TOP NEWS

First Pour party is set

Great Lakes Brewing Co.’s First Pour party, which celebrates the annual release of Christmas Ale, is Thursday, Oct. 17. The ale is the brewery’s top seller even though it is out for only 10 weeks. The annual party is a festive occasion, drawing carolers, holiday music and lines around the block before the doors open and the inaugural keg is tapped. READ MORE

Pulpo Beer Company to close Willoughby location

Pulpo Beer announced it will be closing its Willougbhy brewery at the end of the month. The craft brewery and restaurant, 3814 Erie Street, let its customers know via social media that its last day of business will be Sunday, September 29. READ MORE

Brewella’s expanding to bigger space in Lakewood

Brewella’s is expanding into a bigger space in its Lakewood neighborhood after celebrating six years in business. The coffee shop and crepe cafe at 16806 Madison Avenue will be moving into the former Lakewood Music Collective space at 16426 Madison Ave. READ MORE

Akronym Brewing to close Medina location

Akronym Public House & Pilot Brewery, a Medina outpost for the Akron-based brewery, is closing. Its last day will be Saturday, Sept. 28. In a statement posted on its Facebook page, the brewery said in part, “Although we have poured our heart and soul into this second location, we simply can’t keep it going any longer. … In the end, there have just been too many obstacles for us to overcome.” The Akronym location, located downtown at 58 E. Market St., will remain open and will honor gift cards, the post said. READ MORE

Rita Moreno visits Fahrenheit restaurant during recent Cleveland visit
Rita Moreno got a taste of Cleveland’s local culinary scene while stopping in town for a Hispanic Heritage Month event. Moreno, 92, an EGOT winner best known for her role in 1961′s “West Side Story,” stopped by Fahrenheit in Public Square recently. READ MORE

Former NFL player with Ohio connections named a Food & Wine magazine top chef

Those who knew Riverside High School graduate Lawrence “LT” Smith as a football player may be surprised to see him in Food & Wine magazine this week. Food & Wine just named him one of the country’s Best New Chefs. Only 13 chefs from nine restaurants nationwide made the cut. Smith was recognized for his Phoenix restaurant Chilte. READ MORE

New pastry chef at Lakewood’s Rood Food & Pie shifts pie menu

Decadent, signature pies have been the star of the Rood Food & Pie menu. That could change as a new pastry chef takes over the dessert program at the Lakewood restaurant. READ MORE

Offshore Pour to neighborhood crawls, Cleveland Beer Week to get under way with 5 flagship events

Get ready, the suds will flow across the region: Cleveland Beer Week is set for its 16th year. The celebration of craft beer is set to take place Oct. 4-13. Five themed, ticketed events are scheduled. Cleveland.com beer writer Marc Bona has the details. READ MORE

Local restaurant announces contest for free Taylor Swift tickets
Condado Tacos is doing an ultimate giveaway for Taylor Swift fans looking to snag tickets to the final U.S. leg of the Eras Tour. The taco restaurant with several Northeast Ohio locations announced its Eras Tour Giveaway kicked off on September 25 and runs through October 18. READ MORE

OPENINGS/CLOSINGS

Doc Lanky’s takes over Two Bucks space in Lakewood

Doc Lanky’s is the latest bar and restaurant to join Lakewood in the former Two Bucks space from two brothers with a love for Cleveland’s West Side. Mitch and Braden Eyerman made their debut in the restaurant business with Doc Lanky’s at 15609 Madison Avenue. READ MORE

Honeygrow Noodles to open in NE Ohio

Honeygrow Noodles is planning to open its first eatery in the state in Northeast Ohio. The restaurant – set to open Friday Sept. 27 – features freshly made noodles and customizable stir-fry, salads and honeybars. It will be located at 17830 Royalton Road in Strongsville. READ MORE

Original Pancake House to open in Strongsville, third in Northeast Ohio

A sign just went up on a new Original Pancake House in Strongsville. The restaurant is scheduled to open in early 2025. The new OPH will take over the space formerly occupied by Rico’s Tacos & Tequila in Strongsville Towne Center. It will seat 190 and have a patio. This is the third Original Pancake House in Northeast Ohio. The others are in Woodmere and Fairview Park. READ MORE

EVENTS/TASTINGS

Little Italy Meatball Crawl and Wine Tasting

The Taste in Little Italy Meatball Crawl and Wine Tasting is set for Sunday, September 29 in Cleveland. Taste in Little Italy, local businesses and the Cleveland Montessori organize the annual event, which serves as a fundraiser for the school at Alta House. It’s set for noon to 4 p.m. throughout the entire neighborhood, with the event headquarters at 12510 Mayfield Road in Cleveland. READ MORE

Angel’s Envy Whiskey dinner coming up at The Aviator

The Aviator Event Center and Pub is holding a multi-course dinner paired with drinks from Angel’s Envy. The dinner - which is Thursday, Sept. 26 – has pricing options with or without Bourbon. It’s themed “A Toast to the Trees,” referring to the Kentucky company’s initiative to replace trees used in the whiskey-making process. READ MORE

Doughnuts and beer pairing set at Great Lakes Brewing Co.

