Solstice opens as Lakewood’s newest downtown hangout Downtown Lakewood has a new hangout in Solstice, the latest Detroit Avenue bar to take over the spot that once housed Deagan’s Kitchen and Bar. Deagan’s was a staple at 14810 Detroit Ave. for 13 years, loved for its weekly specials like Taco Tuesday or weekend brunch service. Now an ownership group comprised of seven hospitality industry professionals is hoping that Solstice can take Deagan’s community vibe and turn it up a notch. “We just want it to be comfortable,” said Annabelle Andricks, the executive pastry chef at Solstice. “A fun place to come with family or friends, a welcoming place.” Cleveland.com’s Alex Darus has the story and photos. READ MORE Will higher Cleveland parking rates hurt downtown restaurants? Cleveland City Council’s recent decision to raise parking rates downtown and in surrounding areas has generated mixed reactions from restaurant owners who do business in the city’s center. Some think it will have minimal impact on their business because so many of their customers rely on private parking or valets. Others say the rate hikes will discourage people from coming Downtown and also impact restaurant workers who park at meters during their shifts. READ MORE Amazonia is Lakewood’s new chic cocktail bar Barroco Arepa Bar and Hola Tacos are two staples of Lakewood’s robust Latin American offerings in the neighborhood for food, drinks, and ambiance. Now, owner Juan Vergara is preparing to open Amazonia, a South American-style bar made for those looking for an adventure via their tastebuds. It will showcase flavors not seen at Barroco, with its strong Colombian influence, or Hola, a typical Mexican taqueria. Amazonia is located in a former duplex on Hopkins Avenue right behind the original Hola location at 12102 Madison Ave. Cleveland.com's Alex Darus has the story. READ MORE How many Ohio restaurants made NY Times annual list? The New York Times’ third annual Restaurant List is out, lauding the nation’s top places to dine. If you’re hoping your favorite restaurant in Cleveland is on the list, don’t hold your breath. If you want a hint, the number of restaurants from Ohio on the list is the same total as World Series champions and Super Bowl winners in the last 30 years from Cleveland and Cincinnati. The Times bills the list as “the 50 places in the United States that we’re most excited about right now” and says half of the restaurants on the list are new. READ MORE |
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16 restaurants for Puerto Rican mofongo in Northeast Ohio Cleveland.com’s Alex Darus is creating a series of Hispanic Heritage Month dining guides to Greater Cleveland’s rich Latin-American food scene. Up first is mofongo, made from a mash of fried green plantains mixed with garlic, pork (like bacon or chicharron, which is fried pork skin), and other seasonings. It’s an ultimate comfort food as well as versatile — mofongo can be eaten on its own or with other dishes like meat or broth. Here are 16 Northeast Ohio restaurants where you can try Puerto Rican mofongo. READ MORE Edwins extends gun-buyback program with basketball tournament Edwins Leadership Restaurant and Institute is hosting a three-on-three basketball tournament aimed to revise the fine-dining French restaurant’s gun-buyback program. Edwins is teaming with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Cleveland Police Foundation on the program. Brandon Chrostowski’s restaurant and non-profit culinary-arts program hires and trains formerly incarcerated adults. In June, Chrostowski launched a gun-buyback program that collected more than two dozen firearms. READ MORE |
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OPENINGS & CLOSINGS Agave & Rye to open in former Paladar space Agave & Rye is moving into the space formerly occupied by Paladar at Eton Chagrin Blvd. Billed as a modern Tequila and Bourbon hall, the Covington, Kentucky-based restaurant is scheduled to open in spring 2024, representatives for the restaurant and Eton Chagrin Blvd. announced. It’s the second location for Agave & Rye, which opened a year ago in downtown Cleveland. That one is at West 6th Street and St. Clair Avenue in the Warehouse District. READ MORE North High Brewing closes Ohio City brewpub, ceasing Cleveland operations Columbus-based beer company North High Brewing has closed its Ohio City brewpub, thus ceasing operations in the Cleveland area. The brewery announced the closure on Monday, September 25, via social media. North High previously operated a location in Beachwood, which transformed into an event-only venue earlier this year. Both spaces were opened in collaboration with the COHatch coworking space. READ MORE Chesterland’s Perky Kettle reopens in new location nearby The Perky Kettle, a Chesterland tearoom with a liquor license, closed in May after Mother’s Day