August 27, 20204 yr It looks like something called juicy seafood and bar will be opening up in the old Abuelo’s space in Warrensville Heights there was a banner on top of the building
August 30, 20204 yr Old Brooklyn Cheese Co. set to open in Van Aken District in Shaker Heights https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2020/08/old-brooklyn-cheese-co-set-to-open-in-van-aken-district-in-shaker-heights.html SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio - When Old Brooklyn Cheese Co.opens this Tuesday, Sept. 1, in Van Aken District’s Market Hall, Michael Januska will be more than a cheese monger, business owner and chef. He will be an educator. He has to be. With coronavirus concerns putting an end - at least for the time being - to samples, Januska must rely on language to impart the flavors of his offerings. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
August 30, 20204 yr Just ate at Betts for brunch. Really really good and the space is super cool inside. They’ve also set up plexiglass dividers.
August 31, 20204 yr LockKeepers undergoes major refurbishing, sets re-opening https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2020/08/lockkeepers-undergoes-major-refurbishing-sets-re-opening.html “INDEPENDENCE, Ohio - When coronavirus restrictions took hold, restaurants scrambled into takeout or shutdown mode. For LockKeepers, the owners took the forced hiatus and decided to overhaul the fine-dining institution in Independence. Their efforts have amounted to much more than a deep-cleaning facelift. The refurbishing is in the home stretch, with a target re-opening date of late September-early October. ... “Sinito and Woehrman said they have been fielding a flurry of calls and emails from regulars wanting to know about opening plans for LockKeepers as well as Il Venetian and Marble Room Steaks and Raw Bar in downtown Cleveland. The Sinitos’ Millennia Hospitality Group owns all three establishments. .... “Unlike Nicholson’s Jack Torrance character, Woehrman is, of course, sane, and LockKeepers will be serving diners soon. Opening the other spaces, while newer, will be contingent on what happens to downtown, as restaurants deal with fewer commuters, fan-less games and no concerts.” Unfortunately the article doesn’t actually answer the question about the downtown Millennia group restaurants. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
September 7, 20204 yr Cross posted from Centennial / 925 Euclid thread: Other good news in this article. @mjarboe quoted Sinito saying both Marble Room and Il Venetian will reopen. He says Millenia Co are actually doing fine in rent collection and hospitality is only a small part of their business. 12 hours ago, KJP said: MORE https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/millennia-shifts-focus-centennial-turning-workforce-housing-925-euclid-ave When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
September 8, 20204 yr Sad to hear Bakersfield in Ohio City has closed for good. For an out of town restaurant chain they did a great job fitting great into the neighborhood vibe.
September 11, 20204 yr Update on Lockkeepers and others: https://www.cleveland19.com/2020/09/11/lockkeepers-sets-reopening-date-marble-room-il-venetian-still-not-ready-open-back-up/
September 14, 20204 yr Won't stay empty for long. That corner is just too good to leave alone, especially with SHW moving in next door and more spin-off coming..... Luca and Luca West Owners Stake a Claim on Former XO Prime Steaks Space Downtown https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2020/09/14/luca-and-luca-west-owners-stake-a-claim-on-former-xo-prime-steaks-space-downtown "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 15, 20204 yr Fun idea from Sol in downtown Willoughby ( @jmecklenborg is going to LOVE this one): https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2020/09/sol-in-willoughby-holding-creative-mask-contest.html WILLOUGHBY, Ohio - Sol in Willoughby wants customers to look at wearing masks as more than a chore. So the restaurant is holding a contest for folks to show off their most creative masks to win a $50 gift card. The restaurant is asking people in the restaurant to take a picture of themselves in a mask, post it to Instagram or Facebook, and tag the restaurant via social media. The restaurant will post side-by-side photos for folks to vote. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
September 16, 20204 yr 1 hour ago, Boomerang_Brian said: $50 gift card $50 gift card to where, exactly? Home Depot? Sounds like they're running all of their bills through an Amex card.
September 16, 20204 yr 17 minutes ago, jmecklenborg said: $50 gift card to where, exactly? Home Depot? Sounds like they're running all of their bills through an Amex card. Um, yeah, I’m sure it’s a gift card to the restaurant. When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
September 23, 20204 yr For the second time, Ruth’s Chris will be leaving Cleveland. https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/cleveland-metro/ruth-chris-steak-house-closing-public-square-location Obviously this is unfortunate news but I also never liked the design of their 200 Public Square location. The big gold box jutting out into the atrium always seemed an odd choice and I always wondered why they didn’t take advantage of the big barren sidewalk space they had on Superior, which would’ve made a great patio.
September 23, 20204 yr ^Until I saw this news, I’d completely forgotten that it was even there. The location and as you say, how they designed it always felt sub-optimal. My hovercraft is full of eels
September 23, 20204 yr ^ nationally they have been getting bad reviews for awhile -- i dk whats up -- they were never great, but downhill alert.
