May 31, 20241 yr On 5/23/2024 at 12:28 PM, PlanCleveland said: I feel like half of these "concept" restaurant owners go in planning to close the business within 2-3 years to open another concept in the same place. They're all very current trend places trying to make a quick buck off of the hype of being a new restaurant doing something people want, with higher prices than their competitors. Then when that quickly wears off they just move to the next new concept. I would bet that by the end of 2025, the same thing happens to places like Jaja, Bright Side, Filter, and whatever moves into the old Greenhouse Tavern location next. That way, they're always the brand new trendy restaurant all of the Cleveland influencers are telling people they "HAVE to check out" Filter is actually pretty popular.
May 31, 20241 yr On 4/23/2024 at 8:25 PM, ColDayMan said: The Astro Restaurant opens in former Hard Rock Cafe space in Cleveland's Tower City The Astro Restaurant opened Tuesday in downtown Cleveland's Tower City Center in the location once occupied by Hard Rock Cafe. Andre Scott, Jeremiah Burks, Christopher Thomas and Ryan Gullatt — the same restaurateurs who opened The Haunted House Restaurant in Cleveland Heights in 2021 — are managing the new space-themed restaurant in the Tower City location that had been vacant for eight years. It took an invitation from Bedrock Cleveland, Dan Gilbert's Detroit-based development company, for the partners to consider the site at 230 W. Huron Road, according to the NEOtrans blog. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cleveland/news/2024/04/23/the-astro-restaurant-opens-tower-city-center.html She does NOT look impressed lol.
May 31, 20241 yr On 5/18/2024 at 11:25 AM, Gabriel said: I hope 4am slice is successful and open til 5 or 6--we desperately need late night food downtown. We had it with DP Dough on Euclid but they randomly "temporarily closed".
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May 31, 20241 yr According to DP Dough they went through a management change that took longer than expected but they actually do plan to reopen Downtown soon
June 3, 20241 yr On 5/22/2024 at 9:26 AM, GISguy said: FYI AJ Rocco's is open Went there before the Guards game Friday. Was heading for the Clevelander so got tricked a little to going to their patio but that’s ok. Place was nice inside from what I saw and the patio was nice too. I love that little corner.
June 11, 20241 yr congrats to the runner up jb chef — These chefs and restaurants are the 2024 James Beard Award winners By Marnie Hunter, CNN 7 minute read Updated 8:30 AM EDT, Tue June 11, 2024 … Best Chef: Great Lakes (IL, IN, MI, OH) Vinnie Cimino, Cordelia, Cleveland, OH Jose Salazar, Mita’s, Cincinnati, OH Sujan Sarkar, Indienne, Chicago, IL WINNER: Hajime Sato, Sozai, Clawson, MI Jenner Tomaska, Esmé, Chicago, IL more: https://www.cnn.com/travel/james-beard-award-winners-2024/index.html
June 13, 20241 yr On 5/31/2024 at 2:13 PM, mrclifton88 said: According to DP Dough they went through a management change that took longer than expected but they actually do plan to reopen Downtown soon They officially reopened as of 3 days ago.
June 18, 2024Jun 18 The guy who founded Donte's restaurant in Berea was a retired New York Central operator at Linndale Tower. I met him not long after I moved in '93 to live a block away from this restaurant. Spent a lot of time here in the mid-90s. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 18, 2024Jun 18 I lived on Sheldon Rd. during that same time Ken, less than 1/2 a mile west. This place probably accounted for 50% of my caloric intake in the 90's. Sad to see it close. FWIW and pedantic for sure, @KJP the north side of Sheldon is a Brook Park address.
June 18, 2024Jun 18 Oops! I lived in Tabor Ridge apartments -- Emerson and Rocky River Drive, from September of 1993 to November of 1996. After I moved out of there to Lakewood, I haven't moved since.... "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 19, 2024Jun 19 9 hours ago, KJP said: The guy who founded Donte's restaurant in Berea was a retired New York Central operator at Linndale Tower. I met him not long after I moved in '93 to live a block away from this restaurant. Spent a lot of time here in the mid-90s. The new owners of the site are planning to build a Circle K, even though there are already 4 gas station/convenience stores (including another Circle K!) within 500 feet.
