The carryout side of The Local 937 will open for business this Thursday from 10am – 6pm. The shelves will be stocked with snacks, soda’s, energy drinks, candy, and other small grocery goods, including an ice cream freezer by the time it opens.
Rachel Gannon
Owner Rachel Gannon, a Realtor with Home Experts Realty spends a lot of time flipping houses in St. Anne’s Hill Historic District. When this property on E. Fifth St., that had been built in the mid 1800’s, was at risk of being torn down the neighborhood wasn’t having it. Gannon stepped in and bought the property, which had been a grocery story in the 1860’s, went on to become an ice cream store, costume store and was most recently an antique store. When she showed her father her latest acquisition, he informed her that her grandpa had lived in an apartment upstairs. That confirmed to Gannon that she was meant to bring this property back to life. She says her mantra is “I’ll try anything twice and figure it out as I go.”
She will focus on using local vendors to stock the store. Green Leaf printing has helped her create some tanks, t-shirts and hoodies. Expect sweets from local bakers and more. Gannon, who has used the cities 1st floor fund to help get open wants to support other businesses that benefited from those same funds.
Cuban
As she talked with her neighbors, they encouraged her to add a sandwich shop aspart of the plan. That will be phase two of the opening. She’s been experimenting with products for the sandwich side and has 3 hot and 4 cold sandwiches that have made the menu.
Made on a panini grill the hots will be a Cuban, a Reuben and a Turkey Reuben.
A Chopped Italian wrap, a Veggie sandwich on naan.and a BLT wrap will also be on the menu. Baker Benji will be providing breads for the sandwich shop.
These Chipotle-Ranch Deviled Eggs topped with capers and bacon bits will be available for carry out.
A beer and wine carryout license was applied for back in May, but she’s been informed that the issue may have to go to a vote on a March ballot. She’s currently waiting for word back to so if that is indeed true. If so, she’ll need 128 signatures from neighbors to get on that ballot. And she’ll also need big support for the shop, as the revenue from liquor sales was definitely part of her sales plan to be successful.
The second floor of the building will be
home to Salon on the Hill , with 5 booths for weekly rental.
If you’re a stylist looking for new space, this one is beautiful with a great location!. They are booth rental, supply your own product and tools, write your own schedule, be your own boss!!
The Local 937
1501 E 5th St.
Dayton, OH 45403
Mon – Fri 10am -6pm
Hours subject to change
