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Usher, Chris Brown bring R&B party of the summer to Cleveland

The two stars performed more than 50 songs over 2 1/2 hours.

Music

Usher and Chris Brown&#x27;s concert at Huntington Bank Field featured an abundance of hit anthems, flashy dance moves and more screams than a roller coaster drop at Cedar Point.The big picture: The duo&#x27;s co-headlining show Tuesday was <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="one of the biggest" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2023/05/30/greatest-concerts-cleveland" data-vars-content-id="fcce8915-024e-42eb-830b-a28c39dbf91f" data-vars-headline="Usher, Chris Brown bring R&amp;B party of the summer to Cleveland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2023/05/30/greatest-concerts-cleveland" target="_self">one of the biggest</a> R&amp;B concerts to ever hit Northeast Ohio.

New bike path will connect Edgewater to Cudell

Cleveland has secured $100,000 to begin planning the route in Wards 11 and 12.

Transit

Cleveland has secured $100,000 from the state to begin planning a shared-use path along West Boulevard connecting Cudell to Edgewater Park.Why it matters: The project aims to calm traffic while making it safer and easier for people to reach the lakefront without driving.

Ohio among states reporting stomach parasite infections

The Ohio Department of Health's data lists more than 30 cases of cyclosporiasis since May 1.

Health

Ohio is one of 17 states with reported cases of a gut-wrecking parasite that&#x27;s plaguing the U.S. as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="health" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/health" data-vars-content-id="5317b579-6365-48ba-8be5-3af75ce3f329" data-vars-headline="Ohio among states reporting stomach parasite infections" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/health" target="_self">health</a> officials investigate what&#x27;s driving an increase in cases.The big picture: The gastrointestinal illness — called cyclosporiasis — is caused by a microscopic parasite spreading through contaminated food.

Participatory budgeting for Columbus, but not Cleveland

Columbus is launching a pilot program three years after Cleveland quashed one.

Politics

Columbus begins a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="financial experiment" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/07/06/city-council-participatory-budget-9-million" data-vars-content-id="f2e46736-f732-445d-891a-739c8d1eb796" data-vars-headline="Participatory budgeting for Columbus, but not Cleveland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/07/06/city-council-participatory-budget-9-million" target="_self">financial experiment</a> this week, handing over the keys to a portion of the city&#x27;s budget to the public for the first time.Why it matters: Clevelanders might be jealous.

Hangry Brands ignites Cleveland restaurant spat

A Cleveland chef's viral response to a restaurateur's comments has put the local food scene in the spotlight.

Food and Drink

The best thing I ate this week were the dumplings at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Abundance Culinary" data-vars-click-url="https://a-bun.com/" data-vars-content-id="484ca05a-ef9d-4878-a53e-530b721384ce" data-vars-headline="Hangry Brands ignites Cleveland restaurant spat" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://a-bun.com/" target="_blank">Abundance Culinary</a> in Cleveland Heights. The intrigue: My wife and I thought we were simply meeting friends at a restaurant we love. We didn&#x27;t realize we stepped into a partisan conflict that recently shook Cleveland&#x27;s culinary world.

Proof Public House in Ohio City is way more restaurant than bar

Matt Fish's new spot on Lorain doesn't have a single draft beer under $8.50.

The weirdest place I ate this week was the new Proof Public House in Ohio City. State of play: Melt&#x27;s Matt Fish has emerged to reopen the former Proof BBQ on Lorain as an upscale restaurant masquerading as a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="punk-themed bar" data-vars-click-url="https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/first-look-proof-public-house-opening-monday-june-15-in-ohio-city/" data-vars-content-id="f3c693e0-9f92-49b1-a22b-e07ca0486058" data-vars-headline="Proof Public House in Ohio City is way more restaurant than bar" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/first-look-proof-public-house-opening-monday-june-15-in-ohio-city/" target="_blank">punk-themed bar</a>.

Lucky's Bar & Grill in Old Brooklyn brings Latin flare to classic pub grub

A Harley-Davidson presides over the  spacious dining room on Memphis Avenue.

The best place I visited this week was <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Lucky&#x27;s Bar &amp; Grill" data-vars-click-url="https://www.luckysbarandgrill.net/" data-vars-content-id="b2b83415-0168-4d6b-8e72-d34610537c0a" data-vars-headline="Lucky&#x27;s Bar &amp; Grill in Old Brooklyn brings Latin flare to classic pub grub" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.luckysbarandgrill.net/" target="_blank">Lucky&#x27;s Bar &amp; Grill</a> in Old Brooklyn. State of play: I recently saw <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a video" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/reel/1522907115465450" data-vars-content-id="b2b83415-0168-4d6b-8e72-d34610537c0a" data-vars-headline="Lucky&#x27;s Bar &amp; Grill in Old Brooklyn brings Latin flare to classic pub grub" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/1522907115465450" target="_blank">a video</a> from a local food influencer highlighting Lucky&#x27;s birria pizza and was instantly salivating.

