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It’s official: Shawn Monday has signed a lease to take over the old Joey’s Restaurant space (44 N. Main St.) in Chagrin Falls. The chef-owner of One Red Door and Flip Side in Hudson (and Columbus) says the space is perfect for his Flip Side burger concept.

“Chagrin Falls is the dream location,” Monday explains. “That neighborhood is like a postcard. We’re excited to be there.”

Joey’s originally opened at that address in 1981. It suffered a devastating fire on November 30 and was forced to close. Monday says the space was totally gutted, requiring a complete new build-out. He does not expect to open until winter.

Like Flip Side Hudson, the restaurant will be a cozy 50-seat burger bar, with an open kitchen, grass-fed Ohio beef burgers, and great beer on tap.

“It’s going to be just like what we’re doing in Hudson,” he adds.

This article appears in Apr 18-24, 2012.

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.

2 replies on “Chef Claims Joey’s Restaurant Space in Chagrin Falls”

  2. I like it!! Although I’ll miss the pizza from Joey’s I think a burger joint will do great in that location.

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