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Food notes: Springtime and the chef’s heart turns to new dishes; Mustard Seed and Fiore’s launch new menus By Katie Byard Beacon Journal staff writer Published: May 27, 2014 - 06:16 PM | Updated: May 28, 2014 - 08:19 AM Spring is a time of clearing out the old, freshening up. At two restaurants just west of Akron, the rejuvenation focuses on what’s coming out of the kitchen. The longtime Mustard Seed Market & Cafe in Bath Township and the newish Fiore’s Italian Steakhouse have made significant changes to their menus. The Fiore’s menu is its strongest yet; it’s under the direction of Roger Thomas, a well-known area chef who joined the eatery earlier this year. The new menu at the Mustard Seed, specializing in organic items, builds on a revamp that launched a couple of years ago. http://www.ohio.com/lifestyle/dinners/food-notes-springtime-and-the-chef-s-heart-turns-to-new-dishes-mustard-seed-and-fiore-s-launch-new-menus-1.491292

This was done years ago though. They had a new Master Plan done last year, so I'm sure this was revised. Also, I highly doubt this "vision" takes into consideration the new residence hall that is next to the McDonald's on Exchange.

Some international recognition penned by Litt: Global Center for Health Innovation LMN Architects Cleveland Urban Remedy: The Global Center for Health Innovation and adjacent Cleveland Convention Center by LMN Architects aim to reinvigorate an aging downtown. By Steven Litt When it opened officially in October 2013, the new Global Center for Health Innovation in Cleveland, designed by LMN Architects of Seattle, became the nation's first medical mart, a year-round showplace for advanced medical devices and technology. The four-story, 235,000-square-foot facility is intended to help brand Cleveland as an international hub of biotechnical innovation by attracting health-care-themed meetings and exhibits to the city's adjacent new underground convention center, also designed by LMN. http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/Building_types_study/healthcare/2014/1405-global-center-for-health-innovation-lmn-architects.asp?bts=HC

/\/\/\/\ That's their "pie in the sky" goal. It would take a lot right now to ever get to that level. Interesting how they ignored the need for parking in that plan.

Somehow I missed the renderings above. Definitely the least inspired work yet from Dimit. I guess as their popularity grows their design dwindles, heading towards City Arch territory.

Montrose and Streetsboro both fell victim to the "rise of the suburbs and strip-malls".

Local restaurant institution Gus Chalet closes; ‘Gus Puffs’ served even on last day By Katie Byard Beacon Journal business writer Published: May 20, 2014 - 11:10 PM Forty years is only midlife in terms of people. It’s an exceptionally long haul for a restaurant. After four decades, Gus’ Chalet of Akron, a local culinary icon that was a favorite gathering spot for local politicians, closed quietly May 10, the day before Mother’s Day. http://www.ohio.com/news/local/local-restaurant-institution-gus-chalet-closes-gus-puffs-served-even-on-last-day-1.489572

That was my suggestion for the survey they did. They could add a boulevard with strategic turn lanes (people would somehow be confused) and add a solid landscaping buffer so it doesn't look like strip-mall city. Hopefully this would also slow traffic. West Akron losing Henry’s Acme store By Katie Byard and Stephanie Warsmith Beacon Journal staff writers Published: May 19, 2014 - 10:43 PM | Updated: May 20, 2014 - 09:12 AM Hundreds of West Akron residents pushed hard — and vocally — for a full-service grocery store in the Hawkins Plaza in the late 1990s. Their call was answered with the opening of Henry’s Acme in 2000. http://www.ohio.com/news/break-news/west-akron-losing-henry-s-acme-store-1.489236

Improvements needed to make Montrose more attractive to pedestrians By Bruce F. Griffin Published: May 18, 2014 - 11:12 PM COPLEY TWP.: Built around easy automotive access, planners believe the busy Montrose shopping district could be more pedestrian friendly and more visually appealing. The shopping district that encompasses parts of Bath and Copley townships received a $50,000 AMATS grant to study land use and aesthetics, public transportation, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, vehicular access and circulation. Initial results of the survey have been released. Some 77 percent of respondents complained of disconnected parking lots that force them to get back into their vehicles to “get to a destination mere feet away.” http://www.ohio.com/news/local/improvements-needed-to-make-montrose-more-attractive-to-pedestrians-1.489026 suburban problems...

