Bits and Bites of Cleveland: Brick and Mortar Pop-Ups, Silver Spoon, NEO Food Tours

UPDATE: Chris Hodgson’s Brick & Mortar Pop-Up has been rescheduled to July 11 and 13. While there is certainly no shortage of amazing restaurants in Cleveland, there often seems to be a shortage in time to try them all out. Fortunately, the Cleveland food scene has remedied the situation with…

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Event Recap: Emerging Chefs' Mardi Gras en Mai

I’ve been running full-steam the last couple of months and have desperately needed a break so I was happy that this Memorial Day Weekend kicked off a week-long vacation filled with family, parties and just general relaxation.  And what better way to get it started than with a trip to New…

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IngenuityFest Cleveland's Temple of Tesla – June 11

It’s the season of Ingenuity in Cleveland, as the team behind IngenuityFest bridges science and art together once again.  I had a fantastic time at their Cocktail Party Redux in March, so I was really excited when I heard about this next event: On Saturday, June 11th at 8pm, IngenuityFest Cleveland is…

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Greenhouse Tavern Kicks Summer Off Right with Rooftop Patio Party

With Memorial Day this weekend, the “unofficial start of summer” is here. But a few restaurants got an early start over the last couple of weeks as they have begun opening up their patios. When it comes to dining and drinking al fresco, E. 4th Street is one of my…

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Exploring Little Italy with NEO Food Tours

    Have you entered my giveaway for a Coventry Village-inspired change purse? You have until May 23rd at 11:59 pm. *** There’s no doubt that Northeast Ohio is in the middle of a culinary renaissance. And while the neighborhoods the chefs call home are benefitting from their presence, the…

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GIVEAWAY: Coventry Village-Inspired Change Purse

When Scott and I lived in Shaker Heights, one of our favorite Eastside neighborhoods to visit (still is – even though we’re in Avon Lake) was Coventry Village. There’s Big Fun, wine at La Cave du Vin, delicious food at Tommy’s, and I can thank City Buddha for helping me…

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Chef Jam 2011: Cleveland Music Meets Food at the Rock Hall

Have you entered my giveaway yet for PlayhouseSquare Partners’ Mini Golf Par-Tee? You have until Wednesday at 11:59PM. Check the link to learn how to win a pair of tickets to play putt-putt in the Palace Theatre. *** One of my favorite events from when I first started Clue Into…

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Great Lakes Brewing Company's Names Behind the Brews: Eliot Ness

UPDATE: The next Names Behind the Brews event is August 25, 2011 – Burning River with Dr. John Hartig *** When you’re drinking a good beer, you’re probably most focused on the drinking experience — the taste, smell, look. But how often do you ponder the story behind its name?…

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