October 31, 20195 yr 13 hours ago, eyehrtfood said: Interesting east suburban restaurant shakeup this week and in recent weeks. - Legacy's mediocre Granite City closed this week - as this chain has other closings and lawsuits in past weeks. Could a Restoration Hardware next-gen mansion (orig planned for Beachwood Place and toying with Pinecrest) end up in that space+others? Maybe... is rh next gen mansion like one of these below? https://www.restorationhardware.com/content/category.jsp?context=DesignGalleries funny i've never been inside the manhattan meatpacking district version and its like a block away from me. also funny that no one ever seems to be in there when i walk by, but clevelandy arhaus around the corner always has people inside - ha! i have been in the o.g. los angeles rh version though --- yes, it was very, very nice. people would really go for something like that, with maybe a small restaurant inside or on the roof. these versions are many levels above the old rh shops and definitely a destination retail type place. i see there is one in easton in columbus, too, or one on the way.
October 31, 20195 yr 15 minutes ago, osu87 said: Bj’s going in instead of the previously announced Chuy’s?? Yes. $2.5MM land purchase. Appears they just broke ground.
October 31, 20195 yr 2 hours ago, mrnyc said: is rh next gen mansion like one of these below? https://www.restorationhardware.com/content/category.jsp?context=DesignGalleries funny i've never been inside the manhattan meatpacking district version and its like a block away from me. also funny that no one ever seems to be in there when i walk by, but clevelandy arhaus around the corner always has people inside - ha! i have been in the o.g. los angeles rh version though --- yes, it was very, very nice. people would really go for something like that, with maybe a small restaurant inside or on the roof. these versions are many levels above the old rh shops and definitely a destination retail type place. i see there is one in easton in columbus, too, or one on the way. Yes, RH next-gen in CLE would be similar to that one but a new build more like 40K square feet. And yes restaurants are a big part of this they are even retrofitting earlier versions of these mansions with restaurants like Denver. Note: The Manhattan store will do $100MM business this year I've read. Restoration hardware large stores defy logic in the current retail age but are doing big business so they are building six or seven a year they say now expanding their original plans. Some of the earliest versions of this they put in old buildings, but the new construction are generally what they're doing in mid-sized cities. They've recently opened in Kansas City planned for Pittsburgh opening in Columbus soon just open in Minneapolis - ending Boston in Chicago for instance they taking over classic old buildings. One of these stores was originally in the plans for the Beachwood Place exterior/Richmond expansion that didn't happen, and was in early leasing plans for Pinecrest. An old restoration store is give or take 10K square feet as comparison. Here's the restaurant/galley in Minneapolis as an example of what to expect: https://bringmethenews.com/.amp/minnesota-lifestyle/gallery-restoration-hardwares-new-edina-showroom-is-a-rich-persons-playground Edited October 31, 20195 yr by eyehrtfood
November 4, 20195 yr I was scrolling on google maps looking for a decent little spot near Parma to meet some family this week... and I stumbled across Peabody’s on Pearl and Fulton in Cleveland. Look at the owner’s responses to negative Google reviews!!! Lol. i guess their urinals have pictures of Obama and Hillary
November 4, 20195 yr ^ Peak Parma right there! FWIW - we’re fans of Das Schnitzelhaus on Pearl. I can’t speak to their politics though. Edited November 4, 20195 yr by roman totale XVII My hovercraft is full of eels
November 4, 20195 yr 17 minutes ago, roman totale XVII said: ^ Peak Parma right there! FWIW - we’re fans of Das Schnitzelhaus on Pearl. I can’t speak to their politics though. it’s actually in Cleveland. I grew up in Parma Heights so I’m a tad sensitive to the stereotypes lol
November 4, 20195 yr 16 minutes ago, YABO713 said: it’s actually in Cleveland. I grew up in Parma Heights so I’m a tad sensitive to the stereotypes lol I’ve spent my 10 or so years in Cleveland either on the east-side or downtown. I still can never figure out where the hell I am when I go southwest and make mistakes like this all the time. Much to the chagrin of my girlfriend, who is originally from Parma! My hovercraft is full of eels
November 5, 20195 yr As someone who grew up in north Parma near Old Brooklyn a little sensitive as well, but sadly most of the stereotypes are true and the SW suburbs are ........... not the pride and joy of the region. Lol. Edited November 5, 20195 yr by ytown2ctown
November 5, 20195 yr 18 hours ago, YABO713 said: I was scrolling on google maps looking for a decent little spot near Parma to meet some family this week... and I stumbled across Peabody’s on Pearl and Fulton in Cleveland. Look at the owner’s responses to negative Google reviews!!! Lol. i guess their urinals have pictures of Obama and Hillary I wish there was a shocked reaction face on here ??
