March 31, 2011



Scene Magazine Names Lakewood Best Suburb



In the March 30, 2011 issue, Scene Magazine named Lakewood the Best Suburb in their Best of Cleveland 2011 article. "Nowhere in Northeast Ohio do so many cultures mesh so harmoniously as they do in Lakewood. It's the perfect gathering place thanks in no small part to its wonderful restaurants, its rollicking bars and clubs, and its quirky small businesses that line every major street. And it's the perfect home thanks to its bountiful and hardy old houses and apartments, for its overachieving schools, its bucolic parks and its pervasive sense of neighborhood pride and unity," states Scene Magazine.



“We are thrilled that Lakewood was selected Best Suburb by Scene Magazine,” stated Mayor Mike Summers. “The article describes why so many people are choosing to call Lakewood home. Those of us who live here know how great Lakewood is but it’s nice for others around the region to recognize it. Congratulations to all of the Lakewood organizations and businesses that were honored.”



Lakewood also received the Best Playground for Kids and the Best Skate Park designations. "Expansive Lakewood Park, perched on a bluff overlooking Lake Erie in the center of town, is a wonderland of kid enticements, from the wooden playground with the pirate ship, to the regions best Skate Park, to the regular family friendly parties, concerts, and movies that take place during summer weekends and evenings," states Scene.



Many Lakewood businesses and organizations also received top honors in the Scene issue including:



Best Local Theater Company: Beck Center for the Arts

Best Director: Scott Spence of Beck Center

Best High School Team: St. Edward

Best Entrepreneur: Matt Fish of Melt

Best Jewelry Maker: Erika Originals

Best Restaurant, Best Sandwich Shop, Best Taste of Cleveland & Best Local Food Champ: Melt Bar & Grilled

Best Restaurant for Romance: Pier W

Best New Restaurant: Deagan's Kitchen & Bar

Best Pizza: Angelo's Pizza

Best Middle Eastern Restaurant: Aladdin's Eatery

Best Health-Food Store: Nature's Bin

Best Locally Owned Hardware Shop: Lakewood Hardware

Best Chocolate Shop: Malley's Chocolates

Best Wine Shop: Rozi's Wine House

Best Bicycle Shop: Spin Bike Shop

Best Florist: Brennan's Floral Gift Shop

Best Hospital: Cleveland Clinic

Best Discount Store: Marc's

Best Sporting Good's Store: Geigers

Best Sports Bar: Winking Lizard

Best Beer Selection: Buckeye Beer Engine

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