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Speaking of Cocktails... by Madison Maniaci
After living in Lorain for thirty years, Kurt and Page Hernon decided to open their lively bar, Speak of the Devil, in December 2017. Located at 201 West Fifth Street in Lorain now sit the quaint neighborly hangouts, Speak of the Devil (SOTD) and AWOL. Kurt and Page were originally from Warren and Arcadia, Ohio, respectively, but decided to move to Lorain and pursue a more coastal lifestyle. After working as an air traffic controller, Kurt decided to pursue his passion for crafting historical cocktails, and Speak of the Devil was born.
"We knew we wanted to do a cocktail bar. We would visit other places near Cleveland that were similar to our vibe, and we would always see people from Lorain there."
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Instead of driving to Cleveland thirsty for a craft cocktail, Kurt and Page began their journey making an array of historical drinks, which have since become a major hit here in Lorain.
"We love this city and couldn't imagine opening a bar anywhere else, so we went for it."
Lorain Local Magazine | page 30 photos by Jen Navarro
