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12 Northeast Ohio markets to shop for local food gifts

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1 year ago

December 7, 2024

12 Northeast Ohio markets to shop for local food gifts

CLEVELAND, Ohio — ‘Tis the season for holiday shopping and spending your time and money at local foodie retailers is a good way to support the Greater Cleveland culinary community.

If you’re looking to score foodie-centric gifts with a local flare, scroll down for a solid list of 12 options for markets, small-scale grocery stores and beyond. Farm markets also carry a variety of local products that may make good holiday gifts.

The Grocery at City Goods in Ohio City focuses on carrying locally-made food products prime for gifting. Alex Darus

The Grocery at City Goods

1442 W. 28th St., Cleveland

The Grocery is the latest addition to City Goods in Ohio City that was invented with the idea of food gifting in mind. The micro-grocery store concept features more than 20 local brands representing a variety of food-centric goods that are ideal for gifting. The shop doesn’t just feature edible products; handcrafted aprons and totes are also available.

Ohio City Provisions

3208 Lorain Ave., Cleveland

Ohio City Provisions puts local products at the forefront of its operation, whether it’s behind the butcher counter or in its grocery selections. Locally made beer, wine, cider, pantry staples, baked goods and beyond make for excellent stocking stuffers. Or, you could go whole-hog and give the gift of top-quality fresh cuts of meat to appease a carnivorous gift recipient.

Fairfax Market

2190 E 105th St., Cleveland

Opened this year Fairfax Market is a 40,000-square-foot grocery store in the Fairfax neighborhood. Many Cleveland area makers are spotlighted on the shelves.

Gingham Market

17000 Madison Ave., Lakewood

Gingham Market in Lakewood is popular for ready-made to-go options, but the artisanal shop also stocks plenty of foodie-centric treats worth gifting. Sauces, spices, candies, tinned fish, wine and more are just a sampling of what’s hiding on the shelves of this picturesque corner store.

Nature’s Oasis

15613 Detroit Ave., Lakewood

3385 Tuttle Rd. #104, Shaker Heights

With locations on both the East and West sides of town, Nature’s Oasis is an easily accessible health food store stocking a lot more than meets the eye. The store stocks locally made products with a focus on wholesome foods with a wellness spin, perfect for gifting to the health-conscious person on your gift list.

GAR Horizon beef — Catherine Wolcott, farmer/owner of GAR Horizons, raises beef, produce and more for her market.Catherine Wolcott, with permission

GAR Horizons

13623 Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Chardon

G.A.R. Horizons started as a retailer of frozen, locally raised beef. Over the past few years its expanded not only meat selections, but sells locally produced mixes, maple syrup, honey, bakery, sauces and more.

Verbena Free Spirited

1434 W. 29th St., Cleveland

For those looking to gift something thoughtful to someone sober or sober-curious, Verbena Free Spirited is the ultimate hub. Aside from being a non-alcoholic bar and cafe, Verbena is also a marketplace offering versions of beer, wine, spirits, ready-to-drink mocktails, and more that are all alcohol-free.

Marchant Manor Cheese

2211 Lee Road in Cleveland Heights

Marchant Manor Cheese carries its own brand as well as a wide variety of American made cheeses. Shoppers will also find everything needed to put together a cheese party — crackers, jellies, charcuterie, cheese boards, wines and more. Books and specialty cheese storage boxes are also for sale.

Old Brooklyn Cheese Co.

4464 Broadview Rd., Cleveland

Old Brooklyn Cheese Company is Cleveland’s hub for artisanal cheese and delicious craft mustard. Tasting sets and mustard pots are no-brainer gifts for the person who puts POP Mustard on everything. Plus, the store also takes orders for cheese and charcuterie boards for the ultimate hosting gift.

The Ox Shoppe

6714b Madison Road, Thompson

The Ox Shoppe offers items grown or made in Ohio including meats, cheese, produce, bakery, body care and artisanal items. The shop also provides training and employment opportunities to individual’s with barriers to employment.

West Side Market

1979 W. 25th St., Cleveland

Is there really any better time to visit the West Side Market than during the holiday season? Aside from the festive vibes, the historic food hub is also a great place to get local gifts. The West Side Market boasts too many deliciously edible gifts to list, but it’s safe to say that any meat eater wouldn’t be mad about getting some smokies in their stocking.

