University Heights' longtime Jack's Deli closed suddenly as owner Don Apel blamed rising meat costs and razor‑thin margins. The Cedar Road storefront is now shuttered.

The Last Page team is converting the Corner Provisions space at 1070 Ghent Rd into 1818 American Grille, a wood‑fire‑focused American grille opening in phases this summer.

Kate’s Fish has delayed its Tremont restaurant to late 2026, but owner Tom McIntyre is keeping demand hot with sold‑out lobster‑roll pop‑ups at the West Side Market. The next pop‑up is scheduled for May 16.

FrankieLynn Hotdogs is moving from a cart to a shop at 2023 Broadview Rd. in Old Brooklyn, with a mostly carryout model and an expanded menu. Local suppliers will remain central to the menu and retail shelf.

Inner Circle Tavern quietly opened in April in Aurora’s former James Place space, offering a French‑leaning, 45‑seat dinner menu. Early reviews have been positive.

Rocky River Brewing Co. will reopen in early June after a June 24, 2025 roof fire. Owner Gary Cintron rebuilt the space and brought in a new head brewer.

The Galley will open inside the new Parker Community Sailing Center at East 55th Marina, serving smokehouse plates, rooftop views and weekend brunch when it starts service in mid‑June.

Downtown Akron's Spaghetti Warehouse will close its South Main location on Sunday, May 17, with limited final‑week hours and a pared‑down menu announced.

Noble Beast will convert the former Bookhouse on West 25th into Anthology Cask House — a compact pub for cask ales and imported drafts with food by Little Cloud.

Matt Fish is opening Proof Public House in Ohio City this June — a roughly 50‑seat spot at 4116 Lorain Ave with a Southern Pride smoker and an all‑day menu.

Rising beef costs are squeezing Cleveland burger menus. Some owners are weighing modest price hikes while diners shift to cheaper proteins.

Minneapolis import LeBurger 4304 opened in the INTRO complex and is winning fans with a foie‑topped La Royale, thrice‑cooked fries and $6 drafts. The menu leans French while staying proudly burger‑centric.

Saucy Brew Works has closed its Pinecrest taproom in Orange Village as the company refocuses on other locations and a downtown Urban Meyer’s Pint House project.