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Double D’s Honky Tonk and Smokehouse Opens This Weekend in Willoughby

Owner Dustin Dykstra transformed the former Hola Tacos/Brim Kitchen property into fun and funky Western-themed bar and honky tonk.

by Douglas Trattner May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Food & Drink

Toasted, a New Breakfast and Lunch Café, Opening in Lakewood

Sofia Syed, who also owns Roasted, describes the new café as a health-conscious daytime destination.

by Douglas Trattner May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Food & Drink

Birdietown Owners Take Over Forest City Shuffleboard, Aim for Late Summer Reopening

Tim and Erin Frazee are restoring the 9-year-old entertainment venue to its original luster and Chef Rachelle Murphy will oversee a pub fare menu.

by Douglas Trattner May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

Food & Drink

Luna Bakery & Café Opening at Valor Acres in Brecksville

“Our goal is to create a space that feels warm, welcoming, and genuinely thoughtful – where small details and great hospitality make a difference,” says Bridget Thibeault.

by Douglas Trattner May 19, 2026May 18, 2026

Food & Drink

Photos From the 2026 Downtown Willoughby Rib Burnoff

by Emanuel Wallace May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Food & Drink

Speed Trap Racing, the Region’s First Racing Sim Venue, Opening in Lakewood

“This is not an arcade. You’re going to feel the car; you’re going to feel the tires slipping out behind you. You can feel a car coming up next to you,” owner Andrew Almenar says of the new sim that uses the same tech pros use to train drivers.

by Douglas Trattner May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Food & Drink

Jack’s Deli in University Heights Has Closed

“We knew it was going to be an uphill battle from the beginning,” owner Don Apel explains.

by Douglas Trattner May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Food News

Last Week in Cleveland Food News: Debuts and Second Acts

A bite-sized recap of all the news fit to eat.

by Vince Grzegorek May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Food & Drink

The Last Page Owners to Open 1818 American Grille in Bath

“Great food doesn’t need to be complicated, it just needs to be done exceptionally well,” says chef Brad Race.

by Douglas Trattner May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Food & Drink

FrankieLynn Hotdogs to Open Brick-and-Mortar Spot in Old Brooklyn

“When I first started, I wanted the cart and the cart only,” says Rachel Ventura. “But after a few years I realized that there are a lot of limitations to it .”

by Douglas Trattner May 13, 2026May 13, 2026