Construction on New Flats East Bank Restaurants Could Start Early Next Year

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By Michelle Jarboe, The Plain Dealer

Developer Scott Wolstein hopes to break ground within 30 to 60 days for a trio of riverfront restaurants at the Flats East Bank project.

On Thursday morning, the Port of Cleveland’s board of directors approved plans to issue up to $15 million in bonds to support the $17.5 million downtown Cleveland deal.

During a presentation to the board, Wolstein identified the tenants as the Hampton Social, a Chicago-based restaurant that will include a basement speakeasy and live-music lounge called the Bassment; a two-story nightclub-and-diner concept helmed by local operators including chef Dante Boccuzzi; and an Asian-fusion club and eatery dreamed up by the proprietor of XO Prime Steaks in the Warehouse District.

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