DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast Cleveland.com

In our 18th episode, hosts Josh Duke, Alex Darus, and Marc Bona unwrap the enticing new menu selections awaiting visitors at Progressive Field and Canal Park this baseball season before giving their first impressions of Astro Restaurant, a new sci-fi dining venture housed in the former Hard Rock Cafe location at Tower City. Peter Chakerian joins to lead the team on a flavorful tour of Cleveland's condiment offerings before we treat you to some bonus content about a couple favorites in the Northeast Ohio area.

In our 17th episode, Josh Duke, Alex Darus and Marc Bona draw inspiration from Cleveland native NFL star Travis Kelce's visit to Geraci's Slice Shop to ponder where he might one day dine with his superstar girlfriend, Taylor Swift, in Cleveland. Paris Wolfe then unveils the story behind Mr. Brisket, a celebrated butcher shop in Northeast Ohio marking its 50th anniversary. Lastly, Paris shares an exciting update about Chef Vinnie Cimino from Cleveland’s Cordelia, as he vies for a 2024 James Beard Award in the Best Chef: Great Lakes category.

In our 16th episode, Josh Duke and Alex Darus are joined by Marc Bona and Peter Chakerian to explore the culinary wonders of a rare event in Cleveland: the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. Whether you're seeking recommendations for eclipse watch parties, craving eclipse-themed treats such as Malley's 'Eclipse Ahoy' cookies, or search for celestial beverages crafted by local restaurants and breweries, we've got everything you need to TASTE this once-in-a-lifetime event in Cleveland.

In our 15th episode, Josh Duke and Alex Darus are joined by Molly Walsh, a crime reporter at cleveland.com/The Plain Dealer and Miss Dyngus Day 2023, to explore Dyngus Day traditions in Cleveland. Then, Peter Chakerian joins for a chat about Easter treats, including a passionate debate about Peeps, before Paris Wolfe shares insights on RH Cleveland, The Gallery at Pinecrest—a new high-end rooftop restaurant.

In our 14th episode, Josh Duke and Alex Darus, are joined by Marc Bona to unravel the expansion of Hingetown’s Larder Deli into a new store offering used culinary equipment and more. Later, Peter Chakerian hops on board to help us dig into the excitement surrounding the upcoming food truck season before we visit Cleveland’s ultimate condiment showdown: Bertman's Ball Park Mustard vs. Stadium Mustard.

In our 13th episode, hosts Josh Duke and Alex Darus are joined by Paris Wolfe to talk Irish bars in Cleveland that are perfect for St. Patrick's Day shenanigans before learning a little about what makes Irish whiskey liquid gold. Later, Peter Chakerian joins to help the crew chew on why an Irish deli sandwich is so popular here in Cleveland.