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Five Iron Golf, Detroit Duckpin Opening at Van Aken District in Shaker Hts. Later this Year
Five Iron Golf, a leader in the indoor golf arena, will add a second location of its popular entertainment venue in the Greater Cleveland area. The first opened downtown in 2023. The second is headed to the Van Aken District, in the space formerly home to 1899 Golf and Social Club, which closed this past winter. It is expected to open in late 2025.
District Gallery moving into larger space in Van Aken District
The Skin Center opens in Van Aken District
Shaker’s Van Aken District completes Phase II with grand opening of Raye residential towers
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio — The Van Aken District reached a new milestone this week with the grand opening of the Raye residential towers, now available for leasing. Developers at RMS Investment Corp. hailed the substantial completion of the 226 luxury apartments as their latest architectural gem.
2023 Memorial Day parades in Northeast Ohio
The Skin Center Opens in Shaker Heights
When it comes to skincare, you really don’t want to be the person who cuts corners.
At the same time, driving across state lines for a little aesthetic wellness boost might not be the most practical solution. Yet, prior to CEO Greg Sanker and Medical Director Dr. Rachel Mistur’s collaborative decision to open a new storefront in Shaker Heights, that’s what a lot of Clevelanders had to do.
Eat + Drink
Patio season returns: al fresco dining heats up at Van Aken-area restaurants
In the midst of spring and as the summer approaches, more people will be searching for ways to spend time outside, soaking up the sun after another long Cleveland winter.
Mendel Segal, owner of Mendel’s Kansas City BBQ at 20314 Chagrin Blvd. in Shaker Heights and Fiamma by Mendel at 28699 Chagrin Blvd. in Woodmere, told the Cleveland Jewish News when patio dining areas open, he sees an influx of diners requesting it during nice weather.
Free sandwiches? 2 restaurants say ‘Happy Earth Day’
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio – Of the many ways to celebrate Earth Day this month, how’s this: Free sandwiches.
North Star Restaurant Group’s Northstar Café and Brassica are set to offer free, vegetarian sandwiches Tuesday, April 22.
Review: Anthony Zappola Has Gone Back to the Basics With Tony’s Burger Shop, and That’s Enough for the Chef Right Now
A decade ago, Anthony Zappola was executive chef of Tom Colicchio’s Heritage Steak, the “Top Chef” judge’s high-roller steakhouse in Las Vegas. Today, the local chef runs a trio of Cleveland restaurants that specialize in sandwiches, burgers, and Italian-American staples. If you think that Zappola is bemoaning his current culinary standing, you’d be mistaken.
Doug Katz: From kid chef to Cleveland culinary icon and James Beard Awards nominee
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Doug Katz definitely didn’t just burst onto the dining scene in Northeast Ohio out of nowhere. He’s been cultivating his culinary career for the better part of 50 years.
Paloma restaurant rebrands as a Northern Mexico steakhouse
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio – Paloma restaurant in the Van Aken District closed for a week in mid- September to refine their concept. When the dining room reopened, it had shifted from casual Tex-Mex to upscale Northern Mexico/Southern Texas steakhouse.
15 New Patios to Enjoy This Year in Cleveland
After eight years, Adega at Metropolitan at the 9 ceased to exist last October. The Centro took its place. “It just needed a refresh,” said General Manager Kenny Didier. “I think it was time to change it up a bit.” Centro, a “rustic Italian-inspired steakhouse with an emphasis on fresh, clean ingredients,” opened on November 4th. The all new menu features hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, house-made pastas, and sourdough brick-oven pizzas. The patio remains similar to Adega just with an updated look.
City of Shaker Heights
Memorial Day festivities set for May 29
The city of Shaker Heights will hold its Memorial Day celebration from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 29.
City of Shaker Heights debuts concept for Van Aken Bikeway project, accepting public feedback
Shaker council gives go-ahead to Lee Road Action Plan, Arcadia mixed-use development in Van Aken District
The Lee Road Action Plan got the green light from City Council Monday (March 27) to proceed next year with engineering and design for a “road diet,” bikeway and streetscape.
