Local Sol in Historic Downtown Willoughby
October 27, 2015
WILLOUGHBY, OH -- A new way of fine
cuisine and genuine service in Downtown
Willoughby. Local Sol has opened in the old
Gavi’s Party Center and will offer a full menu
of Latin American cuisine, with more
emphasis placed on South America than the
typical modern Mexican cuisine.
This new restaurant has been a work in progress for the past 10 months when the
Local Tavern group (Tim Roush and John Loxterman) met David Bartulovic in 2014.
They are also known for their opening of Taco Local, a Cali-Mexi restaurant in the
spring of 2015, also in Downtown Willoughby. Sol will offer an experience that is
unforgettable. With a trending Latin vibe, this new restaurant is not just a great dining
and social experience, it is a whole new world for the east side of Cleveland.
“Straightforward but done well and with a modern flair” says Executive Chef Michael
Schoen.
Chef Michael is a Euclid transplant, started from bottom up, self taught working
under notable Cleveland chefs Matt Mytro and Heather Haviland then moving to
Chicago to become the executive chef of James beard award winning restaurant hot
chocolate and executive chef of renowned Hopleaf bar & restaurant before moving back
home to team up with David Bartulovic & Local Tavern group to open our highly
anticipated Local Sol Kitchen and Cantiki!
“The opening of this restaurant would not have started off on the right foot
without the wonderful team that we have had behind us” said owner David Bartulovic.
“We would also like to recognize Dana Chiaponne and Lee Bennett who have years of
managerial experience and have been a great asset to the opening of Local Sol. As well as
Tim Magee, sommelier and bar manager who has helped create a memorable cocktail
menu.” says owners Tim Roush and David Bartulovic. Local Sol has been doing a soft
opening through October and would like to announce their Grand Opening event on
Thursday November 5th. Join the Local Sol team at their new location, 38257 Glenn
Ave. DTW, starting at 4:00pm for a grand opening ribbon cutting followed by a
champagne reception starting at 6:00pm with live music by Mystral Guitar Duo. There
will be a full menu with dining and bar service this evening. To make reservation please
call, 440.918.1596.