It’s always hard to say goodbye, especially when you bid adieu to a beloved restaurant or shop. Unfortunately, this year the Cleveland dining scene saw dozens of closings, including some legendary, notable institutions. These are the places that Northeast Ohio lost in 2023.
The Nauti Mermiad
1378 W. 6th St., Cleveland
The Nauti Mermaid, a casual seafood restaurant and bar in the Warehouse District, closed in January . Michael Graham opened the fun-spirited eatery in 2004 and it had been a popular neighborhood haunt ever since. Current owner Jeff Hassan took over in 2010 and has served the bar’s following well despite some very challenging years. All that ended this year, when the challenges proved insurmountable. Credit: Scene ArchivesYum Yum’s
512 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Yum Yum’s, a popular presence at the 5th Street Arcades for more than a decade, closed in January. Located in a petite storefront at the entrance to the arcade, Yum Yum’s was a convenient spot for a morning coffee, bakery items like donuts, bagels and croissants, breakfast sandwiches, and a lunch (and early dinner) menu of sandwiches and gyros. The arcade, like many downtown businesses, is still struggling with lower foot traffic since the start of the pandemic. Credit: Scene ArchivesDomo Yakitori and Sushi
3441 Tuttle Rd., Shaker Heights
Domo Yakitori and Sushi, which opened in 2020 at the Van Aken District, closed in January. The shop enjoyed a roomy corner space inside the Market Hall, setting itself apart from most of the stalls thanks to its own compact dining area. Soon, that space will become home to Ninja City, which has earned plenty of name recognition since opening eight years ago in University Circle. Approximately five years ago, the Asian-influenced bar and pub relocated to Gordon Square (6706 Detroit Ave.), where it has been happily ensconced ever since. Last summer, the owners added satellite shops at Tower City and the Global Center for Health Innovation. Credit: Scene ArchivesManja Bar
13373 Madison Ave., Lakewood
Manja, a Madison Village mainstay for just shy of 25 years, closed in February. The come-as-you-are corner bar was a haven since original owner Chris Andrews opened it in 1998. Almost single-handedly, Andrews turned that stretch of Lakewood into a destination, opening spots like Chris’ Warped Records, Chain Link Addiction and the too-cool-for-school Capsule restaurant. Current owner John McNeil told Scene that the building was sold to his neighbor, the antiques and oddities shop Cleveland Curiosities, who plan to expand into the bar’s space. Credit: Scene ArchivesGuthrie’s
3465 Steelyard Commons., Cleveland
After 12 years of dishing up chicken fingers at Steelyard Commons, the only Northeast Ohio location of Guthrie’s closed for good in March. Founded in 1965 and pivoting to chicken fingers in 1982, the Alabama-based chain with dozens of locations throughout the south expanded as far north as Cleveland and as far south as Florida. Northeast Ohioans, of course, still have plenty of chicken finger options, what with the unrelenting arrival of Raising Cane’s outposts throughout the region and, in our humble opinion, the best local option: Crispy Chick. Credit: Scene ArchivesThe Spotted Owl
710 Jefferson Ave., Cleveland
The Spotted Owl, which opened in Tremont in 2014, closed its doors in May. Owner Will Hollingsworth partnered with Erich Lasher to revive La Cave Du Vin, the pioneering Coventry Road bar that closed in 2018 after 23 years, in the space. The new/old bar is part of Hollingsworth’s expanding Buildings and Food hospitality group. Its Akron location of Spotted Owl also closed and is being turned into the second location of Good Company. And there’s more on the way, including plans for another new/old bar: The restaurant group recently purchased the former Lolita space in Tremont and will eventually reopen the Spotted Owl on the second floor there with a restaurant going into the first floor space. Credit: Scene ArchivesPlatform Beer Co.