November 5, 20195 yr 11 minutes ago, Enginerd said: I wish there was a shocked reaction face on here ?? This ? "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
November 6, 20195 yr What is going in next to Cooper's Hawk in Orange? The foundation outline is visible, and work is progressing rapidly.
November 6, 20195 yr 2 hours ago, GISguy said: Bloom Bakeries are closing today: https://bloombakery.com/announcement/ Sad but not at all surprising - they opened with a great menu and at least at the 200 Public Square location, the employees were engaging, friendly, etc. At some point they switched downgraded the menu, got rid of a lot of interesting options and the three times I gave them a try, it was a comedy of errors. clevelandskyscrapers.com Cleveland Skyscrapers on Instagram
November 6, 20195 yr ^ My experience exactly. I really wanted this venture to succeed and it started out so well, but about 12 months in it all started to unravel. Edited November 6, 20195 yr by roman totale XVII My hovercraft is full of eels
November 6, 20195 yr 1 hour ago, urb-a-saurus said: What is going in next to Cooper's Hawk in Orange? The foundation outline is visible, and work is progressing rapidly. Something different than the Drury Inn and Suites? Because that’s the multiple story building going up
November 6, 20195 yr Now Bloom, plus the PizzaFire and JGumbo spots all remain empty in that area on Euclid... hope they dont remain empty for a long time
November 6, 20195 yr 21 minutes ago, mrclifton88 said: Now Bloom, plus the PizzaFire and JGumbo spots all remain empty in that area on Euclid... hope they dont remain empty for a long time The optimist in me wants to believe there's some master plan for these spaces, but who knows. There's no reason that one of the busiest spots in downtown should have such a large number of vacancies. If we lose Taco Bell we know there's a problem lol
November 6, 20195 yr 24 minutes ago, BelievelandD1 said: Something different than the Drury Inn and Suites? Because that’s the multiple story building going up Yes, the new construction is between Cooper's Hawk and the I-271 northbound ramp to Harvard, and it has just started. The Drury is behind both plots.
November 6, 20195 yr This will be a bit less missed: https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2019/11/hotspot-cafe-is-closing-this-week-in-cleveland.html Although, if you're staying at the Hilton Garden (thanks @mrclifton88), it sure is a deadzone for being located in the city. And lol at this comment, foodies come from thousands of miles to go to Hotspot Cafe: Edited November 6, 20195 yr by GISguy
November 6, 20195 yr 2 hours ago, urb-a-saurus said: What is going in next to Cooper's Hawk in Orange? The foundation outline is visible, and work is progressing rapidly. It's (another) BJ's Brewhouse. Prior to this, there was serious talk with the Chuy's Tex-Mex chain for the spot - so expect to see them end up somewhere in the area soon. (Good - because I drove 5 hrs roundtrip to Columbus a few weeks ago specifically for their *fajitas*) Edited November 6, 20195 yr by eyehrtfood
November 6, 20195 yr chuys would be a nice get to have around. i am surprised they would be venturing this far north.
