Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.
Marblehead Mercantile
Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage
Find a little treasure: Marblehead Mercantile brings together antiques, nautical finds, home decor, knickknacks, and handmade crafts, so there’s plenty to browse even if you came in “just to look.” Drop by in Lakeside Marblehead when your home needs a dash of character, or you’re curious what unexp…
Margaritas and birria, anyone? El Grand Patron Mexican Restaurant is hitting the spot when you want real-deal tacos, birria, and salsas made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Cozy pints, hearty plates: When you want proper pub comfort without leaving town, McCarthy's Restaurant & Pub hits the spot with pints, Irish stew, and shepherd's pie, plus the Sandwich of the Month, a Wall of Fame, and events on The District Stage that keep evenings lively.
The California-based Trader Joe's is expanding its national footprint with 30 new stores planned across 16 states, spanning Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington.
Battery Park in Sandusky, Ohio, is being prepped for development under a contract with Marous Brothers, the developer that built City Hall, renovated the Feick Building downtown and built the Bowling Green State University Hospitality building downtown.
The best small-town drives in Ohio take less time to complete, with stops including the Marblehead Peninsula and the Glen Helen Nature Preserve in Yellow Springs.