http://www.cafeavalaun.com/events-info
Check out the Cafe Avalaun webpage for the specialty offerings coming
up this month!!
FAT TUESDAY!! is this coming Tuesday, March 5th.
Gumbo, Beignets, PoBoy Sandwiches…….
Saint Patrick’s Day will host a the entire weekend, Mar 16 and 17 , of specials and you can place your orders now for pick up!
Offering: Reuben sandwiches, Corned Beef Dinners and Irish Soda Bread
Lyndhurst, Multiple Locations Nationwide
ps://www.thecapitalgrille.com/locations/oh/lyndhurst/lyndhurst/8060
January tends to be a quiet month in the restaurant industry. I consider it my duty to patronize the eateries we enjoy while they are on the quiet side and so that I feel I’ve helped the businesses and servers during what can be a stressful pause in business.
Even though we indulged in lots of foodstuffs over the past month we have an early January Birthday in our house so a nice dinner out follows the entire month of the eating frenzy. One thing not on this holiday season’s menu was steak. In the interest of balancing out the diet, having a celebratory meal and keeping it relaxed and leisurely we headed out to Capital Grille.
To my surprise – Capital Grille has a special gluten-free menu with a fair number of options available in all categories. This seasons g-f menu featured 1 soup – Clam Chowder, 2 salads, 2 appetizers, and a range of entrees.
Meals are a bit pricey at Capital Grille so I wanted to choose mine carefully. The Surf n Turf option with 2 filets about 2 – 3 ounces each, 2 Langostino lobsters also about 2 – 3 ounces each was a perfect pairing. All menu items are ala carte so we added a salads, au gratin potatoes, and sauteed spinach to round out the meal.
It is possible that this meal was one of the best meals I’ve had in a restaurant! The steaks were cooked to perfection as were the potatoes and the spinach. Salads were super fresh, chilled and well dressed. The service was impeccable. They noted our names when we arrived and that we were celebrating. Our server addressed us by name throughout the meal and presented a lovely dessert platter following our meal with a flourless chocolate tart for (g-f me) and a cheesecake tartlet (not g-f) for my husband.
For a celebration the Capital Grille is a really great option and there are locations all over the country, including two in Ohio, locally at Legacy Village and also in Cincinnati.
Across from Pinecrest
https://chwinery.com/uploads/downloads/Coopers-Hawk-Gluten-Free.pdf
Multiple Locations – All over the U.S.
ORANGE VILLAGE, OH
27200 Harvard Rd
Orange Village, OH 44122
NOW ALSO LOCATED IN AVON
Check out the link above for the full gluten-free menu. Lots of items to choose from. Everything made fresh in house – including desserts – of which 4 were available tonight.
Our server, Brit W, was an absolute gem of graciousness and knowledge guiding the table through options, answering questions about ingredients, and explaining the process and concept of Cooper’s Hawk.
Was asked if the g-f request reflected a preference or an allergy. This question never really bothers me although I know others don’t care to be asked but Brit informed us that an allergy request on an order to the kitchen requires 3 signatures from the floor staff. They take this very seriously and I appreciate that they do.
I started with the Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad – one of the best salads I’ve had dining out – ever! Followed the salad with the Short Rib Risotto – also wonderful – both portions – way more than enough for a single diner.
No desserts were had tonight but next time I will most definitely order with dessert in the plan to finish. I hear that Salted Caramel Creme Brulee calling my name.
https://www.rustbeltpepper.com/
Rust Belt Pepper Company
PO Box 36014
Canton, Ohio 44718
330-323-4735
Our website visitor Susan posted and asked us to include Rust Belt Pepper Company at our products page! Thanks Susan!
Rust Belt Pepper Company is locally owned and produced.
Available in Original, Spicy and Extra Spicy at Heinen’s and Giant Eagle.
West, Battery Park
Archived by Diane on 5/23/20 -> closed.
http://batteryparkpub.com/
1261 W.76th St.
Cleveland, OH 44102
Our site visitor Brittney shared the news of the opening of Battery Park Pub with us – Thank You Brittney – you are so right – this place is wonderful!
At first I was a bit skeptical, due to the pub name and all. One visit to Battery Park Pub and I was completely enamored! So much so that I was seriously considering never sharing the info and keeping it all to myself.
I’m not selfish though, so, here’s the scoop!!
We arrived at the pub, found a seat, and immediately were greeted by Rachel! She was well informed about all things on the menu and took notes on my suggestions for g-f beer since they had yet to stock that at the bar. They do have cider and the White Claw Seltzers ( these are super popular ) but they were out of on that particular evening.
We shared the pickled veg bowl! One of my favorite things showing up in restaurants these days are the pickled veg. Battery Park’s bowl was extraordinary – carrots, snap peas, radishes, zucchini!! Perfectly made and super tasty.
My dining partner had the cauliflower/potato soup and pierogis while I had the mac n cheese with pulled pork topping. We shared everything! We loved it all!
After a bit, we were visited by the owner, Garrett, who thanked us for the gf beer recommendations, filled us in on all the details of how they came to be, and checked on our thoughts about the food! We let him know that we would be back soon, bring friends along, and share all about Battery Park Pub.
Today! in my email! Garrett messaged to let me know that they are now stocking Glutenberg – Pale Ale! I’ll be seeing them tonight!
plus see our original post from Sept 2018 with Cleveland Scene article……..
Battery Park Pub is Detroit Shoreway’s neighborhood eatery and drinkery. Located next to the walking bridge to Edgewater Park, it’s the perfect location to grab a bite and libations before going to the beach.
Our website guest, Brittney, shared this post with us!! Check it out:)
https://m.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2018/07/02/battery-park-pub-to-open-in-former-graffiti-reddstone-snickers-space
