This Week in Cleveland Food News: Batuqui's Big Move, Toast Closes and More

Batuqui 12706 Larchmere Blvd., Cleveland and 17 East Orange St., Chagrin Falls Going on eight years strong in Larchmere and already dazzling out in Chagrin, Batuqui already feels like a natural part of the dining scene’s fabric. With authentic Brazilian dishes like Feijoada and Moqueca Baiana, it’s a place natives of the South American country have called one of the best in the U.S. Whichever location you pick — they are both intimate and built for the sort of warm, festive family and friends dinners you dream of — know you’ll be diving into a Cleveland favorite. Credit: Scene archives

– Everyone loves the charming, cozy atmosphere at Batuqui in Larchmere, but owners Carla Batista and Gustavo Nogueira say they’ve outgrown the space and will be moving. Luckily, it’s just a few doors down and to a beautiful old church. All the details here.
– When does spring start? There’s a good argument that it’s when Scooter’s Dawg House opens its doors, which it will this weekend.
– Toast is toast in Gordon Square come April 3.
– Phoenix Coffee will close its Warehouse District cafe after this weekend, though it will offer expanded hours at its other downtown location on East 9th going forward.
– A change at Re:Bar, with Sauce the City out and The Kitchen in.
– Our review of Tutto Carne, which offers service to match its fine-dining decadence.
– The former Mojo space in Cleveland Heights has been claimed.
– And, in case you somehow missed it, RH Cleveland, The Gallery at Pinecrest is now open.

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This article appears in Mar 27 – Apr 9, 2024.