Food notes: The Game Bar + Grill seeks to up the game in downtown Akron; Food Truck Fridays rolling By Katie Byard Beacon Journal staff writer There’s a snazzy new spot downtown where you can see the baseball game — live — for free. But you’ll still have to pay a bill and tip your waitress or waiter. The Game Bar + Grill — with a folding glass wall that can be opened on game days — is the new street-level restaurant at Canal Park, on Main Street in downtown Akron. http://www.ohio.com/lifestyle/food/food-notes-the-game-bar-grill-seeks-to-up-the-game-in-downtown-akron-food-truck-fridays-rolling-1.487783

Why? Their thought is that they are paying taxes. The food trucks would not pay nearly as much in taxes, at first blush at least.

Restaurant owner: Major loophole in Akron’s proposed law governing food trucks By Rick Armon Beacon Journal staff writer Published: May 12, 2014 - 10:53 PM A downtown restaurant owner pointed out a major loophole Monday in Akron’s proposed law covering food trucks. Even if City Council approves the legislation, mobile restaurants wouldn’t have to get a license from the city if they operate on private property. http://www.ohio.com/news/local/restaurant-owner-major-loophole-in-akron-s-proposed-law-governing-food-trucks-1.487531

Are you really that surprised from the same firm that has brought us gems like, Tremont Pointe and The Avenue?

umm, no

The Greystone project was not ready to move even a couple months after they made the announcement, they were still waiting for funding. I haven't heard anything recently.

This? Campus International School http://archinect.com/firms/project/106324/a-new-school-vision-for-cleveland-experiential-sustainable-design/20196919 WHOA!!!!! I am complete in favor of that. You would need to be wearing sunglasses all the time. It's also severely lacking in structure. There is a reason buildings are built like this.

If they did a poll during the last Mayoral recall I bet it would be the same results, with 55% saying YES to a recall. The ACTUAL results were 75% said NO. Ohio.bomb is notorious for badmouthing anything positive.

A 9,000-seat sports and entertainment arena is proposed for downtown Akron AKRON, Ohio - A $79 million, 9,000-seat arena has been proposed for downtown Akron and it would be paid for by a 0.25 percent increase in Summit County’s sales tax. The University of Akron, the county, the city of Akron and the Development Finance Authority of Summit County (formerly the Summit County Port Authority) are working together to create the arena, which has been discussed for more than a decade. http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2014/04/sports_and_entertainment_arena.html#incart_m-rpt-1 Akron scrambling after arena announcement; Mayflower’s future, parking among issues being studied By Stephanie Warsmith Beacon Journal staff writer Published: April 24, 2014 - 08:04 PM | Updated: April 25, 2014 - 07:50 AM The announcement of a proposed new arena in downtown Akron leaves the city with possibilities and challenges. The arena would be a new draw for downtown, helping enhance the central entertainment district that already is home to Canal Park stadium, Lock 3 and the Akron Civic Theatre. http://www.ohio.com/news/break-news/akron-scrambling-after-arena-announcement-mayflower-s-future-parking-among-issues-being-studied-1.483250 University of Akron trustees take step toward building arena in downtown Akron By Stephanie Warsmith Beacon Journal staff writer Published: April 23, 2014 - 01:18 PM | Updated: April 24, 2014 - 12:16 PM For years, the main questions about a potential Akron arena were: Should it go on the University of Akron campus or downtown, and how would it be funded? Those questions were answered Tuesday, with the announcement of a tightly guarded plan for a $76 million project in downtown Akron to be paid for by a county sales tax hike. http://www.ohio.com/news/university-of-akron-trustees-take-step-toward-building-arena-in-downtown-akron-1.482867

