Downtown Lakewood http://downtownlakewood.org Sun, 06 May 2012 13:53:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Dining http://downtownlakewood.org/dining/ http://downtownlakewood.org/dining/#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:22:24 +0000 dtlake http://downtownlakewood.org/?p=4657 In and around Lakewood, we have an incredible array of eateries. Whether you are looking for fast food, a quick bean burger and a beer, or some tempting sushi we have it all. Here is a list of restaurants, burger joints, dinners, cafe’s  and pubs in Downtown Lakewood or just outside our Downtown area.  If available, we have included website links to provide you with more information on these locations.

 

 

DOWNTOWN LAKEWOOD

Aladdin’s Eatery
http://aladdinseatery.com

Deagans Kitchen
http://www.deagans.com

Melt Bar & Grilled
http://www.meltbarandgrilled.comDowntown Lakewood, OH Restaurants

The Place to Be

Pacers
http://pacersrestaurant.com

The Root Cafe
http://www.theroot-cafe.com

Two Dads Diner
http://2dadsdiner.com

Winking Lizard
http://www.winkinglizard.com

Caribou Coffee
http://www.cariboucoffee.com

Chipotle
http://www.chipotle.com

Dave”s Cosmic Subs
http://www.davescosmicsubs.com

Einstein Bagel
http://www.einsteinbros.com 

Jimmy Johns
http://www.jimmyjohns.com 

Panera Bread
http://www.panerabread.com

The Souper MarketFast Food
http://www.thesoupermarket.com

Taco Bell
http://www.tacobell.com

Burger King
http://www.bk.com

Five Guys Burgers & Fries
http://fiveguys.com

Boston Market
http://www.bostonmarket.com


JUST OUTSIDE THE DOWNTOWN AREA 

Buckeye Beer Engine
http://buckeyebeerengine.com

Georgetown
http://www.georgetownrestaurant.net

Pier W
http://www.selectrestaurants.com/pier

Players on Madison
http://www.playersonmadison.com

56 West
http://www.fiftysixwest.com/ 

 

 

]]> http://downtownlakewood.org/dining/feed/ 0 New Wayfinding & Signage http://downtownlakewood.org/lakewood-signage-designs/ http://downtownlakewood.org/lakewood-signage-designs/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:26:17 +0000 dtlake http://downtownlakewood.org/?p=32 New wayfinding and signage will ease the visitor experience in Downtown Lakewood. Design plans have been approved and installation will begin this year as part of the Detroit Avenue signalization project.  All the details can be found on the LakewoodAlive website by clicking here to see the bid document.

]]> http://downtownlakewood.org/lakewood-signage-designs/feed/ 0 Spooky Pooch 2012 http://downtownlakewood.org/spooky-pooch-2012/ http://downtownlakewood.org/spooky-pooch-2012/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:45:01 +0000 judyt http://downtownlakewood.org/?p=4535 It’s time to get ready for the 5th Annual Spooky Pooch Parade. Saturday October 20th, 2012 will have the Downtown Lakewood area filled with proud pet owners parading their dogs in this favorite event. The only one if it’s kind in the region, Spooky Pooch attracts pet lovers from all over Northeast Ohio.

Join in  the fun as dogs of all shapes and sizes dressed in their finest Halloween fashions strut their stuff in the heart of Lakewood’s business district.  Judges will award prizes in a number of categories including Spookiest Pooch, most creative dog & child, most original adult & dog and best non-motorized float.

Enjoy entertainment and pet related vendors, find some great food and have a ball!

Saturday October 5th
12:30-3:30pm
Parade steps off at 2:00
Cost to parade: $10 pre-register or $15 the day of the event
Cost to watch is FREE

]]> http://downtownlakewood.org/spooky-pooch-2012/feed/ 0 Spooky Pooch Vendor & Sponsor Info http://downtownlakewood.org/spooky-pooch-vendor-sponsor-info/ http://downtownlakewood.org/spooky-pooch-vendor-sponsor-info/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:41:16 +0000 judyt http://downtownlakewood.org/?p=4542 This year we’re expecting the 5th Annual Spooky Pooch Parade to be bigger than our record breaking parade in 2011. What better venue could you find to promote your pet related business or pet charity? Read the statistics on the 2011 parade growth from the previous year and information on sponsorship, table vendors and raffle donation by clicking HERE.

