In the 54th episode of DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast, Alex Darus and Josh Duke talk with Marc Bona about Edwins restaurant moving from Shaker Square to the Nighttown space. Alex spotlights the Lebanese flavors of Terranean Herbs & Spices: Spreads & Snacks, celebrating 5 years in Cleveland, and Peter Chakerian joins to discuss the Best of Cleveland search for Northeast Ohio's best steak.

On the 54th episode of DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast, hosts Alex Darus and Josh Duke are joined by Marc Bona to discuss the closing of Melt Bar & Grilled. Then Paris joins to dig into some of the new and exciting restaurants and bars coming in 2025 before diving into Dry January recommendations.

In our 52nd and final episode of the year, we’re bringing you a laugh-filled look at the funniest behind-the-scenes bloopers from our first year of DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast! Join us as we close out the year with a smile, and we’ll see you back on January 10th. 

In the 51st episode of DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast, host Josh Duke is joined by Paris Wolfe to explore top shopping markets and gift ideas perfect for food enthusiasts this holiday season. Next, Peter Chakerian steps in to highlight the 'Best of Cleveland' quest to find the best bakeries in Greater Cleveland for holiday cookies. Finally, Marc Bona shares his expert recommendations on holiday ales and books for foodies.

On the 50th episode of DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast, host Josh Duke is joined by Marc Bona to discuss the opening of Royal Docks Brewing Co. in Hingetown, Richfield Brewing Co. in the Summit County village of Richfield, and the sale of Ohio Brewing Co. Then, Paris Wolfe joins to talk about the launch of Fossil Creek Wine in Madison, Ohio, and the Jacobson brothers’ journey from growing Riesling grapes to opening their new wine tasting room.

In Episode 49 of DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast, Alex Darus and Josh Duke sit down with Paris Wolfe get cheery over this season’s exciting holiday pop-up bars. Then, the three explore the ins and outs of restaurant rating systems, and discuss why Cleveland lacks Michelin-starred restaurants. To cap it off, Paris and Alex reflect on their “Spirited Women” series which had the pair visiting Northeast Ohio’s distilleries throughout the year.

In Episode 48 of DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast, Alex Darus and Josh Duke chat with Marc Bona and Paris Wolfe about W Sports Bar, a women-owned spot coming soon with ties to Brewnuts. They also cover West Side Market updates and holiday plans, and lastly, Abundance Culinary's expansion and Chef Liu Fang's rising fame.

In Episode 47 of DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast, hosts Alex Darus and Josh Duke are joined by guests Paris Wolfe and Peter Chakerian to discuss the benefits of pasture-raised turkeys for Thanksgiving, a new local holiday called "Mealsgiving" aimed at sharing food with the community, and Ohio's beloved chocolate and peanut butter treat, buckeyes.

In Episode 46 of DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast, Alex Darus is joined by Paris Wolfe to talk about the 120th anniversary of Orlando Baking Co. in Cleveland. The two also chat about the Best Of team's hunt for the best bakery in Cleveland that offers holiday cookies as we head into the Christmas season. Finally, they discuss The Grocery, a new food-centric shop at City Goods in Ohio City.

In Episode 45 of DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast, Alex Darus and Josh Duke welcome Marc Bona to discuss Urban Meyer’s Pint House, soon to open in a prime Cleveland spot. The hosts then highlight Greater Cleveland’s best Thanksgiving takeout options and wrap up with Hartzler Family Dairy's new boozy eggnog.