June 19, 2024Jun 19 10 hours ago, acd said: The new owners of the site are planning to build a Circle K, even though there are already 4 gas station/convenience stores (including another Circle K!) within 500 feet. This is like 20 years ago when drug stores were popping up on every corner, or in the 1980s when fast food joints were popping up on every corner, or the 1970s when convenience stores were popping up on every corner, or the 1950s-60s when gas stations were popping up on every corner. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
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June 25, 2024Jun 25 Citizen Pie Roman Café on East 4th Street to Close Citizen Pie closed their downtown location, which was pretty good and my go-to pizza joint downtown. However, it usually seemed slow in there so not overly surprising. Always confused me why it did little business compared to Geraci's which has very mediocre pizza IMO.
June 25, 2024Jun 25 19 hours ago, Rustbelter said: Citizen Pie Roman Café on East 4th Street to Close Citizen Pie closed their downtown location, which was pretty good and my go-to pizza joint downtown. However, it usually seemed slow in there so not overly surprising. Always confused me why it did little business compared to Geraci's which has very mediocre pizza IMO. Also confused why they weren't busier, loved the options the E4th location had and because of that would often get pizza from them instead of the Ohio City location even though it was more cumbersome to do so. Encouraging that they said "the downtown shop will be rolled into the Ohio City location, where diners can look forward to menu changes in the future," so hopefully can still get my go to order!
June 25, 2024Jun 25 19 hours ago, Rustbelter said: Citizen Pie Roman Café on East 4th Street to Close Citizen Pie closed their downtown location, which was pretty good and my go-to pizza joint downtown. However, it usually seemed slow in there so not overly surprising. Always confused me why it did little business compared to Geraci's which has very mediocre pizza IMO. Geraci's has a following. People tend to like the pizza they grew up on. For me, that's Teresa's. Franchise qualities do vary, and the latter proves it. Kelly had CP downtown and loved it, we went to Waterloo last fall and she wasn't so impressed.
June 25, 2024Jun 25 20 hours ago, Rustbelter said: Citizen Pie Roman Café on East 4th Street to Close Citizen Pie closed their downtown location, which was pretty good and my go-to pizza joint downtown. However, it usually seemed slow in there so not overly surprising. Always confused me why it did little business compared to Geraci's which has very mediocre pizza IMO. I was a fan of their slices. But I think Roman style might not be as well known.
June 25, 2024Jun 25 I think Geraci's benefits from it's location (and some recognition with suburbanites but it's too expensive for the business crowd IMO). Vincenza's was even busier when it was open and like a quarter of the price. Citizen Pie was never busy when I was in there and kind of awkward in general. I was stoked when they said it'd be an outpost of Six Shooter only to be disappointed in the quality of the (drip) coffee.
June 25, 2024Jun 25 20 hours ago, Rustbelter said: Citizen Pie Roman Café on East 4th Street to Close Citizen Pie closed their downtown location, which was pretty good and my go-to pizza joint downtown. However, it usually seemed slow in there so not overly surprising. Always confused me why it did little business compared to Geraci's which has very mediocre pizza IMO. I think it was because of the physical space. It didn't look like a pizza joint and was not nearly as aesthetic or welcoming as Geraci's from the outside. On the inside when I've been in there they didn't even have music playing in the background. I hope the space gets filled soon. Great location.
June 26, 2024Jun 26 4 hours ago, Milkshake1 said: I think it was because of the physical space. It didn't look like a pizza joint and was not nearly as aesthetic or welcoming as Geraci's from the outside. On the inside when I've been in there they didn't even have music playing in the background. I hope the space gets filled soon. Great location. I loved their pizza, especially the cacio e pepe, which was outstanding. I agree with all these points, plus the fact that the space was appallingly ventilated. It always had an oily haze inside and after I’d been in there, even just to pick up, my clothes smelt like I’d just worked an 8 hour shift at a fast food joint. My hovercraft is full of eels
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July 13, 2024Jul 13 ^ I hope it’s more of an asset than the one on East 9th, that closes in the afternoon for the day and despite having a huge space, has never once made its seating available for use. Going in there is still like living in early-COVID times. My hovercraft is full of eels
July 14, 2024Jul 14 whitmore’s bar-b-q https://www.instagram.com/p/C9NlA05Oton/?igsh=MW9tNXp5cGJtY3F2bw==
July 14, 2024Jul 14 On 7/13/2024 at 12:35 PM, roman totale XVII said: ^ I hope it’s more of an asset than the one on East 9th, that closes in the afternoon for the day and despite having a huge space, has never once made its seating available for use. Going in there is still like living in early-COVID times. I cannot for the life of me understand the way this place is run.
