Lakewood Archives

Dan Deagan to Open an Arcade Bar at Former Deagan’s Kitchen Spot in Lakewood

Expect classic and modern arcade games, pinball machines, Skee-Ball, billiards and tabletop games like air hockey and foosball.

by Douglas Trattner March 7, 2025July 13, 2025

News & Views

Flame & Fable, Northeast Ohio’s First ‘Romantasy’ Bookstore, Opens in Lakewood

“There’s a movement among women in the millennial age group in particular, where we’re kind of like reclaiming romance for ourselves,” owner Nickie Lui said

by Mark Oprea February 14, 2025June 29, 2025

Food & Drink

After 24 Years, Lakewood’s El Tango Owner Calls it Quits

“I woke up two weeks ago and said, you know what, I’m done. I’m not going to work today,” says Antonio Carafelli. “I’m not sad at all about the whole thing. I’m relaxed, finally.”

by Douglas Trattner January 27, 2025July 13, 2025

Food & Drink

Matt Fish Has Permanently Closed Melt Bar & Grilled

“Today is a very sad day for me both personally and professionally,” says Matt Fish.

by Douglas Trattner January 1, 2025July 15, 2025

Food & Drink

Now Open: One Star Bar in Lakewood

“We just want to be a corner bar with affordable drinks and affordable food.”

by Douglas Trattner December 20, 2024July 4, 2025

News & Views

Nosotros Rock Climbing Gym Closing in Lakewood, But Owner Hopes to Relocate With Community Help

Owner Peter Stancato is trying to raise $50,000 to move the gym to the Screw Factory

by Mark Oprea October 23, 2024July 12, 2025

Food & Drink

Solstice in Lakewood Has Closed

The restaurant opened last fall in the former Deagan’s Kitchen space

by Douglas Trattner August 26, 2024July 30, 2025

Food & Drink

First Look: Artis, Opening in Lakewood August 21st

Chef-owner Andrew Mansour describes Artis as “a steakhouse that’s not a steakhouse.”

by Douglas Trattner August 9, 2024June 15, 2025

News & Views

With Tens of Thousands Across Cleveland Still Without Power, Residents Scramble for Food, Places to Stay, Medical Help

FirstEnergy has told customers it could be the middle of next week before power is restored

by Mark Oprea August 8, 2024June 2, 2025

Food & Drink

Birdietown Mini Golf and Lounge to Open in Lakewood This Fall

In addition to 18 holes of indoor, adult-only putt-putt, the venue will include two bars and a restaurant whose menu will be designed by Chef Jill Vedaa

by Douglas Trattner August 7, 2024August 4, 2025