This Week in Cleveland Food News: The Kraken Room Cocktail Lounge in Willoughby, Food Trucks and More

A bite-sized recap of all the news fit to eat

By Vince Grzegorek on Fri, Apr 26, 2024 at 10:55 am

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The Kraken Room in Willoughby to open in mid May.

- Changes are afoot again in Willoughby as Juan Vergara and company are set to debut The Kraken Room upstairs from Pulpo Beer Co. The move follows the success of Amazonia in Lakewood.

First Look: The Kraken Room, Opening in Willoughby in Mid May: The new cocktail lounge occupies the upper level of Pulpo Beer Co.

- Looking for lunch in downtown Cleveland this summer? There's a food truck gathering every weekday beginning May 1.

Food Truck Lunch Events Arrive in Downtown Cleveland Every Weekday for the Summer Starting May 1st: “This is all part of our strategy to create a lively and engaging 15-minute, 18-hour city."

- The Yard on 3rd in Willoughby will open for the season on May 10.

The Yard on 3rd in Willoughby to Open For the Season on Friday, May 10: New this year are "cookie shots" from Luna Bakery

- Angie's Soul Cafe will open its fourth location soon, this one at Superior and East 123rd.

Angie's Soul Cafe to Open at Superior and East 123rd in Cleveland: This will be location number 4 for the comfort food restaurant

- The former Mabel's BBQ spot in Eton has been claimed by Mendel Segal, of Mendel's Kansas City BBQ. The chef plans on debuting a kosher Italian restaurant.

Mendel Segal of Mendel's Kansas City BBQ to Open Kosher Italian Restaurant at Eton Chagrin in Woodmere: “This should be the nicest kosher place between New York and Chicago."

- Never heard of Pizzeria Uciuni? You're not alone. There's no phone, and limited hours. But a barber and self-taught pizza maker is dishing up some mighty fine pies to those who seek them out in Old Brooklyn.