From media coverage on TV, on radio and in numerous local papers and on websites and more, you can’t find  a better one day promotion opportunity and a great deal of bang for your advertising dollars than the Spooky Pooch Parade. People came to be in the parade and just watch from Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Medina, Summit and Lorain counties. The watcher count rose to approximately 3,500 from 2,000 in 2010. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to promote your business or non-profit!

]]> http://downtownlakewood.org/spooky-pooch-vendor-sponsor-info/feed/ 0 Lakewood Summer Meltdown 5K Race http://downtownlakewood.org/lakewood-summer-meltdown-5k-race-and-street-party/ http://downtownlakewood.org/lakewood-summer-meltdown-5k-race-and-street-party/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:33:35 +0000 judyt http://downtownlakewood.org/?p=4483 Detroit Avenue will be closed beginning at 4pm, Saturday July 21, 2012 to host another popular event this summer. The Lakewood Summer Meltdown 5K race is back again with entertainment and family fun on the street. From Arthur on the west to St. Charles on the east, Downtown Lakewood will be filled with festivities. Join in one of the active living programs such as football, square dancing, skateboarding, chalk art and much more, or just stroll, bike or skate through downtown Lakewood and enjoy the sites, sounds and fun before the race. The 5K race will begin and end in downtown followed by the Street Party with live music. Food and beverages will be available and there is NO cover! Everyone is welcome.

Saturday July 21st 4-10pm
Day of race registration & check-in begins at 5:30 at St. Charles and Detroit Avenues. Use 14701 Detroit to Mapquest the location.

4-7pm Active living programming on the street between Elmwood and Marlowe
5-10pm Detroit Ave. between Warren and St. Charles
Kids run (1 mile) 5pm
5K registration 5:30-6:45pm
Beer Garden & live music 5-10pm
5K race begins 7pm
Awards 8pm

Cost to attend the days activities Free
Run Cost: $20-25 Pre-register at Peace Racing online or print a copy.

Check back often to see more detail, info on entertainment, vendors that will be there or to become a vendor or sponsor.

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The “Buy Lakewood Program” has a new logo and a new feature: Five Percent Fridays will be featured at participating merchants throughout Lakewood. Click the LOGO and read the press release from the City of Lakewood or visit their site HERE to sign up.

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Fridays in July – 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th
Fridays in August – 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st
Cost – FREE

Come early, take a stroll and discover what Downtown Lakewood has to offer from shopping to dining and then sit back and enjoy the music!

Click HERE for the line-up.

Our 2012 Sponsors

        

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Click on the band name to learn more about them and their music, and click on theto see them in action. Come to one or come to all!

7/6  Vance Music Studios Student Rock Bands“Student Rock Band Summer Tour”
7/13  Mojo Generations (Modern Big Band) 

7/20  Testify (Stevie Ray Vaughn Tribute Band) 

7/27  Speakeasy Night  The Syncopated Sin Swing Band & Get Hep Swing Dancers - Vance Studios instructors band (scroll down their page for info) 

8/3  Vance Music Studios Student Rock Bands

8/10  The Killer Watt Hours  (Jazz-Boogaloo-Funk) 

8/17  Lost State of Franklin (American Roots) 

8/24  Ernie Krivda (Transitional Jazz)    

8/31  Mo MoJo (Zyedco)   

 

 

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Sponsored by the Downtown Lakewood Business Alliance this CityWide StreetSale is open to all Lakewood residents and merchants to participate. As the list is compiled of who, what and when, we’ll have a posting on this website and a link to a map of all the locations. Shoppers will also be able to print the list to take with them.  Resident names will not be published. Last year we had over 125 resident sales.

Hours are determined by individuals or Block Groups. Merchant hours are from 10:00am to 5:00pm. So clean out that garage, attic or basement and make some cash, then join the others by checking out our Downtown merchants for their bargains.

You can fill out our participation form below or print a copy (click HERE) and mail it to LakewoodAlive, 14701 Detroit Avenue LL10, Lakewood, Ohio 44107 or call with questions, 216-521-0655.

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Get your tickets early, like Chocolate Walk, this event is sure to sell out quickly.

Spring Stroll: 1-00-2:30
Fashion Show: 3:00-4:00
Tickets: $30.00 day of the show at Plantation Home (14401 Detroit Avenue) or at the Fashion Show (3pm) at the Masonic Temple (15300 Detroit Avenue)
Questions?: call 216-521-0655

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