Updated: Home Bistro Now Open in Little Italy
Update: Home Bistro (12022 Mayfield Rd., 216-795-5582) in Little Italy is now open. The new restaurant from Victor Morenz and Emily Gilbert begins serving dinner this evening, August 25. See original story about the owners and the restaurant below. ******* Victor Morenz admits that it is “the weirdest time possible” to be opening a restaurant, but that’s…
Mahall’s 20 Lanes To Launch Virtual Artist Talk Series
Over the past several years, Andy Schumann worked locally as what he describes as “a rogue operative,” booking indie rock concerts at various venues in town. Earlier this year, he gave up that gig to work at Mahall’s 20 Lanes, the indie venue/bowling alley located in Lakewood. Mahall’s has hired him as an assistant talent…
Just So Everyone’s Clear: Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams is Lying
For two straight days, contradictory statements by Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams and Cuyahoga County Sheriff Dave Schilling have been front-page news in The Plain Dealer. At issue are details from the Cleveland demonstrations for George Floyd on May 30, demonstrations which devolved into widespread vandalism and looting after police fired pepper spray, tear gas,…
Here’s Where You Catch Fireworks In Northeast Ohio This July 4th Weekend
Fireworks? Sure, assuming you’re safely distancing yourself. Here’s where you can catch the celebrations this weekend. July 3rd Lorain County Fairgrounds (23000 Fairgrounds Rd, Wellington) – Opens at 7 p.m., Fireworks at 10 p.m. July 4th Akron Neighborhoods (Akron Executive Airport, Patterson Park Ballfields, Summit Lake, and the State Street Parking Deck) – Fireworks at…
Brian Regan to Perform at Hilarities in August
Comedian Brian Regan dropped out of school to pursue a career in comedy back in 1980. At the time, he had no idea whether he’d made the right decision. Decades later, it appears that Regan, a comedy superstar, did the right thing. “I just knew when I was young that I had this passion to…
Ohio Loves Its Fireworks Like Few Other States, According to Sales Data
There’s nothing quite like sipping on an ice cold grape soda and eating a hot dog that’s definitely overcooked. It’s even better to do that outside on July 4 while shooting off fireworks that may or may not have been smuggled in from Indiana or Pennsylvania, enjoying a romantic evening with showers of kisses from…
Local Rock Band Filler to Release New Single Recorded in Quarantine
Many bands spend years playing dive bars and basements before performing at a legitimate concert venue. Not Filler. The local rock act — guitarist William Ridzon, singer Cameron Morris, drummer Auden Stevenson and bassist Joey Greenfield — played its first-ever gig two years ago at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of the High…
Cleveland Selected for StoryCorps Initiative to Record Conversations of Americans Who Disagree
Northeast Ohio is one of six locations nationwide that the national nonprofit StoryCorps has selected for a new initiative that will record conversations of Americans with opposing viewpoints. Called One Small Step, the initiative aims to get folks who disagree — and whose divisions may have been exacerbated by the current social and economic climate…
Quarantine Cat Film Fest, Which is Exactly What it Sounds Like, to Screen Virtually at Cleveland Cinemas
A 70-minute quarantine cat video compilation will be available for home viewing from Cleveland Cinemas’ virtual cinema offerings starting Friday. Half of the $12 ticket price will go directly to the local chain, keeping theaters like the Cedar Lee, Tower City and the Capitol afloat during the pandemic, which has indefinitely delayed their openings. Pittsburgh-based…
Plum Market Kitchen to Open in Former Constantino’s Space in University Circle
Detroit-based Plum Market, a company known for all-natural groceries, apothecary and wellness items, will open a 12,000-square-foot market in University Circle. The former Constantino’s Market (11473 Euclid Ave.) will be redesigned and remodeled to accommodate the new tenant. Bon Appétit Management Co. will operate the urban-market concept, which is slated to open in January. “The…
Without Brooks Brothers, Cleveland is Just a Suburb of Parma
“I feel like I’ve been kicked in the privates by a middle school soccer team.” These were the words of Chamber of Commerce spokesman John Falstaff upon hearing that Brooks Brothers had closed its store in The Avenue at Tower City. It brought a solemn end to Cleveland’s 30-year quest to become the kind of…
Here’s Where to Find a Physical Copy of Scene This Week as We Return to Print