PurpleBrown Farm Store

41619 Mill Street West, Peninsula

PurpleBrown Farm Store carries more than 80 homegrown or homemade products from within a 60-mile radius of Peninsula.

Alex Darus writes about food, dining and drinking for Cleveland.com, check out her latest posts here. You can reach her with story ideas at adarus@cleveland.com. Follow her on Instagram @alex_darus.

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Cleveland salt mine works year-round to keep Ohio roads safe

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6 hours ago

December 19, 2025

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Cleveland salt mine works year-round to keep Ohio roads safe

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Road safety across Ohio begins 1,800 feet below Lake Erie at Cleveland’s Cargill salt mine near Whiskey Island.

19 News made the journey under ground to Cleveland’s Cargill salt time.

Superintendent of production Andrew Staker describes the operation as a “mini-city” where about 250 employees produce the salt that clears our roads and sidewalks.

“We provide over half the salt used here in the state of Ohio. Our salt also goes all over the Great Lakes Region even Virginia,” said Staker.

Thousands of tons of salt pass through this belt, and 500-700 trucks are loaded with salt each day.

Staker said his team works nonstop.

“It’s a big misconception that the mine is only busy during the wintertime,” said Staker. “We prepare in the springtime, so it is full giddy up. We are making salt all year round.”

Just like everyone else, Staker and his time are feeling the effects of winter’s early arrival.

“We take a lot of it snowfall by snowfall, so as demand ramps up, our teams here will put in extra overtime days to be able to meet customer demand,” said Staker.

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Semi-truck rips down power lines in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood for 4th time since July

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18 hours ago

December 19, 2025

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Semi-truck rips down power lines in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood for 4th time since July

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The city of Cleveland is looking into why wires are dangling from West 25th Street in Ohio City.

Sam McNulty, owner of Nano Brew, says trucks are ripping through wires at the intersection of 25th Street and Bridge Avenue.

“4 times that cable has gone down,” McNulty said. “We’re shocked that whoever is in charge of that cable hasn’t figured out a way to elevate it a little bit more.”

In July, Ring doorbell footage caught a semi hitting the wires. You could see the wires falling to the ground.

Luckily, McNulty said, it’s a communication wire, but that doesn’t make the problem go away.

“This is a very active street tons of pedestrians, bicyclists, families, people are here almost 24 hours a day,” said McNulty.

The most recent incident was Thursday morning. McNulty says a crew wrapped ropes around the fallen wire.

“I am definitely not a line engineer but when I see random rope tied with pretty sketchy looking knots holding the cable up I think that’s probably not Osha approved,” said McNulty.

19 News reached out to the city of Cleveland, which said it is looking into the issue.

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Ohio National Guard members from Cleveland save woman while stationed in D.C.

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December 18, 2025

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Ohio National Guard members from Cleveland save woman while stationed in D.C.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -A group of Ohio National Guard members, some from Cleveland, saved a woman’s life last week while on the Joint Task Force D.C. mission in the nation’s capital.

According to officials with the Army, a group of four soldiers from the 323rd Military Police Company, Ohio Army National Guard were on routine patrol when they heard a husband frantically calling for help.

The group of four, including Staff Sgt. Jered Moran, Sgt. James Nelson, Sgt. Jeremiah Slagle and Spc. Gogo Simitcievski, ran about the length of a football field to see if they could help.

Four Ohio National Guard members, some from Cleveland, were honored this week for saving a woman’s life in D.C. while on patrol.(Source: DVIDS JTF-DC)

When they arrived they found an unresponsive 34-year-old woman in the driver’s seat of a car and found she had no pulse and was not breathing.

The team immediately began CPR and rescue breaths in shifts for about six minutes before and ambulance arrived.

“To be on this mission is an honor,” said Moran. “My Soldiers and I are proud Ohioans and are grateful for the opportunity to serve in our nation’s capital by helping others.”

Officials have confirmed the woman was taken to a local hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.

The four men were recognized at a small ceremony this week and continue their mission in D.C.

According to the Army the four, “received a Coin from the D.C. National Guard Senior Enlisted Leader, Command Sergeant Major Ronald L. Smith, recognizing them for lifesaving actions.”

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