March 26Mar 26 Family and I recently went to Build The Pho in Uptown and it was really good. Glad to see they're expanding! https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2025/03/build-the-pho-expands-with-two-new-locations-in-cleveland-for-vietnamese-cuisine.html Build The Pho expands with two new locations in Cleveland for Vietnamese cuisine Ohio City North Olmsted
March 27Mar 27 So long Bar Louie. Thanks for some fun memories and dollar burger specials back in the glory days.
March 27Mar 27 https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2025/03/jazz-returns-to-nighttown-space-with-edwins-while-original-bookers-head-to-ohio-city.html Jazz returns to Nighttown space with Edwins, while original bookers head to Ohio City TL;DR “We have plans to have live jazz throughout the month, along with a monthly marquee headliner,” Chrostowski told Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer in a recent interview. Local talent has been and will remain the “major component” to this new weekend schedule of events. Across town at Market Garden Brewery in the Ohio City neighborhood, Wadsworth and JWP are also bringing in A-list talent – the kind that they would have normally landed at Nighttown. “That’s just not what we are about and we had established a much different tradition. There’s no ill will and I’m glad to see the Nighttown space alive again – I live right nearby – and we are always glad to see more musicians working. The more the better,” he added. “But the truth is, we were just moving in different directions.”
March 27Mar 27 On 2/28/2025 at 8:14 AM, Jax said: I'm glad dante continues to open places. I've lost count how many places he has now all told, 6 or 7? he's a really decent human from my interactions with him, wish him the best and continued success. the original is the only remaining "fine" dining in Tremont now right? I like his food. I don't know anything about him personally. The Akron location closed at the end of the year. I am told he was not active in that location.
March 27Mar 27 1 minute ago, osu87 said: Bar Louis abruptly closed its Ohio locations at Crocker and Legacy yesterday The company filed for bankruptcy today
March 27Mar 27 17 minutes ago, eyehrtfood said: The company filed for bankruptcy today Didn’t they already shed over half their locations during Covid? Seems like they’ve never been able to bounce back, for whatever reason. My hovercraft is full of eels
March 27Mar 27 On 3/25/2025 at 8:42 PM, Geowizical said: Family and I recently went to Build The Pho in Uptown and it was really good. Glad to see they're expanding! https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2025/03/build-the-pho-expands-with-two-new-locations-in-cleveland-for-vietnamese-cuisine.html Build The Pho expands with two new locations in Cleveland for Vietnamese cuisine Ohio City North Olmsted And when one takes it home to prepare....
March 27Mar 27 15 minutes ago, roman totale XVII said: Didn’t they already shed over half their locations during Covid? Seems like they’ve never been able to bounce back, for whatever reason. The industry has not bounced back from the virus era. A shakeout was already in the works, but the restrictions put it on steroids.
March 28Mar 28 https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2025/03/blasian-fusion-opens-permanent-location-in-clevelands-north-collinwood.html Blasian Fusion opens permanent location in Cleveland’s North Collinwood
March 28Mar 28 1 hour ago, Geowizical said: https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2025/03/blasian-fusion-opens-permanent-location-in-clevelands-north-collinwood.html Blasian Fusion opens permanent location in Cleveland’s North Collinwood They are right by Two Friends, which I have been meaning to try eventually. Since they are on Uber Eats and I think (hope) I figured out where to park, why not both?
March 31Mar 31 On 3/28/2025 at 2:50 PM, E Rocc said: They are right by Two Friends, which I have been meaning to try eventually. Since they are on Uber Eats and I think (hope) I figured out where to park, why not both? YUM! So good. I got the Philly steak and the buffalo chicken. They aren't really traditional egg rolls, more like a pierogi or empanada with an egg roll casing. They are in the LaSalle building so you can park in that lot. Two Friends was good, I'm a beer snob so I'll reserve judgement until I have tried more of their product. Place is a little bright for my tastes, but you'll have that LOL. Not every bar can look like an old speakeasy.
