
Food & Drink


Meet the Chefs Behind 2023's Best New Restaurants
At the trendiest and most coveted tables in Northeast Ohio, the dishes and the vibe is an extension of the creatives in the kitchen. Get to know them as part of 2023's Best Restaurants issue. By Anthony Elder, Annie Nickoloff, Cassie Tomaselli and Patrick Williams

JaJa Brings Life to the Intro Building: Best Restaurants 2023
The Argentinian steakhouse is one of three new concepts at the multi-use Ohio City complex. By Kate Bigam Kaput

Rood Food's Fun Centers Around Wunderkind Rachelle Murphy: Best Restaurants 2023
From pies to pastas, this Lakewood restaurant is thriving thanks to the addition of chef Rachelle Murphy. By Cassie Tomaselli

At The Last Page, Anything Goes: Best Restaurants 2023
Asian, Italian and American influences all in the same place? Throw in a killer cocktail menu and great vibes? Our 2022 Best New Restaurant keeps up the greatness one year later. By Kate Bigam Kaput

Serenite Restaurant's Todd Whitman is on a Mission: Best Restaurants 2023
The graduate of Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute continues its mission in Medina. By Cassie Tomaselli

Amba Mystifies in Hingetown: Best Restaurants 2023
The Indian-inspired cuisine and eclectic cocktail menu lure you into the dark-yet-cozy space — minimal lighting and a wash of music lend an air of privacy in an otherwise packed dining room. By Anthony Elder

Chef Vincent Morelli Plans to Expand Fashionable Cent's Pizza: Best Restaurants 2023
The pizza chef plans to expand his lifestyle goods store and add a deli. By Jacob DeSmit

Cilantro Taqueria is the Late-Night Bite Cleveland Needs: Best Restaurants 2023
Cilantro Taqueria has won over Northeast Ohio since it opened its first location in Cleveland Heights’ Coventry neighborhood in January 2019. By Annie Nickoloff

Juneberry is a Stunner in Cleveland's Brunch Scene: Best Restaurants 2023
In the past year, Karen Small made a departure from her fine dining background and won over Ohio City with this straightforward breakfast-focused concept. By Annie Nickoloff

How Do Robot Servers Change the Dining Experience? Meet Don Tequila's BellaBot
The BellaBot, a robot with the face of a cat, greets and carries food to customers at some locations of the Northeast Ohio Mexican chain. By Annie Nickoloff

Clevelanders Find Ramadan Specials at Rumi’s Market & Grill
The restaurant and store, now under new management, offers a refreshed menu of Turkish dishes. By Annie Nickoloff

Luna Bakery To Open Downtown August 21
The popular cafe and patisserie announces its Historic Warehouse District launch in June. By Abigail Kussow