We’re back. This week marks the first print issue of Scene to hit the streets since mid-March when everything went to hell. There’s plenty of fresh goodness to enjoy and in anticipation of plenty of questions asking where to find a copy, we built a little map to help you find a copy. There are…
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Welp, There Was a Covid Outbreak on Put-in-Bay, Ottawa County Health Department Announces
The Ottawa County Health Department announced today that a coronavirus outbreak on Put-in-Bay infected at least seven people between June 17 and June 21 and that anyone who visited the Commodore Hotel, The Mist or Mr. Ed’s during that period of time should watch for Covid-19 symptoms. This has been the inevitable update reminding you…
County Weighs $7.9 Million Expenditure to Cover Hilton’s Taxes and Debt Payments, Which is Definitely Not a Bailout
Cuyahoga County Council’s Finance and Budget committee met Monday afternoon to receive additional information about a proposed bailout of the Hilton Cleveland Downtown Hotel. The controversial measure, proposed in recent weeks, would entail an additional $7.9 million expenditure from the county’s general fund, at minimum. It would cover the balance of Hilton Worldwide’s expected 2020…
Cloak and Dagger, a Neighborhood Cocktail Bar, to Open this Fall in Tremont
Next in line for the notorious Tremont property that most recently was home to SalsaRito is Cloak & Dagger (2399 West 11th St.), which owner Casey Hughes describes as a “neighborhood craft cocktail bar.” Hughes and business partner Cory Hajde are shooting for a late-September opening. Despite an admittedly speakeasy-sounding name, Hughes wants to dispel…
Ohio Educators Question COVID Funding Needs
COLUMBUS, Ohio — What will learning look like in the fall? That’s still a question without a definitive answer in Ohio as districts adjust to the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a high school teacher in a rural northwest Ohio community, Holly Kimpon, president of the Genoa Area Education Association, says funding is…
Albert Pickett Lost Everything in a House Fire He Couldn’t Put out Because His Water Had Been Shut Off
A devastating story published in The Guardian US Tuesday morning tells the story of Albert Pickett, a 60-year-old Cleveland man who lost everything in a house fire last year that he couldn’t put out because he had no running water at his home. The story, a narrative sequel to the lawsuit filed in December by…
ALT 99.1 FM Broadcasting Speeches by Malcolm X and other Black Leaders in Advance of a Format Change
ALT 99.1 FM, Cleveland’s Rock Alternative, has been broadcasting speeches by prominent current and historical Black leaders in anticipation of a new format announcement reportedly coming Tuesday at noon. Called “stunting” in the radio industry, 99.1’s sudden content shift is a publicity maneuver to generate curiosity and excitement. Speeches, including Malcolm X’s famous “Ballot or…
The Scenic Route to Release New Single and Embark on Three-Week Tour
Since forming nearly a decade ago, the Scenic Route — singer Rachel Crozier, singer-bassist Van Lovelace, singer-guitarist, Chad Wimberly, drummer Sam Merendino, keyboardist Matt Speziele and guitarist Dominic Merlitti — has released two full length albums as well as two EPs. When the group started, Crozier, who’d been singing since she was 10, was only…
Getting Started: Cooking With CBD Oil
This article was originally published on Blue Ribbon Hemp. To view the original article, click here. CBD is gaining popularity across the United States for a variety of reasons and through a variety of consumption methods. The food industry has not waited to jump on the band wagon. From infused gummies and edibles on the…
Cleveland’s Rodney Brown Included in NYT History of “I Can’t Breathe” Deaths
“I can’t breathe.” “So, who gives a fuck?” The first quote was what Rodney Brown told Cleveland police officers after being tased at least twice following a traffic stop in 2010. The second was a response from a Cleveland police officer. It bears repeating: “So, who gives a fuck?” Within an hour, Brown was dead…
Many Put-in-Bay Visitors Do Not Appear to Give a Shit About Masks or Social Distancing
Put-in-Bay is experiencing peak visitors well before the peak of the summer season usually arrives, and while many businesses are likely thankful that the forecasted dip in tourism hasn’t proven true for the island, officials are instead experiencing worry as the Lake Erie destination seems to have attracted a healthy portion of people who don’t…
Cam and The Cheating Patriots — The A to Z Podcast With Andre Knott and Zac Jackson
Andre and Zac are back with a discussion on Put in Bay, the return of baseball and the Patriots signing Cam Newton. Subscribe to A to Z here or stream below.
