DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast

In episode 40 of DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast, hosts Josh Duke and Alex Darus are joined by Paris Wolfe to explore the new menu at Lakewood's Rood Food & Pie. Josh and Alex also share updates on Pulpo Beer Company in Willoughby, which is closing, and Brewella’s in Lakewood, which is expanding.

In episode 39 of DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast, hosts Josh Duke and Alex Darus talk about the annual Cleveland Pickle Fest event this weekend. Plus, Marc Bona discusses menu changes and renovations at Melt Bar and Grilled before Paris Wolfe stops by to chat about three new restaurants – Masa & Agave, Coyoacán Taqueria and Jamerican Kitchen.

In episode 38 of DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast, hosts Josh Duke and Alex Darus talk about two new restaurants in Greater Cleveland – the Friars' Table downtown and Via Roma in North Royalton. Plus, Paris Wolfe stops by to chat about clambakes in Cleveland before Peter Chakerian discusses the tradition of chili cook-offs in Northeast Ohio.

In episode 37 of DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast, hosts Josh Duke and Alex Darus talk about the opening of the new Artis steakhouse in Lakewood. Plus, they chat about some of their favorite bars in town to cheer on the Cleveland Browns ahead of the 2024 NFL season. Marc Bona stops by the show to talk about judging the microbrew competition at the 2024 Cleveland Oktoberfest celebration. Finally, Peter Charkerian shares about his recent visits to the top three restaurants that won cleveland.com's best breakfasts contest.

In episode 36 of DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast, hosts Josh Duke and Alex Darus, along with Marc Bona, talk about Nighttown's sudden closure in Cleveland Heights. The crew also discusses Jolene's Honky Tonk, a new country-themed bar coming to East 4th Street. The trio also chat about their favorite bites from the recent Taste of Black Cleveland: The Food Showcase 6.0 event before Paris Wolfe stops by to talk about Oktoberfest season in Northeast Ohio. 

In episode 35, hosts Josh Duke and Alex Darus, along with Paris Wolfe, discuss the opening of 3 Roses in Little Italy and Vacancy Lounge in Cuyahoga Falls. Later, Peter Chakerian joins to share how the "Best of Cleveland" team is close to finding the top breakfast spots in the area. Finally, Marc Bona drops by to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Butcher and the Brewer on East 4th Street.

In episode 34, host Alex Darus is joined by Peter Chakerian to talk about marijuana edibles now that recreational dispensaries are open for business in Northeast Ohio. Chakerian also discusses ranking 38 Little Debbie's treats after Paris Wolfe stops by the show to explain foraging for food in Greater Cleveland.  

In episode 33, hosts Josh Duke and Alex Darus along with Paris Wolfe discuss the closing of Salt+, the what to expect from Little Italy's Feast of Assumption this year and the fun and free events being hosted by Yelp Cleveland throughout August.

In episode 32, hosts Josh Duke and Alex Darus along with Marc Bona give you an early look at Steak, a trendy steakhouse coming to the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland. Then Paris Wolfe joins to chat about the upcoming Vintage Ohio Wine Festival which is including hard cider makers for the first time ever. Lastly, Peter Chakerian joins to discuss Great Lakes Brewing Company's perfect-for-the-summer new Rocket Pop seltzer and upcoming beer/ice cream pairing event with Mason's Creamery.

In episode 31, hosts Josh Duke and Alex Darus discuss where the 'Superman' cast and crew dined during their six-week shoot in Cleveland. Then, the hosts discuss a fresh floral/restaurant concept coming to North Royalton called In The Weeds. Paris Wolfe also joins to chat about Verbena's one-year anniversary and its addition of functional cocktails.