Happy Hour Project: La Playa offers $8 Margaritas and half-price appetizers Walking into La Playa Mexican Restaurant & Mariscos in Cleveland’s Gordon Square neighborhood, is like walking into summer. You can almost hear the slap of flip flops on a polished cement floor as you stroll past the tiki tables and brightly colored furniture. Appropriately the seaside vibe comes with seafood specialties. And some of those specialties are available on the Happy Hour menu, from 2 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. READ MORE Soho Chicken and Whiskey moving in Xinji Noodle Bar space Soho Chicken and Whiskey is moving from its West 25th Street location in Ohio City to the former Xinji Noodle Bar space at 4211 Lorain Avenue this summer. The Southern comfort food restaurant, known for fried chicken dishes and whiskey drinks, will close its current location on June 14 after nearly 14 years. Alex Darus reports the restaurant hasn't set an opening date for the new location yet, calling the move "bittersweet" but expressing excitement about "the next part of the Soho journey." READ MORE Five Star Sensation coming back The biennial food fundraiser for University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center returns Saturday, June 28, at Cuyahoga Community College in Highland Hills. Hosted by James Beard nominee Vinnie Cimino, the event will feature acclaimed chefs and vintners under massive tents, with new French Quarter-themed pastry stations and a late-night area with DJ and dancing. READ MORE Ohio breweries win at World Beer Cup Eight Ohio breweries brought home 11 medals at the World Beer Cup, with Fat Head’s Brewery of Middleburg Heights leading the way with three awards. The competition featured 8,375 beers from 1,761 breweries across 49 countries. READ MORE James Beard Award-winning author Samin Nosrat coming to Parma James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Samin Nosrat will speak about her new book "Good Things" at the Parma-Snow branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library on September 21. The Berkeley-based chef, known for "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat," will discuss her new collection of 125 favorite recipes including comfort foods like ricotta custard pancakes and yellow cake with chocolate frosting. Tickets are $40 for general admission or $150 for VIP access with a pre-show reception. READ MORE |
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Cleveland-area chefs win Food Network’s ‘Chopped: Hungry for Love’ Married couple Hedy and Talia Trovato, chef/owners of Coppia restaurant, won the "Hungry for Love" finale of Food Network's "Chopped" series, taking home the $50,000 prize. The duo impressed judges by creating three courses using mystery basket ingredients under tight time constraints, reports Paris Wolfe. Their fine dining restaurant is relocating from Chesterland to Willoughby with a planned June opening. READ MORE Free Starbucks Cold Foam Starbucks Rewards members can get a free cold foam add-on with any cold beverage during "Cold Foam Days" through May 11. The promotion includes a new Brown Sugar Cream Cold Foam option designed to pair with iced chai, cold brew, and flat white drinks, reports Kaylee Remington. Members can redeem the offer through the Starbucks app or in-store at participating locations. READ MORE Akron’s Ken Stewart’s Grille marks 35th anniversary with throwback specials Akron's Ken Stewart's Grille celebrates 35 years with a month of Throwback Specials and Throwback Entrees, Monday through Thursday. The sophisticated steakhouse is reviving fan favorites like the 1993 Apple Dumpling and 1990 Soft Shell Crabs among others. READ MORE Beers, beers, more beers! Marc Bona samples four beers from Three Floyds Brewing in Indiana. The brewery, approaching its 30th anniversary, is known for its Dark Lord Day imperial stout release party coming up Saturday, May 17. The review also includes brewery news from around the region and country. READ MORE
Never Say Dive bar launches Monday ramen pop-up Never Say Dive in Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood recently transitioned its Green Monday vegan pop-ups to a ramen night. Chef John Haggerty decided to try something new, channeling a time when he offered a ramen pop-up at No Class concert venue. The special menu features Japanese street food classics like noodle soup, steam buns, kimchi balls and more. Still, there are vegan options of almost everything and plenty of cocktails to pair. READ MORE |
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OPENINGS/CLOSINGS Market 42: Brunswick’s new one-stop shopping complex is open Brunswick's Market 42 has opened, offering more than two dozen shops and eateries in a 26,000-square-foot complex. The one-stop shopping destination includes diverse food options, an arcade, gifts from local artisans and a boardwalk along wetlands. Marc Bona reports that since opening day, vendors have seen overwhelming demand, with some selling out completely. READ MORE Tous les Jours bakery opening in Lyndhurst A South Korean family is bringing French bakery chain Tous les Jours to a historic Lyndhurst building that housed Lyndhurst Florist for 99 years. The renovated space maintains its classic 1940s exterior while expanding to 3,500 square feet with seating for 80 customers. Jeff Piorkowski reports the bakery, opening May 9, will offer 60 varieties of fresh-baked breads daily, plus pastries, cakes and beverages. READ MORE |
