February 6, 2013
Church Street Hogie from Taylor Gourmet Deli in Washington, DC Spicy homemade Italian sausage, sauteed onions and peppers, and mozzarella (they were out of provolone, which normally goes on this sandwich). I didn’t really know how much food this was going to be, so I ordered the larger size. It was far too huge, but made for great drunk food the next day.

Church Street Hogie from Taylor Gourmet Deli in Washington, DC

Spicy homemade Italian sausage, sauteed onions and peppers, and mozzarella (they were out of provolone, which normally goes on this sandwich).

I didn’t really know how much food this was going to be, so I ordered the larger size. It was far too huge, but made for great drunk food the next day.

10:23pm
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Filed under: Washington DC Food Out To Eat Dupont Circle Taylor Gourmet Italian Italian Food 
January 22, 2013
Steak Bowl at ShopHouse in Washington, DC. Made my return to the lone location of Chipotle’s little brother today. Still a huge fan of the spicy corn. And I remembered from a previous visit that I did not like the noodles, so I went with Jasmine rice. [Previously: Chicken Bowl]

Steak Bowl at ShopHouse in Washington, DC.

Made my return to the lone location of Chipotle’s little brother today. Still a huge fan of the spicy corn. And I remembered from a previous visit that I did not like the noodles, so I went with Jasmine rice.

[Previously: Chicken Bowl]

4:10pm
Filed under: Food Asian ShopHouse Washington DC Dupont Circle Steak Beef Rice Curry Corn Out To Eat Chipotle 
December 14, 2012
The Banana Upside-Down Cake at Clyde’s in Washington, DC was amazing. Better than mom’s famous Banana Bars? Nothing’s better than mom’s… but it was up there. Wow. My favorite dessert I’ve had all year. And it came after a Browns victory; which was enjoyed in a room full of vocal (drunk) Browns fans. What could be better?

The Banana Upside-Down Cake at Clyde’s in Washington, DC was amazing. Better than mom’s famous Banana Bars? Nothing’s better than mom’s… but it was up there. Wow. My favorite dessert I’ve had all year.

And it came after a Browns victory; which was enjoyed in a room full of vocal (drunk) Browns fans. What could be better?

5:26pm
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Filed under: Dessert Bananas Washington DC Out To Eat 
December 11, 2012
Haven’t posted anything from B Spot in a while. This is the Porky Burger. BBQ pulled pork, coleslaw, Cleveland BBQ sauce, and bacon top this one. The reason why I’m posting this is to spread the word about their Happy Hour, which runs 3-6p during the week. $5 Burgers, $3 Beers, $2 Brats. Pretty unreal. Check it out.

Haven’t posted anything from B Spot in a while.

This is the Porky Burger. BBQ pulled pork, coleslaw, Cleveland BBQ sauce, and bacon top this one. The reason why I’m posting this is to spread the word about their Happy Hour, which runs 3-6p during the week. $5 Burgers, $3 Beers, $2 Brats. Pretty unreal. Check it out.

11:31pm
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Filed under: Food Cleveland Strongsville Burger Bacon Pork Out To Eat Michael Symon Happy Hour BBQ 
December 6, 2012
Chili Half Smoke from Ben’s Next Door in Washington, DC Wouldn’t get relish on it next time. It didn’t really go well with the chili and onions. However, it definitely did not take away from the amazing drunk food factor.

Chili Half Smoke from Ben’s Next Door in Washington, DC

Wouldn’t get relish on it next time. It didn’t really go well with the chili and onions. However, it definitely did not take away from the amazing drunk food factor.

3:48pm
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Filed under: Washington DC Food Ben's Chili Bowl Chili Hot Dogs Out To Eat 
October 21, 2012
O’Betty’s in Athens, Ohio. I grabbed a “Blaze” last weekend when I was in town for Homecoming. Rest assured, fellow alums - it’s still amazing. Just seeing this sign is total “drunk recall” moment for me.

O’Betty’s in Athens, Ohio.

I grabbed a “Blaze” last weekend when I was in town for Homecoming. Rest assured, fellow alums - it’s still amazing. Just seeing this sign is total “drunk recall” moment for me.