July 14, 2024Jul 14 12 minutes ago, mrclifton88 said: I cannot for the life of me understand the way this place is run. One time I went to interview a victim in there because they felt more comfortable at a third party location and it was pouring rain outside. They kicked us out. I probably could have pulled the official police business so f@#k off but my victim was so put off I didn't want to have her start a fight with the employee, so we left.
July 14, 2024Jul 14 44 minutes ago, mrclifton88 said: I cannot for the life of me understand the way this place is run. 24 minutes ago, KFM44107 said: One time I went to interview a victim in there because they felt more comfortable at a third party location and it was pouring rain outside. They kicked us out. I probably could have pulled the official police business so f@#k off but my victim was so put off I didn't want to have her start a fight with the employee, so we left. I’m glad I’m not the only one! The place is openly hostile to the general public, with a real ‘us vs them’ attitude. It’s bizarre. My hovercraft is full of eels
July 16, 2024Jul 16 Honeygrow fast-casual restaurant chain expanding into NE Ohio Philadelphia-based fast-casual restaurant Honeygrow is expanding into Ohio with plans to open two Northeast Ohio locations this fall. Known for its create-your-own stir-fries and salads, Honeygrow has signed leases for stores at 17830 Royalton Road in Strongsville near SouthPark Mall and 4525 Everhard Road NW in North Canton near Belden Village Mall, the company said Monday. Since its start in 2012, Honeygrow has expanded to more than 45 locations across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Delaware, New York and Virginia. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cleveland/news/2024/07/15/honeygrow-expand-strongsville-north-canton.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 28, 2024Jul 28 steak tremont preview — https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9yUHMTpEeG/?igsh=ZW85NXg0YmpwcXl6
July 29, 2024Jul 29 17 hours ago, mrnyc said: steak tremont preview — https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9yUHMTpEeG/?igsh=ZW85NXg0YmpwcXl6 I like the idea of a casual steak place a step above Outback, and think it could have a real audience. But it's going to have to deliver on quality, and not just instagram-able decor.
July 29, 2024Jul 29 16 minutes ago, daybreaker said: I like the idea of a casual steak place a step above Outback, and think it could have a real audience. But it's going to have to deliver on quality, and not just instagram-able decor. In London, there's a great, popular restaurant called Flat Iron that's a limited menu, mostly one steak option, one price restaurant with a complimentary, gourmet ice cream cone (with delicious chocolate shavings) handed to you on the way out. A winner there - and if this is close, it should be one here, too. Edited July 29, 2024Jul 29 by eyehrtfood
July 29, 2024Jul 29 2 minutes ago, eyehrtfood said: In London, there's a great, popular restaurant called Flat Iron that's a limited menu, mostly one steak option, one price restaurant with a complimentary, gourmet ice cream cone (with delicious chocolate shavings) handed to you on the way out. A winner there - and if this is close, it should be one here, too. Their plan sounds solid to me. Thats a good cut of meat they plan on using for the base option. Quote STEAK, promises management, will be suited equally well for a casual weeknight dinner or a celebratory blowout. Its biggest differentiator is the all-inclusive format that combines steak, salad, unlimited waffle-cut fries and unlimited popcorn for just $35. Also unique is the house cut, a USDA Prime coulotte steak, also referred to as the top sirloin cap or picanha.
July 30, 2024Jul 30 Melt will be down to its original Lakewood location and two quick-service stands. What a (not shocking) downfall for a once-great restaurant that over-expanded, degraded quality and service, and jacked up prices. Melt Bar and Grilled locations to close in Akron and Mentor: Owner Matt Fish shares update on company's future In a statement addressing the future of Melt Bar and Grilled in Northeast Ohio, owner Matt Fish has announced the locations in Akron and Mentor will close permanently next month. “This decision was very difficult to make on a personal and professional level,” Fish said in a Facebook post Monday morning. “Operating multiple locations is unfortunately not sustainable for the immediate or long-term future. This difficult decision was made to ensure Melt Bar and Grilled will continue and succeed with a much smaller footprint.”
