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Light Up the Night With Candles From These 8 NE Ohio Shops
As the days grow shorter, how do you keep your home light and full of cheer? Candles are a perfect solution to stave off winter gloom. With a seemingly endless variety of styles, colors and scents, you can use a different candle each day to suit the occasion, holiday, or mood. Start building your collection at these delightful specialty shops around Northeast Ohio.
Cleveland Candle Co.
9516 Diamond Centre Dr., Mentor, OH 44060
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Brighten your home while showing off your local pride with a purchase from Cleveland Candle Co. Their Cleveland Collection pays tribute to Great Lakes sunsets, Edgewater Park, snow, and other instantly identifiable features of the city. Buy them individually or get all seven in a pre-packaged assortment. Each month, a featured candle is offered at a 20 percent discount. Create your own one-of-a-kind scented candle in-store at the candle bar or via online instruction. All three locations of Cleveland Candle Co., including Coventry and Ohio City, open at 11 a.m. daily.
Happy Thoughts Candles
22935 Lorain Rd., Fairview Park, OH 44126
Josh Ruminski, the college student and entrepreneur who founded Happy Thoughts Candles, considers his company to be a social movement. While fighting his own mental health battles, Josh wanted to find a way to help others with their personal struggles. Each product is labeled with a positive saying to generate encouragement and conversation, while 20 percent of the company's proceeds are donated to support suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Candles come in dozens of refreshing scents, including rainwater, freshly-mown grass, and coffee, that are chosen for their relaxing, therapeutic qualities. Place orders online for pickup or delivery.
The Candle Studio
100 Park Ave., Suite 122, Beachwood, OH 44122
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Want to boost your green living points? Head to The Candle Studio to make or buy their eco-friendly soy candles. As a source of light that uses no energy, candles are naturally green, but soy burns much cleaner than traditional paraffin. The candle bar is stocked with more than 90 essential oils you can mix and match to create your own personalized scent. You can also use your choice to customize room sprays, body lotions, and other home and body products. If you prefer, shop the extensive inventory of pre-made scented items. The Studio is open Thursday through Sunday and reservations are required. Follow their Facebook page for information about events with their mobile candle pour bar.
Kinfolk Candles
533 Trelake Dr., Canal Fulton, OH 44614
Kim Galley, founder of Kinfolk Candles, proudly invites you to "Come Stick Your Nose in Our Business!" After spending years perfecting the optimum natural soy vegetable wax for container candles, Kim started her at-home business in 1998. The thriving business outgrew the family basement, and Kim moved Kinfolk Manufacturing to a roomier facility in Canal Fulton. Kinfolk's best-selling eight-ounce jar candle comes in 100 scents, with unique and whimsical options such as Chocolate Orchid, Fruit Loops, and Santa's Whiskers. A handy glossary provides helpful definitions of each scent. Follow their Facebook page for information about shops carrying Kinfolk Candles or place an order on their website.
R Classic Elements
1001 W. Main St., Sugarcreek, OH 44681
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Candles, vases, and other decor items let you give your home a seasonal facelift quickly and inexpensively. Located in the heart of Amish country, R Classic Elements makes it easy by changing their own inventory to correspond with the seasons. In 2010, owner Renee Miller decided to expand the shop's offering by making hand-poured soy candles in her home. Production eventually moved to the shop, and the line was named Shanesville Candles. The jar candles, which come in 8-ounce and 12-ounce sizes, feature homey scents such as Lush Linen, Zucchini Bread, and Mint Tea. Store hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. every day but Sunday.
Sweet Dish & Darling
1345 W. 78th St., #2048, Cleveland, OH 44102
In 2009, recent college graduate Sarah Sampsell went to work in her sister's eco-friendly skincare salon. When they couldn't find just the right candles to carry in the salon, Sarah decided to make them herself, and Sweet Dish & Darling was born. The quirky name refers to the original candles, which included a recipe for a "sweet dish." While the recipes are gone, the candles and their trademark burlap packages are still handmade. Candle styles include screw-top jars, enamelware mugs and tumblers, and travel tins. Try the best-selling Sea Salt & Amber or one of the other appealing scents such as Sunday Brunch, with notes of cinnamon, French toast, vanilla bean, and maple syrup. Order online for delivery (free shipping on orders of $75 or more) or select local pickup at their Cleveland workshop.
