Amen to that W28th!!!

Good list of cities to be on the list with.  Not a single bar from cities like Phoenix, Vegas, or Atlanta.

 

Oh honey.  You aint neva lied.  Damn tacky ass overgrown suburbs.  Especially those damn hillbillies in GA!

Ive been to three of those places.  Sazerac just reopened

congrats to VTR, well deserved PR.

There seemed to be a lot of activity today around the Gateway District's former Diamondback Brewery space. That is a prime location , now that The 668 Residences will soon be opening their Prospect side.

I spoke with the building manager for the former Waterhouse space. She said they should have a lease signed this week and the resturaunt is aiming for an October opening.

Dante Boccuzzi prepares new restaurant in Tremont

 

by Joe Crea/Plain Dealer Reporter

Tuesday July 28, 2009, 11:33 AM

 

Joe CreaAnyone who has ever started a business, or has watched one take shape, recognizes the million-and-one details that go into the build-out and start-up.

 

Throw in a serious medical challenge -- say, cancer -- and it's any wonder how the new place ever makes it to opening night.

 

That's what happened to Dante Boccuzzi.

 

More at http://www.cleveland.com/taste/index.ssf/2009/07/dante_boccuzzi_prepares_new_re.html

At the Take a Hike Tour on Thursday, the director of the Historic Gateway Neighborhood Association said they closed on the deal for the old Vivo space.

^For who, the chocolate bar?

Is it bad that I lived there for two years and I have no idea where the old gas station is/was? 

 

haha, well it really doesn't look like one with what's left.  the "parking lot" across from Mama Santa's on E.123rd and Mayfield.  It's the building on that property.

 

Have you heard anything about the space where Corbo's Bakery used to be?

 

I looked at the apartments above where the old Corbo's used to be. The woman who owns the building seemed a little out of whack, and the rooms are absolute sh!t (still had mouse traps in the corners). Although the location is awesome, it was really run down and she was not someone whom I would want as my landlord.  Her grandparents passed the building down to her or something. 

Is it bad that I lived there for two years and I have no idea where the old gas station is/was? 

 

haha, well it really doesn't look like one with what's left.  the "parking lot" across from Mama Santa's on E.123rd and Mayfield.  It's the building on that property.

 

Have you heard anything about the space where Corbo's Bakery used to be?

 

I looked at the apartments above where the old Corbo's used to be. The woman who owns the building seemed a little out of whack, and the rooms are absolute sh!t (still had mouse traps in the corners). Although the location is awesome, it was really run down and she was not someone whom I would want as my landlord.  Her grandparents passed the building down to her or something. 

 

That is one of the nicest styled buildings in L.I. Too bad it sits and becomes what you just described. I wonder if she'd be willing to sell it to someone who would be interested in cleaning it up....and keeping it that way.

Bon Appetit rated The Greenhouse Tavern one of the 10 best New American Tavern's in the country!

 

The New American Tavern

The Brits have gastropubs, the French have gastro-bistros, and now we have gastro-taverns—smart, casual spots serving excellent drinks and modern takes on American (and global) comfort foods. Think of them as burgers-and-beer joints for the foodie crowd.

The Greenhouse Tavern

Cleveland

Chef-owner Jonathon Sawyer's soon-to-open downtown spot will be a certified "green" restaurant with a rooftop patio and a menu featuring comfort foods with a pedigree, like dry-aged Ohio lamb saddle and roasted Tea Hills chicken.

2038 East Fourth Street; 216-393-4302

 

http://www.bonappetit.com/magazine/2009/01/new_american_tavern

^ great blurb!

 

here's what they say...sounds great:

 

The Greenhouse Tavern

 

Cleveland

 

Chef-owner Jonathon Sawyer's soon-to-open downtown spot will be a certified "green" restaurant with a rooftop patio and a menu featuring comfort foods with a pedigree, like dry-aged Ohio lamb saddle and roasted Tea Hills chicken.

 

2038 East Fourth Street; 216-393-4302

 

http://clevelandfoodie.com/2009/08/qa-with-jeni-britton-bauer.html

 

q&a with jeni britton bauer

 

I scream, you scream, we all scream for Jeni’s!

