Food & Drink

One of Tremont’s favorite restaurants has been closed since early August but will be back open in time for the holidays. By Danny Cunningham

The restaurant, a new American bistro, will be focused on classic dishes presented in shareable formats. By Annie Nickoloff

Restauranteur Brad Friedlander originally opened Lopez in 1980 in Cleveland Heights. Now, it’s back in a new location with a menu filled with old favorites. By Danny Cunningham

The former home of "lady butchers" Penny Barend and Melissa Khoury announced the closure on Instagram today. By Dillon Stewart

Anthony Zappola’s Tripi Italian Specialties puts an exclamation point on the chef’s style: No-frills food, produced perfectly. By Kate Bigam Kaput

John Hagerty has built a following creating vegan specialties in bars like Little Rose Tavern. Now, he’s expanding his creations at this new vegan restaurant. By Danny Cunningham

From robot technology in restaurants to modern packaging to food as medicine, we talked to some local experts about forward-looking trends in the restaurant industry. By Dillon Stewart

Clandestina is Ohio City’s newest mezcal joint, while Smoke & Mirrors is the place to be for clubgoers seeking out EDM and rum. By Danny Cunningham

Unwrap the holiday fun with Northeast Ohio’s best pop-up bars for festive cheer. By Christina Rufo and Annie Nickoloff

From dim sum to good drinks, the Midwest Nice chef has some choice picks. By Sophie Farrar

This Sunday is the final day for the popular dessert shop’s first East Side location and fourth storefront overall. By Dillon Stewart

Cleveland Independents' second awareness week of the year returns Nov. 6-18. By Danny Cunningham