The Van Aken District
The best in local and regional retail.
The Van Aken District is your one-stop destination for the best in local and regional lifestyle brands. We champion entrepreneurs, artisans and the small business spirit. Get to know your shopkeeper, experience craftsmanship and learn how the product – from moto jackets to eyeglasses to potted house plants – was made.
Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore offer premium paint colors to transform your favorite room. No matter the home project you might have, Benjamin Moore's dedicated team will provide expertise and help you create those beautiful interiors and exteriors. Benjamin Moore serves Cleveland, Ohio, and the surrounding areas including Shaker Heights.
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LADDER
LADDER is a retail clothing boutique that supports small, independent designers focused on sustainability. More than just a clothing store, LADDER also hosts community events with musicians, chefs, designers and more. Stylistically, the clothes at LADDER are elevated basics that are comfortable and easy-to-wear, but leave you feeling super chic and pulled together. LADDER stocks clothes for women, men, and littles, up to size 5.
Learn MoreDebra Antolino Interiors
Debra Antolino Interiors
Debra Antolino Interiors is a full service residential interior design firm located in the Historic Van Aken District of Shaker Heights, a renowned residential community.
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The Corner
The Corner in the Van Aken Market Hall offers your originals to the public while helping to turn your creative passions into a successful business.
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AO Office
Introducing an upscale workspace for individuals and small teams in need of privacy, flexibility, and hospitality when working remotely. A new kind of workplace for Shaker Heights rooted in community and designed for local residents. AO is the modern office.
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SLFMKR
SLFMKR is a self-care dedicated modern apothecary changing the definition of self-made. Our mission is simple: helping others to take action in improving their health. We support products that are non-toxic, eco-friendly and cruelty-free. Our store and our partners stand for self-care, self-worth, self-love and clean living. We are beyond a store—we are here to connect with those seeking to improve their health and lives by providing personalized guidance in their self-care journey.
Learn MoreWoofgang Bakery
Woofgang Bakery
Woofgang Bakery is the leading specialty retailer of pet food, pet supplies, and professional pet grooming in North America. This one-of-a-kind store offers the very best in pet care by providing quality products and grooming with a service-oriented approach.
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District Gallery
The District Gallery exhibits and represents an international, national and local group of contemporary artists whose works include painting, drawing, sculpture, prints and photography. We are an experiential space for emerging, mid-career and established artists, and are committed to engaging the community through partnership and education. Additionally, as consultants, we assist in selecting/acquiring art, and provide personalized framing, hanging and installation services.
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Around the Table Yarns
Located in the shopping center off of Chagrin Blvd, we are your local community-centered yarn store. We started this business to create a social space for knitters and crocheters of all backgrounds to come together through community events.
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Frames Unlimited
Frames Unlimited is your local, family-owned resource for custom framing, photo frames, ready-made picture frames, commercial framing, art restoration services, art products and so much more. Our knowledgeable associates are passionate about designing and building inspired framing solutions for all of your artwork and treasured items. With exceptional quality and professional service, we create beautiful additions for all of your spaces to perfectly complement your style, within budget.
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D.O. Summers
In the world of dry cleaners, D.O. Summers Cleaners is a veteran, with over 135 years of experience behind its prestigious name.
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Nature’s Oasis
Nature's Oasis is a small footprint, all-natural foods market and cafe'. Our goal is to support local small businesses by helping to bring their products to market. Our products all meet our strict ingredient & quality standards so that we only bring the best, wholesome products to our customers. We are leading the movement to localize our food supply!
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Core Life Chiropractic
We offer spinal adjustments to correct misalignments and restore proper function to the nervous system, helping your body to heal naturally.
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Adun Spice Co.
Adun Spice Company is a spice shop that has the focus on quality ingredients for intentional food. Our goal is to share spices and ingredients to help you prepare food that is nurturing, evokes good memories and also help you create them with your loved ones.
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STEM Handmade Soaps
Treat yourself, or pamper someone else! STEM Handmade Soap creates all natural soaps, lotions, scrubs, bath bombs and skin care products by hand in their soap studio in Lakewood, Ohio. They only use our good earth’s skin loving ingredients and pure essential oils in all of their products.
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Room Service
Room Service is a lifestyle boutique offering intentional, beautiful and functional goods for both the home and person.
Learn MoreAndrews Color Atelier
Andrews Color Atelier
Erin consults with every client, evaluating the condition and integrity of their hair before beginning any colour technique. Whether it's a color correction, babylights, sombre (subtle ombre) or Balayage, Erin’s colour is always current and her expertise makes her a natural favorite with her loyal clientele.
Learn MoreCleveland Clothing Company
Cleveland Clothing Company
Cleveland Clothing Company is a purveyor of locally-themed clothing, gifts, and accessories. Partners and native Clevelanders Mike Kubinski and Jeff Rees began the company aiming to make something cool, unique, and different.
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Principle Barbershop
Principle Barbershop specializes in classic traditional haircuts with modern finishes. Expect a cool contemporary style built on a foundation of traditional barbering knowledge. The shop is meant to be a gathering place for all. With numerous styles of art and cheap domestic beer, anyone can find themselves comfortable waiting for a haircut or just stopping in to say hello.
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Luster
Luster, a Gift Boutique, offers high-quality gifts including jewelry, handbags and travel accessories curated to meet the needs of discerning shoppers. The specialty shop will feature the jewelry and art of a variety of local artists.
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Manifest
A unique beauty lounge offering beauty services to both men & women while serving distinguished craft cocktails.
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SEE Eyewear
See Eyewear is the purveyor of the most eclectic eyewear in the country, and the company is committed to marrying the highest quality materials with the most advanced designs in prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses. Their collection of high quality, one-of-a-kind styles at an affordable price makes See Eyewear the "go to" locale for eyewear aficionados looking for the closest thing to custom frames, as they say: "Hip without the Rip."
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Shinola
Shinola was established with the belief that products should be built to last, and they should be built in America. Shinola, the former shoe polish company, was re-branded by Tom Kartsotis in 2011 as an American luxury lifestyle brand specializing in hand-crafted watches, bicycles, leather goods, journals, and pet accessories.
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Stump Plants
At STUMP we take pride in our work to select the highest quality plants & sustainably crafted wares from classic terracotta to our custom, artist-made planters.
Learn MoreUniversity Hospitals – Suburban Pediatrics
University Hospitals – Suburban Pediatrics
For over 50 years, the doctors of Suburban Pediatrics have provided pediatric health care to the children of our community. This tradition of caring has allowed us to foster loving, nurturing homes in which to raise healthy and confident children.
Learn MoreWhiskey Grade
Whiskey Grade
Whiskey Grade promotes a quality of life by producing and purveying fuel inspired apparel for men and functional but chic fashion for women. Owner Tom Wronkovich strives to appeal to his customers' fashionable eye with influences from the motorcycling industry.
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Xhibition
Xhibition offers a collection of curated products in fashion, shoes, and accessories. Owner Robert Rosenthal opened the Xhibition's first location in the heart of the rapidly-redeveloping Ohio City in 2014. The concept was inspired by his creative team’s desire to build a store that didn’t quite exist in the marketplace. The mission was to educate and entertain clients.
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