March 6, 2013
Tuna sashimi at Sapporo Sushi [Previously: Yellowtail sashimi, Salmon/Avocado roll]

Tuna sashimi at Sapporo Sushi

[Previously: Yellowtail sashimi, Salmon/Avocado roll]

4:54pm
(Notes: 3)
  
Filed under: Food Sushi Cleveland Downtown Cleveland Tuna Seafood Asian 
February 4, 2013
Happy hour chocolate fondue at Chocolate Bar in downtown Cleveland. Four dollars. Four full dollars of happiness.

Happy hour chocolate fondue at Chocolate Bar in downtown Cleveland.

Four dollars. Four full dollars of happiness.

4:40pm
(Notes: 4)
  
Filed under: Chocolate Food Cleveland Dessert Downtown Cleveland Strawberries Chocolate Bar 
November 1, 2012
Yellowtail Sashmi and Salmon & Avocado Roll at Sapporo Sushi in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio This, along with the Miso soup, was super legit. Free Green Tea, too. Thanks, Leah, for the suggestion.

Yellowtail Sashmi and Salmon & Avocado Roll at Sapporo Sushi in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio

This, along with the Miso soup, was super legit. Free Green Tea, too.

Thanks, Leah, for the suggestion.

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10:20pm
(Notes: 11)
  
Filed under: Sushi Sashimi Salmon Tuna Food Asian Cleveland Downtown Cleveland Rice Avocado 
October 28, 2012
Pastrami Over-Stuffed Sandwich at Panini’s in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio Pastrami, Fried Egg, Provolone, Slaw, French Fries, and Tomato stuffed between thick-cut Italian Bread. I get one of these after I hit up dollar beer night across the street with my buddies from work. All you have to do is throw on a packet of hot sauce, and this is some of the best drunk food money can buy. [Yes, I’ve had Primanti Brothers. And yes, for once Pittsburgh is better than Cleveland; I’ll admit it.]

Pastrami Over-Stuffed Sandwich at Panini’s in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio

Pastrami, Fried Egg, Provolone, Slaw, French Fries, and Tomato stuffed between thick-cut Italian Bread.

I get one of these after I hit up dollar beer night across the street with my buddies from work. All you have to do is throw on a packet of hot sauce, and this is some of the best drunk food money can buy.

[Yes, I’ve had Primanti Brothers. And yes, for once Pittsburgh is better than Cleveland; I’ll admit it.]

11:48pm
Filed under: Food Pastrami Egg Sandwich Fries Cleveland Downtown Cleveland 
October 7, 2012
Dynamite Roll at Sushi 86 in downtown Cleveland Spicy Tuna and Salmon with Avocado and spicy (siracha-like) sauce.

Dynamite Roll at Sushi 86 in downtown Cleveland

Spicy Tuna and Salmon with Avocado and spicy (siracha-like) sauce.

12:15pm
(Notes: 2)
  
Filed under: Sushi Seafood Asian Food Cleveland Downtown Cleveland Out To Eat Salmon Tuna 
October 2, 2012
Wheel of Gelato at The Spread Buffet within Horseshoe Casino Cleveland Flavors include: Cream Caramel, Yoghurt, Coffee, Banana, Tiramisu, Hazelnut, Chocolate, Pistashio, Vanilla, Strawberry, Nutella, and Stracciatella And from now until the end of September, anyone who earns 25 Tier Credits gets a free buffet. My mom is one of the smallest gamblers I know, and she got to that level pretty easily. Good luck! EDIT: It has now been extended through October.

Wheel of Gelato at The Spread Buffet within Horseshoe Casino Cleveland

Flavors include: Cream Caramel, Yoghurt, Coffee, Banana, Tiramisu, Hazelnut, Chocolate, Pistashio, Vanilla, Strawberry, Nutella, and Stracciatella

And from now until the end of September, anyone who earns 25 Tier Credits gets a free buffet. My mom is one of the smallest gamblers I know, and she got to that level pretty easily. Good luck!

EDIT: It has now been extended through October.

