{
  "name": "Greater Cleveland restaurant openings and closings",
  "source": "https://clevelandfoodservice.com/openings/",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0 — attribution to the Cleveland Foodservice Guide",
  "generated": "2026-08-10T03:49:54.495Z",
  "count": 33,
  "rows": [
    {
      "id": "juans-pizza-lakewood",
      "name": "Juan's Pizza",
      "status": "announced",
      "date": "2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "quarter",
      "city": "Lakewood",
      "category": "Pizzeria",
      "ownership": "independent",
      "notes": "From Juan Vergara, in the former Barroco space. Reported as opening in fall 2026.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Scene — Juan Vergara to open Juan's Pizza in Lakewood this fall",
          "url": "https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/juan-vergara-to-open-juans-pizza-in-lakewood-this-fall/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "dahlia-coffee-old-brooklyn",
      "name": "Dahlia Coffee",
      "status": "announced",
      "date": "2026-08-16T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "day",
      "city": "Cleveland",
      "neighborhood": "Old Brooklyn",
      "url": "https://dahliacoffeeco.com/",
      "category": "Coffee shop",
      "ownership": "local-chain",
      "notes": "Second location for Natalia Alcazar, bringing the Central American-focused coffee program to Old Brooklyn with expanded food and space for local partnerships and events.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Magazine — Dahlia Coffee to open in Old Brooklyn on Sunday, Aug. 16",
          "url": "https://clevelandmagazine.com/articles/dahlia-coffee-to-open-in-old-brooklyn-on-sunday-aug-16/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "anthology-cask-house",
      "name": "Anthology Cask House",
      "status": "announced",
      "date": "2026-08-14T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "day",
      "city": "Cleveland",
      "neighborhood": "Ohio City",
      "address": "1526 W 25th St",
      "category": "Brewery and bar",
      "ownership": "independent",
      "notes": "Cask ale house from Shaun Yasaki in the former Bookhouse Brewing space, brewing on site with brewer Logan Buckley-Neff. Connects physically to Little Cloud next door for kitchen service.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Scene — First Look: Anthology Cask House, opening in Ohio City Friday, August 14",
          "url": "https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/first-look-anthology-cask-house-opening-in-ohio-city-friday-aug-14/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "red-steakhouse-eton",
      "name": "RED the Steakhouse",
      "status": "announced",
      "date": "2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "day",
      "city": "Woodmere",
      "neighborhood": "Eton Chagrin Boulevard",
      "address": "28869 Chagrin Blvd",
      "url": "https://www.redthesteakhouse.com/",
      "category": "Steakhouse",
      "ownership": "local-chain",
      "notes": "Relocation rather than a new concept: RED closed its Pinecrest location in Orange on February 28 and moved back to the Chagrin Boulevard corridor where it started more than 20 years ago. Takes the former Heritage Steak & Whiskey space. Coverage gives a ribbon cutting on August 12 and opening to the public August 13; we have not yet confirmed it is serving.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Scene — Red the Steakhouse to open August 13th at Eton Chagrin Boulevard",
          "url": "https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/red-the-steakhouse-to-open-august-13th-at-eton-chagrin-boulevard-in-woodmere/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        },
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Jewish News — RED the Steakhouse to open at Eton Chagrin Boulevard Aug. 12",
          "url": "https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/features/nosh/red-the-steakhouse-to-open-at-eton-chagrin-boulevard-aug-12/article_14aa6f24-d226-4ed7-8fc6-6217d8c4f986.amp.html",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "heinens-downtown-closed",
      "name": "Heinen's Downtown",
      "status": "closed",
      "date": "2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "day",
      "city": "Cleveland",
      "neighborhood": "Downtown",
      "address": "900 Euclid Ave.",
      "url": "https://www.heinens.com/",
      "category": "Grocery and prepared foods",
      "ownership": "regional-chain",
      "notes": "Closed after 11 years in the former Cleveland Trust rotunda, leaving downtown without a full-service grocery. Co-president Tom Heinen told Signal Cleveland the store lost more than $18 million over its run. The company said staff were offered roles at its other locations. Included here because prepared foods and the in-store kitchen were a licensed food operation, and because the loss of downtown’s only full grocery changes sourcing options for operators in the core.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland 19 — Heinen’s closing downtown Cleveland location on Friday",
          "url": "https://www.cleveland19.com/2026/07/31/heinens-closing-downtown-cleveland-location-friday/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        },
        {
          "label": "Signal Cleveland — Heinen’s lost $18M on downtown store, co-president says",
