July 22, 20204 yr 1 minute ago, audidave said: 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. My very out of the loop friend from Columbus apparently just went there yesterday for lunch. I guess I'll let him know.
July 22, 20204 yr TH has been pretty much ignoring the rules since they reopened. They had the most complaints of any business to County Health.
July 22, 20204 yr 34 minutes ago, surfohio said: My very out of the loop friend from Columbus apparently just went there yesterday for lunch. I guess I'll let him know. And I sent my vocally Trump loathing mother in law to Tony George's newest Summer House - without telling her what she was supporting - so that was secretly fun...
July 22, 20204 yr 1 minute ago, eyehrtfood said: And I sent my vocally Trump loathing mother in law to Tony George's newest Summer House - without telling her what she was supporting - so that was secretly fun... I'm not making this about politics, just letting my friend know it's possible his waitress was sick.
July 23, 20204 yr 2 hours ago, YABO713 said: 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. Oh my.....what a $hitty place and culture that is built by the owner.
August 2, 20204 yr California pizza kitchen latest restaurant chain to file for bankruptcy protection. Edited August 2, 20204 yr by osu87
August 3, 20204 yr not good news for the food services industry: one third of usa restaurants to close permanently -- 8k+ restaurants have reported issues w/afflicted staff -- and data shows corona infection goes up with restaurant visits -- more: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-31/one-third-of-u-s-restaurants-face-permanent-closure-this-year
August 3, 20204 yr 21 minutes ago, mrnyc said: not good news for the food services industry: one third of usa restaurants to close permanently -- 8k+ restaurants have reported issues w/afflicted staff -- and data shows corona infection goes up with restaurant visits -- more: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-31/one-third-of-u-s-restaurants-face-permanent-closure-this-year It's almost like the reopening of the economy is linked to quelling the pandemic.
August 3, 20204 yr 7 hours ago, freefourur said: It's almost like the reopening of the economy is linked to quelling the pandemic. It seems like indoor seating at restaurants is a major driver. I have a friend who owns a gym, and he's limited capacity to 50%, offered free testing through some grant he found, and currently has zero clients to have tested positive since June 1. Most major outbreaks seem to be linked to indoor seating at/near bars over anything else.
August 3, 20204 yr Also - just a reminder that we should do our best to support smaller restaurants (Alea comes to mind) during this via takeout. So many of our fellow Clevelanders leveraged their lives to improve the already sterling dining reputation of our city, and we should do our best to return the favor during this time.
August 3, 20204 yr 12 minutes ago, YABO713 said: It seems like indoor seating at restaurants is a major driver. I have a friend who owns a gym, and he's limited capacity to 50%, offered free testing through some grant he found, and currently has zero clients to have tested positive since June 1. Most major outbreaks seem to be linked to indoor seating at/near bars over anything else. Each sector of the economy that opens creates more vectors for disease spread. We will not be able to manage the pandemic with restaurants/bars open. It's just not possible. People keep screaming about opening the schools but they don't want to make any sacrifices to ensure that children can get the in person education that they deserve.
August 3, 20204 yr 1 minute ago, freefourur said: Each sector of the economy that opens creates more vectors for disease spread. We will not be able to manage the pandemic with restaurants/bars open. It's just not possible. People keep screaming about opening the schools but they don't want to make any sacrifices to ensure that children can get the in person education that they deserve. Agreed. Schools / extracurriculars for kids is the most complex issue we've faced to this point imo - but that's best for another thread lol
August 3, 20204 yr Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles on Prospect has closed and the property is for sale. The Playhouse Square area is really being hit hard by closures, unsurprisingly.
August 3, 20204 yr ^That’s a shame. The food was good and it was a nice space. That said, I’m not sure it relied much on theater traffic and was declining before Covid came around. It had already gone to pretty much just weekend opening and there were also some issues with the after-hours crowd there fighting and drag racing, plus a gun went off in there one time. My hovercraft is full of eels
August 4, 20204 yr Has anyone heard anything from Heinen's? I have heard some bad things from people who work there and others within the neighborhood. I'm not sure if I've missed something but inside hasn't been touched from what I can tell and they were reportedly supposed to be open by now.
August 4, 20204 yr 1 hour ago, downtownjoe said: Has anyone heard anything from Heinen's? I have heard some bad things from people who work there and others within the neighborhood. I'm not sure if I've missed something but inside hasn't been touched from what I can tell and they were reportedly supposed to be open by now. Repurposing and will open at a future date
August 4, 20204 yr On 8/3/2020 at 8:56 AM, YABO713 said: It seems like indoor seating at restaurants is a major driver. I have a friend who owns a gym, and he's limited capacity to 50%, offered free testing through some grant he found, and currently has zero clients to have tested positive since June 1. Most major outbreaks seem to be linked to indoor seating at/near bars over anything else. gyms are open in ohio? good grief. i mean i wish, but i dont think i would go. i'll stick to the stretchy band things and jogging around for now.
