our downtown thrives when you shop locally, eat locally and have fun locally, and the center city is the perfect place! This downtown restaurant guide is packed with over 30 places for you to dine and drink, and they’re all downtown! There’s something for everyone here – an incredible variety of cuisines, casual and fine alternatives (and plenty of remedies for your sweet tooth!), plus options for every wallet, large and small. Downtown Deals Wednesdays In the month of March, you can enjoy Downtown Deals Wednesdays, a promotion that saves you 50% off the purchase of a second entrée after 5 p.m. on Wednesdays at select downtown establishments. Be sure to save the coupon in this issue of Downtown Developments Newsletter, or download your copy from Do wnt o wnCant on.com! You’ll even have a chance to win some fabulous prizes by redeeming your coupon! Dine early, dine often, dine downtown! Head downtown, experience our incredible arts district (and do a little shopping) and then use the following guide to plan your dining destination! Fine Dining Bender’s Tavern located at 137 Court Ave. SW Highlights: seafood and beef, full bar, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, wine cellar, reservations accepted. Lunch Mon. - Fri., dinner Mon. - Sat. (330) 453-8424 • Bender sR es t aur ant.com For more than 100 years and across four generations, Bender’s Tavern has been satisfying the appetites of downtown Canton diners with their grand hospitality and even grander menu selec- tions. By far downtown Canton’s most historic restaurant, Bender’s is famous for their fresh seafood, direct to you from Boston, Mass., along with a tantalizing array of classic steakhouse fare, and an immense wine selection from their vast cellar. House favorites include the Homemade Turtle Soup, Bender’s Tomatoes, Sautéed Sea Scallops, and the perfect end to any evening – the Famous Chocolate Peanut Butter Sundae! Bender’s Tavern has served as Canton’s oldest and most historic gathering place for fine dining and for fine memories that mark special occasions, with private dining rooms and specialty menus for any event. DESTINATION DINE! Downtown Canton Restaurant Guide Y (continued on page 4) PARTNERSHIP REPORT SPECIAL FEATURES • Destination Dine: Restaurant Guide • Spring Art Fe stivals & Shows • First Friday Tidbits • Canton Farmers’ Market • Color Downtown WHATWHEREWHEN First Friday of every month May 26 June 10 & 11 June 29 September 15 December 1 M a rk your calendar and plan to atte n d ! 2011 Downtown Event Schedule Downtown Canton’s stre etscape comes alive with fun fe stivals!
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our downtown thrives when you shop locally, eat locally and have funlocally, and the center city is the perfect place!
This downtown restaurant guide is packed with over 30 places for you to dineand drink, and they’re all downtown! There’s something for everyone here – an
incredible variety of cuisines, casual and fine alternatives (and plenty of remedies for your sweettooth!), plus options for every wallet, large and small.
Downtown Deals WednesdaysIn the month of March, you can enjoy Downtown Deals Wednesdays, a promotion that savesyou 50% off the purchase of a second entrée after 5 p.m. on Wednesdays at select downtownestablishments. Be sure to save the coupon in this issue of Downtown Developments Newsletter,or download your copy from DowntownCanton.com! You’ll even have a chance to win somefabulous prizes by redeeming your coupon! Dine early, dine often, dine downtown!
Head downtown, experience our incredible arts district (and do a little shopping) and thenuse the following guide to plan your dining destination!
Fine Dining
Bender’s Tavern located at 137 Court Ave. SWHighlights: seafood and beef, full bar, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, wine cellar, reservations accepted. Lunch Mon. - Fri., dinner Mon. - Sat.(330) 453-8424 • BendersRestaurant.com
For more than 100 years and across four generations, Bender’s Tavern has been satisfying theappetites of downtown Canton diners with their grand hospitality and even grander menu selec-tions. By far downtown Canton’s most historic restaurant, Bender’s is famous for their freshseafood, direct to you from Boston, Mass., along with a tantalizing array of classic steakhousefare, and an immense wine selection from their vast cellar.
