Good morning and welcome to a Tuesday edition of The Westside Buzz. Guaranteed to make you the most popular person at the water cooler.

Today we are buzzing about:

• 💃 Things to do to get you through the workweek

• 🤪 The Westside Buzz got buzzed at happy hour

• 💰 The North Coast Connector gets more funding

Let’s have a day!

Best,

The Briggses

🍻 Happy Hour Review

One thing about The Westside Buzz is that we love a good happy hour. Something about after-work drinks and a bite to eat really excites us.

But not all happy hours are created equal.

We ventured to Wolf & Co. in Bay Village on Friday evening at 5 PM and discovered an absolute deal of a ‘Howling Hour’. If the deals were any better, I would have felt bad paying the bill!

Let’s break it down…

1.  The vibe was upbeat and fun. The seating was busy but not packed. We sat at a high-top table and we had a great view of the fluffy snow falling on the street.

2. The drinks were a steal! $5 for a dirty martini and high-end cocktails that you would easily spend $15 for anywhere else. $6 for a wide range of vinos both red and white. $3 domestic bottles and cans plus $3 garage beer drafts rounds out the drink menu.

3. The food was excellent and fully portioned. We started with the bone marrow, which was perfectly prepared and a great starter ($15, normally $24). Our pizzas were cooked to perfection and delicious ($15 normally $21). (Full Menu)

4. The service was excellent. An underrated aspect of happy hour is the service. Ours at Wolf & Co. was A+. We were asked a few times if we wanted another round AND we were given a warning that happy hour was ending so we could take advantage of another round at ‘Howling Hour’ prices. That, my friends, is a nice touch. 👌

We have been to countless happy hours and I can honestly say that this might top the list.

What are your favorite places for happy hour? Comment 👉 Here 👈 and we will do a review!

Community Blend

🌉 Stadium Landbridge

Cleveland just snagged a massive $70M federal grant to fund the North Coast Connector.

What exactly does this mean?

• The funding jumpstarts construction planning for 2027, with phase one expected to be completed soon after.

• A Landbridge will be constructed that connects Mall C and the lakefront by spanning the Shoreway

The entire project is budgeted to cost $284 million. At this point, $150 million of the funding has been secured through state and federal grants.

Mayor Bibb calls it a win for the city's future, proving that Cleveland's Shore-to-Core-to-Share vision isn’t just a slogan—it’s a transformative reality in the making. (Here is the North Coast Connector Master Plan)

🏫 Small Business Education

The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free initiative designed to empower local entrepreneurs through a series of free workshops. As a small business owner, you have a million and one things you can be doing. Think of it as a crash course for staying ahead of the curve.

The first event was called “AI Made Simple: Practical Tools and Tips for Small Business Success”. This session will demystify AI, breaking it down into simple, actionable insights tailored for small businesses of all types—not just retail. Click here for past sessions and keep an eye on future events.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AUBURN STUDIO

Are you attending a wedding this upcoming year? Have you been searching for a go-to person for your tailoring and alterations?

We are thrilled to partner with Kelly at Auburn Studio because she is the only person we trust for our tailoring and alteration needs. Auburn Studio is located in the heart of Lakewood across from Merry Arts.

Kelly has been professionally tailoring and creating custom pieces since returning home from studying fashion design in London.

In a time of fast fashion, she focuses on creating intentional pieces with a personal touch that will last a lifetime. Creating your dream, bespoke piece of formalwear has never been more within reach.

• 🧥 Tailoring

• 📏 Alterations

• 👗 Custom, Handcrafted Pieces

Support a woman-owned business and West Side entrepreneur and contact her today!

🏡 House of the Week

31918 Lake Road, Avon Lake

• 5 Bed, 7 Baths

• 8,293 sq ft

• Includes a second home overlooking the lake

• Astonishing view of the lake and Cleveland’s skyline

^{Click Here if you would like to advertise with us}

MLS#: 5077401 Listed by: Tammy J Kolesk

📸 Instagram Photo of the Week

If you have seen breathtaking drone footage around Cleveland, chances are it was taken by @lanceaerial. He snapped this gnarly photo on the Miller Road Park Pier after high winds and icy conditions.

