🍝 Arrivederci, Stino: 34 Years of Sauce & Stories

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John Petkovic, Jude Perez & Victor Takakura

Where there was once a cacophony of chatter and shuffling travelers, there is now eerie silence in one of Cleveland’s most stylish buildings.

The restaurant is closed. Most of the seats are gone. And on Friday, there were as many security guards as there were waiting riders… two.

The once-bustling Greyhound station is counting down the days until the last bus departs.

“We thought today might be the last day,” said an employee. “It’s just a matter of time.”

You see, both Greyhound and Barons Bus are relocating to a new station next to the RTA’s Brook Park Rapid Station. Originally slated for June, the move has been delayed until the station is completed.

Last year, Playhouse Square purchased the historic jewel with the idea of turning it into a performance space or supper club.  It was a godsend to preservationists, who feared a developer could undermine its architectural significance by converting it into apartments.

Built in 1948 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999, the station is an immaculate example of Streamline Moderne. The offshoot of Art Deco boasts stylish curves, bold lines and smooth surfaces.

Playhouse Square is looking at ways to best utilize the space, so it’s sitting in a sort of purgatory now. Check it out before it’s too late – and bring a camera.

Cavs owner Dan Gilbert and his wife Jennifer are getting divorced after 30 years.

"We have together made the difficult decision to end our marriage," the Gilberts said in the statement. "Our journey has been profoundly shaped by our love and devotion to our children — including the enduring memory of our beloved son Nick, in addition to our commitments to Detroit and Cleveland.

Gilbert -- estimated to be worth $29.4 billion – purchased the Cavaliers in 2005 for a then-record $375 million.

His portfolio of Cleveland holdings includes the Monsters, Charge, a WNBA franchise set to debut in 2028 and $2 billion in real estate in Cuyahoga County.

He has also shaped downtown through Bedrock, his real estate investment firm that acquired the May Co. complex in 2016. Bedrock’s most ambitious Cleveland project is a $3.5 billion plan to redevelop 35 acres of the city's riverfront and renovate Tower City Center.

"As our relationship evolves, our friendship and partnership remain steadfast. In this next chapter, we will continue working on our fight to eliminate neurofibromatosis and uplift the communities we both cherish," the statement continued.

It’s been an popular mainstay for 34 years. The sauces are staples in area groceries. And it boasts a legacy that goes back to Cleveland’s famed New York Spaghetti House and, before that, Italy.

But the end is near for Stino da Napoli. The  charming Rocky River eatery will serve its last meal on Dec. 20.

“After 34 wonderful years, we are announcing our retirement from the restaurant business,” said owners Agostino and Jill Iacullo. “We are honored to have shared our passion for Neapolitan cuisine with you.”

In April, Agostino announced the closure of their retail sauces, which were staples in area groceries.

Iacullo, an Italian immigrant who arrived here in 1979 with $300, cooked in area eateries for 12 years before opening Stino da Napoli.

Peelander-Z: The Japanese punk outfit brings its outrageous get-ups, comic-book stunts and crazy wrestling moves to the Beachland. 7 tonight. Info.

Alabama Shakes: The Athens, AL group brings its mix of soul, blues and rock to Jacobs Pavilion. 6 tonight. Info.

Richard Lloyd: Guitarist and founding member of 1970s NYC rock legends Television brings his innovative leads to the Winchester Tavern. 7 tonight. Info.

The Notebook: Playhouse Square opens its season with the musical, based on Nicholas Sparks’ best-selling novel that inspired the iconic 2004 film of the same name. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. See our preview of the season here.

Legendary filmmaker and Cuyahoga Falls native Jim Jarmusch set his 1984 breakthrough, “Stranger Than Paradise,” in Cleveland and has referenced the area in a number of his movies. On Saturday, his latest film, “Father Mother Sister Brother,” took the Golden Lion for best film at the Venice Film Festival. It has a Dec. 24 release date in the U.S.

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Meet Zane -- the newest resident at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. The male giraffe was born on Aug. 15. His name – meaning “noble” – was selected through via a contest in which voters contributed to the Giraffe Conservation Foundation. Zane is always enjoying a coming-out party at the Zoo’s African Savanna. Info.

Construction of the Detroit-Superior High-Level Bridge, which opened to traffic on Thanksgiving Day 1917.

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216 Scoop winner gets 12 months of Cleveland’s favorite scoops and sundaes.

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Deadline: Monday, September 15 at 11:59 PM ET.

Prize: Mitchell’s gift card valued at $245 + taxes. No purchase necessary. U.S. residents 18+. Not sponsored by Mitchell’s or Instagram.

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Home vs. Green Bay Packers, 1:00pm September 21 (Sunday)

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