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– Cleveland’s new Fidelity Hotel has brought on Dan Young as executive chef, which brings the veteran of Lolita and and Mabel’s back home after stings in Portland and Denver.
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– The Yard on 3rd is back for year four. Here’s what to expect out in Willoughby.
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“This is our fourth year and we have a good understanding of what The Yard is to Willoughby and the surrounding cities.”
– Ricky Smith is opening Social Kitchen in the former Dynomite Burger spot in Playhouse Square, which is just one of the new arrivals in store in the neighborhood along with a Ben & Jerry’s ice cream shop.
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The menu, which Michael Symon consulted on, features all-beef hot dogs, chopped cheese-style burgers and high-end seasonal salads.
– The Rail is now The Rail Craft Kitchen, and is saying goodbye to its Fairlawn location.
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“We’re moving from a focused burger menu to a broader menu with lots of awesome entrees,” says Mariola of the 13-year-old chain
– Swensons + Cordelia = a full month of new menu items in June. Read all about it here.
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“Growing up in Akron, Swensons wasn’t just a restaurant – it was woven into the fabric of my childhood memories.”
– Dave’s Cosmic Subs is now owned by a private equity company. It promises that’s a good thing.
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“We’re going to put our money where our mouth is. We’re investing alongside our franchise partners.”
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This article appears in Cleveland SCENE 05/08/25.