 

I don’t have an overly powering sweet tooth. In fact, I often prefer cheese for dessert. That is, until I was first introduced to Jeni’s,  the artisan ice cream that hails two short hours from my doorstep in Columbus. I first tried salted carmel, and then strawberry buttermilk. And recently, Jamie and I polished off a pint of goat cheese with roasted red cherries. The latter is seriously the BEST ice cream I have ever had – ever. Truly. Ever. It’s worth the price and now I can appreciate why it’s been worth the drive for so many. Jeni’s is unlike any ice cream I’ve ever sampled. In fact, calling it ice cream just doesn’t seem right. It should be in its own category altogether. And the craftsmanship, passion and love for Ohio that goes into each pint makes it just that much better.

 

PS – If Jeni’s was going to set up shop in Cleveland, where should they open? (note: answering next door to your house is not acceptable, though totally undestood.)

 

1. How did you get into ice cream? When I was young, I worked at a local French bakery. I fell in love with pastry and started making American baked goods with French techniques – lighter sugar, fresher ingredients, better quality overall. When I started making ice cream I realized that there was no one making ice cream with the same great ingredients we used at the patisserie, so I started my business. That was 1996. I started in our market, which is kind of like the West SideMarket. We have all sorts of awesome ethnic foods and purveyors of exquisite ingredients there – they still serve as a constant inspiration. From single origin chocolates, direct trade vanilla beans, just roasted coffee, every kind of cheese, wines, curries and middle eastern ingredients to wild boar bacon (made into brown sugar pralines) and smoked salmon (in a fresh locally grown sorbet) … all kinds of experimentation has gone on over the years. If it was in the market, it ended up in my ice creams!

 

3. What local farmers to you support to make your ice cream? Why is this so important to you? Toad Hill, Jorgensen Farms, Wayward Seed, Elizabeth Telling, Mott Family Farm, Just This Farm, and a bunch of dairies from Holmes County. It’s important not because I am particularly strict about natural ingredients, but because I am obsessed with deliciousness. The little strawberries just taste better than those gigantic ones from conventional suppliers, so we have Adam from Wayward Seed grow those for us. Local blueberries tend to have more flavor and more pectin – can’t really figure out why that is, but they make better jam for our lemon and blueberry yogurt. There is no comparison to grass fed local cream – the flavor is so much better. Also, Ohio is an AG state – we are so very proud of that that we want to showcase our flavors.

 

9. Will Jeni’s ever be available on a retail level in Cleveland? If so, where? We want to open a full-service shop in Cleveland. We are very good at providing a whole experience around ice cream, that’s something you don’t get with just offering retail pints in a grocery store. Our sundaes are really special (we hand-whip local cream for our sundaes), as is our coffee service. You have to taste your way through our shop – it’s part of the whole experience. We’re open to any suggestions on locations!

 

10. If you weren’t making ice cream, what would you be doing? I would be driving around a gelatin truck, selling gelatin cubes in all sorts of flavors and colors! They would be served in paper cones with a toothpick so that you could walk and eat it. Some would be made with local or exotic fruits and some would be more like panna cotta made with cream. Some would be savory like bloody Mary or clear consommes and you could mix and match. I know what many readers are thinking right now … genius. I actually had this idea before ice cream but I’ve been to chicken to do it. If I get the truck, I’ll be sure to bring it to Cleveland. It seems so futuristic to me … and I know, sort of disgusting. You would have to be absolutely fearless to do this as a business, which I am (most of the time).

 

11. When visiting Cleveland, favorite restaurant? Favorite restaurant in Columbus? The Greenhouse Tavern blows me away -  the whole experience. I have started to spend more time in Cleveland and I can’t wait to discover new favorites. In Columbus, I have way too many favorites: Alana’s (I am there a lot), Rigsby’s for mortadella panino at lunch and Spagio for a spa brunch on Sundays (so civilized). Third and Hollywood has a great grilled artichoke on the menu right now and I eat it with their pink prosecco – I totally love that.

 

12. What do you love about Ohio and what drives you nuts? I love that Ohio is full of interesting towns and cities – LOTS of them. I am originally from Illinois and in Illinois you can go forever without running into another town – everything is in Chicago. But here, you can bike from town to town. If you start in Columbus, you can go all the way to Cleveland on back roads and hit a town every few miles. It makes me crazy to think we don’t have a train running between our cities.

 

15. If Ohio was an ice cream flavor, what flavor would it be? Sweet Corn and Black Raspberry. It’s been on our menu every summer since I started making ice cream and we always say that it tastes like Ohio.

 

16. What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Salty Caramel or Kumquat Yogurt – which will be available this December. Actually, they will be yummy together.

 

18. For someone that has never been to one of your stores in Columbus, what can they expect to find?  Lots of tastes. Beautiful sundaes, ice cream servers who know their stuff! Get coffee, it’s French pressed and comes to you on a tray. It is very romantic. Ideal for a date.

 

24. What’s next for Jeni’s? We are working on that plan as we speak! Hopefully Cleveland is a big part of that … we went through so much to get this beautiful organic, grassfed Ohio dairy and we want people to experience it!

 

:clap: :-D 8-) :banger:

 

Go to the link & comment on locations...some people are saying Eton!  Gross!

Oh hehlllll no ... The latest of the inexplicable pro-Eton votes. I think this poster is Barbara Bush. Attitudes like these make me want to build a really tall wall along the outer borders of the inner-ring suburbs. Come on, Clevelanders! Vote with your keystrokes! Defeat the lifestyle center promoters! You can also share your suggestion at http://bit.ly/Q8Vs (where thankfully, there aren't yet any Eton fans).

 

17.jillc

Posted August 14, 2009 at 11:26 am

 

Eton would be great because Trader Joe’s draws people from Erie to Akron daily and all of the restaurants pull in tons of people. Plus people in the surrounding neighborhoods entertain frequently and are always looking for something trendy or unique, and for many cost is not a consideration. Some of the more urban areas suggested would be good for cones but not pints.

 

http://clevelandfoodie.com/2009/08/qa-with-jeni-britton-bauer.html/comment-page-1#comment-5726

12. eyehrtfood said "E. 4th is a nice idea and perfect for a summer night if you’ve finished dinner on the street – but parking cost and hassle would mean there’s no simple way to just drop by, the kiss of death for a place like that. Plus, there are no neighborhoods nearby."

 

WTF???????  My response:

Lauren

Posted August 14, 2009 at 2:49 pm | Permalink

eyehrtfood –

What do you mean there are no neighborhoods by E. 4th? Ummm, hello?!? About 13,000 people live downtown, and we walk everywhere thankyouverymuch. There isn’t a single ice cream place in downtown Cleveland, and I think it could be a VERY profitable venture there. If you go to any of the suburbs, you’re competing with Mitchell’s, Coldstone, Ben and Jerry’s, Baskin Robins, etc.

 

My response was directed at eyehrtfood as well, even though I forgot to directly address him or her like Doc.

I suggested Downtown or University Circle.  I could see something like this going into Uptown and doing very well.

Downtown, asian village, ohio city, D-S

My response was directed at eyehrtfood as well, even though I forgot to directly address him or her like Doc.

 

That person's comment totally hit a nerve.  I usually don't post on random websites or blogs, but he/she done pissed me off  :whip:

My response was directed at eyehrtfood as well, even though I forgot to directly address him or her like Doc.

 

That person's comment totally hit a nerve. I usually don't post on random websites or blogs, but he/she done pissed me off :whip:

 

The good thing is that most of the comments on Facebook are reasonable locations.

Had dinner at La Boca, the new Argentinian restaurant on 58th and Detroit tonight. The food was fantastic. Not a single entree over twenty dollars and we got a pitcher of Sangria that was the size of a beer pitcher. Definitely worth a look.

Went to L'Albatros for the first time last night.  Best meal in recent memory in Cleveland.  And I appreciated that champagne was available by the glass which is not an option most places we go, it allowed us to get a glass for a toast without having to indulge (and splurge) on a whole bottle.  Service was great, food impeccable, very cute patio.

Had dinner at La Boca, the new Argentinian restaurant on 58th and Detroit tonight. The food was fantastic. Not a single entree over twenty dollars and we got a pitcher of Sangria that was the size of a beer pitcher. Definitely worth a look.

do they have a website with menu yet? edit-found it

http://labocabarrio.com/

Went to L'Albatros for the first time last night. Best meal in recent memory in Cleveland. And I appreciated that champagne was available by the glass which is not an option most places we go, it allowed us to get a glass for a toast without having to indulge (and splurge) on a whole bottle. Service was great, food impeccable, very cute patio.

