How Li Wah Celebrates the Lunar New Year
Li Wah offers a seat at the family table during Lunar New Year, China's most important (and most delicious) holiday. By Dillon Stewart
Food & Drink
Two Cleveland Restaurants Named 2023 James Beard Semifinalists
Brandon Chrostowski, Allie La Valle-Umansky, Jeremy Umansky and Kenny Scott — the chefs behind Larder Delicatessen & Bakery and Edwins — were named in the annual foodie awards. By Annie Nickoloff
First Look: Boom’s Pizza Opens This Week in Lakewood
The new, casual pizza joint from two longtime Cleveland chefs — Spice’s Ben Bebenroth and Jonathan Bennett — is the first of a planned five locations in Northeast Ohio. By Dillon Stewart
Sip Your Zodiac Sign with Cloak & Dagger's New Cocktail Menu
Launched Jan. 6, the latest edition of this literary Tremont cocktail bar's story already has thirsty Clevelanders lining up. By Allison Jack
First Look: La Plaza at Re:Bar Brings Authentic Mexican Food and Craft Cocktails to East Ninth Street
The newly expanded bar and eatery has been holding soft openings and will be fully opened by the end of the month. By Dillon Stewart
Medina’s Cool Beans Cafe Introduces Soup Flights
Sample four soups at a time with this cozy cafe’s newest menu item. By Annie Nickoloff
First Look: Colossal Cupcakes Opens Cafe as Second Downtown Location
Open now, the company's third location has expanded offerings, including breakfast sandwiches and specialty coffees, in the Aecom Building. By Dillon Stewart
Fear's Confections in Lakewood to Close After Valentine's Day
The beloved chocolate shop's final day of business will be Feb. 14. By Annie Nickoloff
Jolly’s Pizza Makes Old-School Pizza Shops Cool Again: First Look
The restaurant, located at 6120 Royalton Road in North Royalton, is preparing to open next week. By Annie Nickoloff
“Five Stores in Five Years” Boom’s Pizza is Chef Ben Bebenroth’s Next Chapter
We caught up with the former Spice Kitchen & Bar chef, who is launching a pizza business built to scale in Lakewood on Jan. 24. By Dillon Stewart
Jaja Brings Latin American Steakhouse Concept to Cleveland's Intro Building
With a penchant for citrus and a sharable menu, "this is not your grandfather's" steakhouse. By Kate Bigam Kaput
14 Food Trends That Defined the Year: 2022 CLE Wrapped
It’s been a big year for food in Cleveland. We round up the biggest dining stories of the year. By Anthony Elder, Annie Nickoloff and Dillon Stewart
Lake Erie Scoops Brings Ice Cream Back to Gordon Square: First Look
The new grab-and-go treat shop opens on Saturday, March 4. By Annie Nickoloff