A trio of local burgers are throwbacks to bygone era What do you do when you can't get a burger from your formative years? Food and Culture reporter Peter Chakerian has some suggestions in his latest installment of Classic CLE Eats & Drinks. Don't just pine away for what was; find an homage that fits and run with it. We tackle reader emails on three long-lost classics and what to do to reclaim the memories from the sands of time. READ MORE ‘Midnight Rental’ host Laura Wimbels dishes her favorite dining spots You might not know Laura Wimbels by her given name, but you’re likely to have encountered her alter ego “Lenora” on “The Big Bad B-Movie Show” and “Lenora’s Midnight Rental”—both of which have become underground sensations for Cleveland pop culture nerds like yours truly. The former lived on WUAB TV-43 for a hot minute and the latter is quickly becoming an internet hit-series, thanks to streaming exclusively on the Found Footage Festival’s YouTube channel. As fans of the shows, we couldn't let a chance go by without asking her about her local food favorites. She gave us the scoop on dishes to try at Cleveland Himalayan Restaurant & Bar, Johnny Mango World Café & Bar, Momocho and more. READ MORE Fat Head’s releases A Special Wish Ale A Special Wish Ale is back. The collaboration between Fat Head’s Brewery and A Special Wish Foundation’s Northeast Ohio chapter is out in multiple places throughout Northeast Ohio. A dollar from each pint sold will support the non-profit organization, which grants wishes to youngsters battling life-threatening diseases. READ MORE StoneWater’s Rustic Grill makes, sells biscuones What’s a biscuone? The folks at the Rustic Grill at StoneWater describe it as a biscuit and scone lovechild. Either way, the sausage and cheddar flavored biscuones sounds scrumptious and are available by the dozen. READ MORE 12 festive cocktail recipes for holiday drinking at home Eating and drinking are a major part of the holiday for so many people, especially during at-home celebrations and cocktail parties. To inspire you this holiday season, we gathered 12 festive cocktail recipes from major spirits brands to provide some inspiration for at-home drinking this December. READ MORE 8 ready-to-drink cocktails for easy drinking this holiday season Many alcohol brands have ready-to-drink cocktails in cans and beyond to take the guesswork out of holiday hosting and don't require any bar equipment. Here are 8 ready-to-drink cocktails for easy holiday drinking this season that don’t even require a glass to serve. READ MORE What wines go with which Christmas-dinner dishes? Christmas dinner is filled with tantalizing flavors, many of which work well with assorted wine varietals. We checked in with Lauren Fiala, a certified wine specialist whose passion and knowledge for vino guided us on matching specific varietals with specific dishes common on the Christmas table. Bon appetit and cheers! READ MORE |