House favorites include the Homemade Turtle Soup, Bender’s Tomatoes, Sautéed Sea Scallops,and the perfect end to any evening – the Famous Chocolate Peanut Butter Sundae! Bender’sTavern has served as Canton’s oldest and most historic gathering place for fine dining and forfine memories that mark special occasions, with private dining rooms and specialty menus forany event.
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PA RTNERSHIP REPORT
SPECIAL FEAT U R E S• Destination Dine: Re sta u rant Guide• Spring Art Fe st i vals & Shows• Fi rst Fri d ay Ti d b i t s• Canton Fa rm e rs’ Market• Color Dow n tow n
WH ATWH E R EWH E N
First Friday of every month
May 26
June 10 & 11
June 29
September 15
December 1M a rk your calendar and plan to atte n d !
2 011 D ow n town E vent Sch e d u l e
D ow n town Canton’s st re etscape comes alive with fun fe st i va l s !
We’ve been busy planning during these coldermonths and finally plans will spring to life. TheD ow n town Canton Summit Ne i g h b o rh o o dCommunity Garden will sprout with preparations forthe planting of spring vegetables. Dig in this year atthe community ga rden. Likewise, the Canto nFarmers’ Market vendors have been busy planningand preparing to make the eighth annual CantonFarmers’ Market the best ever. The Market will bus-tle about this year, as local vendors bring productsmade or grown in the area.
This spring will usher in another full schedule ofdowntown events. First Friday, while it is a year-round event will surely fill the streets, venues and artgalleries with those that want to see or be seen.While First Friday really packs a punch, you’ll findthat there is more and more going on throughout themonth. Be sure to come back and experience whatdowntown has to offer the other 29 days on eachcalendar page.
The Canton Development Partnership is excited toannounce dates for the major Chamber events:Taste of Canton (May 26), Canton Blues Festival(June 10 & 11), Zing in the City (June 29),Vi n ta ge Canto n ( S e pt. 15) and Light UpDowntown (December 1).
Partnership ReportApril hath put a spirit of youth in everything. – William Shakespeare
We wait with anticipation for the turning of the seasons, the change into spring. It is, I imagine, the one mostlonged for. With excitement, we plan our spring-cleaning and look forward to long evenings and lightbreezes. This year is no different. Spring brings a buzzing of excitement and downtown shows the signseverywhere.
We would like to welcome event managerCorleon “CJ” Assent to our team. She’s full ofnew energy and looks forward to producingthese incredible events. We are so very happyto have her on board!
Get out, stretch your legs, and visit downtownretailers, restaurants, businesses and artists.Make good on your New Years’ resolutionsand commit to healthier living and strengthenyour commitment to supporting all things local.
Doing business downtown offers a high ener-gy, synergistic experience in the unique placethat serves as heart and soul of the city.Downtown Canton, like a garden, has room forgrowth, a work in progress that bears deliciousfruit. While all year there are many elementsthat are incredible sources of entertainmentand fun, the summer brings the bounty and thisyear we are gearing up for a grand time, withfruits ripe for the picking.
Look forward to some new programming, too.We are committed to making our downtown agreat place to work, play, and live!
by Kelly Blandford Bah,assistant director,Canton Development Partnership
Downtown Developments is published bi-monthly by Canton DevelopmentPartnership, a department of CantonRegional Chamber of Commerce in
cooperation with Downtown CantonSpecial Improvement District
The Canton Development Pa rt n e rship is a coalitionof area development organizations and cityg ove rn m e n t that share an interest in downtownC a n ton’s continual imp rovement, rev i ta l i z a t i o n ,image, and quality of life for its citizens.
Its mission is to support and coord i n a te the activitiesand programs of its partner organizations in orderto encourage and sustain community and eco-nomic development in downtown Canton.