4125 Lorain Ave., Cleveland
Platform Beer Co., started in Cleveland in 2014 and acquired by Anheuser-Busch in 2019 from co-founders Paul Benner and Justin Carson, closed its Lorain Ave. taproom, its sour facility and taproom at Phunkenship, and ceased local production this past March. Platform last year laid off dozens in its Cleveland production facility as well as some in sales, the most recent evidence of turbulence at one of the city’s most notable breweries. After a mass staff walkout at its Columbus taproom in 2021, Platform never reopened that location, and it’s Cincinnati outpost closed recently as well. Credit: Scene ArchivesKarl’s Inn of the Barristers
1264 West 3rd St.., Cleveland
Karl Abounader had been a beloved fixture downtown for more than 45 years, longer when you tack on time spent working at legendary spots like Swingo’s Keg & Quarter. His enduring eatery Karl’s Inn of the Barristers began life in its final spot in the Warehouse District in 1991. It closed after St. Patrick’s Day this year at the ripe-old age of 32. “The building was shut down and they’re forcing me out,” Abounader told Scene. “We’re the last place standing.” Credit: Scene ArchivesCampbell’s Sweet Factory Store Front
2084 W. 25th St.., Cleveland
Campbell’s Sweets abruptly shuttered its flagship store in Ohio City in May. The storefront opened in 2011 as a production space for the popular West Side Market stand, but quickly evolved into a beloved tourist attraction. Customers can continue shopping for products like popcorn, chocolate, cotton candy, and candy apples at the West Side Market and at b.a.Sweetie (6770 Brookpark Rd.) where they shifted production. Campbell’s popcorn products are also sold at Giant Eagle, Target, Dave’s Markets, Lucky’s Markets and others. Credit: Scene ArchivesBomba
2101 Richmond Rd., Beachwood
Andy Himmel made the tough decision to shutter the Bomba Tacos & Barlocation at La Place in Beachwood in May. The restaurant opened in 2018, joining stores in Rocky River and Fairlawn. Those locations closed later in 2023, leaving just two Bomba restaurants in Pennsylvania. Himmel, the company’s founder, also closed Paladar in Woodmere this year. Credit: Scene ArchivesGirves Brown Derby
5370 Mayfield Rd., Lyndhurst
The Girves Brown Derby, which launched in Akron in 1941 and grew to some 50 locations across Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Indiana, Florida and Arizona, is down to four restaurants after the Lyndhurst location closed in May. Gus Girves’ approach — offering fine dining-level food at modest prices in attractive dining rooms — clearly made a splash. Not to be confused with the Texas-themed Brown Derby Roadhouse version, nor the L.A.-based chain of Brown Derbys that existed from the late-1920s through the 1980s, the Hudson-based Girves Brown Derby had long been a local success story. The Lyndhurst location was upgraded and converted from a Roadhouse to a Girves Brown Derby about 13 years ago. Following the closure of the Lyndhurst restaurant, the remaining locations can be found in Bagley, Medina, Streetsboro and Canton. Credit: Scene ArchivesRising Grill
3709 Payne Ave.., Cleveland
Korean BBQ fans were crushed to learn that Rising Grill in Cleveland’s Asiatown neighborhood had closed in early July. The popular restaurant moved into the former Seoul Hot Pot building in 2018, bringing with it some much needed improvements and consistency. In addition to staples like mandu, seafood pancakes, bibimbap, kimchi soup with pork, fish roe stew with tofu, and seolleongtang, Rising Grill was beloved for its communal grill tables. Items ranged from marinated boneless chicken breast and the ever-popular bulgogi and kalbi on up to combination platters starring a variety of meats and seafood. All we know for now is that management is in search of a new location. Attempts to acquire additional information have been unsuccessful. Credit: Scene ArchivesCampus Pollyeyes
12308 Mayfield Rd.., Cleveland
Campus Pollyeyes, the “world-famous” stuffed breadstick restaurant founded in Bowling Green, closed its Little Italy location in July after four months. The attractive fast-casual eatery opened its doors in early March. But, as they say, one man’s loss is another man’s gain. In this case, the man in the plus column is Jeff Fisher, who made a name for himself at Touch Supper Club and Crust. In 2019, Fisher opened Salted Dough (9174 Broadview Rd.) in Broadview Heights and has been doing brisk business ever since. Like his four-year-old flagship, the Little Italy Salted Dough will offer Fisher’s excellent pizza, but also a broader menu of American and Italian selections. Credit: Scene ArchivesTaco Roosters
1825 Coventry Rd., Cleveland
By management’s own admission, Taco Roosters was a failed experiment. The restaurant, located in the former Panini’s Grill space on Coventry Road in Cleveland Heights, closed in July after nearly two years. The Mexican theme didn’t align with the restaurant group’s area of expertise, which includes Asian eateries like Seafood Shake across the street. So owner Hangchun Zheng decided not only to close the restaurant and re-concept the property, but also to completely start from scratch. The prominent building, long ago home to Hyde Park Grille and Sal & Angelo’s, is being taken down to its shell. Come fall, the space will reopen as One Pot Korean BBQ and Hot Pot. Credit: Scene ArchivesTruman’s 216
512 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
Truman’s 216 in the Flats East Bank closed its doors at the end of July. The spot, which previously housed Flipside, was named after Jillian Wolstein’s bulldog.