Try the tiramisu latte at Atmos Coffee

The new coffee shop on Detroit Avenue offers signature drinks, soothing vibes

The best thing I drank this week was the tiramisu latte from Atmos Coffee in Detroit Shoreway. State of play: Atmos is one of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="two new coffee shops" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/24/two-new-coffee-shops-coming-to-detroit-shoreway" data-vars-content-id="6bf7aa16-a0cd-475c-a4f4-d0d446fe65a3" data-vars-headline="Try the tiramisu latte at Atmos Coffee" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/24/two-new-coffee-shops-coming-to-detroit-shoreway" target="_self">two new coffee shops</a> that opened on Detroit Avenue in March. <ul><li>I&#x27;d already tried the other, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Vessel Coffee Collaborative" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/03/12/vessel-coffee-collaborative-is-open-in-detroit-shoreway" data-vars-content-id="6bf7aa16-a0cd-475c-a4f4-d0d446fe65a3" data-vars-headline="Try the tiramisu latte at Atmos Coffee" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/03/12/vessel-coffee-collaborative-is-open-in-detroit-shoreway" target="_self">Vessel Coffee Collaborative</a>, and had been eager to check out Atmos&#x27; signature drink, about which I&#x27;d seen <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="rave reviews" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVzFnF6iYYc/" data-vars-content-id="6bf7aa16-a0cd-475c-a4f4-d0d446fe65a3" data-vars-headline="Try the tiramisu latte at Atmos Coffee" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVzFnF6iYYc/" target="_blank">rave reviews</a> on Instagram. </li></ul>Verdict: A decadent dessert in a glass. <ul><li>I ordered the most popular format (iced, with whole milk), and it arrived creamy, frothy and topped with cocoa powder. </li><li>At $7.50, it&#x27;s $2-$3 more than the standard coffee drinks on offer, but worth it for an occasional treat. </li></ul>Vibe check: On a weekday morning, Atmos was busy but not crowded with young remote workers tapping away at their laptops. <ul><li>With its soothing lighting and array of seating options (private booths, circular tables, a comfy couch), it looked like a spot I&#x27;d be happy to spend a few hours. </li></ul><figure><img alt="Two interior cafe spaces side by side: left a warm beige dining area with wooden tables and track lighting; right a modern lounge with gray walls, large windows, framed art, and round pendant lamps." height="1080" id="d66ed774-3998-4731-8313-c06e71912ad3" src="https://images.axios.com/OIL27rslTGOS0jpbUxijgzfwqzc=/2026/05/20/1779299291809.jpeg" width="1920" srcset="https://images.axios.com/7Nq9PnX3jLezhPCy7Ict967eUmc=/0x0:1920x1080/1920x1080/2026/05/20/1779299291809.jpeg?w=1920 1920w, https://images.axios.com/2JGNhGp6_beTsPK0Mb0KsCqOJ-E=/0x0:1920x1080/1600x900/2026/05/20/1779299291809.jpeg?w=1600 1600w, https://images.axios.com/Gc7KBDeh0_9cDsEKIVejRIGP1Nw=/0x0:1920x1080/1366x768/2026/05/20/1779299291809.jpeg?w=1366 1366w, https://images.axios.com/aOMjVfTemlp0PKRNP_QetE1v6Nw=/0x0:1920x1080/1024x576/2026/05/20/1779299291809.jpeg?w=1024 1024w, https://images.axios.com/e8L-Qc_xFVbqV33vK2XiTx5JMn4=/0x0:1920x1080/768x432/2026/05/20/1779299291809.jpeg?w=768 768w, https://images.axios.com/lT6uUjwe2bzJOwJkFQS03bGu_h8=/0x0:1920x1080/640x360/2026/05/20/1779299291809.jpeg?w=640 640w, https://images.axios.com/ED7IoXfjC0sAm8uafR-E46D0iiw=/0x0:1920x1080/320x180/2026/05/20/1779299291809.jpeg?w=320 320w"/><figcaption>The atmos...phere. Photos: Sam Allard/Axios</figcaption></figure>

LeBurger 4304 in Ohio City is serving up elite burgers and fries

The Minneapolis-based elevated fast casual joint has transformed the former Pioneer space at Intro

👋 Sam here. The best thing I ate this week was a bacon cheeseburger from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="LeBurger 4304" data-vars-click-url="https://www.leburgercleveland.com/" data-vars-content-id="37251dfa-cd08-4b77-939d-b513b627acb8" data-vars-headline="LeBurger 4304 in Ohio City is serving up elite burgers and fries" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.leburgercleveland.com/" target="_blank">LeBurger 4304</a> in Ohio City.State of play: The Minneapolis-based burger spot opened a full-service location at the Intro complex on the corner of Lorain Avenue and West 25th Street late last year.

