Kiln, the New Van Aken Restaurant from Chef Douglas Katz, Opens Next Week: First Look
The core team consists of Katz, managing partner Todd Thompson, executive chef Cameron Pishnery and director of operations Phoebe Connell. By Douglas Trattner
Food & Drink
Chef Charlie Anderson to Open Good Pizza on East 4th Street This Winter
After a series of successful pop-ups, the YouTube pizza sensation is finally moving into a brick-and-mortar shop of his own. By Douglas Trattner
Ohio City Pasta Wowed West Side Market with a 65-Foot-Long Pasta Sheet
The pasta company created the noodle with the help of community members at the market’s recent Halloween event. By Annie Nickoloff
To Dip or Not to Dip: Should Clevelanders' Love of Ranch Extend to Pizza?
Pizza experts weigh in on the most debated topic in all of pizza, exploring why the flavor profile works, whether you should do dip, and, perhaps, a better pizza topping than ranch. By Dillon Stewart
Vero's Marc-Aurele Buholzer Exemplifies the Craftsmanship of a Pizzialo
The Cleveland Heights pizzeria, which recently expanded, is rooted in the best techniques and ingredients because of its chef's dedication to his craft. By Kate Bigam Kaput
Geraci's Next Chapter Builds Upon Its Family Legacy
Since 1956, the University Heights-based Geraci's Restaurant has built a loyal following. Now, its third-generation owners are continuing that legacy by expanding and modernizing the business. By Dillon Stewart
Beet Jar’s Big Expansion Sets Up Its Next Chapter
Ten years after first opening, Beet Jar has grown from its humble beginnings and turns up the heat with a new location, and new dishes on the menu. By Jaden Stambolia
What Is Cleveland-Style Pizza?
There is no debate, at least locally, that Cleveland-style pizza is a thing. How does one define a Cleveland-style pizza? By Julia Lombardo
Cafe Blanc Brings a Chic European Cafe to Parma Heights
The cafe opened this past summer and has become a hit in the Cleveland suburb. By Annie Nickoloff
La Pecora, Which Opens Today, Brings Wood-Fired Pizzas and Cocktails to Larchmere Boulevard
The "pizza hideout" comes from the owners of Barroco Arepa Bar, Hola Tacos, Amazonia and Pulpo Beer Co. By Douglas Trattner
Edwins Restaurants Might Leave Shaker Square for Former Nighttown Space
Edwin's founder Brandon Chrostowski cites worsening safety issues in Shaker Square as a reason for potentially leaving the neighborhood. By Ken Prendergast, NEOtrans
One Star Bar, an Approachable Corner Bar, To Open in Lakewood
The new shop takes over the former Lakewood Social House space. By Annie Nickoloff
Sacred Vortex Teahouse & Kombuchery Is Opening in Ohio City This Month: First Look
Sacred Vortex will entail beverages that offer health benefits while creating a space where people can enjoy themselves without alcohol. By Douglas Trattner