Last Wednesday, partners Jay Leitson and Izzy Schachner opened 56 Social at 3245 Warrensville Center Road, in Shaker Heights, adding to their budding hospitality group. The pair also operates 56 Kitchen locations in Solon and Mayfield, 56 Tavern in Aurora, and Elle in Solon.

The owners took over the former J. Pistone Market and Gathering Place, a neighborhood staple that closed last summer after nearly 25 years. This latest concept is described as an all-day café that will serve the community from morning through night.

“If you’ve ever been to Israel, these kinds of restaurants are the most popular,” explains Schachner. “They serve fresh food, pastry, good coffee, plus or minus a bar. That combination works very well.”

The former Pistone Market, located in a sun-soaked corner proper

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