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Cleveland's White Flower Cake Shoppe in Cleveland (Beachwood area) produces cakes and other goodies that are nothing short of breathtaking. From decadent gourmet cupcakes to delightfully-droolworthy brownies to cakes that are true works of art, the White Flower Cake Shoppe is legendary when it comes to baked goods.

White Flower's wedding and special occasion cakes are perhaps the most visually appealing-- intricate works of art made of high-quality flour, sugar and other pertinent ingredients. The fondant cakes, which are covered in a sweet, edible covering that can be dyed in hundreds of colors, feature amazing designs, vivid hues and shapes that will have you do a double-take.

Famous for their purse cakes, White Flower makes edible creations that are easily mistaken for the real thing. Homemade buttercream frosting, chocolate ganache and other icings and fillings (the raspberry filling with vanilla buttercream icing is my personal favorite) are available as well.
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Cleveland Heights' Coventry Village is possibly one of the most popular evening destinations in the city. A robust, artistic neighborhood with a variety of locally-owned shops, restaurants, concert venues, bars, parks and recreational activities, Coventry is Cleveland's original eclectic neighborhood.

Located in the Euclid Heights Boulevard and Mayfield Road area, Coventry is a one-of-a-kind mix of art, food, nightlife and an overall lively feel that simply cannot be replicated elsewhere in the city. Visitors walk the streets and visit locally-famous cafes and bistros, bars, niche shops and parks that are as inviting as they are innovative.

Coventry's numerous restaurants are arguably the biggest draw to this distinct east-side neighborhood, although it is the delightful amalgamation of businesses that make for the playful and inviting ambience of the area. However, the sheer density of the culinary delights on Coventry is impressive. More than 20 restaurants call Co

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Case Western Reserve University, situated about five miles east of downtown Cleveland, is a research university that is regarded as one of the country's best private educational facilities. Formed when the Case Institute of Technology and Western Reserve University merged in 1967, the college is one of the State of Ohio's most highly regarded.

Case Western Reserve University, or CWRU, is widely known for its medical, law, engineering and technology programs. The 550 acre campus is extensive, with many of the major buildings originally built in the nineteenth century. The student body, which includes undergraduates and postgraduates, is comprised of approximately 10,000 students. Faculty count is 2,400.

CWRU operates a fall and spring semester schedule and also offers an accelerated and optional summer semester. Undergraduate tuition is $35,900 per year (as of 2010), with most students receiving financial aid. The average financial aid award is approximately $34,000.<

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