Wildcrafted Aromatics
8125 Columbia Rd., Olmsted Falls, OH 44138
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Wildcrafted Aromatics has a goal to ensure all its products as eco-friendly as possible, even after they've been used. Candles are made with eco-soy and beeswax, eco-cotton, hemp wicks, and natural herbal dyes. Many come in reusable jars, tins, and upcycled glasses that may be reused after the candle has burned. Products come with minimal packaging that is 100-percent recyclable. One of their more popular products is the citronella lavender ceramic lamp, handcrafted from Lake Erie clay. Wildcrafted Aromatics is one of the vendors on display at The RIFT, a Cleveland shop showcasing local craftspeople selling homemade and repurposed items. "RIFT" stands for "Repurposed and Intended for Today." Hours are 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily except Sunday, when closing time is 5 p.m.
Cleveland Coconut Candles
Cleveland is not generally considered a tropical location, but thanks to Tim & Laura Thornton, you can "bring home the beach." Inspired by sights on a trip to the Panama Canal, the couple came up with the concept for Cleveland Coconut Candles. Their signature product is candles poured into half or whole coconut shells sourced from a supplier in Florida. A wide ribbon-style wick creates a tiki-torch effect as the candle burns. The tropical theme is enhanced with scents such as Jamaica Me Crazy, a blend of pineapple, orange, honeydew melon, coconut, jasmine, rum, and vanilla. Many scents are also available as classic jar candles. Order on the website or follow them on Facebook for information about appearances at festivals and other local events.
The Nose Knows
Scientists tell us smell is our sense most closely linked to memory. What scent takes you back to a special time or event in your life?
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Northeast Ohio Honey: These 8 Places Are the Bee's Knees
Living in Northeast Ohio grants us access to acres of farm-fresh foods, including the oh-so-sweet local honey that we love to drizzle on everything we can. After much taste-testing, we've found that these nine places are the bee's knees for honey in Northeast Ohio.
Jacobs Heritage Farm
2196 Jacoby Rd., Copley, OH 44321
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A fourth-generation farm that's been restored and preserved, Jacobs Heritage Farm includes a honey bee preserve. If their name sounds familiar, it's likely because you've seen their honey for sale at markets and stores throughout the area such as Target. A stop at Jacobs Heritage Farm is a must as they have much more than just their raw honey. You can also pick up meat and eggs from their livestock as well as firewood, antiques, plants, natural soaps, and plenty of other locally produced goods.
Heavenly Hill Farm
18375 State Road, North Royalton, OH 44133
Heavenly Hill Farm is well…heavenly! From apple picking and hayrides to pumpkin patch playing, cider tasting, and market strolling, it's easy to spend hours of your weekend at Heavenly Hill Farm with your family. Of course, if you're just looking to pick up a quick batch of honey, you can easily grab a jar fresh from the hive in their market.
Arrowhead Orchard
11724 Lisbon St., Paris, OH 44669
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You probably already know Arrowhead Orchard as the home of the crispy and juicy apples Paris residents love, but you should know that their farm produces much more than a single fruit. Along with apples, you'll find delicious raw honey, ciders, homemade goods, sunflowers, vegetables, and other fruits throughout the property. Best of all, in the fall parents can enjoy a leisurely stroll around the market while their children have fun in the corn maze, on a hayride, or engaging in other fun activities.
Sheffield Farms
5100 Richelieu Ave., Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
Sheffield Farms believes that when it comes to knowing exactly what goes into your honey, too many big-name producers say "it's none of your beeswax." The local producers at Sheffield Farms insist that their customers understand what's in – and what's left out of – their honey. Their honeybees are housed according to organic practices and every batch of honey is free of additives, miticides, antibiotics, chemicals, and pasteurization. No matter if you're picking up raw honey, comb honey, propolis, or other beeswax products, you can confidently purchase knowing that their products are as natural as it gets.
Wade's Fruit Farm
12915 Warren Rd., Paris, OH 44669
Wade's Fruit Farm is a pick-your-own farm located in Paris. While they are open throughout the year, their operating hours will vary depending on season and harvest. Blueberries and black raspberries are among their most popular fruit and vegetable offerings but you can usually find their fresh honey, cider, and eggs all year long. We especially love Wade's Fruit Farm because they offer their own unique blueberry honey made from the bees and blueberries that call their farm home. Imagine making blueberry pancakes, blueberry waffles, or blueberry French toast and topping it with delicious blueberry honey.