September 28, 20204 yr 100th Bomb Group up for auction. https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2020/09/100th-bomb-group-restaurant-up-for-auction.html Edited September 28, 20204 yr by skiwest
September 29, 20204 yr https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/continuing-coverage/coronavirus/p-f-changs-files-warn-notice-regarding-hundreds-of-possible-layoffs-in-ohio
October 1, 20204 yr Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute to open 'edwins too' on Shaker Square in Cleveland The new restaurant, which will take the space recently vacated by Fire food & drink at 13220 Shaker Square, will extend the restaurant institute's classroom for its students, graduates and management fellows. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cleveland/news/2020/09/30/edwins-to-open-edwins-too-in-shaker-square.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 1, 20204 yr 6 hours ago, surfohio said: Banter in Detroit Shoreway is closing. Damn. Not for long...They'll be opening up in a new and expanded location on the near westside in early spring.
October 1, 20204 yr That stinks. Glad they’re getting a bigger space but I liked having a beer store of that quality in the neighborhood.
October 1, 20204 yr good luck to edwins, that is a prominent site. i really liked fire, but i guess it had its day.
October 1, 20204 yr 48 minutes ago, bumsquare said: That stinks. Glad they’re getting a bigger space but I liked having a beer store of that quality in the neighborhood. There's a pretty good chance they'll be in the same neighborhood.
October 14, 20204 yr An unbelievable blow, Sokolowski’s is closing permanently. https://www.ideastream.org/news/iconic-cleveland-eatery-sokolowskis-calls-it-quits?fbclid=IwAR2T7izy7bvB6Zc4f9rhPavE__Pr8yWGUavi4s42adNXkThDDhWNppubxig Edited October 14, 20204 yr by w28th
October 14, 20204 yr 25 minutes ago, w28th said: An unbelievable blow, Sokolowski’s is closing permanently. https://www.ideastream.org/news/iconic-cleveland-eatery-sokolowskis-calls-it-quits?fbclid=IwAR2T7izy7bvB6Zc4f9rhPavE__Pr8yWGUavi4s42adNXkThDDhWNppubxig WHAT THE HELL?? "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 14, 20204 yr Unfortunately, this decision had been looming for a few years regardless of the pandemic and mostly unrelated to finances (until now). I know one of the Sokolowskis my age and according to them, no one from the next generation (sons, daughters, cousins, etc.) had interest in continuing the family business. They each went to school for different things and are on different career paths. The pandemic seems to have expedited the process and made the decision a bit clearer. It’s likely better this way than to have an outsider come in and tarnish a legacy. That said, it’s a sad day regardless. Edited October 14, 20204 yr by BJBaes
October 14, 20204 yr Apparently it's not official yet? https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/northeast-ohio/sokolowskis-inn-rumored-to-close-permanently-after-more-than-90-years-owner-says-not-so-fast/95-8ab3558c-a272-48e5-9055-1426ef1d3aa4 Quote However, 3News reached out to Bernie via phone who says that all is not said and done for the iconic eatery. A statement from Bernie and his family is expected in the coming days.
October 14, 20204 yr LockKeepers Has Reopened and Marble Room Will Do the Same in November Douglas Trattner - Oct. 14, 2020 "After many months of being sidelined by Covid, Marble Room (623 Euclid Ave., 216-523-7000) has announced that it will reopen, putting an end to continual speculation about its future. The lavish downtown restaurant, known for its dramatic setting, prime steaks and superb raw bar creations, will open Sunday, November 22." https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2020/10/14/lockkeepers-has-reopened-and-marble-room-will-do-the-same-in-november
October 14, 20204 yr AND Edited October 14, 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
October 14, 20204 yr 6 minutes ago, KJP said: AND So part of me wants them to make their money but another part of me wants a Phase I ESA to find an old gas station, laundromat, car wash, and some buried goods underneath the building so that we'll never lose this gem. All that said, I'm sure they'll get the number (I honestly would've listed higher).
October 16, 20204 yr "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 17, 20204 yr "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 30, 20204 yr More good news "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
October 30, 20204 yr Aaannd more good news... "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 1, 20204 yr New bakery in Shakery Square..... The name of the biz isn't listed here, but I think this is who/what it is: https://opengovus.com/sam-entity/076411225 Record B20027127: Com Building Permit Record Status: Zoning Review Pending Add to collection Record Info Payments Work Location 13204 Shaker Sq Cleveland OH 44120 Record Details Project Description: OCCUPANCY FOR BAKERY Owner: CORAL SHAKER SQUARE LLC 13990 CEDAR RD University Heights OH 44118 More Details Related Contacts Responsible Party information CHANELLE HARRIS 13204 SHAKER SQ CLEVELAND, OH, 44120 Contact Phone 2165050083 Additional Information Number of Buildings: 1 Application Information COMMERCIAL Nature of Job Description.: Change Use Use Group 1: PLEASE CHANGE Construction Class: PLEASE CHANGE Certificate of Occupancy Required: No BUILDING CODE Size of Building: 1000 Bldg Footprint (SqFt): 1000 KSQFT: 1 KFPSQFT: 1 Parcel Information Parcel Number: 14411010 Ward: 4 "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 2, 20204 yr "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 6, 20204 yr On 10/30/2020 at 8:04 AM, KJP said: Aaannd more good news... what does this say about the new ownership? are they going to keep it going as is ... i hope? or any guesses? i never liked the blando renovation, but it just such a great place to hang out in if you are around the airport. i would think a restaurant/bar can hold out the covid with all the indoor and outdoor space they have there. ???
