See what the transformed West Side Market will look like (photos) Cleveland's 113-year-old West Side Market has released renderings of its upcoming $68 million transformation. The project will preserve the historic Market Hall while renovating the East Arcade for produce vendors. A future phase will convert the North Arcade into a food hall with seating, and add event spaces and a teaching kitchen. $50 million has already been secured for the first phase, with construction permits filed in March. READ MORE Lakewood’s BottleHouse Brewing to launch weekend brunch, new menu after Eugene merger Lakewood's BottleHouse Brewing is merging its Eugene Kitchen pop-up into its main brand, launching weekend brunch service and a new menu starting May 9. The Madison Avenue brewery, known for hosting weddings and events, is also getting a physical makeover with new dining areas and an upgraded patio. READ MORE Global cuisine at Table 45 Chef Jagjit Singh brings his diverse culinary background from India, Dubai, and Switzerland to the InterContinental Cleveland Hotel’s restaurant. Singh is infusing the menu with vibrant international flavors, including Indian-inspired dishes like yogurt bombs and other traditional favorites. “I love feeding people,” says Singh, who turned his childhood passion into a profession. READ MORE Ghost Tree Brewing Co. expands Ghost Tree Brewing Co. is moving across the street into the larger Brew Kettle location in Amherst, tripling its space to accommodate growing demand. Co-founders Dan Blatt and John Rush said the deal should be finalized for a late May or early June opening, with Ghost Tree keeping its menu while adding some Brew Kettle beers to their taps. READ MORE Taking a look at the Terrestrial Brewing deal Terrestrial Brewing Co.’s taproom will be closing in Cleveland, but the brand will continue under The Brew Kettle’s ownership. The Battery Park neighborhood space will be transformed into restaurants under another owner, while Terrestrial’s beers will be produced at The Brew Kettle’s Middleburg Heights facility. READ MORE Hidden sandwich shop survives cancer and catastrophe Sam Boccuti's Sam's Supper Club in Avon Lake almost didn't make it. After opening in 2022, the chef faced a blank catering calendar, then lung cancer that closed his shop for seven months. A generous landlord and surprise inheritance saved the business, where Boccuti now serves scratch-made sandwiches named after important people in his life, reports Alex Darus. READ MORE Kentucky Derby Cocktails Celebrate the Kentucky Derby on May 3 with a mint julep, the race's official drink since 1939. Churchill Downs bartenders will serve over 125,000 mint juleps using 10,000 bourbon bottles and 2,250 pounds of fresh mint. Paris Wolfe shares seven variations on the classic bourbon cocktail, from Gervasi's Signature version to Chicken Cock's raspberry-infused Jitterbug Julep. READ MORE |
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Tequila, mezcal, and sotol: Exploring Mexican spirits for Cinco de Mayo For Cinco de Mayo, which many people are celebrating on Saturday, May 3, the Mexican vibe calls for a Mexican spirit. The choices are more than just tequila. Go beyond big T and try smoky Mezcal or an intense and smoky Sotol. All three come from desert plants and start with similar flavor profiles, but their expressions are quite different. READ MORE McDonald’s launches first new menu item in four years McDonald's is launching its first permanent menu addition in four years on May 5 – McCrispy Chicken Strips with Creamy Chili Dip. The all-white meat strips come in three or four-piece servings with a softer coating than expected but tender, juicy chicken inside. The strips feature bold black pepper flavors, while the dip offers a milder heat that should appeal to most customers. READ MORE Annual wine auction set The Akron Art Museum’s 29th annual wine auction fundraiser, themed “mosaic at the museum,” is Saturday, June 7. The fundraiser features a four-course meal from Driftwood Catering paired with wines from Sonoma’s Blue Rock Winery, including vegan options. We’ve got the menu and details. READ MORE Great Lakes Brewing Co. undergoing renovations Cleveland’s pioneering craft brewery has closed its beer garden temporarily for upgrades, and the full restaurant will follow suit next week on May 5, with a soft reopening planned for May 14. The renovation includes enhanced beer-garden features and a revamped menu focusing on locally sourced ingredients, with the gift shop and tours remaining open during construction. READ MORE Ken Stewart's Grille celebrates anniversary Ken Stewart's Grille in Akron celebrates 35 years with a month of throwback specials and events. The upscale steakhouse will kick off festivities May 1 with complimentary champagne, followed by classic dishes from the 1990s like Belgian Endive Salad and Soft Shell Crabs. Ten percent of proceeds from throwback entrées will support local first responders, reports Paris Wolfe. READ MORE Malley's Mother's Day Treat Malley's Chocolates will offer its famous chocolate-covered strawberries for Mother's Day weekend, starting at noon on Friday, May 9 through Sunday (or until sold out). Priced at $29.95 per box, the limited-time treats will be available at all 18 Northeast Ohio locations, including the Brook Park headquarters which will open specially for the occasion. Alex Darus reports. READ MORE |
