
Food & Drink


Cleveland's Brandon Chrostowski Named a James Beard Award Finalist
The chef behind Edwins Leadership and Restaurant Institute will move forward in the awards. By Annie Nickoloff

Pins & Needles Cocktail Bar Is Back in Business
Lakewood’s beloved basement bar is back and better than ever with expanded seating space, and swanky new furnishings. By Abigail Kussow

Gray House Pies Owner Opens Second and Third Lakewood Shops Over Next Month
Joe Schlott is expanding his business with U.K. Pies and Fries, Gray House Pizza and Gray House Pies & Coffee. By Allison Jack

The Yard on 3rd Welcomes Cocky’s Bagels to Downtown Willoughby
The East Side’s first food truck concept restaurant and bar makes the bagel sandwich purveyor the house truck for the 2023 season. By Abigail Preiszig

Q&A: Heart of Gold Welcomes New Executive Chef Joe Zegarac
The changing of the guards at the Ohio City restaurant has Cleveland foodies feeling bittersweet — and eager for more. By Abigail Kussow

Sapphire Creek Expands With Acquisition of Thorncreek Winery in Aurora
The rebranded eight-acre property will be called the Orchid House Winery and be part of the Chagrin Falls-based company's new Tap Root Hospitality Group. By Dillon Stewart

Phoenix Coffee Co. Opens New Cafe in Lakewood
Phoenix Coffee Co. flocks home to Birdtown, opening its sixth cafe on March 11. By Becky Boban

Cleveland Restaurant Week 2023: Three Prix Fixe Menus to Try
More than 30 restaurants band together for a series of three-course, prix fixe dinner experiences. By Anthony Elder

Poppy Pays Homage to Owner’s Grandmother “It’s a Proud Moment for Both of Us”
The acclaimed team behind Lakewood’s Salt officially launches its second restaurant — and first on the East Side — today on Larchmere Boulevard. By Dillon Stewart

7 Delicious Reuben Sandwiches in Cleveland
Around St. Patrick's Day locals flock to their favorite restaurants and deli's for the classic, corned beef-filled delicacy. By Kiara Rodriguez and Christina Rufo

Open Now: Lionheart Coffee Perks Up Cleveland’s Gateway District
Open now, Lionheart Coffee replaces Stone Fruit Coffee to maintain a Downtown hub for coffee, community and connection. By Abigail Preiszig

First Look: Wolf Pack Chorus Elevates Neighborhood Dining, Live Music in Little Italy
The restaurant, which opens today and is owned by Chris and Katie Wolf, focuses on French-influenced fare and community vibes. By Annie Nickoloff