Kall Christmas Tree Farm
3605 Foskett Rd., Medina, OH 44256
If you've only visited Kall Christmas Tree Farm during the holiday season, then you've been missing out on their year-round supply of honey, beeswax candles, snacks, and other products available in their gift shop. Raw honey, strained honey, wildflower honey, and beeswax candles are just a few things you'll find around their farm, which includes a refreshment stand and cuddly farm animals. While you can stop by throughout the year, Kall Christmas Tree Farm encourages you to call ahead outside of the Christmas tree season so they can ensure that they'll be able to provide you with the specific honey you want.
Plum Creek Farm
66 Station Rd., Valley City, OH 44280
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For over 100 years, the family at Plum Creek Farm have tended to their land and livestock to produce free-range eggs, meats, jams, honey, and more throughout the year. Their goal is to deliver farmers market quality at prices that allow all residents of Valley City to enjoy a fresh farm to table experience at home. All honey is produced from hives on the farm and all of their animals are raised cage-free with ethical standards and are not fed hormones or antibiotics. A great family farm that's been a staple of Valley City for a century, Plum Creek Farm is one of the best places to sample the freshest foods from Northeast Ohio.
Hamey's Apiary Hives & Honey
6894 Smith Rd., Medina, OH 44256
Would you love to responsibly source honey from your own backyard? Then make a stop at Hamey's Apiary Hives & Honey. Not only do they bottle and sell their own local honey, but they also sell pollen for consumption and bee colonies so you can source your own honey at home. All bees are descended from their own Select Breeder Queens and are able to excel even in the winter months. Sample Hamey's honey then make your own batch! Your support of Hamey's Apiary also helps them donate colonies and host educational events each year.
A Taste of Honey
Do you know of any other sweet places to find local honey around Northeast Ohio? Let us know where we should make a beeline for honey in the comments below.
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July LoLo Gifts: Indulge at These Ohio Eateries
Do you like to try before you buy? Then you'll love this month's freebies from LoLo Gifts, brought to you by Cutler Real Estate.
Northeast Ohio, Cincinnati, and Columbus are home to a wide variety of local businesses offering the best in goods and services. Cutler Real Estate and LoLo Gifts are pleased to help you discover these small businesses through our monthly program of free treats.
July Gifts:
Canton: Two-Topping Mini-Pizza
Cincinnati: Olive Oil or Vinegar
Akron: Bread, Cookies or Scones
Columbus: Two Double-Dip Ice Cream Cones OR Quart of Ice Cream
Canton: Two-Topping Mini-Pizza
Expresso Pizza
123 Nassau St. W., East Canton, OH 44730
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What's not to love about pizza? Stop in at Expresso Pizza and pick up a personal mini-pizza with your choice of any two toppings.
About Expresso Pizza
Pizza's beauty lies in its simplicity, and Expresso Pizza makes sure they get all the components right. Their pies are prepared with dough made from scratch each day. Fresh, high-quality toppings complete the equation. Expresso Pizza's entire menu, including subs, pasta, and fried chicken, is available for carry-out or delivery.
Contact and Hours
330.488.3100
Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - midnight
Sunday Noon - 11 p.m.
Cincinnati: Olive Oil or Vinegar
The Spicy Olive
7671 Cox Lane, West Chester, OH 45069
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Want to add some zest to your favorite recipes? Head to The Spicy Olive for a free bottle of flavored olive oil or balsamic vinegar.
About The Spicy Olive
Premium ingredients transform an average dish to a truly memorable one. Melanie, owner of The Spicy Olive, sells only fresh olive oil that's full of flavor and health benefits. The balsamic vinegars are aged from 12-18 years and come directly from Modena, a historic Italian city noted for its cuisine. Gourmet flavors include basil, honey ginger, and blood orange.
Contact and Hours
513.847.4397
Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday Noon - 5 p.m.
Akron: Bread, Cookies or Scones
BREADS
3067 W. Market St., Fairlawn, OH 44333
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Whether your tastes run to sweet or savory, you'll find what you're looking for at BREADS. Choose your favorite bread, cookie, or scone from an assortment of delectable flavors.
