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25 best Cleveland restaurants for steak: Vote for your favorite (poll)

Where can we get the best steak in all of Northeast Ohio? That’s what Cleveland.com’s Best of team is grilling you for. We asked you, our readers, to give us the sizzle and you sent us your nominations. We have compiled them in a list of the 25 best places in Northeast Ohio. Now, it's time to narrow it to a Top 10. VOTE NOW

New restaurant going into Salt+ space

We talk to Immigrant Son Brewery owner Andrew Revy on his plans to open a restaurant in the former Salt+ spot in Lakewood. He describes Sofia’s Kitchen + Bar as an American Bistro. The acclaimed Salt+ closed last year. READ MORE

4 CLE chefs named James Beard Foundation Award semifinalists

Four chefs in Cleveland have been named semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Foundation Awards, which honor restaurateurs and chefs across the country. Doug Katz of at Amba, Zhug and Kiln was named in the Outstanding Restaurateur category. Vinnie Cimino of Cordelia and Jeremy Umansky of Larder Delicatessen & Bakery were nominated in the Best Chef: Great Lakes region category - which covers Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. And Allie La Valle, Umansky’s wife and partner in Larder, is up for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker. READ MORE

12 ready-to-drink mocktails to try before the end of Dry January

The first month of 2025 is nearing its end, meaning folks participating in Dry January are almost finished with the 31-day challenge. Aside from local restaurants offering creative takes on alcohol-free mocktail recipes, several brands have launched ready-to-drink mocktail options for those abstaining from booze. From canned cocktails to sparkling wines, check out 12 ready-to-drink mocktail options to try before the end of Dry January. READ MORE

5 most popular cocktails of 2024

As Dry January comes to a close, what will you drink in February and beyond? Perhaps one of the top five cocktails preferred by most Americans. Margarita is tops. READ MORE

DineDrinkCLE talks Edwins move to Nighttown, Best steak in Greater Cleveland, more

In the latest episode of “DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast,” Alex Darus and Josh Duke talk with Marc Bona about Edwins restaurant moving from Shaker Square to the Nighttown space. Alex spotlights the Lebanese flavors of Terranean Herbs & Spices: Spreads & Snacks, celebrating 5 years in Cleveland, and Peter Chakerian joins to discuss the Best of Cleveland search for Northeast Ohio's best steak. READ MORE

What is high-low dining?

The concept of having fine dining and a more casual approach under one roof is gaining steam in Northeast Ohio. We talk to several restaurant owners about the dining trend. READ MORE

Market Garden Brewery has new beers on horizon

Market Garden Brewery in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood has a few new beers out, plus it’s revamping a tasting room in its production facility and is doing a special collaboration with Ilthy. READ MORE

NEO man misses finalists cut for Doritos Super Bowl ad

Adam Wilde just missed out on advancing to the finals of a pitch competition for Doritos. The company had sponsored a contest for 30-second spots with the winner getting their ad aired during the Super Bowl next month. He had made the top 25 in the country. READ MORE

Rudy’s Strudel unveils new paczki flavors for 2025, sales start now

Rudy’s Strudel, the North Coast’s biggest champion of paczki for Fat Tuesday, is already mixing dough for Paczki Season 2025. And they’re introducing two new flavors, each with a meaningful backstory. READ MORE

Solve a murder mystery at a dinner by Nuevo Modern Mexican

Jaret Shannon started writing scripts when he was a sophomore in high school. That turned into writing murder mystery parties for his fraternity and his friends. Now, he’s writing murder mystery events for Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar in Cleveland. The public can help solve the latest murder mystery, from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22. Those who identify the murderer will be eligible for a prize. READ MORE

OPENINGS/CLOSINGS

Witch Doctor apothecary-inspired cocktail bar to open in Old Brooklyn

The Witch Doctor is coming to Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood this spring. The apothecary-inspired bar will take over the former Sticks and Stones Social Lounge at 3314 Broadview Rd, Cleveland. Owners Matt Luebert and brothers Charlie and Mike Eby want to create a “mystical cabin in the woods” feel and serve craft cocktails influenced by botanical cures. They are not offering medicinal beverages but working with historical spirit combinations. READ MORE

Anthony Zappola’s Rice Shop makes way for Tony’s Burger Shop at Van Aken District

