Hazel Tree Interiors wants to ‘pull your style out’ August 15th, 2019 words and photos by Colleen Hanke The tall, narrow building that houses Hazel Tree Interiors would appear unremarkable, except for the massive mural of a sprawling tree on the side. This image is what ...
What makes Your Pizza Shop so good? ‘There’s some love behind ours’ August 15th, 2019 words and photos by Noor Hindi If you ask Angelo Gonzales what makes Your Pizza Shop pizza so good, he’ll grin and say, “There’s some love behind ours.” Growing up, Angelo watched his dad work at a bus...
Healing and growing at Yoga Squared March 29th, 2019 by Rosalie Murphy Two years ago, Kate and Nikki Woodford-Shell tore down a wall. The barrier had separated the two halves of the yoga studio at Yoga Squared, which opened in December 2016 in Highland Sq...
Northside Marketplace: A Funnel to Akron November 14th, 2017 words and photos by Noor Hindi 11/14/2017 Walking into Northside Marketplace is like receiving a sampler platter of your favorite food at your favorite restaurant. The possibilities are endless. Y...
Akropreneurs Event Spotlight: 2nd Annual Earthquaker Day July 20th, 2017 by Floco Torres If you aren’t a musician or an obsessive fan of music, you may think that an all day event centered around handmade guitar pedals wouldn’t be your thing. I’d agree with you except for t...
What we learned about local business in 2016 January 21st, 2017 You learn some lessons the hard way, especially if you’re a business owner. That’s why we started this section. But even before we had an official place to write about entrepreneurship and small busin...
Urban Explorer: Wallhaven November 19th, 2016 words and photos by Kristina Aiad-Toss Located along Market Street between Highland Square and the Summit Mall, Wallhaven does not seem to have much to offer other than monotonous chain stores and mainstream r...
Saint Augustine and Suds: An Aromatic Experience November 15th, 2016 by Jessica Kaisk Entering Saint Augustine and Suds, you first notice waves of heavenly scents. With a cozy cabin feel that mimics the mountainous area owner Denise Debo grew up in, the shop is a delight to the...
What I Wish I Knew: With Kevin Royer of The Bomb Shelter November 15th, 2016 words by Jessica Kaisk; photos by Ilenia Pezzaniti Kevin Royer owns The Bomb Shelter, Akron’s Retro Superstore. The Bomb Shelter is a radically cool vintage store that takes you back to your childhood. We aske...
Behind the Coffee Bar November 15th, 2016 By Sam DePaul Name/Hometown/Coffee shop Daniel Weihe/Cuyahoga Falls/Artisan Coffee Have you ever worked behind an actual bar? If so, how is it similar or different to making coffee? If not, would you...
