Shinano Sushi Bar Opens; Closings Include M Bistro

IN THE NEWS: The Plain Dealer’s David Farkas reviews Cleveland’s Zocalo Mexican Grill & Tequileria, while Debbi Snook considers Bistro on Lincoln Park (2391 W. 11th St., Tremont, and Joe Crea details the openings of Shinano Sushi Bar and Japanese Cuisine (28500 Miles Road, Shoppes of Solon, North, Solon), Grotto Wine Bar (13101 Shaker Square, […]

Closings Include Bon Appetito, Jimmy’s Cafe

IN THE NEWS: The Plain Dealer’s Joe Crea reports the closings of Bon Appetito (8535 Tanglewood Square, Chagrin Falls), Jimmy’s Cafe (2028 Chestnut Blvd., Cuyahoga Falls), La Tortilla Feliz Restaurant (2661 West 14th St., Cleveland), Ruby Tuesday (691 Richmond Road, Richmond Heights; Other locations remain open.) … John Petkovic reviews Charm Thai (7426 Broadview Road, […]

La Strada Opens; Critics Rate Americano, Bistro 185

IN THE NEWS: The Plain Dealer’s John Petkovic details the opening of La Strada (2050 East Fourth St., Cleveland). www.cleveland.com … In the January issue, Cleveland magazine reviews Americano (One Bratenahl Place, Bratenahl). www.clevelandmagazine.com … EatingCleveland.com reviews Bistro 185.
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Reviewers Rate Flat Iron Grill, Baricelli Inn

IN THE NEWS: The Plain Dealer’s Bob Migra reviews Flat Iron Cafe. www.cleveland.com … Heights Eats blog goes to Baricelli Inn. heightseats.com … Cleveland Foodie blog visits Bistro on Lincoln Park. clevelandfoodie.blogspot.com
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Los Habaneros Opens; Bar Cento Chef Departs

IN THE NEWS: The Plain Dealer’s David Farkas reviews J.D.’s Post House (16240 Main Market St., Parkman), while Joe Crea reports the opening of Los Habaneros (20255 Van Aken Blvd., Shaker Heights; loshabanerosmexican.com) as well as reporting that Bier Markt/Bar Cento’s (on West 25th Street) chef Jonathon Sawyer is leaving to prepare for a February […]

The Big Egg Reopening; Cleveland Grill Closing

IN THE NEWS: The Plain Dealer’s Michael Sangiacomo reports, “The Big Egg, a West Side late-night hot spot where thousands of Clevelanders flocked for a big breakfast after the bars closed, is coming back. Known for its egg-shaped menus, 24-hour operation and the puzzling slogan, “Where the Egg is King, and the Queen is, too!” […]

Dante Closing Jan. 1 for Move; Lockkeepers Reopening

IN THE NEWS: The Plain Dealer’s Joe Crea details the opening L’Albatros Brasserie & Bar in the former That Place on Bellflower spot and also reports, “An odd transformation will occur at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve. The restaurant Dante will cease to exist — and Lockkeepers will be reborn. Wednesday, Dec. […]

Medina’s Good Taste Market Closes; Taste Opens on Lee

IN THE NEWS: The Plain Dealer’s Joe Crea reports the closing of Good Taste Market (985 Boardman Alley in Medina), while Bob Migra reviews Stone Mad (1306 West 65th Street, Cleveland). www.cleveland.com … The Scene’s Douglas Trattner reviews Frank Sterle’s Slovenian Country House (1401 E. 55th St., Cleveland, sterlescountryhouse.com) and details the opening of Taste […]

Chef Leaves Tremont Tap House for Wife’s Chocolate Shop

IN THE NEWS: The Scene’s Douglas Trattner reports that chef Joshua Montague has left his post at the Tremont Tap House (2572 Scranton Rd., tremonttaphouse.com) to work full time with his wife Amanda at Lilly Handmade Chocolates (761 Starkweather Ave., lillytremont.com). www.clevescene.com … Cleveland Foodie reviews 2182 Bistro in Brecksville and Vue. clevelandfoodie.blogspot.com … The […]

Blog Reviewer Rates Bar Cento, Momocho

IN THE NEWS: Cleveland Foodie blog reviews Bar Cento and Momocho. clevelandfoodie.blogspot.com
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