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April
30

April 2021 LoLo Gifts - Cutler Real Estate

April showers bring May flowers, but why wait that long? Free gifts are in bloom around Northeast Ohio, Columbus, and Cincinnati!

Cutler Real Estate and LoLo Gifts have teamed up to bring you these enticing offers from local merchants. Follow the rainbow and discover the exciting variety of small businesses that make this region such a great place to live.

April Gifts:

Canton: Ice Cream

Akron: Cupcakes

Columbus: A Beer

Cincinnati: Breakfast Bagel

Wooster: Coffee and Pastry

Medina: Pizza and a Drink

Kent/Stow: $10 Certificate

Canton: Ice Cream

Taggart's Ice Cream Parlor

1401 Fulton Rd. NW, Canton, OH 44703

When you need a break from your hectic day, relax among the soothing retro charms of Taggart's Ice Cream Parlor. Sit in one of the high-backed maple booths as you savor the classic flavor of your free homemade ice cream.

About Taggart's Ice Cream Parlor

Founded in 1926, Taggart's Ice Cream Parlor has been serving tasty treats to generations of delighted fans around Canton. Parents and grandparents have introduced kids to the iconic Bittner, a 3/4-pound helping of vanilla ice cream swirled with homemade chocolate sauce and topped with crunchy pecans. It's been described as "a milkshake you have to eat with a spoon." 

Contact and Hours

330.452.7939

Monday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Akron: Cupcakes

Cupcake Castle

117 Merz Blvd., Fairlawn, OH 44333

Good things come in small packages, and you'll find the best proof at Cupcake Castle. With mouthwatering flavors like Creamsicle, Peanut Butter Cup, and Strawberry Cheesecake, these frosted delicacies will put a smile on anyone's face.

About Cupcake Castle

Whatever your sweet dreams are, Cupcake Castle aims to make them come true. Can't find what you're looking for on their list of 100+ flavors? Create your own with your choice of filling, icing, and topping. Change things up and have your favorite flavor blended into a "cupshake." Delivery and curbside pickup are available.

Contact and Hours

330.322.4558

Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Columbus: A Beer

Barley's Brewing Company

467 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43215 

Think you know what real beer tastes like? Head to Barley's Brewing Company, where they're serving up beer made the traditional way. Their cask-conditioned ale is unfiltered and unpasteurized, with no external carbon dioxide, resulting in a smoother drink with greater depth of flavor.

About Barley's Brewing Company

What do Stephen King, Eddie George, and Cheap Trick have in common? They've all stopped off for a cold one at Barley's Brewing Company, the oldest brewpub in the area. Pair a Blood Thirst Wheat or Bourbon Barrel Scotch Ale with Barley's signature sauerkraut balls or a hearty plate of pierogies and sausage. 

Contact and Hours

614.228.2537

Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday Noon - 10 p.m.

Cincinnati: Breakfast Bagel

The Bagelry

1401 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

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In pursuit of the perfect bagel? You just might find it at The Bagelry in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, bagels are baked fresh daily at this OTR staple.

About 

What started out as a venture at local farmers markets and popup shops grew into a permanent brick-and-mortar location offering a full menu with bagels as the star of the show. Choose your bagel and then top with the spread of your choice, or go all in and build your own breakfast sandwich.

Contact and Hours

513.975.0631

Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Wooster: Coffee and Pastry

Undergrounds Cafe & Coffee House

146 E. Liberty St., Wooster, OH 44691

Whether you want to jump-start your day or get an afternoon pick-me-up, you'll find the solution at Undergrounds Cafe & Coffee House. Their award-winning coffee is locally roasted and freshly brewed for maximum flavor, no matter when you order.

About Undergrounds Cafe & Coffee House

As an active member of the Wooster community, Undergrounds Cafe & Coffee House believes in paying it forward. They help support other local businesses by featuring their food and products. Underground Cafe's menu of salads, sandwiches, and baked goods includes a number of vegan-friendly options. 

Contact and Hours

330.804.8400

Monday - Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Medina: Pizza and a Drink

Courthouse Pizzeria

2 Public Square, Medina, OH 44256

The verdict is in: Courthouse Pizzeria was voted "Best Pizza in Medina County" in 2018 and 2019. You be the judge after trying a generous double slice of their authentic New York-style pizza.

About Courthouse Pizza

Get a slice of local history with your meal at Courthouse Pizza. The restaurant is located in the oldest building in Medina, built in 1841, which once served as an actual courthouse. All doughs and sauces are made in-house each morning, and pies are baked on a pizza stone in the 50-year-old oven. 

Contact and Hours

330.952.1743

Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday Noon - 7 p.m.

Kent/Stow: $10 Certificate

Little City Grill

802 N. Mantua St., Kent, OH 44240

Want a home-cooked meal where you don't have to do the cooking? Head to Little City Grill, where fresh, locally sourced ingredients are used to lovingly prepare a selection of comfort food favorites, including corned beef hash, grilled cheese sandwich, and Brunswick stew.

