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« Reply #60 on: July 01, 2008, 10:04:31 PM »

I love public transit as much as the next guy, but I've wanted a Testarossa since I was like 6 years old. I don't think the point is to drive it as much as stare at it lovingly.

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« Reply #61 on: July 15, 2009, 10:57:24 AM »

These are always fun...espically when they have the announcer there:

Alta House to host Little Italy Bocce Cup
Posted by Sun News July 14, 2009 16:46PM

Alta House again will host this weekend's annual John Anthony Cipullo Little Italy Bocce Cup.

Hours of competition are 6-11 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

All proceeds go to Alta House, a nonprofit organization that provides social, recreational and human services to the Little Italy and greater Cleveland communities.

More at cleveland.com http://blog.cleveland.com/chagrinheraldsun/2009/07/alta_house_to_host_little_ital.html


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« Reply #62 on: August 20, 2009, 03:38:07 PM »

The empty storefront at Murray Hill and Cornell/Edgehilll be getting a new pizza place (very close to Valentino's to the owners dismay).

The owner is the same owner as Gusto.  I believe they've already started converting it.
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« Reply #63 on: August 20, 2009, 04:08:24 PM »

The empty storefront at Murray Hill and Cornell/Edgehilll be getting a new pizza place (very close to Valentino's to the owners dismay).

The owner is the same owner as Gusto.  I believe they've already started converting it.

That place has housed so many unsuccessful restaurants......
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« Reply #64 on: August 20, 2009, 04:19:48 PM »

^^No, the old art gallery.  Il Bacio is still there and doing well.
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« Reply #65 on: August 20, 2009, 04:26:23 PM »

^^No, the old art gallery.  Il Bacio is still there and doing well.

Ooooo, I haven't been over there in a while.  So the, uh, mob front finally closed up shop, lol?
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« Reply #66 on: October 09, 2009, 03:50:43 PM »

Check it out...on display in Little Italy:

Cleveland comics legend Harvey Pekar toasted with 70th birthday `Harvey Heads' collection

The Pekar Project had it’s real-world unveiling with a party Oct. 2 at The Pennello Gallery, 12407 Mayfield Rd., in Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood. The gallery is displaying original art from the webcomics series in a new exhibition, “The Pekar Project Live: From Web to Walls.”

You can see photos, video and a report of the opening night party on the alternative-comics Web site: http://thedailycrosshatch.com/2009/10/05/from-the-streets-of-cleveland-a-weekend-with-harvey-pekar/



MORE AT CLEVELAND.COM http://www.cleveland.com/people/index.ssf/2009/10/post_1.html
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« Reply #67 on: November 20, 2009, 08:53:28 AM »

Askmen.com has Cleveland's Little Italy as the #3 on their top ten list.  At least men seem to like it!

http://www.askmen.com/top_10/travel/top-10-little-italies_3.html
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« Reply #68 on: November 20, 2009, 09:08:23 AM »

Thats #3 in the WORLD!
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« Reply #69 on: November 20, 2009, 12:01:57 PM »

It should be #1!
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« Reply #70 on: November 20, 2009, 08:34:11 PM »

Has anyone heard anything about any plans to rejuvenate Mayfield Theater? What a wasted space in a prime spot in L.I. Would make a great spot for foreign films, Italian films, specifically.... performing arts, or maybe even a small specialty market. Also, the corner red brick building...don't know the name...but the former Corbo's building. A great structure needing some TLC. Are they for sale? What's the word?
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« Reply #71 on: November 21, 2009, 03:53:34 PM »

To Murry Hill:
WOW that is amazing!!
You seem to know a lot about Little Italy.  I saw a few of your posts and im really impressed!  Are you from the area? I would really like to know more history behind it.
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« Reply #72 on: November 21, 2009, 03:58:48 PM »

^ Me? Noooo.... I am not from the actual neighborhood... but I like it and was interested in learning more about those buildings. I know at one time the theater was utilized in the mid-70's...was it not....anyone? I lived on Overlook, right above Little Italy and frequented it a lot. I am on the west side now, but still love it there. I know farther up-thread the buildings I mentioned have been discussed...and surely people want to see something done with them...But I was just checking in again if there were any updates
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« Reply #73 on: November 21, 2009, 06:49:25 PM »

^^As the post says, E 4th Diva was asking Murray Hill. :lol:
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« Reply #74 on: November 21, 2009, 06:54:30 PM »

HA!  Overlooked that... DUH! on me!
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« Reply #75 on: November 21, 2009, 06:58:14 PM »

Has anyone heard anything about any plans to rejuvenate Mayfield Theater? What a wasted space in a prime spot in L.I. Would make a great spot for foreign films, Italian films, specifically.... performing arts, or maybe even a small specialty market. Also, the corner red brick building...don't know the name...but the former Corbo's building. A great structure needing some TLC. Are they for sale? What's the word?

