Cleveland’s fashion and culinary worlds collided at the Connor Palace Lobby in Playhouse Square, where Fashion Talks and Santé Supper Club hosted an immersive VIP dinner. Guests got a first look at 'The Runway,' enjoyed a couture-inspired menu by chef Logan Neisel, and saw live models highlight local and international designs. The event signals a bold new era for the city's creative community.

A century-old Lakewood church is reborn as Birdtown Brewing, blending local history, craft beer, and vibrant eats in a transformed space. With preserved architectural details, a basement bar featuring repurposed gym floors, and Geraci’s Restaurant’s first west side location, this new spot promises memorable vibes, diverse fare, and a welcoming atmosphere for all.

Northeast Ohio health experts are spotlighting a new wave of nutrient-dense diets that target inflammation and optimize performance. Local fitness circles are adopting routines combining specific foods—like turmeric with black pepper and creative pre- and post-workout snacks—to enhance both physical and cognitive health. These disciplined plans ban processed foods and offer smart fast-food swaps, fueling the region’s nutrition revolution.

Shores & Islands Ohio has launched free, themed digital tour trails to guide visitors through family-friendly attractions, local businesses, and hidden gems in the Sandusky area. Visitors can use their smartphones to check in at locations, earn points, and redeem prizes, making exploration fun and rewarding. From art trails to sweet treats and wildlife parks, these guides offer something for everyone seeking adventure or relaxation.

Chef Antonia Eddie is redefining the Cleveland dinner reservation with Frequencies Supper Club, a sensory-driven series where themed multicourse menus, curated playlists and immersive decor blur the line between fine dining and performance art. After its debut season, In Bloom, the project is gearing up for its summer installment, Heatwave, with limited ticket releases.

Little Caesars’ Love Kitchen is pulling into East Cleveland this week to hand out free pizza at the Salvation Army’s Doan Avenue center. The mobile restaurant will begin serving at 12:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis, with about 300 slices available. Organizers say the visit will supplement the corps’ ongoing meal programs.

Giant Eagle is recalling several prepared roasted turkey items sold in five states after metal fragments were discovered during a routine inspection at a supplier facility. The affected products include oven-roasted turkey breast, turkey meals and pot pies with Best By dates May 10-12, 2026. Customers are urged not to eat them and can seek refunds with receipts.

Northeast Ohio families eyeing a structured, high-energy escape in 2026 are increasingly turning to Orlando, where offbeat dining, SeaWorld’s Seven Seas Food Festival, and Disney Springs and Disney World planning tools are shaping vacation decisions. From bundled passes and payment plans to new dining and major attractions, Orlando is being marketed as a value-friendly family destination.

Cleveland Monsters fans will soon see a hometown favorite at Rocket Arena. Malley’s Chocolates has signed a multiyear partnership to become the official chocolate partner of the Monsters and the arena, with signature confections available at multiple locations, including CLE/MKT and private suites. The rollout aligns with the Monsters’ March 29 home game against the Utica Comets.

Cedar Point is launching Barrels & Bites, a new summer festival running June 5-28, 2026, along the park’s Frontier Trail. The event will feature tasting stations for beer, bourbon and wine paired with dishes created by the park’s culinary team, plus local artisans, limited-edition items and rotating live music. Tastings cost extra, and the festival is closed Tuesdays.

Sandusky Bay Pancake House is becoming a go-to stop for locals and tourists along Milan Road, serving scratch-made classics alongside vegan and gluten-free options. With a family-friendly dining room, patio seating and steady daily hours, the restaurant is carving out a bigger role in Erie County’s fast-growing breakfast scene.

Pi Day is back, and Northeast Ohio shoppers can score $3.14 deals on circular favorites. Giant Eagle is discounting 8-inch apple and apple crumble pies, plus rotisserie chicken pot pies, as part of its March 14 promotions. Some deals run through the weekend, but popular items can sell out fast at high-volume stores.

Golfers in Northeast Ohio are finding a way to play year-round at X-Golf, an indoor golf simulator facility with multiple locations across the region, including Broadview Heights. The venue combines high-tech golf simulators, instruction from a PGA professional, food and drinks, and event space designed for casual players, leagues and private gatherings.

A new bakery is coming to Cedar Center North this winter. Plant-based dessert brand Cinnaholic will hold its grand opening at 13953 Cedar Road in South Euclid on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, with a four-hour promotion offering $2 cinnamon rolls from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The company says its entire menu is 100% vegan and free of dairy, lactose and cholesterol.

Cleveland’s original Mac ’n’ Cheese Throwdown is back for its 10th anniversary, bringing veteran champions and new challengers together for an all-access afternoon of unlimited tastings, live music, interactive activities, and People’s Choice voting. Proceeds benefit W.A.G.S. 4 Kids, which provides service dogs to children with disabilities.

The Geauga County Maple Festival is gearing up for its 2026 centennial and is calling on local bakers to enter its annual baking contest. Entries must be made from scratch and use real maple syrup, not extract, with drop-off set for April 23 at the Chardon VFW. Organizers say newly uncovered historical footage from early festivals will be featured during the anniversary weekend.

Bialy’s Bagels in University Heights is shutting down temporarily after an awning from an adjacent business fell and damaged the bakery’s gas lines, forcing the gas to be shut off. The shop said it will be closed Wednesday and could remain closed into Thursday depending on repairs. Updates will be posted on social media and the shop’s website.

Fire Iron Golf in Shaker Heights has opened a new entertainment venue blending high-tech golf simulation with casual dining and family-friendly fun. Located at 20040 Van Aken Blvd., the facility offers Trackman golf simulator bays, high-speed swing cameras, and access to over 200 virtual golf courses.

SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, is the federal program that helps low-income individuals and families purchase groceries. The average benefit in 2024 was approximately $190 per month, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA has now warned that it is running out of funds to continue issuing those benefits due to the budget impasse in Congress.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Swensons Drive-In Restaurants announced a multiyear partnership today, that will bring the Akron-founded burger brand to Rocket Arena beginning with the 2025–26 NBA regular season, adding two new concession locations on the Street and Loudville Level concourses. “By welcoming Swensons to Rocket Arena, we’re adding a celebrated local favorite to our lineup and deepening our commitment to expanding our culinary offerings to continue creating an eleva