1:13am
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Filed under: Food Athens Ohio University Hot Dogs Out To Eat 
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
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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
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Filed under: Food Japanese Out To Eat Ramen Pork Corn Cleveland Downtown Cleveland Soup Noodles NoodleCat Hokkaido jonathon sawyer 
September 6, 2012
Pork Arepa at Barroco Grill in Lakewood, Ohio (extreme close-up edition) A grilled white corn pocket filled with roasted pork, peppers, mushrooms, onions, corn, and mozzarella. I’ve been itching to try this place for weeks now, and finally the opportunity presented itself today. After a quick walk from the W. 117th train stop, I popped into the little store front, and enjoyed what Food Network called “the best sandwich in Ohio”. I’m not so sure I would call it a sandwich, but I will say that its place on any “best of” list is well deserved. Everything about it was amazing, no way around it. They also brought out five different sauces to accompany the food. That might have been my favorite part. I mixed it up bite-by-bite, switching from garlic to chimmichurri to ranchero and back again. The spicy peanut was also killer (while not too hot). I’m not too crazy for pineapple, so I laid off that one for the most part; but in the samples I had, it wasn’t overly sweet. In my reviews, I normally like to stick to the food - while leaving out decor, atmosphere, music, etc. (the stupid stuff that other food blogs talk about…) But I have to say that I really felt at home in this place. Loud music, sharpie writing on the walls, the BYOB-friendly attitude… it just felt like Athens to me; and I loved that. Over the last few months I’ve been extremely nostalgic for my college town, and am counting the days til Homecoming weekend. But back to Barroco… I can’t say enough about this place. It was great - and I’ve only been there once. Needless to say, I’m already plotting a return trip.

Pork Arepa at Barroco Grill in Lakewood, Ohio (extreme close-up edition)

A grilled white corn pocket filled with roasted pork, peppers, mushrooms, onions, corn, and mozzarella.

I’ve been itching to try this place for weeks now, and finally the opportunity presented itself today. After a quick walk from the W. 117th train stop, I popped into the little store front, and enjoyed what Food Network called “the best sandwich in Ohio”. I’m not so sure I would call it a sandwich, but I will say that its place on any “best of” list is well deserved. Everything about it was amazing, no way around it.

They also brought out five different sauces to accompany the food. That might have been my favorite part. I mixed it up bite-by-bite, switching from garlic to chimmichurri to ranchero and back again. The spicy peanut was also killer (while not too hot). I’m not too crazy for pineapple, so I laid off that one for the most part; but in the samples I had, it wasn’t overly sweet.

In my reviews, I normally like to stick to the food - while leaving out decor, atmosphere, music, etc. (the stupid stuff that other food blogs talk about…) But I have to say that I really felt at home in this place. Loud music, sharpie writing on the walls, the BYOB-friendly attitude… it just felt like Athens to me; and I loved that. Over the last few months I’ve been extremely nostalgic for my college town, and am counting the days til Homecoming weekend.

But back to Barroco… I can’t say enough about this place. It was great - and I’ve only been there once. Needless to say, I’m already plotting a return trip.

2:07am
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Filed under: Food Arepa Out To Eat Cleveland Lakewood Pork Corn Onions Peppers Chips 
August 29, 2012
Bloody Mary with Dr. Katz’s Pickle at Fire Food and Drink in Shaker Square Same heat, but less horseradish, please. Still really good, though.

Bloody Mary with Dr. Katz’s Pickle at Fire Food and Drink in Shaker Square

Same heat, but less horseradish, please. Still really good, though.

11:34pm
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Filed under: Food Drinks Alcohol Tomatoes Bloody Mary Cleveland Shaker Heights Shaker Square Out To Eat 
August 15, 2012

azizisbored:

Five Guys Burgers and Fries Review (by Daym Drops)

This dude is amazing. Enjoy.

The cheese is goin’… Goin’ HAM in here!!!!!

11:48pm
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Filed under: Reblog food burgers fries fried Fast food five guys out to eat 
August 15, 2012
Frenched Pork Chop at Nicolinni’s in Boardman, Ohio Wrapped in bacon and cooked on a wood-fired grill. Been on a pork chop kick ever since I had Lolita’s. This one ranks under Michael Symon’s, but only slightly. Incredibly juicy and smokey (via the bacon and grilling). I wouldn’t make the hour drive just for this meal; but I have a three week old nephew that lives about five minutes away. So that should provide an acceptable excuse for years to come.

Frenched Pork Chop at Nicolinni’s in Boardman, Ohio

Wrapped in bacon and cooked on a wood-fired grill. Been on a pork chop kick ever since I had Lolita’s. This one ranks under Michael Symon’s, but only slightly. Incredibly juicy and smokey (via the bacon and grilling).

I wouldn’t make the hour drive just for this meal; but I have a three week old nephew that lives about five minutes away. So that should provide an acceptable excuse for years to come.

1:06am
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Filed under: Pork Meat Bacon Food Grilling Youngstown Out To Eat 
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
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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
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Filed under: Cleveland Downtown Cleveland Food Spanish Food Seafood Photography Out To Eat 
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