May 30, 20205 yr 10 hours ago, AsDustinFoxWouldSay said: Frank isn't going to do anything at all. When Lakewood already passed ordinances for outside seating, you already know Cleveland isn't going to do it. Frank is no where to be found. Young leadership is needed badly in this city. I wish Kerry McCormack would run. Ordinance was already submitted. Try to keep up. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 3, 20205 yr There is still no resumption of work on BJ’s Brewhouse in Orange across from Pinecrest. I wonder if they’ll ever complete it
June 3, 20205 yr Just now, osu87 said: There is still no resumption of work on BJ’s Brewhouse in Orange across from Pinecrest. I wonder if they’ll ever complete it After I found out they get cooked food in bulk and reheat it in microwaves vs actually making from scratch or even grilling things like chicken... i lost interest in them ever completing.
June 3, 20205 yr 1 minute ago, eyehrtfood said: After I found out they get cooked food in bulk and reheat it in microwaves vs actually making from scratch or even grilling things like chicken... i lost interest in them ever completing. Wow didn’t know that, With that being said it’s quite an eyesore have you heard anything whether it’s going to be completed or not
June 3, 20205 yr 9 minutes ago, osu87 said: There is still no resumption of work on BJ’s Brewhouse in Orange across from Pinecrest. I wonder if they’ll ever complete it 8 minutes ago, eyehrtfood said: After I found out they get cooked food in bulk and reheat it in microwaves vs actually making from scratch or even grilling things like chicken... i lost interest in them ever completing. Assuming that that is true, what do expect from a place with a name like "BJ's Brewhouse"? It certainly doesn't sound like a place with decent food. At best, maybe okay burgers.
June 3, 20205 yr "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 4, 20205 yr On 6/3/2020 at 1:16 PM, Pugu said: Assuming that that is true, what do expect from a place with a name like "BJ's Brewhouse"? It certainly doesn't sound like a place with decent food. At best, maybe okay burgers. I'm a little surprised by that. The one time I've been to a BJ's Brewhouse, I was pleasantly surprised by the food, which was all quite good. The beer was bland, though, and the selection of beer styles was straight from a 90's brewpub.
June 4, 20205 yr ^I've never heard of them---but googling them now I see its a giant chain--so that alone should temper food quality expectations. But, at the very least, I'd expect to the beer to be good!
June 5, 20205 yr 22 hours ago, Pugu said: ^I've never heard of them---but googling them now I see its a giant chain--so that alone should temper food quality expectations. But, at the very least, I'd expect to the beer to be good! They're the TGI Friday's of pubs. I've been a few times on work lunch outings, nothing special, but consistent and passable.
June 9, 20205 yr Doug Katz is opening a South American ghost kitchen this Friday in Cleveland Heights. Takeout and delivery only. https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2020/06/08/chef-doug-katz-to-open-chimi-a-ghost-kitchen-offering-south-american-food-via-pick-up-and-delivery-this-friday?media=AMP+HTML&__twitter_impression=true
June 15, 20205 yr Umami in Chagrin Falls to Close After 12 Years Because of Covid https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2020/06/14/umami-in-chagrin-falls-to-close-after-12-years-because-of-covid
June 16, 20204 yr i have been missing chinatown and all the various asian foods lately, so i could not help but notice this nice, quick rundown of cleveland asiatown restaurants. it looks like they have various dining oprtions now due to corona, but all are open. i used to like siam and li wah, glad to see them still going on the list with the others: 15 great dining choices in Cleveland’s AsiaTown Updated 6:56 AM; Today 6:48 AM By Joey Morona, cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio -- I love to eat. So, as someone who grew up on Asian food, the year I lived in AsiaTown was one of the most satisfying experiences of my life. I spent the time eating my way through the neighborhood, sampling the most diverse and authentic selection of Asian cuisine in the city. The shutdown hit the area particularly hard, but all of the restaurants in AsiaTown are open once again in some form or another. The question is, what are you waiting for? more: https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2020/06/15-great-dining-choices-in-clevelands-asiatown.html
June 18, 20204 yr "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 20, 20204 yr Society owner claiming the Hodge’s spot Also Dante’s Goma on East 4th won’t be open till 2021.
