Giappone, the lower-level club at Goma, is now open. Credit: Dante Boccuzzi

Dante Boccuzzi opened Goma (2079 East 4th St., 216-274-1200) five months ago, with the promise of more to come in the form of a swank lower-level club. That club, Giappone, is now open.

Featuring a copper bar and a DJ booth, the space will be limited to smaller crowds and private events. In addition to the vibe, the main draw is the compelling roster of craft cocktails. The Lone Samurai is a mix of miso-washed Japanese whisky and Italian sweet vermouth.

There is no food menu at the club.

Giappone is open 5-10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday  and 5 p.m.-midnight  on Friday and Saturday.

Giappone, the lower-level club at Goma, is now open. Credit: Dante Boccuzzi

This article appears in Nov 17-30, 2021.

For 25 years, Douglas Trattner has worked as a full-time freelance writer, editor and author. His work as co-author on Michael Symon's cookbooks have earned him four New York Times Best-Selling Author honors, while his longstanding role as Scene dining editor has garnered awards of its own.