Amazon’s PG-13 Surveillance Comedy My Spy Delivers on Low Expectations
Poor My Spy never had much of a chance. The kid-cop buddy comedy starring Guardians of the Galaxy’s muscle-bound Dave Bautista and nine-year-old Chloe Coleman (Little Fires Everywhere), was meant to open last August. It got bumped to January, and then, to paraphrase the prophets of Third Eye Blind, it got bumped again, and then…
The Ultimate Guide to CBD and Seniors With Arthritis
This article was originally published on CBD Seniors. To view the original article, click here. In the United States, 23 percent of adults suffer from arthritis. Around the world, 350 million people have this condition. While most people who have arthritis are age 65 or older, there are still many young and middle-aged adults who…
Best CBD Cream for Pain
According to many satisfied users, CBD products have greatly helped in treating pain and providing pain relief. This is one of the most important factors in making CBD popular among people dealing with all sorts of pain. Due to this high demand CBD companies constantly release and introduce new CBD products. Today, you can find…
City of Cleveland Sees Record Number of New Covid-19 Cases Sunday
The City of Cleveland reported 75 new confirmed coronavirus cases Sunday, the highest single-day increase since the Department of Public Health began tabulating COVID-19 data in early March. The city, which has its own health department and has been publishing data apart from Cuyahoga County, now has 2,245 confirmed cases, with 75 fatalities. (It looks…
Why Scientists Say Wearing Masks Shouldn’t Be Controversial
To mask or not to mask? To the dismay of many public health experts, that remains a question up for debate in the United States even as the coronavirus pandemic rages on. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that everyone wear masks when in public to curb the spread of COVID-19.…
From One-Off to Regional Brand, Original Steaks & Hoagies is Poised to Spread its Philly-Based Love Throughout the Land
In March of 2011, I sank my teeth into the best Philly sandwich ever to pass my lips other than those enjoyed in the City of Brotherly Love. That steak sub was made to order by Bill Fromholzer, aka “Billy from Philly,” who opened his Twinsburg restaurant Original Steaks & Hoagies just a few months…
Millions of COVID-19 Cases in the U.S. May Have Gone Undiagnosed in March
The United States may have had millions more COVID-19 cases in March than previously thought. More than 8.7 million people may have contracted the coronavirus from March 8 to March 28, but more than 80 percent of them were never diagnosed with COVID-19, researchers report June 22 in Science Translational Medicine. Officially, the country has…
Saharan Dust Cloud Expected to Make Its Way to Ohio Valley This Weekend
Saharan dust makes its way to Ohio this week, as it does every year, but this time we can expect to see more than we are used to. The Saharan Air Layer, or “plume,” made up of 800 million metric tons of dust particles — according to NASA — is visible from the International Space…
Brooks Brothers, One of The Avenue’s Last Original Tenants, is Permanently Closing at Tower City
Brooks Brothers, the upscale men’s clothing store that was one of the original tenants at the Avenue at Tower City, is closing its downtown Cleveland location permanently. A truck was seen loading out the store’s inventory Wednesday afternoon. A company spokesman confirmed to Scene Thursday night that the store had been temporarily closed due to…
Punch Bowl Social to Reopen Flats Location on July 13
For weeks, the future of Punch Bowl Social (1086 W. 11th St., 216-239-1508) on the East Bank of the Flats has been in limbo as reports surfaced about parent company Cracker Barrel announcing that it was withdrawing financial support from the growing “eatertainment” venture. Those issues, of course, were heaped upon an already uncertain future thanks…
