Rick Doody is just days away from unveiling his newest restaurant, and like all of his projects, this latest one was done with no shortcuts -- and it shows. Over the past year and a half, Doody and his team have transformed the former Bell & Flower/Rick's Cafe property in Chagrin Falls into a breezy, elegant and easygoing French bistro. The name, Lola's Bistro (86 N. Main St.) is an homage to the owner's beloved Bernedoodle.

The transformation from Bell & Flower to Lola's Bistro is extraordinary. What was once an alley patio on the north side of the building has been converted to interior space, blending seamlessly with the main dining room. A massive skylight floods the room with natural light. The new space connects to the original footprint through an expansive brick opening. There, a

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