The part n e ring organizations include: Canton Re g i o n a lChamber of Commerce, Dow n town Canton SpecialI mp rovement Dist rict, Dow n town Canton Land Bank,C a n ton To m o rrow, Inc., and City of Canto n .
Information regarding downtown events and newscan be submitted for reprint at the discretion ofthe Partnership director and publication editor.The Canton Development Partnership reserves theright to edit all copy. Deadlines are the 15th of themonth, two months prior to publication (i.e., May15 for the July/August issue).
Statements of fact and opinion within DowntownDevelopments are the responsibility of the authorsalone and do not imply the opinion of the mem-bers of Canton Development Partnership or itspartnering organizations.
Advertising rates and specifications are availableby contacting the Chamber sales department at(330) 458-2067.
Put some spring in your step and stop andsmell the roses – and the art – as you join inthis month in the downtown Canton ArtsDistrict and pARTicipate at the March 4First Friday! Join in the fun as you take astroll through First Friday and become partof the action! Take a free belly-dancing les-son, have your caricature drawn, learn amagic trick and much more. You’ve visitedthe arts district before, now pARTicipate in it!
Here a sketch, there a sketch, every where asketch-sketch! Enjoy Sketch into SpringFirst Friday on April 1 from 6 to 10 p.m.You’ll get to visit all of the great new exhibitsand experience many live drawing demon-strations throughout downtown. ExperienceDr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art school, or pick up apad and pencil and give it a try yourself.Music, food, art and fun all in one place indowntown Canton!
First Friday is celebrated every First Friday ofthe month from 6 to 10 p.m. in downtownCanton. First Friday is presented byArtsinStark, the County Arts Council, and theDowntown Canton Special ImprovementDistrict.
For the most up-to-date information, visitwww.DowntownCanton.com and click onthe First Friday logo.
3Fi rst Fri d ayT I D B I T S
IlluminArts Celebration coming this MarchPreparations are in high gear for the 2011IlluminArts Celebration, set for Friday, March18, and Saturday, March 19, at Timken SeniorHigh School in downtown Canton.
The Celebration is a collaboration of volunteersfrom corporate, educational and non-profit organi-zations and is hosted by Canton City Schools.Admission is free and the event is open to the pub-lic.
The IlluminArts Celebration is held to raiseawareness of the arts, increase participation in thearts and build connections between the arts andthe community.
Once again, the day will encompass all genres ofart: music, visual arts, theatre, dance, written wordand those falling under the heading of “beyondtradition.” There will be activities and experiencesappealing to all ages – children through grand-parents. It promises to be an amazing day of inter-active arts appreciation, exploration and celebra-tion in our county seat’s wonderfully revitalizeddowntown! Come down for a wonderful experi-ence with Stark County artists!
If you have any questions about the IlluminArtsCelebration, visit Illuminarts.org or contact JaniePavlek, 2011 IlluminArts Celebration chairman, at(330) 605-1599 or [email protected].
ArtisAlive thrives in AprilApril 15 does not need to leave yo uhanging...there is more to life than death andtaxes. There is ART. And it is ALIVE.
ArtisAlive is a two-day extravaganza happeningFriday, Apr. 15, from 5 to 11 p.m. and Saturday,Apr. 16, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The CulturalCenter for the Arts (1001 Market Ave. N, Canton).
This annual show is your ticket to fun art, fine art,jewelry, superb ceramics, cool clothes, fantasticphotography, and some things we can’t begin todescribe. There’s also live music and more for thewhole family!
Tickets are just $2 with free parking (and free forS u p e r Pa s s h o l d e rs!) Art i s A l i ve is sponsored byA rt s i n Sta rk in cooperation with the C a n to nMuseum of Art. Visit ArtisAlive.com for moredetails and information.
If you’d like to volunteer to help on either day withconcessions, ticket sales, vendor assistance, enter-tainer assistance (attention groupies!) please goto: www.artsinstark.com/Volunteer.html
The 2nd Annual Canton National Art ShowThe second annual Canton National Art Show iss cheduled for Saturd ay, April 30, th ro u g hSunday, May 1.