 

I agree, went a month ago and it was awesome.  There was only one thing on the whole menu that didn't intrigue me and that was the grilled salmon.

^Have to agree with all of the above (especially liked the patio) except we had service issues when we went (and I ain't that picky).  Food was super as was the cocktail I had.  The service thing could have been a one time event and I will definitely go back again and again.

Had dinner at La Boca, the new Argentinian restaurant on 58th and Detroit tonight. The food was fantastic. Not a single entree over twenty dollars and we got a pitcher of Sangria that was the size of a beer pitcher. Definitely worth a look.

do they have a website with menu yet? edit-found it

http://labocabarrio.com/

is anything spicy on the menu??

All the items have that South American seasoning which does give it a very slight kick, but not too much for those that don't like spicy. I suppose if you tend to like your food on the non adventurous side, this might not be the place for you.

All the items have that South American seasoning which does give it a very slight kick, but not too much for those that don't like spicy. I suppose if you tend to like your food on the non adventurous side, this might not be the place for you.

 

I love spicy/hot foods.  I like a good kick in the mouth!  [Don't even think about going there!]

I am sure it is not really spicy. nothing is around here unless you doctor it up yourself.

I love spicy/hot foods. I like a good kick in the mouth! [Don't even think about going there!]

 

Oh I got dibs on THAT!

 

Anyway, a very good friend with great taste in restaurants raved about La Boca - and I imagine that if you ask for extra spicy, they'd be accomodating. It's definitely on my list of places to try next.

I love spicy/hot foods.  I like a good kick in the mouth!  [Don't even think about going there!]

 

Oh I got dibs on THAT!

 

Anyway, a very good friend with great taste in restaurants raved about La Boca - and I imagine that if you ask for extra spicy, they'd be accomodating. It's definitely on my list of places to try next.

 

 

Hardheaded!  Some kids never learn.

 

Good to hear the positive reviews!

Except MTS it is on the West side! :x

Except MTS it is on the West side! :x

 

I visit the westside quite frequently and not just for the airport or the WSM.  Many members of my family went to Lincoln West and now they are all uppity live in Ohio City, D-S or Tremont.

 

 

(I love spicy/hot foods.  I like a good kick in the mouth!  [Don't even think about going there!] )

 

MTS, if you love spicy food, then this is the place for you. I did ask if they would very the heat factor on request and they said yes they would.

 

(I am sure it is not really spicy. nothing is around here unless you doctor it up yourself.)

 

I beg to differ Peabody. Go to an authentic Indian restaurant or Phnom Penh and ask for hot/spicy. You will want to scrape your tongue on the carpet after eating it. I made that mistake once.

 

 

 

(I love spicy/hot foods.  I like a good kick in the mouth!  [Don't even think about going there!] )

 

MTS, if you love spicy food, then this is the place for you. I did ask if they would very the heat factor on request and they said yes they would.

 

(I am sure it is not really spicy. nothing is around here unless you doctor it up yourself.)

 

I beg to differ Peabody. Go to an authentic Indian restaurant or Phnom Penh and ask for hot/spicy. You will want to scrape your tongue on the carpet after eating it. I made that mistake once.

 

 

 

 

PP is the going in the right direction as I can handle the heat.  The hotter the better in my book!  When my mom was pregnant with me she craved raw peppers & chilies.  That's why I'm so spicy and hot tempered!

Johnny's Hide-Away is apparently now open in the former Macchu Picchu space.  I didn't see any signage up on the exterior, but there were people handing out fliers...

A friend of mine told me of a rumor that the owner of Orale Contemporary Mexican Cuisine in the westside market will be opening up a burrito stand type place by Old Angle on W 25th. There are a few spaces around there that I think would be perfect.

Johnny's Hide-Away is apparently now open in the former Macchu Picchu space. I didn't see any signage up on the exterior, but there were people handing out fliers...

 

They've got job postings on craigslist too.

A friend of mine told me of a rumor that the owner of Orale Contemporary Mexican Cuisine in the westside market will be opening up a burrito stand type place by Old Angle on W 25th. There are a few spaces around there that I think would be perfect.