Chef Anthony Zappola closed The Rice Shop at the Van Aken District on January 11 to transform into Tony’s Burger Shop. Tony’s Burgers is all about serving straightforward, high-quality food at a reasonable price. Additionally, the Van Aken District currently doesn’t feature any burger concepts, so it’s filling a much-needed void. READ MORE

EVENTS/TASTINGS

Burns Night is coming up

Market Garden Brewery always has fun with its Burns Night. It commemorates Scottish poet Robert Burns and features poetry reading, haggis (two types!), bagpipes, good beer and more. It’s Friday, Jan. 24. Here's details with the full menu. The brewer is in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood. READ MORE

Dante dinner scheduled this week

Dante has a five-course dinner coming up featuring the acclaimed Nickel & Nickel wines. The dinner is Thursday, Jan. 23. The restaurant is in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood. READ MORE

Fairview Tavern, Collision Bend Brewing to hold beer dinner

Fairview Tavern in Fairview Park is teaming up with Collision Bend Brewing Co. on a five-course dinner with each dish paired with a specific beer (you get 5-ounce pours). It's Thursday, Jan. 23. READ MORE

Via Roma sets dinner with Italian wines

Via Roma Event Center & Ristorante has scheduled a wine dinner featuring Banfi wines of Italy. It is Saturday, Jan. 25. Via Roma is in the old Carrie Cerino’s at 8922 Ridge Road, North Royalton. READ MORE

Sabrina Carpenter fans can shop n’ sip at Roasted Tremont themed market

Roasted Tremont at 2275 Professor Avenue is teaming up with Roaming Road Collective, a local nomadic market brand, for ESPRESSO: a shop n’ sip Sabrina Carpenter-themed market. The event is set from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on January 26. READ MORE

Gunselman’s plans ‘Spanish Gusto’ wine dinner

Gunselman’s Steakhouse & Bar plans a five-course dinner featuring Spanish wines from assorted regions on Monday, Jan. 27. This is the new Gunselman’s, which opened in Olmsted Falls last year. READ MORE

Carpe Raci to hold special ZInfandel tasting

Carpe Raci Italian Restaurant in Brecksville is holding a Zinfandel tasting with winemaker Robert Beale. Seven wines will be served with three dishes, and the wines will be available for retail sale. We have a list of the wines and prices. The tasting is Monday, Jan. 27. READ MORE

Delmonico’s holding ‘Flights to Napa’ dinner

Delmonico’s Steakhouse in Independence is holding a tasting of high-end wines themed to flying. Courses are titled “standby,” “liftoff,” “10,000 feet” and so on. The wines are from Napa Valley, California. The dinner is Sunday, Feb. 2. READ MORE

PICKS OF THE WEEK

Naomi’s Recipes

On a wintery cold day, you’ll find all the comfort food you can eat at Naomi’s Recipes in Lakewood. Just over the Cleveland border, the small restaurant promises Mississippi-inspired cuisine with a Cajun twist. Think fried green tomatoes, catfish, fried chicken, grits, collards, macaroni and cheese and peach cobbler. The chef/owner claims the secret ingredient is “love,” but we’re pretty sure she’s just really good in the kitchen. The catfish was too good to even use tartar sauce. And let’s just say: Best. Grits. Ever. DETAILS – Paris Wolfe

Little Polish Diner

Little Polish Diner in Parma is the ultimate place to diner on authentic and homemade Polish food anytime of the year. However, its hearty menu items are even more comforting on a blustery winter day. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, but its entree dishes like the Tour of Poland featuring kielbasa, sauerkraut, stuffed cabbage, pierogi and green beans. Cheese Blintz “Nalesniki” and potato pancakes are also a must. Little Polish Diner is at 5772 Ridge Road in Parma. DETAILS – Alex Darus

Fat’s Backroom

Fat’s Backroom is located in Todaro’s Party Center, offering a fantastic Italian menu and wine list. A nibbler of fried artichokes hit the spot, as did mushroom ravioli for dinner. It also has a state-of-the-art Steinway player piano to offer a backdrop of songs as you dine. It’s at 1820 Akron-Peninsula Road, Akron. READ MORE - Marc Bona

SPOTLIGHT

17 highly anticipated restaurants, bars opening in Greater Cleveland

The growing culinary scene in Northeast Ohio shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. The new year is already off to a strong start, with several restaurants and bars planning to open locally in 2025. To celebrate the start of another year, check out 17 highly-anticipated restaurants and bars set to open in Greater Cleveland in 2025. READ MORE

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