Fast Eddie’s Kitchen & Bar is set to reopen in a new Parma space on Tuesday, this time with a larger dining room, a 20-seat bar and a patio. The Cerino family is moving the neighborhood favorite into the Tri City Shopping Center at 7880 Broadview Road, trading its Shoppes at Parma address for the former Two Bucks location. The relocation lands roughly five miles southeast of Fast Eddie’s previous spot, and the family says it will keep Eddie’s Pizzeria Cerino and Ciao operating.
According to Cleveland.com, Fast Eddie’s will officially open on Tuesday, and the new dining room seats about 98 people while the bar holds roughly 20. Owner Eddie Cerino told the outlet that rising rent and labor costs prompted the relocation during the build-out, and he lost two key employees while developing the new space. The story also notes the restaurant will take over the northwest corner of Sprague and Broadview roads in the Tri City Shopping Center.
A Parma Mainstay Gets Room To Grow
Fast Eddie’s has been a local go-to for handcrafted burgers and homestyle plates, a history that helps explain the Cerinos’ choice to upsize rather than close the brand. Cleveland Magazine previously profiled the restaurant when it returned to Parma, highlighting its Blue Plate specials and a menu built around burgers, meatloaf and sandwiches. The larger footprint should let the team expand service and evening hours while holding onto the neighborhood favorites regulars expect.
Local Suppliers And Cooking Choices
Cleveland.com reports the Cerinos will lean on regional suppliers, including State Meats, Perla Pierogis and Cleveland Ketchup, and will run fryers in beef tallow while using olive pomace oil for dressings and extra-virgin olive oil elsewhere. The owner told the outlet the kitchen will not be 100 percent seed-oil free but will emphasize traditional fats where appropriate to preserve the flavors of burgers and fried items…