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Sunday, February 3, 2013

Five Guys Closes on Detroit Avenue

The burger joint posts a message on its doors saying goodbye.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries, the national burger chain that opened its doors in Lakewood a few years back, has closed its doors on Detroit Avenue.  The news came by surprise — as the restaurant quietly closed up — even though the Lakewood location was clearly not as bustling as some of its other locations.  One Lakewood resident said he tried to take his family there for dinner on Saturday night.  Instead, he found the windows had been covered with garbage bags and a sign posted on the door informing patrons that the business had shuttered. According to the typed message, the store closed Saturday. “We are grateful to everyone who has supported us and we look forward to serving you at our Five Guys Westgate location” in Fairview Park, …

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ian king

12:47 am on Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Hi Marc, I have also lived in many different cities. I wonder why Cleveland in so many ways resist moving into the 21st century. The area has a great hospital - Cleveland Clinic, a great art museum, a great symphony, and an amazing library system. And a few good restaurants. Why do you think the area doesn't support any kind of downtown shopping experience of note, or any really cool coffee …   more ›

Sunday, October 7, 2012

New Tenants Coming to Downtown Lakewood

GNC, vintage clothing store set to move into renovated building on Detroit Avenue.

The remaining vacancies in a renovated block — that includes Cerny Shoes, Five Guys and Menchie’s — is getting some new tenants. GNC, a vitamins supplement store, has pulled building permits on the space at 15002 Detroit Avenue. The interior renovation is already under way. The Pittsburgh-based business — with its closest other location in Rocky River — sells health and nutrition products. A couple of storefronts to the west, at 15006 Detroit Avenue, a vintage clothing retailer is expected to open by the end of the year, said neighbors, who noted that those business owners recently introduced themselves.  Both businesses are expected to be open by the holidays. Following a massive overhaul to the block last year, a few new tenants have …

ian king

2:13 pm on Tuesday, October 9, 2012

YES! Why only light the downtown at Holiday time? Lakewood has long and dark winters. Just think how delightful it would be to drive through downtown Lakewood in Jan/Feb/March with a nicely lit , festive atmosphere that was inviting and beautiful! The lights could be wrapped around the poles at higher levels too, different colors on different poles, with uniformity of illuminance; with a …   more ›

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