          "url": "https://signalcleveland.org/downtown-cleveland-heinens-grocery-store-closure/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "skyway-fairlawn-closed",
      "name": "Skyway Drive-In",
      "status": "closed",
      "date": "2026-07-11T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "day",
      "city": "Fairlawn",
      "category": "Drive-in restaurant",
      "ownership": "independent",
      "notes": "The last remaining Skyway, closed after 74 years — it opened in 1952. Reported that the lot has been bought for a drive-thru coffee chain.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Scene — Skyway Drive-In ends its 74-year run",
          "url": "https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/skyway-drive-in-ends-its-74-year-run/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        },
        {
          "label": "Fox 8 — Last Skyway drive-in restaurant closes in Fairlawn",
          "url": "https://fox8.com/news/last-skyway-drive-in-restaurant-closes-in-fairlawn/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "shinto-legacy-village",
      "name": "Shinto Japanese Steakhouse",
      "status": "announced",
      "date": "2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "quarter",
      "city": "Lyndhurst",
      "neighborhood": "Legacy Village",
      "address": "25001 Cedar Rd",
      "url": "https://shintoexperience.com/",
      "category": "Japanese steakhouse",
      "ownership": "local-chain",
      "notes": "Third Northeast Ohio location for the existing group, reported as opening in summer. Not yet confirmed open.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Scene — Shinto Japanese Steakhouse expanding to east side with new Legacy Village location",
          "url": "https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/shinto-japanese-steakhouse-expanding-to-east-side-with-new-legacy-village-location-45656720/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "edwins-oyster-bar",
      "name": "EDWINS Oyster Bar",
      "status": "open",
      "date": "2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "month",
      "city": "Cleveland Heights",
      "url": "https://edwinsrestaurant.org/oyster-bar/",
      "category": "Oyster bar and seafood",
      "ownership": "local-chain",
      "notes": "French-style seafood room from Brandon Chrostowski's EDWINS group, steps from the original restaurant and around the corner from the training classroom. Runs on the same mission — culinary training and employment for people affected by the criminal justice system. Open Monday to Saturday, 4pm to midnight. Reported as opening in July; we have not confirmed the exact day.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland 19 — EDWINS opens new oyster bar in Cleveland Heights",
          "url": "https://www.cleveland19.com/2026/07/22/taste-paris-comes-cleveland-heights-edwins-opens-new-oyster-bar/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        },
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Scene — EDWINS expands with new oyster bar",
          "url": "https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/food-news/edwins-to-open-new-oyster-bar-in-cleveland-heights/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "el-kiosquito-detroit",
      "name": "El Kiosquito on Detroit",
      "status": "open",
      "date": "2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "month",
      "city": "Cleveland",
      "neighborhood": "Gordon Square",
      "category": "Puerto Rican restaurant",
      "ownership": "independent",
      "notes": "Jose Pagan’s first full-service restaurant, in the former Rincon Criollo space, with a newly issued liquor permit. Pagan continues to run his original stall at CentroVilla25, the Clark-Fulton food hall that incubated the business. Reported as open in late July; we have not confirmed the first day of service.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Scene — El Kiosquito on Detroit now open in Gordon Square",
          "url": "https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/food-news/el-kiosquito-on-detroit-now-open-in-gordon-square/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "the-james-at-gigis",
      "name": "The James at Gigi’s",
      "status": "open",
      "date": "2026-07-01T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "month",
      "city": "Cleveland Heights",
      "neighborhood": "Cedar-Fairmount",
      "address": "3475 Fairmount Blvd.",
      "url": "https://www.gigisonfairmount.com/the-james",
      "category": "Cocktail bar",
      "ownership": "independent",
      "notes": "Cocktail lounge from Gia and James Patch, adjoining their Gigi’s on Fairmount. The group has grown from a 45-seat wine bar in 2013 to roughly 120 indoor seats plus a 60-seat patio across connected spaces. Reported as open in late July; we have not confirmed the first day of service.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Scene — The James at Gigi’s now open in Cleveland Heights",
          "url": "https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/the-james-at-gigis-now-open-in-cleveland-heights/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "proof-public-house",
      "name": "Proof Public House",
      "status": "open",
      "date": "2026-06-15T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "day",
      "city": "Cleveland",
      "neighborhood": "Ohio City",
      "address": "4116 Lorain Ave.",
      "url": "https://proofcleveland.com/",
