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Another new store has opened up on West 25th (west side of street, north of Bridge Ave). It's called "Yellowcake" & I believe it's run by the girl from Cleveland who was on "Project Runway" (can't confirm cause I don't watch the show). It's open till 11pm six nights a week (I dig that) & on Sunday afternoons. With The Angle, OC Burrito, Joy Machine Bike & now this place, this block is starting to look pretty cool!

The burrito place on W 25th Street will be called, "Ohio City Burrito." They are planning to open on the 1st of September. I've talked to the owner, and this is a new business start up for himself & his sister. They are still debating what their hours will be, but many people have told them, including myself, to stay open late (especially on Friday & Saturday nights). This place has no affiliation with Orale, and it will not be run by Orale. In fact, Orale Mexican Cuisine has leased it's own place one storefront north (where "Dish" use to be). They actually have been their for awhile now, it's their kitchen for catering & stocking their stand at The West Side Market. Because of recent events, they are now considering opening this space back up as a small restaurant & take out operation. In other Ohio City news, "DragonFly" (the old "City Buddha" space next to The Garage) is planning to open in October. The space is coming along nicely and will feature lots of woodwork - it definitely will have a martini vibe & funky music. The Bier Market has opened their downstairs lounge, called "SpeakEasy." It is only open now on Friday & Saturday nights, and it looks great (a great hideaway space with a 1920's vibe). The ABC Tavern has been sold & should transfer title any day now. The new owners (established local restaurant owners) plan to keep the kitchen open late night (expect much better food - similar vibe). One last thing, I should have news to report shortly about The Jay Hotel

The Order To Cease Use & Occupancy is pictured with the article. The address listed on the posted document is 2012 West 25 Street. Not 100% sure, but I believe that is The United Bank Building.

Got this in my email today (it is also posted on the Ohio City Near West website): OCNW Community Announcements: Sent on behalf of The OCNW Board Of Trustees: Last evening (Wednesday, January 9, 2008), Ohio City Near West Development Corporation (OCNW) sponsored a community forum to provide an opportunity for respectful dialogue between between residents and businesspeople in the neighborhood and the proposed operators of a dance club/special event facility, which is seeking to locate in the space where Moda Nightclub operated. Nearly 200 concerned neighbors were in attendance. While the proposed operators presented a sincere case to the community, the overwhelming consensus was to direct the OCNW Board of Trustees to formally state the community's objection to the proposed transfer of a liquor license to the former Moda location. Thus, OCNW's Board of Trustees has approved such a resolution, requesting the filing of an objection to the transfer of the Heaven & Earth liquor license to 1871 West 25th Street. You may view the resolution at www.ocnw.org on the http://www.ocnw.org/index.cgi?id=130&p=5332 Neighborhood attendees were nearly unanimous in their feeling that a nightclub, designed to hold as many as 500 patrons, is not appropriate for the proposed location on West 25th Street, as it could negatively impact the quality of life of the residents who live in close proximity and endanger the livelihood of the neighboring businesses. The history of the prior nightclub at this same location and the current activities of other problem nightclubs within Ohio City and surrounding areas have caused the community to feel we've reached our limit. Ward 14 Councilman Santiago and Ward 13 Councilman Cimperman have been notified of our objection via email and have received a copy of the resolution; they will also receive a formal letter of objection, as will the City of Cleveland Law Department and all members of City Council. A press release has also been distributed to media. If one or both Councilman file an objection on behalf of the community--and Councilman Cimperman has pledged to do so--a hearing will be scheduled with either Cleveland City Hall or the Ohio Division of Liquor Control (depending on the objectors.) The announcement then goes on and details the objection hearing process and is signed by the OCNW Board of Trustees. I must add that I was at this meeting (all 2 hours of it), and I have to admit that I agree with this objection. While the owners of Heaven & Earth were professional and seemed earnest with their proposed use for this space, I just felt that this was the wrong location for their deliberated venture. While it kills me to see an empty storefront right in the heart of Ohio City, this project did not seem to mesh well with the current tone of Ohio City (I kept thinking this should be downtown). I feel that Ohio City's nightlife (as well as Tremont & now DS) is a welcome alternative to the downtown club scene, and offers a beneficial choice for us nocturnal revelers. This is one of the main reasons why I chose to live in Ohio City and not downtown. As stated earlier, the owners of Heaven & Earth seemed like decent guys, and I kind of felt bad for them (to have a whole neighborhood against you before you even open up), but they had to know that their choice in location, based solely on Moda's history, would not be met with open arms. From what I heard at this neighborhood forum, it's safe to say that the memory of Moda will not be easily forgotten.