Saturday, November 24, 2012
Just what is Small Business Saturday and why should you support it in Mentor?
Big name national retailers take the spotlight on Black Friday as their deep price cuts pull in shoppers in droves. What about those mom-and-pop businesses all over Mentor and beyond that are the backbone of America’s economy? Just when do they get their day? That’s basically the question that was asked back in 2010 when the concept of Small Business Saturday was born. Small Business Saturday is “a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities,” the U.S. Small Business Administration explains on its website. American Express gets the credit for founding the shopping holiday, which got its official start on Nov. 27, 2010, according to the Small Business Saturday Facebook page. Celebrating its third year…
Friday, November 16, 2012
Store with Style used to be a custom storage provider for garages. The company moved and now offers solutions throughout a customer's residence
Though clientele for their garage makeover business had been growing, the Wallaces knew additions would be needed for things to stay that way. "For us, it's all about being as diverse as we can be," Store with Style co-owner Tony Wallace said. "Also, offering to our customers exactly what they're looking for. Not something close or not something like "oh, we can kind of make this fit." Store with Style, 8250 Tyler Blvd. Suite E, used to be Garage Outfitters on Mentor Avenue. The previous business specialized in custom storage designs for garages. Now, the Wallace family has expanded that concept to a customer's entire home. The full-time additions of Tony and Kathy's sons, Aaron and Alex, allowed the business to incorporate custom …
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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…
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 …
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. …
The building sits on 11 acres of land where nearly 90 employees make helicopter parts and more
Roger Sustar has experienced some good and bad in the short time since his Fredon Corp. staff relocated to 8990 Tyler Blvd. Shortly after beginning the transition from Enterprise Drive, his new headquarters suffered a cracked floor from trying to move in a 42,000-pound horizontal milling machine on a 50,000 pound tow motor. Just weeks after he began incorporating offices into the new building, rain seeped inside as Superstorm Sandy hit Northeast Ohio. All of that accompanied Sustar's wife declaring him "freaking nuts" for taking on — and paying for — such an expansive project. He didn't exactly disagree with her, but the entrepreneur would have it no other way. "This is unbelievable," he said. "This is a huge endeavor … we're having one …
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Thursday, November 8, 2012
Mentor VetsNet gives veterans 10 percent off goods upon showing identification
As Veteran's Day approaches, the Mentor Area Chamber of Commerce hopes to add businesses to its Mentor VetsNet discount program. The program features businesses who give a 10-percent discount to veterans, reserve, and active duty service members. More than 40 companies already participate in VetsNet. "Mentor VetsNet provides tangible recognition and gratitude for the service given by the men and women of our armed forces past and present," MACC President and CEO Kevin Malecek said in a statement. "It is a way to honor and support those who have given the their all to guarantee our freedom." A consumer must display his or her active duty or reserve identification or a membership card from the VFW, American Legion, AmVets or another veterans…
Friday, November 2, 2012
Check out a few images from Melt's newest restaurant
Mentor's newest, cheesiest restaurant opened Friday to a packed lunchtime crowd. Some people waited 30 minutes to be seated at Melt Bar & Grilled, but the anticipation of choosing from 36 gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches made it worth it. People like Mentor resident Jason Knotts were excited to have the restaurant in the city. "I like all the beers they have on tap," Knotts said. "I like the atmosphere and, obviously, the food. "They're hitting a big base around this area, I'm sure it's going to be packed all the time." Before Friday, Mentor residents had to drive to Cleveland Heights, Independence or Lakewood for Melt's popular grilled cheese sandwiches, burgers, fries and microbrews. Those who are new to Melt were ready to experience …
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Check out all of the fun stuff that is happening in and around Mentor
You've heard plenty about President Barack Obama's visit to Mentor and the Cardinals' home playoff game. Now, check out what else is going on in the city this weekend. 1. MELT BAR & GRILLED OPENS Where/When: 7289 Mentor Ave., 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., every day, beginning today. Why Go: Northeast Ohio residents and visitors from all over have stopped at other Melt locations for years. Now the restaurant is in your backyard. The menu boasts more than 30 gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, as well as burgers, appetizers and microbrews. If you've seen Melt's sandwiches on shows like Man V. Food but never visited locations in Cleveland Heights, Lakewood or Independence, you now have the chance to see if it lives up to the hype. Pricing: Check out Melt…
Debbie Palmer
9:43 am on Thursday, November 15, 2012
Tom, I hope I didn't imply there was a decision for Patch to shift its focus away from local news -- there wasn't. There was a company-wide decision to cover the elections closely, especially with so many Presidential candidate appearances in northeast Ohio, which did generate a LOT of debate in our Comments section. But you'll find each Patch site is still dedicated to covering local news and … more ›