Peace, Love & Subs

How does a person overcome disadvantage, failure, and adversity to become a recognized leader in his profession? By not only ceaselessly following his passion but channeling that passion into something anyone and everyone can appreciate. Peace, Love, & Subs: the True Cosmic Dave Story, is the compelling memoir of Dave ("Cosmic Dave") Lombardy, child of the '60s, and founder of the iconic Dave's Cosmic Subs chain, twenty-eight locations in four states. Come along with Dave as he follows his love of rock and roll, and its timeless message of love and peace, and creates a beloved Cleveland institution.

Dave Lombardy's entrepreneurial spirit created Dave's Cosmic Subs, a movement that brought Dave's to us that will last forever.

Touching, thoughtful, and often hilarious, Dave's story entertains with tales of acting in Hollywood, playing rock and roll in San Francisco, and finally finding his destiny in his own back yard. From Coventry to Haight-Ashbury, from watching the Beatles to playing with Huey Lewis, from playwright to undisputed sandwich king, and from the depths of despair to the top of the world, Dave's story has a little of something for everyone. And through it all runs the incontrovertible theme of Dave's life: Peace, love, and rock and roll!

"I met Dave in his Chagrin Falls store and had the absolute best sandwich of my adult life. I applaud his quirky approach-very original. He is affable and uniquely philosophical, as are his sandwiches." -Geraldo Rivera

"What a colorful life. And what fantastic subs. Dave created a sub empire out of a little shop in tiny Chagrin Falls. Amazing!" -Michael Belkin, Live Nation/Belkin Productions

"A revealing and psychedelic life journey-always dreaming big but never forgetting his past, culminating in the creation of the best and most unique sub chain in the country. Enjoy the ride in this soul-baring and entertaining trip fantastic!" -Thomas R. Brule, Brule Law Firm, LLC

"Not just Chagrin Falls, but all over northeast Ohio. They are great subs and I have always loved the concept. Great job, Dave!" -Judson A. Kline, Mayor of Orange Village, Ohio

"I went to high school with Dave Lombardy. There is no doubt that he was destined for great things. I remember when he opened his first sub shop; he made Subway look like a homemade lemonade stand. Dave was just incredible. Obviously, other people realized that, too, and bought franchises. His book tells us the story of how it happened. It's a lesson we can all learn from and build our businesses accordingly. Thanks, Dave, for giving us the secret sauce to success."

- David Spero, President/CEO, David Spero Management, Inc

"What my parents created, people can only hope to do. It will forever be a part of their lives and will always remain 'Dave's Cosmic Subs.'" -Brandon Lombardy

"I remember the days when I was a little girl, I would beg my father almost every night to let me climb into his two-door Mercedes to turn on the car radio and blast "Ride My Seesaw" by The Moody Blues. My father taught me true love for music. When my parents first opened Dave's in Chagrin Falls, they asked me to paint a small mural inside the shop, which, to this day, is still there. Little did I know then that the artistry and drive in my parents would come through me in every aspect of my life today. The energetic atmosphere, the 70s electric tunes, the juicy Italian sandwiches-it's the love story of Dave's Cosmic Subs. Proud of my parents and my brother for believing and building a company that will live on forever."

-Rachael Lombardy

"My husband created something that people said he never could. Nothing's been as gratifying as watching him prove them all wrong." -Maryann Lombardy

Dave Lombardy is the founder of Dave's Cosmic Subs, now with twenty-eight locations in four states. His rock-and-roll-themed shops are routinely voted number one by local media, with his tuna sub once declared "Best in the Country" by Rolling Stone Magazine. Dave's life has been a whirlwind mixture of theater, music, and business success, and his book "Peace, Love, & Subs" explores his passion for life despite hardships and downtimes. Dave lives in the Cleveland area with Maryann, his business partner and wife of thirty-eight years.

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