June 19, 20159 yr Sammy's?? Never heard of it. The only Sammy's I've heard of was the chain of classy downtown restaurants -- basically the 1990s version of Swingos of the 1970s. What?! It's right past the check in counter for the Holiday Inn Express (if entering from Euclid) or just to your left when entering from Vincent. It's run by Sammy and usually his son is there working. I think their breakfast is better than P.J.'s was. EDIT: Here's a picture I took last week of Jack Flaps before it opened. I went by it today around lunch time and it had a pretty good crowd.
June 19, 20159 yr What?! It's right past the check in counter for the Holiday Inn Express (if entering from Euclid) or just to your left when entering from Vincent. It's run by Sammy and usually his son is there working. I think their breakfast is better than P.J.'s was. Wow, I've never ventured past the hotel's front-in desk. Clearly I need to!! Thanks! "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 23, 20159 yr Bombay Chaat (which has been "coming soon" since I moved back to Cleveland last summer) is finally open at the corner of East 21st and Euclid. They have a pretty wide ranging menu, although as of right now they are only serving menu items after 3pm. Before 3:00 they have an all you can eat lunch buffet for $9.99. I'm no connoisseur of Indian food, but I thought it was quite good. The customer service is very good as well. Here's their website: http://www.bombaychaat.net/
June 23, 20159 yr OMG thank you for posting this. I had heard nothing about this. $10 lunch buffet and within like two blocks of my job? Yes, please.
June 24, 20159 yr Houlihans closed in Tower City? I was looking at google maps, don't ask, and noticed that it said that Houlihans was closed. Any insight? Maybe we can get something good and local in there?
June 24, 20159 yr Huh? I ate at Houlihans just last week! Other news courtesy of Detroit-Shoreway CDC... What a great addition to the neighborhood! We are stoked for you to open (and to slurp some oysters) https://t.co/48MVHQk5pD "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 25, 20159 yr It looks like it has in fact closed. Yelp, Google, Foursquare, and Facebook all list it as closed and it doesn't show up on their website when searching for locations.
June 25, 20159 yr Huh? I ate at Houlihans just last week! Other news courtesy of Detroit-Shoreway CDC... What a great addition to the neighborhood! We are stoked for you to open (and to slurp some oysters) https://t.co/48MVHQk5pD This place began work over two years ago, taking forever...still might another year but it should be a gem when it opens
June 25, 20159 yr Huh? I ate at Houlihans just last week! Other news courtesy of Detroit-Shoreway CDC... What a great addition to the neighborhood! We are stoked for you to open (and to slurp some oysters) https://t.co/48MVHQk5pD This place began work over two years ago, taking forever...still might another year but it should be a gem when it opens Funny that my friends were in the process of buying this building before some issues came up....otherwise it could very well be a Taco Tontos.
June 25, 20159 yr Damn. Would've loved tacos over this place. I assume the issues are that the building was a hole and needed two-three years of work. And it was overpriced.
June 25, 20159 yr Damn. Would've loved tacos over this place. I assume the issues are that the building was a hole and needed two-three years of work. And it was overpriced. Actually, it was more of a financial fraud issue lol. That's all I can say about that.
June 25, 20159 yr Huh? I ate at Houlihans just last week! Other news courtesy of Detroit-Shoreway CDC... What a great addition to the neighborhood! We are stoked for you to open (and to slurp some oysters) https://t.co/48MVHQk5pD This place began work over two years ago, taking forever...still might another year but it should be a gem when it opens I don't understand how it could take so long. I know nothing about the economics of opening a restaurant but it seems odd how long this has taken.
June 26, 20159 yr OMG thank you for posting this. I had heard nothing about this. $10 lunch buffet and within like two blocks of my job? Yes, please. puris, dosas, uttappam pancakes and indian-chinese mirch? and the earlier lunch buffet? thats outstanding. it sure covers all my indian food bases. we will have to hear your review take on this!
