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How hot do you like it? The Taste Buds are talking hot sauce
Taste Buds is a weekly video podcast discussing timely restaurant industry topics, sharing tips for home cooks, and talking with local makers and producers.
Cleveland Oktoberfest 2019 celebrates culture while giving back to 50 organizations around the community
Cleveland Oktoberfest is celebrating its 15 years this Labor Day weekend. And although people may see this event as a beer festival, organizers say it’s something much more.
Beef Tartare from Urban Farmer with awesome relish on Cleveland Cooks
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Raising Cane’s location in Lakewood to open in September
A popular fast-food chain provided more details about plans to open in Lakewood.
What do you do with your garden tomatoes? The Taste Buds are talking tomato recipes
Taste Buds is a weekly video podcast featuring three local food experts discussing timely restaurant industry topics and sharing tips for the home cook.
Cleveland Cooks: Refreshed Ohio City Pizzeria making a difference in West Side neighborhood
Ohio City Pizzeria was purchased by the West Side Catholic Center, and now serves as a place for job training and employment for the center's clients.
Lawson’s Chip Dip just celebrated its 80th anniversary
Lawson's stores have been closed for years, but Circle K stores still sell the popular french onion dip.
Chef Doug Katz shares details on his 2 new restaurants in Cleveland Heights on Taste Buds
Taste Buds is a weekly video podcast featuring timely restaurant industry discussion topics and tips for the home cook.
Swensons Drive-In giving away gift cards for 85th anniversary
Swensons’ began in 1934, when Wesley T. “Pop” Swenson began selling fresh-ground burgers to his Akron neighbors out of the back of his family’s station wagon.
Cleveland fried chicken heating up menu at Tremont’s trendy Hi and Dry: Cleveland Cooks
Chef Natasha at Cleveland’s Hi and Dry has a new recipe that rivals Nashville hot chicken.
Insomnia Cookies offers deal for National Ice Cream Sandwich Day
Insomnia Cookies is celebrating National Ice Cream Sandwich Day.
Say cheese! What is your favorite type of cheese? The Taste Buds share their picks
Taste Buds is a weekly video podcast discussing timely restaurant industry topics and sharing tips for the home cook.
Cleveland Cooks: Asian Lantern Festival cooks up full-flavored gyoza dumplings
19 News’ Jen Picciano is showing you the dumplings featured at this year’s Asian Lantern Festival.
What’s your favorite tequila drink? Margaritas aren’t the only choice from the Taste Buds
Taste Buds is a weekly video podcast featuring three local food experts.
Old Brooklyn shop churning out 2,800 pounds of cheese per month: Cleveland Cooks
Old Brooklyn Cheese Co., the city’s only brick-and-mortar cheese shop, showed 19 News how they make one of its most popular house-made varieties, Punk.
Ohio City Pizzeria initiates rebrand, putting former prison inmates to work
The restaurant will run through a partnership with the West Side Catholic Center and EDWINS.
Gotta catch ‘em all: Tickets on sale for Pokemon-themed pop-up bar
The PokeBar features themed food and drinks, games and more.
Taste Buds: The trio takes a blind taste test to challenge their palates
Taste Buds is a weekly video podcast discussing timely restaurant industry topics, tips for the home cook and foodie debates.
We’ve got the scoop! National Ice Cream Day is around the corner
Will you celebrate? Which ice cream is your favorite?
The Rail’s ‘Woke Up Tasting Dangerous’ burger will be revealed during Cleveland Hamburger Week 2019
$5 burgers are back in Cleveland for one week only
Jalapeno inspired burger available at the Thirsty Dog East Bank for Cleveland Burger Week
The spicy, creamy, crunchy burger with fried red tortillas is available now.
Voodoo Brewing Co. from Pennsylvania to open new pub in Cleveland Heights
The Brewing Company has been around for 13 years, supplying beverages throughout PA, and now Northeast Ohio.
Cleveland Burger Week 2019 returns: The Fairmount in Cleveland Heights among the favorites
$5.00 Burgers are on the way for Cleveland Burger Week 2019
Hatfield’s Goode Grub food truck is making something dangerous for the Bridgestone Senior Players Tournament
Cleveland Cooks is on the 12th with a charbroiled burger
What’s your favorite ballpark food? It’s the MLB All-Star Game edition of Taste Buds
Taste Buds is a weekly video podcast discussing cooking, restaurant industry news and topics, recipes and food events.
Team of chefs on hand to feed thousands during All-Star week
The culinary teams at Progressive Field and the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland are preparing to feed thousand of fans throughout the five days of All Star Game activities.
Cleveland Cooks whips up a marinade for ribs, slaw or sausage with Progressive Field Executive Chef
How about a marinade for ribs, slaw, or sausage, whichever you prefer this summer.
What’s a seemingly simple kitchen task that you can’t grasp? The Taste Buds confess their cooking ‘gaps’
Taste Buds is a weekly video podcast about all things food, dining and the restaurant industry.
Reinvent breakfast with Town Hall’s scrumptious sweet potato pancakes
There’s a conventional breakfast, and then there’s an Ohio City breakfast--can you tell the difference?
Rare Chick-fil-A food truck rolls into Strongsville for extended stay
Make way, the Chick-fil-A food truck has arrived.
