Posted inFood News Chef Vinnie Cimino is a James Beard Award Finalist The Cordelia and ROSY chef was previously nominated twice, reaching the finalist round in 2024. by Vince Grzegorek March 31, 2026March 31, 2026
Posted inFood & Drink ROSY in Ohio City to Open on Thursday, February 26 The wood-fired bistro is the second restaurant from Cordelia owners Andrew Watts and Vinnie Cimino. by Douglas Trattner February 23, 2026February 23, 2026
Posted inFood & Drink Vinnie Cimino, Mallorca Named James Beard Semifinalists Finalists will be announced on April 1 and the winners will be crowned on June 15. by Douglas Trattner January 21, 2026January 21, 2026
Posted inFood & Drink Cordelia Owners to Open Rosy in Ohio City in Late January “We love hospitality and love feeding folks and what better way to do it than around a fire.” by Douglas Trattner December 22, 2025December 22, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Cordelia Chef-Partner Vinnie Cimino Named One of Food & Wine Mag’s Best New Chefs “I’m humbled and grateful to represent Cleveland & Akron and to keep pushing our community forward,” Cimino said of the distinction, which goes to only 10 chefs a year. by Douglas Trattner September 9, 2025September 9, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Cordelia Owners Andrew Watts and Vinnie Cimino to Open New Restaurant in Former Alea Space in Ohio City This Fall “This new restaurant will be an extension of who we are as culinary professionals,” says Cimino. by Douglas Trattner June 24, 2025September 9, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Swensons and Cordelia Collaboration Hits All Drive-Ins Throughout June “Growing up in Akron, Swensons wasn’t just a restaurant – it was woven into the fabric of my childhood memories.” by Douglas Trattner May 20, 2025July 3, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Five Star Sensation Returns on June 28 With Cordelia Chef Vinnie Cimino as Host The benefit has raised more than $23 million for UH Seidman Cancer Center since its inception by Douglas Trattner May 2, 2025July 6, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Outstanding in the Field Returns to Thaxton’s Garlic Farm in Hudson Once again, Vinnie Cimino of Cordelia will serve as host chef. by Douglas Trattner May 1, 2025July 15, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Cleveland Well Represented in the 2025 James Beard Awards List of Semifinalists Doug Katz, Jeremy Umansky, Alexandra La Valle and Vinnie Cimino all landed nods by Douglas Trattner January 22, 2025July 7, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Cordelia’s Vinnie Cimino Comes Up a Little Short in His First James Beard Awards The chef will doubtless be back next year by Douglas Trattner June 10, 2024July 27, 2025
Posted inFood & Drink Cordelia’s Vinnie Cimino is Cleveland’s Sole James Beard Awards Finalist “Everybody is so excited to be in this position. It’s amazing,” says Cimino. by Douglas Trattner April 3, 2024June 17, 2025