Friday, November 23, 2012
Share your photos and experiences from the busiest shopping day of the year
For bargain-hunters, this is the big day. Black Friday. Are you braving the crowds today at Crocker Park or another area shopping area? Share your photos of the fun. Click the "Upload photos and videos" button to get started. What deals brought you to the stores? Share your bargains, experiences and tips in the comments. Here's the scoop on opening times for Crocker Park stores, stores around Westlake, and shopping areas around Northeast Ohio. Crocker Park shops start Black Friday as early as midnight Stores around Westlake opening for Black Friday, including one on Thanksgiving night From Strongsville Patch: Black Friday in Strongsville includes SouthPark Mall and lots of popular big stores Going to be heading south of the area? Here's …
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Whether you need a caffeine jolt, dinner or a cocktail, here's where you can -- and can't -- go.
Man cannot live by turkey alone. Especially if they have to drive to get it. Whether you need a cup of coffee, a bit of breakfast, or a beer with friends, we've got you covered. Here are some of the restaurants around Westlake, and whether they're open or closed for Thanksgiving. Do you know of another one? Share it in the comments. Caribou Coffee: Open 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Starbucks: Open 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Panera Bread: Closed Thanksgiving. SB Eighty One: Serving Thanksgiving dinner buffet starting at 11 a.m. Thanksgiving. Call 440-835-3559 for reservations. Mahle's Restaurant & Lounge: Open noon-5 p.m. Bob Evans: Closed Thanksgiving. The Rusty Barrel: Open 6 p.m.-2 a.m., kitchen closed. Claudette's Cafe: Closed Thanksgiving. McDonald's: Open 5:30a…
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Store focused on trendy maternity clothes is set to open at Crocker Park in in March.
Crocker Park is getting greater Cleveland's first Hot Mama boutique. The Edina, Minn.-based company signed a lease for a store here, with a March 2013 opening planned. "We go where the moms are," said Hot Mama founder Megan Tamte. "We want to be in the neighborhoods where moms hang out. That's why we going to be at Crocker Park." While Hot Mama caters to moms, don't expect to find Mom Jeans. Hot Mama is about on-trend clothes and accessories for moms who want to look in style, but don't want to look like a teenager. The Hot Mama look includes everything from leopard-print leggings to a slinky red dress to a cute jacket. "We're about helping moms take some time for themselves," Tamte said. "Moms are important. They take care of everyone. …
Area restaurants, including Mahle's, are open on Thanksgiving
Bring in items to help needy, help yourself to a discount
Knuth's is giving something to those who give. Customers who bring in an item for WomanSafe, a domestic violence shelter, or local food banks will get a 20 percent discount on a single item they purchase. The offer is good through Saturday, Nov. 24. Here are some things that are needed: For more information, call Knuth's at 440-871-7800.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Lots of local options to help make your Thanksgiving dinner easy as pie. Mmm...pie...
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Event features Santa, fireworks and a boy's wish being granted
The holiday spirit came to Crocker Park Saturday night as the ninth annual Holiday Tree Lghting Extravaganza was held. Were you there? Share your photos here! Click the "upload photos and videos" button to get started. Before Santa came to light the tree, lots of good things happened. Hosts from the local Radio Disney station led families in fun contests and games. One contest, air guitar, brought dads onto the stage to strut their stuff. Mike Mencke of Cleveland won, and got a gift card for NJ Thomas Fine Jewelry. "I'll be using that for my wife (Margaret)," he said. Gabe Cipriani of Mayfield had a good night. On Nov. 18, 2011, he was diagnosed with Burkitt’s Lymphoma. On the eve of that anniversary, he is in remission following treatment…
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Local craft beer aficionados share their holiday favorites to help you expand your beer palate. And you can get them close to home.
Rozi's Wine & Liquor House Inc. 14900 Detroit Ave. Lakewood 216-221-1119 Rozi's Manager Bill Barak gave us the rundown between the two general classifications of Christmas-time beers, Christmas or spiced and winter warmers. “Winter warmers are scotch ales or strong ales. Basically they are heavier more malty. They warm your belly. They are thick and thus take longer to get through. “Then you have your Christmas beers which are spice beers. The actual classification is spice or vegetable beers is the broad style.” In his opinion Ohio is the leader of the spice beers as far as Christmas ales go. There really aren't other areas that produce it or produce it as well as we do, he said. Winter warmer craft beer selection: Breckenridge Christmas…
New Italian eatery is in old A&J's spot
A superstorm hitting town the same day you launch your new business may be unsettling for some. But for siblings Lisa Andrews and Rich Dow, it was just fine. The two opened their Italian eatery, D'Italia, on Oct. 28, the day SuperStorm Sandy hit town. It was designed to be a soft opening, Dow said, so they could get settled in easier. "Turned out we didn't have to worry about being swamped with huge crowds with that weather," Andrews said. But since then, she said, business has been building up as word of mouth has spread that they're open. Dow and Andrews had been working on renovating the former A&J's site since May. D'Italia offers homemade sauces, pastas, raviolis, lasagna, soups, desserts and other dishes made from family recipes. …
Friday, November 9, 2012
Too busy to cook or have you burned the turkey? Patch to the rescue. Check out this list of restaurants and grocery stores that will take care of your Thanksgiving Feast.
There's no rule that says you have to cook on Thanksgiving and while eating out eliminates the need to clean up, you could enjoy the comfort of home without the work by ordering Thanksgiving to go. Many of these places need you to order in advance. (*some places require advance ordering) BUBBA'S Q 820 Center Road Avon 440-937-7859 Features Bubba's Q smoked turkeys and brown glazed hams. Contact catering for further details. Carriage House Bakery & Market 36741 Detroit Road Avon Features takeout holiday side dishes, desserts and other bread based bakery for Thanksgiving. Giant Eagle 31990 Walker Rd. Avon Lake 440-933-5078 Features pre-made traditional Thanksgiving meal, turkey, side dishes and dessert. Order by November 18, 2012 Heinen's …
Lysa Layne
10:22 am on Wednesday, November 21, 2012
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