Using the Mayfield Theater as an arts cinema seems like a good idea, but would probably face the same problems that plagued the old Centrum Theater in Coventry-lack of parking.  Unfortunately when people want to see a movie they like cheap and easy parking.  I wish someone was willing to restore it and prove me wrong though.
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« Reply #76 on: November 21, 2009, 07:07:39 PM »

Clinic ranked #2 on that site listed above for heart hospitals... http://www.askmen.com/top_10/travel/top-10-american-hospitals_2.html

It relates... rich food, heartburn, heart attack..hospitals.. At least your close when you get the pains! ;-)
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« Reply #77 on: November 21, 2009, 07:53:54 PM »

Terry Tarantino has been looking into the old mayfield theater.  Not sure how pending it really is on his agenda though:

From: http://www.cleveland.com/arts/index.ssf/2009/05/cleveland_restaurateur_terry_t_2.html

Tarantino's wanderlust is leading him back home -- to Little Italy -- for his latest adventure. He plans to renovate the old Mayfield movie theater and turn it into a bar-restaurant.

"I'm thinking of something with a Venetian theme that serves light meals and hosts string quartets and piano players," says Tarantino. "I'm still working on the details."


Also I think there is a blip on www.littleitalycleveland.com/
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« Reply #78 on: November 21, 2009, 07:57:14 PM »

To Murry Hill:
WOW that is amazing!!
You seem to know a lot about Little Italy.  I saw a few of your posts and im really impressed!  Are you from the area? I would really like to know more history behind it.

I barely talk about it, but thanks for being impressed!  If you want to know some details, definitely PM me.  welcome to the forum
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« Reply #79 on: November 21, 2009, 08:18:36 PM »

Terry Tarantino has been looking into the old mayfield theater.  Not sure how pending it really is on his agenda though:

From: http://www.cleveland.com/arts/index.ssf/2009/05/cleveland_restaurateur_terry_t_2.html

Tarantino's wanderlust is leading him back home -- to Little Italy -- for his latest adventure. He plans to renovate the old Mayfield movie theater and turn it into a bar-restaurant.

"I'm thinking of something with a Venetian theme that serves light meals and hosts string quartets and piano players," says Tarantino. "I'm still working on the details."


Also I think there is a blip on www.littleitalycleveland.com/



That would be great.  I like his style and story.  He tries to do something out of the ordinary...

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« Reply #80 on: November 21, 2009, 09:14:04 PM »

Has anyone heard anything about any plans to rejuvenate Mayfield Theater? What a wasted space in a prime spot in L.I. Would make a great spot for foreign films, Italian films, specifically.... performing arts, or maybe even a small specialty market. Also, the corner red brick building...don't know the name...but the former Corbo's building. A great structure needing some TLC. Are they for sale? What's the word?

Using the Mayfield Theater as an arts cinema seems like a good idea, but would probably face the same problems that plagued the old Centrum Theater in Coventry-lack of parking.  Unfortunately when people want to see a movie they like cheap and easy parking.  I wish someone was willing to restore it and prove me wrong though.

This neighborhood is a walkers neighborhood--and while many visit from all over and drive, that's fine, but I would not want to sacrifice this neighborhood's walkable appeal with a parking lot or deck. There are enough people within walking distance of this place who live nearby and could sustain the theater. I lived there for a while and rarely drove anywhere. It would be beyond me that anyone who does would not chose to walk to all the little jaunts--unless you were completely physically unable--and part of the reason many people are so unhealthy these days is because they drive everywhere. Given the right mix, promotion, I could see things be a success.

The Tarantino idea sounds classy too... But I would actually like to move back into the neighborhood and would like to see a couple things open that are functional to daily neighborhood needs...Perhaps another small grocer....Not a convenient store---but a real grocer--no lottery or rot gut alcohol. Maybe a little more specialty because I like to cook.
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« Reply #81 on: November 22, 2009, 08:37:43 AM »

I would love to see the old Corbo's storefront (corner of mayfield and murray hill) turned into a decked-out Italian Deli.  In my opinion that's the one thing the neighborhood is missing...besides a real grocery store.  Spuzzilo's helps with things a little bit.
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« Reply #82 on: November 22, 2009, 11:55:34 AM »

^ That sounds like a great idea!  Fresh breads, cheeses, meats, some good produce....essentials, etc...  Imports. I shop at the food co-op still....  sort of in the neighborhood, I guess...but the main drag in the heart of L.I needs something as you mention that is complimentary to the theme of the neighborhood---and that would do it. I think there are enough restaurants at the moment...but lacking in the kind of thing you describe.
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« Reply #83 on: November 28, 2009, 03:00:43 PM »

Does anyone know whats going on with that big @ss building on random road that was an eyesore???  In the last month they have knocked all of the windows out of it and i just saw some guys doing some work on it today.  I always thought that would be an awesome spot for something...no clue that they could possibly do with it though.
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