The entrepreneurs behind Piccadilly Artisan Yogurt, who opened their first location in the old Grog Shop on Coventry Road less than a year ago, will open their second location in Ohio City this fall.

Adrian and Cosmin Bota, Romanian-born brothers who grew up in Parma, both worked at the West Side Market as teenagers. They intend to source as many ingredients as possible from the market and other local vendors.

The Ohio City location is a slender, 1,100-square-foot storefront that’s sandwiched between Crop and Bonbon Cafe in the 2500 block of Lorain Avenue. Adrian Bota says the location, which will offer the same organic, self-serve frozen yogurt that’s available in the Coventry store, is perfect for the urban-oriented company.

“Our whole focus was not to be in the suburbs, and to focus on urban areas we’re both interested in and want to promote,” says Bota. “We were looking for areas in Cleveland that had same vibe [as Coventry Village] and that we could be a part of. Ohio City was our top choice for expansion. It’s a great place because people are moving back and they’re really interested in reviving that neighborhood.”
       
Bota says the new store will feature unique, creative design with an urban flair. Ariel and Otelia Vergez of design firm Vergez Inc. helped design the interior, which will feature refinished plywood design accents, tables made from reclaimed wood, and a lounge area that might feature a porch swing (the Botas haven’t made up their minds yet). Local architect John Williams developed the interior plans.