No word yet on what will come next. Credit: Scene ArchivesSmokin Mary’s
34173 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville
Smokin’ Mary’s, the “Tex Mex-style” barbecue joint in North Ridgeville from Wil and Julie Novak, closed this July. We are grateful for our time in North Ridgeville, but all good things come to an end. [The city] will have the pleasure of welcoming a seasoned restaurateur with a new concept in our former location,” they said in a statement. “We wish them much success in their new endeavor. For all of our rib lovers, we will be adding them to the Hail Mary’s menu, come see us down the road.” Indeed, the pair’s Hail Mary’s and Salty Mary’s in Westlake are very much alive and well. Credit: Scene ArchivesParallax
2179 W. 11th St.., Cleveland
Despite loose assurances to the contrary, Zack and Julian Bruell will not be reopening Parallax, the Tremont restaurant that closed last November after 18 years. But it will soon have new life and new operators. The trio of Terry Francona, Jason Beudert and Chelsea Williams – still riding high off their recent successes at Geraci’s Slice Shop in downtown Cleveland – have signed a lease to take over the iconic space. The budding restaurant group plans to open a unique steakhouse concept called STEAK early next year. Credit: Scene ArchivesJames Place
271 E. Garfield Rd., Aurora
After a false start in Chagrin Falls, Michael Grieve finally found a home for his long-planned seafood restaurant, Rockfish. The chef, formerly of Tartine Bistro in Rocky River and The Grocery café and market in Ohio City, took over the property long home to James Place in Aurora. James Place was a popular wine bar and bistro that opened in 2007 and closed over the summer. Unfortunately, Rockfish was also short-lived, closing in November after just three months. Credit: Scene ArchivesDeagan’s
14810 Detroit Ave., Lakewood
After 13 years in business, Dan Deagan sold Deagan’s Kitchen and Bar in Lakewood this summer. When it opened in 2010, the restaurant was one of the first and best gastropubs in the region. Thanks to chefs like Demetrios Atheneos, Tim Bando, Ryan Kaston and Chris Kafcsak, the restaurant managed to stay relevant and admired in an increasingly crowded market. Deagan, of course, went on to open Humble Wine Bar, Lakewood Truck Park and Beachwood Truck Park, which prompted his search for an appropriate buyer for his beloved concept. He found a buyer in Eric Ho, who runs the exceptional cocktail bar and restaurant LBM in Lakewood with a group of industry veterans. Ho said that when he learned Deagan’s was for sale, he eagerly pursued the opportunity. As for his plans for the restaurant, Ho says diners can expect a new name but similar concept. Credit: Scene ArchivesTied House + Kitchen, Cleveland
Partners John Bikis and Dave Sutula launched Royal Docks Brewing in Stark County nearly 10 years ago. Next up for them is Tied House + Kitchen, which is taking over the North High Brewing space in Ohio City. This will be the brewery’s fourth location overall and first in Cuyahoga County. When it opens in the coming weeks, the brewery will sport white subway tile, high ceilings painted black, concrete floors, exposed brick, reclaimed wood, and corrugated metal. There will be 16 handles, a full bar and a menu filled with beer-friendly fare. Credit: Scene ArchivesEdison’s Next Door Pizza
2365 Professor Ave., Cleveland
Edison’s Next Door Pizza, which opened in the space next door to Edison’s Pub two months ago, closed in late September. Not to be confused with Edison’s Pizza Kitchen, which exited that space earlier this year after 15 years, Edison’s Next Door was operated by Pete LaGrange, son of property (and pub) owner Mark LaGrange. After decamping that space earlier this year, Edison’s Pizza Kitchen planned to open a standalone pizzeria on Kenilworth, but that project is now dead. You can still find “the original Edison’s pizza” inside some Lucky’s Market and Dave’s Markets. Il Rione announced they’ll take over the space with a satellite of the uber-popular Gordon Square pizza spot. It’ll be called Lil’ Ronnie’s. Credit: Scene ArchivesPaladar
28601 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere
After 16 years in Woodmere, Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar has closed its doors. Owner Andy Himmel launched the Nuevo Latino restaurant at Eton Chagrin in 2007, with Matt Mytro as opening chef. Over the years, the homegrown concept grew to six locations that spanned the Eastern seaboard. With the closure of Woodmere, only two out-of-state Paladar locations remain. Himmel and company recently closed the Beachwood location of Bomba, Paladar’s sister establishment, leaving four in and out-of-state locations of that taco-themed eatery. Credit: Scene ArchivesBoney Fingers BBQ
1800 Euclid Ave. #3, Cleveland
After five years of dishing up barbecue downtown from a low-key spot in the bottom level of The Arcade, Boney Fingers BBQ up and moved down the street to a proper storefront in March 2021 at 1800 Euclid Ave. near the Comfort Inn and Cleveland State. While owner Eric Huff was excited about the move, which allowed dine-in seating and a full kitchen, obstacles soon emerged. They pivoted to American food from BBQ but that still didn’t work, as Boney Fingers announced in August that it will permanently close after, though there are hopes to reopen somewhere else in the future. Credit: Scene ArchivesGray House Pizza
14201 Madison Ave., Lakewood
Sadly, we can add Gray House Pizza to the long list of restaurants that have hung out a shingle at the corner of Madison and Brown in Lakewood. Joe Schlott’s Detroit-style pizza shop lasted less than a year in the space, joining other recent ventures such as Primoz Pizza, Smokin’ Thyme Kitchen and Chow Chow Kitchen. Schlott, who also runs Gray House Pies in Lakewood and Westlake, announced this sudden closure by thanking his passionate Detroit-style pizza enthusiasts. The silver lining in this story is that the space might already have a new tenant lined up, says Schlott. Credit: Scene ArchivesGreat Scott Tavern
21801 Lakeshore Blvd., Euclid
When it opened in 2015, Great Scott Tavern went a long way toward shoring up the feeble restaurant scene that existed in Euclid back then. The ambitious two-year construction project, which consisted of converting a former post office into a sprawling restaurant, was the passion project of Janet Scott. Scott, a longtime resident of Euclid, lamented the fact that she used to have to leave her home town to secure a great meal. Since nearly the start, the restaurant has been under the direction of Bob Edwardsen. Thanks to him and longtime chef Sam Roberts, the restaurant has been enjoying a steady period of success. But suddenly in late September, management announced that the restaurant would be closing after one more weekend due to “unforeseen circumstances.” Credit: Scene ArchivesTaco Bell Cantina
512 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
It was a Taco Bell. It was a cantina. It was magical, at least in theory. And its moment has passed. The Public Square outpost of Taco Bell’s Cantina brand, which debuted in 2017 as part of the fast food company’s push to capture urban markets, permanently closed in September. Besides offering booze, the Cantina was different in a few ways from your standard Taco Bell, but everyone mainly remembers the booze. (The other differences were largely in decor and an expanded menu, as if anyone was going there for shareable plates and corporate-chefy fare.) May something fabulous rise in its place. Preferably with Mountain Dew flavors. Credit: Scene ArchivesComida
36 Park Ln., Hudson
Chef Brandt Evans opened Comida in 2019 with the aim of bringing creative Mexican street foods to the good people of Hudson. Located at First & Main, the restaurant — coincidentally enough — took the place of Luchita’s, which had been there for more than a decade. After nearly five years in business, management shut down Comida in late September. Credit: Scene ArchivesOld Brooklyn Cheese and Mustard Co. (Van Aken)
3441 Tuttle Rd., Shaker Heights
Along with Garden City, Michael’s Genuine and Shake It, Old Brooklyn Cheese also closed its Van Aken location in September. Old Brooklyn Cheese Co. was originally launched in 2016 and expanded to the Van Aken Market Hall in 2020. Like many operators in the restaurant world, owner Michael Januska has been dealing with staffing issues that have caused him to offer inconsistent days and hours of operation at the Van Aken Market Hall. After three years, he’s pulling the plug. Shoppers are encouraged to visit the HQ (4464 Broadview Rd., 216-860-4000) in Old Brooklyn, home to Januska’s mustard and cheese production kitchen. There, you can pick up jars of his award-winning Original IPA Mustard, made with pickled mustard seeds and beer, as well as the cheese boards that were so popular at Van Aken. Credit: Scene ArchivesMichael’s Genuine