April 1Apr 1 https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2025/04/little-cloud-sandwiches-sets-official-opening-date-in-clevelands-ohio-city.html Little Cloud Sandwiches sets official opening date in Cleveland’s Ohio City Thursday, April 3 - 1512 W 25th St. I hope they do well - I can imagine it being a great place to stop for a bite especially once ITB Park opens and foot traffic increases around that stretch of W 25th.
April 1Apr 1 Tons of great sandwich places in Ohio City / Gordon Square, but many close before my normal dinner time, or on Sundays when I dont feel like cooking. This one said they plan to be open 7 days a week, for lunch and dinner. Looking forward to it!
April 4Apr 4 Xinji noodle bar is closing down. We never made it out there after moving here last fall, and now I feel bad about it. I heard they were really good. Their ramen broth always sounded a little more unique and interesting compared to some of the other places in Asia Town that do more traditional ones.
April 4Apr 4 8 minutes ago, daybreaker said: Xinji noodle bar is closing down. We never made it out there after moving here last fall, and now I feel bad about it. I heard they were really good. Their ramen broth always sounded a little more unique and interesting compared to some of the other places in Asia Town that do more traditional ones. Been a bad week for cool spots - Old Brooklyn Cheese also announced they're closing their storefront and shifting to focus on their mustard business. Glad they found a niche, but still bummed!
April 10Apr 10 Layne's Chicken Fingers to open first Ohio store amid rapid growth Layne's Chicken Fingers plans to open its first Ohio restaurant in Parma on Monday as part of an ambitious national expansion. The Frisco, Texas-based company opened nine restaurants and signed two franchise agreements for 10 restaurants in the first quarter alone, according to a statement. Layne's wants to have 45 restaurants by the end of the year, including the restaurant at 1350 W. Pleasant Valley Road in Parma, which is set to open on April 14. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cleveland/news/2025/04/09/laynes-chicken-fingers-parma-ohio-expansion.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 11Apr 11 https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2025/04/mount-granita-announces-may-1-opening-with-1-scoops-in-clevelands-little-italy.html Mount Granita announces May 1 opening with $1 scoops in Cleveland’s Little Italy Highly recommend to anyone who hasn't been before! Great spot in Little Italy
April 11Apr 11 https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2025/04/irishtown-bend-taproom-brings-welcome-to-ohio-city-vibe-to-market-garden-brewery.html Irishtown Bend Taproom brings ‘Welcome to Ohio City’ vibe to Market Garden Brewery
April 11Apr 11 I heard a rumor that Driftwood was closing Green Rooster Farms in the Hanna -- it's not listed on the Driftwood website. Can anyone confirm?
April 11Apr 11 34 minutes ago, Foraker said: I heard a rumor that Driftwood was closing Green Rooster Farms in the Hanna -- it's not listed on the Driftwood website. Can anyone confirm? Yes! It is closed. Edited April 11Apr 11 by downtownjoe
April 12Apr 12 19 hours ago, downtownjoe said: Yes! It is closed.When Green Rooster switched from their [rotisserie] chicken I had a bad feeling about their future. Big step down from the roasted chicken to the canned/bagged substitute. Edited May 8May 8 by Foraker correction
April 14Apr 14 https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2025/04/sage-honey-book-cafe-to-open-in-chagrin-falls-in-may.html Sage & Honey book-café to open in Chagrin Falls in May Sage & Honey book-café and gift shop will open in Chagrin Falls in mid-May. It will take over the corner retail space formerly occupied by Jensen Travelon (10 East Washington Street, Chagrin Falls) The 2,500-square-foot book-café is being created by mother and daughter duo Michelle and Kaylee “Kat” Tomsich who live in Chagrin Falls. They got the idea during Michelle’s visit to see Kaylee at Wake Forest University in Winton-Salem, North Carolina. In addition to coffees, teas, soups and salads, the small kitchen will offer crepes.
