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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2016
SECTION B
DOWNTOWN
New businesses
Eating around Kent
Shopping
Coffee shops
Even though some of your favorite places have closed, try out these new shops.
From homestyle cooking to exotic cuisine, there’s a little something for everyone’s tastebuds.
Shop ‘til you drop at one of Kent’s many stores.
College and coffee are just one of those pairings that make sense.
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The Kent Stater
Downtown Kent sees closing, opening of businesses Cameron Gorman General Assignment Reporter A city like Kent is constantly transforming, with the scenery shifting with construction, the opening of new businesses and the closing of old ones. As exciting as it can be to have the opportunity to try out a new shop or walk into a brand new restaurant, it can be just as bittersweet to say goodbye to an old favorite. Here are just a few of the changes in the landscape of downtown Kent over the last few months:
Peace, Love and Little Donuts
Peace, Love and Little Donuts, a psychedelic, ‘70s-themed donut shop opened the doors to its downtown Kent store this past spring. Kent joins a growing list of Pennsylvania and Ohio locations for the gourmet donut shop, such as Hartville, Cleveland and Hudson, and has already experienced a storm of community interest. “You see a lot of peace signs, a lot of ‘70s vibe just from the history of Kent,” said Ann Young, area manager of the chain’s Kent and Hartville locations. “I think it’s a perfect fit.” Located next to GracyLane on Erie Street, the shop offers a wide variety of miniature donuts. The treats are made and topped daily, right in front of the customer. A glass-fronted toppings bar allows patrons to watch the tie dye-clad employees prepare the food, and to follow the journey of their dessert from fryer to frosting. “The level of excitement just from little kids up to older people … is fantastic,” Young said. “They’re just so happy. They come in and they’re like, ‘I don’t know what to choose,’ you know, overwhelmed, and we’re like, ‘It’s okay, you can’t make a bad choice.’” There are three categories of donuts offered: “Groovy” donuts with only classic toppings such as powdered sugar, honey or glaze; “Far Out” donuts with frostings such as mocha, vanilla, lemonade and strawberry; and “Funkadelic” donuts with both toppings and frostings that can create interesting combinations such as maple bacon, s'mores and apple pie. “Our shop is very unique because we make our donuts fresh, all day, every day,” Young said. “It’s just about the great product and customer service. Just being friendly and open … people don’t get that nowadays. You go to a store and people barely look at you when they wait on you. We just want to be very friendly and fun.”
Dr. V & G’s Sauce Shack
The shop, which carries a range
Robin’s Nest
doing really well. They loved us … they loved it.”
Previously located at 128 N. Water St. in downtown Kent, the Robin’s Nest was a Stone Tavern Closing Stone Tavern was a record store, breakfast, burger and brunch bar and live music venue on East Main restaurant with (according to Yelp reviews) locally pre- Street. But many locals might say that ferred pancakes. Unfortu- its lore and intrigue ran far deeper nately, as of July 15, the Rob- than its surface or description. Since in’s Nest has permanently its closure in early July, there has been an outpouring of emotion on social closed. That hasn’t stopped previ- media about the loss of the venue. Felous co-owner and cook Robin low bar Zephyr Pub even tweeted out, Hatcher, though. Despite the “We love you, @StoneTavernKent.” Stone Tavern, and venues like it, closure of her restaurant, she are held especially dear to the hearts has continued to do what she of local bands like The Moxie Collect, loves: cook for others. “It’s my passion; I just like who played at this year’s annual Herimaking people happy with tage Festival, and got their start at the my food,” Hatcher said. “To tavern itself. “You know, the whole Stone Tavknow that someone really ern closing thing, I mean that’s Kent’s enjoys it, and it puts a smile on their face, even if it’s just, scene,” said Mark Oprea, the band’s singer and guitarist. “I believe that … Zachary Popik / The Kent Stater like, a blueberry pancake … it bands are influenced by the people Alex Stayer (left) and Donnie Cuthbert (center) add the finishing touches to customers’ orders just makes