Amid Calls to Defund the Police, a Review of 23,000 Cleveland Police Calls Over One Month Shows What Cops Do, and Don’t Do
Between May 31 and June 24, Cleveland police received well over a thousand calls reporting nuisances and disturbances. They handled approximately 100 calls about robberies, and 50 reporting sexual assault. That’s not unusual for major metropolitan police departments, according to an analysis the New York Times ran on June 15. In New Orleans, Sacramento, and…
The ‘Herd Immunity’ Music Festival Changed Its Name But Will Still Go On in Wisconsin Next Month
A Wisconsin music festival originally billed as a “Herd Immunity Festival” set for next month changed its name after backlash due to coronavirus safety concerns, with a number of bands dropping out. Sponge are not one of them. The band posted the flyer for the festival to its Facebook page Thursday morning. Frontman Vinnie Dombroski…
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‘The Park’ — A Short Film About the History of Chagrin Falls Park Community Center
If like most of Northeast Ohio you only recently learned about the history of Chagrin Falls Park, the Black neighborhood next to Chagrin Falls, you might also be interested in learning a little bit more thanks to this 2019 short film directed by Henry Ortlip.
Carnival Canceled All Cruises Out of U.S. Ports for the Whole Summer
In a statement released Monday, Carnival Cruise Line says it’s voluntarily canceling all cruises through Sept. 30, 2020, amid concerns over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “Please continue to take care of yourself and your loved ones. Your health and safety are important to us whether you are on land or one of our ships,” said…
Let’s Replace Cleveland’s Little Italy Statue of Christopher Columbus With One for Chef Boyardee
Momentum has slowly but steadily rolled into action and Problematic Statues have come down across America, which has included eyes turned everywhere to Christopher Columbus figures left standing in remembrance of his Awful Doings. As the Columbus statue in Columbus, Ohio becomes a statewide focus, and as a petition circulates to rename the state’s capital…
Tamir Rice Should Have Been 18 Years Old Today
Tamir Rice would be celebrating his 18th birthday today had he not been murdered in 2014 by a Cleveland police officer who shot him to death within 2 seconds of arriving on the scene in response to a 911 caller who told the dispatcher that Tamir was “probably a juvenile,” and said twice that the…
Cleveland Shelled Out $3 Million in Overtime for May 30 Demonstrations, Aftermath
In a budget presentation to City of Cleveland employees at Public Hall Wednesday, Mayor Frank Jackson said that the city had paid more than $3 million in overtime to cover the heightened security costs of the May 30 downtown demonstrations and the militarized curfew in the week that followed. Naturally, most of the $3,066,151.68 expended…
Ohio Supreme Court Green Lights Fast-Track Process That Gives Homes to Developers But Fails to Compensate Owners and Taxpayers
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that an unusual foreclosure process that can result in people’s homes being sold without compensation for their equity should remain legal in the Buckeye State. However, in a recently released opinion the state justices couldn’t agree on the reasoning behind it. Justice Judith French authored the majority opinion, joined…
Forecasts Predict Smaller Lake Erie Algal Bloom for 2020
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Forecasters continue to predict that the annual harmful algal bloom on Lake Erie will be smaller this year than it was in 2019. The latest weekly Early Season Projection from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) estimates, on a scale of 1 to 10, a bloom with a severity between 3 and…
Country Singer Teddy Robb’s New Single Pays Tribute to His Northeast Ohio Upbringing