Borden’s milk returns to Ohio store shelves for first time in 24 years
After a 24-year absence, Borden’s milk is coming back to Ohio.
What is your favorite food to BBQ? Share your BBQ secrets with the Taste Buds
Taste Buds is a weekly video podcast featuring cooking demonstrations, and topical restaurant industry discussions. This week we'll conduct the whole show from a BBQ food truck.
Wendy’s spicy chicken nuggets are returning this August
Taste buds everywhere rejoice.
Cleveland Cooks makes Duck Ballentine at Osso Restaurant in Geauga County
Chef Maggie Demko cooks up a Duck Ballentine, farm to fresh, pasture to table
Rain is not going to dampen strawberry season at Patterson Fruit Farm in Chesterland
"At some point it has to stop," the sixth generation farmer said.
Meet the ‘Food Dude’ and his underdog street-side concept in the middle of Cleveland’s crowded food scene
The sloppy hot dog carts and food trucks that dot Cleveland streets face a new concept: the “Food Dude.”
Have you tried the keto diet? The Taste Buds share their keto-friendly snacks, recipes
Taste Buds is a weekly video podcast discussing timely restaurant industry topics, debates and sharing pro tips for home cooks.
Cleveland’s chocolate maker Malley’s to bring back chocolate covered pickles for Father’s Day
“It’s for the adventurous, for those looking for a new flavor sensation.”
Malley’s to sell chocolate-covered pickles for Father’s Day
Northeast Ohio’s famed chocolate purveyor is hoping their newest offering will be a “big dill” for Father’s Day.
Lakewood restaurant Yuzu closes doors, new buyer replaces it with Aji noodle bar
The staff made the big announcement via Facebook Tuesday morning.
What are your restaurant pet peeves? The Taste Buds share their cuisine concerns
Taste Buds is a weekly video podcast that discusses timely restaurant industry topics and debates and shares recipes tips for home cooks.
Taste Buds discuss food trends that are sticking around or on their way out
Taste Buds is a weekly video podcast discussing timely food and dining, and restaurant industry topics.
Ristorante Chinato on East 4th Street closing after failing to reach agreement with landlord
A popular restaurant in downtown Cleveland will soon be serving its final meal.
Testing and trashing popular kitchen gadgets with the Taste Buds
Taste Buds explore kitchen gadgets that work and fail.
Blue Sushi Sake Grill finds home in Crocker Park, excited to serve Cleveland
"When we found the right situation in Cleveland we couldn't sign the papers fast enough."
Let your weekend sip away with artisanal gin cocktails: Cleveland Cooks
You don’t have to be a mixologist to enjoy gin season, all you need is a good bottle of Watershed.
2 new Cleveland Heights restaurants by Chef Doug Katz, of Fire Food & Drink, opening soon
Chef Doug Katz, a premiere local restaurant owner, is opening two new establishments in the coming months.
What’s the best food your mother makes? The Taste Buds have ideas on how to treat her on Mother’s Day
Taste Buds is a weekly video podcast featuring cooking demonstrations and food and dining discussion topics.
Wendy’s spicy chicken nuggets are coming back to the Cleveland area
You can thank Twitter for convincing Wendy’s to bring back their spicy chicken nuggets to Cleveland and the rest of the country.
Cleveland Cooks: An irresistible trio of rotisserie chicken recipes
Begin with the star of the show: one delicious rotisserie chicken, cooked and quartered.
Taste Buds: Gin is in
Taste Buds is a live foodie podcast discussing timely restaurant industry topics and home cook recipes
Platform’s Peanut Butter Fudge Puff beer is turning sweet dreams to reality
Just one sip and you’d think Willy Wonka was secretly brewing Platform’s new dessert beer selection.
It’s a cucumber jalapeno margarita for Cinco de Mayo!
It's margarita time
Ohio Steak ‘n Shake manager ordered to pay back more than $18,000 for collecting disability benefits while working
A Youngstown woman has been ordered to pay back more than $18,000 in restitution to the Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation for collecting disability benefits while still working.
Opening date for Walnut Wednesday announced; Cleveland food truck event will now feature retailers
Downtown workers and residents can flock to Perk Plaza at Chester Commons along East 12th Street for lunch food from food trucks and live entertainment.
Taste Buds make your favorite handmade pastas
Taste Buds is a weekly video podcast featuring cooking demonstrations and discussions and debates of timely food/dining topics.
Moxie, the Restaurant to close after 22-year run; will reopen with new concept and menu
Long time Cleveland restaurant, Moxie, in Beachwood, will close this weekend.
Not your average Easter eggs: Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink at Van Aken District whips up roasted ‘double yolk’ egg dish
Chef Michael Schwartz walks us through the recipe for roasted “double yolk” egg with tomato, chives, and asiago cheese.
Insomnia Cookies is giving away free cookies on April 20
Insomnia Cookies is giving away one free cookie to all visitors on April 20.
Easter tops Halloween as the biggest candy season, according to 2 Ohio sweets sellers
Malley's Chocolates and b.a. Sweetie Candy Company say Easter is, by far, their biggest season for retail candy sales.
What is your favorite Easter candy? Malley’s Chocolates, b.a. Sweetie Candy Co. prep for Easter with the Taste Buds
Taste Buds is a weekly video podcast featuring a trio of local food experts discussing timely topics in food, cooking and the restaurant industry.