The 13 Hottest New Restaurants in Cleveland
DOUG TRATTNER | JUL. 18, 2017
EATER
"The veteran chef is winning over small-plate skeptics with an ever-changing roster of tightly constructed dishes that juxtapose hot and cold components; creamy and crisp textures; and sweet, smoky, and bold flavors." (read more...)
100 Best Restaurants in Cleveland - The Complete 2017 A-List Dining Guide
BETH SEGAL | JUN. 23, 2017
THE PLAIN DEALER
"The menu is replete with voluptuous flavor-filled culinary inventions -- all on small plates. There's lots to savor and share in a cozy space that's as full of stylized adventure as the food being served." (read more...)
Lakewood's Salt Serves Up Bold Flavors in Tiny Packages
JIM VICKERS | DEC. 8, 2016
CLEVELAND MAGAZINE
"Chef Jill Vedaa layers creative flavors and interesting textures in an exciting small plates menu." (read more...)
Jill Vedaa Dishes Up a Unique Roster of Small Plates and the Perfect Setting for Sharing at Salt in Lakewood
DOUGLAS TRATTNER | SEPT. 28, 2016
CLEVELAND SCENE MAGAZINE
"To pull [small plates] off, it takes a bottomless well of creativity and the skill, vision and restraint to assemble the pieces in a coherent, appealing fashion. This chef has those qualities." (read more)
Chef Jill Vedaa's Lakewood Bistro Salt is Approaching the Finish Line
DOUGLAS TRATTNER | JUNE 29, 2016
CLEVELAND SCENE MAGAZINE
"From her open kitchen at the rear of the open dining room, Vedaa will prepare seasonal small plates that she describes as "composed,” because they incorporate more than a single item as is often the case with traditional Spanish tapas." (read more)
Rainstorms didn't dampen enthusiasm at 13th annual Taste of Lakewood
CAROL KOVACH | JUNE 05, 2016
CLEVELAND.COM
Stavnicky, front of the house manager said the restaurant will be "more intimate cuisine, with rotating specials, small plates meant to share and a wine list. Things will be as local as possible..." (read more)
Talking Salt with chef Jill Vedaa and sommelier Jessica Parkison
TRICIA CHAVES | APRIL 13, 2016
FRESHWATER CLEVELAND
"I’m focused on creating amazing food inspired by dishes I love, with many different ethnic influences.” (read more)
Jill Vedaa to Open Restaurant in Former Pug Mahones Spot in Lakewood
DOUGLAS TRATTNER | FEBURARY 10, 2016
CLEVELAND SCENE MAGAZINE
"After 20 years of cooking professionally for other owners, chef Jill Vedaa finally will have the opportunity to open her own restaurant. Along with partner Jessica Parkison, Vedaa will open Salt in Lakewood this summer..." (read more)