me happy.” at Peace, Love & Little Donuts in downtown Kent on Friday, June 10, 2016. Hatcher now works at the they hang out with and the people Rise and Shine Cafe, another they listen to. When you take that of hot sauces, opened in April under it from demolition. Soon, the newly breakfast restaurant in Kent, located at outlet away, there’s nowhere else to the ownership of Kent State profes- refurbished building was home to 135 E. Erie St., right next to Tree City really go.” sors Anthony Vander Horst and Greg apartments, a Buffalo Wild Wings Coffee. cgorman2@kent.edu Gibson—the two doctorate-earners for and the Secret Cellar—a jazz and wine “It is a nice transition. It’s kind of bar in the basement. The Secret Cel- like the same thing that I did (at Robwhich it’s named. Section B cover photos by Clint Its conception in Kent stemmed lar, unfortunately, closed earlier this in’s Nest), so it’s like I just came here Datchuk (from left to right) / The from another Sauce Shack in Florida, year. For a time, it appeared that once and continued to make pancakes and Kent Stater which still operates today, that Horst again, the basement of the Franklin eggs,” Hatcher said. “On the weekBen and Jordan Thai of Akron, Ohio Hotel would become empty. visited. ends a lot of people have started comThe spirit of development, how- ing here that just came to my place.” enjoy the festivities at the 10th annual “(Horst) comes up with these great Kent Main Street Art and Wine Festival ideas and I usually say no on my end ever, quickly reversed this notion. The Hometown Bank, which owns the on Saturday, June 4, 2016. to participate,” Gibson said. “(But) on basement of the old Franklin Hotel location of what was Robin’s Nest, is Attendees of the 21st Annual Heritage will soon become the Franklin Hotel expanding its mortgage department to Festival crowd North Water Street on this one, I couldn’t hold back.” To Gibson, Kent has been the per- Bar. the building, and—as a result—asked Saturday, July 2, 2016. “I saw a need for a quieter space Hatcher to move her business or exit Kent State graduate Emily Wynkoop, fect home for the second Sauce Shack in Kent that's main function was still the building. establishment. Caleb Habeck and Kent State graduate “Having started this business as a bar, not a restaurant, but had a “Small businesses are like the Jackie Cornell enjoy crepes with Caleb’s … I’m now considering moving to food component to it, with great cock- heartbeat of America, that’s what dog Rambo, who attempted on more Kent, because it’s a wonderful com- tails and an extensive wine list,” said makes it go around,” Hatcher said. than one occasion to take a bite at the munity. It’s given back to me, too,” Michael Beder, Franklin Hotel Bar co- “We went out as winners … we were 10th annual Kent Main Street Wine and Arts Festival on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Gibson said. “All the people there are owner. Beder, who owns Kent businesses extremely friendly. They’ve embraced Water Street Tavern, Tree City Coffee us. We feel like we belong.” and the Venice Cafe, partnered with Ron Burbick and Mike Awad, owner Franklin Hotel Bar The Franklin Hotel, now known as of the Kent restaurant Laziza, The Acorn Corner, is a historic building Overlook and the Main Street Contiin downtown Kent. Built in 1919, the nental Grill, to make the bar a reality. In the spirit of the historically-recFranklin Hotel Building has been on the National Register of Historic Plac- ognized building, the bar will feature es since 2013, and has a long and sto- an older, vintage-style look. “A lot of the aesthetics like Edison ried place in Kent’s history. The building was a hotel up until the ‘70s when bulb lighting, a fireplace, soft seating it became student housing for Kent areas with wingback chairs, handState. In 1979, the upper floors were crafted woodwork, oversized booths condemned, and despite being home and more are all representative looks to a few small businesses in the ‘90s, from the Franklin Hotel's original the building was almost destroyed look,” Beder said. According to Beder, work on the multiple times. In 2011, developer Ron Burbick new location is underway, and it is purchased the building, renaming it hoped that the bar will be open in Clint Datchuk / The Kent Stater “Acorn Corner” to compliment his about four to six weeks. The wall of hot sauce at Dr. V & G’s Sauce Shack in downtown Kent’s Acorn Alley on Acorn Alley properties and saving Sunday, June 26, 2016.
