Hangry Brands will open Lionheart Reserve at Playhouse Square, restoring historic details and offering nitro cold brew, expanded breakfast items and catering. The shop will occupy the former Starbucks corner beneath the chandelier.

Easy Out opened on Super Bowl Sunday at 11822 Detroit Ave., pairing late-night hours and wall-to-wall TVs with elevated pub grub for game-day crowds.

A young candymaker has leased the old Brandt’s kitchen on Lost Nation Road and plans to reopen with live demonstrations in April.

Nightjar, an intimate cocktail-and-jazz lounge, opens this Friday at Eton Chagrin Boulevard with weekend live jazz, a short beer-and-wine list and small plates. Founding VIPs can sign up for waived cover and perks.

Strongsville planners approved Zest Pastry & Coffee's site plan at West 130th and Albion, clearing a key step for the new bakery and coffee shop. The owners list a full pastry menu but an opening date is not set.

Community efforts in Shaker provide numerous options for food assistance, with resources such as the United Way 211 service, the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, local pantries, and various food distribution events.

The Cleveland downtown Food Truck Series, offering over 50 local food vendors and live music, runs weekdays from May 1-Sept 30 between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at various downtown locations.

Jackpot Street Food in Mentor, Ohio offers a diverse menu, featuring wings, mac & cheese, and quesadillas, growing from a food truck to a brick-and-mortar establishment and emphasizing community involvement.

The EasyPay program in Cuyahoga County refunded over $240,000 in interest to taxpayers who prepaid their taxes, simplifying payments and providing financial benefits.

Melt Bar and Grilled in Lakewood announces its reopening with renovated features, a revised menu, and improved service after enduring financial struggles and temporary closure.

A Taco & Tequila festival with over 50 varieties is coming to Crushers Stadium in Northeast Ohio on October 5, featuring food, drinks, and entertainment.

Here's a rundown of top businesses in the city. Did your favorite make the cut?

Here's a rundown of top businesses in the city. Did your favorite make the cut?