Edwins celebrates new beginnings in former Nighttown space
Edwins, known for training formerly incarcerated individuals in fine dining, has moved from Shaker Square to the historic Nighttown space in Cleveland Heights. The expanded location features French cuisine, multiple dining spaces including a cigar room, and aims for Michelin star recognition. Marc Bona reports the restaurant opened February 28, maintaining Nighttown's musical legacy while offering an elevated dining experience. Chef-owner Brandon Chrostowski has created a high-low environment with segregated spaces - fine dining, comfortable bar area, brasserie and lounge. READ MORE
Happy Hour Project: La Ville Lumiere offers French-inspired fun
This year everyone is spending more on feeding themselves at home or restaurants. Despite tight budgets, most people – especially extroverts like reporters Paris Wolfe and Alex Darus -- need to get out. And, like everyone we need to support local restaurants to keep them in business. Sometimes that may be as simple as a Happy Hour dinner. So, we launched “The Happy Hour Project.” Paris and Alex will regularly visit independent restaurants in Northeast Ohio for happy hour and report back on the vibe, food and cocktails and how they’ll impact your budget. Up first: La Ville, the relaxed and elegant French brasserie operated by Chef Kevin O’Connell on Cleveland’s near West Side. READ MORE
Fast Eddie’s Kitchen & Bar to close Parma location after 10 years
Eddie Cerino of Fast Eddie’s Kitchen & Bar said he has decided not to renew the restaurant’s lease at The Shoppes at Parma after the end of the year. Rent and labor costs contributed to the decision to close the restaurant, although Cerino said he is looking for a new location. Last day of operation is Wednesday, Dec. 31. READ MORE
Harvest for Hunger kicks off
The Greater Cleveland Food Bank launched the annual Harvest for Hunger campaign, a collaborative effort between several food banks that helps people in more than 20 Ohio counties. Last year the initiative raised $9.77 million. It will culminate with Market at the Food Bank, a soiree held at the food bank’s partner -distribution hub on April 27. READ MORE
Beer, beer, more beer!
Our beer review for March features a variety pack from Dogfish Head, a couple of other beers and a nod to St. Patrick’s Day. Plus we offer a few beer and brewery notes from local places and several out of region. READ MORE
Ohio’s ‘eggonomic’ crisis: Bird flu means egg prices continue rising
With Easter coming, folks may need a bank loan to color eggs. Egg prices may not come down anytime soon, according to Todd Bahler, buyer and store supervisor for Ohio-based Discount Drugmart. The reason for increases isn’t political. It’s bird flu also known as avian influenza or H5N1. READ MORE
Want to eat like an athlete?
Personal chef April Thompson is holding a cooking class to instruct folks on how to make healthy and flavorful meals. Thompson, who always has a variety of culinary projects going, has been a personal chef for several professional athletes in her cooking career. She’s also an author. The class, geared for ages 18 and older, is 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 23, at Crate & Barrel in Lyndhurst. READ MORE
