216-228-7133 The Tea Lab 14534 Detroit Ave., 216-712-4410 The Vegan Doughnut Co. 14811 Detroit Ave., 216-712-4192 Tom’s Deli 12900 Lake Ave., #6 216-226-3390

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Tommy’s Pastries 14205 Madison Ave., 216-521-4778

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Tomori’s Pizza 15621 Madison Ave., 216-712-6996

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TOST Sandwich Café 13427 Madison Ave., 216-801-4243

Original Tune-Up

Trellis Rooftop Bar 1384 Hird Ave. Two Bucks 15609 Madison Ave., 216-505-5599 Vintage India 14423 Madison Ave., 440-857-0639 Voodoo Tuna 15326 Detroit Ave., 216-302-8862 West End Tavern 18514 Detroit Ave., 216-521-7684

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Woodstock BBQ 13362 Madison Ave., 216-226-8828

Brennan’s Catering & Banquet Center 13000 Triskett Road, 216-251-2131

CoLab and The Lounge 17008 Madison Ave., 216-633-7097 Feed Me 13611 Detroit Ave., 216-228-7301 Gatherings Kitchen 17004 Madison Ave., 216-228-2285 Italian Creations 16104 Hilliard Road, 216-226-2282 Vosh 1414 Riverside Drive, 216-767-5202

Special Attractions Cove Community Center 12525 Lake Ave., 216-529-5062 Lakewood Civic Auditorium 1400 Franklin Blvd., 216-529-4081 Lakewood Dog Park 1699 Valley Parkway Lakewood Park 14532 Lake Ave. Madison Park 13201 Madison Ave. The Sanctuary Museum 12905 Madison Ave., 216-712-7094 Neighborhood Parks lakewoodoh.gov Winterhurst Arena operated by Lakewood Community Ice 14740 Lakewood Heights Blvd., 216-529-4400 Studio West 117 1384 Hird Ave., studiowest117.com Templar Motors 13000 Athens Ave., templarmotors.com Western Reserve Distillers 14221 Madison Ave., 216-333-9291

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Winking Lizard Tavern 14018 Detroit Ave., 216-226-6693

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TASTE of Lakewood

The annual Taste of Lakewood, presented by the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce and Cleveland Magazine, was hosted at a new venue this year. The event took place at the brand-new indoor/outdoor venue, Studio West 117. The event featured indoor restaurant booths, outdoor picnic areas, live music, an outdoor merchant area and a kids’ courtyard with plenty to do for the whole family. The VIP experience took place on the spectacular rooftop deck. As usual, the event featured Lakewood’s unique blend of restaurants and merchants. A portion of the event proceeds benefit the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund.

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