31 restaurants in Northeast Ohio open on Thanksgiving Day Many people like to cook on Thanksgiving Day, but it’s not everyone’s ideal way to spend a holiday stuck in the kitchen. Sometimes, circumstances make Thanksgiving look different for some people who are unable to eat at home. Thankfully, regardless of your plans, or lack thereof on Nov. 23, many Northeast Ohio restaurants remain open on Thanksgiving day to cater to their customers. For those still in need of a Thanksgiving meal plan, here are 31 restaurants that will be open on Thursday. READ MORE Where to find takeout Thanksgiving meals in Northeast Ohio Cleveland.com’s Alex Darus has put together a guide of nearly 50 restaurants in Cleveland, Akron, and beyond offering takeout Thanksgiving meals for those who don't want to cook this year. The offerings include every aspect of the feast, from appetizers to dessert. READ MORE Celebrity chef, Champion of Cleveland Michael Symon dishes on his favorite local food Our latest "5 for Friday" tip sheet taps into the heart and mind of one Michael Symon, celebrity chef, bourbonista, author, media personality and James Beard award-winner. He has thoughts about the best restaurants in Cleveland. We've got them, just for you. READ MORE 10th Cleveland Winter Beerfest scheduled; tickets on sale Tickets for the 10th annual Cleveland Winter Beerfest are on sale. The fest is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Feb. 9-10, at Huntington Convention Center. The large-scale tasting offers pours of more than 150 craft beers from 130 breweries. The fest is 8 to 10 p.m. both nights. Early admission is 7 p.m. Last pour is 11:10 p.m. Admission includes souvenir mug and 25 samples. READ MORE Euclid native, fried chicken guru Kenny Gilbert touts new cookbook Euclid native Kenny Gilbert, who owns Silkie’s Chicken & Champagne Bar just outside of Jacksonville, Fla., has worked at top restaurants in the United States, Japan, Spain, France and the Caribbean. He gained national visibility for his appearance on Bravo’s Emmy award-winning “Top Chef” and cooks for a variety of celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey. He has a new cookbook, “Southern Cooking, Global Flavors.” READ MORE |
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Best Donuts in Northeast Ohio: Here are the winners At the beginning of the month, we asked our readers to nominate their favorite donut shops in The Land. They responded so enthusiastically, we could hardly keep up with the nominations. After another round of voting, we finally have our winners. Donut Land (located at 1321 Pearl Rd, Brunswick) topped the readers’ poll with 24.45% percent of the votes, followed by West Side juggernauts Big Mouth Donut Company (19265 Detroit Rd., Rocky River). And in third place, but first in the hearts and minds of many, was CLE legends Jack Frost Donuts (4960 Pearl Rd., Cleveland). READ MORE Savory martinis, ‘caviar bumps’ and ‘girl dinners’ will be hot food trends in 2024, says Yelp Yelp released its food and drink trends predictions for 2024 and they shouldn’t be too surprising for anyone with a TikTok account. Viral trends like savory martinis, caviar bumps and “girl dinner” have taken over the app for months, and now the general restaurant culture seems to be taking notice. READ MORE Actor Henry Winkler stops by Slyman’s during Cleveland speaking engagement Henry Winkler, best known for his roles in TV and movies like “Happy Days,” “Barry,” and “The Waterboy,” apparently has an affinity for a great sandwich. The 78-year-old actor stopped by Northeast Ohio on Nov. 9 to speak at an event at Case Western Reserve University to promote his recent memoir, “Being Henry: The Fonz . . . and Beyond.” Winkler, best known for portraying “The Fonz” in the hit TV show, “Happy Days,” took some time to try a local staple — the legendary corned beef sandwich at Slyman’s Deli — the following day before heading out of town. READ MORE Great Lakes Brewing Co. to set up Secret Cellar Christmas Bar Great Lakes Brewing Co. is creating its Secret Cellar Christmas Bar for the holidays. The holiday-themed bar area will be around from Wednesday, Nov. 22, through the end of the year. The secret cellar bar, which will include an exclusive cocktail menu, also is accepting donations for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. Bring a non-perishable food item and receive a gift while supplies last. READ MORE |
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OPENINGS Il Rione to open slice shop in former Edison’s Pizza space in Cleveland Fans of Il Rione pizza in Gordon Square will soon be able to enjoy the pies by the slice in a familiar location in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood. Il Rione will be opening Lil Ronnie’s slice shop in the former Edison’s Pizza storefront, 2365 Professor Ave., next to Edison’s Pub. Most recently, the space opened as Edison’s Next Door Pizza before closing just a few months later. Lil Ronnie’s will be the first opportunity for Cleveland customers to order Il Rione by the slice. READ MORE Tower City adds Shake & Slide Tower City Center has added a new restaurant. Shake & Slide is a 2023 take on vintage burger joints. Started by Atasia Etheridge, a young entrepreneur from Solon, the restaurant will serve over-the-top milkshakes, burgers with vegetarian, pescatarian and vegan options, fries and more. READ MORE |
