🧁 Wicked Whisk bakery brings sweet dreams to Solon this August. Pastry chef Ashley Angelone will helm the new concept from Cleveland Restaurant Management Group, offering cookies, eclairs, breads and pastries to both retail customers and CRMG restaurants. The bakery, located at 32975 Aurora Road, represents a career milestone for Angelone, who previously worked at Capriccio's and OddFellows. Having refined her skills under consultant Brad Friedlander since 2012, Angelone hopes her creations will evoke childhood nostalgia for customers, saying "a little bite means so much."
Read more
🍣 Chef's sushi passion leads to new Ohio City restaurant. Carmen Paponetti is preparing to open Domo Yakitori and Sushi on Lorain Avenue, bringing his culinary expertise back to Cleveland after a three-year hiatus from sushi. The 800-square-foot space will focus primarily on takeout with an expanded, innovative sushi menu—a shift from his previous Shaker Heights location that closed in 2023. Despite the name, the new restaurant won't feature yakitori (grilled skewered food) but will instead concentrate on what customers truly want: exceptional sushi with premium ingredients. Paponetti, who honed his sushi skills under restaurateur Zack Bruell, also runs Timber Kitchen & Social in Willowick.
Read more
🗳️ Richmond Heights council president seeks second term to continue progress. Bobby Jordan, who narrowly made it onto the ballot in 2021 before defeating longtime incumbent Eloise Henry, has announced his re-election bid. The former school board chair touts achievements including infrastructure improvements, business expansion, and transparent governance during his first term. Jordan highlights his background as a social worker, union representative, and advocate for special needs families as foundation for his leadership approach. His campaign has secured endorsements from Mayor Kim Thomas and numerous other Ohio political figures.
Read more
83%
Luxury sanctuary backing private woods: Priced at $650,000, this Laurel Springs one-owner home boasts gracious entry, first-floor office, expansive owner's suite with sitting room, and finished basement—all backing to a private nature sanctuary with community pool access.
Cozy ranch needs personal touch: List price: $249,900. This three-bedroom ranch offers one-floor living with newer HVAC and a backup generator, requiring only personal touches to make it home.
Historic gem near downtown amenities: Priced at $325,000, this historic 1890 colonial near Chardon Square blends classic charm with modern updates, featuring five potential bedrooms, multiple living spaces, and recent mechanical improvements within walking distance to downtown amenities.