Local Food Economy

Breaking Ground

Chef Brandon Chrostowski’s first day working with Chef Klopotenko (left) in Ukraine

EDWINS founder spends birthday serving food in Ukraine, living in war, getting James Beard nod

Karin Connelly RiceTuesday, January 31, 2023

The five-course dinner will feature a ribeye fourth course with whipped potato, winter vegetable ragout, charred leek, local mushrooms and a veal demi

Welcome to The Chefs Table: Local chef brings a nomadic flare to her inspired dishes

Karin Connelly RiceTuesday, January 10, 2023

Cleveland Glögg for the holidays

Skål! Back by popular demand, StoneWater reprises Cleveland Glögg for the holidays

Karin Connelly RiceWednesday, November 16, 2022

Breaking Ground

The Diner on 55th

Time tripping: Cruise back to the 1950s at The Diner on 55th

Dana ShugrueTuesday, November 15, 2022

SoCo Tahini on Sweet Potato.

SoCo Tahini and Anti-Defamation League partner to fight hate

FreshWater StaffMonday, November 14, 2022

Breaking Ground

Avocado Toast with Savory Chana CHUTNI PUNCH

Packing a punch: Entrepreneur offers flavors of India with line of finishing spices

Karin Connelly RiceThursday, November 10, 2022

Jan Ridgeway

Guiding light: Jan Ridgeway has spent years, her own money, on aiding CLE's most needy

Grant SegallTuesday, November 8, 2022

Breaking Ground

The Greater Cleveland Food Bank

Greater Cleveland Food Bank completes first phase of its expansion plan

Karin Connelly RiceThursday, November 3, 2022

Astoria’s Pastitsio: Layered Penne Pasta with Seasoned Beef. Topped with Béchamel

Get your grub on: Cleveland Restaurant Week is underway

Karin Connelly RiceWednesday, November 2, 2022

Capitol TheaterCapitol Theater

Capitol centennial celebration, take two: Capitol Theatre will celebrate 101 years this weekend

Karin Connelly RiceThursday, October 20, 2022

StoneWater Rustic Grill’s new cocktail, Cleveland Spiked Apple Cider

A hard fall: StoneWater Rustic Grill creates new cocktail, Cleveland Spiked Apple Cider

FreshWater StaffWednesday, October 12, 2022

On a typical Thursday, cars line up at Muny Lot for about a mile and an hour to get the Food Bank’s potatoes, watermelons, English muffins, and more.

Food Justice: Many Clevelanders struggle for healthy, affordable food

Grant SegallThursday, October 6, 2022

Taste of the Browns

Taste of the Browns returns to benefit Greater Cleveland Food Bank

FreshWater StaffWednesday, August 31, 2022

Breaking Ground

Tahini Heirloom Tomato Salad

Delicious traditions: SoCo Tahini brings bold flavors to CLE

Karin Connelly RiceWednesday, August 17, 2022

Breaking Ground

Don's Lighthouse

Don’s Lighthouse: The North Coast legacy created by a German immigrant and entrepreneur

Tom MatowitzThursday, July 28, 2022

Tesia McDonald, a Central neighborhood resident, must walk at least 30 minutes to the nearest grocery store, a difficult task considering she’s shopping for her four children. She’s seen here with a kitten she’s raising.

Food desert: Central residents long for a grocery store as negotiations drag on

Conor MorrisTuesday, July 26, 2022

50 students from Save Our Children Elyria were at Spice Acres before the July 4 holiday to tour the farm and harvest produce from the Learning Garden.

Growing season: Spice Field Kitchen uses summer plants to teach kids about local food

Karin Connelly RiceThursday, July 14, 2022

Juneteenth celebration in Coventry VillageJuneteenth celebration in Coventry Village

Block party: Coventry Road to close for Juneteenth celebration

Thursday, June 16, 2022

Breaking Ground

Gateway 105 Farmers' Market

Healthy Communities

Growing roots: Gateway 105 Farmers’ Market returns to Glenville, in a new home and location

Karin Connelly RiceThursday, May 12, 2022

Breaking Ground

Buildings & Food Hospitality Group

Perfect pairings: Good Company joins Buildings & Food Hospitality Group

Karin Connelly RiceWednesday, May 4, 2022

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Local Food Economy

autumn skoczen

autumn skoczen

City: Broadview Heights

Meet Autumn Skoczen, founder of Auts Tipse Treats, a Broadview Heights maker of the first-ever cupcake shot.

steve demoulpied

steve demoulpied

City: Cleveland Heights

Meet Steve deMoulpied, founder of PrestoFresh Grocery Delivery, a Cleveland Heights online grocer with 10 employees and plans to expand to 15-20 shortly.

adam fleischer

adam fleischer

City: Cleveland Heights

Meet Adam Fleischer, co-founder of the Wine Spot in Cleveland Heights, a fine wine and craft beer destination.

terry frick

terry frick

City: Ohio City

Meet Terry Frick, founder of Frickaccio’s Pizza Market in the West Side Market and Fairview. Frickaccio’s is the maker of the Famous Pizza Bagel, better known as the Pizagle.

tom lix

tom lix

City: Downtown

Meet Tom Lix, founder of Cleveland Whiskey.

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