November 7, 20195 yr Looks like Bloom might not be gone for long: Bloom Bakery said it will shut down, but its original co-founders, backed by investors, want to take over and revive it Quote "We have a robust group of investors who are eager to ensure that the business will be back up and running as soon as possible," Fahey said, "and we hope to work with current Bloom Bakery staff and board." https://www.crainscleveland.com/retail/bloom-bakery-said-it-will-shut-down-its-original-co-founders-backed-investors-want-take-over Edited November 7, 20195 yr by GISguy
November 7, 20195 yr ^That's great news and also goes some way to explaining why the business seemed to go off the rails a little, as commented on upthread. My hovercraft is full of eels
November 21, 20195 yr I don't even know where this belongs on here (but it's a restaurant, so...) but I absolutely love this tagline, it's like a wonderful rag on the #1 NEO complaint despite us having TOO MUCH parking:
November 22, 20195 yr Btw, it's not quite a restaurant, but a lot of us downtown workers go there for lunch- I was talking with one of the folks at Heinens and she said the downtown store has a new manager. I don't know what all could change food wise, but she made it sound like he's a bit younger and it should be interesting (he also had a food truck out on Euclid for the staff today to 'celebrate', so he must be a pretty good guy!) Also, looks like Bloom at CSU will be back up and running by January (Public Square isn't part of this as of now) https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2019/11/bloom-bakerys-csu-location-to-reopen-with-new-owners-and-name-same-social-mission.html Edited November 22, 20195 yr by GISguy
November 23, 20195 yr I pass by this location sometimes on Woodland Ave where this restaurant will open. Woodland is a pretty cool Street as you pass by Woodland Cemetery of which they are currently restoring the gatehouse. We need more people like the woman who is opening up this up because all her friends told her to open it up in the suburbs. I know I will definitely give it a try once it opens just because she took a chance. https://www.wkyc.com/article/life/food/crispy-chick-cleveland-new-restaurant/95-b4fdcf5a-b8da-42be-9ea6-443c893c4729
November 23, 20195 yr 46 minutes ago, freethink said: I pass by this location sometimes on Woodland Ave where this restaurant will open. Woodland is a pretty cool Street as you pass by Woodland Cemetery of which they are currently restoring the gatehouse. We need more people like the woman who is opening up this up because all her friends told her to open it up in the suburbs. I know I will definitely give it a try once it opens just because she took a chance. https://www.wkyc.com/article/life/food/crispy-chick-cleveland-new-restaurant/95-b4fdcf5a-b8da-42be-9ea6-443c893c4729 All she needs to do is put together a social media campaign saying she's got a better chicken sandwich than Popeyes. Insta-business! Edited November 23, 20195 yr by MyTwoSense
December 8, 20195 yr The Mexican chain Cantina Laredo closed at Crocker in the last week or so it appears - after only 18 months. I've been watching the small crowds for some time and assumed this was coming - even thinking it as I pulled into Crocker today. The year old NextDoor Eatery at Pinecrest is probably next to go...just slooow... I've never believed the "Cleveland doesn't like chains" angle some have played up but in recent years we've lost Fleming's, McCormick and Schmick's, Maggiano's (one of only two to ever close) and others - so something's up. At the same time other chains thrive (Cheesecake Factory at Legacy is one of the top 20 in the 200 unit chain, etc..., the newish Coooper's Hawk near Pinecrest is always packed, etc..)
December 9, 20195 yr ^ haha wow that is funny - cheesecake factory is unstoppable! i dont think those closures are really anything to do with cle. at least broadly speaking, maggianos/chilis/brinker and flemings/outback/bloomin are struggling franchise operations. they are outdated and too expensive for what the are. and of course stagnant old causal is losing out to fresher fast casual dining. mccormick and schmicks/landrys also seems to be closing up a lot over the last few years, and that kind of bums me out. we lost the one in midtown manhattan, which i liked, particularly for their rather famous and well regarded happy hour specials. i'm a landrys card holder and user, i got nothing against chains lol. btw the landrys card is a great deal, it costs $25, which you get back as soon as you use it, then you get specials notices and $25 every year to use on your birthday, so i'm long in the black with it.
December 9, 20195 yr Does anyone know when Alea in Hingetown is set to open??? When I read the Scene article in October, it said it was going to open in the beginning of November, but I can't find any opening dates, nor does there appear to be an active website / contact info. I may or may not have told my wife I already booked us a reservation for Friday - this loss will sting if they're not open yet lol.
December 9, 20195 yr Now Dante's Bocuzzi's previously announced GOMA sushi/Japanese not opening at Pinecrest. Per CLE Scene today maybe other restaurant closings helped the decision? Back on chains:CityWorks, Granite City, Abuelo's all closed in last two months adjacent or nearby..