This Canton Museum of Art fundraising event fea-tures 80 professional artists from across the coun-try, exhibiting and selling their artwork throughoutthe Cultural Center for the Arts in downtownCanton. Among the premier fine art events in Ohio,Canton National is broadly promoted and attractsvisitors throughout Ohio and surrounding states. Itis unique for its national exhibitors, high level ofquality and indoor location.
Admission to the show is $8. Admission proceedsbenefit the Canton Museum of Art.
A Preview Party event will be held on the eveningof Friday, April 29, providing a special opportuni-ty to see the show before it opens and meet theartists. This casual, elegant evening will featurenationally-inspired catering by Brookside CountryClub, with desserts by the Museum Guild. Cost is$45 and reservations can be made by calling(330) 453-7666.
For more info rmation about the show, and a prev i ew of the fe a t u red art i sts, visitwww.CantonNational.com. The Canton NationalArt Show is sponsored in part by Aultman Hospital,with media sponsorship provided by In the Round,The Repository and Western Reserve PBS.
Pictured above: Artists Joe Martino (near) andJoseph Close do live painting demonstrationsduring the 2010 ArtisAlive event.
The arts are sweeping into Cantonthis spring!
Desert Inn located at 204 12th St. NWHighlights: shish kabob, lamb, beef, full bar, reser-vations accepted. Lunch Mon. - Fri., dinner Mon. -Sat., lunch & dinner Sun. Thanksgiving throughMother’s Day(330) 456-1766 • DesertInn.biz
First Ladies’ Tea Room located at 421Tuscarawas St. EHighlights: loose leaf tea, finger sandwiches,scones, Devon-style cream. Lunch & afternoon teaMon. - Sat., evenings & parties by appointment. (330) 458-4832 • FirstLadiesTearoom.com
The New Peter Shear’s Downtown located at427 East Tuscarawas St.Highlights: seafood and beef, full bar, reserva-tions accepted. Lunch Mon. - Fri., dinner Mon. -Sat. (330) 588-8300 • PeterShears.com
The New Peter Shear’s Downtown has given wayto what Chef Nathan Mushrush calls “new age”food. Starters include the delightful Tuna Lollipops,pink peppercorn and vanilla bean rubbed ahituna. Dinner entrees include signatures like CajunCornmeal Crusted Rainbow Trout and the greatsteaks and chops that patrons have come toexpect. Mushrush is committed to affordableoptions that push the palate, including a variety ofgourmet luncheon sandwiches and salads.
The sumptuous dining experience is delightfullyvintage, with long redwood flooring, intimatebooths and a welcoming barroom. The settingmakes for a cozy dinner for two or a hearty fami-ly gathering. In addition to the classic diningroom, the restaurant features a quaint cast-ironenclosed patio and a private upstairs party roomwith a historic painted mural, perfect for rehearsaldinners, birthday celebrations, retirement partiesand business meetings.
Pete’s Grill and Pizza located at 401 Cherry St. NEHighlights: pasta, shish kabob, beef, pizza, fullbar, reservations accepted. Lunch Mon. - Fri. 11a.m. - 2 p.m., dinner Mon. - Sat.(330) 452-7383 • PetesGrillandPizza.com
Don’t be fooled by the name “Pete’s Pizza andGrill.” While you’ll certainly get your fill of gourmetpizza, Pete’s is a surprising blend of tastes that willchallenge what you’ve come to expect in down-town dining. Greek food fans will be pleased tosee a solid souvlakia menu, complete with shishkabobs of filet, chicken, lamb and scallops, andsaganaki, a flaming cheese appetizer lit on firetableside for bold diners. They also boast an exten-sive tapas menu, pasta and traditional steaks andchops.