About Little City Grill

Bert Bellinson was owner of BGS Chemical when he decided to follow his true passion: food. Little City Grill is the offshoot of Bert's successful catering business of the same name. In 2018, the Kent Chamber of Commerce recognized Bert Bellinson's contributions to the community and named him Small Business Person of the Year.

Contact and Hours

330.677.3444

Monday - Saturday 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday 6:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. (breakfast only)

It's Raining Gifts!

LoLo Gifts for April 2021 - Cutler Real Estate

These special offers aren't a one-and-done deal. Each month, Cutler Real Estate brings you a new assortment of treats from LoLo Gifts. All you have to do is contact your Cutler Real Estate agent to get started.

November
25

November LoLo Gifts - Cutler Real Estate

What are you grateful for this month? Cutler Real Estate wants to give thanks to you with November's selection of special offers from LoLo Gifts. These delightful freebies are a great way to get acquainted with the wonderful products and services available from local businesses.

Whether you're celebrating Thanksgiving around Northeast Ohio, Columbus, or Cincinnati, this month's treats will make tasty additions to your holiday feast.

November Gifts:

Canton: Macarons

Akron: Jar of Honey

Cincinnati: Popcorn

Columbus: Cake or Bread

Canton: Macarons

Sprinkle City Sweets

706 S. Main St., North Canton, OH 44720

Give your all-American celebration some European flair with elegant macarons from Sprinkle City Sweets. These delicate, candy-colored beauties will dress up any dinner table, and they taste even better than they look.

About Sprinkle City Sweets

Customers describe the macarons from Sprinkle City Sweets as their "obsession," but the deliciousness doesn't stop there. With an assortment of made-from-scratch baked goods ranging from cookies and bars to scones and cakes, there's something to satisfy everyone's sweet tooth. 

Contact and Hours

330.933.0767

Thursday and Friday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Akron: Jar of Honey

Akron Honey Company

21 Furnace St., Akron, OH 44308

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According to Akron Honey Company, "exciting honey makes the best food." They back up their words with creative flavors such as bourbon, habanero, and hickory-smoked strawberry. 

About Akron Honey Company

When IT expert Brent Wesley spotted a vacant patch of land along the drive to his day job, beekeeping was the furthest thing from his mind. But after Wesley bought the lot with a vague idea of creating something for the community, Akron Honey Company was born. In fact, Wesley has become so enamored of honey that he's using it as a base for diverse products such as ice cream and men's grooming products.

Contact and Hours

330.552.8858

Monday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Cincinnati: Popcorn

Mama Made It Kettle & Gourmet Popcorn

1801 Race St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Popcorn as gourmet food? It is when it comes in fanciful flavors like White Cheddar, Habanero Sweet Fire, and Double Crunch, found at Mama Made It Kettle & Gourmet Popcorn.   

About Mama Made It Kettle & Gourmet Popcorn

Despite the store's name, the crunchy goodness from Mama Made It Kettle & Gourmet Popcorn is on a whole other level from your childhood snacks made on the stove or in an air popper. When the housing bubble crashed in the late 2000s, successful realtor Mark Whitworth seized the opportunity to expand his hobby into a thriving business. Mushroom-style kernels are popped in traditional kettles to form a shape that holds a variety of seasonings.

Contact and Hours

513.257.7959

Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Columbus: Cake or Bread

Belle's Bread

1168 Kenny Centre Mall, Columbus, OH 43220

Leftover turkey sandwiches are a time-honored Thanksgiving tradition. Kick it up a notch by serving them on fresh-baked bread from Belle's Bread, or cap off your meal with a slice of their luscious cakes.

About Belle's Bread

East meets West describes Belle's Bread as well as the union of owner Takashi Takenaka and his French-born wife. The two "married" their respective culinary backgrounds to open a bakery offering the best of both worlds. Authentic French pastries sit side-by-side in the display case with curry donuts, sweet red bean rolls, and other Japanese delicacies. 

Contact and Hours

614.451.7110

Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Give Thanks for Free Gifts!

LoLo Gifts for November - Cutler Real Estate

We love to carry the spirit of gratitude throughout the entire year. It's always a good time to partake in our monthly program of complimentary offers from LoLo Gifts. Just contact your Cutler Real Estate agent to sign up.

October
21

Fall Sweets - NE Ohio Bakeries - Cutler Real Estate

As the temperatures start to dip and the leaves begin to change, there are few things more enjoyable than visiting a local bakery for a fresh-baked sweet treat. We're lucky to have so many top-notch bakeshops in the Northeast Ohio area. Here are a few of our favorites.

The Sweet Fix Bakery

2307 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

 
 
 
 
 
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This super-cozy and charming bakery in the Cleveland Heights suburb prepares all of their baked goods onsite. Here you'll find lots of delicious sweet treats, including cookies, cakes, cupcakes, and pies. The option to get a whole cake or pie or purchase items by the slice makes The Sweet Fix the perfect option for special occasions and the random sweet craving. Some of the tastiest menu items include the strawberry cream cheese pound cake, peach cobbler, German chocolate cake, and Oreo pie. If you can't make it to the bakery, they also deliver through Doordash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats.

