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Cleveland’s 15th annual Dyngus Day celebration set for April 21

The 15th annual Dyngus Day celebration is set for 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, April 21, centered in Cleveland’s Gordon Square neighborhood. Dyngus Day, also known as Wet Monday, is a traditional Polish holiday that celebrates the end of the Lenten season the day after Easter. Polka, pierogi and piwo (beer in Polish) are all integral to the celebration. READ MORE

Cleveland’s downtown Food Truck Series returns for summer 2025 

Downtown Cleveland food trucks roll into the city center starting May 1 through September 30. Weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., hungry visitors can find mobile eateries at five downtown locations, with more than 50 different food trucks rotating throughout the season. Paris Wolfe reports that the popular series will also feature live local music at each location. READ MORE

Rocket Arena transforms portion of Loudville into Corona Cantina 

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Cleveland Monsters have named Corona and Modelo their official import beers. The former Loudville standing-room-only space is now the Corona Cantina, serving Modelo and Corona on draft. The bar area is now the Corona Cantina, while the floor of the building is still referred to as Loudville. READ MORE 

West Side Market defends lease changes as one ousted vendor launches petition drive 

King’s Quality Produce is fighting the West Side Market's decision to terminate its lease, launching a petition that claims the husband-and-wife owners are being targeted for criticizing market conditions and leadership. The petition, started by their daughter, calls for Cleveland to reverse the decision and create transparent leasing policies. READ MORE

Toast 100 Years of ‘The Great Gatsby’ with these artisanal gins 

Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece "The Great Gatsby" marked its centennial on April 10, 2025. Published during Prohibition, the novel is filled with scenes of drinking and partying that capture the indulgent spirit of the Roaring Twenties, with characters consuming everything from chartreuse and whiskey to gin. Here’s a list of new and different gins to celebrate the anniversary. READ MORE

Cleveland Asian Festival returns May 17-18 

The Cleveland Asian Festival is back for its 2024 edition on Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18, featuring a diverse array of cultural experiences. Visitors can enjoy the food court, Asian food competition, world marketplace, and entertainment including Asian trivia, Asian-Pop Dance Competition, Cosplay Showcase, and fashion show. Free health screenings will also be available throughout the event. READ MORE

Graeter’s Ice Cream new flavor: Bourbon Ball 

Cincinnati-based Graeter’s Ice Cream has partnered with New Riff Distilling in Kentucky to create Bourbon Ball Ice Cream, replacing the company’s Brown Butter Bourbon Pecan flavor. The rich, bourbon-infused treat features whiskey-glazed pecans and dark chocolate chips. It’s inspired by Bourbon balls, the classic Kentucky confection. READ MORE 

Wine, wine, more wine 

This month we tried a selection of some pretty wild wines – as in Kind of Wild Wines. We tried six bottles with multiple varietals. The grapes come from all over the world. The winery is owned by Jordan and Adam Sager and television personality Katie Lee Biegel, a veteran of food shows. READ MORE 

Griswolds to Star Wars: Couple embraces themed pop-up bars 

Victoria and James Mowbray own several restaurants, but their event space – adjacent to Old School Pizza and Wings By Parker’s in Avon Lake – has turned into a fun place. They have created all sorts of creative pop-up bars from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” to Star Wars and more. READ MORE 

OPENINGS/CLOSINGS

Irishtown Bend Taproom  

Market Garden Brewery has renovated its retail-merchandise area in its production facility in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood, featuring a welcoming atmosphere and bar. The space also hosts music and comedy. READ MORE 

Sage & Honey book-café to open in Chagrin Falls in May 

A mother-daughter team will open Sage & Honey, a 2,500-square-foot book-café and gift shop, in mid-May. Michelle and Kaylee "Kat" Tomsich got the idea while visiting Wake Forest University in North Carolina. The new establishment will take over the former Jensen Travelon corner retail space. READ MORE

EVENTS/TASTINGS

El Carnicero returns to Lakewood for one-night-only Latino fish fry event  

El Carnicero closed its doors at 16918 Detroit Avenue last spring after 11 years in business. Restaurant owner/chef Eric Williams announced on social media that El Carnicero would be returning for a one-night-only event. The Latino fish fry is set for 4 p.m. on Good Friday, April 18, until sellout at Wine Dive Cle. READ MORE 

• Related: 60+ Greater Cleveland restaurants, bars for Lenten fish fry specials in 2025 

Easter Brunch at BrewDog Cleveland 

The Easter bunny will make an appearance at BrewDog’s Easter brunch and egg hunt. $35 per person includes access to the buffet, egg hunt and photo opportunities. BrewDog Cleveland, 1956 Carter Road, Cleveland. Noon to 3 p.m., April 20.  drink.brewdog.com/usa/cleveland

Easter Brunch Buffet at In The Weeds 

In The Weeds is offering a massive Easter brunch with everything you could crave during the holiday. The menu includes bagels and lox, shrimp, short rib pot pies, Belgian waffle bar and more. $50 per adult and $20 for kids ages 4 to 12. An open bar for cocktails and Easter egg hunt for kids are also available.  In The Weeds, 13570 Ridge Road, North Royalton. 10:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., April 20. intheweedscle.com

Wake n’ Bake Brunch at The Winchester 

The Winchester Music Tavern will host a 4/20-themed brunch on Sunday with stoner jams. No covers; food and drink specials are available. The Winchester Music Tavern, 12112 Madison Ave., Lakewood. 11 a.m., April 20. thewinchestermusictavern.com

