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...
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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...
FIRST: EuroGyro
Located at 107 S. Depeyster St., the pool tables and stocked bar at EuroGyro drive students there for some after hours fun. With TouchTunes booming and honey gold pizza’s galore, it's...
FIRST: Bell Tower Brewing Co.
After spending almost two years looking for the right property for their brewery, Ryan Tipton and the other two owners of Bell Tower Brewing settled on a building located...
FIRST: Skullz Salon
Everyone is cool enough for Skullz Salon, according to owner Angelique Manns.
The spot, which opened its doors in 2007 at 113 Cherry St. in Kent, offers a range of services from...
FIRST: Defiance Tattoos
Defiance Tattoos offers services for any tattoo, piercing or jewelry change that customers may desire.
Defiance opened in 2006, putting the store near their 20th year serving...