 

I KNEW IT!  I asked what was happening here a few pages ago with no response...It looks like an orange/peachy textured wall in one of the spaces.  This place will be a much welcomed/needed addition to the neighborhood...granted it's open beyond 6pm!  :|

A friend of mine told me of a rumor that the owner of Orale Contemporary Mexican Cuisine in the westside market will be opening up a burrito stand type place by Old Angle on W 25th. There are a few spaces around there that I think would be perfect.

 

Great, one more place for me to pick up fattening fricking delicious fattening fricking delicious food!

Theresa's Pizza on Euclid Ave had a "Closed for remodeling" sign in the window yesterday. Any idea what is going on here? I cant see them having to do that much remodeling since they just opened a year or so ago.

Theresa's Pizza on Euclid Ave had a "Closed for remodeling" sign in the window yesterday. Any idea what is going on here? I cant see them having to do that much remodeling since they just opened a year or so ago.

It could be something structural not cosmetic.

Also, there are Amish laborers working in the Vivo space and white cloth is covering the windows.  Looks like something's moving in there too.

If that burrito place is open late night on W25th they's make a killing from all the bar patrons and night owls.

The work at the ex Vivo space is for a "chocolate bar", which was mentioned earlier somewhere on the forum.

(I love spicy/hot foods.  I like a good kick in the mouth!  [Don't even think about going there!] )

 

MTS, if you love spicy food, then this is the place for you. I did ask if they would very the heat factor on request and they said yes they would.

 

(I am sure it is not really spicy. nothing is around here unless you doctor it up yourself.)

 

I beg to differ Peabody. Go to an authentic Indian restaurant or Phenom Penh and ask for hot/spicy. You will want to scrape your tongue on the carpet after eating it. I made that mistake once.

 

 

 

 

I DO get the hot and spicy at PP and I can handle it. I would not call it bland but any stretch of the imagination, but it is hardly overwhelming. The only place in Cleveland that brought me to my knees  was Saffron patch. I asked for spicy and they asked "American Spicy or Indian spicy"? I said "Indian". they gave me Indian medium and wow! Phenom Phen tasted liked like cream of wheat in comparison.

 

Speaking of OC, did anyone go to the preview party of the Sushi place the Garage is opening? It is not near opening, but they had a party in the raw space. I did not make it but am curious what it looked like. I am glad to hear OC has some great options on the way.

The burrito place on W 25th Street will be called, "Ohio City Burrito."  They are planning to open on the 1st of September.  I've talked to the owner, and this is a new business start up for himself & his sister.  They are still debating what their hours will be, but many people have told them, including myself, to stay open late (especially on Friday & Saturday nights). This place has no affiliation with Orale, and it will not be run by Orale.  In fact, Orale Mexican Cuisine has leased it's own place one storefront north (where "Dish" use to be).  They actually have been their for awhile now, it's their kitchen for catering & stocking their stand at The West Side Market.  Because of recent events, they are now considering opening this space back up as a small restaurant & take out operation.  In other Ohio City news, "DragonFly" (the old "City Buddha" space next to The Garage) is planning to open in October.  The space is coming along nicely and will feature lots of woodwork - it definitely will have a martini vibe & funky music.  The Bier Market has opened their downstairs lounge, called "SpeakEasy."  It is only open now on Friday & Saturday nights, and it looks great (a great hideaway space with a 1920's vibe).  The ABC Tavern has been sold & should transfer title any day now.  The new owners (established local restaurant owners) plan to keep the kitchen open late night (expect much better food - similar vibe).  One last thing, I should have news to report shortly about The Jay Hotel

Thanks for the update, and welcome to UrbanOhio.  I for one am anxious to hear about The Jay Hotel.  I know I was excited to see that project when it was first announced.

Had dinner at La Boca, the new Argentinian restaurant on 58th and Detroit tonight. The food was fantastic. Not a single entree over twenty dollars and we got a pitcher of Sangria that was the size of a beer pitcher. Definitely worth a look.

do they have a website with menu yet? edit-found it

http://labocabarrio.com/

 

oh this is awesome news. wow.

 

i had ruled out henry's at the barn, but i still was trying to decide on bar symon vs greenwood tavern for this weekend. now i dk, i dk...!  :clap:

 

I'd go with GreenHOUSE tavern, I hear the lines at Bar Symon start before it opens and immediately shoot to an hour wait.