This is really going to be something... Cant wait to check it out.  From street level you would have no idea what the inside looks like (as is with most of the old banks)

^Isn't there already a coffee place there?

 

There was a Caribou Coffee in there which closed about 2 years ago as part of the larger shut down of locations after the Peet's acquisition. It's currently vacant.

Put me in the vault with 10 ribeyes and 30 lobster tails and check on me in 3 days.

 

Sneak Peek: Marble Room Steak and Raw Bar set to open in Cleveland's historic Garfield Building

 

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Solid marble staircases, chandeliers, rows of floor-to-ceiling pillars and a below-ground bank vault. This spring, downtown's forthcoming Marble Room Steak and Raw Bar, 623 Euclid Ave., will open the doors to one of the most ambitious dining ventures in the city.

 

The historic Garfield Building at the corner of Euclid Ave. and East 6th St., a sprawling space that hovers around 10,000-square-feet, was formerly home to a National City Bank. Now in the hands of Frank and Malisse Sinito, who also own Valley View's LockKeepers, the lobby is undergoing a transformation into an upscale dining destination.

 

A steak-and-seafood concept, Marble Room's menu will be split almost evenly between both offerings. That menu will be helmed by Alberto Leandri, who currently serves as executive chef of LockKeepers.

 

http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/01/marble_room_steak_and_raw_bar.html#incart_gallery

 

I've thought the façade restoration has been above and beyond what one might expect, but WOW!, what a beautiful interior of the bank, and its all being restored/refurbished. Great for Cleveland. And from the few pictures of the apts. above, I don't know which is more beautiful, the old or the new in this project. This is truly going to be one of the best downtown assets in Cleveland when it opens up again. Thanks to all involved in this gorgeous project.

Hiring begins for Ruth's Chris Steak House in downtown Cleveland

http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20170120/NEWS/170129960/hiring-begins-for-ruths-chris-steak-house-in-downtown-cleveland

Sandy Cutler & son's passion project -- the place is under construction and looks better every day at the corner of SOM Center and Chagrin Blvd - BUT:

 

2 seatings a night (5:30 and 8:30)... Only those with dining reservations allowed at the bar... My interest level dropped in a major way after a I heard that...

 

"A list of things are beginning to align — a name change; the start of hiring nearly 40 employees; and the naming of John Stropki, executive chef for eight years with Eaton Corp., as the new executive chef — that mean a spring opening of a new high-end French-American restaurant in Moreland Hills is on track."

 

http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20170122/NEWS/170129971/cru-uncorked-owners-create-dream-concept

 

 

 

 

i dk, a high end experience like that for fancy french inspired dining sounds pretty sweet as a special occasion.

 

i just wish people would open low end french bistros too. they most certainly exist.

New trust a restaurant where you can't eat at the bar.

Oh no, you might have to plan out an evening ahead of time instead of showing up in the middle of the dinner rush expecting a table for 8 right now!

The place is pretty much meant for Sandy's friends and associates. 

This place sounds awesome. No better cure for the winter weather blahs than ramen and other brothy Asian noodles. And this kind of KFC. Hope this place does well.

 

Japanese-Style Ramen Shop the Latest to Join the Lorain Avenue Boom

http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2017/01/25/japanese-style-ramen-shop-the-latest-to-join-the-lorain-avenue-boom

 

Owner Shuxin Liu, a cook of two years at Momocho, will open Xinji Noodle Bar (4211 Lorain Ave.), an ambitious farm-to-bowl eatery in a building being renovated by Doug Perkowski of Cleveland Lofts. When it opens in late March or April, the restaurant will specialize in Japanese-style ramen, Korean-style fried chicken, smoked chicken wings and steamed buns.

This place sounds awesome. No better cure for the winter weather blahs than ramen and other brothy Asian noodles. And this kind of KFC. Hope this place does well.

 

Japanese-Style Ramen Shop the Latest to Join the Lorain Avenue Boom

http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2017/01/25/japanese-style-ramen-shop-the-latest-to-join-the-lorain-avenue-boom

 

Owner Shuxin Liu, a cook of two years at Momocho, will open Xinji Noodle Bar (4211 Lorain Ave.), an ambitious farm-to-bowl eatery in a building being renovated by Doug Perkowski of Cleveland Lofts. When it opens in late March or April, the restaurant will specialize in Japanese-style ramen, Korean-style fried chicken, smoked chicken wings and steamed buns.

 

Ramen is my crack.  Talking about regional Asian cuisine.  Yeah, that's serious. 

Yeah I'm excited about this.

While Sandy Cutler builds his phony French bistro for his pals real preservation work continues from people who believe in the city he abandoned.

 

Steaks, craft cocktails, raw bar to be amid offerings in spectacular Marble Room.

http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/MarbleRoom013017.aspx

^ now that is just fantastic -- and talk about a fitting name for the place!

Cant wait. I did't close my PNC account after they bought out Nat City and one of the reasons was for the continued reason to use this same lobby.

While Sandy Cutler builds his phony French bistro for his pals real preservation work continues from people who believe in the city he abandoned.