November 6, 20204 yr On 11/1/2020 at 9:34 PM, KJP said: But he'll probably open one in Geauga County. Matt Fish never put a full Melt in Cleveland, and now he's even abandoning the inner ring. Also, the COVID-19 excuse is lame. The rumor over a year ago was that this location would close when the lease was up. Its business had been decimated by all the suburban expansion. Edited November 13, 20204 yr by jam40jeff
November 13, 20204 yr Edwins too opening next week in Shaker Square The restaurant will take the space vacated by Fire food & drink at 13220 Shaker Square. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cleveland/news/2020/11/13/edwins-too-opening-next-week-in-shaker-square.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 14, 20204 yr Confused. Plau, Inc., of 812 Huron Rd., is applying for a permit to alter 828 Huron Rd., which was Huron Point Tavern. Is it now Alesci's Downtown? Will it stay as Alesci's? Is that why the addresses are so close to each other? Plau Inc. was incorporated 23 year ago so it's not a new company. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 14, 20204 yr 15 minutes ago, KJP said: Confused. Plau, Inc., of 812 Huron Rd., is applying for a permit to alter 828 Huron Rd., which was Huron Point Tavern. Is it now Alesci's Downtown? Will it stay as Alesci's? Is that why the addresses are so close to each other? Plau Inc. was incorporated 23 year ago so it's not a new company. Alesci's was on Huron for years (owed by the former wife of Jimmy Alesci who now owns a very busy place on Solon Rd in Solon). A long time employee of Alesci's downtown (Jeff) bought the business around 2009-2010 or so with his brother and they had to change the name for legal reason to Huron Point Tavern. Jeff basically ran the place ( as he had years of experience in the restaurant business). His bother was more the business end. Jeff practically lived there and had a few good employees (including his nephews who were going to school and working for him part time) but also, as is typical of this type of business, marginal help who would come and go. Unfortunately Jeff died suddenly about 2 years ago and I was under the impression Huron Point closed since Jeff really was the business (his brother had a full time non restaurant job). Maybe it did stay open (I am not downtown any longer so not familiar with area now) but I doubt it. Are you saying it is reverting back to Alesci's?
November 14, 20204 yr Not sure. A google search shows Huron Point is permanently closed. A search on Alesci's suggests it is closed but other reviews (probably old) say it is open. There is very little info in the permit application. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 14, 20204 yr HPT closed for good a little while after Jeff passed. The staff was more stable than you might imagine, actually, and quite committed to the place. A few of his employees tried to keep it running, but couldn't make a go of it. Also, it was down to pretty much Tribe/Cavs games even before Jeff's passing. It likely wouldn't have lasted too much longer even if he hadn't died.
November 14, 20204 yr 1 hour ago, KJP said: Confused. Plau, Inc., of 812 Huron Rd., is applying for a permit to alter 828 Huron Rd., which was Huron Point Tavern. Is it now Alesci's Downtown? Will it stay as Alesci's? Is that why the addresses are so close to each other? Plau Inc. was incorporated 23 year ago so it's not a new company. Plau, Inc is A.J. Rocco’s. A.J. Rocco’s is moving to 814 Huron Rd.
November 17, 20204 yr On 11/14/2020 at 5:17 PM, stpats44113 said: Plau, Inc is A.J. Rocco’s. A.J. Rocco’s is moving to 814 Huron Rd. AJ Rocco's is moving? They closed.
November 17, 20204 yr AJ Rocco's is moving? They closed.Temporarily closed. I've seen pictures of the new build out. The place is going to be amazing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
November 17, 20204 yr 2 hours ago, stpats44113 said: Temporarily closed. I've seen pictures of the new build out. The place is going to be amazing. Aw, you just ruined his doomer porn. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 17, 20204 yr Aw, you just ruined his doomer porn.I know@KJP, I'm kind of a d*ck like that.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
November 17, 20204 yr Anyone have any insight as to when Barley House will receive its decision from the Liquor Commission from Monday's hearing? I need to see the George's get RKO'd from the top rope
November 17, 20204 yr 25 minutes ago, YABO713 said: Anyone have any insight as to when Barley House will receive its decision from the Liquor Commission from Monday's hearing? I need to see the George's get RKO'd from the top rope Do you really think they would be RKO? Or just a flying slap on the wrist?
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