Here are some vintage and record shops, bars, restaurants and other hotspots that are appropriately rock and roll.
Fat Fish Blue 21 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 216.875.6000 www.fatfishblue.com Okay, it’s not rock and roll, but it is the roots of rock and roll. Enjoy Louisiana-Creole cuisine and live jazz and blues six nights a week.
Great Lakes Brewing Company 2516 Market Avenue, Cleveland, OH 216.771.4404 www.greatlakesbrewing.com No live music, but great burgers, killer bread pudding and even better brews. This eco-friendly pub is loaded with history (check out the bullet hole associated with crime fighter Eliot Ness), atmosphere and great Cleveland beers like Holy Moses, Burning River and Blackout Stout. A good pre-concert warm-up.
The Hard Rock Cafe 230 West Huron Road, Cleveland, OH 216.830.7625 www.hardrock.com/locations/cafes/Cafes.aspx?Lc=CLEV What would the home of rock and roll be without a Hard Rock Café? Grab a bite and see some great rock memorabilia.
The Lava Lounge www.coolplacestoeat.com/lava.html Lolita 900 Literary, Cleveland, OH 216.771.5652 www.lolabistro.com Chef Michael Symon is the Food Network’s latest Iron Chef and this is the flirtier, more laid back sister bistro of his famed Lola on East Fourth Street. Lolita introduces you to the American bistro tastes that made Symon famous, but does it in the warmth of the artsy (and a little harder to find) Tremont neighborhood.
Melt Bar & Grilled 14718 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 216.226.3699 www.meltbarandgrilled.com You get your menus on the back of an album cover. You are served by cool people with distinct personalities. You can choose from hundreds of beers and you can eat huge, gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches that come with everything from walleye to pierogi. If this is your thing, it’s so worth the trip.
Momocho Mod Mex 1835 Fulton Road, Cleveland, OH 216.694.2122 www.momocho.com Flickering candlelight, a cucumber margarita with a chile-lime salted rim and innovative cuisine that will keep you coming back (“Holy goat cheese guacamole, Batman!”) Viva Mexico!
Nighttown 12387 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 216.795.0550 www.nighttowncleveland.com So this amiable Irish guy owns this deceptively unassuming restaurant and jazz club...If you can dig deeper than rock to its roots in jazz, then you don’t want to miss the only Ohio club on Down Beat's List of the 100 Best Jazz Clubs in the World, with music seven nights a week, a late-night restaurant and plenty o’ atmosphere.
Sergio’s Sarava 13225 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 216.295.1200 www.sergioscleveland.com You want a sophisticated meal, you are an adventurous eater with a love of international plates and a caipirinha (the national drink of Brazil) sounds deelish...then Sarava’s Brazilian cross-cultural menu is for you.
Sunset Lounge 1382 West 9th Street, Cleveland, OH 216.535.0001 www.sunsetloungecleveland.com Salsa, hip hop, tango or twist...dance lessons, deejays and artful sushi served up in a trendy atmosphere. Make it a late night if you want to see it hopping.
Sushi Rock 1276 West 6th Street, Cleveland, OH 216.623.1212 www.sushirockohio.com Okay, there’s rock in the name...probably because the sushi rocks. Serving one of a kind sushi appetizers and entrees, Sushi Rock also features steaks, chops and fresh fish in a fun lively atmosphere.
RECORD/CDs You remember vinyl...maybe you are even a stereophile. You recognized yourself as closely resembling a character in the movie “High Fidelity.” You never listen to Top 10 stations. Well then, here are a few stores for you.
The Exchange 15100 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH 216.521.0045
Music Saves 15801 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, OH 216.481.1875 www.musicsaves.com
My Mind’s Eye Records 13727 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, OH 216.521.6660
Record Den 7661 Mentor Avenue, Mentor, OH 440.946.9909
Record Revolution 1828 Coventry Road, Cleveland, OH 216.321.7661
SOME UNIQUE SHOPPING Independent stores, art galleries, vintage shops, cool candy companies and so much more. Here’s a very short list just to get you started...
Artefino Art Gallery Café 1900 Superior Avenue, Tower Press Building, Cleveland, OH 216.830.1400 www.artefinogallery.com Original art.
b.a. Sweetie Candy Company 7480 Brookpark Road Cleveland, OH 888.267.9340 www.sweetiescandy.com Miss candy cigarettes, wax lips, Freshen Up gum, PEZ dispensers and Chick-O-Sticks? Then you’ll think a trip to this candy company is “sweet!” Current and retro candies fill the shelves of this sugary superstore.
The Bonfoey Gallery 1710 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 216.621.0178 www.bonfoey.com Cleveland's most comprehensive gallery - representing the finest artists of the region.
Big Fun 1827 Coventry, Cleveland, OH 216.371.4386 Vintage toys and novelties.
Chelsea’s Vintage Clothing 1412 W 116th Street, Cleveland, OH 216.226.9147 Vintage clothing and costumes.
City Buddha 1807 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 216.397.5862 www.citybuddha.com Imports.
Cleveland and Beyond 401 Euclid Avenue #41 Cleveland, OH 216.241.2011 www.clevelandandbeyond.com The largest selection of Cleveland souvenirs, including art by local artists.
Gems Department Store 2010 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 216.621.5657 Vintage department store.
Hidden Pearl Vintage 2206 Front Street, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 330.928.8230 www.HiddenPearlVintage.com Vintage store in Cleveland Plus (30-minute drive)
Lake Erie Artists Tower City Center, 230 West Huron, Suite 72-96 Cleveland, OH 216.664.9920 www.lakeerieartists.com All kinds of art by all kinds of artists. Local artists representing a unique view of Cleveland.
Murray Hill Arts Association Mayfield and Murray Hill Roads (Little Italy) Cleveland, OH 216.721.1233 www.murrayhillartwalk.com Visit Cleveland’s Little Italy to see more than 35 galleries, artist studios, boutiques (and, of course, restaurants).
Revive 2248 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 216.371.2778 www.revivestore.com Modern clothing and accessories made by workers paid at a living wage under healthy, safe working conditions.
Shoparooni 15813 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, OH 216.383.3633 www.shoparooni.com Independent store filled with wit and whimsy.
Suite Lorain Antiques & Interiors 7105 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH 216.281.1959 Vintage department store.
Thomas R. Riley Galleries Eton, 28699 Chagrin Boulevard Cleveland, OH 216.765.1711 www.rileygalleries.com Now in their 18th year of bringing the finest artists to Cleveland.
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