Despite never attending culinary school, Brad Race has carved out a name for himself in Cleveland’s dynamic food scene. After two years on Wall Street, Race left finance to pursue his passion for cooking. Now at The Last Page in Pinecrest, he brings a globally inspired approach rooted in his diverse experiences, reimagining what modern American dining can look like in the Midwest.

Date Night: Our favorite spot is Amba. I love Doug Katz’ restaurants. Amba in Ohio City is dark and intimate, but the food is flavor-forward. We usually get the spinach dip with the clay bread; that’s my favorite.

Kid-Friendly: One of my son’s favorite places is The Sleepy Rooster in Chagrin Falls for brunch. We go there almost every week. He gets the same thing every time, usually the kids’ pancake that come

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