12 New Cleveland Restaurants You Should Have Tried By Now

Brim Kitchen + Brewery

3941 Erie St., Willoughby, 440-306-8183
Talk to owners TJ Reagan and Chris Frate for any length of time and the word "transparency" is bound to pop up. There's the literal meaning, exemplified by the glassy walls of both the building and the half-million dollar brewhouse open since February. And then there's the more allegorical intent.

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Brim Kitchen + Brewery

3941 Erie St., Willoughby, 440-306-8183
Talk to owners TJ Reagan and Chris Frate for any length of time and the word "transparency" is bound to pop up. There's the literal meaning, exemplified by the glassy walls of both the building and the half-million dollar brewhouse open since February. And then there's the more allegorical intent.

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Barrio Tacos in Cedar-Fairmount

2466 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights, (216) 862-3498
Most Clevelanders have probably tried Barrio Tacos at some point, but not everyone may have gotten around to the recently-opened Cleveland Heights location. The 4,200-square-foot space was completely gutted, walls were removed and floors raised to create an open and lively barroom atmosphere. Not something you’ll want to miss.

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Barrio Tacos in Cedar-Fairmount

2466 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights, (216) 862-3498
Most Clevelanders have probably tried Barrio Tacos at some point, but not everyone may have gotten around to the recently-opened Cleveland Heights location. The 4,200-square-foot space was completely gutted, walls were removed and floors raised to create an open and lively barroom atmosphere. Not something you’ll want to miss.

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Boaz Cafe

2549 Lorain Ave., (216) 458-9225
The menu at Boaz Café, an offshoot of Aladdin’s Eatery that opened in the old Bonbon Pastry & Cafe in January, looks familiar to fans of Aladdin’s. But here the food is more more narrowly focused around a core selection of fresh, fast and healthy Middle Eastern eats.

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Boaz Cafe

2549 Lorain Ave., (216) 458-9225
The menu at Boaz Café, an offshoot of Aladdin’s Eatery that opened in the old Bonbon Pastry & Cafe in January, looks familiar to fans of Aladdin’s. But here the food is more more narrowly focused around a core selection of fresh, fast and healthy Middle Eastern eats.

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Puente Viejo Taco and Tequila Bar

1220 Huron Rd., (216) 713-2689
Puente Viejo, the splashy new taco and tequila bar in Playhouse Square, features handmade tortillas, a guacamole bar, and refrigerated fresh toppings bar for diners to customize their dishes.

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Puente Viejo Taco and Tequila Bar

1220 Huron Rd., (216) 713-2689
Puente Viejo, the splashy new taco and tequila bar in Playhouse Square, features handmade tortillas, a guacamole bar, and refrigerated fresh toppings bar for diners to customize their dishes.

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Fresh and Meaty Burgers

13187 Cedar Rd., (216) 371-4400
Here since fall, this place seems to be holding its own thanks to a simple and appealing approach to food. They sell burgers, mainly, and they start with fresh patties that are cooked to order.

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Fresh and Meaty Burgers

13187 Cedar Rd., (216) 371-4400
Here since fall, this place seems to be holding its own thanks to a simple and appealing approach to food. They sell burgers, mainly, and they start with fresh patties that are cooked to order.

Douglas Trattner Photo