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John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer
Rascal Flatts Cleveland bar-restaurant eyes grand opening with band to perform
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Country music fans were always part of the plan when the Flats East Bank started rolling out locations along the river. Three years later, they will have a place they can call their own.
The Flats East Bank has targeted July 1 for the opening of a much-anticipated country-themed bar-restaurant-club owned by Rascal Flatts.
Text by John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer
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John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer
Bar, restaurant and venue
The 10,000-square-foot space will serve some of the Rascal Flatts’ favorite dishes and drinks and feature memorabilia. It will also host live bands, including a performance by the country hitmakers. (Cleveland City Planning Commission)
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John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer
July opening targeted
“They’ll be doing a grand opening concert,” says Flats East Bank developer Scott Wolstein. “We’re aiming for a July 1 opening, but sometimes the dates get pushed back a bit.” (Cleveland City Planning Commission)
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John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer
Rascal Flatts
The platinum-selling Rascal Flatts boasts two Ohio natives -- Jay DeMarcus (center) and Gary LeVox (right), both of Columbus. On left is Joe Don Rooney. (Photo courtesy Rascal Flatts)
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John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer
Location
Plans for the Rascal Flatts venue – located between Thirsty Dog Brewing and Beerhead Bar & Eatery -- were announced two years ago. It was slated to be the first for the Rascal Flats Restaurant Group, with a possible fall 2016 opening floated. (Photo by John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer)