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| - 50 years ago, the soda fountain was losing the battle, along with downtown shopping, to that wonder of suburban life, The Mall. Who wanted to go downtown to sit in one shop when you could park free in that cornucopia of conformity and climate control? Soda jerks went the way of the dinosaur, and the new and modern age had no need for such old-fashioned places.
50 years later? We're rediscovering the charm of downtown shopping, neighborhood diners and, yes, soda fountains. Everything old is new again.
Today we stumbled into Sweet Moses for their grand opening. It was only by luck that we happened upon it this first time, but we will definitely be returning there soon and often. The soda shop is decorated with clean lines and a judicious use of antiques that add charm without cluttering the space. The menu features their own ice cream, as well as old-fashioned favorites such as phosphates. The classic-flavored ice creams are delicious, and the sundaes generously sized.
The shop is just around the corner from the Capitol Theater. Is there any better retro date than a movie and then a stop at the soda fountain? Take the time to enjoy this step back in time to the future of Cleveland.
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