About BREADS
Are you tired of overly processed baked goods that all taste the same? For more than 18 years, BREADS has been following the artisan process pioneered by top European bakers. Non-processed flours, grains, seeds, fruits, and herbs are in, while artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives are out. Offerings rotate daily from a selection of flavors including pepperjack sourdough, raspberry scones and carrot cake cookies.
Contact and Hours
234.334.7728
Tuesday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Columbus: Two Double-Dip Ice Cream Cones OR Quart of Ice Cream
Clown Cones & Confections
3431-F Cleveland Ave., Columbus, OH 43224
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Nothing caps off a lazy summer day better than some refreshing ice cream. Enjoy double-dip cones for two or a quart of ice cream for the family from the 39 flavors at Clown Cones & Confections.
About Clown Cones & Confections
Everyone's a kid at Clown Cones & Confections, which carries a seemingly endless selection of ice cream and candy to satisfy any sweet tooth. The 39 flavors of ice cream include classics as well as unique blends like Elephant Ear and Buckeyelicious. Candy choices run from modern-day Snickers and Twizzlers to nostalgic items such as Pop Rocks, Laffy Taffy and Nik-L-Nip.
Contact and Hours
614.267.2925
Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday Noon - 7 p.m.
Join the Club!
At Cutler Real Estate, we treat all our clients like VIPs. The monthly LoLo Gifts program is offered free of charge to help you discover the amazing local businesses around Northeast Ohio.
Ready to get started? Just contact your Cutler Real Estate agent.
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Northeast Ohio: 9 Places for Furniture Shopping Around Amish Country
If you've ever looked at a new piece of furniture and thought, "They just don't make them like they used to," you've surely been shopping at the wrong furniture stores. Luckily, Stark County is a short drive to Amish Country, granting us access to fine handmade wooden furniture. Here are a few of our favorite places to go furniture shopping around Amish Country.
Walnut Creek Furniture
3473 OH-39, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
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If you've ever been to Walnut Creek Furniture, then you know that it is not your traditional Ohio furniture store. They believe that their customers deserve a quality piece of furniture that meets their standards in style and form. Walnut Creek Furniture invites all customers to collaborate with their decorators and designers to create the piece that they've always dreamed of. You can even bring in other paints or stains from home, and they'll gladly use them in the custom creation of your piece so that it matches your other furniture perfectly.
Dutch Craft Furniture
4774 US Route 62, Berlin, OH 44610
Dutch Craft Furniture understands that sometimes you can't wait up to 10 weeks for furniture to arrive. Thankfully, their showroom conveniently keeps their most popular items always in stock. Visit their store and browse their newest items. Locally handcrafted furniture is fantastic, but the folks at Dutch Craft Furniture make these pieces even better by offering exceptional pricing in their clearance section. Imagine taking home a beautiful custom piece of furniture for a bargain!
Schlabach Furniture
11463 Harrison Road, Apple Creek, OH 44606
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With a 16,000-square-foot showroom dedicated to their handcrafted hardwood furniture, you'll surely find what you're looking for at Schlabach Furniture. We love their wide selection that covers all of the bases. For example, they're ready to outfit your entire office with wooden bookcases, computer desks, file cabinets, rolltop desks, and executive/secretary desks. Schlabach even produces children's furniture like bunk beds, nightstands, and chests. Trust us, one stop at Schlabach Furniture, and you can check off every room of your home.
Schrock's Heritage Furniture
4760 E. Main St., Millersburg, OH 44654
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Experience exceptional beauty and extraordinary quality at Schrock's Heritage Furniture. Living rooms, bedrooms, offices, kitchens, dining rooms, and entertainment rooms — Schrock's has a unique piece of handcrafted Amish furniture to fit any space. If they don't happen to have exactly what you're looking for, their designers will build any piece according to your specifications and allow you to choose the wood type and finish.
Swiss Country Lawn & Craft
2131 OH-39, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
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Swiss Country Lawn & Crafts wants you to enjoy their Amish furniture indoors and outdoors! Their expansive collection of the finest Amish outdoor furniture includes garden décor, swings, gazebos, and lawn furniture. For the interior of the home, their gift shop has plenty of crafts, décor, candles, rhythm clocks, and gifts. Their outdoor handcrafted furniture made from polyethylene is maintenance-free and comes with a lifetime warranty so you'll never have to worry about purchasing outdoor furniture again.
