Costner/Nicklaus-Fueled Clubhouse at Lenox Mall Closes

IN THE NEWS: The Clubhouse at Lenox Mall, part of the country club-inspired restaurant chain originally developed by such famous investors as actor Kevin Costner and pro golfing legend Jack Nicklaus, has closed, the Atlanta Business Chronicle reports. www.atlanta.bizjournals.com … The AJC’s Bob Townsend reviews Noni’s Italian Deli & Bar (357 Edgewood Ave., Atlanta, www.nonisdeli.com) […]

Popular Restaurateur Tony Macaluso Dies at Age 58

IN THE NEWS: The Star’s Joyce Smith reports, “Longtime Kansas City restaurateur Tom Macaluso has died. D.W. Newcomer’s Sons confirmed that Macaluso, 58, died [June 8] at his apartment. For 14 years the brawny Macaluso held court behind the bar of his namesake restaurant Macaluso’s, a bar he decked out with wind-up toys. Customers were […]

Chester’s American Cafe Closes; Euclid Tavern Reopens

IN THE NEWS: The Plain Dealer’s Joe Crea reports that Chester’s American Cafe, sometimes referred to as Chester’s Rockside, has closed. … Bob Migra reviews Aldo’s in Brooklyn, while John Campanelli considers Beef O’Brady’s (2681 Creekside Drive, Twinsburg 330-425-1640). cleveland.com … The Scene’s Elaine Cicora reviews Wine Bar Rocky River (1313 Linda Street, Rocky River, […]