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John Petkovic & Jude Perez

Finally, one of the longest cold streaks on record came to end on Tuesday.

Forty-seven degrees.

It broke an 18-day streak in which the high of the day was under 32 degrees.

It was a run not seen since in 25 years – but far from the brutal winter of 1976-77, when there were 38 straight days of temperatures below freezing.

While Thursday is expected to see highs below freezing, Friday through Saturday Feb. 21 will mark a run of highs over 32 degrees.

Just in time for a crowded field of events:

Valentine’s Day: The day of romance is Saturday. Check out our suggestions for places in the 216 Rundown below.

Cleveland Kurentovanje: Saturday’s parade at the Slovenian National Home caps off a week of celebrations and rolls out furry creatures that summon mythical powers to deliver spring. Info.

Lunar New Year: The Year of the Horse starts Feb. 17. Events like the Kwan Family Lion Dance start on Saturday. Check out Friday’s 216 Scoop. For AsiaTown events, go here.

Mardi Gras: The debaucherous celebration of the last day to indulge before lent is Tuesday.

Paczki Day: The Mardi-related day celebrations indulgence with pillowy, jam-filled Polish pastries in eateries and bakeries like Rudy’s Strudel, which opens at 5 a.m.

A spate of closings has hit the scene of late – breweries, eateries and bars. Alas, not all is bad news.

Friday brings the openings of two much-anticipated spots:

Sazani Oceana

The upscale seafood restaurant in old Edwins Too spot in Shaker Square is a joint venture between two familiar faces: Browns legend Josh Cribbs and Akin Affrica – whose Zanzibar Soul Fusion has been an anchor in Shaker Square since 2013.  

While the menu is focused on seafood – from crab cakes to oysters – it includes French toast, meat and vegan offerings and Southern classics.

Nightjar

Eton Chagrin has seen restaurants come and go and come again. Just when it loses one, another moves in.

Here comes Nightjar.

The intimate cocktail and jazz bar by Michael Paley and Sam Friedman mixes classic drinks with European café vibes and New Orleans flair. It rolls out small plates, snacks, desserts and coffees.

The focus is on the elixirs, which you might have experienced if you’ve been to Paley’s stellar Cent’ Anni. Or Friedman’s charming Hangar.

In December, Mayor Justin Bibb flew to NYC to meet with Goldman Sachs president John Waldron to pitch him on development plans he’s dubbed Cleveland ERA.

It sets out to revitalize the industrial economy and infrastructure and attract investment for Hopkins airport and waterfront development.

Back home, Bibb’s handling of the economy is increasingly being questioned by small business owners — who have taken issue with a myriad of policies:

Tomorrow’s Special Edition 216 Insider will explore these issues and how it is impacting the local economy.

The Insider is a deep-dive into issues confronting the area – from data centers to real estate, civic preservation and the state of industries.

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Anyone can buy a box of chocolate or some flowers. These places will show your sweetie that you put some thought into it…

Le Petit Triangle: Your date can't help but say "oui" to a night at this charming Ohio City French restaurant and creperie. It boasts a vibe and décor that recalls a Left Bank cafe.

Olesia’s Tavern of Richfield: With its eclectic take on Continental cuisine, Olesia’s feels like some European inn. It’s located in a circa-1886 Victorian inn, which adds rustic allure.

La Dolce Vita: Celebrate love Italian-style. This charming eatery is located in Little Italy, but feels like Rome.

Bar 32: It’s the view that stirs the drink at this 32^nd floor bar. Bar 32 mixes elegance with lots of windows that offer spectacular views of the skyline, lake and river.

Cloak and Dagger: The cocktails and vegan offerings are innovative. But it’s the Goth atmosphere, antiques, books and moody lighting that makes it a romantic charm.

Pier W: Open table named it one of America’s top 100 romantic restaurants.

L’Albatros:: It’s located in an old carriage house and feels like a French inn. A delicious dive into Franco cuisine and wine -- and the mood is romantic.

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Wallace Coleman moved with his family from Tennessee in the 1950s. And he hasn’t stopped playing his harmonica.

The local legend is the longest-performing musician in Cleveland. A regular in Robert Lockwood’s blues band, he used to work at Hough Bakeries – until he gave up the day job to release albums and perform at blues festival across the country and Europe.

At 5 p.m. Thursday, he’ll celebrate his 90^th birthday by, yes, playing. Coleman and his band hit the Sixty6 Music Lounge. Info.

We’ve reached max winter. Someday, we’ve look back and marvel at this harsh season. These photos scan decades of winter in Cleveland – and illustrate how Clevelander dealt with them. To see more, go to our Instagram and Facebook pages.

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39 °F 🌡️ 30 °F | ☁️ (Overcast / Milder) | 15% | 💨 ↑ ≈ 15 mph (≈ 13 knots)

43 °F 🌡️ 28 °F | 🌧️ (PM Rain Showers / Breezy) | 70% | 💨 ↑ ≈ 18 mph (≈ 16 knots)

31 °F 🌡️ 22 °F | 🌨️ (Transition to Snow / Windy) | 55% | 💨 ↑ ≈ 22 mph (≈ 19 knots)

_{Please note that weather conditions can change rapidly. For the most up-to-date information, consider checking a reliable local weather service.}

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