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Kobalt Owner Renames Bar 'The Social Room'

Owner Jim Grenwis, a '93 Heights High grad, pays homage to his alma mater.

Cleveland Heights residents and visitors may have noticed that Kobalt on Lee Road got a new name — .

Though it may not be known as Kobalt anymore, it's the same bar.

Owner Jim Grenwis, a 1993 grad, recently renamed the bar to pay homage to the place in the school where students still hang out today. His wife, Jennifer Babcox, is also a Heights grad.

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There is one other new feature — the bar will offer patio seating during the warmer months.

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