Review: Barabicu Smokehouse Is Smokin’ Good

By Debbi Snook, The Plain Dealer PARMA, Ohio — I’ve never given three stars to a restaurant that regularly closes when the food runs out. Sounds rude, doesn’t it? Daniel Cassano, who owns Barabicu Smokehouse in Parma, does it that way because he says that’s what a real (Translated: Texan) smokehouse does. He’s very interested in…

Polish Village Paczki Day Sees Record Turnout

No doubt about it, for the Greater Cleveland area with its large Polish population, Paczki Day (pronounced poonch-key), also known as Fat Tuesday, has always been a popular pre-Lenten event. But in Parma’s Polish Village, it has exploded! This bustling, walkable, commercial district, featuring nearly 100 small businesses, has seemingly become the number one paczki destination in…

Colozza’s Bakery

Once you step into Colozza’s Bakery, expect to be greeted by the intoxicating aroma of sweet smells and smiling faces. Originally started by John and Joanna Colozza in 1975 and operated by their son, Angelo and his wife, Joan since the early-1990s, Colozza’s Bakery has been serving Parma and surrounding communities for more than three…

Sittoo’s Pita & Salads

Love fine dining, but don’t like high prices? Want to try something different? Not a problem! Opened in 2007 by the same family that brought you Aladdin’s Eatery, Sittoo’s Pita & Salads offers a delicious Lebanese dining experience with very reasonable prices! Sittoo’s (meaning Grandma) is a place of warmth and comfort where each dish…

Pampered Pets Grooming Salon

Pampered Pets Grooming Salon is located at 5755 Ridge Rd in the heart of Parma’s historic downtown area, also known as Polish Village. It is a full service grooming salon with caring professionals who love animals and want what’s best for your pet. Believe it or not, cats and dogs, regardless of size, breed, age,…

Krakow Deli

Once you’ve entered through the doors of the Krakow Deli, prepare to feel as though you’ve just arrived in the heart of central Europe! The Krakow Deli is a delightful specialty grocery store that provides its customers with numerous high quality products imported directly from Europe. Soups, syrups, cookies, candy, authentic Polish meats, and much…

P. Jay’s Pizza

P Jay’s Pierogi Pizza received Cleveland Magazine’s “Best Of” Award in 2012.