June 26, 20159 yr Well, I went yesterday. They were very, very friendly and welcoming to everyone. Two different people came by (the whole place appears to be staffed by women) to ask how things were and one encouraged us to come back for dinner, describing different dishes they had. My dining companion was so impressed she went back again today for lunch, and I admit if I hadn't had plans I would have considered it. I had a couple very, very minor dings not really worth much. One of the dishes had veggies in it that included likely pre-frozen string bean type green beans and I came upon several woody and unchewable pieces I had to pick out of my mouth. Some of these were hard enough I would be worried about an intestinal puncture, which is a concern of mine because I have accelerated digestion due to major internal plumbing type GI surgery. But no harm done. Also, the cauliflower was really, really different and I really liked it. But it had big seeds in it which, while gave it amazing flavor, continually got painfully stuck in between my molars while chewing. But these are minor things. A couple of things were a little too soupy for me. Thinner than they should have been, I think, so I skipped one and put the other on top of naan. But everything else was really good, very flavorful and enjoyable. They apparently changed the offerings today, which is nice and means they are making things fresh, which is appealing. I will definitely be going back soon. It is VERY close to my work, perfect walking distance for me to feel like I went for a walk but that didn't take all day for me to get there and back. I follo wup once I've been there a 2nd time and tried other stuff. My friend said it is the best indian they've had. I disagree with that, but I did think it was very good.
June 26, 20159 yr ah nice review. as i recall this place has been coming for quite a long time, correct? i remember seeing a sign for it awhile ago. anyway, i hope you and others get a chance to try the main menu and review it. if its all good you could really eat around that over quite a few visits.
June 30, 20159 yr Nice, a second vegan cafe recently opened downtown in the old Titan Gym Cafe spot on Prospect: http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2015/06/30/go-vegan-for-lunch-at-downtowns-new-helio-terra-cafe
June 30, 20159 yr this is awesome and right on point -- a night market in asiatown: http://m.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2015/06/24/night-moves-new-monthly-open-air-market-in-st-clair-superior-serves-up-street-food-after-dark did anybody go check it out yet?
July 1, 20159 yr Cross post from the Euclid Thread: Great Scott Tavern opens in Euclid, brings a lively vibe to former post office Great Scott Tavern's opening in Euclid last week brings a welcome dimension to the city's dining scene -- and a fresh, lively vibe to a handsome if austere former U.S. Postal Service facility. Visiting the new restaurant, at 21801 Lakeshore Blvd., I discovered a sprawling space filled with sunlight and activity. Floors in the entry way have the look of light, hand-hewn hickory, and decor is contemporary and neutral. Old-fashioned Edison bulbs provide subtle lighting while punctuating the space visually. The 7,500 square feet that Great Scott occupies is divided between two stories. Public space is so far confined to the street level rooms, but the upstairs area will eventually accommodate patio guests who may have been rained out as well as permitting expansion for private dining and events. GREAT SCOTT TAVERN: 21801 Lakeshore Blvd., Euclid; greatscotttavern.com, 216-417-3019. The restaurant is open for dinner from 4-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 4-11 p.m. Fri-Sat. Though currently closed on Sundays, brunch will be offered in the near future. http://www.cleveland.com/dining/index.ssf/2015/06/great_scott_tavern_opens_in_eu.html
July 1, 20159 yr And on a sadder note, Dervish Grill in Tremont closed. http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2015/07/01/tremonts-dervish-grill-is-closed
July 2, 20159 yr anyone familiar with this place? Restaurant Report: Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Institute in Cleveland JULY 2, 2015 http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/05/travel/restaurant-report-edwins-leadership-restaurant-institute-in-cleveland.html http://www.mainstreetpainesville.org/
July 2, 20159 yr I'm eager to try it. In addition to the great mission, the food and service get rave reviews on line (FWIW) so it seems like serious culinary place too.
July 4, 20159 yr thats great to see. there used to be a similar kind of restaurant in columbus, except they focused on training recovering addicts or handicapped or something like that, i don't remember.
July 6, 20159 yr I'm eager to try it. In addition to the great mission, the food and service get rave reviews on line (FWIW) so it seems like serious culinary place too. We go pretty often as we like Brandon and his mission here (the outstanding Fromager from L'Albatros). The food and service are usually good but can be hit or miss as every person is trained in every position. So somebody good in the kitchen is not necessaily going to be a good server. But Brandon has an extremely watchful eye, so things never go too far astray.
July 8, 20159 yr Not really a restaurant, but still pretty cool. Love me a good affogato. http://www.freshwatercleveland.com/innovationnews/Conniesaffogato070815.aspx The mobile affogato shop will be equipped with a specially-made bicycle – complete with a freezer, stove and “storefront” – with help from Soulcraft Woodshop and CWRU’s ThinkBox. Espresso will be brewed on the bike, while he plans to get his ice cream from a local supplier.
July 9, 20159 yr *Ahem*, I think there are better ways to express that sentiment. clevelandskyscrapers.com Cleveland Skyscrapers on Instagram
July 14, 20159 yr Another restaurant is opening in the old One Walnut space in the Ohio Savings Plaza building. Most recently this was Table 9. The new place will be called "Cest La Vie Restaurant and Lounge" ... We will see!