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Eating around Kent Alex Delaney-Gesing Editor With a downtown constantly changing and being updated in recent years, Kent continues to grow into a vibrant and thriving community. From food to shopping, the college town offers students and residents of all ages an assortment of entertainment and adventures to experience. Here’s a little taste of what you can find if you venture off campus. While there’s an assortment of food options for students to choose from on campus, sometimes it’s refreshing to venture downtown and check out the seemingly endless number of eateries. From homestyle cooking to exotic cuisine, there’s a little something for everyone’s tastebuds. Editor’s Note: This is not a complete list of every eatery and store in Kent. Any exclusions are done so by the Kent Stater staff and are not intentional. adelane3@kent.edu
Bar 145
Voted “Best Burger” in the Kent Stater’s Best of Kent awards Variety of burgers with the option to build your own 100 E. Erie St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 968-6201 bar145kent.com/home Hours: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. MondayThursday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday
Belleria
Sit-down Italian restaurant in Acorn Alley 2 offering traditional and classic cuisine. 135 E. Erie St., Suite 202, Kent, Ohio 44240
(330) 678-6000 belleriakent.weebly.com Hours: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. MondayThursday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., 12 p.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. Sunday
Brewhouse Pub
Voted “Best Place to Have Fun Under 21” in the Kent Stater’s Best of Kent awards For younger students looking to enjoy a night out, this place invites students 18 and up to bust a move on the dance floor and check out the DJ, arcade, pool tables, karaoke nights, as well as local comedians and bands. 244 N. Water St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 678-2774 Admission: $10 for those under 21 facebook.com/brewhouse. pub?sk=wall Hours: Varies
Deidre Pulley / The Kent Stater Food is prepared for the dinner crowd at Laziza on April 16, 2016. Laziza in downtown Kent, Ohio offers a wide variety of ethnic and vegetarian dishes.
Bricco
Voted “Best Restaurant” and “Best Place for a First Date” in the Kent Stater’s Best of Kent awards. Upscale dining with fairly reasonable prices 210 S. Depeyster St. Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 677-1335 briccokent.com Hours: 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. MondayThursday, 11 a.m. - 1 a.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sunday
Buffalo Wild Wings
Good ol’ American wings, chicken and burgers make this sports bar establishment a classic. 176 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 678-9464 buffalowildwings.com Hours: 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. SundayWednesday, 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. ThursdaySaturday
Dave’s Cosmic Subs
Northeast Ohio-based funky sandwich shop with crazily-named and one-of-a-kind sandwiches. 215 S. Water St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 346-0620 davescosmicsubs.com/Home.html Hours: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday
Euro Gyro
Best known for its gyros and bar-type food such as wings, burgers and pizza. 107 S. Depeyster St. Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 678-4976 eurogyro.com Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 3 a.m. MondayWednesday, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 a.m. Thursday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 a.m. Sunday
Franklin Square Deli
Voted “Best Sandwich Shop” in the Kent Stater ’s Best of Kent awards, features menu of subs, jumbo bagels and baked ciabattas. 108 S. Water St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 673-2942 franklinsquaredeli.com Hours: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. MondayWednesday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. ThursdaySaturday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday
Fresco Mexican Grill & Salsa Bar
Clint Datchuk / The Kent Stater The breakfast crowd at Mike’s Place on the morning of Monday, April 18, 2016.
