Gigi’s on Fairmount is expanding again, this time with The James, a new dessert and bourbon bar that will bring total seating up to 120. Twelve years after opening, demand continues apace and owners Gia and James Patsch are only too happy to accommodate.
“It will have a Great Gatsby speakeasy feel,” James explains. “A quaint, kind of cozy little place to go for dessert after going downtown for a show.”
Karen Small likewise was in need of more space in Ohio City as Juneberry packs them in. The solution: Nab the spot next door and open Juneberry To Go, which will be stocked with grab-and-go sandwiches, wine, and more, with additional seating for quick takeout service.
The same space crunch had been weighing on Ohio City Burrito, whose flagship shop in Ohio City quickly seemed too small after opening 16 years ago. Thankfully, owners Jeff and Michelle Pizzuli have found a new home down the street at the current Family Dollar spot, where the burrito shop will move come next summer.
And down the block on Lorain, Soho Chicken + Whiskey is settling into its new home, which is a stunner.
Over in Westlake, Dan Deagan’s new golf sim facility, Pin High, opened its doors just in time for winter golf season.
And over on the east side, Crowley’s just turned the open sign on at its newest location on the John Carroll campus.
Speaking of new joints: Here are 21 new restaurants and bars debuting soon around Northeast Ohio.
Finally, it’s Cleveland Pizza Week. Here are all the deals to catch.
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