"The Greenhouse Tavern is guided by two principles: the idea that the proximity of the farm and soil to a restaurant correlates to the quality of its food and that environmentally conscious or green business practices are fundamental. Using these two complementary principles they serve food inspired by classic recipes interpreted with local ingredients in a casual atmosphere at approachable prices."

Formerly known as Sheriff Street, East 4^th Street has catered to food and entertainment in Cleveland since the 19^th century. In the 1920's, the local restaurant chain Stoner's opened a location along East 4^th Street, number of locations in the city. A decade later, Stoner's was supplanted by Farrell's Restaurant, which specialized in seafood, and a succession of restaurants followed, serving clients shopping at nearby department stores or working in local businesses.

East 4^th Street stands at the heart of Cleveland, adjacent to Public Square and Euclid Avenue , which the 1893 Baedeker's Travel Guides called the "The Showplace of America." Beginning at Public Square, Cleveland's first organized center, and running East toward University Circle and beyond into the suburbs, Euclid Avenue has changed with the city's fortunes. Looking West toward Public Square one sees  the 125 foot central column of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, built in 1894 to commemorate the Civil War.  Atop the central column is the Goddess Freedom defending by the Shield of Liberty. It surrounded by an esplanade and Memorial room. Over 9000 names of Cuyahoga County Civil War veterans are carved into the monument.

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