In as little at five weeks, the Historic Gateway District will be home to Restore Cold Press, a fresh juice bar that will also feature small bites catering to vegans, paleos and just about anyone wanting a fresh and nutritious pick-me-up.

Christie Pritt and Adam Wright are the force behind the effort. Both Northeast Ohio natives have boomeranged back to the 216 after relocating to New York City for professional reasons in 2008.

"In Manhattan there's a juice bar on just about every corner," says Wright. "That's where it really started to grow on us."

While in the Big Apple, the couple kept Cleveland on their radar by watching our renaissance from afar. Earlier this year, they decided to fulfill the longstanding desire to launch their own venture.

"We decided to take the leap and start a business of our own," says Pritt.

Located at 1001 Huron Road, the 1,500-square-foot facility previously housed the American Institute of Architects Cleveland Division.

"We opted for a much larger space than the typical juice bar would have because we want to incorporate that community feel into our place," says Wright, noting the 18-foot ceilings and copious windows. He hopes the inviting space will attract book clubs, running clubs and even yoga events.

"We'll have comfortable seating, communal tables and some local artwork," adds Pritt. "Definitely a welcoming atmosphere is what we want to project -- somewhere you feel comfortable staying a while." Monarch Construction is at work on the buildout and Vocon Partners are the lead architects. The space will seat approximately 23.

In addition to cold pressed juices and smoothies, Restore will also offer salads and build-your-own bowls of oatmeal and açaí.

Açaí?

"They're actually Brazilian," says Pritt of the exotic berries' origin. "Basically, they do really well when you mush them up, which sounds weird, but it creates a really nice texture, with almost a chocolatey taste. From there, you can add grains, coconut flakes … whatever toppings you want."

Tentative hours will be Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The couple expects to announce a grand opening date within a month; dependent on how quickly Monarch can finish up.

The privately funded project has been in the works for almost a year. The couple signed the lease late last fall and construction started earlier this month.

So why Cleveland? Why now?

"Just seeing how much growth potential there is in the area, it seemed like the perfect fit for us," says Pritt. "The momentum is in the right direction and we decided now is the time to jump on that trend."

"There is so much going on in downtown Cleveland right now," adds Wright. "There's a great vibe and a good energy. It was kind of a no-brainer to come back."

Restore Cold Pressed is hiring all positions, full- and part-time, with flexible hours. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Adam Wright at restorecoldpressed@gmail.com or 330-806-3893.