brunch. The new location, 12650 West Geauga Plaza Chesterland, opens Friday, Sept. 22, in the Giant Eagle Plaza nearby. The business will more than double its square footage, going from 3,000 square feet to 7,000 square feet and nearly tripling seating from 35 to 95. The expansion to the corner of Chillicothe and Mayfield roads will address the business’s growth since it opened in 2019. READ MORE Great Scott Tavern in Euclid closes Sept. 30 After eight years serving the Northeast Ohio community, Great Scott Tavern, 21801 Lakeshore Boulevard, Euclid is closing. On its Facebook page, the restaurant posted, “Join us this Thursday, Friday and Saturday as we say goodbye to Great Scott Tavern. Due to unforeseen circumstances, this week will be our last week of business operations at the restaurant.” READ MORE |
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EVENTS/TASTINGS Oktoberfest at Hofbrauhaus, Cleveland Hofbrauhaus Cleveland is holding Oktoberfest through mid-October with carnival games in the Biergarten, stein holding, live entertainment, German performers, food specials, and more. This week will include stein holding on Friday, pig roast on Saturday and both a brunch buffet and Barktoberfest on Sunday. Free. Weekends through Oct. 8. 1550 Chester Ave., Cleveland. DETAILS Taste of the Browns Tickets are still available for the 25th Taste of the Browns, set held from 6 to 9 p.m., Monday, Oct. 2 at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Proceeds benefit the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. Attendees have the chance to mingle with Cleveland Browns players and alumni while sampling dishes, beer, wine and other beverages from Northeast Ohio restaurants, breweries and other vendors. More than 40 food-and-beverge vendors will be in attendance this year. General admission tickets are $225 and VIP tickets $300. Tickets include all food and beverages, a souvenir glass and valet parking. The Club 25 VIP Lounge offers exclusive food and beverage tastings, along with mingling with Cleveland Browns players and alumni. READ MORE Pints & Pies includes 100 different beers, drinks – brewery-beer list Pints & Pies craft beer and pizza festival is coming up at Akron Civic Theatre. Doors open at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13. The event offers about 100 craft beers and pies of all kind – savory and sweet. Cleveland.com’s Marc Bona has a preview of the beer list. READ MORE L’Albatros Brasserie schedules Bourbon dinner featuring Kentucky Owl L’Albatros Brasserie has scheduled a Bourbon dinner. The multi-course dinner is 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11. It features Kentucky Owl Straight Bourbon Whiskey, and a representative from the distillery is slated to guide the tasting. L’Albatros Brasserie is at 11401 Bellflower Road, Cleveland. READ MORE |
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PICKS OF THE WEEK Sushi lunchboxes shine at HAKO in Lakewood Lakewood locals can get a taste of Japan at HAKO sushi restaurant on Madison Avenue. The restaurant serves up some of the freshest nigiri, sashimi, rolls, and poke bowls. The specialty rolls are familiar with a twist, like the Pretty Woman roll made with salmon, avocado, crab stick, and cream cheese that is topped with slices of kiwi. The lunch specials aren’t to be missed with sushi-centric “lunch boxes” that provide a complete meal of sushi, sashimi, dumplings, and a salad for around $20. HAKO is located at 13603 Madison Ave., Lakewood. DETAILS Saigon Decisions, decisions. Dining on East 4th Street is full of decisions. Saigon, 2061 E. 4th St., Cleveland, offers an Asian influence. Influenced by China, Thailand and France, the Vietnamese dishes offer contrasting textures and interesting flavors. DETAILS Oysters anyone? Try Acqua di Luca’s unique spin Acqua di Luca has been opened for two years on W. St. Clair Avene in downtown Cleveland. If it hasn’t hit your radar yet, check it out on one of our remaining warm nights for the patio or hunker down inside. The unique touch: Unsweetened whipped cream on oysters. Melt-in-your-mouth tantalizingly delicious. Seafood centric but so much more. Opens daily at 5 p.m. It’s located at 500 W. St. Clair Ave., Cleveland. DETAILS |
SPOTLIGHT Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Cleveland, according to Tripadvisor Whether you’re looking to extend that recent Feast of the Assumption experience, prep for next year’s 125th Anniversary event, or you’re simply on the hunt for a perfect carbonara, ossobuco or cacio e pepe, Northeast Ohio has a bevy of amazing Italian options to dig into. To help you satisfy those appetites (or buffer the 11 months until the next Feast), we checked with our partner Stacker to compile a list of the 25 best Italian restaurants in the Greater Cleveland area. READ MORE |
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