Comfort CLE’s owner waves flag for Cleveland Cleveland Heights High School graduate Jeremy McBryde was living in Los Angeles just a few years ago, doing pop-ups, catering for Lebron James, Kevin Hart and other celebrities, working as a judge on “Food Network” shows like “Beachside Brawl” and “Supermarket Stakeout and running a community-minded restaurant in city’s downtrodden Skid Row neighborhood. Now, he’s back in Cleveland pursuing a different sort of culinary dream at Comfort CLE, a restaurant in a new community-based development at 1400 E. 105th St., near the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. It’s a cozy eatery that waves the flag for Cleveland. Cleveland.com’s Marc Bona has the story. READ MORE 19 of the best Greater Cleveland restaurants for French onion soup French onion soup is simply delicious. It features a base of slow-cooked onions and beef broth and is topped with some sort of crouton and melted cheese. To gear up for soup season, here are 19 of the best takes on French onion soup from Greater Cleveland restaurants. Everywhere from dive bars to high-end restaurants has its own version, and they’re all worth trying. READ MORE North Union Farmers Market moving Crocker Park market indoors North Union Farmers Market is moving its Crocker Park market indoors starting this weekend. The weekly market, which is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays, will be set up indoors at 292 Main Street. The first indoor market is set for Nov. 2, which the organization announced on its Instagram page. READ MORE |
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DineDrinkCLE talks Great Grog Bake Off, new restaurants Kiln, La Pecora & more In the latest episode of “DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast,” hosts Alex Darus and Josh Duke chat with Marc Bona about Kiln, a new American bistro by chef Doug Katz opening in Shaker Heights. Peter Chakerian joins to discuss some Classic CLE Eats, including some very sweet treats. Alex and Josh also unpack Flight Social and La Pecora, two new Cleveland restaurants, and announce that they will be hosting Grog Shop's Great Grog Bake Off. READ MORE Massive whiskey auction under way A massive auction of rare and limited-edition whiskey bottles and collections is under way this week. Proceeds from the Sazerac Co.'s auction benefit the American Red Cross’s relief efforts in the wake of the hurricanes that ravaged North Carolina and Florida. It ends Friday, Nov. 1. Here’s the list of bottles. READ MORE Hot chocolate trail launched at 11 NE Ohio locations 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 |
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OPENINGS/CLOSINGS Urban Meyer’s Pint House set to go into Cleveland’s ‘best billboard’ location Target opening is late summer 2025 for Northeast Ohio’s first Urban Meyer’s Pint House, which will be in the old Winking Lizard space at 811 Huron Road, caddy corner from the spacious shared patio at The Clevelander and AJ Rocco’s, and the intersection of Huron, Prospect Avenue and East 9th Street. That’s a lively Gateway District corner when there are games and concerts going on, with an outdoor bar set up and foot and auto traffic swirling by in all directions. The Lizard closed in 2021. The original Urban Meyer’s Pint House in Dublin opened several years ago. Cleveland-based Saucy Brew Works acquired it this year. READ MORE Jersey Mike’s Subs opens this week in Summit County Jersey Mike’s Subs is scheduled to open a restaurant at 3100 Manchester Road in Akron this week. The sub shop has thousands of locations across the United States and features a strong philanthropic component to help local charities in the communities of their locations. READ MORE |
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EVENTS/TASTINGS Dia de los Muertos at Lopez Lopez is celebrating the closing of its Washington Street location with a fitting Dia de los Muertos celebration. The restaurant will be moving into Lopez 44 on North Main Street after November 2. Lopez, 506 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls. 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Nov. 1; Noon-10 p.m., Nov. 2. DETAILS The Art of Beer Love beer? Love art? There are plenty of places in history where they two meet. For great beer-meets-art stories attend The Art of Beer from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6, in the Cleveland Museum of Art’s banquet room. The presentation by art historian and brewery tour guide Amanda Mikolic will explore artworks from the museum’s collection that highlight the rich history of making and drinking beer. Her presentation will cover the ancient world to the 1700s. While she’s sharing beer stories related to art works, attendees can try five beers with food pairings. READ MORE Tartine Bistro to hold French wine dinner Tartine Bistro is holding a four-course French wine dinner Friday, Nov. 8, at the Rocky River restaurant-wine bar. We've got the menu and wines that the restaurant on Old Detroit Road will serve. READ MORE M Cellars to hold 4-course wine and food pairing dinner M Cellars is having a four-course wine and food pairing dinner featuring chef Zachary Bond from The Spot on Lakeshore. Check-in is 6 p.m. Dinner is 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22. M Cellars is at 6193 S. River Road W, Geneva. READ MORE 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 |
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PICKS OF THE WEEK Luna Bakery and Cafe Luna Bakery and Cafe has created the ideal scratch bakery and cafe environment for leisurely breakfasts, working lunches and everything in between. The robust menu features handmade crepes, paninis, salads, soups, pastries and beyond. Even if you’re planning on stopping by one of the three locations for a healthy lunch, it’s hard to resist a macaron or croissant on the way out. Luna Bakery has three locations – in downtown Cleveland, Moreland Hills and Cleveland Heights. -- Alex Darus DETAILS Blue Door Cafe & Bakery The Cuyahoga Falls restaurant was known as a bakery for years, but it has fantastic dinner offerings. Multiple pasta selections (including incredible carbonara), a range of entrees including wild caught Alaskan black cod, small but incredible wine list and creative appetizers are available. It’s a tastefully designed place with a great energy and service. It’s at 1970 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls. -- Marc Bona READ MORE |
SPOTLIGHT Ranking 20 Philly cheesesteak sandwiches from your favorite chains A good Philly cheesesteak sandwich is one of those comfort food classics that, when done well, is almost a work of art. The thin-sliced beef, cheese and hoagie roll almost become a singular thing, with flavors and textures intermingling on the palate with a soft, meaty, creamy unctuousness. Add onions, peppers, mushrooms or any number of other delicious accoutrements and it just gets better. The Best of Cleveland team tasted and ranked 20 Cheesesteaks/Philly sandwiches found at local sandwich chains in the area. Will our rankings surprise you or do they align with your favorites? READ MORE |
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