Paloma at Van Aken District to briefly close to usher in some changes. Credit: Douglas Trattner
– After earning a reputation as a casual but chef-driven taco restaurant, the 2-year-old Paloma at Van Aken District is preparing to make a shift. On September 14th, the restaurant will close its doors for 10 days to usher in changes both to space and menu.

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– Set to open this winter in Playhouse Square, The Friars’ Table will feature “a seasonal menu inspired by monastic cuisine.” It’s a partnership Brandon Chrostowski and Cleveland Capuchin Ministries.

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– “If you’ve been to Chopt in the Northeast, it will be very similar to that,” says Ben Buckley about Greens Salad Co., opening this spring at Intro in Ohio City.

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– ICYMI Kintaro is expanding again, this time taking the spot in Woodmere left vacant in the wake of Corky & Lenny’s closing.

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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.