Similar to Chipotle, but you should go for the chip and salsa bar. Plus, can’t beat the homemade guac. 100 E. Erie St. Suite 112, Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 677-2588 getfresco.com Hours: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday
GRAZZERS
Main Street Continental Grill
Guys Pizza
Mike’s Place
Insomnia Cookies
Mr. Zub’s
Situated on Franklin Avenue, the eatery focuses on healthy eating, and offers a wide variety of vegan, vegetarian, meat and organic selections. 425 Franklin Ave., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 968-6612 grazerskent.com Hours: 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. Tuesday- Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday. Voted “Best Pizza” in the Kent Stater’s Best of Kent awards Literal hole-in-the-wall eatery with a cozy atmosphere and online ordering available 146 S. Water St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 678-5368 guyspizzaco.com Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 12 a.m. MondayWednesday, 11 a.m. - 1:30 a.m. Thursday - Saturday, 10:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. Sunday Voted “Best Dessert”in the Kent Stater’s Best of Kent awards, it’s perfect for a late-night snack; especially because it delivers to campus. 295 S. Water St. #112, Kent, Ohio 44240 (877) 632-6654 insomniacookies.com Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 a.m. Monday-Sunday, Delivery Hours: 10 a.m. - 3 a.m.
Laziza
Upscale eatery featuring Mediterranean cuisine. 195 E. Erie St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 677-7000 yourlaziza.com Hours: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. MondayThursday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Friday, 12 p.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday
Serves Mediterranean staples, as well as classics like hot dogs, hamburgers and cheesesteaks. 911 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 678-0800 mymainstreetgrill.com Hours: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. MondayWednesday, 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 12 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday Voted “Best Place to Cure a Hangover” in the Kent Stater’s Best of Kent awards. The off-the-wall eatery’s colossal menu offers more than you would ever think possible, and then some. 1700 S. Water St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 673-6501 mikesplacerestaurant.com Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. MondayThursday, 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday Located next door to Water Street Tavern, offers a variety of sandwiches with online and app ordering available 132 S. Water St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 474-0800 mrzubs.com Hours: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. MondayWednesday, 11 a.m. - 3 a.m. ThursdaySaturday, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday
Newdle Bar
Sushi, noodles and rice bowls 295 S. Water. St. #116, Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 968-6134 newdlebar-kent.com Hours: 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. MondaySaturday, closed Sunday
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Eating around Kent (continued)
Logan Lutton / The Kent Stater
(From left) Bryan Dodd, Kyle Thrasher, and Brenton Pahl watch Super Bowl 50 at Ray’s Place on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016.
Panini’s Bar and Grill
With locations throughout Northeast Ohio, Panini’s sandwiches are most likely a familiar food staple for many new students. 295 S. Water St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 968-6204 paninisgrill.com/locations/kent/ Hours: 11 a.m. - 2:30 a.m. Monday-Sunday
Pita Pit
Sandwiches made with pitas can be a healthier option for students on a budget 154 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240
(330) 346-0334 pitapitusa.com Hours: 10 a.m. - 1 a.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 4 a.m. Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 12 a.m. Sunday
Popped!
A specialty popcorn shop in Acorn Alley with flavors such as FireHouse Caramel, Kettlecorn and Baja Ohio 175 E. Erie St. #201, Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 678-1893 shoppopped.com
Hours: 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday
Pufferbelly Restaurant
A family-style restaurant located in an old railroad depot station 152 Franklin Ave., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 673-1771 pufferbellyltd.com Hours: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday-Monday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday
Ray’s Place
Voted “Best Drink Selection,” “Best Place for a Blind Date” and “Best Place to Take Your Parents” in the Kent Stater’s Best of Kent awards. Has a casual atmosphere, good food and is a great place for a 21st birthday. 135 Franklin Ave., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 673-2233 raysplacekent.com Hours: 11 a.m. - 2:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday, 12 p.m. 12:30 a.m. Sunday
Rise & Shine Cafe
If you’re willing to wake up early, a great spot for breakfast or brunch 135 E. Erie St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 678-8800 riseshinecafe.com Hours: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. MonClint Datchuk / The Kent Stater day-Saturday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Stacey Lasher displays a vegan rice bowl at GRAZERS in downtown Kent on Saturday, April 16, 2016. Sunday.