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EVENTS/TASTINGS Cheese and Wine Fest at Landerhaven Taste and pair more than 50 different cheeses with more than 50 different wines at the Cheese and Wine fest at Landerhaven. Samples are unlimited. Tickets are $65. 3 to 7 p.m., Nov. 19. Landerhaven, 6111 Landerhaven Dr., Mayfield Hts. DETAILS Beaujolais Nouveau celebration set in Cleveland L’Albatros Brasserie has scheduled a four-day celebration of Beaujolais Nouveau. The tastings will be offered Thursday, Nov. 16, through Sunday, Nov. 19. To be poured:Domaine de Bel-Air Beaujolais Blanc; Domaine du Clos du Fief Les Capitans, Saint-Amour; Domaine de la Madone Le Perreon Bio Beaujolais Villages; Domaine du Vissoux Origine Vielles Vignes; Terres Dorées FRV 100 NV Sparkling. L’Albatros Brasserie is at 11401 Bellflower Road, Cleveland. DETAILS ‘A Christmas Story’-themed dinner planned at Great Lakes Brewing Co. Great Lakes Brewing Co. has scheduled two dates for its annual holiday brewmaster’s dinner. This year’s five-course meal is inspired by “A Christmas Story,” the classic 1983 film shot partially in Cleveland. The brewery is holding the dinner on successive Tuesdays – Dec. 12 and Dec. 19. It starts at 6 p.m. DETAILS Dinner to feature nationally distributed wines with special Ohio ties Corleone’s Ristorante & Bar is holding a four-course dinner serving wines from around the world with a special bond: All have ties to Ohio. Reception is 6 p.m. for the tasting, which is Monday, Nov. 20. Cost is $75. For reservations, call 216-741-0220. Corleone’s is at 5669 Broadview Road, Parma. DETAILS Bubbles Under Glass set to return to downtown Cleveland Sparkling-wine fans, here’s your Super Bowl: Bubbles Under Glass is set for Saturday, Dec. 2. Thirty sparkling wines and Champagnes will be served from 4 to 6 p.m. The event, which was on hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic, is back at the downtown Heinen’s. Ed Thompkins of Heinen’s calls the event a “re-emergence.” Heinen’s is at 900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. DETAILS Tartine Bistro, Watershed Distillery team up for bourbon tasting/dinner Northeast Ohio bourbon nerds can try Watershed Distillery’s portfolio of rare bourbons this month at Tartine Bistro in Rocky River. The Bistro will serve five different bourbons – three of them rare--at its Nov. 17 Limited-Release Watershed Bourbon Dinner. All will be served in one-ounce pours and paired with artisan dishes created by Chef David Birge. READ MORE Turkey Trot progressive dining-sipping event is scheduled The Grand River Valley wine region’s 15th annual Turkey Trot runs through Nov. 22. The progressive food and wine tasting event includes these Northeast Ohio wineries offering samples paired with Thanksgiving-inspired appetizers: Debonné Vineyards, 7840 Doty Road, Madison; Ferrante Winery & Ristorante, 5585 N. River Road W, Geneva; Grand River Cellars Winery & Restaurant, 5750 S. Madison Road, Madison; Laurello Vineyards, 4573 Ohio 307, Geneva; Cask 307 Winery, 7259 Warner Road, Madison. The pairings will be offered noon to 5 p.m. DETAILS |
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PICKS OF THE WEEK Ohio City Provisions West Side foodies looking to shop local during the holidays, or really any time of the year, have a gem in Ohio City Provisions. The all-local grocery shop and butcher has some of the freshest ingredients in town, especially in its meat case. Whether you're looking for a pasture-raised turkey or the ultimate charcuterie board staples, Ohio City Provisions has it all. It's also a must to look in the grocery section for stocks, soups, butter, and more. Ohio City Provisions, 3208 Lorain Ave., Cleveland. (216) 465-2762. DETAILS Der Braumeister offers a taste (and sips) of European fare Jenn Wirtz knows her food and drink, and that’s a good thing for the rest of us. Her restaurant, Der Braumeister, serves up everything from two types of sauerkraut balls, pierogies and much more (landjaeger plate anyone?). The restaurant has a great European-heavy menu that also features Hungarian goulash, sauerbraten and St. Moritz schnitzel. And for beers, well, the tasty styles of Germany, Belgium and beyond are offered. Der Brau is at 13046 Lorain Ave., Cleveland. DETAILS Provenance Make the Cleveland Museum of Art a complete date night. Before or after viewing a special exhibit or the permanent collection, grab dinner at the museum’s fine-dining restaurant Provenance. Tucked away in the southwest corner of the museum, the 50-seat dining room has a wall of windows. The intimate setting offers both a French menu and a special exhibit menu created in partnership with Cleveland chef Doug Katz. DETAILS
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SPOTLIGHT Classic CLE Eats & Drinks This week, we take a pre-teen Gen-Xer's fever dream back to 1983 and nosh on a crispy-crunchy, saucy local fave, Stouffer’s French Bread Pizza. READ MORE |
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