Great Lakes Brewing Co.’s upcoming Hop College class will feature a beer and doughnut pairing with Brewnuts. Two 90-minute sessions are available, at 6 and 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26. Brewnuts co-owner John Pippin and Great Lakes Brewing’s cicerone Michael Williams will guide the tasting, which includes four 5-ounce beers paired with four mini doughnuts from Brewnuts. READ MORE

StrongFest is coming up

StrongFest, a fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Strongsville, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28. It includes beer, wine and other beverages, with breweries, cideries, distilleries and others serving drinks. The indoor-outdoor event includes games, music and entertainment. READ MORE

BrewDog, Watershed team up on dinner

BrewDog in Cleveland and Watershed Distillery are partnering on a four-course meal with assorted drinks. Here’s a taste of one of the pairings: Brown butter Bourbon Ohio City Pasta with pumpkin sage gnocchi matched up with Hazy Jane IPA. Tempting, eh? The dinner is Sunday, Sept. 29. READ MORE

111 Bistro dinner features Italian wines

111 Bistro in Medina has scheduled a dinner featuring wines from the Veneto region of Italy. The dinner is Thursday, Oct. 3. 111 Bistro is at 2736 Medina Road, Medina. The restaurant also is in the midst of shifting some of its space for retail wines sales. READ MORE

Burgundy wine dinner coming up

Veteran wine and beer expert Ed Thompkins will guide a Burgundy wine dinner at Chez Francois on Thursday, Oct. 10. All the wines are from Burgundy, France, and are 2022 vintage. They will be paired with a variety of dishes at the venerable French restaurant in Vermilion. Our story lists the menu of food and wine. READ MORE

Pints and Pies is coming up

Pints and Pies is set at Akron Civic Theatre. It’s a food and drink fest pairing craft beer with pies, both savory and sweet. Beers will be organized by style, so you can head to the lagers table and peruse half a dozen offerings from multiple breweries, for instance. It’s Thursday, Oct. 12. 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

Farm Dog Fresh, 5 Points Coffee announce annual Pumpkin Fest in Cleveland’s West Park

Farm Dog Fresh is hosting its 4th annual Pumpkin Fest with 5 Points Coffee and Tea in Cleveland’s West Park neighborhood. The 5 Points Pumpkin Fest is set from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 28-29. Farm Dog Fresh will be selling mums, various pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks, mini straw bales, fresh apples and more. READ MORE

PICKS OF THE WEEK

Rooster Kitchen

It can always be food truck season in Northeast Ohio if the trucks are out, and Rooster Kitchen is a great addition to the roster of Greater Cleveland trucks. The Thai food truck specializes in noodles, dumplings, crepes, sparkling lemonade and more. Its Pad Thai is some of the best in town, making it worth seeking out the truck at local events and food truck parks. DETAILS

Regency Wine Bar

Regency Wine Bar remains a quiet respite for a glass of wine and a nosh. Located across from Summit Mall, its shelves are lined with hundreds of bottles crossing multiple price points, regions and varietals. You’ll usually meet someone interesting bellied up to the three-sided bar or relaxing on the couches. It’s at 115 Ghent Road, Fairlawn. READ MORE

Pub Frato, Concord & Chagrin Falls

By 17th century definition, a pub or public house is a place where you can drink and talk without the obligation of ordering food. You can do that at Pub Frato in Concord and Chagrin Falls, but you’d be missing out on a great burger, truffle fries and other elevated bar food. The short rib tacos are a standout. Cocktails reflect the season and the vibe is convivial. Pub Frato is at 7548 Fredle Drive, Concord and 25 Pleasant Dr, Chagrin Falls. DETAILS

SPOTLIGHT

Where to find Northeast Ohio clambakes: Prices, menus and locations

In the “old’ days you had to wait until October, when leaves were changing color and crisp fall air was legit, to find clambakes steaming up Northeast Ohio. They started in early September this year and will roll into the first weekend in November. That’s plenty of time to add several bakes to your calendar and enjoy a variety of experiences. Cleveland.com's Paris Wolfe has your ultimate guide. You’ll find a breadth of prices and varied menu offerings. You’ll find multi-course menus, classic menus and buffets. You can eat them outdoors under a tent or indoors with the luxury of fine dining. Add-ons, for those hungry enough, include everything from extra clams or steak to salmon or lobster. Dessert may be optional. READ MORE

17 bars in Northeast Ohio to cheer on the Cleveland Browns

While nearly any and every bar in Northeast Ohio will likely be airing the Browns games during the season, a few establishments stand out for their over-the-top fandom. In case you need some inspiration for the next several Sundays, here are 17 bars and restaurants in Greater Cleveland perfect for watching Browns games. A few go a bit more above and beyond than most, but all of them are great options for watching the game somewhere that isn’t on your couch or downtown at the stadium. READ MORE

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