Homestead Furniture
8233 OH-241, Mt. Hope, OH 44660
If you're searching for refined furniture for your beautiful home, look no further than Homestead Furniture. Blending quality Amish craftsmanship with stylish and trendy design, Homestead Furniture prides itself on impressive pieces that you won't believe are featured in an Amish furniture store. While their showroom showcases a variety of different pieces, these items can all be customized to fit your home aesthetic. All upholstery, outdoor, and hardwood pieces can be modified — including color with their in-house color lab — to match any home design scheme. Come and discover custom furniture that will last your family a lifetime.
Weaver's Fine Furniture of Sugarcreek
7011 Old Route 39 NW, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
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What can you expect to find at the number one furniture destination in Ohio's Amish Country? A 25,000-square-foot showroom with everything you need for your indoor and outdoor spaces. Browse their incredible selection and choose the furniture design that best suits your home. Weaver's Fine Furniture of Sugarcreek will then take the design and turn it into a handmade custom piece, complete with your choice of hardware options, wood, stain, finish, upholstery selection, and more. As one of the most expansive showrooms in the area, Weaver's has earned a reputation for exceptional service, craftsmanship, and the integrity you deserve from a trusted local supplier.
Troyer Furniture
985 W. Main St., Sugarcreek, OH 44681
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Troyer Furniture understands the value of a simple yet elegant handcrafted piece of furniture. They're known for simplifying the Amish furniture selection process by providing customers with an experience like no other. Instead of allowing you to become overwhelmed by so many options, Troyer's staff guide you through the store by first getting to know how you want your living space to reflect your style. Come in for a spell and tell them about your ideas. You can bring photographs, sketches, or even just describe what you're looking for, and Troyer Furniture will be happy to make it to your exact specifications.
Yoder's Oak & Cherry
5911 S. Kansas Road, Apple Creek, OH 44606
Yoder's Oak & Cherry Furnishings has a full line of high-quality hardwood furniture ready to find a spot in your home. They have 10 species of wood to choose from and are happy to offer you a free quote on your next piece of custom furniture. From entertainment centers and office desks to rockers, coffee tables, and pie and jelly cupboards, Yoder's is a must-visit stop when shopping for authentic Amish furniture.
Fitting Furniture
Do you own a fantastic piece of Amish furniture? Let us know where you purchased it in the comments below!
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Northeast Ohio: 10 Places for Charcuterie Board Picnic Ingredients
Whether the occasion is a romantic getaway with your significant other or a rowdy, light-hearted family gathering, a charcuterie board is a great selection for a picnic. Sliced meats and cheeses, bite-size veggies and finger foods provide a nice variety of items that are perfect for day-long nibbling.
When it's time to start planning, you'll find everything you're looking for and more at these wonderful specialty food and beverage shops around Northeast Ohio.
SPECIALTY DELIS
DiStefano's Authentic Italian Foods
5600 Highland Rd., Highland Heights, OH 44143
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DiStefano's Authentic Italian Foods has been a Northeast Ohio tradition since 1972. Their imported and domestic cold cuts, ranging from prosciutto to turkey breast, are sliced fresh to order for the highest quality. While you're there, pick up some imported olives and ready-to-eat salads to complement your meal. If you have a larger group, DiStefano's offers party and antipasto trays for a minimum of 10 people. Hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Larder Delicatessen & Bakery
1455 W. 29th St., Cleveland, OH 44113
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Native son Jeremy, accompanied by culinary school pals Allie and Kenny, came home to open Larder Delicatessen & Bakery in the historic Ohio City Firehouse building. In their first year, the trio was rewarded with a James Beard Award nomination for Best New Restaurant. True to its name, Larder stocks a sizable variety of meats, cheeses, and other groceries to fill your picnic basket. Save time by purchasing one of Larder's traditional or vegetarian charcuterie boards. Larder is open noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Gust Gallucci Company
6610 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103
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The namesake of the Gust Gallucci Company arrived in Cleveland from Faeto, Italy during the early 1900s and found a number of fellow transplants longing for food from their native land. Gust's first "shop" was a large wooden cart, and succeeding locations grew to accommodate the booming business. The Gallucci family still operates the store with its fine selection of deli meats, gourmet cheeses, and Italian and Hungarian specialty items. Hours are 8 a.m - 6 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday.