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| OPENINGS/CLOSINGS Hot Dog Diner & Burger Co. reopens in Parma at original location after temporary closure Hot Dog Diner & Burger Co. reopened Thursday in its former location after abruptly closing in February. The fast-casual restaurant at 5494 Pearl Road reopened for business at 11 a.m. on April 24. Hot Dog Diner has been a staple in Parma for 25 years, formerly located on Brookpark Road. READ MORE Agave Social restaurant to open in Cleveland’s Flats East Bank in August Agave Social, a new casual Mexican restaurant concept from the Tres Potrillos Group, will open in Cleveland's Flats East Bank in early August. The restaurant will feature tapas-style dishes, 50-75 tequila varieties, and fresh-juice margaritas in the former Beerhead Bar & Eatery space. The 170-seat venue (including a 75-seat patio) will have weekend DJs but isn't intended as a nightclub. READ MORE Cleveland’s sci-fi restaurant The Astro shuts down for renovations, no reopening date yet The Astro in Tower City is temporarily closed for renovations. The sci-fi themed restaurant, 230 W. Huron Road, is currently closed after officially opening last year. The owners would not clarify when the restaurant plans to reopen or whether it would keep its space-themed concept, saying it will be announced at a later date. READ MORE Brecksville’s Courtyard Café nears reopening after $1 million fire The Courtyard Café is preparing to reopen after a kitchen fire led to $1 million in damages and months of closure. The neighborhood restaurant closed in early December after a fire in the downstairs prep kitchen led to extensive damage throughout the restaurant. Now, owners are gearing up to welcome the community back into the long-standing bar. READ MORE |
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EVENTS/TASTINGS Dandelion Festival in Dover Stop thinking of dandelion’s as a nuisance and join the party celebrating the golden flower. The family-friendly dandelion festival includes food, wine sampling, dandelion sangria, cellar tours, arts and craft, vendors and live entertainment scheduled for both days. Dandelion food specialties include dandelion sausage, dandelion gravy, and dandelion sangria. Breitenbach Winery, 5934 Old Rt 39 NW, Dover. May 2-3. breitenbachwine.com Tacos & Tequila Music Fest Hall of Fame Village brings back the Tacos & Tequila Music Fest just in time for Cinco de Mayo. Enjoy a day filled with live music, food trucks, tequila tastings, vendors and more. Tickets $59 and up. Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, 2121 George Halas Drive NW, Canton. May 3. hofvillage.com Mount Granita announces May 1 opening with $1 scoops in Cleveland’s Little Italy Mount Granita Italian Ice, 2024 Murray Hill Road, specializes in Sicilian-style granita made from scratch with fresh flavors. The neighborhood favorite will open for business on May 1, with plenty of fun planned. From 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on May 1, Mount Granita will bring back its $1 scoops to celebrate its reopening. READ MORE Cleveland Asian Festival returns May 17-18 The Cleveland Asian Festival is back for its 2024 edition on Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18, featuring a diverse array of cultural experiences. Visitors can enjoy the food court, Asian food competition, world marketplace, and entertainment including Asian trivia, Asian-Pop Dance Competition, Cosplay Showcase, and fashion show. Free health screenings will also be available throughout the event. READ MORE Foraged Feast is scheduled CLE Urban Winery will host Foraged Feast. It’s Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners’ fourth annual event and aims to merge sustainability and local flavor. It is slated for May 22. READ MORE Hall of Fame Ribs Burnoff returns The Pro Football Hall of Fame Ribs Burnoff is back for Memorial Day weekend, running May 24-26 in Canton. The event will feature multiple rib vendors, live music and family activities. It’s the second annual fest. READ MORE Gervasi Vineyard to hold wine dinner Gervasi Vineyard in Canton is hosting "Savor the Season," a five-course dinner paired with wines on Friday, June 13. Chef Ryan Bowen's menu includes spring gazpacho, lemon ricotta tortellini and rack of lamb, with live music by Rolando. READ MORE |
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PICKS OF THE WEEK Flower on Freeman Nestled between Ohio City and Tremont, Flower on Freeman has blossomed into an elegant cocktail bar in the former Duck Island Club space. The floral theme extends from the décor to cocktail ingredients. Martinis with caviar-stuffed olives and Rose Margaritas with key lime sour are a few standouts on the cocktail menu. Its exclusive patio space also feels like a garden oasis in a bustling part of town. Flower on Freeman is at 2102 Freeman Avenue in Cleveland. – Alex Darus DETAILS The Lodge at Bass Lake The Lodge at Bass Lake in Chardon is a stop if you’re in Geauga County. The setting is ready for all kinds of weather. As it warms up outside, the patio is a charming spot to meet girlfriends for lunch, while the inside dining rooms are cozy on a cool, cloudy day. The all-day menu offers hearty protein plates. Specials change throughout the week – burgers on Monday, prime rib on Thursday and fish on Friday. And brunch is available on Sunday. – Paris Wolfe - DETAILS Rocket Arena: Spicy cavatelli vodka pesto pizza Flour has meshed two great things: Pizza AND pasta. The folks at the eatery, located on the arena’s first floor-concourse, are making a delicious pizza that uses the slightly spicy vodka sauce – the same Roma sauce from cavatelli at Flour’s concession space - but with added hot calabrese peppers that yield a touch of heat. It’s topped with grana padana and mozzarella cheeses and finished with a pesto drizzle. Here’s a look at all the recent food additions in the arena. – Marc Bona READ MORE |
SPOTLIGHT Best place to eat and drink in Lakewood: Cleveland.com readers have spoken in our poll to find the best places to eat and drink in Lakewood. The votes are tallied and the clear winner is Woodstock BBQ, located at 13362 Madison Ave. Coming in second place was Artis at 17900 Detroit Ave., while third place went to Rood at 17001 Madison Ave. Pier W came in fourth and Sarita a Restaurant rounded out the Top 5. Now that voting is over, “Best of Cleveland” reporter Peter Chakerian and food and culture writer, Alex Darus will visit the top restaurant/bar. READ MORE |
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