Farkas Pastry Shop

2700 Lorian Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113

The home of fine European pastries, tortes, and Hungarian desserts, Farkas Pastry Shop is a must-visit location when you're in the Cleveland area. All of the bakery items here are hand-made using recipes that Attila Farkas and his father (a master pastry chef in Budapest) brought over from Hungary. Some of their most popular menu items include Napoleons, Dobos, and Linzers. Not sure what these are? Well, it's about time you found out! (You'll be glad you did). They also have a wide variety of traditional treats, including mocha mousse cups, chocolate rum squares, Amaretto squares, and more. Stop by once, and you'll quickly see why this shop has been a Cleveland tradition for over 45 years. 

Casa Dolce Bakery

5732 Mayfield Rd., Mayfield Heights, OH 44124

 
 
 
 
 
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Translated as "The Sweet House," Casa Dolce specializes in made-from-scratch traditional cannolis and tiramisu. They also offer a wide variety of pastries, cakes, cookies, and prepared foods. But that's not all! You'll want to stop by for the fresh-baked bread made every morning. While you're there, make sure you pick up an apple fritter. Rumor has it they're the best in Northeast Ohio! 

Presti's Bakery

12101 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland, OH 44106

The original Presti's Bakery opened back in 1903 and has been a family tradition ever since. They moved into their current location in 1999, and, to this day, it remains an integral part of the city's Little Italy neighborhood. Here you'll find mouth-watering pastries, cakes, cookies, fresh-baked Italian bread, and a variety specialty breads. They also serve lemon ice, gelato, and soft-serve ice cream. Some of the tastiest options on the menu include custard puffs, rum baba, almond tarts, pecan rolls, fruit danishes, and cappuccino brownies. 

KB Confections

13519 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107

 
 
 
 
 
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Whether you're looking for a special-occasion cake or you just have a craving for something sweet, you'll love what you find at KB Confections. The menu features all of the traditional favorites, like cupcakes, cookies, and banana pudding, all made fresh daily. You can also relax with a delicious cup of coffee, a latte, or a blended drink. Call ahead to order a specialty cake, or stop by to see what kinds of tempting treats they have on hand.

Colozza's Bakery

5880 Ridge Rd., Parma, OH 44129

Colozza's Bakery has been one of the area's most popular bakeshops since 1975. Not only are they the go-to for stunning wedding cakes, but they also make amazing baked pastries, coffee cakes, pies, cookies, bread, and more. One thing that sets this bakery apart is their seasonal pastries. Throughout the year, they make special treats for holidays and occasions that aren't available any other time. This includes chocolate yule logs, Irish soda bread, pumpkin rolls, beignets, Potica nut roll, grape kuchen, and more! You'll definitely want to check out their website and plan ahead so you can make your holidays even more special. 

The 3 Aprons Bakery and Cafe

12204 Larchmere Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44120

 
 
 
 
 
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Everything at 3 Aprons Bakery and Cafe is made in small batches with intense attention to quality. There are various options here, including liege waffles, cinnamon rolls, banana bread, scones, bagels, cookies, cakes, pies, and rotating dessert bars. Don't have much of a sweet tooth? You'll love their mini-quiches, breakfast sammies, and Detroit-style pizza. 

Baraona's Bakery

15842 Libby Rd., Maple Heights, OH 44137

This family-owned bakery has been serving the Cleveland area since 1949. They make all of their food from scratch, using only the finest ingredients and recipes that have been handed down for generations. They're best known for their specialty cakes, including Cassata cake (their signature item!), Italian ribbon cake, German chocolate cake, strawberry whipped cream cake, datenut, banana nut, and more!

That's not all! You'll also love their nut and poppyseed rolls, pies, cannolis, donuts, cookies, cupcakes, turnovers, and lemon ice. They offer small quantities of their products, which is a major benefit for many customers. Since you can purchase many of their items by the piece, so there's no need to feel guilty or worry that you'll eat the whole cake! 

Kiedrowski's Bakery

2267 Cooper Foster Park Rd., Amherst, OH 44001

 
 
 
 
 
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This old-world bakery has been delivering tasty treats to area visitors since 1984. Kiedrowski's Bakery is home to the "World-Famous Snoogle," a Polish puff pastry wrapped in sweetened cream cheese and topped with a vanilla butter-bean glaze. They also sell Polish paczki during lent. In addition, you'll find plenty of traditional treats, including pastries, donuts, cookies, and breads. Kiedrowski's was voted "Best Bakery in America" in 2011, and they've won many other awards over the years. Visiting this bakery is just like stepping into your Grandmother's kitchen. Once you have a taste of their amazing treats, you'll wish you had found this local gem sooner. 

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