Openings & Closings

First Look: Julia’s 1902, Opening Thursday, April 25th in Willoughby

The restaurant is set in a beautifully restored turn-of-the-century mansion

By Douglas Trattner

Apr 11, 2024

After working together for years at Felice on Larchmere, Paul Neundorfer and José Coronado were searching for their next restaurant opportunity. They stumbled upon it by accident...

Julia's 1902 to open at Willoughby House in late April.

First Look: The Kraken Room, Opening in Willoughby in Mid May

The new cocktail lounge occupies the upper level of Pulpo Beer Co.

By Douglas Trattner
Apr 24, 2024
Aurelia in Chagrin Falls to Close, Brad Friedlander to Revive Moxie in Space This Summer

Aurelia will close in late April after nearly six years.

By Douglas Trattner
Apr 22, 2024
Mendel Segal of Mendel's Kansas City BBQ to Open Kosher Italian Restaurant at Eton Chagrin in Woodmere

“This should be the nicest kosher place between New York and Chicago."

By Douglas Trattner
Apr 18, 2024
Angie's Soul Cafe to Open at Superior and East 123rd in Cleveland

This will be location number 4 for the comfort food restaurant

By Douglas Trattner
Apr 15, 2024
Mount Granita Italian Ice Opens for Summer in Little Italy on May 1

Customers who show up on opening day can enjoy dollar scoops.

By Douglas Trattner
Apr 9, 2024
Cozumel Plans Summer Opening in Cleveland Heights

“We’ve been doing this for so long that we have a product that we know people enjoy."

By Douglas Trattner
Apr 8, 2024
Sneak Peek: The Astro at Tower City, Opening Tuesday, April 23rd

“We want people to be surprised and blown away."

By Douglas Trattner
Apr 2, 2024
Hola Tacos on Larchmere to Switch Back to Barroco, New Bar Taking Shape Next Door

“I like to keep things fun and change."

By Douglas Trattner
Apr 1, 2024
Mabel's BBQ at Eton Chagrin in Woodmere Has Permanently Closed

The east-side BBQ joint had been "temporarily closed" since Thanksgiving.

By Douglas Trattner
Apr 1, 2024
Now Open: Edgewater Café in Detroit Shoreway, With Regular Hours Beginning This Week

"We don’t look at it like we bought the Edgewater Café, we look at it like we saved the Edgewater Café."

By Douglas Trattner
Apr 1, 2024
Cozumel to Open in Former Mojo Property in Cleveland Heights

This will be location number nine for the local chain of Mexican restaurants

By Douglas Trattner
Mar 29, 2024
Phoenix Coffee's Warehouse District Location Closes This Weekend

"This was a decision made based on a combination of factors."

By Vince Grzegorek
Mar 29, 2024
Batuqui to Relocate to Former Church Building on Larchmere

“I love the little house but we’ve grown,” says the owner. "[The church space] is so beautiful."

By Douglas Trattner
Mar 28, 2024
Philomena Bake Shop Moves Into Former Saucisson Space in Slavic Village

“I’m very, very lucky to have gotten it."

By Douglas Trattner
Mar 27, 2024
Sauce the City Out, The Kitchen In at Re:Bar Downtown

The new menu offers "elevated bar favorites."

By Douglas Trattner
Mar 27, 2024
Toast in Gordon Square to Close on April 3

The wine bar opened in 2013.

By Douglas Trattner
Mar 26, 2024
Now Open: The Rooftop Restaurant and Wine Bar at RH Cleveland, The Gallery at Pinecrest.

Diners will enjoy a stunning rooftop setting that includes a wine bar and park.

By Douglas Trattner
Mar 25, 2024
Opening Today: Best Steak and Gyro in Downtown Cleveland

The 54-year-old staple is opening in the 5th Street Arcades

By Douglas Trattner
Mar 21, 2024
Now Open: Agave & Rye at Eton Chagrin Blvd.

Since opening its first location, the chain has grown to 17 locations in multiple states.

By Douglas Trattner
Mar 20, 2024
First Look: Proof Barbecue, Opening Friday, March 22nd in Ohio City

The former Nick's Diner space has been completely transformed.

By Douglas Trattner
Mar 18, 2024

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