 

Steaks, craft cocktails, raw bar to be amid offerings in spectacular Marble Room.

http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/MarbleRoom013017.aspx

 

What? You're mad because they only have 2 seatings at Sandy's restaurant?  If that's what the guy wants to build, so what?

While Sandy Cutler builds his phony French bistro for his pals real preservation work continues from people who believe in the city he abandoned.

 

Steaks, craft cocktails, raw bar to be amid offerings in spectacular Marble Room.

http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/MarbleRoom013017.aspx

 

What? You're mad because they only have 2 seatings at Sandy's restaurant?  If that's what the guy wants to build, so what?

 

Two seatings?? I never know what you're talking about.

 

While Sandy Cutler builds his phony French bistro for his pals real preservation work continues from people who believe in the city he abandoned.

 

Steaks, craft cocktails, raw bar to be amid offerings in spectacular Marble Room.

http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/MarbleRoom013017.aspx

 

What? You're mad because they only have 2 seatings at Sandy's restaurant?  If that's what the guy wants to build, so what?

 

Two seatings?? I never know what you're talking about.

 

And I'm as stumped why 600 closed feet of Superior Ave =  the end of the world to so many on this board. We each have our likes, dislikes, priorities... 

While Sandy Cutler builds his phony French bistro for his pals real preservation work continues from people who believe in the city he abandoned.

 

Steaks, craft cocktails, raw bar to be amid offerings in spectacular Marble Room.

http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/MarbleRoom013017.aspx

 

What? You're mad because they only have 2 seatings at Sandy's restaurant?  If that's what the guy wants to build, so what?

 

Two seatings?? I never know what you're talking about.

 

And I'm as stumped why 600 closed feet of Superior Ave =  the end of the world to so many on this board. We each have our likes, dislikes, priorities... 

 

That 600 feet could cost the city or RTA $12 million dollars (not including the added expense for RTAs day to day operations), and has already cost one person their life.  Hardly a comparison to a debate on restaurant seatings....

OK, guys, enough.

I feel like it's my obligation to report that there's a place in Westlake called "Miami Nights."

 

And....it's closing.

 

Be prepared to have whatever you're eating or drinking shoot out of your nose......

 

 

http://m.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2017/02/01/the-sizzle-of-south-beach-has-been-snuffed-out-in-westlake

Anyone here think that wasn't gonna fail? Awful location, raunchy concept. Just terrible.  Scary a smart guy like a doctor thought that would play.

Anyone here think that wasn't gonna fail? Awful location, raunchy concept. Just terrible.  Scary a smart guy like a doctor thought that would play.

 

Doctors are often very smart about their medical studies, books etc, but lack an ounce of common or business sense....

Anyone here think that wasn't gonna fail? Awful location, raunchy concept. Just terrible.  Scary a smart guy like a doctor thought that would play.

 

I'm betting the "logic" behind it was that a lot of pro athletes live in Westlake, and they like that sort of thing...ya know....butt collagen, bottle service, etc. 

While not as high energy as Miami, I've had some really, really good nights here:

 

http://www.wkyc.com/news/cleveland-is-a-foodie-town-taco-tontos/395146007

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While Sandy Cutler builds his phony French bistro for his pals real preservation work continues from people who believe in the city he abandoned.

 

Steaks, craft cocktails, raw bar to be amid offerings in spectacular Marble Room.

http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/devnews/MarbleRoom013017.aspx

 

What? You're mad because they only have 2 seatings at Sandy's restaurant?  If that's what the guy wants to build, so what?

 

Two seatings?? I never know what you're talking about.

 

 

Perhaps you could reference Eyeheartfood's post just a few posts above yours (reply #6864 to be exact) where he specifically says that Sandy Cutler's new restaurant would only have two seatings: one at 5.30 and one at 8.30. That's what I'm talking about.

Is there anything more awful than Miami, or anything claiming to be like it in any way?

This place looks like it was so Westlake.

 

I hate to be cynical with small business owners who take a gamble and actually put their money where their mouths are... but jesus that video was awkward.

I hate to be cynical with small business owners who take a gamble and actually put their money where their mouths are... but jesus that video was awkward.

 

I could see Conan O'Brien or John Stewart (RIP) having a field day with this.

Hey, party dudes. Do you like ladies, and disco dancing? Well come to Miami Nights. We have ladies! And disco dancing!

Shake shack hopcat and Starbucks reserve signed on for nucleus project

Now Open: El Puente Viejo Taco and Tequila Bar

 

http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2017/02/09/now-open-el-puente-viejo-taco-and-tequila-bar

 

http://puenteviejocle.com/

Looks like Ticket to Tokyo won't be reopening at all - too bad, they had a following and were downtown for over 30 years. https://www.facebook.com/Ticket-To-Tokyo-116068695088826/

Portion, new restaurant by Wonder Bar team, to bring fast-casual fare to downtown Cleveland in March

 

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Among a sea of foodie neighbors on East 4th St., Wonder Bar is known more for its craft cocktails than its pub grub. Come mid-March, it plans to add its mark to the downtown Cleveland scene when Wonder Bar's husband-and-wife operating team of Robert and Coleen Biehl open Portion in the historic 1850s-constructed Southworth building near Public Square, 2013 Ontario St.

