Porco, Spotted Owl and Velvet Tango Room On Why They Won't Reopen Until At Least August

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Owners of Spotted Owl, Porco Lounge and Velvet Tango Room United on Decision to Remain Closed Until August 1

Bars and restaurants often get lumped together when discussing the effects that COVID-19 and the accompanying restrictions and guidelines will have on the industry. But the truth is they are very different, not just in practical ways but also less obvious behavioral ones.

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Playhouse Square Restaurants Face Uncertain Futures Following Postponement of Shows

By Douglas Trattner

This week, Playhouse Square announced that shows scheduled for late summer and fall, including sold-out runs of “Hamilton” and “Disney's Frozen,” have been pushed back until January 2021 at the earliest. The decision will postpone or cancel hundreds of planned performances when you take into account plays, concerts, dance troupes, comedians and speakers.

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Hard Hit by Coronavirus, AsiaTown Restaurants and Markets Adapt, Pivot and Endeavor to Stay Afloat

By Douglas Trattner

Almost from the moment they opened their doors in AsiaTown three years ago, LJ Shanghai has been beloved for their xiao long bao, delicate steamed dumplings filled with ground meat and hot broth. But like a lot of foods, soup dumplings do not travel well.

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Lox, Stock and Brisket to Relocate to Van Aken District; Rice Shop to Take its Place in University Heights

By Douglas Trattner

Anthony Zappola made a huge splash two years ago when he opened Lox, Stock and Brisket (13892 Cedar Rd., 216-471-8175) in University Heights. While the chef was a big deal in Las Vegas, where he earned recognition as Best New Chef by Las Vegas Weekly, he was an unknown entity in Cleveland dining.

Porco, Spotted Owl and Velvet Tango Room On Why They Won't Reopen Until At Least August

Owners of Spotted Owl, Porco Lounge and Velvet Tango Room United on Decision to Remain Closed Until August 1

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Playhouse Square Restaurants Face Uncertain Futures Following Postponement of Shows

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