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Start the New Year Out Right: January LoLo Gifts Are Here!
The holidays may be over, but the gifts keep coming! Beat the winter doldrums with this month's treats from your favorite local vendors, courtesy of Cutler Real Estate and LoLo Gifts.
Our agents at Cutler Real Estate love to spread the word about the joys of living in Northeast Ohio, Columbus, and Cincinnati. We've teamed up with LoLo to offer local gifts of the month designed to help you discover the diverse range of shops, restaurants, and services in our regions.
January Gifts:
Cincinnati: Latte and a Muffin
Cincinnati: Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar Set
Columbus: Smoked Gouda Mac 'n' Cheese Bites
Northeast Ohio: Two-Ounce Tea Tin
Northeast Ohio: $15 Certificate
Northeast Ohio: Smoked Gouda Mac 'n' Cheese Bites
Cincinnati: Latte and a Muffin
Awakenings Coffee & Wine
2734 Erie Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45208
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Mom says breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but who has the time? Jump-start your busy morning with a freshly-made muffin and latte from Awakenings Coffee & Wine.
About Awakenings Coffee & Wine
For many independent businesses, being the top coffee and wine shop in Cincinnati would be enough. The owners of Awakenings return the love by supporting the community as a gathering spot where customers can enjoy the work of local artists and musicians. In addition to responsibly-sourced coffee and baked goods made fresh daily, Awakenings has a wide selection of boutique wines not found in other shops.
Contact and Hours
513.321.2525
Monday - Thursday 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday 6:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Cincinnati: Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Traditional Balsamic Vinegar Set
Kofinas Olive Oil
1801 Race St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
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There's a reason Rachael Ray loves her EVOO. Pure, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil is loaded with antioxidants, earning it the title of "healthiest fat on earth." Kofinas Olive Oil's EVOO and traditional balsamic vinegar set will elevate your cooking to another level.
About Kofinas Olive Oil
The founders of Kofinas Olive Oil named the company after the distinctive mountain overlooking their native village in Greece. Generations of love and experience go into making the olive oil that comes directly from their family groves.
Contact and Hours
Findlay Market, Stall 119
513.549.3866
Tuesday - Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Columbus: Columbus Coaster
State & Third
65 E. State St., Suite 103, Columbus, OH 43215
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Show your hometown pride with a Columbus beverage coaster, one of the many delightfully unique hand-crafted items you'll find at State & Third.
About State & Third
Five years ago, founder Becky Brisker combined a love of her hometown with extensive retail and marketing experience to open State & Third. The shop offers a carefully curated selection of clothing, jewelry and accessories, home decor, and gift items from local and national artisans.
Contact and Hours
614.636.0130
Weekdays 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Columbus: Smoked Gouda Mac 'n' Cheese Bites
The Rail
5839 Frantz Road, Dublin, OH 43016
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How do you make a beloved comfort food even better? The Rail adds a contemporary twist with deep-fried goodness and Buffalo ranch dip for their Smoked Gouda Mac 'n' Cheese Bites.
About The Rail
After perfecting the modern steakhouse concept at The City Square, chef Mike Mariola and his wife Emily went casual with The Rail, a gourmet burger joint with a focus on upscale bar food and Ohio craft beers. Not a meat-eater? The Rail's got you covered with a plant-powered wrap, veggie burger, and variety of tasty salads.
Contact and Hours
614.725.3200
Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Northeast Ohio: Two-Ounce Tea Tin
Ohio Tea Company
5569 Fulton Dr. NW, Canton, OH 44718
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Is there anything better on a chilly winter night in Ohio than a relaxing cup of tea? Choose a two-ounce tin with soothing flavors such as Perfect Peach Oolong, Hot Cinnamon Spice, and Green Apple Chai from Ohio Tea Company.
About Ohio Tea Company
If your experience with tea doesn't go beyond Lipton, you'll find a whole new world at Ohio Tea Company. The shop carries a wide range of fresh loose-leaf teas including white, green, black, oolong, and rooibos in pure, flavored and decaf varieties. Infusers, teapots and cups, iced tea jugs, and other supplies are also on hand.
Location and Hours
330.333.9454
Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Northeast Ohio: $15 Certificate
The Bird Store and More
117 Merz Blvd., Akron, OH 44333
Birds provide a colorful and entertaining show right in your own backyard. Get $15 worth of supplies from The Bird Store and More to help create your private at-home nature center.