Country singer-songwriter Teddy Robb grew up in Akron and played football at Kent State University before moving to Colorado and then Nashville and devoting himself to writing songs and touring. Robb now writes with some of the best songwriters in the Music City, including Grammy-winner Shane McAnally. He has incredibly fond memories of Northeast Ohio,…
Pinzone’s Meats Leaving the West Side Market
Another week, another change at the venerable West Side Market. Pinzone’s Meats, which had proudly slung its wares at the public market for four decades, announced earlier this week that the stall would be closing on July 4 and the business would be focusing on its brick-and-mortar location in Parma. Vendor departures were a public…
6 Reasons Why 2020 May Actually Be the Year of Hope
The coronavirus has now doubled the U.S. death toll from the Vietnam War. Within weeks, it will surpass the nuking of Hiroshima. The killing of George Floyd wrought riots in the streets, yet police shootings continue to mount. And for all their efforts, the Founding Fathers never stopped to pose an obvious question: How can…
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GCC Launches Campaign to Test Thousands for COVID-19
Greater Cleveland Congregations (GCC), the coalition of faith groups most prominent in the region for its opposition to the Q Deal in 2017, is launching an initiative to test thousands of people for Covid-19. Called the “Color of Health” campaign, the testing initiative will place special emphasis on testing African-Americans and other marginalized communities with…
80% of Ohio Restaurants Do Not Anticipate Breaking Even in 2020, According to New Poll
The Ohio Restaurant Association has been conducting weekly polls to evaluate the health of the state’s restaurants and the ongoing impact of COVID-19. Gov. Mike DeWine gave restaurants the go-ahead to open outdoor dining on May 15 and indoor seating on May 21. Since then, ORA says eight out of 10 have returned to serving…
40% of Ohioans Know Someone Who’s Had Covid-19
Most of you have probably heard it, almost undoubtedly from someone arguing that the coronavirus response has been overblown and that We Should Get Back to Normal Already: “I don’t know anyone who’s had it.” Well, according to a Quinnipiac Poll, 40% of Ohioans do know someone who’s had COVID-19, a number that is likely…
LGBTQ+ Pub Buckeye Flame Launches Weeks after Prizm Magazine Shutters
When the publisher of Prizm, the state of Ohio’s only remaining LGBTQ+ magazine, announced that the publication would cease all print and digital operations last month due to the Coronavirus, editor Ken Schneck predicted a new outlet would rise in its place. One month later, his prophecy has become a reality. The Buckeye Flame, a…
Third Annual Cleveland History Days Celebration to Offer In-Person, Virtual and Self-Guided Experiences
Due to coronavirus concerns, the third annual Cleveland History Days, which kicks off at noon tomorrow with a Facebook Live event from Cozad Bates House, will offer a variety of in-person, virtual and self-guided Cleveland history-themed experiences that adhere to social distancing practices. Some highlights include a lecture about Short Vincent and Millionaire’s Row that…
Gov. DeWine Endorses Wright-Patterson Air Force Base as Possible Future Headquarters for U.S. Space Command
Beavercreek Mayor Bob Stone received an endorsement from Governor Mike DeWine on submitting Wright-Patterson Air Force Base as a potential home for the U.S. Space Command headquarters. An announcement by the Air Force on May 15 introduced an open bidding process for all 50 states to suggest their bases for consideration. The U.S. Space Command,…
Chef Jonathon Sawyer Lands at Chicago Four Seasons Hotel
Chef Jonathon Sawyer, who recently closed Greenhouse Tavern, Noodlecat and Trentina restaurants in Cleveland, has landed in Chicago. He relocated his family to that city to assume the position of chef at the Four Seasons Hotel, according to that property. Late last year, the hotel shuttered its restaurant Allium to begin a comprehensive makeover and…