3427 Tuttle Rd., Shaker Heights
Michael’s Genuine (3427 Tuttle Rd.) opened at Van Aken District in Shaker with much fanfare just four years ago. Owned by James Beard award winning chef Michael Schwartz, the contemporary spot was a sister establishment to a restaurant of the same name in Miami. Management announced it was closing at the end of September. Van Aken reps promise that news of a replacement tenant will be released shortly. Credit: Scene ArchivesShake It and Garden City
3396 Tuttle Rd., Shaker Heights
Shake It, a casual burger concept from Forward Hospitality, closed in early October. It opened last fall in the space formerly home to Kindred Spirit and Sawyer’s restaurant. Garden City, a cocktail-focused rooftop bar from the same group, opened above the Sawyer’s/Kindred/Shake It space in the summer of 2020. Forward will soon open a Shake It location in Chicago. Beloved local chef Doug Katz (Amba/Zhug) will take over the space with what is being described as a “modern take on a classic European bistro”. Credit: Scene ArchivesScorpacciata Pasta
3441 Tuttle Rd., Shaker Heights
In advance of the opening of their full service restaurant in Larchmere, Scorpacciata Pasta closed its Van Aken Market Hall location this Fall. The pizza spot will close at the end of the year. Stepping in to activate those two stalls is chef Zachary Ladner, who along with partner Carl Quagliata operates Paloma at Van Aken, Tutto Carne in Little Italy, Smokin Q’s BBQ in Mayfield and the nearly 50-year-old Giovanni’s in Beachwood. Following Scorpacciata Pasta’s departure, Ladner quickly began working to convert the space to Gio’s Pastaria, a pasta-centric concept featuring all housemade pastas that opened in November. Haute Doughnuts, in Italian doughnut concept, will take the place of Scorpacciata Pizza in 2024. Credit: Aerial AgentsMitchell’s Fish Market
28601 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere
It’s hard to imagine Eton Chagrin Blvd. without Mitchell’s Fish Market, but going forward that’s precisely what shoppers at the Woodmere lifestyle center will have to do. The seafood restaurant announced this week that it was closing its Northeast Ohio location after 20 years. When Eton made its big debut in 2003, after developer Bob Stark completely reshaped the suburban shopping strip, Mitchell’s Fish Market was just one of the many big food draws for diners. Launched by Cameron Mitchell in 1998, Mitchell’s Fish Market grew to nearly 20 locations in a handful of states. Mitchell sold the chain to Ruth’s Hospitality, which in turn sold it to Landry’s. Following the closure of the Woodmere shop, the chain has trimmed to seven. Credit: Stark EnterprisesPonyboys
506 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls
Ponyboys in Chagrin Falls closed in October. Restaurateur Brad Friedlander purchased the business and recently revived his legendary Mexican restaurant Lopez, which he opened in 1980 with partner Craig Sumers. Back then it was called Lopez y Gonzalez – and it launched with chef Rick Bayless in the kitchen. Credit: Christian KalinyakFlipside
19071 Old River Rd., Rocky River
Flipside Burgers in Rocky River closed in late October Sometime in the near future, the space will reopen as location number two for Old School Pizza & Wings (19071 Old Detroit Rd.), a three-year-old restaurant in Avon Lake. The restaurant is owned by James Mowbray, who also operates Parker’s Grille & Tavern in Avon Lake and Betts restaurant downtown. Credit: ProvidedSaroj and Carlos
2050 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights
One of the best things to come out of the Ohio City Galley is the Tinman Burger, a drippy double smash burger with American cheese, special sauce, and sweet and spicy pickles on a brioche bun. The burger was so good, in fact, that it helped ignite a smash burger goldrush throughout The Land. After leaving the Galley, chef Michael Schoen took his talents to Lakewood, where he opened Eugene Kitchen at BottleHouse Brewery (13368 Madison Ave.). Originally, the plan was to open a second shop at the Cleveland Heights BottleHouse as well, but the pandemic threw a monkey wrench in those plans. Now, three years later, Schoen will follow through with those plans to open a second location on the east side. Eugene Kitchen will soon open at the Cleveland Heights BottleHouse on Saroj & Carlos departed after nearly a year. Credit: Rasul WelchMacaron Tea Room