      "category": "Tavern",
      "ownership": "independent",
      "notes": "Melt Bar and Grilled founder Matt Fish returning with a neighborhood tavern serving sandwiches, smoked meats and cocktails, in the former Proof BBQ space. The build kept relics of Speak in Tongues, the punk venue that occupied the building in the 1990s.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Scene — First Look: Proof Public House, opening Monday, June 15 in Ohio City",
          "url": "https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/first-look-proof-public-house-opening-monday-june-15-in-ohio-city/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        },
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Scene — At Proof Public House, Matt Fish delivers a no-frills neighborhood tavern",
          "url": "https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/at-proof-public-house-matt-fish-delivers-a-no-frills-neighborhood-tavern/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "rocky-river-brewing-reopened",
      "name": "Rocky River Brewing Company",
      "status": "reopened",
      "date": "2026-06-01T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "day",
      "city": "Rocky River",
      "url": "https://www.rockyriverbrewco.com/",
      "category": "Brewpub",
      "ownership": "independent",
      "notes": "Reopened almost a year after a June 2025 fire that caused around $3 million in damage, started accidentally by a construction crew working on the roof. Owner Gary Cintron used the closure to replace floors, ceilings, furniture, restrooms, TVs, sound system, beer lines and beer tower. An earlier target of March 2026 slipped.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland 19 — Rocky River Brewing Company reopens after devastating 2025 fire",
          "url": "https://www.cleveland19.com/2026/06/01/rocky-river-brewing-company-reopens-after-devastating-2025-fire/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        },
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Scene — Rocky River Brewing Co. to reopen in early June",
          "url": "https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/rocky-river-brewing-co-to-reopen-in-early-june/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "noble-beast-biergarten",
      "name": "Noble Beast Biergarten",
      "status": "announced",
      "date": "2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "quarter",
      "city": "Cleveland",
      "neighborhood": "Ohio City",
      "address": "3801-3815 Lorain Ave",
      "url": "https://www.noblebeastbeer.com/",
      "category": "Beer garden and restaurant",
      "ownership": "local-chain",
      "notes": "Year-round indoor-outdoor beer garden from the Noble Beast owners, with a full kitchen under chef-partner James Redford. Owners targeted patio season 2026; not yet confirmed open.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Scene — Noble Beast Biergarten on pace to open spring 2026 in Ohio City",
          "url": "https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/noble-beast-biergarten-on-pace-to-open-spring-of-2026-in-ohio-city-47062138/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "paper-tiger-tremont",
      "name": "Paper Tiger",
      "status": "announced",
      "date": "2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "quarter",
      "city": "Cleveland",
      "neighborhood": "Tremont",
      "address": "2258 Professor Ave",
      "category": "American-Chinese restaurant",
      "ownership": "local-chain",
      "notes": "From Hangry Brands, in the former Crust space, sharing a building with Danny's Breakroom. Reported as targeting early spring 2026; we have not confirmed it opened, and the target date has passed.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Crain's Cleveland Business — Hangry Brands expands Tremont footprint with Paper Tiger",
          "url": "https://www.crainscleveland.com/restaurants/hangry-brands-expands-tremont-footprint-paper-tiger",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "witch-doctor-old-brooklyn",
      "name": "The Witch Doctor",
      "status": "announced",
      "date": "2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "quarter",
      "city": "Cleveland",
      "neighborhood": "Old Brooklyn",
      "category": "Cocktail bar",
      "ownership": "independent",
      "notes": "Botanically themed cocktail bar and lounge, reported as opening in spring. Not yet confirmed open.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Scene — The Witch Doctor, a botanically themed bar, set to open this spring in Old Brooklyn",
          "url": "https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/the-witch-doctor-a-botanically-themed-bar-set-to-open-this-spring-in-old-brooklyn-45676153/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "birdtown-brewing-lakewood",
      "name": "Birdtown Brewing",
      "status": "open",
      "date": "2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "month",
      "city": "Lakewood",
      "url": "https://www.birdtownbrewing.com/",
      "category": "Brewery",
      "ownership": "independent",
      "notes": "Reported as opening in mid-April 2026; exact day not confirmed.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Scene — Last Week in Cleveland Food News: Birdtown Brewing, Lola's Bistro and more",