Taco Tontos
Serves standard Mexican-American cuisine, as well as variations of vegan and vegetarian options. 123 Franklin Ave., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 677-0223 tacotontos.com Hours: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. Friday-Saturday, closed Sunday
Twisted Meltz
Sandwiches named after Kent celebrities, including Drew Carey, Josh Cribbs, Julian Edelman, Joe Walsh, Steve Harvey and Michael Keaton. 164 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 968-4104 twistedmeltz.com Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Wild Goats Cafe
Voted “Best Breakfast” in the Kent Stater’s Best of Kent awards Serves breakfast all day, and each Wednesday after 3 p.m. is “Buck Buck Brinner Wednesday,” featuring eight breakfast items at a dollar a piece 319 W. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 677-2326 wildgoatscafe.com Hours: 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sunday
Yogurt Vi
Frozen yogurt with different flavors, as well as both healthy and indulgent toppings. 295 S. Water St. #120, Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 677-1162 yogurtvi.com Hours: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday
FlashCash locations Where to use your FlashCard, FlashCash, FlashPerks Acme (Kent) Arby's 1630 East Main Street (Kent) Buffalo Wild Wings Burger King EastMain and South Water Campus BP, 1434 East Main Street Kent Campus Book & Supply Chipotle Mexican Grill (East Main Street only) Circle K (East Main and North Mantua Street) CVS Pharmacy- South Water Street Dave's Cosmic Subs (215 S. Water St.) Discount Drug Mart (1763 E. Main St.) Domino's Pizza Dunkin' Donuts Eddy's Deli & Restaurant (4581 Kent Road) Eldorado's Pizza Pie EMPIRE Euro Gyro Famous Hair (in Acme Plaza) Five Guys Burgers and Fries Flynn's Tire & Auto Service Fresco Mexican Grill and Salsa Bar Giant Eagle (Stow) Guy's Pizza Hungry Howie's Pizza Insomnia Cookies Jimmy Johns Kent Rapid Wash (800 S.Water St.) Kent Sunoco West KSU Golf Course Little Caesar's Pizza Marathon Quick Stop 4397 State Rt. 43) Mike's Place Mr. Hero Mr. Zub's Deli Newdle Bar Old Carolina BBQ On Tap Grill & Bar The Pita Pit Papa John's Pizza Panini's Bar & Grill Penn Station Pizza Hut (Kent and Brimfield) Pufferbelly Ltd. Pulp Juice & Smoothie Bar Rockne's Pub RSVP (Stow) Sheetz (Kent, Ravenna and North Canton) Save-A-Lot Subway at Acme Plaza Subway on South Water Street Sunoco on East Main Street Taco Bell, 805 E. Main St. The Fairways at Twin Lakes Twisted Meltz, Acorn Alley, Kent Wendy's Kent and Brimfield UniversiTees 100 E. Erie St. #118
Jenna Kuczkowski
one card to buy copies in the library, a snack in
Principle Reporter
downtown Kent or a ticket to a university sporting event.
The FlashCard, Kent State’s student ID, is your lifeline while in Kent. Available in the
Joseph Cassidy, a junior business major, said he uses the FlashCash on his card frequently.
FlashCard Office in the Student Center, the card
“It's convenient for printing and stuff like
is useful for purchasing food, earning rewards
that,” Bernstein said. “Plus, whenever I go
and admittance into events and games.
downtown I can use it at Fresco or even Wal-
FlashCards can be preloaded with two types of currency: university dining plans and FlashCash.
greens.” Even if you don’t have FlashCash, many surrounding businesses in the area will offer a slight
Meal plans apply to most Dining Services
student discount if you show your FlashCard.
restaurants on campus and town. FlashCash
Some may advertise the discount near the reg-
works as money at various locations through-
ister, but it never hurts to ask if they have one.
out the city.
