FIRST: Off the Wagon
Off the Wagon’s selection of board games and stuffed animals with its nostalgic feeling created customers of all age groups to shop.
Michael Doerge, the assistant manager of...
FIRST: Halloween
If a great night, creative costumes and an insane hangover the next day is desired, then Halloween at Kent State is just the place.
“There were people out and walking around, it...
FIRST: Mike's Place
Mike’s Place is an American restaurant that is one of Kent’s more noticeable landmarks. The restaurant is so eye-catching due to all the extensions to the building. Among them...
FIRST: Brittany Garner, Barflyy Retro Bar & Arcade
Brittany Garner started bartending at 21. Seven years later, after coming back to the profession, she is now the general manager at Barflyy Retro...
FIRST: Haymaker Farmers’ Market
The year-round Haymaker Farmers’ Market, which is open weekly on Saturday mornings downtown, creates community — according to vendor Emily Starcher.
Starcher...
FIRST: Zephyr Pub
Located at 106 W. Main St., Zephyr Pub is a two-story bar known for its live music — but the bar brings much more according to some community members.
Troy Martin, a Kent State...
Cadie Pierce, Photographer
Kent Plaza Cinemas, located at 140 Cherry St. in the University Plaza Shopping Center, shows new feature movies daily. Tickets are $7 for all shows before 5 p.m. in traditional...
Cadie Pierce, Photographer
Kent Lanes, located at 1524 S Water St., offers activities of many sorts. The bowling center features 24 bowling lanes, two sand volleyball courts, a full bar and kitchen. ...
FIRST: Insomnia Cookies
Students looking for late-night sweet treats find a perfect match with Insomnia Cookies, which is open after midnight every day.
Whether they’re staying up late to study...
FIRST: Scribbles Coffee Company
Strings of fairy lights and a wall of syrups may catch patrons’ eyes when they walk into Scribbles Coffee Company to pick up their favorite seasonal coffee or to have...
First: GRAZERS
A menu designed with the goal of meeting everybody’s dietary needs can be found at GRAZERS on 123 N. Water St.
Co-owners Stacey Lasher and business partner Carl Bauer began GRAZERS...
Cadie Pierce, Photographer
The Burnt Pickle, located at 1655 E Main St., features a full bar, live music on the weekends and weekly karaoke night on Wednesdays. Entry to most events costs $5 for those...