          "url": "https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/food-news/last-week-in-cleveland-food-news-birdtown-brewing-lolas-bistro-and-more/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "paradise-indian-downtown",
      "name": "Paradise Indian Cuisine",
      "status": "open",
      "date": "2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "month",
      "city": "Cleveland",
      "neighborhood": "Downtown",
      "url": "https://paradiseindiancuisine.us/",
      "category": "Indian restaurant",
      "ownership": "local-chain",
      "notes": "Fourth location for the local group.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Scene — Last Week in Cleveland Food News: Birdtown Brewing, Lola's Bistro and more",
          "url": "https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/food-news/last-week-in-cleveland-food-news-birdtown-brewing-lolas-bistro-and-more/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "the-hive-bainbridge",
      "name": "The Hive",
      "status": "open",
      "date": "2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "month",
      "city": "Bainbridge",
      "address": "8200 E. Washington St.",
      "url": "https://thehivechagrin.com/",
      "category": "Restaurant, market and event venue",
      "ownership": "independent",
      "notes": "A 68,000-square-foot conversion of the former Chagrin Cinemas by Kimberly McCune Gibson and Jimmy Gibson, holding a 245-seat restaurant called Timberfire, a speakeasy called The Woodshed, a prepared-foods market, a single-screen cinema and an event venue. Timberfire revives a lodge restaurant that burned down in 2005. Grand opening was April 15, 2026. Note for anyone checking permits: the address carries a Chagrin Falls mailing address but the site sits in Bainbridge Township, Geauga County.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Scene — Last Week in Cleveland Food News: Birdtown Brewing, Lola's Bistro and more",
          "url": "https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/food-news/last-week-in-cleveland-food-news-birdtown-brewing-lolas-bistro-and-more/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        },
        {
          "label": "News 5 Cleveland — The Hive entertainment hub opens in Bainbridge",
          "url": "https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/oh-geauga/the-hive-entertainment-hub-opens-in-bainbridge-and-revives-a-popular-restaurant-destroyed-by-a-fire",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "inner-circle-tavern-aurora",
      "name": "Inner Circle Tavern",
      "status": "open",
      "date": "2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "month",
      "city": "Aurora",
      "address": "271 E. Garfield Rd.",
      "url": "https://www.innercircletavern.com/",
      "category": "Bistro",
      "ownership": "independent",
      "seats": 45,
      "notes": "French-inspired small plates and mains from chef Kyle Hilfer, in a converted house that previously held James Place for 17 years and then a short-lived Rockfish. Opened by Luke Haldeman, formerly of the 56 Kitchen group.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Scene — Now open: Inner Circle Tavern in Aurora",
          "url": "https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/now-open-inner-circle-tavern-in-aurora/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "cafe-nocturno-downtown",
      "name": "Café Nocturno",
      "status": "open",
      "date": "2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "month",
      "city": "Cleveland",
      "neighborhood": "Downtown",
      "address": "236 Euclid Ave.",
      "category": "Café and bakery",
      "ownership": "independent",
      "notes": "Late-night dessert and coffee café from Phil Davis, open 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily. The business opened a month earlier as Pasteleria y Café and repositioned to a late-night concept after customer feedback — recorded here as one business, under the name it now trades as.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Scene — Pasteleria y Café rebrands as Café Nocturno with a focus on late-night desserts",
          "url": "https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/food-news/pasteleria-y-cafe-rebrands-as-cafe-nocturno-with-focus-on-late-night-desserts/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "evoo-legacy-village",
      "name": "EVOO",
      "status": "open",
      "date": "2026-03-01T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "month",
      "city": "Lyndhurst",
      "neighborhood": "Legacy Village",
      "url": "https://www.evoocleveland.com/",
      "category": "Greek and Mediterranean restaurant",
      "ownership": "independent",
      "notes": "Wood-fired Greek-Mediterranean from Brad Friedlander and Michael DuBois, with a 16-seat bar. Reported as opening late March 2026; we have not confirmed the exact day.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Scene — First Look: EVOO, opening in March at Legacy Village",
          "url": "https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/first-look-evoo-opening-at-legacy-in-lyndhurst/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "domo-ohio-city",
      "name": "Domo Yakitori and Sushi",
      "status": "announced",
      "date": "2026-03-01T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "month",
      "city": "Cleveland",
      "neighborhood": "Ohio City",
      "address": "3924 Lorain Ave",
      "url": "https://www.domosushi.shop/",