CHEESE SHOPS
Old Brooklyn Cheese Co.
4138 Pearl Rd., Cleveland, OH 44109
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How good are the products from Old Brooklyn Cheese Co.? Brides have actually ordered "wedding cakes" made with their cheese wheels. Old Brooklyn makes their own cheeses using non-GMO-certified cow's milk aged for at least 90 days. Their pickled and beer-infused whole mustards were developed for use in-house, but they proved to be so popular that Old Brooklyn began selling them at retail. With 48 hours' notice, Old Brooklyn will prepare one of their specialty charcuterie boards or create one customized to your request. Hours are 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
Grandpa's Cheesebarn
668 U.S. Hwy. 250 E., Ashland, OH 44805
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How could you resist a name like Grandpa's Cheesebarn? There really was a Grandpa Baum, and the third generation of his family recently entered the business to carry on his tradition. Product selection includes local and imported, smoked and grilling cheeses along with homemade cheese spreads and cheese curds. Grandpa's beef jerky, beef sticks, and summer sausage pair nicely with the cheeses. In 2018, granddaughter Misty Ankerman opened Best of Grandpa's Cheesebarn at 3916 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. in Norton. The original location is open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday. Hours at Best of Grandpa's are 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday.
Shisler's Cheese House
55 Kidron Rd., Orrville, OH 44667
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Yes, Shisler's Cheese House is literally a house. John Shisler opened his modestly charming shop in 1958 for the purpose of showcasing local cheeses and gourmet foods to the community and passers-by on the Lincoln Highway. Its success led to the opening of a second location at 1275 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. in Copley as well as a thriving business shipping products around the world. The third generation of Shislers now runs the shops with the same emphasis on customer service pioneered by their grandfather. Shisler's Orrville location is open daily from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. except Sunday, when doors open at 9 a.m., while the Copley location's hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday.
PRODUCE MARKETS
West Side Market
1979 W. 25th St., Cleveland, OH 44113
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Originally opened in 1912, West Side Market is such an institution that it's a popular tourist attraction featured on Travel Channel and Food Network. The market is home to more than 100 vendors selling every food item imaginable, from meats and seafood to spices and nuts. With more than a dozen produce vendors on hand, you'll find the widest assortment of fruits and vegetables direct from the field. While you're there, pick up some crusty breads and other fresh baked goods for your picnic basket. West Side Market is open 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and now 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday as well.
Ziggy's Produce & Farm Market
4641 Broadview Rd., Cleveland, OH 44109
If you're looking for a slick, modern "food shoppe," Ziggy's Produce & Farm Market isn't the place for you. But if you want a modest, family-run store where the focus is on high-quality produce, this is it. Butternut squash, watermelon, apples and other fruits and vegetables come fresh from local Amish growers. Have a sweet tooth? Slip some of Ziggy's imported chocolates and candy into your order. Customers especially appreciate the friendly, helpful service from Ziggy's staff. Hours are 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily except Sunday, when Ziggy's closes at 4 p.m.
WINE SHOPS
The Wine Spot
2271 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
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Owners of The Wine Spot aim to be more than just a purveyor of the finest brands of red and white. Their goal is to be a valued Cleveland Heights neighbor as a gathering place and resource for the local community. The Wine Shop is housed in the former Seitz-Agin Hardware, whose sign is still lovingly displayed above the coolers, and the store serves as the student-run gallery of Cleveland Institute of Art. Store hours are 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and noon - 4 p.m. Sunday.
The Little Birdie Wine Nest
6060 Broadview Rd., Parma, OH 44134
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Named Best Wine Shop on Cleveland Hot List, The Little Birdie Wine Nest is one of a trio of businesses that grew out of owner Robin's passions. The Little Birdie is joined by The Morning Owl Coffee Bar and The Balancing Flamingo Yoga Lounge. Robin is a professional sommelier who uses her extensive knowledge to curate the shop's selection of more than 1,000 wines from around the world. Still can't find the right wine? Special orders are cheerfully accepted. The Little Birdie is open 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
A Loaf of Bread, a Jug of Wine, and Thou
What's your favorite picnic spot around Northeast Ohio? Don't worry, we won't tell!
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