Christmas Ale guide is here We offer brief capsules on holiday ales being offered from almost 70 breweries across Northeast Ohio. We list spices used, the alcohol content and what distribution is like. The guide has quite a diverse collection of beers. READ MORE Local brewery is releasing ‘A Christmas Story’-themed beer Hoppin’ Frog Brewery in Akron is making Farkus’ Winter Warmer, a spicy ale at 8.6% alcohol and is bringing in actor Zack Ward for an appearance to mark the beer’s release. Ward, who played bully Scut Farkus in the movie “A Christmas Story,” is scheduled to make appearances in several places in Northeast Ohio. READ MORE Beer review: Holiday ales from all over This month, our review focuses on 16 holiday beers. They come from all over – Cleveland, plus outside of Northeast Ohio in the state; Germany, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Oregon. The ones we chose are very different in taste and beer styles. READ MORE |
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Ohio Brewing Co. sold Ohio Brewing Co., which has been around 27 years, has been sold. New ownership is set to take over this month, says Chris Verich, one of the founding brothers of the brewery that has had several locations during its existence. Right now it is located in Cuyahoga Falls. READ MORE DineDrinkCLE talks holiday pop-up bars, restaurant ratings, ‘Spirited Women’ experiences, more In the latest episode of "DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast," Alex Darus and Josh Duke chat with Paris Wolfe about the holiday pop-up bar craze that is taking hold of the Cleveland nightlife scene this season. They also talk about restaurant-rating alternatives to Yelp and TripAdvisor, like Michelin, AAA and the James Beard Awards. And they look back on Alex and Paris's favorite bottles and experiences in 2024 on their "Spirited Women" tours of Ohio distilleries. LISTEN Related: Holiday pop-up bars are the hot thing: Here are 33 of the best in Greater Cleveland and beyond Books on drinks out in 2024 Our annual roundups on food and drink books are out, with 18 titles focusing on all sorts of drinks, from whiskey to wine, coffee and more. Even Sammy Hagar has a book on cocktails that came out. READ MORE Related: 17 regionally focused books on food, cooking: Asian to African and much more Related: 61 general books on food and cooking that came out in 2024 |
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OPENINGS/CLOSINGS A Friars’ Table set to open The Friars’ Table is set to open Friday, Dec. 6, in the former Cowell & Hubbard spot in downtown Cleveland. It’s run by a unique partnership involving the Capuchin Order, Playhouse Square and restaurateur Brandon Chrostowski. It’s located at 1305 Euclid Ave. Chrostowski promises the restaurant is about “great food and community.” READ MORE JB Bagelry brings new bagel & cream cheese flavors to Mayfield Heights JB Bagelry is bringing new bagel and cream cheese flavors to Mayfield Heights. The shop, which opened earlier this fall at 5848 Mayfield Road, Mayfield Heights, is offering asiago onion, garlic bread, fruity pebbles and cheez-it bagels, among other new combinations. The shop’s handcrafted cream cheese flavors are both traditional and seasonal. Espresso and pumpkin were recent seasonal favorites. December will bring salted caramel cream cheese to the menu. READ MORE |
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EVENTS/TASTINGS Oregon winery to be a featured at 111 Bistro dinner 111 Bistro is holding a wine dinner featuring Bluebird Hill Cellars of Oregon. Arrive is 6 p.m. for the dinner, which is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. Winery owner and winemaker Sue Shay will guide the tasting of wines from Willamette Valley, Oregon. The winery planted its first block of vines in 2013. Four vintages will be served of assorted varietals, and the wines will be for sale after dinner. DETAILS Barnone annual holiday wine and food show set Barnone Wine Cafe’s 30th annual wine and food show is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7. More than 50 wines with a huge price range will be poured, and a buffet is included. The wine shop is in Shaker Heights. READ MORE Bavarian Christkindlmarkt A Bavarian Christkindlmarkt returns to Parma this winter to bring the experience of European Christmas markets to folks right in Northeast Ohio. The two-day market is set for December 7-8 and will feature traditional German food and drinks alongside seasonal gifts in open-air booths. READ MORE Hot chocolate trail The inaugural Tour Lake County Hot Chocolate Trail is under way. The digital-passport tour allows participants to explore cafes and businesses across the county, comparing decadent hot chocolates. Participants can download a free passport, and those who check in and try hot chocolates at eight of 11 featured locations will earn a limited-edition #TourLakeCOcoa mug. The trail runs through Tuesday, Dec. 31. READ MORE Tartine Bistro beer dinner features 4 Belgian beers + 1 from NE OhioTartine Bistro is having a Belgian beer dinner. The dinner - 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 – will feature five beers – four from Europe and one from Northeast Ohio. READ MORE Sora to host Taylor Swift tailgate brunch for Browns, Chiefs game in Cleveland Sora in The Flats is gearing up for the Cleveland Browns to take on the Kansas City Chiefs with a Taylor Swift-themed tailgate celebration. The sushi restaurant and bar at 1121 W. 10th Street is hosting Taylor Swift: The Tailgate that will feature a brunch buffet, themed drink specials and friendship bracelet making. The event is set from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 15 ahead of the Browns Game. READ MORE |
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PICKS OF THE WEEK Provenance at Cleveland Museum of Art The museums around University Circle are cozy spots when winter weather hits. Visit one or more and finish with dinner at Provenance restaurant at the Cleveland Museum of Art. In addition to small plates, entree options are squash Bolognese, Greek chicken and mostarda short ribs. The latest “Taste the Art” creation by Doug Katz was inspired by the 17th century Dutch painting ‘Still Life with Meat, Fish, Vegetables, and Fruit’, currently on display in Gallery 213. It includes beef & harissa stew and roasted quail. The fine dining spot has great views of the area. Make reservations as the small dining room fills up quickly. - Paris Wolfe DETAILS Market Garden Brewery You have to love how Market Garden Brewery is in the spirit of the season in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood. Its sister bar Nano Brew is now Holiday Land, a festive-themed popup bar. Holiday Land also is the name of the brewery’s mixed 12 pack of seasonal brews – Festivus, Party Lights Winter Wheat, Spruce Tips India Pale Ale and Cool Runnings Rum Cake Stout. Market Garden is at 1947 W. 25th St. Nano Brew is at 1859 W. 25th St. READ MORE - Marc Bona |
SPOTLIGHT Tastiest treats of the season Which bakery makes the best holiday cookies in Greater Cleveland? The Best of Cleveland team recently went on the hunt, asking readers to nominate their favorites, coming up with a festive Top 20. Voters eventually baked that list down to a Top 3. Wotila's, Fragapane's and Kiedrowski's bakeries make the season brighter one cookie at a time. These bakeries are tough cookies who never crumble. They're more than just places to buy treats — they're family-owned-and-operated keepers of tradition. Known for their exquisite holiday cookies, they blend time-honored traditions and family recipes with a modern twist, creating flavors that evoke cherished memories. We hope our profiles of them help make your holidays merry and bright. READ MORE Local beers to bring to your holiday party: Classic CLE Eats & Drinks Headed to a holiday party? If it's BYOB, don't show up DOA with a nasty macro. With so many wonderful breweries in Northeast Ohio, there's no excuse not to bring one of these "Classic CLE" quaffables. Beer guy nd Classic CLE Eats and Drinks columnist Peter Chakerian has your ultimate list. READ MORE |
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