Diners will find that the intimate dining room reflectsthe diverse menu. Columns and plaster that mimicruins long forgotten are splashed with modern,urban, and distinctly Asian elements. The front ofhouse includes cozy lounge seating and exposedbrick original to the building, but that’s nothingcompared to the real draw of the location – a4,000 sq. ft., enclosed stone patio, set for livemusic and mingling throughout the evenings.
The Brownstone Steakhouselocated at 585 Market Ave., NHighlights: steak, seafood, full bar. Lunch and din-ner Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Fri. 11 -12a.m., dinner Sat. 4 p.m. - 12 a.m. (330) 580-4444 •TheBrownstoneSteakhouse.com
Named for the desirable brick residences built inthe late 1800s, The Brownstone Steakhouse hasstruck just the right balance in the diningambiance and exquisite touches have beenadded to the beautiful bones of the historic build-ing. The total experience at the Brownstone is inti-mate and comfortable, a delicious, traditionalsteakhouse fare awaits you!
Prepare to be delighted by the finest USDA Primeand Angus cuts of beef, Kobe steaks, chops andribs, fresh scallops, salmon and other seafood.Coming for lunch? Get started with the CourtyardKobe Sliders, three mini Kobe burgers toppedwith gruyere cheese. The lunchtime lineup also
features a delectable array of burgers, freshwraps and salads.
Thorpe’s Market Avenue Grill located at 320Market Ave. S inside the McKinley Grand Hotel.Highlights: pasta bar, full bar, reservations accept-ed. Breakfast, lunch & dinner Mon. - Sun. (330) 454-5000 • McKinleyGrandHotel.com
Casual Dining
Arcadia Grille located at 321 Court Ave. NWHighlights: steaks, chops and pasta, full bar.Breakfast Sat. & Sun., lunch Mon. - Sat., dinnerMon. - Sat. (330) 454-6055 • ArcadiaGrille.biz
Cheese ‘N’ Crackers Deli located inside theStark County Courthouse at 115 Central PlazaNorth. Highlights: sandwiches, wraps, soups andsalads. Breakfast and lunch Mon. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. (330) 451-7580
The Conestoga located at 217 Second St. NWHighlights: sandwiches & paninis, soups & salads.Lunch hours Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (330) 458-0834
Esber’s Restaurant & Loungelocated at 414 12th St. NEHighlights: steak, seafood, Middle Eastern dishes,full bar. Lunch and dinner Mon. - Sat. (330) 455-7522 • Esbers.com
George’s Loungelocated at 229 Cleveland Ave. NWHighlights: roast beef, full bar. Lunch Tues. - Fri.(330) 452-0029
Midtown Café & Delilocated at 204 Walnut Ave. SEHighlights: Boars Head meats, tabouli, hummus,lentils & rice. Breakfast and lunch Mon. - Fri.(330) 454-6335
Mr. DD’s at 218 Cleveland Ave. SW Highlights:sandwiches, salads, drinks and snacks to go.Breakfast and lunch Mon. - Fri.