About The Bird Store and More
The Bird Store and More carries everything you need to turn your backyard into a vibrant nature center. Once you get the basics of bird feeders, houses, and baths, add a personal touch with wind chimes, spinners, flags, and other yard art. The shop's assortment of gift items is so delightful, you'll want to treat yourself.
Contact and Hours
330.869.9453
Weekdays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Northeast Ohio: Smoked Gouda Mac 'n' Cheese Bites
The Rail
4347 Belden Village St. NW, Canton, OH 44718
3265 W. Market St., Fairlawn, OH 44333
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Do the words "too much cheese" exist in anyone's vocabulary? Head over to The Rail for an order of their luscious Smoked Gouda Mac 'n' Cheese Bites.
About The Rail
Burgers and beer go together like peanut butter and jelly, thunder and lightning, and R2-D2 and C-3PO. Find your favorite pairing among the numerous types of gourmet burgers and brands of Ohio craft beer on the menu at The Rail. Class is in session for Ohio Beer School, a lively event where one of The Rail's local brewery partners shares inside secrets and fun facts about the world of brewing.
Contact and Hours
Canton: 330.497.7550
Fairlawn: 330.864.7245
Sunday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
No Strings Attached!
Participation in the LoLo Gifts program is complimentary through your Cutler Real Estate agent, providing you with a unique opportunity to sample offerings from local small businesses. You'll also receive new gift options monthly, so keep an eye out for your monthly LoLo Gifts round-up.
Interested in learning more about LoLo Gifts? Contact your Cutler Real Estate agent to get started.
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12 Specialty Food Shops Around NE Ohio
Here at Cutler Real Estate, we love food in every form! More specifically, we love the diverse groceries and authentic items found in the unique purveyor shops that stock everything from meat and cheese to exotic spices and sauces. With a calendar full of meals to fill, we want our shopping list to be as tasty as possible.
If you're looking to introduce new cultures and cuisines into your diet, you've come to the right place. On this list, you'll find twelve of the finest specialty and gourmet food shops around Northeast Ohio that deliver the world's flavor right into your shopping cart.
Fromage du Monde
An homage to fromage, Fromage du Monde welcomes Canton residents into a world of cheese. This artisan cheese house is ready to serve you selections of the finest cheeses sourced from regions around the globe. Sample a few favorites with their cheese flight, pair the best cheeses and meats on their charcuterie board, or order up a cheese panini and cup of homemade soup for lunch. Interested in becoming a cheese connoisseur? They'll gladly teach you how to "speak cheese."
Ohio Tea Company
While we love a good cappuccino, we also love to curl up with a book and a nice cup of tea on a cold, wintery Ohio day. What better place to stock up on everything tea than the Ohio Tea Company? Opened in November 2015 by Terry Gabet, Ohio Tea Company is your source for loose-leaf teas ranging from favorites like Earl Grey and English Breakfast varieties, to herbal blends like Berry Blues and Lemon Ginger. Don't forget to stock up on tea filters and an infuser to start enjoying tea on a grand scale.
The Olive Tap
The right oils can lend remarkable flavor to any dish. At The Olive Tap in Medina, you have the opportunity to taste the difference and experience the quality that has earned the freshest olive oils and balsamic vinegars industry acclaim. They carry a selection of gourmet specialty foods like pastas, tapenades, olives, sauces, salsas, and jams to help you curate a meal precisely to your desired taste. Hoping to test out a few new recipes? The folks at The Olive Tap will be happy to suggest tasty dinners you can prepare with their oils.
Spice For Life
3441 Tuttle Road Ste 103, Shaker Heights
Spice up your pantry while supporting your local Northeast Ohio nonprofits by shopping at Spice For Life. Spices, herbs, salts, peppercorns, chili peppers, and seasoning blends are all on deck at this stall within the Van Aken District Market Hall. While their products will make your plate a tastier place, their kindness makes our world a better place too. All of their profits are donated to various nonprofit organizations throughout the area that support human trafficking victims and prevent future instances of this prevalent problem in Ohio.