December 9, 20195 yr 1 hour ago, eyehrtfood said: Now Dante's Bocuzzi's previously announced GOMA sushi/Japanese not opening at Pinecrest. Per CLE Scene today maybe other restaurant closings helped the decision? Back on chains:CityWorks, Granite City, Abuelo's all closed in last two months adjacent or nearby.. Wow! CityWorks closed? I was in there twice in the Spring and Summer and the place was packed
December 10, 20195 yr Welp. I’m in trouble - doesn’t look like it’s opening soon. say a prayer for Yabo ? Edited December 10, 20195 yr by YABO713
December 10, 20195 yr 2 hours ago, YABO713 said: Welp. I’m in trouble - doesn’t look like it’s opening soon. say a prayer for Yabo ? There’s time to rally! What about Astoria. That place is awesome.
December 10, 20195 yr 2 minutes ago, stpats44113 said: There’s time to rally! What about Astoria. That place is awesome. Yeah definitely. My wife and I go there about once or twice a month though. I sold her on the whole "somewhere new" thing. I think maybe we'll go with Dante, as we've never actually eaten from the regular menu there! Nice little workaround lol
December 11, 20195 yr Irie is open in Old Brooklyn Edit: halfway through a bowl, I'm going back this weekend lol super tasty not to mention crazy affordable! Edited December 11, 20195 yr by GISguy
December 12, 20195 yr Hoping it takes up the old Jimmy John’s or J Gumbo’s space on Euclid. Don’t need dead spots there.
December 12, 20195 yr The Jamaican place looks great---its on my list. I thought they opened a while ago?
December 12, 20195 yr 6 minutes ago, Pugu said: The Jamaican place looks great---its on my list. I thought they opened a while ago? They've had a spot in Collinwood for a while, the west side/Old Brooklyn location opened last week (or maybe the week before?) either way, the facade had been done for maybe a couple months at this point. I assume they had to do a decent amount of work on the inside, but it came out great!
December 12, 20195 yr ^ah, that could be. just the facade was done. I drove by about a month ago and saw it, then googled it. Didn't realize it wasn't open on the west side yet. Can't wait to go!
December 12, 20195 yr On 12/7/2019 at 10:18 PM, eyehrtfood said: The Mexican chain Cantina Laredo closed at Crocker in the last week or so it appears - after only 18 months. I've been watching the small crowds for some time and assumed this was coming - even thinking it as I pulled into Crocker today. The year old NextDoor Eatery at Pinecrest is probably next to go...just slooow... I've never believed the "Cleveland doesn't like chains" angle some have played up but in recent years we've lost Fleming's, McCormick and Schmick's, Maggiano's (one of only two to ever close) and others - so something's up. At the same time other chains thrive (Cheesecake Factory at Legacy is one of the top 20 in the 200 unit chain, etc..., the newish Coooper's Hawk near Pinecrest is always packed, etc..) Really NextDoor is great has the best fish and chips ever and is always busy when I’m there couldn’t even get a booth had to sit at a table, I Hope love that place eat there all the time and they have great food. Edited December 12, 20195 yr by osu87
December 13, 20195 yr 6 hours ago, Pugu said: The Jamaican place looks great---its on my list. I thought they opened a while ago? I wish we had a Jamaican place downtown. I’d live there. Hell I’d settle for Indian or a Thai place.
December 13, 20195 yr Is the Indian place on Ontario gone? It was okay, but it was Indian if you had the need. It was between Public Square and Prospect on the east side of the street. There was a fancy indian place on Prospect around what would be E. 5, but that place closed a while ago. And given the huge popularity of Thai food, I'm surprised there isn't one Downtown. We need Thai, Jamaican, AND Indian Downtown--open for lunch and dinner.
December 13, 20195 yr 11 minutes ago, Pugu said: Is the Indian place on Ontario gone? It was okay, but it was Indian if you had the need. It was between Public Square and Prospect on the east side of the street. There was a fancy indian place on Prospect around what would be E. 5, but that place closed a while ago. And given the huge popularity of Thai food, I'm surprised there isn't one Downtown. We need Thai, Jamaican, AND Indian Downtown--open for lunch and dinner. There is Indies in the 5th Street Arcades food court (so good!) and also Bombay Chaat at E 21 and Euclid (also good!).
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