⚖️ Civil News

County Council Meeting

📍 4th Floor 2079 East 9th St.

🕔 : Tonight, 5 PM

On the agenda for tonight’s county council meeting:

• Approving right-of-way exhibits for the Lake Road-Clifton Boulevard Project

• Board appointment confirmations

• Announcements from the Council President

• See full agenda

Click here to live-stream the council meeting

Parks and Rec

🥾 Buckeye National Trail

One thing West Siders and Clevelanders as a whole should be proud of is our first-in-class park systems. On any given weekend you can find The Westside Buzz exploring our beautiful hike and bike trails that blanket the west side.

Our Ohio park system might be in line for even more cred!

The Buckeye Trail, which is seen above, spans from Lake Erie to the Ohio River and back, circling the Buckeye state in one 1,454-mile continuous loop.

The non-profit that manages the trail is aiming to designate it a National Scenic Trail, which would make it one of 12 trails in the nation to hold that title. The Appalachian and the Pacific Crest trail are two of the most well-known.

Starting this week, the National Park Service is holding feasibility studies all across the state, culminating in a virtual public meeting on January 23rd at 5:30 PM.

Events

To Get You Through Your Work Week (1/14-1/16) :

Key-to-my-Heart Workshop  @ Willow Run Market

🕕 Tuesday, January 14th | 6:30 PM

📍 13437 Detroit Ave, Lakewood

College Park Skyhawks at Cleveland Charge @ Public Hall

🕕 Tuesday, January 14th | 6:30 PM

📍 500 Lakeside Ave., Cleveland

Life of Pi @ Playhouse Square, Connor Palace

🕕 Opening Night: Tuesday, January 14th | 7:30 PM

📍 1501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland

Disney On Ice: Let’s Dance! @ Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse

🕕 Opening Night: Wednesday, January 15th | 7:00 PM

📍 1 Center Court, Cleveland

Martha Stewart Entertaining Class  @ Home Appliance Sales and Service

🕕 Wednesday, January 15th | 6:00 PM

📍 1180 Jaycox Rd, Avon

Stag’s Leap Tasting @ The Olde Winer Cellar

🕕 Wednesday, January 15th | 5:00 PM

📍 7932 Main St., Olmsted Falls

Wine & Wax | Soy Candle Making 101 Workshop @ Little Birdie Wine Nest

🕕 Wednesday, January 15th | 6:00 PM

📍 6060 Broadview Rd., Parma

DIY Broken Heart Mosaics @ Fat Head’s Brewery Saloon

🕕 Wednesday, January 15th | 5:00 PM

📍 7932 Main St., North Olmsted

January Vision Board Paint & Sip @ Wyne Tasting Bar

🕕 Wednesday, January 15th | 6:30 PM

📍 6800 Detroit Ave., Cleveland

Wine Masters Dinner with Greg Brewer @ Goma by Dante

🕕 Thursday, January 16th | 6:00 PM

📍 2079 E. 4th St., Cleveland

Cleveland Boat Show @ I-X Center

🕕 Starts Thursday, January 16th | 12:00 PM

📍 1 I-X Center Dr, Cleveland, OH

Last Sips

The two most clicked links from last week

House of the week pending after only 4 days on the market!

GoFundMe to get Lincoln a service dog. 74% of the way there!

Weather

Tuesday

22 🌡️ 15 | 🌨 | 70% | 💨 W 14-17 mph | 🌊 6 to 9 feet (30 knots)

Wednesday

22 🌡️ 10 | 🌨 | 30% | 💨 W 14 mph | 🌊 3 to 6 feet (15-20 knots)

Thursday

29 🌡️ 23 | 🌨 | 40% | 💨 SW 11-16 mph | 🌊 5 to 9 feet (15-25 knots)

💧^{🌡️ Water temperature = 33ºF}

^{Temperature readings are based on Friday forecasts for Lake Erie off Cleveland.}

We love bringing you the best of the west side. Your support means everything to us!

If you have any feedback for us, positive or constructive, we would value it immensely.

Have a great weekend,

The Briggses