August 4, 20204 yr 5 hours ago, mrnyc said: gyms are open in ohio? good grief. i mean i wish, but i dont think i would go. i'll stick to the stretchy band things and jogging around for now. Mine requires masks and hasn't had any issues thus far.
August 5, 20204 yr ^ hmm, it seems that masks would make it work, although i dk how well in a gym with cardio? i'm going to put that in the 'outdoor dining' category of safety for now. in other words, ok, but you are gambling. i will come back to that in a month or two and ask how its going. gyms are not open out here, but obviously its another thing we want to happen when it can.
August 6, 20204 yr On 8/3/2020 at 9:53 PM, WindyBuckeye said: Repurposing and will open at a future date I think last article Ken posted said opening right after Labor Day.
August 9, 20204 yr Is the Jerk Chicken place in the City Club bldg open yet? I think they were to open on July 4th, but I went by there around the 10th or so and they were still boarded shut.
August 9, 20204 yr 7 hours ago, Pugu said: Is the Jerk Chicken place in the City Club bldg open yet? I think they were to open on July 4th, but I went by there around the 10th or so and they were still boarded shut. They are open and its really good!!
August 9, 20204 yr ^Great, thanks. I will swing by. Have been waiting for it to open since it was first announced.
August 9, 20204 yr 6 hours ago, mack34 said: They are open and its really good!! They’ve been out of the jerk every time I’ve went. Def get there early to get the actual jerk chicken.
August 9, 20204 yr 4 hours ago, Pugu said: ^Great, thanks. I will swing by. Have been waiting for it to open since it was first announced. @Pugu I went the first two days they were open. It is really good. They were out of jerk chicken the first day and they only had jerk cutlet for the jerk platter. It was very dry. The second day, they had jerk chicken and it was very good. The spicy and jerk fries were really good as well.
August 13, 20204 yr Red (the steakhouse) is returning to 417 Prospect. I thought they left for good. "Red, the Steakhouse is scheduled to reopen its downtown Cleveland location Friday, Aug. 14. Socially-distanced indoor and rooftop dining, weather-permitting, will be available at the restaurant, which is at 417 Prospect Ave. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday...." https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2020/08/red-the-steakhouse-to-reopen-in-cleveland.html
August 13, 20204 yr ^Honestly, the quality of Heck's was going down hill prior to COVID. Glad to hear Red is opening back up.
August 14, 20204 yr Anyone know anything about this? As a relatively recent OSU grad myself, this has my interest. I wonder what it is.
August 14, 20204 yr 1 hour ago, urbanetics_ said: Anyone know anything about this? As a relatively recent OSU grad myself, this has my interest. I wonder what it is. My guess would be Wings Over.
August 14, 20204 yr 21 hours ago, w28th said: ^Honestly, the quality of Heck's was going down hill prior to COVID. Glad to hear Red is opening back up. I ate there twice. The burgers were dry, overcooked and tasteless. Nowhere near The quality of Heck’s on Bridge.
August 14, 20204 yr 11 hours ago, downtownjoe said: My guess would be Wings Over. Looks like we have our answer: https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2020/08/14/big-mammas-burritos-to-open-new-shop-in-gordon-square
August 14, 20204 yr 5 minutes ago, urbanetics_ said: Looks like we have our answer: https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2020/08/14/big-mammas-burritos-to-open-new-shop-in-gordon-square Any opening is good news... but I only end up there in an inebriated state.
August 14, 20204 yr Sad news, but 20 years in the restaurant biz is a great run "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
August 14, 20204 yr On 8/13/2020 at 8:01 AM, Ruken said: Heck’s expresss downtown is closed permanently Bummer but for the price it really wasn't worth it on lunch break. Shake Shack isn't cheap either but I'm sure that didn't help.
August 20, 20204 yr WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2020 LockKeepers, Marble Room, Il Venetian face uncertain futures Six of Greater Cleveland's swankiest establishments that share the same owner have not reopened from the Coronavirus shutdown. Several sources with direct knowledge of the businesses' operations and finances said they doubted all of the establishments would reopen under their current ownership. Valley View's LockKeepers plus downtown Cleveland's Marble Room Steaks and Raw Bar, Il Venetian, Il Venetian Doughnuts and Gelato, Marble Sushi Room, and St. Clair Ballroom closed back in mid-March along with all other Ohio restaurants and bars under health orders by Gov. Mike DeWine. But none of those six restaurants, all owned by the Millennia Hospitality Group, LLC, reopened starting in mid-May during the partial relaxing of the COVID-19 pandemic-induced shutdown or after the wider reopening two months later. MORE: http://neo-trans.blogspot.com/2020/08/lockkeepers-marble-room-il-venetian.html Edited August 20, 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
August 20, 20204 yr I was waiting for a special event to use a Marble Room gift certificate and then the shutdown happened. ?