      "category": "Japanese restaurant",
      "ownership": "independent",
      "notes": "From chef Carmen Paponetti. Reported in March 2026 as awaiting final inspections and expected to open within days or weeks; we have not confirmed the opening.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Magazine — Domo Sushi readies Ohio City debut",
          "url": "https://clevelandmagazine.com/articles/domo-sushi-readies-ohio-city-debut-first-look/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "red-steakhouse-pinecrest-closed",
      "name": "RED the Steakhouse — Pinecrest",
      "status": "closed",
      "date": "2026-02-28T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "day",
      "city": "Orange",
      "neighborhood": "Pinecrest",
      "url": "https://www.redthesteakhouse.com/",
      "category": "Steakhouse",
      "ownership": "local-chain",
      "notes": "Closed as part of a relocation to Eton Chagrin Boulevard in Woodmere, not a shutdown of the business.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Jewish News — RED the Steakhouse to open at Eton Chagrin Boulevard",
          "url": "https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/features/nosh/red-the-steakhouse-to-open-at-eton-chagrin-boulevard-aug-12/article_14aa6f24-d226-4ed7-8fc6-6217d8c4f986.amp.html",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "rosy-ohio-city",
      "name": "Rosy",
      "status": "open",
      "date": "2026-02-26T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "day",
      "city": "Cleveland",
      "neighborhood": "Ohio City",
      "url": "https://www.rosy.restaurant/",
      "category": "Restaurant",
      "ownership": "local-chain",
      "notes": "Second restaurant from the Cordelia team, Andrew Watts and Vinnie Cimino. Central European-influenced shareables and hearth cooking.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Scene — ROSY in Ohio City to open Thursday, February 26",
          "url": "https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/rosy-in-ohio-city-to-open-on-thursday-february-26/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        },
        {
          "label": "Axios Cleveland — Rosy in Ohio City",
          "url": "https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/19/rosy-in-ohio-city-is-another-home-run-from-cordelia-s-vinnie-cimino",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "saffron-patch-legacy-village",
      "name": "Saffron Patch",
      "status": "open",
      "date": "2026-02-23T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "day",
      "city": "Lyndhurst",
      "neighborhood": "Legacy Village",
      "address": "25385 Cedar Rd",
      "url": "https://www.thesaffronpatch.com/",
      "category": "Indian restaurant",
      "ownership": "local-chain",
      "notes": "Additional location for the existing local Indian restaurant group.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Scene — First Look: Saffron Patch, opening at Legacy Village Monday, February 23",
          "url": "https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/first-look-saffron-patch-opening-at-legacy-village-on-monday-february-23/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "nightjar-woodmere",
      "name": "Nightjar",
      "status": "open",
      "date": "2026-01-01T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "year",
      "city": "Woodmere",
      "neighborhood": "Eton Chagrin Boulevard",
      "url": "https://www.nightjarjazzbar.com/",
      "category": "Cocktail and jazz bar",
      "ownership": "independent",
      "notes": "From Sam Friedman of City Goods and Michael Paley of Cent' Anni. Reported as debuting in 2026 without a month, so the date is recorded to the year only.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Scene — 21 new Cleveland restaurants and bars debuting soon",
          "url": "https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/food-news/21-new-cleveland-restaurants-and-bars-debuting-soon/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "lao-sze-chuan-strongsville",
      "name": "Lao Sze Chuan",
      "status": "announced",
      "date": "2026-01-01T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "quarter",
      "city": "Strongsville",
      "neighborhood": "SouthPark Mall",
      "url": "https://www.laoszechuanohio.com/",
      "category": "Sichuan restaurant",
      "ownership": "regional-chain",
      "notes": "Second area location, taking the former Red Lobster space at SouthPark Mall. Reported as opening in winter; not yet confirmed open.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Scene — Lao Sze Chuan to open in Strongsville",
          "url": "https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/lao-sze-chuan-to-open-in-strongsville-46709242/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "1818-american-grille-bath",
      "name": "1818 American Grille",
      "status": "open",
      "date": "2026-01-01T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "year",
      "city": "Bath",
      "address": "1070 Ghent Rd.",
      "url": "https://www.1818grille.com/",
      "category": "American restaurant",
      "ownership": "independent",