11:35am
Filed under: Gelato Dessert Ice Cream Cleveland Downtown Cleveland Out To Eat Buffet Horseshoe Cleveland Casino 
September 11, 2012
Hokkaido Ramen at NoodleCat in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio Roasted pork, butter, chili oil, corn in a miso-corn broth After many Sunday Happy Hours here, I’ve gotta say that this is probably my favorite noodle dish on the menu. Rich, but spicy. Plus, it has pulled pork in it - so come on. Corn in soups is always a winner for me (like this one from Zola in Washington DC); and this was no different. [Previously: Steam Buns]

Hokkaido Ramen at NoodleCat in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio

Roasted pork, butter, chili oil, corn in a miso-corn broth

After many Sunday Happy Hours here, I’ve gotta say that this is probably my favorite noodle dish on the menu. Rich, but spicy. Plus, it has pulled pork in it - so come on. Corn in soups is always a winner for me (like this one from Zola in Washington DC); and this was no different.

[Previously: Steam Buns]

10:51pm
(Notes: 4)
  
Filed under: Food Japanese Out To Eat Ramen Pork Corn Cleveland Downtown Cleveland Soup Noodles NoodleCat Hokkaido jonathon sawyer 
August 7, 2012
Paella Valenciana at Mallorca in Cleveland, Ohio Saffron rice, all sorts of shellfish (including heaps of shrimp and a lobster tail), roasted red peppers, sausage slices, and peas. Didn’t have the soccarat (explained here by the “Paella Professor”) that Paella is supposed to have; but it was still amazing. And when they said they have “generous portions”, they meant it. [Previously: The view from outside]

Paella Valenciana at Mallorca in Cleveland, Ohio

Saffron rice, all sorts of shellfish (including heaps of shrimp and a lobster tail), roasted red peppers, sausage slices, and peas.

Didn’t have the soccarat (explained here by the “Paella Professor”) that Paella is supposed to have; but it was still amazing. And when they said they have “generous portions”, they meant it.

[Previously: The view from outside]

10:25pm
(Notes: 3)
  
Filed under: Clams Lobster Paella Peppers Rice Sausage Seafood Shrimp Spanish Food Vegetables Food Cleveland Downtown Cleveland Out To Eat 
August 6, 2012
Mallorca in the Warehouse District of downtown Cleveland The best Spanish restaurant in the city - and a staple of the neighborhood since the mid-90’s; when the Warehouse District began over-taking the Flats as “the place to go” in Cleveland.

Mallorca in the Warehouse District of downtown Cleveland

The best Spanish restaurant in the city - and a staple of the neighborhood since the mid-90’s; when the Warehouse District began over-taking the Flats as “the place to go” in Cleveland.

12:54am
(Notes: 1)
  
Filed under: Cleveland Downtown Cleveland Food Spanish Food Seafood Photography Out To Eat 
July 3, 2012
Rotisserie Chicken Pasta at Pickwick and Frolic on East 4th Street in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio Cavatappi Pasta, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, and Rotisserie Chicken tossed in a Basil Pesto Cream Sauce and topped with Asiago Cheese On a bit of a summer-fueled pesto kick at the moment…

Rotisserie Chicken Pasta at Pickwick and Frolic on East 4th Street in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio

Cavatappi Pasta, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, and Rotisserie Chicken tossed in a Basil Pesto Cream Sauce and topped with Asiago Cheese

On a bit of a summer-fueled pesto kick at the moment…

11:45pm
(Notes: 1)
  
Filed under: Pasta Chicken Pesto Mushrooms Tomatoes Basil Cheese Out To Eat East 4th Cleveland Downtown Cleveland Food 
May 19, 2012
Gravy Frites at Greenhouse Tavern on East 4th Street in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio The best poutine ever. Sorry, Canada.

Gravy Frites at Greenhouse Tavern on East 4th Street in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio

The best poutine ever. Sorry, Canada.

