Cleveland City Council Passes Legislation to Keep Extended Outdoor Dining, Drinking Options for Restaurants and Bars Through at Least June 2021

by Douglas Trattner on October 21, 2020 at 12:12PM

Today, Cleveland City Council has passed legislation that will renew the temporary program that allows bars and restaurants to extend outdoor seating into parking lots, streets and other public rights-of-way, including on-street parking areas and parklets. The original emergency ordinance was passed in June to help address the negative impact on those businesses from the effects of COVID-19.

Prosperity Social Club Celebrates 15th Anniversary

by Jeff Niesel on October 21, 2020 at 10:57AM

Fifteen years ago today, the Tremont bar formerly known as Dempsey’s Oasis reopened as Prosperity Social Club, a place that offers local brews, classic cocktails and homemade dishes. Prior to COVID restrictions, live music used to be a staple too.

Imports and Ex-Pats: Recent Little Italy Addition Home Bistro Hits All the Right Notes

by Douglas Trattner on October 21, 2020 at 9:08AM

We often hear of restaurants being described as “neighborhood spots,” but what exactly does that mean? Well, there’s the location, for starters, which requires that the restaurant be situated in an actual neighborhood where people live as opposed to, say, a lifestyle center where people shop.

Il Rione in Gordon Square Looks Ahead to Spring 'Grand Reopening' with Expanded Dining Room

by Douglas Trattner on October 20, 2020 at 6:22PM

, we are turning out pies so much faster than when we were a sit-down restaurant, because we had to! We’ve had a chance now to sit and consider how to do things most efficiently.

How Did Cleveland Come to Love Clambakes So Much?

by Douglas Trattner on October 19, 2020 at 5:13PM

says that is born of logistics. Clams were shipped to Cleveland by rail in unrefrigerated cars, and cool weather ensured minimal degradation in quality."

With Financial Assistance from Evergreen, Phoenix Coffee Converts to Employee-Owned Cooperative

by Douglas Trattner on October 19, 2020 at 5:11PM

Phoenix Coffee, a Cleveland-based company that employs 37 people across five Northeast Ohio coffee shops and one wholesale roastery, announced that it is transitioning to a worker-owned cooperative. The wheels were set in motion a few years thanks to former minority partners Shane Hinde and Christopher Feran, both of whom remain as co-general managers of the newly formed worker cooperative.

Updated: Bakersfield Taco Spot in Ohio City to Reopen as Avo Modern Mexican

by Douglas Trattner on October 19, 2020 at 12:21PM

Der Braumeister Hires New Executive Chef to Help Write the 35-Year-Old Restaurant’s Next Chapter

by Douglas Trattner on October 14, 2020 at 4:40PM

For the first time in Der Braumeister’s 35-year history, a non-family member will be serving as executive chef. That person is Jason Quinlan, who will be taking over starting Thursday, October 15th.

'Chase the Flavor' Virtual Cooking Classes to Continue into Winter

by Douglas Trattner on October 14, 2020 at 4:11PM

It’s not too late to “Chase the Flavor,” says organizer Amy Pappas. These cooking classes, held virtually thanks to Zoom, have brought chefs like Doug Katz, Bridget Thibeault, Ben Bebenroth and Ricardo Sandoval into home kitchens for months.

SoHo in Ohio City Announces Plans to Reopen as Fast-Casual Eatery in the Coming Weeks

by Douglas Trattner on October 14, 2020 at 2:29PM

In the midst of too much bad news in the restaurant world, there are some rays of sunshine. One of those rays will be coming from the heart of Ohio City thanks to Nolan Konkoski and Molly Smith.

LockKeepers Has Reopened and Marble Room Will Do the Same in November

by Douglas Trattner on October 14, 2020 at 1:00PM

Cleveland Pizza Week is Coming Nov. 9-15 With $8 Pies for Everyone

by Scene Staff on October 14, 2020 at 8:48AM

After a wildly successful Cleveland Pizza Week in 2019, we are excited to announce the return of the Second Annual week-long Pizza Party! Cleveland Pizza Week will kick off on Monday, November 9th.

Sokolowski's, A True Cleveland Treasure, Has Permanently Closed After 97 Years in Business

by Vince Grzegorek on October 14, 2020 at 8:26AM

They don't get much more Cleveland than Sokolowski's, the nearly century-old Tremont restaurant that's served pierogies and other Polish classics to Presidents, movie stars, professional athletes and, more importantly, everyday Clevelanders since 1923. It endured the second World War, countless recessions, the life and death and rebirth of Tremont, and had stood as the second-oldest continually operating restaurant in Cleveland, but it won't survive this pandemic.

Edison's Pizza To Open a New Outpost in Lucky's Market This Month

by Vince Grzegorek on October 13, 2020 at 4:07PM

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Hell's Fried Chicken Opens in University Circle Today

by Vince Grzegorek on October 13, 2020 at 9:38AM

Good news, Cleveland chicken fans. Hell's Fried Chicken (11324 Euclid Ave.) opens its doors today in University Circle.

Cloak and Dagger, a Craft Cocktail Bar in Tremont, to Open Tuesday, October 13

by Douglas Trattner on October 8, 2020 at 7:22PM

Mason's Creamery in Ohio City Announces Date for Annual Winter Transition to Ramen Shop

by Douglas Trattner on October 8, 2020 at 12:23PM

main goals are safety for our workers and customers and so focusing on efficiency,” he explains. “Just trying to get everything moving quickly but will also try to do some fun stuff to get people stopping by and excited.”

Molinari's, an East-Side Staple for Nearly 30 Years, Has Closed

by Douglas Trattner on October 7, 2020 at 12:17PM

Less than a year ago, I reached out to Randal Johnson, the chef and owner of Molinari's in Mentor. I was writing a feature about Cleveland restaurants that have managed to survive the test of time by adapting.

Federal Assistance and a Warm Summer Kept Most Cleveland Restaurants Open Through the Pandemic. That’s About to Change

by Douglas Trattner on October 7, 2020 at 10:03AM

“I've never seen a summer like this in Cleveland," says Doug Katz. “I’m so grateful that we have had this.

Proof Opened Despite the Hurdles of the Pandemic and Brought Killer Barbecue to Tremont

by Douglas Trattner on October 7, 2020 at 9:47AM

Mike Griffin already had done so much work to prepare for the opening of Proof, his barbecue restaurant in Tremont, but one final hurdle remained. Despite the fact that it was the dead of winter, the owner was scrambling to complete a spacious patio and bar.