LEMON GROVE CAFE SET TO OPEN IN DOWNTOWN

From The Vindicator:

Organic coffee, beer from small Northeast Ohio brewers, poetry readings, discussion groups and gourmet grilled-cheese sandwiches will be staples of the Lemon Grove, a downtown restaurant/bar expected to open in mid-June.

“I wouldn’t do it anywhere else but downtown Youngstown,” said Harver, 26, born and reared in the city. “There’s a great misconception in the area that downtown is unsafe. But it is safe, and we have a great community business down here. There’s a resurgence. People are looking for places with character, and downtown Youngstown is full of character.”

The Lemon Grove will feature live music, theater, lecturers, discussion groups, poetry readings and art displays, he said.

The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 a.m., Harver said. (full article)

• Lemon Grove Cafe website