Burger joints feel pinch of beef price boom

A Kent business owner says beef costs are up over 15% this year.

Business

U.S. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="beef" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/19/darden-beef-prices-steakhouses-longhorn" data-vars-content-id="5ab06216-a62b-4284-9dd1-be1864c05ac6" data-vars-headline="Burger joints feel pinch of beef price boom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/19/darden-beef-prices-steakhouses-longhorn" target="_self">beef</a> supplies are shrinking, imports are rising and prices are stuck near record highs — with little relief in sight.Why it matters: The all-American hamburger is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="becoming a luxury item" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/07/19/beef-prices-2025-cpi-inflation" data-vars-content-id="5ab06216-a62b-4284-9dd1-be1864c05ac6" data-vars-headline="Burger joints feel pinch of beef price boom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/07/19/beef-prices-2025-cpi-inflation" target="_self">becoming a luxury item</a>, nudging consumers toward cheaper proteins like chicken and pork.

Ohio brewers buck parts of craft beer's national decline

The industry saw a 5% decrease in production last year, a new high outside the pandemic.

News

The craft beer market continued <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="its decline" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/04/29/craft-beer-on-the-decline-ohio" data-vars-content-id="db1412c3-3eec-42e5-a267-c0b0075ee379" data-vars-headline="Ohio brewers buck parts of craft beer&#x27;s national decline" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/04/29/craft-beer-on-the-decline-ohio" target="_self">its decline</a> in 2025, but there is room for optimism at a few craft breweries in Ohio.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="persistent downward trend" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/04/14/craft-beer-production-breweries-2025" data-vars-content-id="db1412c3-3eec-42e5-a267-c0b0075ee379" data-vars-headline="Ohio brewers buck parts of craft beer&#x27;s national decline" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/04/14/craft-beer-production-breweries-2025" target="_self">persistent downward trend</a> is startling the once-booming industry and forcing brewers to rethink their business models and expand into non-beer beverages.

Finally! Birdtown Brewing opens in Lakewood

The brewpub in the former St. Gregory Byzantine Catholic Church hopes to buck local and national trends.

Birdtown Brewing in Lakewood opens Thursday after more than a decade of fits and starts.State of play: Named for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="historic neighborhood" data-vars-click-url="https://clevelandhistorical.org/items/show/219" data-vars-content-id="29ef3e02-44a6-429a-bb7e-b486d1fa4e2b" data-vars-headline="Finally! Birdtown Brewing opens in Lakewood" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://clevelandhistorical.org/items/show/219" target="_blank">historic neighborhood</a> just west of the Cleveland-Lakewood border, the brewpub is housed in the former St. Gregory the Theologian Byzantine Catholic Church on Quail Street.

Ben & Jerry's offering free ice cream April 14

Northeast Ohio ice cream lovers can grab a free scoop at local shops.

Things to Do

Tuesday is free cone day at Ben &amp; Jerry&#x27;s. Dig in: Northeast Ohio ice cream lovers can grab a free scoop (in a cup or cone) at Ben &amp; Jerry&#x27;s locations from noon to 8pm.

Five Cleveland restaurants that could earn a Michelin star

Michelin's reviewers are on the hunt for top Cleveland destinations after its Great Lakes expansion.

The Michelin Guide&#x27;s anonymous canvassers are scoping out Cleveland as part of a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Great Lakes expansion" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/04/10/cleveland-joins-michelin-restaurant-guide" data-vars-content-id="775b631f-eee7-4dba-a2fc-5b3946381ef3" data-vars-headline="Five Cleveland restaurants that could earn a Michelin star" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/04/10/cleveland-joins-michelin-restaurant-guide" target="_self">Great Lakes expansion</a>. Zoom in: Here are five Northeast Ohio restaurants that we think could plausibly earn a Michelin star:

Ohio's go-to July Fourth potato chip brand

A map of the U.S. shows the most uniquely popular potato chip brands by state during the week of July 4, 2025. Lay's leads in the most states, while Cape Cod dominates New England and Kettle Brand over-indexes in the Pacific Northwest. Top brands also include Boulder Canyon, Utz and Pringles.

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Hangry Brands ignites Cleveland restaurant spat

Ohio's go-to July Fourth potato chip brand

Proof Public House in Ohio City is way more restaurant than bar

Lucky's Bar & Grill in Old Brooklyn brings Latin flare to classic pub grub

Try the tiramisu latte at Atmos Coffee