Easter Buffet at Hofbrauhaus Cleveland 

Hofbrauhaus Cleveland is hosting an Easter buffet for Sunday brunch and dinner with all of the fixings. The Easter bunny will be available for photos and egg hunts will be every two hours starting at 10:30 a.m. Brunch is $43 for adults, $35 for seniors and $15 for kids ages 5 to 12. Hofbrauhaus Cleveland, 1550 Chester Ave., Cleveland. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 20.  hofbrauhauscleveland.com

Adult Easter Egg Hunt 

Over the weekend, Great Lakes Brewing Co. will host an Easter egg hunt for adults. Eggs are filled with treats like brewpub coupons, tour tickets and more aimed at beer lovers. Reservations recommended.  Great Lakes Brewing Co., 2516 Market Ave., Cleveland. 11:30 a.m., April 19. greatlakesbrewing.com

Rocky River Mellow Mushroom joins in 4/20 munchies promotion  

 Mellow Mushroom is bringing back its 4/20 deal a little early this year for folks looking for deals on munchies during the “high holiday.” The pizza shop is offering its signature pretzel bites for $4.20 running through April 20 at all locations. The deal is available in-person and online. READ MORE  

Wine dinner set at Ritz-Carlton 

The Cleveland hotel is hosting a Burgundy wine dinner on April 24 featuring five courses paired with assorted selections. The dinner will showcase wines from one of France’s most prestigious regions. READ MORE 

Bunny Hop Wine and Cocktail Trail 

Northeast Ohio’s Grand River Valley wine region is hosting a six-stop trail through April 30. Participants can stop by each of the four wineries, distillery and restaurant for two wine/cocktail samples with an appetizer or dessert for $8 per person.  Grand River Valley wine region. Through April 30. grandrivercellars.com 

 Bakery and Beer Pairing 

Great Lakes Brewing Company is teaming up with Leavened bakery for its latest Hop College event. The pairing includes four 5 oz. beers paired with four baked goods from Leavened. Tickets are $40.  Great Lakes Brewing Co., 2516 Market Ave., Cleveland. 6:30 p.m., April 17. greatlakesbrewing.com 

Free sandwiches to be given out on Earth Day 

Two Cleveland-area restaurants are offering free sandwiches on Monday, April 22, to celebrate Earth Day. As part of the deal, North Star Café and Brassica are each offering a different sandwich in their Shaker Heights locations. READ MORE 

The Galaxy to host wine dinner 

The Galaxy restaurant in Wadsworth will host a five-course dinner featuring acclaimed Pahlmeyer wines from Napa Valley, California. The $195 event includes a vertical tasting of the winery’s proprietary red wine. The five-course dinner takes place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23. READ MORE 

Blind tasting coming up 

M Cellars in Geneva is hosting a blind white-wine tasting with two sessions each over two days this month. The tasting,s taking place Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26, will focus on white wines at the Geneva winery, which regularly holds educational and entertaining tastings. READ MORE 

Ramp Up Peninsula festival celebrates wild onions 

The Peninsula Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the the wild onion known as a ramp with the Ramp Up Peninsula festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 26. The festival includes a number of food vendors selling everything from Bloody Stink’ Marys to pickled ramps, bread, scones and much more. Check out the bounty as Purplebrown Farm Store. READ MORE 

PICKS OF THE WEEK

The Old Angle Tavern 

Cleveland’s W. 25th Street is an ever-changing neighborhood filled with new bars, restaurants and businesses always popping up. However, The Old Angle Tavern has remained an old-school staple thanks to its from-scratch bar menu and classic hospitality. “The Best” wings, Tradesman pretzel balls and fish and chips are a few options that you can’t go wrong with. Plus, a side of fries with homemade ketchup comes with nearly everything on the menu. The Old Angle is at 1848 W. 25th Street in Cleveland. – Alex Darus DETAILS  

The Rail 

In the mood for a mouth-watering burger? The Rail sources its beef from local farms and offers an array of different burgers from the Bootlegger to the Bonfire (which has sriracha). Plus it keeps a great line of taps of local craft beers to wash down the patties. Two Northeast Ohio locations are in Strongsville and Fairlawn. - Marc Bona DETAILS  
 

Juneberry Table 
Be willing to wait an hour to be seated at Juneberry Table in Ohio City, unless you arrive close to their 8 a.m. opening. The wait is worth it, if you’re not too hungry. The menu offers a rich variety of locally sourced and thoughtfully prepared items including a breakfast burrito with charred chile mole, cilantro lime black beans, smoked gouda, scrambled eggs, peppers & onions, yogurt, pickled jalapeños, cilantro, feta or Ohio spelt pancakes with sorghum butter, whipped cream, seasonal fruit and Ohio maple syrup. Breakfast and lunch sandwiches are also available. The small breakfast-brunch-lunch restaurant is operated by Karen Small, who owned the now shuttered Flying Fig and Pearl Street Market. - Paris Wolfe -- DETAILS 

SPOTLIGHT

5 beers to try this April  

This month’s beer review spans the country from Alaska to Atlanta. Here are five diverse brews worth sampling, including Alaskan Brewing Co.’s Wildness and Gummies, a big India Pale Ale from Sweetwater Brewing Co. We also highlight local and out-of-region brewery news. READ MORE 

Progressive Field serving up new food offerings  

Cleveland Guardians fans will find several new features at the ballpark this season, including a revamped Terrace Club, a mozzarella sandwich and a refreshed team shop. Here's a look at what to expect for the 2025 season. READ MORE 

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