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Starbucks Opens at Crown Center, Third Downtown Location
Crown Center has opened its first full-service Starbucks, answering a question that’s been on the minds of many patrons to downtown’s only shopping center over the years. “This is a brand that a lot of our visitors both national and local ask for a lot,” said Anne Deuschle, Crown Center marketing manager. “We’re excited to…
Double Tap Virtual Reality Arcade Parlor Opening in River Market
By Kevin Collison Terry Keith and his partner Eddie Reese have come up with a new concept where you can escape with friends to a virtual world and have a real drink or two while you’re at it. Their new Double Tap virtual reality arcade and pub is opening this Saturday at 310 Oak in…
West Bottoms Flats Opens, Expansion Already in Works
By Kevin Collison The pioneering 265-unit West Bottoms Flats project is now leasing and its Cleveland developer is so confident about her historic warehouse redevelopment she’s already planning a $25 million expansion. “We’re very excited about what we’ve done there and we’re excited to expand our concept and create more activity in the Bottoms,” said…
Native Digital Relocating to Crossroads with 25 Employees
By Kevin Collison Native Digital, a growing marketing firm now based in Midtown, is relocating its 25-employee headquarters to a renovated building in the Crossroads District early this fall. The firm is leasing the upper two floors of the historic Maxwell-Briscoe Garage building at 1612 Grand. The old garage, which opened in 1909, has been…
Folly Tunes Up for Return to Live Music This October
The Folly Theater is gingerly tuning up to re-enter the world of live music this fall with its 38th Jazz Series! When singer Karrin Allyson takes the stage of the historic theater at 12th and Central on Oct. 17, it will be the Folly’s first sponsored event since March 7, when health restrictions prompted by…