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EDWINS’ new family-style Saturday Supper events aim to bring the Cleveland Heights community together over seasonal, locally-sourced meals prepared by the institute’s student chefs.Cleveland Heights Today
EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute, a renowned culinary training program in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, is launching a new Saturday Supper series featuring family-style dining experiences for the local community.
Why it matters
EDWINS is known for providing second chances and culinary training to formerly incarcerated individuals, helping them develop skills and find employment in the food service industry. The new Saturday Supper events aim to further integrate EDWINS into the fabric of the Cleveland Heights neighborhood.
The details
The Saturday Supper events will offer multi-course, family-style meals served in a communal setting. The menu will feature seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients prepared by EDWINS’ student chefs under the guidance of their instructors. The events are designed to bring the community together around the table for an affordable, high-quality dining experience.
The Saturday Supper series launches on April 5, 2026.
The players
EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute
A renowned culinary training program in Cleveland Heights, Ohio that provides second chances and job opportunities to formerly incarcerated individuals.
Brandon Chrostowski
Founder and President of EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute.
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What they’re saying
“Our goal with Saturday Supper is to bring the community together over great food and conversation. We want EDWINS to be a place where everyone feels welcome.”
— Brandon Chrostowski, Founder and President, EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute
What’s next
EDWINS plans to host the Saturday Supper events on the first Saturday of every month, with the next one scheduled for May 3, 2026.
The takeaway
EDWINS’ new Saturday Supper series exemplifies the organization’s mission to not only provide culinary training and job opportunities, but also to foster a sense of community and belonging in Cleveland Heights.
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