TGIF! It’s Friday, and you know what that means. It means a lot of things. It means WHERE are we going to go for dinner? Today I’m sharing my TOP 5 places that I frequently visit so you have a menu of options this weekend!
Cleveland has been called a “Foodie” town. Here’s why…
1. West Side Market
Cleveland’s OLDEST public market opening in 1912, this place has been featured on “The Best Thing I Ever Ate” and has had numerous visits from Adam Richman, Michael Symon, Guy Fieri and Rachel Ray. In 2008, the West Side Market was designated as one of “10 Great Public Places in America,” and it continues to be an AMAZING place to eat crepes, bratwurst, gyros and crazy good bakery.
2. Greenhouse Tavern
Chef Jonathon Sawyer is a Cleveland native. He owns & operates The Greenhouse Tavern, Noodlecat, Tavern Vinegar Co, Sawyer’s Street Frites & SeeSaw Pretzel Shoppe.
In 2010, he was honored as one of Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Chefs. Chef Sawyer has also made national television appearances including Iron Chef America, Dinner Impossible, Unique Eats, and Best Thing I Ever Ate. Chef Sawyer is also a finalist for the James Beard Awards, Best Chef: Great Lakes.
I bet you recognize Chef Goodman from being a featured sous chef in Kitchen Stadium on Iron Chef America. He was named one of Restaurant & Hospitality Magazine’s 9 to watch!
From the name of the restaurant you “get” that this place is “green” and local. Even the spirits they use are local!
3. Li Wah
Yum. Crazy authentic Dim Sum. Located in Asian Plaza where you can dine, shop and be part of local events. I am SO excited to check out their Chinese New Year’s festivities. I bet that will be a blast and the food will be very nom-nom-nom.
4. Provenance
An afternoon at the Cleveland Museum of Art followed by a meal at Provenance just might be the most sophisticated way to spend a day. Also, their light bar menu is carefully chosen to offer unique and high quality items. Chef Douglas Katz created a locally sourced and globally inspired cuisine and a prix fixe menu that complements current museum exhibitions.
5. Fire Food & Drink
omg does West Side Market look amazing!!! I’ve never been to Cleveland but you’re sure giving me a good reason to want to go! Have a great weekend! xo Liz www4evermysweetpea.com
Elizabeth – the West Side Market is SO MUCH FUN and it has amazing food. Its always crowded and the flurry of people is so super cool! 🙂 If you’re ever in the area… 🙂
Great list! Brunch (or any meal) at Fire gets my vote, but they’re all great Cleveland spots!!
Brunch at Fire. I mean… it’s so great! And popular!! 🙂
Whoa! You made me hungry for sure. I’m in Miami, but I would totally hit up that Dim Sum spot for sure. Looks yummy! We only have one so-so Dim Sum spot in Miami. 🙁
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Kat – their Dim Sum is totally authentic and amazing! I always over-indulge when I’m there… and I think you can see why! 🙂
I’ve made a sad discovery today. I am going to have to spend all my money just to travel around the country and eat. This is the third local food post I have read today, and none of the locations have been anywhere near me! *sigh* I guess I need to get out into my own neighborhood and find the awesome places that will make all of YOU jealous! Thanks for the post. These look great. If I’m ever in Cleveland, I will know to check out the market.
haha – THAT is a great reason to travel!! Cleveland will NOT disappoint in the foodie dept! 🙂
I had no idea Cleveland had such a good foodie scene! The West Side Market definitely looks like I place I would run, not walk, to! I love casual places and the fact that it has so many options would make it so fun!