Kiln, a new American bistro from chef Doug Katz, ready for its debut in Shaker Heights (photos) Doug Katz, chef/owner of Amba and Zhug restaurants, has come home. With his business partner Todd Thompson, he’s opening a restaurant next week in the Van Aken District in Shaker Heights, the community where he grew up. The location and the restaurant are personal. Kiln reflects things close to Katz’s heart – the neighborhood, sourcing locally, handmade pottery and, of course, food. Cleveland.com’s Paris Wolfe talked with Katz and Thompson about the restaurant, which is slated to open next week. READ MORE Akronym Brewing closing Weeks after announcing their Medina brewery outpost would close, the owners of Akronym Brewing in Akron said the flagship location also would shut down. A social post cited “too many obstacles” for the brewery to overcome. READ MORE Ritz-Carlton’s new chef brings global influences to Turn Bar + Kitchen Manikandan “Mani” Ramalingam is the new executive chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland. He oversees TURN Bar + Kitchen, the signature restaurant “hidden” on the 6th floor. From India, he has mastered the art of blending spices and with local flavors for his menus. Cleveland is different from most locations. “Cleveland has a mix of all cultures,” he said. “Now, it’s up to me to decide what I want on the menu.” READ MORE DineDrinkCLE talks Secret Supper Club mystery dinners, Dia de los Muertos at Lopez, more In the latest episode of “DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast,” hosts Josh Duke and Alex Darus chat with Paris Wolfe about a themed murder mystery dinner by the Secret Supper Club. They also discuss Lopez in Chagrin Falls' move to a new location, coinciding with Day of the Dead celebrations, and Alex shares what she's learned about microgreens and where to find them in Northeast Ohio. READ MORE Restaurants want diners excited, not intimidated, by wine lists Many Northeast Ohio restaurants are praised for their wine lists, but the average diner probably doesn't know all the work that goes into creating one. We spoke to wine directors at Amba/Zhug/Kiln, Cents Pizza and Cru Uncorked about their approaches for crafting an approachable wine list for their customers. READ MORE |
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Cleveland Whiskey to host grand opening events in new Flats location Cleveland Whiskey has officially opened its new location in The Flats to the public. Cleveland Whiskey will host a second open house celebration at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on October 26. For $10 a person, folks get a chance to check out the new production facility and tasting room at 601 Stones Levee Road. Admission also includes a whiskey tasting, complimentary cocktail, light refreshments and free parking. READ MORE Edda Coffee, Good Pizza team up for pizza, espresso martini pop-up Edda Coffee Roasters in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood is hosting an after-hours pop-up event with Good Pizza. Edda After Dark is set from 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, at Edda Coffee Roasters at 2011 W. 25th Street. Edda will be serving signature espresso martinis alongside beer, wine and cocktails. READ MORE 2 breweries win big at Great American Beer Festival Masthead Brewing Co. and Noble Beast Brewing Co., which sit about four blocks apart in downtown Cleveland, each won medals at the recent blind-judged Great American Beer Festival. The extremely competitive event is held annually in Denver. We've got the list of which Ohio breweries won and for what beers. READ MORE Gervasi Spirits' Pink Peppercorn gin wins big Gervasi Spirits’ Pink Peppercorn Gin was named Best in Class in the Flavored Gin category at the prestigious 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Pink Peppercorn Gin also received the prestigious double gold medal recognition in April. READ MORE Cleveland Restaurant Week is coming up Cleveland Independents’ Cleveland Restaurant Week is coming up. The week, which promotes locally owned restaurants, is scheduled for Nov. 11-22. It will feature mostly $39, three-course, prix-fixe dinners at nearly 30 independent restaurants. The annual promotion helps kick off the holiday season for the member restaurants. Menus will be posted via clevelandrestaurantweek.com as of Friday, Nov. 1. READ MORE |