      "notes": "Live-fire American cooking from Todd Leebow, Jon Gross and chef Brad Race, the team behind The Last Page at Pinecrest, in the former Corner Provisions space. Opened in phases: the Grille Room and covered patio first, with the main and private dining rooms following later in the summer. Open as of August 2026; no source gives a first-service date, so the year is all we will assert. Note for anyone checking permits: the address carries an Akron mailing address but the site sits in Bath Township, Summit County — the township and the county health district, not the City of Akron, are the agencies involved.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Scene — The Last Page owners to open 1818 American Grille in Bath",
          "url": "https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/the-last-page-owners-to-open-1818-american-grille-in-bath/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        },
        {
          "label": "1818 American Grille — official site (Grille Room listed as now open)",
          "url": "https://www.1818grille.com/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "frankielynn-old-brooklyn",
      "name": "FrankieLynn Hotdogs",
      "status": "announced",
      "date": "2026-01-01T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "year",
      "city": "Cleveland",
      "neighborhood": "Old Brooklyn",
      "address": "2023 Broadview Rd.",
      "url": "https://frankielynncle.com/",
      "category": "Hot dogs — quick service",
      "ownership": "independent",
      "notes": "Rachel Ventura and Lloyd Foust converting a cart that has run since 2022 into a brick-and-mortar counter built around fast pickup, with a handful of seats. The menu is sourced almost entirely from Cleveland producers, including J&J Czuchraj franks from the West Side Market and bread from Leavened. Reported as hoping to open before the end of 2026; no firmer date has been published.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Scene — FrankieLynn Hotdogs to open brick-and-mortar spot in Old Brooklyn",
          "url": "https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/frankielynn-hotdogs-to-open-brick-and-mortar-spot-in-old-brooklyn/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "le-burger-4304",
      "name": "Le Burger 4304",
      "status": "open",
      "date": "2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "day",
      "city": "Cleveland",
      "neighborhood": "Ohio City",
      "address": "2407 Lorain Ave",
      "url": "https://www.leburgercleveland.com/",
      "category": "Burger restaurant",
      "ownership": "independent",
      "notes": "Took the Pioneer space at Intro and reworked it into a full-service operation with draft beer, wine and cocktails. Later coverage in April 2026 confirms it operating.",
      "confidence": "confirmed",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Scene — First Look: Le Burger 4304, opening at Intro December 17",
          "url": "https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/first-look-le-burger-4304-opening-at-intro-in-ohio-city-on-dec-17th/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        },
        {
          "label": "Axios Cleveland — LeBurger 4304 in Ohio City",
          "url": "https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/04/30/leburger-4304-ohio-city",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "mason-social-mentor",
      "name": "Mason Social",
      "status": "open",
      "date": "2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "month",
      "city": "Mentor",
      "url": "https://www.masonsocialmentor.com/",
      "category": "Bar and restaurant",
      "ownership": "local-chain",
      "notes": "From Cleveland Restaurant Group, in the former Melt Bar and Grilled space. Sports bar and honky-tonk format.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Crain's Cleveland Business — Cleveland Restaurant Group opens Mason Social",
          "url": "https://www.crainscleveland.com/restaurants/cleveland-restaurant-group-opens-mason-social/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "pioneer-intro-closed",
      "name": "Pioneer",
      "status": "closed",
      "date": "2025-12-01T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "month",
      "city": "Cleveland",
      "neighborhood": "Ohio City",
      "address": "2407 Lorain Ave",
      "category": "Restaurant",
      "ownership": "independent",
      "notes": "Closed at Intro and replaced by Le Burger 4304 in the same space. Recorded from coverage of the successor; we have not independently confirmed a closing date, so the month is the successor's opening month rather than a stated one.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Magazine — Pioneer out, Le Burger 4304 in as Jaja gets a new look",
          "url": "https://clevelandmagazine.com/articles/pioneer-out-le-burger-4304-in-as-jaja-gets-a-new-look/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "pin-high-bay-village",
      "name": "Pin High",
      "status": "open",
      "date": "2025-11-07T00:00:00.000Z",
      "datePrecision": "day",
      "city": "Bay Village",
      "url": "https://www.pinhighbay.com/",
      "category": "Golf simulator and bar",
      "ownership": "independent",
      "notes": "Golf simulator facility serving beer, wine, cocktails and snacks.",
      "confidence": "reported",
      "sources": [
        {
          "label": "Cleveland Scene — 21 new Cleveland restaurants and bars debuting soon",
          "url": "https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/food-news/21-new-cleveland-restaurants-and-bars-debuting-soon/",
          "checked": "2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}