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Napoli’s Italian Eaterylocated at 221 Market Ave. NHighlights: pizza, pasta, calzones, full bar. Lunch &dinner Mon. - Sat. (330) 452-7456Original Arcade Coneylocated at 215 Tuscarawas St. WHighlights: coneys, sandwiches, salads, soups andsnacks. Lunch Mon. - Fri. (330) 454-2294
Patrick’s Drive-In (Seasonal) located at 1001 Cleveland Ave. NWHighlights: foot-long coneys, midway-style fries,thick milkshakes. Lunch and light dinner Mon. -Sun.(330) 452-3933
Samantha’s Downtown located at 138 2nd St. SWHighlights: soups, pies. Breakfast, lunch & dinnerMon. - Fri., breakfast & lunch Sat. & Sun. (330) 453-1110
Thatsa Wrapp located at 600 Sixth St. NWHighlights: wraps, salads and breakfast pastries.Breakfast, lunch and light dinner M-F 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sat. 8a.m. - 4 p.m. (330) 452-9727
Sweet Treats & Coffee Houses
Carpe Diem located at 215 Market Ave. NFeatures coffee, tea and more with the utmostattention to friendly, personal service. Hours: 7a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 12 noon on Sat.(330) 455-2326 • CarpeDiemCoffeeShop.com
Rousseau’s Feast Coffee Shop at 2nd AprilGalerie located at 324 Cleveland Ave. NWoffers coffee, cocoa and more. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Mon. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sat. (330) 451-0924 • SecondApril.org
Heggy’s Candy Company located at 743Cleveland Ave. NW offers wrapped chocolatesand roasted nuts of incomparable taste, qualityand freshness. Hours: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sat. (330) 455-7703 • Heggys.com
Muggswigz Coffee & Tea Co. located at137 Walnut Ave. NE roasts coffee andblends teas on-site and offers local entertain-ment. 7 a.m. to 12 midnight Mon. - Thurs., 7a.m. to 1 a.m. on Fri., 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. onSat., 8 a.m. to 12 midnight on Sun. (330)452-6336 • Muggswigz.com
Patrick’s Drive-In (Seasonal) located at 1001Cleveland Ave. NW offers a wide-variety offrozen treats. Highlights: thick milkshakes, sundaes,soft-serve, hard ice cream. Hours: 10 a.m. to 9:30p.m. Mon. - Sun. (330) 452-3933
The Warehouse520 4th Street NECanton, OH, 44702TheWarehouseinCanton.com
Crew Night Club Alternative Lifestyle304 Cherry Ave. NE(330) 452-2739CrewNightClub.com
How important is it to dine, shop and play downtown?
The Canton Development Partnership andSpecial Improvement District is a new memberof The 3/50 Project, a campaign to “save thebrick and mortars our nation is built upon.”Read on to learn about this important move-ment – and the staggering figures. We’re sureyou’ll be convinced that local economiesdepend on you, and you them, for a healthyeconomic landscape.
Spread the word! Own a local business, or just love all things local? Head toThe350Project.net and sign up as a member – it’s free, and there are many ways to help get the word out about buying local!
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The 2011 Canton Farmers’ Market is look-ing for new vendors! Locally grown andproduced items are needed to fill out theofferings of the market. Favorite vendorswill return to help create an incredibleassortment of foods, fresh-cut flowers,baked goods and plants. This year’s mar-ket will be hosted every Saturday fromJune 16 through October 15 in down-town Canton.
Vendor applications are available now !Please visit www.CantonFarmersMarket.com
to download. Vendor spaces are available ona first-come, first-served basis and a fee dis-count is available to early applicants throughApril 1.
Volunteers wanted! The market is also seek-ing volunteers to help with a variety of activi-ties. Please contact market manager Corleon“CJ” Assent at [email protected] (330) 458-2091 with vendor or volunteerinquiries.
Garden OpensIt’s time to get seeds planted! The DowntownCanton Summit Neighborhood CommunityGarden is ready to roll with more spacesavailable. For just a fee of just $10, garden-ers have access to a 8’x 9’ garden plot, tools, wa ter and assistance in getting started. Contact garden coordinator MarcieOtto at [email protected] toget started!
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n Saturday, June 4, the eighthannual COLOR DOWNTOWNproject will take place in down-town Canton.
This annual planting of colorful flowers in thedowntown flowerbeds continues to be an important beautification element in the center city.Once again, volunteers from church groups, areabusinesses, youth groups and downtown propertyowners are needed to help with the planting.
All volunteers should meet at 8 a.m. at the CantonRegional Chamber of Commerce. The DowntownCanton Special Improvement District will providethe funds to buy the flowers and other plantingmaterials for this year’s project.
To volunteer for this project, or for more informa-tion, please contact Annette Rosenberger atCanton Regional Chamber of Commerce at(330) 456-0468, or email [email protected].
2011 Canton Farmers’ Market!
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