Posted inFood News Review: La Casa de Luchita’s Revival Offers Heaps of Nostalgia, Uneven Results Iconic Tex-Mex staples offer more bang for the buck than the new regional specials. by Douglas Trattner December 3, 2025December 3, 2025
Posted inFood News Review: Sushi is Fun, and Affordable, Again at Funshi The plates never stop spinning at the new local chain, where efficiency and quality rule. by Douglas Trattner November 19, 2025November 19, 2025
Posted inFood News At Kyuu-juu, an Obsessively Crafted Neighborhood Izakaya Blends the Modern and Traditional From world-class fish and Wagyu to veggies and rice, every dish at this remarkably casual spot is finger- and/or chopstick-friendly. by Douglas Trattner October 22, 2025October 22, 2025
Posted inFood News Cleveland Classics: White Oaks Is a Glorious Time Capsule a Century in the Making Nothing much changes here, which makes White Oaks feel like visiting another era. by Douglas Trattner October 8, 2025October 8, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink With Sterling Food and a Convivial Atmosphere, Crowley’s Nails the Perfect Recipe for Dive Bars for Grown-Ups That winning formula has propelled the concept from one to three shops — with another on the way — in two years by Douglas Trattner September 24, 2025September 24, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Edwins Rekindles the Spirit of Nighttown While Charting a Deft Course Through French Dining Multiple bars, dining rooms, menus and vibes await at Edwins’ new Cleveland Heights home by Douglas Trattner September 10, 2025September 10, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Kyuramen Delivers a Tantalizing and Stylish Tour of Regional Ramen Varieties and Japanese Flavors Restaurateur Sheng Long Yu has brought the compelling dining destination to Northeast Ohio, with plans for a second location on the east side by Douglas Trattner August 27, 2025September 9, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink There’s More Than Something Good at Something Good Social Kitchen in Playhouse Square Chopped-cheese sandwiches, hot dogs, and fries come with a side of kindness and joy at this downtown lunch spot by Douglas Trattner August 14, 2025September 9, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Little Cloud Sandwiches Delivers Big Flavors in Ohio City From breakfast through lunch, the sandwich shop offers a hearty roster of standbys alongside seasonal specials by Douglas Trattner August 14, 2025September 9, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink At Sofia’s Kitchen, Subtle Nods to World Cuisines Elevate a Menu Built to Satisfy Just About Anyone Andrew Revy aptly describes it as “corner bar meets American bistro,” and the marriage is anything but pedestrian by Douglas Trattner June 18, 2025July 12, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Review: At Birdietown in Lakewood, Mini-Golf, Cocktails, and Food Collide for Fun Birdietown blends a sense of nostalgia with modern amenities and a menu devised by Jill Vedaa by Douglas Trattner June 6, 2025July 12, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Review: La Playa Brings the Colorful Marisqueria From the Beaches of Mexico to the Shores of Lake Erie “I’m from Jalisco and we have a really large, diverse cooking style for seafood,” says owner Rafael Ayala. “I love the food down there.” by Douglas Trattner May 7, 2025June 12, 2025