Last Week in Cleveland Food News: Jolene's Opens on East 4th, Luchita's Returns to Shaker and More

Jolene’s Honky Tonk opening on East 4th Street in June. Credit: Douglas Trattner

– Jolene’s Honky Tonk is now open on East 4th and judging by the crowds over the weekend, it’s already the hottest spot in town.
– The team behind Jolene’s isn’t slowing down either — they’re bringing the STEAK concept to Chagrin Falls.
– Also out in the Falls, Bar Fuoco has replaced Jojo’s Backyard. Here’s what to expect after the change.
– Down in Strongsville, Sheng Long Yu opens the doors to Kyuramen today at Southpark Mall.
– And later this year, Yu will also open the second Northeast Ohio location of Lao Sze Chuan at the mall.
– Bay Village is about to get a new deli thanks to Grumpy’s owner Kathy Owad, who is opening the spot in the former Bay Provisions space.
– Birdietown is acing it with mini-golf, food and cocktails, reports Scene dining editor Doug Trattner in this week’s review.
– Clevelanders are rejoicing at news that Luchita’s will be reborn in Shaker Square later this summer.
– And ICYMI, Best of Cleveland 2025 is out now. Here are all the winners in the food and drink categories. Happy eating!

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