Posted inFood News Pastimes Cafe Adds Another Daytime Dining Destination to Lakewood The transition from food truck to brick-and-mortar is a win for all. by Douglas Trattner March 10, 2026March 10, 2026
Posted inFood & Drink At Sofia’s Kitchen, Subtle Nods to World Cuisines Elevate a Menu Built to Satisfy Just About Anyone Andrew Revy aptly describes it as “corner bar meets American bistro,” and the marriage is anything but pedestrian by Douglas Trattner June 18, 2025July 12, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Review: At Birdietown in Lakewood, Mini-Golf, Cocktails, and Food Collide for Fun Birdietown blends a sense of nostalgia with modern amenities and a menu devised by Jill Vedaa by Douglas Trattner June 6, 2025July 12, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Immigrant Son Brewery Owner Andrew Revy to Open Sofia’s Kitchen + Bar in Former Salt Space in Lakewood “Where corner bar meets chef-driven bistro,” he says by Douglas Trattner January 17, 2025July 7, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink First Look: Birdietown Mini Golf + Lounge, Opening in Lakewood on Jan. 4 The concept includes 18 holes of mini golf, two bars and a menu crafted by Chef Jill Vedaa by Douglas Trattner December 27, 2024July 14, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Review: Newly Opened French Restaurant La Ville Lumière Could Use Some Seasoning Some delightful, classic dishes await, but so do misses and uneven service by Douglas Trattner December 4, 2024July 15, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Review: Artis Cranks the Creativity and Flavors to 11 Chef Andrew Mansour’s buzzy and busy Lakewood restaurant pulls inspiration from across the globe by Douglas Trattner November 20, 2024July 11, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink West End Tavern in Lakewood Gets a Refresh and Full Menu With New Ownership In addition to traditional bar offerings, it’s now also serving Map Room pizza by Vince Grzegorek September 23, 2024July 7, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Owner of Mahall’s, Cloak & Dagger Acquires Rood Food and Pie “The business is in such a healthy, thriving place and has a lot of room to grow” by Dillon Stewart August 2, 2024August 12, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink After Restructuring Ownership Group, Solstice in Lakewood Moves Forward by Kate Bigam Kaput August 1, 2024June 28, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Salt in Lakewood Will Permanently Close in Late August “Salt is my baby; I’m very, very, very proud of what we’ve done,” says Jill Vedaa about closing the doors after eight years by Douglas Trattner July 31, 2024August 12, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Sweet Pork Wilson’s is Carving Out a Slice for Itself in Cleveland’s Crowded BBQ Scene “Cleveland is diverse – it’s everything – and it’s who I am,” says owner Jason Brooks. “That’s what barbecue should be. I’m not trying to copy anybody” by Douglas Trattner July 31, 2024August 1, 2025