10:03pm
Filed under: Fries Food Gravy Cheese Mozzarella Out To Eat East 4th Downtown Cleveland Cleveland 
January 15, 2012
Lola Combo with Spicy Tomato Bisque and Grilled Cheese Sandwich at Michael Symon’s Lola Bistro in Cleveland, Ohio I finally made the trek down to the East 4th neighborhood (here’s a picture of what it looks like at night) of downtown to my city’s best restaurant. But being a broke college grad who just signed up to pay his student loans - I went during lunch. First and foremost, the service is amazing. They have people roaming the room just to fill up water glasses. Take a sip, get a pour - basically. Next time I go, I plan on tallying the number of trips they make to the table. Secondly, the food. In addition to getting to try what Food & Wine magazine dubbed one of the best grilled cheeses in America, the soup was also amazing. And even though I was sitting among businessmen in suits and ties, you better believe I was dipping one in the other before long. There’s a reason it’s a classic combo. Not pictured: the Eggnog Panna Cotta with Whiskey Whipped Cream. Sounds like an alcoholic’s Christmas miracle. It was. Huge flavor. Pretty small in size, though. I played it safe on this trip, but next time I’m throwing caution (and my wallet) to the wind and getting a lot more food. I just have to find something to celebrate, first.

Lola Combo with Spicy Tomato Bisque and Grilled Cheese Sandwich at Michael Symon’s Lola Bistro in Cleveland, Ohio

I finally made the trek down to the East 4th neighborhood (here’s a picture of what it looks like at night) of downtown to my city’s best restaurant. But being a broke college grad who just signed up to pay his student loans - I went during lunch.

First and foremost, the service is amazing. They have people roaming the room just to fill up water glasses. Take a sip, get a pour - basically. Next time I go, I plan on tallying the number of trips they make to the table.

Secondly, the food. In addition to getting to try what Food & Wine magazine dubbed one of the best grilled cheeses in America, the soup was also amazing. And even though I was sitting among businessmen in suits and ties, you better believe I was dipping one in the other before long. There’s a reason it’s a classic combo.

Not pictured: the Eggnog Panna Cotta with Whiskey Whipped Cream. Sounds like an alcoholic’s Christmas miracle. It was. Huge flavor. Pretty small in size, though.

I played it safe on this trip, but next time I’m throwing caution (and my wallet) to the wind and getting a lot more food. I just have to find something to celebrate, first.

12:28pm
(Notes: 6)
  
Filed under: Food Cheese Tomatoes Soup Cleveland Michael Symon Downtown Cleveland Out To Eat 
December 20, 2011
Chipotle Pulled Pork Flatbread Pizza at Chocolate Bar in Cleveland, Ohio Somehow a small group of my friends picked this place randomly for dinner a few nights ago. It ended up being pretty amazing and definitely worth the trip downtown. Pretty cool atmosphere inside - good amount of people, but not overly crowded. Obviously I love BBQ(yes, every letter there is a different post I’ve done that has to do with BBQ/Pulled Pork of some sort), and I’m also a poor post-college student. So the $9 Pulled Pork Flatbread was a pretty simple choice. Fortunately everyone at the table got something different, and more importantly: everyone was all about sharing. The Mac ‘N Cheese (with Prosciutto and Caramelized Onions), the Chocolate Bar Pasta (with a White Chocolate Cream sauce… completely amazing, and not as sweet as you’d think), and the Smokey Grilled Cheese (with Bacon, Tomatoes, and Smoked Gouda) were all very good and I would order any for myself the next time I go. Cleveland people, definitely put this on your list.

Chipotle Pulled Pork Flatbread Pizza at Chocolate Bar in Cleveland, Ohio

Somehow a small group of my friends picked this place randomly for dinner a few nights ago. It ended up being pretty amazing and definitely worth the trip downtown. Pretty cool atmosphere inside - good amount of people, but not overly crowded.

Obviously I love BBQ(yes, every letter there is a different post I’ve done that has to do with BBQ/Pulled Pork of some sort), and I’m also a poor post-college student. So the $9 Pulled Pork Flatbread was a pretty simple choice. Fortunately everyone at the table got something different, and more importantly: everyone was all about sharing.

The Mac ‘N Cheese (with Prosciutto and Caramelized Onions), the Chocolate Bar Pasta (with a White Chocolate Cream sauce… completely amazing, and not as sweet as you’d think), and the Smokey Grilled Cheese (with Bacon, Tomatoes, and Smoked Gouda) were all very good and I would order any for myself the next time I go. Cleveland people, definitely put this on your list.

10:19pm
(Notes: 7)
  
Filed under: Pulled Pork Pork Pizza Cleveland East 4th Out To Eat Cheese Food BBQ Downtown Cleveland 
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