3.25.2009
3.15.2009
Haddox St. Patty's Party
JELL-O shots always take their toll. As evidence, see photos from Jamie and Amanda's St. Patty's Party here>>
3.10.2009
3.03.2009
cleveland eats
A list of Cleveland's standout restaurants:
Flying Fig :: Ohio City
Casual, relaxed bar setting. Cool without trying too hard, Flying Fig is done all in muted tones, including art. You can easily make a meal of the appetizers: The pupu platter contains three sweet and savory chicken dumplings, a crisp aduck spring roll and broiled shrimp.
menu>> Pancetta Wrapped Scallops $25 :: Braised Lamb Shank $22
Metropolitan Café :: west 6th downtown
A Hyde Park restaurant, the Metropolitan Café specializes in fined, aged steaks and chops, lobsters and fresh fish. Steaks you wouldn’t get at a traditional restaurant, but they also offer pasta and chicken dishes. Towering space, tin ceilings, white tablecloths. Cornerstone of the Warehouse District.
menu>> Chilean Seabass $varies :: Kansas City Ribeye $varies
Luxe :: Detroit Shoreway
Inexpensive, upscale bar food. Revitalized area five minutes from downtown. Luxe creates a cool marriage of vintage and modern; it delivers a "big city" dining experience at a Cleveland price. Luxe’s only downfall—it’s always crowded and they don’t take weekend reservations for parties less than eight; but it may be worth the risk.
menu>> Rigatoni w/ sausage $11 :: Stuffed Chx Sandwich $9
Southside :: Tremont
An old, small neighborhood tavern has been rejuvenated with sophisticated new decor and a contemporary menu to match. Southside is a long, narrow room dominated by a curving, granite-topped bar and a few wood tables. Burgers are upgraded with Kobe-style beef and other house specials are dressed up with sauces, rubs and marinades.
menu>> Fresh salmon $13 :: A huge slab of juicy meatloaf $14
Great Lakes Brewery :: Ohio City
A memorable ambiance whether in the Brewhouse, the Taproom or the new eco-friendly Beer Garden. Food is average. Full of historic brewing memorabilia and artifacts. Award-winning Cleveland craft beers including Burning River Pale Ale, Dortmunder Gold and Elliott Ness Amber Lager.
menu >> Sausage Sampler $10 :: Pretzel Chicken $14
Cozumel :: Valley View
Your typical Mexican joint with fast service, cheap food and giant margaritas. Staff knows the Freed family by name as it is five minutes from their home. Offers practicality, convenience and affordability.
menu>> Tacos $3 :: Pitcher of margaritas $9
Tremont Tap House :: Tremont
Casual pub serving upscale cuisine complimented by a large assortment of wine and beer (24 on tap). Local ingredients produce a creative, yet approachable cuisine. Tremont Tap House is a blend of contemporary and industrial design; the ambiance is warm, inviting and comfortable.
menu>> Salmon BLT $11 :: Hangar steak $17
La Strada :: east 4th downtown
Can’t beat this location. Just a few steps from the House of Blues, La Strada is the newest after-dark hotspot. Takes its name and lighting cues from an Italian filmmaker in an attempt to make you feel like you're somewhere else. Menu features 70 percent Mediterranean and 30 percent Italian.
menu>> Tortellini $18 :: Scampi Risotto $20
Flying Fig :: Ohio City
Casual, relaxed bar setting. Cool without trying too hard, Flying Fig is done all in muted tones, including art. You can easily make a meal of the appetizers: The pupu platter contains three sweet and savory chicken dumplings, a crisp aduck spring roll and broiled shrimp.
menu>> Pancetta Wrapped Scallops $25 :: Braised Lamb Shank $22
Metropolitan Café :: west 6th downtown
A Hyde Park restaurant, the Metropolitan Café specializes in fined, aged steaks and chops, lobsters and fresh fish. Steaks you wouldn’t get at a traditional restaurant, but they also offer pasta and chicken dishes. Towering space, tin ceilings, white tablecloths. Cornerstone of the Warehouse District.
menu>> Chilean Seabass $varies :: Kansas City Ribeye $varies
Luxe :: Detroit Shoreway
Inexpensive, upscale bar food. Revitalized area five minutes from downtown. Luxe creates a cool marriage of vintage and modern; it delivers a "big city" dining experience at a Cleveland price. Luxe’s only downfall—it’s always crowded and they don’t take weekend reservations for parties less than eight; but it may be worth the risk.
menu>> Rigatoni w/ sausage $11 :: Stuffed Chx Sandwich $9
Southside :: Tremont
An old, small neighborhood tavern has been rejuvenated with sophisticated new decor and a contemporary menu to match. Southside is a long, narrow room dominated by a curving, granite-topped bar and a few wood tables. Burgers are upgraded with Kobe-style beef and other house specials are dressed up with sauces, rubs and marinades.
menu>> Fresh salmon $13 :: A huge slab of juicy meatloaf $14
Great Lakes Brewery :: Ohio City
A memorable ambiance whether in the Brewhouse, the Taproom or the new eco-friendly Beer Garden. Food is average. Full of historic brewing memorabilia and artifacts. Award-winning Cleveland craft beers including Burning River Pale Ale, Dortmunder Gold and Elliott Ness Amber Lager.
menu >> Sausage Sampler $10 :: Pretzel Chicken $14
Cozumel :: Valley View
Your typical Mexican joint with fast service, cheap food and giant margaritas. Staff knows the Freed family by name as it is five minutes from their home. Offers practicality, convenience and affordability.
menu>> Tacos $3 :: Pitcher of margaritas $9
Tremont Tap House :: Tremont
Casual pub serving upscale cuisine complimented by a large assortment of wine and beer (24 on tap). Local ingredients produce a creative, yet approachable cuisine. Tremont Tap House is a blend of contemporary and industrial design; the ambiance is warm, inviting and comfortable.
menu>> Salmon BLT $11 :: Hangar steak $17
La Strada :: east 4th downtown
Can’t beat this location. Just a few steps from the House of Blues, La Strada is the newest after-dark hotspot. Takes its name and lighting cues from an Italian filmmaker in an attempt to make you feel like you're somewhere else. Menu features 70 percent Mediterranean and 30 percent Italian.
menu>> Tortellini $18 :: Scampi Risotto $20
3.02.2009
kidney punching the recession
Today is a big day for us at Hotel & Motel Management as it is the kickoff of a big project the editorial and sales teams have been working on called “100 Days to Fight the Recession.” 100 Days is a news
letter that will be sent daily to all of our 54,000 subscribers, plus anyone who opts in, and it will provide original content on how hoteliers can streamline operations, cut costs and prepare to come out of this downturn ahead.
If this is something you’re interested in, or just want to check out how the writing, design and mailing process turned out, you can opt-in to receive the newsletter for free here. (You can opt-out at any time.)
letter that will be sent daily to all of our 54,000 subscribers, plus anyone who opts in, and it will provide original content on how hoteliers can streamline operations, cut costs and prepare to come out of this downturn ahead.If this is something you’re interested in, or just want to check out how the writing, design and mailing process turned out, you can opt-in to receive the newsletter for free here. (You can opt-out at any time.)
3.01.2009
wedding album
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