St. Patrick’s Day weekend guide: Bar crawls, live music & more Live music, green beer and corned beef are always a part of March 17 celebrations in Northeast Ohio. With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Monday this year, locals plan to spend the entire weekend celebrating. Check out more than 30 events taking place across Northeast Ohio to help you get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit, culminating with the parade downtown. Whether it’s bar crawls or Irish pub parties, Greater Cleveland has plenty of options for celebrating. READ MORE Michael Symon to speak, sign books Chef Michael Symon will speak and sign copies of his latest book, “Dinners Cooking Out: 100 Recipes That Redefine Outdoor Cooking.” The event, at Cuyahoga County’s Parma-Snow library branch, is Sunday, March 30. Admission fee includes a copy of the book. READ MORE West Side Market receives $3 million grant for transformation project A new $3 million grant from the Connor Foundation means Cleveland Public Market Corporation will soon have enough money to begin construction on the West Side Market’s ambitious Transformation Project. READ MORE Lakewood’s Thai Thai ends regular dine-in service Thai Thai announced it will no longer offer regular dine-in service, changing its operation to takeout and self-service only. The restaurant at 13415 Madison Avenue announced the news on its social media platforms. “We are a family-owned and operated restaurant and we are doing everything that we can to stay afloat,” owner Kiwi Wongpeng wrote in the Instagram post. “We hope that you understand and continue to support us.” READ MORE Gandalf’s Pub marking 10 years Gandalf’s Pub & Restaurant is marking 10 years in celebratory fashion on the actual anniversary – St. Patrick's Day. Sean Lackey and Co. have been running the Valley City pub in northern Medina County for a decade, offering a wide-ranging menu, cocktails, a line of taps and Irish music. It turns out Lackey himself is a pretty interesting guy. READ MORE |
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Drink to National Espresso Martini Day Espresso martinis – in all their variations -- are an American favorite. With National Espresso Martini Day on Saturday, March 15, we’ve thought about the versions we’ve quaffed. Some were strong and black, others soft and creamy. Some hinted of bitterness, others of dessert sweetness. Most hit the spot. A few were perfect. We we asked local bartenders to spill their secrets for the coffee-fueled cocktail. Instead of clarity, we found confusion. Recipes, ingredients and brands vary. Some don’t even use coffee. READ MORE And the most beautiful restaurant in Ohio is ... ... The Bistro at Gervasi Vineyard, according to the folks at LoveFood.com, a culinary-foodie site. The scenic, picturesque Canton estate has restaurants, bars, a spa and more. It makes its own wine and distills spirits. The site noted Gervasi’s architecture and gardens, describing it as “something out of a fairytale.” READ MORE Indoor markets end seasonal run this month A pair of indoor farmers markets - at Crocker Park in Westlake and Van Aken District in Shaker Heights – end their seasonal run Saturday, March 29. As the weather warms the outdoor-market season will begin soon. READ MORE Wines, wines, more wines For our wine review in March, we tried a variety of bottles and yes, that included Riunite. All of the wines in our monthly reviews are $25 or less. This month we sipped wines from California, Austria, Slovenia and Italy. READ MORE ‘Lost Restaurants’ author to speak Bette Lou Higgins is slated to give a presentation on her 2021 book, “Lost Restaurants of Downtown Cleveland” in Garfield Heights. The book focuses on forgotten restaurants, chefs and dining trends over different eras in the city. Her talk is Saturday, March 22. READ MORE Distinguished bakers judge muffins at the Great Grog Shop Bake Off If you or someone you know makes the best muffins, prove it at the 4th Great Grog Shop Bake Off. Based on the BBC’s Great British Bake Off, the Grog Shop is holding a one-night amateur baking competition and bake-tasting event on Wednesday, March 26. READ MORE Local surgeon brings plant-based food line for healing and disease prevention to local grocer People heal better when they eat well, says Lu-Jean Feng, a microvascular plastic and reconstructive surgeon, and founder of FengClinic in Pepper Pike. That’s why she introduced FengFit Foods, a collection of plant-based soups, salads, dressings, entrees, smoothies and snacks. These are created to be nutrient-dense and anti-inflammatory. READ MORE |
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OPENINGS/CLOSINGS Ohio City’s Little Cloud Sandwiches to bring elevated takeout dining next to Bookhouse Brewing Little Cloud Sandwiches will be the newest addition to Ohio City, providing a much-needed food option between Hingetown and the bustling West 25th Street district. The sandwich shop will be at 1512 W. 25th St., next to Bookhouse Brewing. READ MORE Brel’s opens in Playhouse Square, replacing Ghost Light restaurant Brel's has replaced The Ghost Light Restaurant & Lounge in The Crowne Plaza Cleveland at Playhouse Square, featuring French-influenced cuisine designed for quick service to accommodate theatergoers. Executive Chef Sid Brodsky's menu includes French onion soup, lobster bisque, and specialties like duck breast and short rib bourguignonne, reports Paris Wolfe.. READ MORE Loiter Café