Amanda Crouse
News Editor
Recently Opened
On June 30, ice cream parlor and dairy shop The Milkhouse officially opened to the public. Located on 147 S Market St. in a historic building that formerly served as a livestock feed store, The Milkhouse offers hand-dipped ice cream, milkshakes and cheeses, among other dairy products. All dairy is sourced locally in Ohio from Springhill Dairy Farm and Pine Tree Dairy.
The Retriever on Liberty, a farm-to-table dinner restaurant, opened its doors in December 2025. The restaurant also features a wine “lab,” in which patrons can select from a list of local, domestic and international wines while enjoying appetizers. The menu rotates seasonally.
In March, a new running supply store opened on 131 N Market St. The Aid Station sells footwear, athletic clothing and other accessories geared toward runners.
Coming Soon
Latin Soul Goods, a Latin American market, announced that it will soon be open to the public. The market will offer products from across Latin America, including coffee beans and chocolate. On their website, the owners state that they have “Ecuadorian roots and a love for Latin American Culture.” Latin Soul Goods is located at 2651 Cleveland Rd, and will be open on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
French restaurant The Marquette is slated to open during fall 2026. Located at 127 W Liberty St., The Marquette will serve brunch, lunch and dinner, as well as an assortment of zero-proof mocktails. The restaurant will be owned by Rachel and Mike Middleton, who operated out of Local Roots a few years prior, and own the MARR’s Cafe at the University of Akron. On Facebook, the owners stated that they have yet to receive alcohol or liquor licenses for the establishment.
The owners of Andio Sisters, a catering and grab-and-go meal company that operates out of Local Roots, will be opening a brunch and lunch restaurant at 150 W Liberty St. Gina Bertelli of the Andio Sisters also operates Hey Chicky, a food truck serving fried chicken and other chicken-based dishes.
The Wooster Voice is not affiliated with or sponsored by any of the businesses mentioned above.
