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Coventry Village was also the former home of the [[Dobama Theater]]. Other attractions include Record Revolution, which boasts an impressive array of classic vinyl, and the clothing store Sunshine. Former attractions include the vintage/specialty clothing store Renaissance Parlor, which has since moved into the basement of North [[Collinwood]]'s [[Beachland Ballroom]], and High Tide/Rock Bottom, whose founder retired after more than thirty years and has since ceded the space to Big Fun. An [[American Apparel]] store recently opened. |
Coventry Village was also the former home of the [[Dobama Theater]]. Other attractions include Record Revolution, which boasts an impressive array of classic vinyl, and the clothing store Sunshine. Former attractions include the vintage/specialty clothing store Renaissance Parlor, which has since moved into the basement of North [[Collinwood]]'s [[Beachland Ballroom]], and High Tide/Rock Bottom, whose founder retired after more than thirty years and has since ceded the space to Big Fun. An [[American Apparel]] store recently opened. |
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Coventry is often thought of as [[Northeast Ohio]]'s [[hippie]] community; serving Cleveland's [[creative class]] like a [[North Coast]] [[Haight-Ashbury]] since the 1960s. |
Coventry is often thought of as [[Northeast Ohio]]'s [[hippie]] community; serving Cleveland's [[creative class]] like a [[North Coast]] [[Haight-Ashbury]] since the 1960s. Recently though, the area has become more and more corporate, with stores like the Gap moving into the neighborhood. |
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Revision as of 15:22, 9 December 2006
Coventry Village is a commercial district in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. It is frequently shortened to Coventry in speech. The district is frequented by residents of Cleveland Heights and students from nearby colleges and universities, particularly Case Western Reserve University which is nearby. The area has a thriving music scene, including rock club the Grog Shop and its liquor lounge counterpart, the B-Side.
Restaurants in the area include Hunan Coventry, Mint Cafe, Pacific East, Winking Lizard Tavern, Tommy's (Tommy Fello is an official with the Coventry Special Improvement District committee), Que Tal, BD's Mongolian Barbeque, Doghouse hot dog resturaunt, and Chipotle. A retro/kitschy/classic toy store, Big Fun, also attracts visitors.
Coventry Village was also the former home of the Dobama Theater. Other attractions include Record Revolution, which boasts an impressive array of classic vinyl, and the clothing store Sunshine. Former attractions include the vintage/specialty clothing store Renaissance Parlor, which has since moved into the basement of North Collinwood's Beachland Ballroom, and High Tide/Rock Bottom, whose founder retired after more than thirty years and has since ceded the space to Big Fun. An American Apparel store recently opened.
Coventry is often thought of as Northeast Ohio's hippie community; serving Cleveland's creative class like a North Coast Haight-Ashbury since the 1960s. Recently though, the area has become more and more corporate, with stores like the Gap moving into the neighborhood.