Worth the Wait | Rosewood Grill

Rosewood Grill packs in patrons eager for a hearty meal at a good price, and it doesn't disappoint. >>

Tastefully Simple | Chinato

Zack Bruell embraces authentic Italian comfort food with his latest creation. >>

Room With a View | The River Brasserie & Bar

Cuyahoga Falls has some of the most envious views in the area. Its landscape, with a focus on the Cuyahoga River, serves up nature’s four courses throughout Ohio’s changing seasons. Now the city’s growing culinary scene has started to rival its scenery, with the river serving as a magnet for more upscale restaurants in the village. >>

Italian Charm | Tre Belle

It's hard to say which grabbed my attention first: the heady aroma of herbs, spices, aged cheese and wood smoke, or the tantalizing display of grilled calamari on ice, black and green olives shiny with oil, and roasted asparagus spears piled on an oversized round plate. >>

Picture Perfect | La Strada World Café

Much of the charm of East Fourth Street comes from its vast differences. Diners can hop from a green restaurant to a martini chic bowling alley, a dinner and comedy joint to a Food Network chef’s signature spot. >>

Savor the Flavor | Taste

Taste. It’s a noun and a verb; a perception, a preference and a portion; an experience and a command. It’s also the name of a restaurant in Cleveland Heights that’s been open one year this month. The word’s multiple meanings come into play here: Following the prompt, I sipped, sampled and savored my way through an enticing selection of food and wine. >>

Word of Mouth | La Boca

Zack Bruell told her she was nuts. After spending 18 years operating a gas station at East 79th Street and Chester Avenue, the only formal culinary experience Rosita Kutkut had was frying up chicken tenders and jo-jos for on-the-go customers at her accompanying convenience store. >>

Green Scene | Greenhouse Tavern

If you want to learn how to create buzz, just ask Jonathon Sawyer. For nearly a year, the chef and owner of The Greenhouse Tavern has been doing exactly that, teasing us with his talk of eco-friendly dining and plates full of local flavors. >>

Taste Infusion | Darna Fine Moroccan Cuisine

Nothing is better than discovering a restaurant that makes you feel comfortable before you are even shown your seat. That is exactly what you get when you enter the tiny Darna Fine Moroccan Cuisine. >>

New Kid on the Block | Bistro on Lincoln Park

There are plenty of reasons to go to Tremont, especially if you’re hungry. Now there's another one to add to the list: Bistro on Lincoln Park, the neighborhood's newest restaurant. It opened in November, bringing a long-shuttered corner back to life. >>