Everyone has their favorite breakfast spot (or they should). My husband and I have been obsessed with Grumpy's in Tremont for years. They've come to know our faces and they serve one of the best standard breakfasts around. Perhaps we go back because they never snicker when my husband orders a side of pickles. Eventually we decided that it [...]
Category: Eat & Drink
The best places to get food and drinks in Cleveland, Ohio and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Punch Bowl with a side of food poisoning
Nothing says 'Happy Holidays' like food poisoning. I didn't even know that I had food poisoning (I thought it was just a nasty stomach bug), until I found out that NINE people in our group had gotten sick. It was pretty obvious at that point that something wasn't quite right. If you’ve never gotten food poisoning, [...]
Slyman’s: Does it live up to the hype?
I have a confession to make. I have lived in Cleveland for almost thirty years and I have NEVER been to Slyman’s Restaurant. Until today. And now my world is forever changed. Well maybe the experience wasn’t that life altering, but I am sure glad that I finally took the time to give it a [...]
Flats East Bank: A new look for Cleveland
It's all new, and I love it. What am I referring to, you might ask? Why the sparkly, brand new Flats East Bank. While phase one included the Ernst & Young Building, Aloft Hotel, Willeyville, along with several other establishments, phase two encompassed the Flats East Bank apartment building and a healthy helping of new restaurants and bars. [...]
Azure Sun Lounge: Your local vacation destination
Welcome to Miami, Cleveland! I mean Azure Sun Lounge. Where the people are beautiful, the drinks are sublime and the views are spectacular. And where can you find this heavenly place? On the 12th floor of The 9, arguably one of downtown Cleveland’s swankiest new spots. It was a balmy 75 degrees when I ventured over [...]
Broke Girl’s Guide to Eating Out: Food, Drink and Tip for $15
As a frugal, unemployed urbanite who is also planning a wedding, I am on a serious budget. Unfortunately, I love to eat out. I especially love a good happy hour. In addition to all of these things, I can be a bit of a food snob given how many fantastic eateries we have here in [...]