European Specialty Food Market
You don't need to travel across the Atlantic Ocean for the best European foods — simply head to the west side of I-71 in Brunswick and stop at European Specialty Food Market. Check off your entire grocery list as you shop their imports of meat, fish, cheese, pastries, sweets, and alcoholic beverages. Get a jar of borsch, just like grandma used to make. Cook up a fresh smoked sausage from Hungary, kielbasa from Poland, or weisswurst from Germany. Wash it all down with French wine or a Belgian beer, and you'll be overjoyed that you can eat so well without a passport.
Heinen's Grocery Store
Heinen's Grocery Store is a Cleveland institution. Since the 1920s, this butcher shop turned grocery store has been the one-stop-shop for everything you need to fill your refrigerator and pantry. Among their inventory of fresh, frozen, and packaged foods, Heinen's also carries local favorites from the state in nearly every department. Experience Ohio the way it was meant to be tasted by loading your shopping cart up with produce, cheeses, meats, and pastries from local farms, butcheries, and bakeries.
Mel's Sweet Shop
A hidden gem that you must unwrap, Mel's Sweet Shop lets you indulge your confectionary cravings. Once known as Penny's Sweet Supplies, Mel's is a cake decorating and baking supply store full of delicious goodies. They'll make sure you're stocked with the molds, frosting, fondant, and candy you need to make any sweet treat. Keep an eye on their calendar, too — they host candy making and cake decorating classes throughout the year. Just do us a favor and save a bite for us.
Las Americas Latin Market & Restaurant
25650 Aurora Road, Bedford Heights
Say hola to the vibrant tastes of Latin America at Las Americas Latin Market & Restaurant. This specialty grocery store is full of flavor and ready to give your meals a little Latin flair. If you're new to Latin foods, you're in luck! Las Americas is also a restaurant. They serve up delicious Mexican and Peruvian cuisine so you can sample, savor, and plan your next meal.
Sunny's Asian Food
Authentic South Asian groceries and cuisine are available at Sunny's Asian Food. This family-owned establishment lures you in with their sweet complimentary chai and aromas that tempt you to venture over to their kitchen in the back of the store. Serving up homemade Indian foods all week, we dare you to taste an item off of their menu and try to leave empty-handed. Once you sample their authentic offerings on the all-you-can-eat buffet, you'll fill your hands with as many groceries as you can carry so you can make these South Asian staples at home.
Old Brooklyn Cheese Company
Cheese and mustard — you need both in your refrigerator, and Old Brooklyn Cheese Company has them ready for you. Not only do they carry local, domestic, and imported cheeses, but they also produce their own raw milk cheeses using milk from Hartzler Family Dairy in Wooster. The Old Brooklyn Cheese Company cheeses are only rivaled by their handmade mustards — or as they like to call them, Cleveland Caviar. Grab both, get home, and savor the flavor of Cleveland's finest cheese and mustard pairings.
Grand Pacific Popcorn Company
8064 Columbia Road, Olmsted Falls
We don't have just one reason why we love Grand Pacific Popcorn Company — we have nearly 40! #1: Cheddar Pretzel Ale. #2: Bulldog Blend. #3: Red Cinnamon. Better yet, why don't you pay a visit to their shop in the Grand Pacific Junction and sample their savory, sweet, and seasonal flavors. While you're there, pick up some old-fashioned candy and soda to keep your sweet tooth satisfied all year long.
Jerky -n- Spice
14492 Pearl Road, Strongsville
Jerky, smokies, sauces, and snacks — the best of the best are available at Jerky -n- Spice. They've got palate-pleasing variations of beef jerky, turkey jerky, exotic game smokies, seasonings, salsas, condiments, and sauces that cater to every taste imaginable. Where else in Ohio can you taste kangaroo, ostrich, alligator, buffalo, and antelope in the same shop? If you'd like to make your own sausage or jerky at home, they'll provide you with a kit and give you a few tips.
Foodies Unite
Where's your go-to destination for specialty and gourmet foods around Northeast Ohio? Let us know in the comments!
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The 10 Best Home Decor Shops in the Akron + Canton Area
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Inspired Art Walks & Annual Events in the Columbus Area
Columbus' art scene is bursting with creativity, which is evident in the spectacular art that you can find throughout the city. Not only are we home to the Columbus Museum of Art, which was the first art museum registered in Ohio and home to hundreds of interesting exhibitions, but our area also boasts amazing art galleries, art festivals and public art...
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The Best Garden Centers and Nurseries in the Akron & Canton Area
Boyle's Nursery & Landscaping
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