April 14Apr 14 In case any downtown workers are interested: https://www.crainscleveland.com/restaurants/downtown-cleveland-incs-food-truck-series-returns-may-1 Downtown Cleveland Inc.'s Food Truck Series returns May 1 Food trucks will be serving every weekday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at: • Memorial Monday - Huntington Park, West 3rd Street and Lakeside Avenue. • Food Truck Tuesday - Public Square, Rockwell Avenue and Ontario Street. • Walnut Wednesday - Ralph J. Perk Plaza, East 12th St. and Chester Ave. • Truck Stop Thursday - One Cleveland Center Plaza, E. 9th St. and St. Clair Ave. • Free Stamp Friday - Willard Park, E. 9th St. and Lakeside Ave.
April 17Apr 17 Agave Social restaurant to open in Flats By Ken Prendergast / April 17, 2025 It didn’t take long to land a new tenant for a highly visible restaurant location at Cleveland’s Flats East Bank. Just four months after Beerhead Bar and Eatery closed at 1156 W. 11th St., noted local restaurateurs Alex and Arturo Mendez Martinez have executed a lease for the ground-floor space at the corner of West 11th and Main Avenue. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2025/04/17/agave-social-restaurant-to-open-in-flats/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
April 17Apr 17 this is good. not only do we get another restaurant with 'agave' in the name but we also get another restaurant with 'social' in the name, as a bonus Edited April 17Apr 17 by Whipjacka
April 17Apr 17 14 minutes ago, Whipjacka said: this is good. not only do we get another restaurant with 'agave' in the name but we also get another restaurant with 'social' in the name, as a bonus I hope they have Shareables and Handhelds on the menu
April 17Apr 17 1 hour ago, Whipjacka said: this is good. not only do we get another restaurant with 'agave' in the name but we also get another restaurant with 'social' in the name, as a bonus That's got to be the most cringey restaurant name fad going. I almost automatically avoid a place with 'social' in the name. I'll be glad when it dies out.
April 17Apr 17 On 4/4/2025 at 11:27 AM, daybreaker said: Xinji noodle bar is closing down. We never made it out there after moving here last fall, and now I feel bad about it. I heard they were really good. Their ramen broth always sounded a little more unique and interesting compared to some of the other places in Asia Town that do more traditional ones. It must have been mentioned in the Ohio City thread (i saw it somewhere), but Soho is taking over the Xinji spot.
April 17Apr 17 7 hours ago, Whipjacka said: this is good. not only do we get another restaurant with 'agave' in the name but we also get another restaurant with 'social' in the name, as a bonus You beat me to it. I was also going to comment on the “social” in the name which is something I mentioned in this thread about six months ago. Please, restaurant owners, if you’re listening, stop using this word!
April 24Apr 24 https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2025/04/hot-dog-diner-burger-co-reopens-in-parma-at-original-location-after-temporary-closure.html
April 29Apr 29 the real farmville urban farm — https://www.instagram.com/reel/DI68reEpUTQ/?igsh=NHNmaTFrbzFxb2Np
May 2May 2 Heart of Gold moving away from their COVID changes to more casual back to what they were before when they were The Plum. They'll have servers, changing menus, etc: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJHZ31Ip1ZdSOHO Chicken and Whiskey officially moving to Xinji's old spot: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJHjIMQJJ-_/Great Lakes Brew Pub revamping menu and interior: https://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/news/new-brewpub-menuGreek Village on Lorain is apparently opening within the next month or so: source Lorain Furniture owner said so Edited May 2May 2 by downtownjoe
May 8May 8 Tous Les Jours Café (French/Korean Bakery chain) opens tomorrow on Mayfield Rd. In Lyndhurst.
