This Week in Cleveland Food News: A Bunch of Closings, a Bunch of Openings

Never Say Dive 4497 Broadview Rd. Situated in a renovated classic 1920s-era tavern in Old Brooklyn, the buffed-up shot-and-beer bar features draft beers, housemade seltzers and cocktails and a fun selection of small plates from Chef John Hagerty, also of the Green Kitchen in Clark-Fulton. Those dishes, many of them vegan or vegan-ready, aim to match the high-low vibe of the bar. Guests can mix and match snacks like deviled eggs, pork rinds with whipped blue cheese, and spiced nuts. There’s a cheese board from across-the-street neighbor Old Brooklyn Cheese, Mexican charred corn and Killbuck Valley mushroom toast and a few larger plates including a double smash burger and udon noodle bowl. Credit: Douglas Trattner

January traditionally brings both good and bad tidings to Cleveland diners. The post-holiday slice of the calendar usually ushers in some openings and, of course, it’s also a time when some struggling restaurants finally decide to close their doors. That’s the case again this month. Here’s what’s happened so far.

– Say hello to Collision Bend’s new taproom and kitchen in Euclid.

– Say goodbye to Mojo, in news you might have missed over the break.
– Say hello to Never Say Dive, now open in Old Brooklyn.
– Say goodbye to Melt in Avon.
– Say hello to Banter, opening real soon in Gordon Square once again.
– Say goodbye to the Berea Depot.
– Say hello to Boss ChickNBeer’s newest location down in Cuyahoga Falls.
– And finally, Scene dining editor Doug Trattner’s annual look at the Cleveland dining trends he’s loving, and those that he could do with less of.
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This article appears in Jan 3-16, 2024.