DineDrinkCLE talks R. Shea brewing, National Margarita Day, fast casual restaurants [Video]

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Greater Cleveland’s craft brewery scene is forever changing, and 2024 has been a tumultuous year for some of Northeast Ohio’s biggest names.

On the latest episode of “DineDrinkCLE: The Podcast,” hosts Josh Duke and Alex Darus are joined by Marc Bona to get the scoop on the closure of R. Shea Brewing. On the flip side, Bona also provides some insight on growing breweries in Northeast Ohio, such as the expanding Brew Kettle chain.

Feb. 22 is also National Margarita Day, so Darus and Duke celebrate with reporter Paris Wolfe by talking about Cleveland’s best margaritas. They learn about the key ingredients in a classic margarita and what makes one marg better than another.

Finally, reporter Peter Chakerian gives Duke and Darus the inside scoop on Gril Craft BBQ in Willoughby, a fast-casual restaurant concept looking to expand to more than one location. The trio talk about the trend of fast-casual restaurants and why they can be so successful …