The shops of Detroit Shoreway
A great crowd!
We just got back from Made in 216 . This is the brain child of Danielle, owner of a store on Detroit called Room Service. A big believer in helping local artists and manufacturers, Danielle had her first event as a celebration of all things Cleveland. Her shop is a cozy spot on Detroit Ave, just west of 65th Street. The event was so successful that it drew both shoppers and participants alike from all over the city. People poured onto the street and hovered about and crammed in close to see what was new. Danielle, smart woman that she is, realized she had stumbled onto a great idea. This incarnation was an event to rival some of the hottest festivals in the city. She involved the other local merchants. Kitsch City, the fun gift shop, has items like Moses rubber duckies and the best birthday cards in town. Duo Home has some of the coolest home items I have ever seen. Rarely do I enter a store and find that I love EVERYTHING! And they have Stonewall Kitchen products-homestyle sauces and condiments that are like Gramma made em. Just a few doors down, we stopped for a beer at Luxe. The pizzas are amazing here, and the service is phenomenal. This time around, Danielle made use of a large storefront area across the street that is currently empty. Room Service created a huge showroom that allowed a lot of people to see the great products that made right here in 216!
Among my favorite items this year were Sarva Soaps. These hand crafted soaps are all natural and made with eco friendly packaging. The scents are absolutely AMAZING! 
APOC was also well represented. I have written about A Piece Of Cleveland before, but this time I got a chance to see larger designs. In addition to the cutting boards and kitchen items, I got to see some tables, chairs and other exciting furniture. Seeing these items was worth the trip all by itself! The Cleveland Clothing Co was there with his own individual spin on T shirts that celebrate Cleveland. He even created a limited edition made in 216 shirt just for the event! The Made in 216 event continues Saturday from 11-9. There are bands playing at teh Happy Dog both nights, so get out and celebrate all that is Cleveland!
Tags: buy local, Cleveland arts, Events