July 31, 2024Jul 31 looks correct — and never enough bbq i guess — Sweet Pork Wilson’s is Carving Out a Slice for Itself in Cleveland’s Crowded BBQ Scene “Cleveland is diverse – it’s everything – and it’s who I am,” says owner Jason Brooks. “That’s what barbecue should be. I’m not trying to copy anybody" By Douglas Trattner on Wed, Jul 31, 2024 more: https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/sweet-pork-wilsons-is-carving-out-a-slice-for-itself-in-clevelands-crowded-bbq-scene-44831308 Photo by Doug Trattner — Ribs at Sweet Pork Wilson's
July 31, 2024Jul 31 2 minutes ago, mrnyc said: looks correct — and never enough bbq i guess — Sweet Pork Wilson’s is Carving Out a Slice for Itself in Cleveland’s Crowded BBQ Scene “Cleveland is diverse – it’s everything – and it’s who I am,” says owner Jason Brooks. “That’s what barbecue should be. I’m not trying to copy anybody" By Douglas Trattner on Wed, Jul 31, 2024 more: https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/sweet-pork-wilsons-is-carving-out-a-slice-for-itself-in-clevelands-crowded-bbq-scene-44831308 Photo by Doug Trattner — Ribs at Sweet Pork Wilson's I will give the strongest endorsement I've ever made on here... Sweet Pork Wilson's is THE. BEST. BARBEQUE. I. HAVE. EVER. HAD. And I've been to Charlotte, Kansas City, Dallas, and Austin.
July 31, 2024Jul 31 23 minutes ago, YABO713 said: I will give the strongest endorsement I've ever made on here... Sweet Pork Wilson's is THE. BEST. BARBEQUE. I. HAVE. EVER. HAD. And I've been to Charlotte, Kansas City, Dallas, and Austin. This is a huge endorsement. I need to check it out because I have never found great BBQ anywhere in Cleveland.
July 31, 2024Jul 31 1 minute ago, freefourur said: This is a huge endorsement. I need to check it out because I have never found great BBQ anywhere in Cleveland. same. cle was hung up on gross, saucy kc style bbq for decades, which i can’t stand. diehard texas style fan. glad to hear its changed. maybe everywhere? you can actually get halfway decent bbq in a few far flung places in nyc these days, which is really saying something too. ha.
July 31, 2024Jul 31 32 minutes ago, YABO713 said: I will give the strongest endorsement I've ever made on here... Sweet Pork Wilson's is THE. BEST. BARBEQUE. I. HAVE. EVER. HAD. And I've been to Charlotte, Kansas City, Dallas, and Austin. The article is much more reserved its praise, but it's from Clevescene so... Anyways, with this strong of an endorsement it's definitely made it onto my list, thanks!
July 31, 2024Jul 31 Sweet Pork Wilson's is awesome. Also, it has a very simple vibe and great ownership that is always there.
July 31, 2024Jul 31 1 hour ago, Ethan said: The article is much more reserved its praise, but it's from Clevescene so... Anyways, with this strong of an endorsement it's definitely made it onto my list, thanks! FWIW - I had the ribs and pulled pork sandwich.
July 31, 2024Jul 31 1 hour ago, WindyBuckeye said: Sweet Pork Wilson's is awesome. Also, it has a very simple vibe and great ownership that is always there. Jason Brooks was also an ABSOLUTE DUDE on the football field.
July 31, 2024Jul 31 23 minutes ago, YABO713 said: Jason Brooks was also an ABSOLUTE DUDE on the football field. Sensing some St. Ignatius bias here!!!! :-)
July 31, 2024Jul 31 2 hours ago, surfohio said: Sensing some St. Ignatius bias here!!!! :-) To be fair... I didn't know Jason Brooks owned it until after I had eaten there
July 31, 2024Jul 31 2 hours ago, surfohio said: Sensing some St. Ignatius bias here!!!! :-) "How do you know a guy went to St. Ignatius?" - don't worry, he'll tell you. 😉😆 Settle down, my husband went to St. Ignatius. 😏 clevelandskyscrapers.com Cleveland Skyscrapers on Instagram
July 31, 2024Jul 31 Didn't LeCharles Bentley go to St. Ignatius? If so, then unimpressed by that school. And after looking at their Wikipedia page of alum, I'm not impressed. I'm sure Cleveland has better schools. Actually, I know Cleveland has better schools. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
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