Hynde to Open Ohio Restaurant

Chrissie Hynde performs at Stubb's barbecue in this March 18, 2006 file photo in Austin, Texas. Hynde will open a vegetarian restaurant in her hometown in late summer 2007. Hynde, lead singer of the Pretenders, has decided to name the restaurant VegeTerranean. (AP Photo/Jack Plunkett) (Jack Plunkett - AP)

AKRON, Ohio -- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Chrissie Hynde is opening a vegetarian restaurant here named VegeTerranean.

Hynde, lead singer of the Pretenders and Akron native, will sing accompanied by an acoustic guitarist at a free concert at the grand opening of the upscale restaurant on Sept. 15.

The restaurant will feature a blend of Mediterranean and vegetarian cuisine. No meat will be served.

Hynde, who lives in England, has brought in a Canton restaurateur as a partner in the venture.