Throughout the school year, Kent State puts
With FlashCash, you are also able to pay for
on hundreds of different events and activities on
things at the University Bookstore, the Student
campus that are free to all Kent State students.
Recreation and Wellness Center, the library and
At almost every event on campus you will be
many other spots on campus.
able to swipe your FlashCard to earn FlashPerks
Off-campus, you can use your FlashCash to purchase things like food and groceries at participating locations around Kent and some of the surrounding areas. Think of it as a debit card, a useful all-in-
on your account and eventually get rewards like free prizes. “Getting FlashPerks on my FlashCard at events really racks up,” said Joanna Levin, a freshman public relations major. “My friend
even won a hat and other Kent State swag.” Students can earn FlashPerks at events like Real Late Reels in the KIVA each weekend and various Kent State sporting events. Your FlashCard can also unlock some of the special privileges that come with going to Kent State. Places like the Rec Center require you to show your FlashCard to use the facilities. You also need your student ID to do things like pick up packages, rent materials from the library and to enter the library after 11 p.m. Levin said she advises students to keep their ID with them, especially because of the constant possibility of surprise quizzes. “When we have Scantron quizzes in class, you (always need to know your student ID) number, so if you have the card, it’s right there for you,” Levin said. “That’s probably one of the most important uses for the card.” With so many uses and perks, remember to always keep your FlashCard handy for when you need it on or off campus. jkuczkow@kent.edu
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Kent home to nearly 30 religious communities 10) Grace Baptist Church
20) Trinity Lutheran Church
5915 Rhodes Rd. Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 678-9019 graceinkent.org
600 S. Water St. Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 673-5445 trinitykent.org
11) Holy Cross Anglican Church
21) Union Baptist Church
1046 Lake St Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 298-0373 holycrossanglican-church.com
240 Dodge St. Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 673-9100
12) Kent Friends Meeting 1435 E. Main St. Kent, Ohio 44240 leym.quaker.org/kent/
228 Gougler Ave. Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 673-4247 kentuu.org
13) Kent Hindu Community
23) United Methodist Church of Kent
22) Unitarian Universalist Church
1435 E. Main St. Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 673-5879 kentmethodist.org
1100 Birchwood Cir. Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 678-9460
14) Kent Presbyterian Church
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.
Clint Datchuk / The Kent Stater
25) University Church of the Nazarene
931 E. Main St. Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 673-6633 faithlutheran-kent.org
16) Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
26) Victory Baptist Temple
6) Faith United Methodist Church
3544 Verner Rd. Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 676-1501 northpointapostolic.com
(330) 678-5132 kentchurchofchrist.info
Going away to college doesn’t just mean missing your family and friends; it can also mean missing your home church. Finding a new place of worship to attend while at school can be a daunting and overwhelming task. Luckily, Kent is home to nearly 30 churches and religious communities, leaving students with a wide range of places to choose from.
5) Faith Lutheran Church
1) Baha’i Community of Kent 422 Earl Ave. Kent, Ohio 44240
2) Christ Episcopal Church 118 S. Mantua St. Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 673-4604 christchurchkent.org
3) Christian Life Center
1972 E. Summit St. Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 678-9234 kentchristianlifecenter.org/index.php?id=2
4) Church of Christ
319 Depeyster St. Kent, Ohio 44240
15) Kent United Church of Christ
1424 Horning Rd. Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 678-7780 kentnewmancenterparish.org
1400 E. Main St. Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 673-9534 kentucc.org
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adelane3@kent.edu
24) University Center Newman Parish
1456 E. Summit St. Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 673-0661 kentpresbyterian.org
1235 Tallmadge Rd. Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 673-7597 brimfieldfaith.com
7) First Christian Church
1625 Athena Dr. Kent, Ohio 44240
17) North Point Apostolic Church
1407 Fairchild Ave. Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 678-7000 riverwoodchapel.org
8) First Freedom Baptist Church
19) St. Patrick Catholic Church
9) Free Methodist Church 1360 Fairchild Ave. Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 673-5391
4167 SR 43 Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 673-6079
27) Water Street Church of the Brethren 1541 S. Water. St. Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 673-4905
18) Riverwood Community Chapel
335 W. Main St. Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 673-6634 firstchristiankent.org/info 2171 Tallmadge Rd. Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 673-0997
1972 E. Summit St. Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 673-6000
313 N. Depeyster St. Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 673-5849 stpatrickkent.org
Deidre Pulley / The Kent Stater Members of St. Patrick’s Church in Kent, Ohio, wait in line for confession on Wednesday, March 2, 2016.