June 22, 20204 yr La Casita goes to Beachwood https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2020/06/03/blu-in-beachwood-to-host-weekly-pop-up-taqueria-starring-painesvilles-famed-la-casita http://www.mainstreetpainesville.org/
June 24, 20204 yr Jonathon Sawyer hired as new chef for Four Seasons Chicago https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2020/06/jonathon-sawyer-hired-as-new-chef-for-four-seasons-chicago.html I certainly am not signing up for “Exclusive Content” on cle dot com, but I suspect the headline says it all. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
June 26, 20204 yr Good news for Flats East Bank: Punch Bowl Social to Reopen on July 13 (Just in time for the next state shut down, ha. I kid.) https://m.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2020/06/26/punch-bowl-social-to-reopen-flats-location-on-july-13 For weeks, the future of Punch Bowl Social(1086 W. 11th St., 216-239-1508) on the East Bank of the Flats has been in limbo as reports surfaced about parent company Cracker Barrel announcing that it was withdrawing financial support from the growing "eatertainment" venture. Those issues, of course, were heaped upon an already uncertain future thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, which forced the Cleveland (and the other 15) stores to close and layoff 100s of employees. Now we can report that the Cleveland location will reopen along with four other locations. Ours will reopen the doors on Monday, July 13. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
June 27, 20204 yr Wait, Cracker Barrel owns Punch Bowl Social? I. Just. Can't. New. Timeline. Please. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 27, 20204 yr On 6/24/2020 at 6:58 PM, Boomerang_Brian said: Jonathon Sawyer hired as new chef for Four Seasons Chicago https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2020/06/jonathon-sawyer-hired-as-new-chef-for-four-seasons-chicago.html I certainly am not signing up for “Exclusive Content” on cle dot com, but I suspect the headline says it all. its such a shame sawyer fell apart like he did. i wish it could be said that situation was unusual, but it wasnt. lots of big chefs come out from behind the kitchen, become chef owners and flame out on the business end. oh well, he snared a great gig, and if he wants to at least he can go chat up homie rick bayless out there for how to run a business tips.
June 27, 20204 yr 3 hours ago, ColDayMan said: Wait, Cracker Barrel owns Punch Bowl Social? I. Just. Can't. New. Timeline. Please. Well, not anymore. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
June 29, 20204 yr 21 minutes ago, YABO713 said: Does anyone know why Old Angle is (still) boarded up? I was wondering that same thing. Were there any broken windows in OC. Is the Old Angle open?
June 30, 20204 yr 2 hours ago, stpats44113 said: I was wondering that same thing. Were there any broken windows in OC. Is the Old Angle open? Heck's had a single broken window and that was the most I'd heard of it.
June 30, 20204 yr E4th’s new Roman Café (new concept from Citizen Pie plus a collab with Six Shooter coffee) is coming along! I’m super excited for this place to open.
June 30, 20204 yr 1 hour ago, urbanetics_ said: E4th’s new Roman Café (new concept from Citizen Pie plus a collab with Six Shooter coffee) is coming along! I’m super excited for this place to open. Citizen Pie is my favorite pizza in Cleveland, so I'm also very excited. I'm also happy to see businesses continuing to push forward with downtown plans despite COVID.
June 30, 20204 yr So excited for the Roman Cafe concept ... thankfully this more quick/casual/grab and go concept is a great fit for the post-COVID (lets say ACTIVE COVID) world.
July 1, 20204 yr 12 hours ago, jeremyck01 said: Is Citizen Pie in the space where a coffee shop used to be? Yep! It used to be Erie Island. But Six Shooter coffee will be part of the new space as well, so there will still be (an even better) coffee option here.
July 1, 20204 yr UJerk Caribbean Eatery to open downtown this Friday! https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2020/05/12/ujerk-caribbean-eatery-to-bring-island-cuisine-to-the-heart-of-downtown
July 1, 20204 yr 6 minutes ago, urbanetics_ said: UJerk Caribbean Eatery to open downtown this Friday! https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2020/05/12/ujerk-caribbean-eatery-to-bring-island-cuisine-to-the-heart-of-downtown OMG, best news ever
July 1, 20204 yr CWRU bringing health-conscious grocery, dining to University Circle Case Western Reserve University is partnering with Bon Appétit Management Co. and Detroit-area Plum Market to open a Plum Market Kitchen in University Circle. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cleveland/news/2020/07/01/cwru-health-conscious-grocery.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 7, 20204 yr More bad news... Zaytoon in Playhouse Square has closed. They hope to open again perhaps in August under a new concept but we will see. Such a great little spot ? Yours Truly has closed the Shaker Square location for good. And unconfirmed but it seems Puente Viejo might have also closed in Playhouse Square.