moves to former Wendy’s in East Cleveland After fighting for its existence in its first leased space throughout 2024, Loiter Café & Marketplace is moving from the old Mickey’s Building at 12550 Euclid Ave., East Cleveland. The former location is now closed and the new location -- a former Wendy’s restaurant at 13939 Euclid Ave., East Cleveland – is being readied for business. READ MORE Sausalito Kirtland reopens with new menu, renovated space (photos) After nearly a year of closure, Sausalito Kirtland reopens Thursday, March 6, with a reimagined space and new menu. While the dining room footprint remains the same, diners will find cosmetic changes like new flooring, tabletops, lighting and more. Sausalito Kirtland is the second location for a brand that includes Sausalito on Ninth in downtown Cleveland. READ MORE Fast Eddie’s Kitchen & Bar to close at end of year Eddie Cerino of Fast Eddie’s Kitchen & Bar, which has been in Parma for 10 years, says he is not going to renew his lease. The lease expires at the end of 2025, and Cerino is looking for a new location to move his restaurant. We talk to Cerino about Fast Eddie’s future and where he is looking to relocate. READ MORE Sausalito Kirtland reopens with new menu, renovated space (photos) After nearly a year of closure, Sausalito Kirtland reopens Thursday, March 6, with a reimagined space and new menu. While the dining room footprint remains the same, diners will find cosmetic changes like new flooring, tabletops, lighting and more. Sausalito Kirtland is the second location for a brand that includes Sausalito on Ninth in downtown Cleveland. READ MORE |
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EVENTS/TASTINGS 60+ Greater Cleveland restaurants, bars for Lenten fish fry specials Northeast Ohio restaurants are ready for the Lenten season with an array of fish fry specials. From traditional beer-battered cod to Lake Erie perch, more than 40 establishments are offering seafood dishes with classic sides like pierogi, fries, and coleslaw through Easter Sunday. Alex Darus and Paris Wolfe report on prices ranging from budget-friendly $10.99 specials to upscale $28 walleye dinners, with some locations featuring all-you-can-eat options and unique preparations like koji-fried fish. READ MORE Related: Fish fry guide: Dozens of dinners at churches, non-profits throughout Greater Cleveland Cleveland Restaurant Week Cleveland Restaurant Week is underway. About 30 locally owned Cleveland Independents’ restaurants are participating in the promotional event, which runs through Friday, March 14. Three-course prix fixe dinners will be priced around $39. READ MORE |
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PICKS OF THE WEEK Angelo’s Pizza Angelo’s Pizza has been an old reliable for so many folks in Lakewood for a reason. The pizza shop specializes in crowd-pleasing pizza that’s consistently delicious. Angelo’s Crust is crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside and the brand has a signature, slightly-sweet sauce that pairs with meatballs, banana peppers and beyond. Specialty pies like the Baked Potato or Deluxe are not to be overlooked. Angelo’s is at 13715 Madison Avenue in Lakewood. – Alex Darus DETAILS Cibreo Italian Restaurant Playhouse Square has an evolving menu of restaurants. Among them is Cibreo Italian Restaurant, an established dining room with an Italian-American menu. Dishes include pasta, risotto and protein entrees. Think piccata, parmigiana, marsala and more. The chicken marsala and polenta are so good they barely need the wild mushroom and broccolini. Craft cocktails and wine are well chosen. – Paris Wolfe - DETAILS Beau’s Grille Hotel restaurants traditionally have to be something for everyone, and Beau’s has elevated that to a nice level with a great wine list and an assortment of dishes from sea bass to short ribs. You can have a sandwich or go for a steak from the assortment of “from the grill” items. Multiple desserts are topped off by an amazing creme brulee. The restaurant at 3180 W. Market St., is in the DoubleTree by Hilton. -- Marc Bona DETAILS Sleepy Rooster This hotspot in the Chagrin Falls-Bainbridge-Russell quadrant is at once adventurous and experimental, offering wonderful takes on all things petit dejeuner. We love their goetta, that delicious breakfast meat fortified with steel-cut oats popular in Cincinnati. Set us up with that, the Craig’s Benedict and a stack of Rooster Cakes – a “hotcakes riff” on 1700s England and its penchant to pair cheddar cheese and apple pie together – and I’m a happy guy. That last bit sound weird? It’s a must-try. You’ll get addicted. – Peter Chakerian DETAILS |
SPOTLIGHT Happy Hour Project: La Ville Lumiere offers French-inspired fun This year everyone is spending more on feeding themselves at home or restaurants. Despite tight budgets, most people – especially extroverts like reporters Paris Wolfe and Alex Darus -- need to get out. And, like everyone we need to support local restaurants to keep them in business. Sometimes that may be as simple as a Happy Hour dinner. So, we launched “The Happy Hour Project.” Paris and Alex will regularly visit independent restaurants in Northeast Ohio for happy hour and report back on the vibe, food and cocktails and how they’ll impact your budget. Up first: La Ville, the relaxed and elegant French brasserie operated by Chef Kevin O’Connell on Cleveland’s near West Side. READ MORE |
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