Tremont has always been a magnet for cool, where you expect a little bit of anything. The symbiosis results in an artistic vibe, home to a bookstore (Visible Voice) that stays open late, a nighttime art walk, and comfortable dive bars and veteran restaurateurs alike.

Dante Boccuzzi’s niche is being different. The music lover-chef-restaurant owner has expanded his brand to Akron with DBA and a popular pizza stand at Progressive Field while his Tremont enclave of Dante, Ginko, Dante Next Door and Coda remains entrenched on Professor Avenue.