Video: The Serving Life Downstairs at the Main Street Grille

The downstairs bartender at Main Street Grille has personality to share. Melisa Venditti's infectious laugh and witty outlook on life will bring a smile to your face.

Editor's note: This story was originally published in November 2011 and is being refeatured on North Canton Patch today in light of Small Business Saturday this weekend. Main Street Grille's downstairs bartender Melissa Venditti shares her philosophy on listening, laughing and serving drinks in the basement of the North Canton restaurant.

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Bennet’s Announces New Serta Sleep Shop in North Canton

Bennet’s Appliance Centers, Inc. recently unwrapped a brand new Serta mattress showroom, just in time for Christmas

Beyond Christmas Ale: Try Hard Ciders, Belgium and Pumpkin Beers

Local craft beer aficionados share their holiday favorites to help you expand your beer palate. And you can get them close to home.

Rozi's Wine & Liquor House Inc. 14900 Detroit Ave.  Lakewood 216-221-1119 Rozi's Manager Bill Barak gave us the rundown between the two general classifications of Christmas-time beers, Christmas or spiced and winter warmers. “Winter warmers are scotch ales or strong ales. Basically they are heavier more malty. They warm your belly. They are thick and thus take longer to get through. “Then you have your Christmas beers which are spice beers. The actual classification is spice or vegetable beers is the broad style.” In his opinion Ohio is the leader of the spice beers as far as Christmas ales go. There really aren't other areas that produce it or produce it as well as we do, he said. Winter warmer craft beer selection: Breckenridge Christmas…

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Debbie Palmer

9:43 am on Thursday, November 15, 2012

Tom, I hope I didn't imply there was a decision for Patch to shift its focus away from local news -- there wasn't. There was a company-wide decision to cover the elections closely, especially with so many Presidential candidate appearances in northeast Ohio, which did generate a LOT of debate in our Comments section. But you'll find each Patch site is still dedicated to covering local news and …   more ›

Eat Out On Thanksgiving Instead of Cooking

These restaurants are open on Thanksgiving, but some may require reservations in advance.

There's no rule that says you have to cook on Thanksgiving and while you could order the dinner to go, eating out eliminates the cleaning up part of the holiday.  356 Fighter Group Restaurant 4919 Mount Pleasant St. NW North Canton 330-494-3500 Features dine-in Thanksgiving buffet. Taste Restaurant and Lounge 2317 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 216-932-3170 Features dine-in or carry-out Traditional Thanksgiving meal, Turkey, side dishes and dessert as well as holiday specials. Boston Market 14833 Detroit Ave. Lakewood 216-228-1236 Boston Market offers several options for your Thanksgiving meal. You can dine-in, order pre-made heat & serve meals, or order a catered dinner for pick-up or delivery. Their website details the combinations …

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Thanksgiving Feasts To Go: All the Trimmings, None of the Work

Too busy to cook or have you burned the turkey? Patch to the rescue. Check out this list of restaurants and grocery stores that will take care of your Thanksgiving Feast.

There's no rule that says you have to cook on Thanksgiving and while eating out eliminates the need to clean up, you could enjoy the comfort of home without the work by ordering Thanksgiving to go. Many of these places need you to order in advance.  (*some places require advance ordering) BUBBA'S Q 820 Center Road Avon 440-937-7859 Features Bubba's Q smoked turkeys and brown glazed hams. Contact catering for further details. Carriage House Bakery & Market 36741 Detroit Road Avon Features takeout holiday side dishes, desserts and other bread based bakery for Thanksgiving. Giant Eagle 31990 Walker Rd.  Avon Lake 440-933-5078 Features pre-made traditional Thanksgiving meal, turkey, side dishes and dessert. Order by November 18, 2012 Heinen's …

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Two Bucks and a Halloween Costume Got These Folks Insanely Cheap Chipotle 'Booritos'

Nearly every person who walked in the door of the North Canton Chipotle on Halloween was decked out in a costume, ready to chow down on a $2 burrito

Chipotle diners across the country scored a $2 "boorito" on Halloween, as long as they were dressed up in costume. North Canton Patch stopped in to the North Canton Chipotle around 8 p.m. that night and nearly every person walking through the door was decked out in some sort of costume — a trio of Bears in the Big Blue House, Pebbles Flinstone and a couple of cowgirls, just to name a few.

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North Canton Collision Management Still Beaming Over Summer Improvements

The auto body shop has a new exterior, a new eco-friendly paint booth and lots more improvements. And, according to owner Jeff Coen, compliments are still rolling in.

Noticed North Canton Collision looking a little different these days? The auto shop has ditched the old brick look for something a little more modern — some might say a little fancier and a little brighter — this summer, and it's been a big hit with the community, manager Kerri Wolf said. Customers and community members haven't been shy about sharing their thoughts with the employees at North Canton Collision, either. In fact, one of the most interesting compliments came from a North Canton Police officer. "He wanted to know if he needed to wear a tie to come see us now," Wolf said. Other improvements, in addition to the new exterior, started with a new roof because, with the old one, it "poured inside when it rained," Wolf said. Other …

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Chuck Osborne

11:23 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012

I stopped by a couple months back to compliment Jeff on the improvements to his shop. Much to Jeff 's credit, he did not come to the city asking for tax abatements to make the improvements like some business owners in North Canton have done. North Canton Collision does its part to support the community. We need more business owners like Jeff who do not expect corporate handouts. I "tip my hat" to…   more ›