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Shopping around Kent
The Kent Stater 138 E. Main St. #101, Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 676-1906 figleafboutique.com/Default.asp Hours: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, closed Sunday
Gracylane
Local boutique with designer brands, including Vera Bradley and Alex and Ani. 100 E. Erie St. Suite , Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 676-6700 collegetownkent.com/shop/gracylane/ Hours: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. MondayThursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday
International Home Markets
Zachary Popik / The Kent Stater Jeff Ingram checks produce prices at Kent Co-op on Friday, Aug. 5, 2016.
Alex Delaney-Gesing Editor The saying “shop ‘til you drop” has never been more suited to a place than it is to downtown Kent. More than 20 shops and counting have sprung up within the last few years, making the selection of stores as eclectic as can be. From vintage souvenirs and tarot readings to off-the-wall gifts and an endless selection of books and music, Kent State students will spend their weekends preoccupied in all the shops downtown has to offer. adelane3@kent.edu
blue: A Goodwill Boutique
Upscale clothing sold at retail prices 118 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 677-2525 goodwillakron.org/shop/blue Hours: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. MondayThursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday
Campus Book and Supply
Reduced-priced store selling textbooks and Kent State apparel for cheaper than at the university bookstore. 112 S. Lincoln St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 677-1400 campusbookonline.com/kent/home. aspx Hours: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday
Carnaby Street Style
European-styled clothing for affordable prices. 100 E. Erie St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 677-2992 carnabystreetstyle.com Hours: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. MondayThursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday-Sat-
urday, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday
City Bank Antiques
Inventory of vintage jewelry, watches, books, pottery and other unusual souvenirs. 115 S. Water St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 677-1479 citybankantiques.com Hours: Varies
The Dragonfly
Embroidery can be done on T-shirts, bags and other fabrics, and it’s a good for getting Greek letters. 164 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 677- 1088 thedragonflyshop.com Hours: Varies
The Empire of Magical Thought
Offers henna, tarot readings, crystals and more. 135 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 968-4946 empirekent.com Hours: Varies
The Exchange
Your go-to place for old video games, CDs, DVDs or records 407 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 673-4470 theexchange.com Hours: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday
The Fashion School Store
Sells garments designed by KSU fashion students 201 E. Erie St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 677-2419 fashionschool.kent.edu/fsstore Hours: Varies
Figleaf Boutique
Trendy women’s clothing and accessories store
Sells a variety of international foods, including Asian, Indo-Asian, Indian and Middle Eastern 154 E. Main St. Suite D, Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 474-5750 homemarketsksu.wordpress.com Hours: 12:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Monday/ Wednesday/Friday, 3:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday
Kent Central Gateway Footwear
Inventory includes men’s and women’s shoes, including boots, sandals, and athletic and dress shoes. 201 E. Erie St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 968- 4544 kcgfootwear.com Hours: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday
Kent Cycle
The place to go if your bike needs fixing or you’ve lost hope on your current one and need an upgrade. 115 Lake St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 677-0600 kentcycle.com Hours:10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday
Kent Natural Foods Co-op
Local and organic fruits, vegetables, herbs, bread and other food items are sold here. 151 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 673-2878 kentnaturalfoods.org Hours: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday-Sunday
Last Exit Books
Features large selections of used books, buys and sells books, DVDs, Blu-rays, CDs and records. Cafe recently added to the storefront. 124 E. Main St. Suite 3, Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 677-4499 www.facebook.com/pages/Last-ExitBooks/155861637773651?sk=info Hours: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday-
Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. ThursdayFriday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday (doesn’t buy books on Sundays)