203 E. Royalton Rd. Ste. 114, Broadview Heights and 28601 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere
Owner Alla Yakimiv, a Ukranian native and self-taught baker who founded Macaron Tea Room in 2017 after visiting tearooms and bakeries across the U.S., announced in early November that the original location in Broadview Heights has closed. Its second location at Eton, which opened in February 2021, shuttered earlier this year. Credit: Scene ArchivesSaucisson
5324 Fleet Ave., Cleveland
Melissa Khoury and Penny Tagliarina burst onto the food scene a decade ago, working out of the Cleveland Culinary Launch & Kitchen to provide local chefs and home cooks with a wide range of cured products made primarily with pork, but also beef, lamb and poultry. After making the rounds of area fleas, farmer’s markets and pop-ups, the “Lady Butchers” planted a flag in Slavic Village, opening Saucisson in 2017. (In 2021, Tagliarina left the company.) Sadly, Khoury announced in late November that the butcher shop will be closing for good. They served their last customers on December 9th. Credit: Scene ArchivesFir and Feathers
721 Bolivar Rd., Cleveland
Fin & Feathers, a popular Gateway District bar and restaurant, closed this December. The business, which was part of a small California-based restaurant group, announced today via social media that the Cleveland and L.A. locations have shuttered. Opened in early 2022, in the former Victory Alley Sports Bar by Progressive Field and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the spirited lounge was a popular stop before and after sporting and entertainment events in the area and a draw for non-event patrons as well. Credit: Google MapsRockfish
271 E. Garfield Rd., Aurora
Despite what the chef-owner Michael Grieve called “an overwhelmingly positive” response, Rockfish Land and Seafood in Aurora closed its doors in November after just three months in business. In July, Grieve, formerly of Tartine Bistro in Rocky River and The Grocery café and market in Ohio City, took possession of the property long home to James Place. That popular wine bar and bistro closed in June after 16 years. After some interior work, the restaurant opened in September. Grieve plans on reopening the concept elsewhere in the future. Credit: Google MapsLa Plaza at Re:Bar
2132 E. 9th St., Cleveland
It was a good but short run for La Plaza Taqueria at Re: bar downtown The restaurant, a partnership between Re: bar owner Rachel Ulloa and La Plaza’s Adrian Ortega, launched in February of this year. It was the first restaurant residency at the bar since Ulloa completed renovations on the adjacent property, adding a kitchen and dine-in seating. La Plaza’s Gateway District outpost is on the way out, but a replacement is all lined up. Next up for Re: bar, which is located a block from Progressive Field, is a satellite location of the popular chicken sandwich joint Sauce the City. When approached with the offer to step in, owner Victor Searcy Jr. leapt at the chance.Corky and Lenny’s
28601 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere
After 67 years in business, the beloved Jewish deli Corky and Lenny’s served up its last bowl of matzo ball soup and last hot pastrami on rye at the end of 2023. The Woodmere deli debuted in 1973 – and that’s the NEW Corky & Lenny’s; the original opened at Cedar Center in 1956 and operated until the early 1990s. Demographics, diets and the restaurant world in general have made running a deli like Corky’s all but impossible. Attempts by owner Kenny Kurland to sell the aging behemoth were unsuccessful. Credit: Doug TrattnerSkyline Chili
5706 Mayfield Rd., Lyndhurst
The closure on the Lyndhurst store at the end of December, coupled with the 2019 shuttering of the Skyline Chili location in Brooklyn, has made Northeast Ohio a serious Cincinnati chili desert. Now, the closest location is in Stow (4127 Bridgewater Pkwy., 330-940-3929). 137 restaurants out there and zero in Cleveland. Credit: Photo courtesy Skyline Chili