My sister-in-law is studying ESL this summer in Parma, and we happened upon Sittoo's, a "faster food" branch of the Aladdin's Eatery chain, only more affordable. We've been going there weekly (or more) all summer long and haven't been disappointed! Full Article [1]. ---------> more
I'm also hosting a few local giveaways on my site. To enter, simply check out the featured independent business (usually their menu or website), and complete a short form. Your information won't be shared, and you'll only hear from me agan if you subscribe [2] or win a prize...
Dinner for 2 from Salmon Dave's in Rocky River [3]
Handmade Handbag from Mushy Kitty by Dani Marie of Brunswick [4]
Swirl Cupcakes in Westlake [5]
And these, while not local, are some other great independent business owners/handmade artists' giveaways:
Natasha Summer Designs (designer aprons) [6]
Botanical Roots (Organic skin and body products) [7]
New giveaways are announced every Friday, and a special multi-site Food Fest! [8] giveaway event is planned for September 7-13. If you'd like to check out some of the independent artists you might have missed, visit my handmade directory [9].
{Disclaimer about advertising for Jeff Buster & Co.} A portion of my meal at Salmon Dave's was comped when I visted the restaurant and the 3 items I reviewed from Botanical Roots were sent to me gratis. A big thank you to Hospitality Restaurant Group & Ashlee of Botanical Roots for helping off-set the expenses necessary to create this valuable content about these wonderful independent businesses! If you would like your business featured as a giveaway sponsor, please contact me at tricialynnchaves [at] gmail [dot] com or sign up via my advertising page [10]. Currently, I am taking limited appointments for reviews as I prepare for my move to Brazil [11] :)
Links:
[1] http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-7351-Exploring-Cleveland-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Sittoos-in-Parma-is-an-Affordable-and-Healthy-Alternative-to-Fast-Food
[2] http://feeds2.feedburner.com/TriciasDish
[3] http://triciachaves.blogspot.com/2009/08/weekly-giveaway-dinner-for-2-from.html
[4] http://triciachaves.blogspot.com/2009/07/weekly-giveaway-this-mushykitty-handbag.html
[5] http://triciachaves.blogspot.com/2009/07/weekly-giveaway-six-swirl-cupcakes.html
[6] http://triciachaves.blogspot.com/2009/08/weekly-giveaway-win-25-from-natasha.html
[7] http://triciachaves.blogspot.com/2009/07/weekly-giveaway-25-in-botanical-roots.html
[8] http://triciachaves.blogspot.com/2009/08/food-fest-giveaway-celebration.html
[9] http://triciachaves.blogspot.com/2009/07/i-was-watching-episode-of-view-one-day.html
[10] http://triciachaves.blogspot.com/2009/02/insightful-article-from-fellow-ac.html
[11] http://movetobrazil.blogspot.com/