McKay Bricker Framing and Black Squirrel Gifts
Offers a variety of gifts related to Kent and Kent State, and is also a picture frame store. 141 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 673-5058 mckaybricker.com Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. MondayWednesday, 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday
Off the Wagon
Sells eclectic, random novelty and gag gifts perfect for that one person you don’t know what to get and would appreciate off-the-wall humor. 152 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 474-1330 offthewagonshop.com Hours: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 12 p.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday
One Love Yoga and Boutique
The place to go for a workout, a little shopping and a refreshing smoothie. 295 S. Water St. Suite 108, Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 842-7228 oneloveyogakent.com Hours: 8 a.m. - 9 .m. Monday/ Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday
Silver & Scents
UniversiTees
An extensive selection of Kent State apparel and gifts are sold for students and their families wishing to display some Flash-pride. 100 E. Erie St., Suite 118, Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 673-3131 universitees.com/index.cfm Hours: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. MondayThursday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday
Wild Earth Outfitters
The place to go if you need hiking, camping and traveling gear. 175 E. Erie St. #101, Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 677-1948 wildearthoutfitters.com Hours: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday
Woodsy’s Music
Sells musical instruments and sheet music, and provides lessons for those interested in learning new instruments. 135 S. Water St., Kent, Ohio 44240 330-673-1525 woodsysmusic.com Hours: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. MondayThursday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, closed Sunday
The Works
Features unique items like jewelry, clothing and home decor. 130 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 673-6373 Hours: varies
Sells Peruvian art, textiles, jewelry and crystals. 154 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 474-5751 Hours: varies
Standing Rock Jewelers
If you’re looking for new jewelry or need your existing pieces, including repaired watches, stop here. 164 E. Main St., Kent, Ohio 44240 (330) 474-5755 standingrock-jewelers.com Hours: 11 a.m. - 6 p . m . Tu e s d a y Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. ThursdaySaturday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday
Deidre Pulley / The Kent Stater Figleaf Boutique in downtown Kent, Ohio, sells clothing, shoes, accessories, and more.
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Caffeinating around Kent
Alex Delaney-Gesing Editor College and coffee are one of those pairings that just make sense. To keep students alert and ready to tackle anything the semester throws at them, Kent offers a selection of java joints ranging from national chains to one-of-a-kind establishments. adelane3@kent.edu
Tree City Coffee and Pastry
Voted “Best Coffee Sh op” in the Kent Stater ’s Best of Kent awards. Offers a mellow atmosphere to sip caffeine and study away the day, as well as a peanut butter sandwich-crazed menu and a drive-thru. 135 S. Erie St. Kent (330) 673-5522 Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday
B e n t Tr e e C o f f e e Roasters
Coffee selection is served at various locations around Kent and campus, in addition to Deidre Pulley / The Kent Stater the main coffee shop. Employees Tyler Mootz, Melissa Kus and Andreas Vitone serve customers at Tree City Coffee & Pastry on Saturday, April 16, 2016. 313 N. Water St., Kent
Kayla Todd / The Kent Stater A snickerdoodle cheesecake from Tree City Coffee & Pastry on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
(330) 474-7255 Hours: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday
Scribbles Coffee
Eclectic and comfy atmosphere with books, couches and copious amounts of organic coffee and pastries. 237 N. Water St. Kent (330) 346-0337 Hours: 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday
Dunkin’ Donuts
National chain situated across from campus, offers drive thru. 527 E. Main St. Kent (330) 968-3245 Hours: 5 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday - Sunday
Starbucks
Another national chain near campus, good for a morning or afternoon pick-up in between classes 436 E. Main St. Kent (330) 677-2168 Hours: 5:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday - Sunday
Clint Datchuk / The Kent Stater The Old Time Jam session players perform at Scribbles Cafe on Friday, April 15, 2016.
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