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This Week in Cleveland Food News: Wine Dive Taking El Carnicero Spot and More

A bite-sized recap of all the news fit to eat

By Vince Grzegorek

May 10, 2024

- Dan Deagan and Jackie Ramey want to upend what you think of dive bars when they open Wine Dive in the former El Carnicero spot in Lakewood. - A.J. Rocco's version 2.0 is set to debut in the Gateway District...

A. J. Rocco's opening this week downtown.

17 New Cleveland Area Restaurants to Look Forward to This Summer

By Douglas Trattner

Boom’s Pizza, Shaker Heights

Last fall, Ben Bebenroth announced that he and his team had signed a lease for the former Michael’s Genuine space at Van Aken District. When it opens this summer, Boom’s Pizza in Shaker will join the original shop in Lakewood, which opened in early 2023. Once again, Bebenroth is working with Richardson Design to rework the space to better align it with their service approach, which blends the efficiency of a fast-casual operation with the comfort of a sit-down eatery. Guests order, pay and grab beverages from coolers filled with beer, wine by the can, split and bottle and soft drinks. For this location, they plan to dial back the self-serve beverage options in favor of a streamlined bar program featuring draft beers and draft cocktails.

Flight Social to Open in Former Chocolate Bar Space Downtown

“The whole thing is aviation themed."

By Douglas Trattner

Owners Rob Ward (left) and Jacory Stone

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One Pot Hot Pot

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May 17, 2024

This Week in Cleveland Food News: Issho Ni Team Heading to Ohio City

Chicken combination hot pot at Yi Er Chuan.

By Douglas Trattner

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Cha Pizza in Ohio City to close. New izakaya and sushi spot from Issho Ni team to follow.

By Douglas Trattner

May 13, 2024

Cha Pizza in Ohio City to Close, Issho Ni Ramen Team to Open Izakaya and Omakase Sushi Restaurant

One Pot Hot Pot and BBQ opens May 15 on Coventry.

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May 10, 2024

First Look: One Pot Hot Pot & BBQ, Opening on Coventry May 15

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YYTime

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May 8, 2024

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Pietro Maniaci at Pizzeria Uciuni

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At Pizzeria Uciuni in Old Brooklyn, a Barber and Self-Taught Pizza Maker Has No Phone, But Does Have Delicious Pies

Udon noodles at Never Say Dive

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Review: Equal Parts Local and Destination, Never Say Dive Delivers Joy in Old Brooklyn

Large-format steaks are part of the draw at Tutto Carne

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Boom’s Pizza, Shaker Heights

Last fall, Ben Bebenroth announced that he and his team had signed a lease for the former Michael’s Genuine space at Van Aken District. When it opens this summer, Boom’s Pizza in Shaker will join the original shop in Lakewood, which opened in early 2023. Once again, Bebenroth is working with Richardson Design to rework the space to better align it with their service approach, which blends the efficiency of a fast-casual operation with the comfort of a sit-down eatery. Guests order, pay and grab beverages from coolers filled with beer, wine by the can, split and bottle and soft drinks. For this location, they plan to dial back the self-serve beverage options in favor of a streamlined bar program featuring draft beers and draft cocktails.

17 New Cleveland Area Restaurants to Look Forward to This Summer

Twisted Taino Restaurant

Street Tacos + Street Corn Salad Combo for $10
3 Pork Carnitas Street Tacos: Topped with Chopped Cilantro and Onions served with Pico de Gallo, Avocado Habanero, Lime Wedge & Street Corn Salad
3 Chicken Street Tacos: Topped with Chopped Cilantro and Onions served with Pico de Gallo, Avocado Habanero, Lime Wedge & Street Corn Salad
3 Vegan Fajitas Street Tacos: Topped with Chopped Cilantro and Onions served with Pico de Gallo, Avocado Habanero, Lime Wedge & Street Corn Salad

All the Restaurants Offering Specials During Cleveland Taco Week (April 15-21) and What They're Serving

Toast
1365 West 65th., Cleveland

Toast in Gordon Square called it a day on April 3 after 11 years in the neighborhood. Owner Jillian Davis told Scene: "It's not bittersweet — it's bitter mostly. Operating a full-service restaurant is not as fun as it used to be." The neighborhood wine bar and restaurant was beloved for its down-to-earth vibe, personal service, unique wines and seasonal small plates and entrees. Davis mentioned staffing challenges and changing dining habits as some of the reasons behind her decision to close.

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Never Say Dive
4497 Broadview Rd.
Situated in a renovated classic 1920s-era tavern in Old Brooklyn, the buffed-up shot-and-beer bar features draft beers, housemade seltzers and cocktails and a fun selection of small plates from Chef John Hagerty, also of the Green Kitchen in Clark-Fulton. Those dishes, many of them vegan or vegan-ready, aim to match the high-low vibe of the bar. Guests can mix and match snacks like deviled eggs, pork rinds with whipped blue cheese, and spiced nuts. There’s a cheese board from across-the-street neighbor Old Brooklyn Cheese, Mexican charred corn and Killbuck Valley mushroom toast and a few larger plates including a double smash burger and udon noodle bowl.

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