Talking turkey about Thanksgiving turkeys and parking confusion at the West Side Market, plus DineDrinkCLE does the Great Grog Bake Off

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Are local, pasture-raised turkeys worth the extra cost for Thanksgiving?

Turkeys sell for about $1 per pound at some supermarkets. With that option, why would anyone spend up to $9 per pound for a Thanksgiving bird from a local farmer or farm store? Last year we talked to farmers about the reasons. This year we turned to local chefs and home cooks for why they choose local, pasture-raised and/or organic birds. READ MORE

Options for Thanksgiving takeout from Greater Cleveland restaurants,

Thanksgiving is fast approaching and not everyone is interested in cooking everything for the major food-centered holiday. For those interested in placing to-go orders ahead of Thanksgiving Day, here’s a list of more than twenty restaurants offering pick-up options for Thanksgiving dinner. We plan on updating this list throughout the month as more options become available. READ MORE

Mealsgiving aims to turn the Tuesday before Thanksgiving into a holiday about feeding others

A local comedian is teaming up with Greater Cleveland restaurants to help transform the Tuesday before Thanksgiving into a new kind of holiday all about giving back. Ricky Smith, the founder of the RAKE (Random Acts of Kindness Everywhere) nonprofit, has declared that the Tuesday before Thanksgiving as Mealsgiving. The idea is to get everyone, from restaurants to individual families, to come together in the spirit of giving food. READ MORE

17 Greater Cleveland restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day in 2024

Not everyone is into or is capable of cooking a huge meal at home for Thanksgiving. For those still in need of a Thanksgiving day meal plan, check out 17 Greater Cleveland restaurants that will be open for dine-in service on Nov. 28. READ MORE

DineDrinkCLE talks Christmas cookie competition, Orlando Baking Co. 120th anniversary, more

In the latest episode of “DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast,” Alex Darus is joined by Paris Wolfe to talk about the 120th anniversary of Orlando Baking Co. in Cleveland. The two also chat about the Best Of team's hunt for the best bakery in Cleveland that offers holiday cookies as we head into the Christmas season. Finally, they discuss The Grocery, a new food-centric shop at City Goods in Ohio City. READ MORE

Parking confusion and ticketing at West Side Market prompts changes

Some West Side Market shoppers are upset about $30 parking tickets for skipping out on parking fees. It seems the new gateless process is confusing, and they didn’t know they were in violation. After examining the issue this week, the non-profit Cleveland Public Market Corporation, which operates the West Side Market, has a plan to simplify parking procedures and minimize parking tickets. READ MORE

Wonder Women of Food fall market

The Northeast Ohio-based Wonder Women of Food is holding a market to showcase women-owned food businesses located in the region. Many are well-known at area farmers markets, while others are just starting. The Vitrolite Building, 2906 Church Avenue, Cleveland. 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16. DETAILS

Fizz Creative takes meaningful approach to food, beverage branding, packaging

Fizz Creative is a local marketing company that specializes in marketing and packaging various food and beverage products. Fizz, headquartered in Cleveland Heights, was founded in 2010 by husband-and-wife duo Katie & Jasen Melnick. Since its inception, the marketing firm, which boasts a wide variety of businesses in its portfolio, has found a niche in helping food and beverage clients. READ MORE

“Lidia Celebrates America" series continues this month

Lidia Bastianich’s latest food special is about the future of food. The PBS special is slated to air Tuesday, Nov. 26. The chef-author-restaurateur shines a spotlight on progressive chefs, farmers and entrepreneurs in “Lidia Celebrates America: Changemakers.” It’s part of the “Lidia Celebrates America” series. READ MORE

OPENINGS/CLOSINGS

Yum Village moving in Cleveland

Yum Village, the Afro-Caribbean eatery on the Cleveland State University campus, is moving. But Carasai Ihentuge’s fast-casual counter-order eatery isn’t going far. He’s downsizing Yum Village to a nearby smaller space. Here’s why. READ MORE

Paris Room Bistro in Chagrin Falls closing in January

The Paris Room Bistro in Chagrin Falls is closing forever on Saturday, Jan. 25, according to the little restaurant’s Instagram account. “In the chaos of life to have realized a dream is a very lucky thing,” noted owner Sali McSherry said on the Instagram post announcing that the restaurant is closing. READ MORE

