Van Aken District Archives

Now Open: Boom’s Slice Shop in Market Hall at Van Aken District

“We always felt that when pizza left the Market Hall, the dynamic of the hall changed, and we felt there was an opportunity to bring that back,” says Van Aken District rep Jesse Rathner.

by Douglas Trattner June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Food & Drink

Boom’s Pizza to Open Slice Shop in Market Hall at Van Aken District

The new stand will fill the gap left by Scorpacciata Pizza’s departure

by Douglas Trattner February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Food & Drink

India Garden Restaurant to Open Stand at Van Aken Market Hall

Star of India Garden will open in spring in the former Ninja City space.

by Douglas Trattner December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

Food News

Haute Donuts at Van Aken District Adds Texas-Style BBQ to the Mix

“It is not the same as the barbecue that we do at Smokehouse 91,” says Chef Zach Ladner. “Stylistically it’s the same – it’s still Texas-style barbecue – but at Haute we really focus on whole-animal utilization.”

by Douglas Trattner November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

Food & Drink

Now Open: Five Iron Golf, Strike Club Bowling at Van Aken District in Shaker Hts.

In addition to the golf sims, the two-level complex features a full-service restaurant and bar, lounges, six lanes of duckpin bowling and multisport simulator games like soccer, baseball, and hockey

by Douglas Trattner September 25, 2025September 25, 2025