Work begins on pioneering plastics-to-fuel plant in southeast Akron By Katie Byard Beacon Journal business writer Published: April 22, 2014 - 10:52 PM Akron city officials joined in a ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday — on Earth Day — for a pioneering Vadxx Energy plant that will turn waste plastic into energy. “Happy Earth Day,” said James Garrett, CEO of startup Vadxx Energy LLC, to those gathered in a tent under overcast skies. He noted the plant in southeast Akron essentially will be a recycling facility for otherwise nonrecyclable plastic. http://www.ohio.com/news/top-stories/work-begins-on-pioneering-plastics-to-fuel-plant-in-southeast-akron-1.482754 State panel signs off on $5.5 million in improvements to Blossom Music Center Beacon Journal staff report Published: April 21, 2014 - 04:45 PM The Ohio Controlling Board signed off Monday on $5.5 million in repairs to Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls. The funding request was made by Kent State University and the Musical Arts Association to reimburse them for previous repairs to the popular concert and festival venue. http://www.ohio.com/news/state-panel-signs-off-on-5-5-million-in-improvements-to-blossom-music-center-1.482450

Yes, the whole base is scaled at the same height as the Convention Center. I think that's good. The canopy on St. Clair is huge. The Hyatt has a decent sized canopy but will be dwarfed compared to this.

Do you often have parties where people are sitting on your 42" high counter? Ha, I don't think that is a big concern for the masses. Not sure how you can tell from the photo if it's a gas or electric range. I do agree with the micro, but it has to be able to accommodate any size that someone brings in. I don't think these would be furnished with the micro's, but if they are then yes, it looks bad. EDIT: from the second photo posted of the kitchen I can see that it's a gas range, it doesn't have the grill top installed. I don't see why gas would be a problem for a high-rise. You would have your floor and wall fire ratings and the gas lines would have backdraft preventers I'm sure.

Sounds like a hostle...hey man...over on the window sill...

The human scale at ground level seems way off to me, the gigantic canopy especially.

Looks like plans to build a new community bathouse: General Description of Work The Board of Park Commissioners of the Cleveland Metropolitan Park District ("Cleveland Metroparks") is inviting qualified design professional firms to submit their qualifications for architecture, planning and engineering services for the development of a new bath house to be located at Edgewater Beach in the Lakefront Reservation, Cleveland, Ohio. The Bath House shall be the “hub” of activity for the Edgewater Beach portion of Edgewater Park. The Bath House shall incorporate several complimentary uses, including but not limited to event space, open air and reservable picnic space, sundry and retail sales, recreational equipment rental, educational and interpretive space, changing stations, restrooms, food and beverage operations, entertainment spaces, viewing decks and other recreational uses. The design of the Bath House shall incorporate LEED design principles and embrace the Cleveland Metroparks’ Green Infrastructure and Sustainability guiding principles recognized in the Cleveland Metroparks 2020 Emerald Necklace Centennial Plan. Additionally, the design shall recognize the historic nature of the site, the adjacent residential, commercial, and industrial neighborhood, and the multiple modes of transportation that allow park users to utilize the park and Bath House. Plazas, patios, hardscapes, softscapes, and sustainable stormwater management practices shall be incorporated.

Update: Volkswagen dealership takes step toward reality Streetsboro may seek lowered speed limit on Route 14 by Bob Gaetjens | Editor Published: April 10, 2014 11:11AM The Collection Auto Group’s planned Volkswagen dealership, which would be located on Route 14 about midway between Fifth-Third Bank and Great Lakes Hyundai in front of Shady Lake Apartments, took a step toward becoming a reality April 8. The Streetsboro Planning and Zoning Commission granted its approval to a site plan 7-0, subject to administrative review by Planning Director John Cieszkowski Jr. http://www.thegatewaynews.com/news%20local/2014/04/10/streetsboro-volkswagen-dealership-takes-step-toward-becoming-reality