Posted inFood News 56 Social in Shaker is a Dream All-Day Cafe With attention to detail and a convivial atmosphere, it’s already a neighborhood staple whether you’re dining in or picking up. by Douglas Trattner January 28, 2026January 28, 2026
Posted inFood News A Tale of Two Northeast Ohio BBQ Shops A look behind the news as Proof closes and Joe’s Barbecue expands. by Douglas Trattner January 26, 2026January 26, 2026
Posted inFood & Drink First Look: Joe’s Barbecue’s New Brick-and-Mortar Home, Opening in Brimfield Next Week Joe Menendez launched his business in 2017 with a small smoker and a pop-up tent. by Douglas Trattner January 21, 2026January 21, 2026
Posted inFood & Drink Proof Barbecue in Ohio City to Close on February 1 It’s been a bumpy road for the barbecue restaurant since opening in Tremont two days prior to Covid. by Douglas Trattner January 21, 2026January 21, 2026
Posted inFood & Drink Vinnie Cimino, Mallorca Named James Beard Semifinalists Finalists will be announced on April 1 and the winners will be crowned on June 15. by Douglas Trattner January 21, 2026January 21, 2026
Posted inFood & Drink Osteria Downtown is Closed — For Now Management says that they are being pushed out of the building while it goes through ownership changes, but is intent on finding a new home. by Douglas Trattner January 21, 2026January 25, 2026
Posted inFood & Drink Oyster-and-Martini Bar to Open in Ohio City Hangars Bar will open next month in the Creative Hangars complex. by Douglas Trattner January 20, 2026January 20, 2026
Posted inFood News Cleveland Pierogi Week Kicks Off With $8 Deals Jan. 19 – 25 Seven days of classics, new creations, and more. by Scene Staff January 19, 2026January 19, 2026
Posted inFood & Drink Hangry Brands Takes STEAK Concept Out to the Ballgame The popular Tremont restaurant will debut a new food stand at Progressive Field in 2026. by Douglas Trattner January 16, 2026January 16, 2026
Posted inFood & Drink Midnight Owl Brewing in Shaker Heights to Close Jan. 25th This past summer, the owners partnered with Mendel Segal, who runs Mendel’s Kansas City BBQ next door. by Douglas Trattner January 14, 2026January 14, 2026
Posted inFood & Drink As Solo Dining Becomes Commonplace, Cleveland’s Supper Clubs are Bucking the Trend These distinctive events are reviving the lost art of dining together—and at elevated prices people are happy to pay. by Mark Oprea January 14, 2026January 14, 2026
Posted inFood & Drink Pastimes Food Truck Owner to Open Brick-and-Mortar Café in Lakewood Evan Laisure is taking his popular breakfast-and-lunch concept to the former El Tango Latin Grill space. by Douglas Trattner January 14, 2026January 14, 2026