Restaurants

from PRIDELY - Northeast Ohio Vol 2

by PRIDELY

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Blue Point Grille

Bustling institution serving upscale seafood in an elegant, multilevel setting with skyline views.

700 W St Clair Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113

Phone: (216) 875-7827 | Web: bluepointgrille.com

L’Albatros

Upscale, contemporary French destination with patio seating, cheese courses & wine.

11401 Bellflower Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106

Phone: (216) 791-7880 | Web: albatrosbrasserie.com

Fat Cats

Funky hangout serving global small & large plates plus weekend brunch in a converted house.

2061 W 10th St, Cleveland, OH 44113

Phone: (216) 579-0200 | Web: fatcatstremont.com

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Taza

Ritzy restaurant plating traditional Lebanese entrees, some made in a stone oven.

1400 W 6th St, Cleveland, OH

Cleveland Chop

Elevated steakhouse & sports bar serving handcrafted burgers, steaks & seafood in lively setting.

824 W St Clair Ave,

Cleveland, OH

Mia Bella

Italian fare & some Mediterranean dishes are presented in a quaint, muraled space & full bar.

12200 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH

Fahrenheit

Hot spot offering New American fare with an Asian bent, backed by a long wine list.

2417 Professor Ave, Cleveland, OH

Il Venetian

Classic Italian fare & drinks in an elevated dining room with high ceilings & natural light.

100 St Clair Ave NE, Cleveland, OH

Lucky’s Café

Hip daytime eatery & bakery with a local, seasonal menu of creative New American dishes.

777 Starkweather Ave, Cleveland, OH

Dante

Modern, Mediterranean-tinged New American dining & latenight noodles.

2247 Professor Ave C, Cleveland, OH

Ginko Restaurant

Modern spot for specialty sushi & shabu-shabu, cocktails & beer.

2247 Professor Ave B, Cleveland, OH

Prosperity Social Club

A vintage games room, craft beers & inventive bites in a buzzing, old-school bar with a patio.

1109 Starkweather Ave, Cleveland, OH

Grumpy’s Cafe

This casual cafe serves up a menu of American comfort food in a colorful, art-adorned space.

2621 W 14th St, Cleveland, OH

May 20

Cleveland Asian Festival

Free cultural performances and martial art demonstrations on two outdoor stages, a World Marketplace of exhibitors, local restaurants, and cultural associations offering authentic Asian foods, drinks, and desserts. Free activities, Free games, and contests! Visit clevelandasianfestival.org.

May 20

Native Plant Festival

Come to Munroe Falls Metro Park to discover native plants and more! Learn how to create a “Wild Back Yard” that is both beautiful and beneficial to local wildlife. Food trucks and education sessions will be available during the event. Details at summitmetroparks.org.

May 27-28

Rock n Reggae Fest Cleveland

Reggae Fest Cleveland is now the Rock n Reggae Fest and is here to start off summer with the most irie music fest in the CLE! This year we are adding a day and bringing in more artists. Saturday will be more of the rock reggae style. High energy and lots of dancing with that reggae influence. Then Sunday will be our roots reggae, more traditional reggae music. With 10 top notch reggae bands, a variety of food trucks, craft beer, wine and more, you can’t go wrong with a weekend at Rock n Reggae Fest! No outside food or beverage. Chairs and blankets are welcome. Details at tastecle.com.

Jun 3

Pride in the CLE

After a momentous return to an in-person march and festival in 2022, we continue our efforts to ensure Northeast Ohio is afforded a Pride event that not only celebrates our LGBTQ+ community, but also advocates for the equitable and just treatment for ALL in our community as well. Learn more at lgbtcleveland.org.

Jul 8

Wonderstruck

In addition to a weekend of great music in a beautiful setting, careful attention is given to the culinary and family aspects of the event. The festival formerly known as LaureLive provides first-class culinary and artisan experiences, as well as children’s activities and educational events appropriate for the entire family. Learn more at wonderstruckfest.com.

Jun 24

PorchFest

Featuring local bands that represent a wide variety of music styles- drawing a wide spectrum of fans to the area for this one day music festival. The day includes thirty bands on thirty porches. Each concert lasts approximately 35 minutes with ten minute breaks to rotate to your next venue. There will be two finale concerts on 126th which will be closed to through traffic. Starting at 8:00pm, performances will take place at participating restaurants until 10:00PM. Pick a time, or stay all day, we guarantee it’ll be fun! Details at larchmere.com.

Aug 4

Vintage Ohio Wine Festival

Colorful tents, rolling hills, picnic tables, and groves of tall oaks provide a tranquil setting for the Vintage Ohio Wine Festival, the premier food and wine event of the year. There is also plenty of scrumptious food, cooking school demonstrations, 2 stages of live music entertainment, artisans, and shopping. Learn more at visitvintageohio.com.

Aug 19

Whiskey Island Paddlefest

Challenge yourself with a 2-mile, 6-mile, youth, or kids’ stand up paddleboard or kayak race during the 9th annual Whiskey Island Paddlefest, or enjoy a paddle at your own pace during the Capture the Swag Fun Paddle! Whiskey Island Paddlefest is perfect for both beginners and advanced paddlers. Visit www.clevelandmetroparks.com.

Aug 19-20

Food Festival

Traditional Lebanese music, popular American music, along with performances by our teen folk dance groups provide for a unique event that showcases a wide range of talents and entertainment styles. Traditional Lebanese and Syrian family recipes are prepared by our own parishioners and served with the hospitality that is a trademark of our community. Learn more at www.stmaronfestival.com.

SEP 1

Cleveland Oktoberfest

Join us and enjoy live musical and artistic cultural performances that preserve, promote and perpetuate the European Heritage within the Cleveland area. Learn more at clevelandoktoberfest.com.

Sep 1 - Nov 30

Annual Fall Hiking Spree

Fall in love with the annual Fall Hiking Spree! September 1 through November 30, hike eight Summit Metro Parks trails to earn a hiking staff and commemorative shield. Make the Fall Hiking Spree your favorite new tradition. Details at summitmetroparks.org.

OCT 2

Cleveland Beer Week

Unlike other one-day or weekend beer fests, Cleveland Beer Week allows the time for all craft beer to be showcased – from our beloved local breweries all the way to international brewers. CBW weaves together beer, food, education, and experience for a memorable week of events. Learn more at clevelandbeerweek.org.

NOV 3

32nd Annual Gala

Gala is held every year in November as part of National Epilepsy Awareness month. The formal evening has hundreds of people in attendance. Attendees continued on back inside cover

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