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Sunday, November 11, 2012

Thanksgiving Feasts To Go: All the Trimmings, None of the Work

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) Nature's Bin18120 Sloane Ave. Lakewood 216-521-4600 Known for its organic foods selection, Nature's Bin has you covered for meals to go. The local grocer recently announced plans to expand its catering services. The entire menu, available online, features roasted turkey breast with gravy; fresh salads; and sides that include herb roasted potatoes, glazed baby carrots and mac and cheese. Boston Market 14833 Detroit Ave.  Lakewood 216-228-1236 Boston Market…

Friday, November 9, 2012

Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving

Eating out on Thanksgiving spares you the massive clean up, but some restaurants may require reservations in advance.

There's no rule that says you have to cook on Thanksgiving and while you could order the dinner to go, eating out eliminates the cleaning up part of the holiday.  Taste Restaurant and Lounge 2317 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 216-932-3170 Features dine-in or carry-out Traditional Thanksgiving meal, Turkey, side dishes and dessert as well as holiday specials. Boston Market 14833 Detroit Ave. Lakewood 216-228-1236 Boston Market offers several options for your Thanksgiving meal. You can dine-in, order pre-made heat & serve meals, or order a catered dinner for pick-up or delivery. Their website details the combinations that serve large holiday feasts, or smaller meals. All restaurants open Thanksgiving Day. Pier W 12700 Lake Ave. …

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts Outdoor Patio OK’d, Set to Open

Fast-food chain slated to open on W. 117th Street.

Dunkin' Donuts, expected to open its doors on W. 117th Street next week, will also have an outdoor patio. Last week, the city's planning commission unanimously granted the fast-food chain a conditional use permit for an outdoor patio that will feature three tables and 12 seats. Construction of the city's second Dunkin' Donuts location recently wrapped up. The design plans got final approval from city’s architectural board of review meeting earlier this year. The national doughnut chain plans to open up at 1528 W. 117thStreet, near the intersection of Franklin Boulevard, next week.  The property sits just north of the Shell gas station, where two homes were recently demolished.  The new quick-service restaurant would employee at least six …

jay

3:28 pm on Thursday, December 6, 2012

what is there phone number   more ›

Friday, November 2, 2012

Nature’s Bin Loses Power, Donates Food

Natural foods grocery store donates truckloads of food to American Red Cross emergency shelter, St. Augustine Hunger Center and other residents in need.

When the power went out at Nature’s Bin, the clock started ticking on the shelf-life of the food in the store. As the hours became days, officials at the natural foods grocery store made a decision to donate food that may perish. In all, during the past few days, Nature’s Bin donated nearly 2,000 pounds of food —worth an estimated $10,000 — to several organizations including a Cleveland hunger center and the American Red Cross emergency shelter at Garfield Middle School. “At least it went to a good cause,” said Scott Duennes, the executive director of Nature’s Bin.  He said that the frozen food “held its temperature” for about 24 hours after the store lost power at around 5 p.m. Monday. “Once it started to get soft we had to give it a new …

will

1:07 pm on Saturday, November 3, 2012

Even if the IRS doesn't give a tax break, then maybe the cit and/or county should. Many people were donating cash to support those in need, that is tax deductible. If the food donated is not, then perhaps the city should be proactive in doing it..   more ›

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Zappitelli’s Closes Its Doors on Madison Avenue

Power outage was the “straw that broke the camel’s back.”

It seems as if a three-day power outage was the “straw that broke the camel’s back” for Zappitelli’s on Madison. The pizza shop — voted the pizza in Lakewood by Lakewood Patch readers — announced Thursday that it was closing its doors. Adam Carroll, the pizza shop’s owner, told Lakewood Patch in August that the shop would close by the end of the year. "The power outage was the straw that broke that camel's back," he said on Thursday. "It's over." In an email newsletter, Zappitelli’s customers learned the fate of the pizza shop — which has recently had issues with the city regarding dine-in tables, as well as with neighbors who have complained about parking. “We’ve had an absolute wonderful year, met so many wonderful people and had a ton …

Susan Kaminski

12:56 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012

Definitely Maria's old space -- the neon spaghetti sign is worth it!   more ›

LOOK: Gypsy Beans Opens at Beck Center in Lakewood

New coffee shop’s second location opens Wednesday; grand opening set for Thursday.

The new Gypsy Beans coffee shop was packed for its first day in business on Wednesday.  It was good timing, because many of the patrons were without power. The coffee shop officially opens its doors— on the campus of Beck Center for the Arts — on Thursday.  Gypsy Beans replaces the Beck Café, which closed its doors last month. It’s Gypsy Beans’ second location, with the original located in the Gordon Square Arts District at W. 65th Street and Detroit Avenue. “I was beginning the search to expand the Gypsy brand when the opportunity at Beck Center presented itself,” said owner Nicole Gillota in a news release. “I’m pleased to be located in Lakewood, especially within another arts community.” Billed as a traditionally styled European coffee …

Ryan

2:39 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012

I went there today, it's very nice and there is parking which is a plus.   more ›

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