 

The 2,500-square-foot space with seating for around 50 people will be centered on a fast casual menu developed by Robert. Split into hot and cold offerings, everything listed will be around $10 or under. With a seasonally rotating menu featuring locally sourced ingredients, the Biehls aim to give an inexpensive, elevated option for a quick bite.

 

http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/02/portion_public_square.html

^Has Mirch Masala closed? I can't figure out where this is going

Mirch Masala has closed, yes.

Bummer bout Mirch Masala. Are there any full service Indian restaurants downtown these days?

Bombay Chaat, though that's the campus district technically

New 'Southern-Style BBQ' Joint Heading to Ohio City

 

A barbecue joint will soon join the quickly burgeoning bar, restaurant and entertainment scene along Lorain Avenue in Ohio City. Next up for the strip that includes Platform Beer, The Grocery OHC, Herb'n Twine, the Plum, Jack Flaps, Ohio City Provisions (and the forthcoming Forest City Shuffleboard and Xinji Noodle Bar) is Ohio City BBQ.

 

Owner Nav Singh is on track to open Ohio City BBQ (3829 Lorain Ave.) in the former Ohio City Tattoo spot by late April, he says.

 

http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2017/03/01/new-southern-style-bbq-joint-heading-to-ohio-city

Today is opening day for Cleveland's Ruth Chris Steak House.

 

http://www.newsnet5.com/lifestyle/food/ruths-chris-steak-house-opens-public-square-location

[note: this is a hard luck location.  Dynomite, like its departed neighbor Crop's location, is the 2nd failed eatery at its location.]

 

Cleveland chef Zack Bruell to close Dynomite Uptown location

 

By John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer

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on March 27, 2017 at 6:10 PM, updated March 27, 2017 at 6:33 PM

 

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Dynomite Burgers and Sushi Uptown is done. Cleveland chef Zack Bruell's fast-casual eatery will serve its last burger on Friday.

 

"I believe in the concept and the neighborhood, but we just couldn't make it work down there," says Bruell, referring to the Uptown development in University Circle. "There are just so many fast-casual restaurants."

 

Dynomite opened two years ago to much fanfare. It expanded on the offerings of Bruell's Playhouse Square takeout restaurant of the same name by adding seating and a menu that included sushi and spirits to go with burgers inspired by Bruell spots such as Parallax, L'Albatros and Chinato.

 

http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/03/cleveland_chef_zack_bruell_to.html

Cleveland chef Zack Bruell to close Dynomite Uptown location

 

By  John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer 

Email the author | Follow on Twitter

on March 27, 2017 at 6:10 PM, updated March 27, 2017 at 6:33 PM

 

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Dynomite Burgers and Sushi Uptown is done. Cleveland chef Zack Bruell's fast-casual eatery will serve its last burger on Friday.

 

"I believe in the concept and the neighborhood, but we just couldn't make it work down there," says Bruell, referring to the Uptown development in University Circle. "There are just so many fast-casual restaurants."

 

Dynomite opened two years ago to much fanfare. It expanded on the offerings of Bruell's Playhouse Square takeout restaurant of the same name by adding seating and a menu that included sushi and spirits to go with burgers inspired by Bruell spots such as Parallax, L'Albatros and Chinato.

 

http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/03/cleveland_chef_zack_bruell_to.html

 

Top 100 Hottest OpenTable restaurants list just released - includes Lola - which apparently just dumped the service for the upstart RESO. An awfully high profile restaurant for OpenTable to lose...

 

https://www.opentable.com/m/diners-picks-hot-spot-restaurants-in-america-for-2017/

put mr hero back in there...!!!

Portion, new restaurant by Wonder Bar team, to bring fast-casual fare to downtown Cleveland in March

 

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Among a sea of foodie neighbors on East 4th St., Wonder Bar is known more for its craft cocktails than its pub grub. Come mid-March, it plans to add its mark to the downtown Cleveland scene when Wonder Bar's husband-and-wife operating team of Robert and Coleen Biehl open Portion in the historic 1850s-constructed Southworth building near Public Square, 2013 Ontario St.

 

The 2,500-square-foot space with seating for around 50 people will be centered on a fast casual menu developed by Robert. Split into hot and cold offerings, everything listed will be around $10 or under. With a seasonally rotating menu featuring locally sourced ingredients, the Biehls aim to give an inexpensive, elevated option for a quick bite.

 

http://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2017/02/portion_public_square.html

 

Now open...

^ I hadn't heard about this place until today.  It looks interesting.

sounds great, but its too bad mirch masala didnt make it. that's a prime site, but maybe a bit tricky to make it work.

sounds great, but its too bad mirch masala didnt make it. that's a prime site, but maybe a bit tricky to make it work.

 

We actually had dinner there last year, and the food was good -- I love Indian food -- and the proprietors were nice -- it was a husband, wife and daughter (waitress) operation at that time.  But we feared it wouldn't make it.  It was a warm weekday night and we were the only folks in there at this prime location.  Let's hope Portion has a better run.