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DATES
May 5-7, 2025

LOCATION
Hilton Cleveland Downtown
100 Lakeside Ave E.
Cleveland, OH 44114

Cleveland Restaurant Recommendations:

Il Venetian (Italian)
100 N.E. Saint Clair Avenue,
Cleveland, OH 44114
216.241.4800
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Il Venetian is a modern Italian fine dining restaurant highlighting fresh hand-made dishes and locally sourced ingredients. We feature over 200 wines (40 by the glass), fresh pasta made daily, scratch-made breads, prime steaks, and fresh seafood specialties. Above all, we offer a commitment to make food with love and care like they do in Italy. The interior of Il Venetian is a collaboration of both local and Italian designers. Much of the artwork, chandeliers, sculptures, and glasswork was imported directly from Venice and other Italian cities. The room is meant to be elegant yet comfortable; classic yet eclectic. Whether you’re celebrating a major milestone or discussing important business, Il Venetian invites you to come enjoy.

Hansa Brewery

2717 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113-3414
216.631.6585
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Boris Music made big news when he broke ground in April of 2013 on his multi-million dollar construction project that would transform the corner of Lorain and W. 28th into a shiny new brewery, restaurant, and retail shop. Music and his specialty foods shop Hansa Import House have been fixtures in the Ohio City neighborhood for 40 years, longer even than Great Lakes Brewing. So it was welcome news when he announced his plans to construct a 15-barrel brewery and restaurant while improving his long-running specialty foods shop. That shop, long popular with Eastern European immigrants, carries a huge inventory of imported cheeses, meats, bread, and beers. Now, Boris' dream has become a reality. We welcome you with open arms and cold beer to Cleveland's newest, authentic Eastern European restaurant and brewery.

Steak Cleveland - 7 minute drive from hotel.

2179 W 11th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113
216.331.2724
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Nestled in the West side of Cleveland, the restaurant is tiny but cozy and very clean. Located in the heart of Tremont, STEAK isn’t your parent’s steakhouse. Experience exhilarating and unique cocktails, a Ferris Wheel of Mitchell’s Ice Cream, 24K-wrapped steaks, and more!

Masa & Agave (Cantina)
777 St. Clair Ave NE
Cleveland, OH 44114
440.730.4323
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Worshipped as the Aztec gods of fertility and long life, venerated for their powers of sustenance, corn masa and agave have been central to Mexican culture and cuisine since ancient times. Using authentic flavors and techniques, we prepare corn masa starters, Mexico City-style tacos and other cantina classics to pair with your choice of over 200 agave spirits. Our collection of Tequilas and Mezcals pays homage to the jimadores and mezcaleros who have labored over their craft for generations. Swing by for a copita or two, try a signature Margarita - Tradicionale, Tamarindo or Passionfruit - or mix your own Margarita al Gusto to taste.

Acqua di Dea (Mediterranean Seafood)
500 W. St. Clair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113
216.329.0700
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A downtown hotspot with a trendy approach to the modern fine dining experience. Known for our commitment to exceptional service, city views, and intimate ambiance, Acqua Di Dea is sure to stand out. Offering a unique combination of modern and classic coastal aesthetic in a sleek and rustic warehouse setting. Located in Cleveland's Historic Warehouse District in the heart of Downtown, Acqua Di Dea has an innovative Mediterranean menu with remarkably fresh seafood, unique pasta dishes, extraordinary steaks and much more.

Our genuine hospitality mission is to support our local partners and look for opportunities to positively impact our social and environmental surroundings. This reflects the best traditions of our European hospitality, guests in our restaurant are treated as we honor guests in our home.

Cordelia (Midwest comfort)
2058 E. 4th St.,
Cleveland, OH 44115
216.230.2355
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Named Cleveland Magazine’s 2023 Best New Restaurant and among Tasting Table’s 22 Best New Restaurants in the US. Cordelia features heritage-rich recipes and cocktails inspired by the farmer’s bounty and generations past, reimagined and showcased in new ways through the lens of our kitchen led by James Beard Award Finalist Chef Vinnie Cimino.

Fahrenheit (Upscale American)
55 Public Square, Suite 150
Cleveland, OH 44113
216.781.8858
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Located in Downtown Cleveland, Chef Rocco Whalen’s Fahrenheit is two spectacular stories of unforgettable flavors and gorgeous, sparkling interiors. This fresh new take on Cleveland’s beloved restaurant will blow you away. Fahrenheit is the perfect hotspot for the sharp dressed crowd and anyone looking for a culinary wonderland of mouthwatering mains, fresh shellfish towers, and innovative daily offerings. With unmatched views of downtown’s action-filled city-center, the restaurant features luxurious furnishings and Instagram-able scenes.

Mabel’s BBQ (Cleveland BBQ)
2050 East 4th Street
Cleveland, OH 44115
216.417.8823
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Inspired by the Eastern European heritage of Cleveland, we aimed to create a style that of BBQ Clevelanders can call their own by incorporating Bertman’s Ballpark Mustard into the barbecue sauce and smoking meat over local fruitwood.

The space’s arched ceilings, industrial lighting and exposed brick are reminiscent of Cleveland landmark West Side Market, evoking the feeling of a rustic smokehouse with a laid back vibe. The deep green bar is reminiscent of a Coleman cooler, and a large neon sign reading “EAT MORE MEAT” is a focal point of the bi-level restaurant. Friends can kick back at communal picnic tables and feast on brisket, kielbasa, pork ribs, and a variety of eastern European inspired sides, coupled with locally made Cleveland kraut and pickles.

Noble Beast Brewing
1470 Lakeside Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44114
216.417.8588
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We're a small and independently owned business run by regular people. Shaun brews a mix of traditional and experimental beers, manages social media, and fixes the plumbing. His wife, JoLyn, runs operations, HR, and accounting and keeps everything by the book. Chef James creates a farm fresh and seasonal menu with an intensely creative eye that punches well above regular "brewery" food. They couldn't do it without a fantastic staff highlighted by GM Michael and Brewer Erik.

Marble Room Steaks and Raw Bar
623 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44114
216.523.7000
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The Marble Room is where luxury and comfort play with elegance and intrigue. Enjoy exquisite dishes, savory menu offerings and fine wines and cocktails. Rated Cleveland’s favorite place to dine for a reason.

Agave & Rye (Mexican)
1352 W 6th St.
Cleveland, OH 44113
216.868.2899
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Welcome to Agave & Rye, where every visit is an EPIC encounter! Our distinctive spaces merge the grit of street art with the finesse of fine art. Our menu, an homage to audacious tastes, fuses street favorites with EPIC tacos. Partnered with our signature craft cocktails, you're in for a feast that marries fresh ingredients with imaginative flair. Step into a world where the essence of the community ignites a culinary adventure like no other.