DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast

In Episode 44 of DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast, hosts Alex Darus and Josh Duke chat with Marc Bona about Kiln, a new American bistro by chef Doug Katz opening in Shaker Heights. Peter Cherian joins to discuss some Classic CLE Eats, including some very sweet treats. Alex and Josh also unpack Flight Social and La Pecora, two new Cleveland restaurants, and announce that they will be hosting Grog Shop's back-off competition.

In Episode 43 of DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast, host Alex Darus chats with Marc Bona about Akronym Brewing closing its doors and the new production and tasting facility for Cleveland Whiskey in The Flats. Marc also chats about Cleveland breweries winning big at the Great American Beer Festival this year. Finally, Peter Chakerian stops by the show to talk about the cleveland.com Best Of team's hunt for the best Philly cheesesteaks. 

In Episode 42 of DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast, hosts Josh Duke and Alex Darus chat with Paris Wolfe about a themed murder mystery dinner by the Secret Supper Club. They also discuss Lopez in Chagrin Falls' move to a new location, coinciding with Day of the Dead celebrations, and Alex shares what she's learned about microgreens and where to find them in Northeast Ohio.

In Episode 41 of DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast, hosts Josh Duke and Alex Darus are joined by Paris Wolfe to explore the region's best farm markets. They discuss the rebrand of Paloma in Shaker Heights and introduce Cleveland’s new French brasserie, La Ville Lumière. Later, the hosts recap the Little Italy Meatball Crawl, and Peter Chakerian stops by to talk Franklin Castle Pumpkin Spice Ale and whether the pumpkin spice craze is over.

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.