Douglas Trattner

Cleveland

Freelance Food, Drink, and Travel Writer at Freelance

3-Time NY Times Best Selling Cookbook Author, Dining Editor at Cleveland Scene, WKYC TV correspondent (former Public Defender)

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Articles

Funshi to Bring Conveyor-Belt Sushi to Beachwood and Avon

1 week ago | clevescene.com | Douglas Trattner

[ { "name": "Real 1 Player (r2) - Inline", "component": "38482494", "insertPoint": "2/3", "requiredCountToDisplay": "9" } ] Funshi Sushi, Ramen and Boba opened in Rocky River this past March, but already the family has plans to expand the brand. Next up for the locally owned group is a location in Beachwood, specifically the former Bomba Tacos space at the corner of Cedar and Richmond (2101 Richmond Rd.).
Partners in Bobby George's Ethos Hospitality Group Buy FWD Day + Nightclub

1 week ago | clevescene.com | Douglas Trattner

For the past decade, FWD Day + Nightclub (1176 Front St.) in the Flats East Bank has been the premium destination for chill summer hangs by the pool during the day and electrifying shows with top DJ talents by night. Much of that great vibe trickled down from management, Forward Hospitality, which has been a fixture in Cleveland for years.
Review: La Playa Brings the Colorful Marisqueria From the Beaches of Mexico to the Shores of Lake Erie

1 week ago | clevescene.com | Douglas Trattner

Just weeks ago, my wife and I were enjoying a late-winter break in Mexico, specifically in a laid-back surfing town that hugged the Pacific Coast. There, seafood in all its glorious forms dominated the menus, with simply prepared items like ceviche, aguachile, seafood cocktails, fish tacos and fried whole fish highlighting the best of the day’s catch.
Great Lakes Brewing Temporarily Closed Until May 14 for Interior and Menu Refresh

1 week ago | clevescene.com | Douglas Trattner

Great Lakes Brewing (2516 Market Ave., 216-325-0226), an Ohio City staple since 1988, is getting a glow up. To stay relevant and appealing for nearly four decades requires the occasional nip and tuck – and Great Lakes has been on the receiving end of many over the years. This latest round, which necessitates the closure of the brewpub until Wednesday, May 14, is designed to usher in improvements to the space, food and atmosphere.
Five Star Sensation Returns on June 28 With Cordelia Chef Vinnie Cimino as Host

1 week ago | clevescene.com | Douglas Trattner

“It’s an incredible event,” says Cimino. “Cancer runs in my family, including my grandfather who we when I was four. Anything we can do to further the science that cures cancers and makes life easier for patients, I want to be a part of.”This year’s Honorary Chairs are Jane and Lee Seidman and Theodoros Teknos, MD, President, and Scientific Director, UH Seidman Cancer Center and the Jane and Lee Seidman Chair in Cancer Innovation.
Now Open: W Sports Bar, Cleveland's First Women's Sports Bar

1 week ago | clevescene.com | Douglas Trattner

[ { "name": "Real 1 Player (r2) - Inline", "component": "38482494", "insertPoint": "2/3", "requiredCountToDisplay": "9" } ] W Sports Bar (5428 Detroit Ave., 216-400-6268), Cleveland's first women-owned sports bar, is now open. The highly anticipated venue has settled into the former Banter spot in Detroit-Shoreway.
Soho Chicken + Whiskey to Move Into Former Xinji Noodle Space in Ohio City

1 week ago | clevescene.com | Douglas Trattner

In February, many Cleveland diners were devasted to learn that Soho Chicken + Whiskey (1889 W. 25th St.), a fixture in Ohio City since 2011, was being compelled to find a new home at the end of its current lease term, which currently runs through summer 2026. The property on West 25th Street that they have called home for 14 years was being handed over to Chipotle.
Outstanding in the Field Returns to Thaxton's Garlic Farm in Hudson

1 week ago | clevescene.com | Douglas Trattner

[ { "name": "Real 1 Player (r2) - Inline", "component": "38482494", "insertPoint": "2/3", "requiredCountToDisplay": "9" } ] We’re blessed in Northeast Ohio with a bounty of seasonal culinary events, where food, friends and the great outdoors collide to create lasting memories. Few rise to the level of Outstanding in the Field, an itinerant culinary caravan that makes annual stops in Cleveland.
Flour Restaurant Is Expanding to Brecksville With Its Second Location

2 weeks ago | clevelandmagazine.com | Douglas Trattner

Suggested: Matt Mytro Finds Inspiration From La Plaza, Mizu Sushi and Douglas Katz — Word of MouthWhen it opens later this year, Flour at Valor Acres will bring the same chef-driven Italian fare that has made it a success since chef Minnillo opened the restaurant in 2011. In addition to Flour’s handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas and seasonal features, the Brecksville spot will offer dishes available nowhere else. Diners can expect a stellar wine list, cocktail program and N/A beverage selection.
Flour Restaurant to Open Second Location at Valor Acres in Brecksville

2 weeks ago | clevescene.com | Douglas Trattner

After nearly 15 years, Flour restaurant (34205 Chagrin Blvd., 216-464-3700) in Moreland Hills will be branching out. Owner Matt Mytro has announced plans to open a second location in Brecksville, specifically in the new mixed-use living community Valor Acres. Mytro will join his colleague Dante Boccuzzi, who will open a new Japanese restaurant called Masu there sometime this summer. Flour is on pace to open in fall.