Cleveland's 11 Best African and African-Influenced Restaurants: Dining Guide
From the spicy stews of West Africa to the diasporic dishes of Jamaica, these restaurants deliver the flavors of Africa. By Allison Jack
Food & Drink
Brewella’s Celebrates Six Years With a Move to the Former Lakewood Music Collective Space
Co-owners Chris Murphy and Joe Keppler also plan to house an empanada-making sister business and host events. By Kate Bigam Kaput
Brandon Chrostowski Partners With Cleveland Capuchin Ministries on The Friars' Table Downtown
The Playhouse Square restaurant, set to open in the winter, continues the non-profit mission of Chrostowski's EDWINS Restaurant & Leadership Institute. By Douglas Trattner
Top Dawg Tailgate Members Share Their Favorite Recipes for Browns Games
The tailgate group at The Pit, under the bridge at West Third Street and Summit, shares its European-inspired recipes for Sunday game days. By Julia Lombardo
Ice Cream is a Family Affair for these Chardon Sisters
Gail Hewitt and Lydia Chambers both opened their own scoop shops — Cleveland's King Kone and Columbus's Little Ladies Soft Serve — accidentally making ice cream a family business. By Julia Lombardo
Paloma at Van Aken District Is Closing Briefly to Refresh Its Chef-Driven Taco Concept
Zach and Alyssa Ladner want to push the brand forward by better showcasing team members like chef de cuisine Kytana Bradleyhef and by updating the space. By Douglas Trattner
Honky-Tonk Bar, Jolene, Is Coming to East Fourth Street in 2025
The Terry Francona-backed group behind STEAK in Tremont is the next to take a swing at the former Greenhouse Tavern space in the form of a country music bar. By Douglas Trattner
Artis, a Steakhouse with a Twist, Is Opening in Lakewood on Aug. 21: First Look
Chef and owner Andrew Mansour's latest restaurant will bring a new steakhouse experience. By Douglas Trattner
50 Years of Honey Hut: Photo Gallery
The beloved Cleveland ice cream shoppe has been serving customers all over Northeast Ohio for 50 years as of this summer.
Salt, the Acclaimed Lakewood Small Plates Restaurant, Is Closing in August
Jill Vedaa and Jessica Parkison's Detroit Avenue eatery made Vedaa a James Beard Award semifinalist for best chef in the Great Lakes region in 2018, 2019 and 2022. By Dillon Stewart
Cory Hajde's Vessel Hospitality Acquires Rood Food
The West Lakewood restaurant is the first full restaurant project for Cory Hajde, whose company also owns Cloak and Dagger and Mahall’s. By Dillon Stewart
Solstice Takes a Step Forward After Restructuring Its Ownership Group
LBM's Cory Miess, Eric HO and Ben Lebovic “stepped away from the restaurant due to differences in management styles,” while front-of-house manager Bradley Kaczmarski formally departed in June. By Kate Bigam Kaput
Cory Hajde's Favorite Late-Night Bites, Family Stops and More: Word of Mouth
The owner of Mahall's and Cloak and Dagger shares his favorite Cleveland spots, from Momocho and Amba for get-togethers with loved ones to Mars Bars for late-night bites. By Christina Rufo