Expresso Bakery
Bakeries & SweetsSweet plans this week: Expresso Bakery bakes everything in-house daily, so those apple-filled donuts, cinnamon rolls, and pink iced sugar cookies hit differently.
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A Secret Garden-Floral Design
ShoppingBlooms for every moment: A Secret Garden-Floral Design is the nearby Avon shop locals lean on for custom arrangements that actually feel personal, from bright just-because bouquets to thoughtful sympathy pieces, weddings, and prom florals.
Foundry Kitchen and Bar
RestaurantsChef-driven pub eats: Foundry Kitchen and Bar is the downtown spot for a chef-driven, locally sourced, from-scratch menu that treats pub grub like it deserves a tux, with gluten-free and vegan options.
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Former Cavaliers chef Terry Bell brings The Fix to Avon Lake
Former Cavaliers chef Terry Bell, known as Chef T, is now owner of The Fix, a chef-prepared grab-and-go meal shop in Avon Lake.
Full story at cleveland.com ↗
Arthur Treacher's opens in Lakewood
Arthur Treacher's has opened its first location on the West Side in Lakewood, Ohio.
Full story at cleveland.com ↗
Fall birding bus tour planned for Lorain County
The Lorain County Metroparks will host an all-day guided bus tour through several local birding hotspots on September 12.
Full story at morningjournal.com ↗
Cleveland Oktoberfest Raises a Stein to NA Drinks
Cleveland Oktoberfest has introduced a nonalcoholic beer tent to its annual celebration, offering more choices without compromising the experience.
Full story at clevelandmagazine.com ↗
Norfolk Southern Trains Block Lorain County Roads for Days
A stopped Norfolk Southern train blocked a rail crossing in Sheffield Lake for 21 hours straight, cutting off a key route between neighborhoods.
Full story at hoodline.com ↗
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