Lakewood

New Indian Restaurant Safar City Will Open in Former Tick Tock Tavern Space

Restaurateur Saravanan Chandrababu's growing portfolio of Cleveland-area dining spots will now include Safar City, along with Sausalito Kirtland, which he opened in 2023.

by Ken Prendergast, NEOTrans

Battr Brings Its Signature Waffles and Crepes to Lakewood This Fall

Owner Issa Elkhatib says the new Detroit Avenue shop will ease growing pains, expand catering and allow Battr to serve an even wider audience.

by Douglas Trattner

Meet Lakewood's Newest City Councilmembers

Get to know Angelina Hamilton Steiner and Bryan Evans. By Joanne Cahill — Partnership Content

by Joanne Cahill — Partnership Content

Inside the Screw Factory

The Screw Factory brings together local artists and businesses in a unique, collaborative space with industrial charm. 

by Chrissy Kadleck — Partnership Content

Lakewood Breathes New Life into Historic Buildings

Stakeholders are working to ensure Lakewood's historic buildings remain useful while retaining their character and charm .

by Christine Schaffran — Partnership Content

Faces of Lakewood: 2025

Get to know residents who love giving back to the community. By Christine Schaffran — Partnership Content

by Christine Schaffran — Partnership Content

West Shore Program Gives Students Real-World Experience, and St. Edward High School Marks 75 Years

Students continue to thrive at Lakewood's education institutions.

by Joanne Cahill — Partnership Content

To Dip or Not to Dip: Should Clevelanders' Love of Ranch Extend to Pizza?

Pizza experts weigh in on the most debated topic in all of pizza, exploring why the flavor profile works, whether you should do dip, and, perhaps, a better pizza topping than ranch. 

by Dillon Stewart

Exploring Madison Avenue in Lakewood: Check Out Unique Businesses That Define the District

Madison Avenue from Bunts to Birdtown is a burgeoning business hub. Shop local and support some of the unique businesses that call this corridor home.

by Chrissy Kadleck — Partnership Content

Construction in Full Swing at Beck Center for the Arts

Updates will include a new marquee, fully accessible front entrance a new dance studio and additional bathrooms.

by Jill Sell — Partnership Content