In 2017, she offered pet food cooking classes. Since then, Shinto’s Pet Food has become the go-to store for pet owners in California, especially those who have pets battling illnesses.

The conversion from Miami Nights to Shinto Japanese Steakhouse (857 Columbia Rd., 440-772-5017) is complete. After sitting idle for nearly three years, the Westlake building reopened in September.

Sheng Long Yu, owner of the 16-year-old Strongsville restaurant Shinto Japanese Steakhouse (17070 Pearl Rd., 440-878-3868), will open a west-side version of the same.