July 7, 20204 yr Shame about Zaytoon. Also about Puente Viejo - we ate there frequently, but the last two weeks it’s been closed every time I’ve walked past. We tried calling the other day and the line wasn’t in service... My hovercraft is full of eels
July 7, 20204 yr 11 minutes ago, mrclifton88 said: More bad news... Zaytoon in Playhouse Square has closed. They hope to open again perhaps in August under a new concept but we will see. Such a great little spot ? Yours Truly has closed the Shaker Square location for good. And unconfirmed but it seems Puente Viejo might have also closed in Playhouse Square. Zaytoon and Puente Viejo are very popular with nearby office workers. I don't believe that County employees have returned to work yet. The lack of office workers is spilling over.
July 13, 20204 yr "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 16, 20204 yr Re: Baker Building and posts elsewhere on the site about its retailers. Sapporo Sushi are leaving end of July and going to Lakewood under the name Hako, opening August 11th. Good news for Lakewood. Bad for downtown, especially as Sushi 86 doesn’t appear to be reopening anytime soon. My hovercraft is full of eels
July 16, 20204 yr Sushi 86 had its 20th anniversary five days ago. They did post to their Instagram that they are working on their new COVID-19 version of Sushi 86. So hopefully something soon!
July 16, 20204 yr ^Been a regular there for most of those 20 years; need my Gomoku fix!! clevelandskyscrapers.com Cleveland Skyscrapers on Instagram
July 17, 20204 yr Betts Restaurant to replace Parker’s Downtownhttps://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2020/07/betts-restaurant-to-replace-parkers-downtown.html CLEVELAND, Ohio - Betts Restaurant is scheduled to open next month on the ground floor of the Kimpton Schofield Hotel. The restaurant on East 9th Street is in the space formerly occupied by Parker’s Downtown. Opening date is slated for Thursday, Aug. 6. The menu's emphasis will be on American dishes. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
July 17, 20204 yr 54 minutes ago, Boomerang_Brian said: Betts Restaurant to replace Parker’s Downtownhttps://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2020/07/betts-restaurant-to-replace-parkers-downtown.html CLEVELAND, Ohio - Betts Restaurant is scheduled to open next month on the ground floor of the Kimpton Schofield Hotel. The restaurant on East 9th Street is in the space formerly occupied by Parker’s Downtown. Opening date is slated for Thursday, Aug. 6. The menu's emphasis will be on American dishes. Glad to hear it! https://neo-trans.blogspot.com/2020/06/seeds-sprouts-vii-early-intel-on-real.html "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 17, 20204 yr 1 hour ago, KJP said: Glad to hear it! https://neo-trans.blogspot.com/2020/06/seeds-sprouts-vii-early-intel-on-real.html Ha - I was thinking that it sounded familiar, but I didn't see any recent posts on it. Apparently I have to go back farther when searching, since you are getting the scope 6+ weeks before cle dot com. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
July 22, 20204 yr 50 minutes ago, YABO713 said: Given the whistleblowers today - who's still eating at Townhall? what whistleblowing?
July 22, 20204 yr 1 hour ago, Pugu said: what whistleblowing? An employee had a friend get word out that 14 employees had tested positive, two bad examples being: 1. A waitress found out she tested positive during a shift, and told the tables she was waiting on that she had a family emergency instead of alerting them. 2. A female employee was found laying on the ground of the bathroom vomiting and had to be carried out of the restaurant. There are also now screen shots of the texts he was sending to employees telling them not to believe media hype, rely on the facts he provides in the group chat, and stop thinking about it because stress weakens your immune system and increases your chances of getting it.
July 22, 20204 yr 13 minutes ago, YABO713 said: There are also now screen shots of the texts he was sending to employees telling them not to believe media hype, rely on the facts he provides in the group chat, and stop thinking about it because stress weakens your immune system and increases your chances of getting it. Who "he" @YABO713? Bobby George? Edited July 22, 20204 yr by KJP "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 22, 20204 yr i knew instinctively that townhall would be pretty much the best place to find covid. People go there from all over Cleveland and from all over the US. I’ve stayed away since the initial shut down.
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