July 14, 20159 yr Another restaurant is opening in the old One Walnut space in the Ohio Savings Plaza building. Most recently this was Table 9. The new place will be called "Cest La Vie Restaurant and Lounge" ... We will see! Just came across that yesterday on Craigslist: http://cleveland.craigslist.org/fbh/5121140700.html
July 15, 20159 yr Rising Star opening a downtown coffee shop in one of the Superior storefronts of the Arcade: http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2015/07/15/rising-star-to-plant-flag-downtown-with-new-coffee-shop
July 15, 20159 yr Awesome! Between this and Pizza 216 on the Euclid side the Arcade is showing signs of life.
July 15, 20159 yr Once the Leader and Garfield buildings are full of residents (and hopefully a new tower above 515 Euclid), I think there will be enough people living in close proximity to the Arcade to allow some new retail stores to open there.
July 18, 20159 yr Meat the new tenant at 200 Public Square July 18, 2015 UPDATED 18 HOURS AGO A big name is about to fill a big, long-empty space at downtown Cleveland’s 200 Public Square office building. Ruth’s Chris Steak House is bound for the former Frank & Pauly’s space on the Superior Avenue side of the skyscraper’s atrium, Norfolk, Va.-based building owner Harbor Group International announced. Ruth’s Hospitality Group, the publicly traded owner and franchisor of 146 Ruth’s Chris locations, confirmed the plan. ...Although the Winter Park, Fla.-based chain confirmed committing to the space, a spokesman declined to provide details on the opening date and store size. However, a presentation for investors said the company invests at least $3.5 million in each location. The sites generate about $4 million yearly in sales. MORE: http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20150718/NEWS/150719822/meat-the-new-tenant-at-200-public-square "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 18, 20159 yr Meat the new tenant at 200 Public Square July 18, 2015 UPDATED 18 HOURS AGO A big name is about to fill a big, long-empty space at downtown Cleveland’s 200 Public Square office building. Ruth’s Chris Steak House is bound for the former Frank & Pauly’s space on the Superior Avenue side of the skyscraper’s atrium, Norfolk, Va.-based building owner Harbor Group International announced. Ruth’s Hospitality Group, the publicly traded owner and franchisor of 146 Ruth’s Chris locations, confirmed the plan. ...Although the Winter Park, Fla.-based chain confirmed committing to the space, a spokesman declined to provide details on the opening date and store size. However, a presentation for investors said the company invests at least $3.5 million in each location. The sites generate about $4 million yearly in sales. MORE: http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20150718/NEWS/150719822/meat-the-new-tenant-at-200-public-square I do hope the homophonic glitch was intentional! :)
July 18, 20159 yr finally a substantial Mabel's update http://www.wkyc.com/story/news/local/cleveland/2015/07/13/exclusive-look-at-michael-symons-new-bbq-restaurant/30112775/
July 19, 20159 yr ^ no doubt that will be great, but boy with all these new bbq joints getting so popular brisket prices are a-soarin: http://www.wsj.com/articles/brisket-was-cheap-and-delicious-now-its-expensive-and-you-have-to-wait-in-line-1423180291
July 20, 20159 yr Meat the new tenant at 200 Public Square July 18, 2015 UPDATED 18 HOURS AGO A big name is about to fill a big, long-empty space at downtown Clevelands 200 Public Square office building. Ruths Chris Steak House is bound for the former Frank & Paulys space on the Superior Avenue side of the skyscrapers atrium, Norfolk, Va.-based building owner Harbor Group International announced. Ruths Hospitality Group, the publicly traded owner and franchisor of 146 Ruths Chris locations, confirmed the plan. ...Although the Winter Park, Fla.-based chain confirmed committing to the space, a spokesman declined to provide details on the opening date and store size. However, a presentation for investors said the company invests at least $3.5 million in each location. The sites generate about $4 million yearly in sales. MORE: http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20150718/NEWS/150719822/meat-the-new-tenant-at-200-public-square Another steakhouse downtown...I bet Urban Farmer and Red are both cringing! This place is SPENDY...last time I at the one in Portland, the 6 of us ended up with a $1K+ tab. For investors to drop $3-$4 million for this addition strongly illustrates Downtown Cleveland has turned the corner.
July 20, 20159 yr Meat the new tenant at 200 Public Square July 18, 2015 UPDATED 18 HOURS AGO A big name is about to fill a big, long-empty space at downtown Cleveland’s 200 Public Square office building. Ruth’s Chris Steak House is bound for the former Frank & Pauly’s space on the Superior Avenue side of the skyscraper’s atrium, Norfolk, Va.-based building owner Harbor Group International announced. Ruth’s Hospitality Group, the publicly traded owner and franchisor of 146 Ruth’s Chris locations, confirmed the plan. ...Although the Winter Park, Fla.-based chain confirmed committing to the space, a spokesman declined to provide details on the opening date and store size. However, a presentation for investors said the company invests at least $3.5 million in each location. The sites generate about $4 million yearly in sales. MORE: http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20150718/NEWS/150719822/meat-the-new-tenant-at-200-public-square Another steakhouse downtown...I bet Urban Farmer and Red are both cringing! This place is SPENDY...last time I at the one in Portland, the 6 of us ended up with a $1K+ tab. For investors to drop $3-$4 million for this addition strongly illustrates Downtown Cleveland has turned the corner. If I'm not mistaken, RC used to be in Beachwood. Pricey is an understatement, but we used to eat there when I went to Memphis for corporate stuff and they probably made the best steaks I have ever had.
July 20, 20159 yr If I'm not mistaken, RC used to be in Beachwood. Pricey is an understatement, but we used to eat there when I went to Memphis for corporate stuff and they probably made the best steaks I have ever had. Woodmere*, although I think they marketed themselves as being in Beachwood. The location was at Eton
July 20, 20159 yr I like that they are returning to downtown instead of back to the suburbs. That's a great sign. Amazing how many steakhouses we have but I have no doubt this will be a big success and awesome to continue to activate the public square area and Superior.
July 20, 20159 yr ^ I suppose my thoughts are similar to when Bar Louie announced it was coming to the WHD. I wasn't particularly excited about that establishment coming downtown and was concerned about it poaching business from local places. But, at the same time, I was glad to see a national company willing to make an investment in downtown.
July 20, 20159 yr Im not worried about Red or Urban Farmer. With our aggressive ramp up in marketing the city and getting events, we need more places. The trend shows that tourist dollars have increased and will likely continue to increase. Have you tried to get a table at a place downtown during an event? Its impossible. The republican national convention and the NBA finals are not the "end" of large groups of people coming to this city. In fact, I would suspect there will be more quantity instead of quality moving forward. These people need places to eat, if there are no tables, they will probably complain about that there are not enough options in Cleveland.
July 20, 20159 yr I agree, Cleveland has plenty of local restaurants and I believe the city does need a few more national chains downtown. Out of town visitors tend to look for familiarity and Cleveland still lacks some of the basics.
July 20, 20159 yr The original Ruth's Chris at Eton closed at the time of the Eton expansion 11-12 years ago... when Eton allowed another steakhouse (Fleming's) to build in the center .. Rumor was the Fleming's building was detached from the rest of strip, including Rith's Chris, to get by a clause that said no competing steakhouses in the center. As for cost, I think all the big steakhouses have similar $40s/$50s a la carte steaks...
July 20, 20159 yr I can't remember but isn't John Q's supposed to be opening up again? Possibly more of a sports bar theme? Q's???
July 22, 20159 yr ^ o rilly? that would be very good news, its a great location. i have a request. has anyone come across any pop up parking lot bbq this summer? its where people just set up a bbq in the corner of a big old parking lot. ive had good luck with these and want to send a bbq fan to one if anybody has seen any around this year. otherwise, general favorite bbq place? thx
July 22, 20159 yr ^ o rilly? that would be very good news, its a great location. i have a request. has anyone come across any pop up parking lot bbq this summer? its where people just set up a bbq in the corner of a big old parking lot. ive had good luck with these and want to send a bbq fan to one if anybody has seen any around this year. otherwise, general favorite bbq place? thx These guys rocked it when they had a little place in Macedonia, then later were in Solon: http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2015/03/23/fat-casual-bbqs-hyde-and-slagle-to-take-over-food-ops-at-sterles-beer-garden
July 22, 20159 yr I went there on Friday with 2 other families for the smoked prime rib. $21 and pretty good. He showed my kid and his friend the pig they were going to roast on Sunday. They are open for BBQ lunch on Friday but prime Rib not ready till dinnertime. They had this nice looking entree called a BBQ Sundae that for $10 was a sampling plate of all the meats he was doing that day. They also have ribs, brisket, pork, sausage and some other things.
July 24, 20159 yr Ken Prendergast @KennyPeepers 1m1 minute ago Sweet Moses is a true neighborhood treat in Cleveland's @GordonSquare! http://www.singlepage.com/sweet-moses-soda-fountain-and-treat-shop/menu?ref=integration "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
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