August 20, 20204 yr 56 minutes ago, viscomi said: I was waiting for a special event to use a Marble Room gift certificate and then the shutdown happened. ? ..... I'm in the same situation lol
August 20, 20204 yr 11 hours ago, KJP said: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2020 LockKeepers, Marble Room, Il Venetian face uncertain futures Six of Greater Cleveland's swankiest establishments that share the same owner have not reopened from the Coronavirus shutdown. Several sources with direct knowledge of the businesses' operations and finances said they doubted the establishments would reopen under their current ownership. Valley View's LockKeepers plus downtown Cleveland's Marble Room Steaks and Raw Bar, Il Venetian, Il Venetian Doughnuts and Gelato, Marble Sushi Room, and St. Clair Ballroom closed back in mid-March along with all other Ohio restaurants and bars under health orders by Gov. Mike DeWine. But none of those six restaurants, all owned by the Millennia Hospitality Group, LLC, reopened starting in mid-May during the partial relaxing of the COVID-19 pandemic-induced shutdown or after the wider reopening two months later. MORE: http://neo-trans.blogspot.com/2020/08/lockkeepers-marble-room-il-venetian.html Man I love Marble room. This would be a real shame if it doesn’t open. I wonder if they would consolidate and open a few of them while closing others?
August 20, 20204 yr I have not been inside, but it looks like a great space. It is sad that so many great spaces downtown were abandoned, but fortunately most have been spared from the wrecking ball and re-purposed. I wonder what other options are available for this space? It might make a great lobby for a 5-star hotel. All we are missing is the 5 star-hotel. ? Edited August 20, 20204 yr by skiwest
August 20, 20204 yr Good news... "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
August 20, 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
August 20, 20204 yr On 8/14/2020 at 4:01 PM, GISguy said: Fyi Citizen Pie/Six Shooter is open on e4 and it's delish! Waterloo invades downtown.
August 20, 20204 yr 14 hours ago, KJP said: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2020 LockKeepers, Marble Room, Il Venetian face uncertain futures Six of Greater Cleveland's swankiest establishments that share the same owner have not reopened from the Coronavirus shutdown. Several sources with direct knowledge of the businesses' operations and finances said they doubted all of the establishments would reopen under their current ownership. Valley View's LockKeepers plus downtown Cleveland's Marble Room Steaks and Raw Bar, Il Venetian, Il Venetian Doughnuts and Gelato, Marble Sushi Room, and St. Clair Ballroom closed back in mid-March along with all other Ohio restaurants and bars under health orders by Gov. Mike DeWine. But none of those six restaurants, all owned by the Millennia Hospitality Group, LLC, reopened starting in mid-May during the partial relaxing of the COVID-19 pandemic-induced shutdown or after the wider reopening two months later. MORE: http://neo-trans.blogspot.com/2020/08/lockkeepers-marble-room-il-venetian.html Even before COVID, the share of carry out versus dine-in was on the rise. This wasn't good news for places that stuck to the semi-traditional business model of breaking even on the food and making money on the drinks. High end places were at least as prone to this as anyone. The virus boosted that trend like a CERN particle accelerator. Since it was already in motion, it's not likely to retreat all that much.
August 20, 20204 yr 1 hour ago, E Rocc said: Even before COVID, the share of carry out versus dine-in was on the rise. This wasn't good news for places that stuck to the semi-traditional business model of breaking even on the food and making money on the drinks. High end places were at least as prone to this as anyone. The virus boosted that trend like a CERN particle accelerator. Since it was already in motion, it's not likely to retreat all that much. I think there will always be a space for fine dining especially quality like Marble Room.
August 20, 20204 yr 1 hour ago, Ruken said: I think there will always be a space for fine dining especially quality like Marble Room. Of course there will, but there will be fallout. Here the corporate owned ones may be at a disadvantage.
August 20, 20204 yr The Marble Room space was originally eyed by Cincy restaurateur Jeff Ruby, for one of his steakhouses - so wonder if he might be back in the mix if that unique space becomes available. Ruby is a brand unto himself. Ate at his great Precinct in Cincinnati a few weeks ago - an old favorite - and can assure you that fine dining was alive, well, $$$$$, and very well attended by those who could get a reservation. Most couldn't. Also, with regards to carryout - discussed above based on the trend... For anything other than the old carryout staples - pizza, Asian - or maybe sandwiches... - for sit down dining or fine dining - I. JUST. DON'T. GET. IT. I love the restaurant experience and food in its restaurant setting. I cant be the only one. There is little good about carryout. Even for my favorite sit - down restaurants, where I end up 2-4x a week, every week, I got carryout just 2x in 2 months while closed for COVID. Yuck! Its the experience + food.... not the food. For me, at least.
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