In May 2022, a few months after opening JoJo's Bar, an Italian Steakhouse concept, restaurateur Rick Doody launched JoJo's Backyard, an umbrellaed oasis with a live-fire Argentine grill. What the space is not that reminiscent of, except maybe in spirit, is the building's former occupant Gamekeeper's Taverne. Both inside and out underwent a total gutjob by W Design. A year of construction involved collaborating with the local Architectural Board of Review to maintain the integrity of the historic building. "They wanted to keep the old cottage feel," says Doody. The result is two totally new experiences in familiar spaces. 🧑‍💻 Read our review of these dual concepts at the link in bio. 🖊 dilstew 📷 Courtesy Lizzie Schlafer, Tiffany Joy Photography #chagrinfalls #thingstodoincleveland #cleveland #clevelandfood #clevelandfoodie #jojos jojosbackyard jojosbarchagrin