May 8May 8 la playa review —Cleveland SceneReview: La Playa Brings the Colorful Marisqueria From the..."I'm from Jalisco and we have a really large, diverse cooking style for seafood," says owner Rafael Ayala. "I love the food down there.”
May 8May 8 5 minutes ago, mrnyc said:la playa review —Cleveland SceneReview: La Playa Brings the Colorful Marisqueria From the..."I'm from Jalisco and we have a really large, diverse cooking style for seafood," says owner Rafael Ayala. "I love the food down there.”I'll be honest... I'm shocked they're still open. Hope they pick up more significant traction, because I really like their food.
May 8May 8 21 minutes ago, YABO713 said:I'll be honest... I'm shocked they're still open.Hope they pick up more significant traction, because I really like their food.Same. We've been there a few times and liked it well enough. It's a fun vibe there.
May 8May 8 On 5/2/2025 at 6:49 AM, downtownjoe said:Great Lakes Brew Pub revamping menu and interior: https://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/news/new-brewpub-menuThe Brew Pub lighting at the bar area had been pretty awful. It made everyone in there look 10 years older lol. An historic and warm space like that needs much more intimate lighting. I hope they don't mess with the cellar bar too much.
May 8May 8 I'm not surprised La Playa is still open - we were there last weekend with a large group, and the place was packed. They do really well during the summer, both on weekdays and weekends.Most business owners along Detroit Ave (just look at Ninja City’s recent revamp) recognize that the neighborhood’s best days are still ahead. With over 1,000 new housing units being added, retailers know things are about to get MUCH busier in the near future. Edited May 8May 8 by Clefan98
May 15May 15 main gate3900 orange ave —https://www.instagram.com/p/DJMIqBGg0F5/?igsh=OXlod2E2dGN5emVs
May 21May 21 glad to see close quarters has still got it — 🍗🎉https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ1PRCfgM7i/?igsh=MXVvdGNpMDNlZTcyZA==
May 22May 22 Toastique to open first Ohio location in Orange Village this summerToastique, a gourmet toast, juice and coffee bar born in Washington, D.C., is preparing to make its Cleveland-area debut this summer.The café at 200 Park Ave., Unit 140, in Orange Village's Pinecrest district is expected to serve the brand's signature lineup of toasts, smoothie bowls, cold-pressed juices and espresso drinks, according to a statement that did not specify the restaurant's opening date.The 1,500-square-foot café plans to offer seating for 30 people indoors with additional seating outdoors and to serve dishes such as tomato burrata toast, a dragonberry bowl and collagen-infused espresso drinks.More below:https://www.bizjournals.com/cleveland/news/2025/05/22/toastique-opening-pinecrest-orange-village.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 3Jun 3 Cleveland’s Steak restaurant opening second location in Chagrin FallsSteak restaurant in Tremont is expanding, announcing plans to open a second location in Chagrin Falls.After opening the first location at 2179 W. 11th St. in Tremont last year, ownership group Hangry Brands is planning for another Steak. The new Steak will take over the former Burntwood Tavern space, with plans to open early 2026.More below:https://www.bizjournals.com/cleveland/news/2025/06/02/steak-restaurant-opening-chagrin-falls.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 3Jun 3 Coyoacan Taqueria to open June 10th at Shaker Square, includes Luchita’s Mexican Restaurant:From Cleveland.com Edited June 3Jun 3 by bikemail
June 6Jun 6 Honeygrow expands to Avon and Mentor, marking 5 locations in Northeast OhioclevelandHoneygrow expanding with 2 new NE Ohio locationsThe fast-casual restaurant chain plans to reach 70 locations by year’s end, adding to its existing Strongsville, Canton and Akron eateries.
Monday at 02:06 PM5 days Looks like Jolene's on E 4th started off strong with a sell-out weekend! Very much looking forward to trying it out soonhttps://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2025/06/cleveland-welcomes-jolenes-honky-tonk-with-sell-out-first-weekend-on-east-4th-street.html
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