‘Harry Potter’ fans: Magical ‘Sorting Supper’ dining experience coming to Northeast Ohio

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NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio — Witches, wizards, and muggles alike – a portkey into the wizarding world is appearing in Northeast Ohio for one magical night.

In The Weeds, a upscale eatery and flower shop in North Royalton, is hosting a Harry Potter-themed dining experience on Feb. 5 that promises to enchant guests with food, alcoholic potions, décor and more straight from the halls of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Dubbed “A Sorting Supper,” the experience will feature a five-course meal with real-world takes on familiar menu items enjoyed by characters in the Harry Potter books and movies, according to the restaurant’s owner and longtime Potterhead, Jordan Slosar.

“Instead of just doing another wine dinner or tequila dinner, we’re like, ‘Let’s do Harry Potter’ and make an experience that blows people’s minds,” said Slosar, who frequently hosts special dining events at In The Weeds.

At the upcoming Feb. 5 dinner, Harry Potter fans can expect an immersive experience with visual elements like an enchanted ceiling, house banners, “floating” candles, and other familiar touches designed to evoke iconic locations like “The Great Hall” from the series, Slosar said.

“The food is always really important for these dinners, but I would say for this one, the experience is almost half of the reason you go,” Slosar said.

Upon arrival, each guest will be “sorted” into their house, just like young witches and wizards during their first year at Hogwarts. Whether you’re a brave Gryffindor, a clever Ravenclaw, a loyal Hufflepuff, or a ambitious Slytherin, you’ll dine alongside the rest of your party.

After taking in the Hogwarts ambiance, your wizarding feast will begin:

Herbology Salad: A fresh mix of microgreens, frisée, edible flowers, and a lemon Dijon vinaigrette – evoking the freshness and charm of Herbology Class without the shrill cries of a Mandrake.

Bat’s Blood Soup: A blood-red soup, likely a tomato bisque, which the menu hints is a favorite of a tragic character from the series.

Salmon and Fish Head Cake with Gillyweed Salad: Inspired by the second challenge in the Triwizard Tournament, this dish combines salmon and fish head into a cake, paired with greens and elements of seaweed.

Cornish Pasty with Leek and Potato Mash: A rustic, savory pie filled with braised beef, served alongside elevated mashed potatoes and gravy – straight from the Leaky Cauldron.

Golden Snitch Goodie: A dark chocolate shell with golden flakes and wings, filled with chocolate mousse, berry coulis, and a butter cookie crunch; a dessert any Seeker would love to catch.

Note: The menu items and ingredients are subject to change.

“There are going to be a couple of weird things, but everything’s going to be very approachable, flavor-wise,” Slosar said.

Bewitching extras

Themed cocktails will also be available for purchase. Expect alcoholic recreations of fan-favorite elixirs and brews like Polyjuice Potion, Butterbeer, Felix Felicis and Wolfsbane Potion –served in vials and containers to match visuals from the story.

The bar itself will take on the ambiance of Potions Class, with bubbling and brewing effects adding to the mystical atmosphere.

Additional surprises include a Hogwarts Express-style trolley cart stocked with iconic wizarding snacks like Chocolate Frogs, Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans and Fizzing Whizzbees for purchase.

The dinner is expected to last around two hours, beginning with sorting at 5:45 p.m. Guests will enjoy themed music and plenty of Instagram-friendly photo opportunities.

Event Details

When: February 5, starting at 5:45 p.m.

Where: In The Weeds, 13570 Ridge Road, North Royalton, OH

Tickets: $70 per person plus tax and gratuity; cocktails and trolly cart snacks available for purchase separately. Tickets sold here.

With a capacity limited to 34-36 guests, seats are in high demand. Grab your wand, don your best robes, and prepare to apparate yourself into a night filled with spells, feasts and fun.