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EVENTS/TASTINGS North Union Farmers Market Every Saturday you can check out the market’s offerings of locally grown produce, meats, cheeses, baked goods, artisanal products and more. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10. Rocker and Detroit roads lot, Westlake (in front of Fidelity Investments), Crocker Park. crockerpark.com/farmersmarket Vegan brewmaster’s dinner Great Lakes Brewing Co. has a five-course, plant-based meal paired with beers from Cleveland’s first craft brewery. Menu includes tofu nori rolls, roasted asparagus soup, Mediterranean three-bean quinoa salad, creamy mushroom polenta and strawberry galette. 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 13. Great Lakes Brewing Co., 2516 Market Ave., Cleveland. greatlakesbrewing.com Music and wine Get out, hear some music, sip some wine. Not a bad way to relax, eh? M Cellars has a few solo guitarists/singers slated to perform. 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 9: Rick Sockel. 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 10: Ryann Anderson. M Cellars, 6193 S. River Road W, Geneva. mcellars.com Whiskey and cigar tasting coming up Edwins in Cleveland Heights is hosting an Angel’s Envy whiskey and cigar pairing event Monday, May 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. The tasting includes a welcome cocktail, several pours, two curated cigars and gourmet bites like duck-confit crostini and chocolate truffles. READ MORE Special Lake Metroparks Farmpark wine dinner set Lake Metroparks Farmpark is hosting a country pairing dinner featuring a horse-drawn wagon ride, equine demonstrations and wines from M Cellars on Friday, May 16. The event includes chef-curated appetizers, barbecue dinner with ribs and cheesecake for dessert. It’s a rustic-meets-culinary experience in Kirtland. 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 Tequila Dinner Valley's Edge Steak & Seafood at MGM Northfield Park is hosting a five-course tequila pairing dinner on May 21 featuring El Tesoro tequilas. The $125 menu includes softshell crab, Arctic char, and a grilled achiote mojo veal chop paired with premium tequilas from Mexico's Jalisco highlands. Paris Wolfe reports reservations can be made by calling (330) 908-7602. READ MORE Foraged Feast is scheduled CLE Urban Winery will host Foraged Feast. It’s Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners’ fourth annual event and aims to merge sustainability and local flavor. It is slated for May 22. READ MORE Hall of Fame Ribs Burnoff returns The Pro Football Hall of Fame Ribs Burnoff is back for Memorial Day weekend, running May 24-26 in Canton. The event will feature multiple rib vendors, live music and family activities. It’s the second annual fest. READ MORE Gervasi Vineyard to hold wine dinner Gervasi Vineyard in Canton is hosting "Savor the Season," a five-course dinner paired with wines on Friday, June 13. Chef Ryan Bowen's menu includes spring gazpacho, lemon ricotta tortellini and rack of lamb, with live music by Rolando. READ MORE |
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PICKS OF THE WEEK Vincent William Wine Put Vincent William Wine in Madison on your summer bucket list. Before you turn up your nose at the Ohio wine reference, know that the restaurant, wine bar and inn are in an extravagant mansion on the shore of Lake Erie. The expansive views from inside are breathtaking, while views from multi-layered deck outside are even better. And, oh, the fine dining menu in the restaurant has Italian-inspiration given that the chef and the owners have some Italian heritage. You’ll find pesto flatbread, Nona’s meatballs, osso bucco and chicken piccata as well as burger, pork chop, salmon and scallops. Don’t miss the croissant bread pudding with caramel gelato. It’s enough for three or four people. The gelato is a delightful surprise. -- Paris Wolfe -- DETAILS Luciano’s The space at Luciano’s is kind of famous. Chrissie Hynde had a restaurant there. Restaurateur Dante Boccuzzi had DBA. Now it’s a cool spot – Luciano’s, with hustling bartenders, a great wine list, nibbles like melt-in-your-mouth beef carpaccio and Fat Head’s Head Hunter in cans. The open-air, inside-outside bar is great this time of year. It’s at 21 Furnace St., Akron. -- Marc Bona DETAILS Juneberry Table Juneberry Table has been open for three years now, but the weekend buzz for the small hole-in-the-wall breakfast and lunch spot remains consistent. When you’re lucky enough to snag a seat in the cozy neighborhood space, it’s a thing of cafe magic. The West Side restaurant has a killer weekend brunch menu with biscuits and gravy with mushrooms, French toast with blueberries and Nutella and a mouth-watering smash burger. Its small, but mighty cocktail list and impressive wine bottle selection also make it a destination worth waiting for. Juneberry Table is at 3900 Lorain Avenue in Cleveland. -- Alex Darus DETAILS |
SPOTLIGHT Parma’s Corleone's Ristorante & Bar celebrates 30 years Pete and Liza Bosinger's Corleone's Ristorante & Bar is marking three decades of serving Italian cuisine in Parma. Despite not being Italian themselves, the couple built a welcoming establishment known for quality food, a stunning bar area, and creating connections among diverse clientele. Marc Bona reports on their journey from a tiny 14-seat space to their current location that draws customers from across Northeast Ohio. READ MORE |
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