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OPENINGS/CLOSINGS Flight Social opens in former Chocolate Bar space in Cleveland Flight Social has taken over the space formerly known as The Chocolate Bar. Just four blocks east of Public Square and next to The Arcade on Euclid Avenue, the new restaurant and entertainment venue opened on October 9. Jacory Stone says he and his business partner Rob Ward--who is a traveling, standup comedian--started working on the concept and began looking for the right space about three years ago. Once they found the Euclid Avenue storefront, they negotiated the lease and started cosmetic changes in May. READ MORE Empanadas Errthang food truck wins over Northeast Ohio with innovative flavors Empanadas Errthang is one of the newest food trucks in Northeast Ohio looking to expand folks’ idea of what an empanada can be. Empanadas Errthang aims to make empanadas a fully satisfying meal for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even dessert. Plus, every empanada is made-to-order, so it always comes out fresh. READ MORE The Green Kitchen vegan restaurant in Cleveland closes The Green Kitchen, a vegan restaurant that started as a pop-up concept, has announced it will be permanently closed. The restaurant at 3182 W. 25th Street in Cleveland’s Clark-Fulton neighborhood opened at the end of 2023. Chef and owner John Hagerty began the concept as a pop-up kitchen at Little Rose Tavern in West Park. READ MORE Honeygrow adds 2nd location in NE Ohio Philadelphia-based Honeygrow recently entered the Ohio market with a fast-casual eatery in Strongsville. Now the noodle-stir-fry restaurant is in North Canton as well. It has a create-your-own stir-fry option among its menu offerings. READ MORE |
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EVENTS/TASTINGS Wine 4 Life Wine 4 Life is a fundraiser that raises money to fight rare cancer. The event, to be held at The Madison in downtown Cleveland, is Saturday, Oct. 18. More than 20 wines have been curated for tasting at the event, which will include hors d’oeuvres, desserts and a wine pull where every bottle is valued at $50 or above. READ MORE Rosewood Grill dinner coming up Rosewood Grill locations in Strongsville and Westlake are holding a Great Lakes Brewing Co.-vs.-Watershed Distillery pairing dinner on Sunday, Oct. 20. Patrons can choose between a beer from the Cleveland brewery or a drink from the Columbus distillery to go with assorted dishes. READ MORE Opus One dinner set at Dante Dante in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood is holding a six-course dinner featuring acclaimed and favorite Opus One wines. The decadent dinner is Thursday, Oct. 24, and includes a range of dishes including truffle miso tuna sashimi and stuffed Sonoma quail. We’ve got the full menu and specific wines slated to be served. READ MORE Secret Supper Club murder-mystery dinner If you love who-dunnits, take part in “The Haunting of Bellpock Manor,” a fully immersive, themed dinner club experiences produced by the Secret Supper Club. The event pops up as a murder mystery Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Convivium 33 Gallery, 1433 East 33rd Street, Cleveland. “The Vampiric Council” supper club event will be staged October 24-26 and October 31, November 1 and 2 at the same venue. READ MORE Marble Room to hold $1,000 dinner How’s this for decadent? Marble Room Steaks and Raw Bar will hold a $1,000 dinner featuring seven courses and 12 wines. And the wines will be the crème de la crème of France’s Bordeaux region. It's Wednesday, Oct. 30. Here’s the menu of dishes and paired wines. 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 |
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PICKS OF THE WEEK Heinen’s When you think of Heinen’s you think grocery store, but the downtown Cleveland location also offers a great respite for a wrap, sandwich or salad on the first-floor seating area. A curved bar and several tables form the center of the area. It makes for a great centralized location for lunch and a cup of coffee on your way to a parking garage, business meeting or other appointment. Many U.S. cities don’t have centralized downtown groceries, so hat’s off to the convenience and quality offered here. -- Marc Bona READ MORE Original Pancake House Cold fall days call for a hardy breakfast to power through the morning. The menu at the Original Pancake House in Woodmere, Fairview Park and soon-to-be Strongsville offers plenty of options. Signature items a fluffy Dutch baby made with plenty of eggs and served with lemon, whipped butter and powdered sugar. The sweet tooth may want to consider chocolate and peanut butter chip pancakes with real whipped cream. Looking for heavy, healthy protein? Consider a house omelet. -- Paris Wolfe DETAILS |
SPOTLIGHT 16 festive fall beers from Northeast Ohio craft breweries that aren’t pumpkin brews While pumpkin beer is a seasonal staple for a reason, it can get old after a while. Similarly to pumpkin-spiced latte coffee drinks from cafes, some folks might be looking to indulge in fall flavors without always opting for something that includes pumpkin. To provide some inspiration for drinking outside of the box, here are 16 fall beers from Northeast Ohio craft breweries besides pumpkin beer. READ MORE |
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