EVENTS/TASTINGS

The Great Grog Bake Off

The Grog Shop is returning for its third one-night-only baking competition based on television’s “The Great British Bake Off," at 8 p.m. on November 19. Amateur bakers will prepare 24 mini pies with fillings of their choice for the “signature bake” competition. Alex Darus and Josh Duke, the host of cleveland.com’s “DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast,” will be hosting the event. READ MORE

Hot chocolate trail launched at 11 NE Ohio locations

The inaugural Tour Lake County Hot Chocolate Trail is under way. The digital-passport tour allows participants to explore cafes and businesses across the county, comparing decadent hot chocolates. Participants can download a free passport, and those who check in and try hot chocolates at eight of 11 featured locations will earn a limited-edition #TourLakeCOcoa mug. The trail runs through Tuesday, Dec. 31. READ MORE

Sora to host Taylor Swift tailgate brunch for Browns, Chiefs game

Sora in The Flats is gearing up for the Cleveland Browns to take on the Kansas City Chiefs with a Taylor Swift-themed tailgate celebration. The sushi restaurant and bar at 1121 W. 10th Street is hosting Taylor Swift: The Tailgate that will feature a brunch buffet, themed drink specials and friendship bracelet making. The event is set from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 15 ahead of the Browns Game. READ MORE

M Cellars to hold 4-course wine and food pairing dinner

M Cellars is having a four-course wine and food pairing dinner featuring chef Zachary Bond from The Spot on Lakeshore. Check-in is 6 p.m. Dinner is 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22. M Cellars is at 6193 S. River Road W, Geneva. READ MORE

Cheese, Wine & Chocolate Fest Cleveland set

The Cheese, Wine & Chocolate Fest Cleveland is scheduled for this month, and from the title you can guess what’s available. Wine and cheese pairings aim to educate attendees at the fest, which offer a range of ticket options. It’s Saturday, Nov. 23, at Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights. READ MORE

Via Roma to hold holiday wine tasting

Royal Park Fine Wine and Via Roma Event Center and Ristorante are teaming up for a holiday wine tasting Sunday, Dec. 1, in Via Roma’s grand ballroom. More than 40 wines – sparkling and still – will be included in the tasting in the North Royalton restaurant. READ MORE

Barnone annual holiday wine and food show set

Barnone Wine Cafe’s 30th annual wine and food show is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7. More than 50 wines with a huge price range will be poured, and a buffet is included. The wine shop is in Shaker Heights. READ MORE

Bavarian Christkindlmarkt to bring a taste of German holiday cheer to Parma

A Bavarian Christkindlmarkt returns to Parma this winter to bring the experience of European Christmas markets to folks right in Northeast Ohio. The two-day market is set for December 7-8 and will feature traditional German food and drinks alongside seasonal gifts in open-air booths. READ MORE

Tartine Bistro beer dinner features 4 Belgian beers + 1 from NE Ohio

Tartine Bistro is having a Belgian beer dinner. The dinner - 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 – will feature five beers – four from Europe and one from Northeast Ohio. READ MORE

PICKS OF THE WEEK

Lockkeepers

Lockkeepers’s new Chef Lydia Boker has been delivering a fall-focused menu that’s worthy of a special night out in the fine dining restaurant. New, seasonal entrees include pumpkin ravioli with brown butter, sage, fiori sardo, pumpkin spice, crushed walnuts and pork chop saltimbocca stuffed with fontina, semi-dried tomato and sage and then wrapped in prosciutto served with crispy potato, spinach, shallot, and mushroom marsala sauce. Lockkeepers is at 8001 Rockside Road, Valley View. - Paris Wolfe DETAILS

JoJo’s Bar

The quaint burg of Chagrin Falls is home to JoJo’s Bar – touted as offering Prime Steak and Prime Italian. Great menu covers the bases, including a melt-in-your-mouth appetizer of beef carpaccio, laid out on a platter. A solid wine list accompanies the noshes and entrees, which include a phenomenal Bolognese. It’s at 87 West St., Chagrin Falls. – Marc Bona READ MORE

SPOTLIGHT

19 of the best Greater Cleveland restaurants for French onion soup

French onion soup is simply delicious. It features a base of slow-cooked onions and beef broth and is topped with some sort of crouton and melted cheese. To gear up for soup season, here are 19 of the best takes on French onion soup from Greater Cleveland restaurants. Everywhere from dive bars to high-end restaurants has its own version, and they’re all worth trying. READ MORE

Wine, wine, more wine

For our monthly review, we tried wines from the United States, France and Italy. This month we had a diverse group of vino, including Saperavi and Sylvaner. Our reviews focus on wines $25 and less. READ MORE

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