CLEVELAND, Ohio — 2024 has been a big year for new foodie wins in Northeast Ohio. From pop-up restaurants to newly-opened brick-and-mortar concepts, several new dining spots have been added to Greater Cleveland’s “must-try” list.While the list of new restaurants that have opened so far in 2024 is expansive, a few have particularly made a splash in the Cleveland culinary scene. Here are 15 of the best new restaurants in Greater Cleveland.Never Say Dive4497 Broadview Rd., ClevelandNever Say Dive is an unassuming dive bar in Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood that’s serving some of the most interesting food and drinks and…

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Anyone hungry for hush puppies and fried fish? Well, if not, you will be soon because Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips is expanding in Northeast Ohio.Arthur Treacher’s fast-food seafood restaurant, which got its start in Columbus and once boasted more than 800 locations worldwide in the 1970s and ‘80s, is a shell of its former self, down to just two locally owned locations in Cuyahoga Falls and Garfield Heights. But it will open third location in Cleveland Heights before the end of the year and may add a fourth soon after that.“We are not done,” Christian Burden,…

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cuyahoga County on Monday approved $250,000 in emergency assistance to help area food pantries restock and distribute goods to residents still recovering from the strong storm earlier this month. Residents should see those benefits soon, but officials are still working out details, including which organizations will receive the county aid. The tornados that tore through Northeast Ohio suburbs on Aug. 6 left over 300,000 residents without power – some for as long as a week – forcing many residents to throw out spoiled food, the county’s Director of Health and Human Services David Merriman explained to the…

A Taste of Black Cleveland held its sixth showcase Thursday night at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The event recognized Black-owned restaurants, food trucks and online businesses across Northeast Ohio. The Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland NAACP, Black CoLabs, and Aramark partnered as hosts for the event.Around 200 guests were able to taste samples from more than 25 different chefs and restaurateurs all offering a variety of dishes including desserts. Guests were also able to vote on which food businesses should be crowned as winners for different categories.The event shines a spotlight on the diverse culture, cuisine and live entertainment in local Black communities.Black-owned…

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Most Cuyahoga County SNAP recipients will soon be automatically refunded a portion of their benefits to help them replace food lost during the major storm earlier this month, providing them with relief faster.Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients living in all but three county zip codes will see dollars added to their accounts, based on when they last received benefits.The only ZIP codes not eligible for the automatic reimbursements are 44017, 44040 and 44149, covering parts of Strongsville, Berea and Gates Mills, which were not as impacted by the storm as the rest of the county.“The closer their…

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cuyahoga County officials announced Tuesday that $250,000 in additional funds have been made available for emergency food assistance.The announcement comes weeks after a powerful storm wiped out power and rendered many Cuyahoga County residents groceries inedible.”Cuyahoga County has increased funding for emergency food assistance by $250k due to a significant increase in calls for service stemming from recent power outages,” a release from the county says.The county says it will work with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to replenish food lost in the outages.Officials say additional levy dollars were approved by the Board of Control for…

From urban farming, to support in the lunchroom, to after school activities, different organizations are working to combat food insecurity in young people. CLEVELAND — Northeast Ohio is not immune to the issue of food insecurity, especially when it comes to the youngest in our communities. According to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, one in four children in their six county service area are food insecure.  Additionally, Dr. David Margolius, director of public health for the City of Cleveland, said half of the city’s children live in poverty, with nearly 40% of households with children under 18 receiving SNAP benefits. …

CLEVELAND — As communities in Cuyahoga County continue to recover from Tuesday’s storms, local businesses and emergency services are working around the clock to restore normalcy. Bill Pauley, owner of a bar in Parma Heights, has adapted to the challenging circumstances. His usual menu is unavailable, so he’s serving from what he calls his “tornado menu.”“We had a tornado. We were closed. We didn’t have any power,” Pauley said. “Every place has to have a gimmick.”While part of his restaurant has power—enough to keep the coolers running—his main grill remains out of commission. Despite the setbacks, Pauley is making the…

The start of the school year can provide much-needed resources for Northeast Ohio families grappling with food insecurity. CLEVELAND — While the start of the school year can bring a fresh dose of nerves and excitement for many families, for some, it can also bring a sigh of relief as kids gain access to additional food resources that are critical in fighting hunger. From snacks at after-school activities to school lunches, the new year can offer additional support for families facing food insecurity.  SUBSCRIBE: Get the day’s top headlines sent to your inbox each weekday morning with the free 3News to…

The food bank confirmed Friday it purchased a building at 9830 Lorain Ave. in Cleveland to be used as a new Community Resource Center. CLEVELAND — The Greater Cleveland Food Bank (GCFB) took a step forward this week in expanding its footprint in Cleveland’s west side.  The food bank confirmed Friday it purchased a building at 9830 Lorain Ave. to be used as a new Community Resource Center as part of the third phase in its expansion project that has been in the works since 2019. The Lorain Road building will be leased to the food bank by Cuyahoga County through…