So I recently went in to the revamped, now hip, Red Lantern in Kamm's Corner. I want to start with...it looks great! The prices though are a little steep for Kamm's Corner and especially for the actual food. The food is so so at best. But the weekly specials make it worth while.
We went on Thursday and it was half price taco day and $4 margaritas. The Margaritas was worth the $4. The tacos were only worth half of the normal cost. We ordered steak tacos and pork tacos. They asked how we wanted to steak done- we said medium rare and it was definitely cooked well done. Normally they would be $10 each for 2- on Taco Thursday they were $5 each for two tacos. They were tasty but nothing overly special. The pork taco actually tasted like the meat was a little bit old. We also really wanted chicken wings and ordered the garlic wings done extra crispy. The wing itself was done nicely. It was crisp and cooked well. The sauce, however, was non existent. There were 8 wings for $9 lined up on a plate and not tossed with the wing sauce, but sitting in a pool of unflavored oil with some chopped garlic sparingly sprinkled on top. We asked for hot sauce so we at least could sprinkle some of for flavor.
There are some great specials- Tuesday is kid's night and there are kids items for $2 and Kids milkshakes for $1. And Wednesday is half priced whiskey and wine, and Monday is $3 craft beers. Friday is all you can eat perch dinner...but it is $20 which seems rather steep to me unless you can eat a TON of perch.
They do also run a daily happy hour from 3-6 pm with appetizers at $5, Burgers at $5, and Flatbreads at $5. But again, just not all that thrilled with the quality of food. I would go back again just to try something else as many places have an off day. But I am in no rush to get back here.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Monday, August 4, 2014
Cibreo
Most people know, I hate going downtown because it is always so hard to park and too much traffic...I know I am spoiled by my local Cleveland neighborhood spots. But this is one place worth fighting the traffic to enjoy happy hour...Cibreo.
There are 6 offerings for happy hour and nothing over $6.5- including drink specials. Let's start with the food...they have meatballs- one of my favorites. These have a little twist made with pancetta and veal and they are only $4! Also for only $4- aracini. These little balls of rice and stuffed with yummy goodness are delicious. On the "pricier" end is the mussels for $6.5 served in a white wine, garlic and tomato sauce. I do not like mussels, but the broth is worth it- I just go with someone who will eat the mussels and share the broth. The bad thing is that happy hour only goes from 3-6pm and so unless you are downtown it is hard to get to before it is over.
For the drinks- they offer $2 beers- a deal for downtown, 5- yes 5 different types of wine for only $5 each and 4 different cocktails for $5 each. This is amazing pricing for downtown.
Cibreo is a great additions and Scott Kuhn and Driftwood Restaurants do a great job creating fun spots that are classic with a little twist. Even if you don't make Happy Hour, try this place as a special occasion restaurant. The Antipasto is amazing and all of the meals are fabulous.
There are 6 offerings for happy hour and nothing over $6.5- including drink specials. Let's start with the food...they have meatballs- one of my favorites. These have a little twist made with pancetta and veal and they are only $4! Also for only $4- aracini. These little balls of rice and stuffed with yummy goodness are delicious. On the "pricier" end is the mussels for $6.5 served in a white wine, garlic and tomato sauce. I do not like mussels, but the broth is worth it- I just go with someone who will eat the mussels and share the broth. The bad thing is that happy hour only goes from 3-6pm and so unless you are downtown it is hard to get to before it is over.
For the drinks- they offer $2 beers- a deal for downtown, 5- yes 5 different types of wine for only $5 each and 4 different cocktails for $5 each. This is amazing pricing for downtown.
Cibreo is a great additions and Scott Kuhn and Driftwood Restaurants do a great job creating fun spots that are classic with a little twist. Even if you don't make Happy Hour, try this place as a special occasion restaurant. The Antipasto is amazing and all of the meals are fabulous.
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Healthy Grocerty Store Dinner
So I am all about quality on a budget. About a year ago I signed up for e-mail alerts from Earth Fare in Fairview Park. I have shopped there a few times and just find it really expensive and so rarely go out unless I am looking for a really high quality product that I cannot get through my farm share. Recently though I received an e-mail about their daily deals. WOW! This is a great way for a budget conscious person/family to get a quality meal "out" without a lot of cost involved.
Each day they offer something different. The one positive is that no matter what you get it is prepared fresh with high quality meats, vegggies, and so forth. So here are the options:
Monday- $5 fresh made sandwiches. This could include things like the "Bird's the Word" with Turkey, guacamole, tomato, cheese, sprouts, and lemon mayo or the "Attack of the Veggie Wrap" which includes hummus, cucumber, tomatoes, sprouts on a spinach wrap.
Tuesday- $5 BBQ chicken and 2 sides.
Wednesday- $5 One protein and two sides
Thursday- Kids eat free (not of much interest to me at this point in my life, but for a family- this is a great bargain.
Friday- $5 rotisserie chicken- Spend a few extra for some sides and you have a meal for 2, with leftovers, for under $5 a person.
One of the best meal deals is on Sunday. Hot Dogs for $2, Hamburgers for $3 and sides for just $1.50. This is a great deal and a family of four could potential spend only $16 for a full meal for the family, and not have to cook.
Now some of the great offerings they have- they can rotate daily. The sides include things like broccoli slaw, asparagus, baked beans, roasted potatoes and many others.
These are some wonderful deals for "fast food" without sacrificing quality. My boyfriend wanted fast food for dinner last night and spending conservatively we spent almost $14 for just 2 people and not nearly as good of a quality as at Earth Fare. On any night for around $10 we could get a healthy quality fast food meal for two.
Sometimes the frugally classy need to look to find the great deals in different places. It is not always about a restaurant or bar for food. Many grocery stores now a days see the need for this fast casual environment but recognize that people want healthy.
Each day they offer something different. The one positive is that no matter what you get it is prepared fresh with high quality meats, vegggies, and so forth. So here are the options:
Monday- $5 fresh made sandwiches. This could include things like the "Bird's the Word" with Turkey, guacamole, tomato, cheese, sprouts, and lemon mayo or the "Attack of the Veggie Wrap" which includes hummus, cucumber, tomatoes, sprouts on a spinach wrap.
Tuesday- $5 BBQ chicken and 2 sides.
Wednesday- $5 One protein and two sides
Thursday- Kids eat free (not of much interest to me at this point in my life, but for a family- this is a great bargain.
Friday- $5 rotisserie chicken- Spend a few extra for some sides and you have a meal for 2, with leftovers, for under $5 a person.
One of the best meal deals is on Sunday. Hot Dogs for $2, Hamburgers for $3 and sides for just $1.50. This is a great deal and a family of four could potential spend only $16 for a full meal for the family, and not have to cook.
Now some of the great offerings they have- they can rotate daily. The sides include things like broccoli slaw, asparagus, baked beans, roasted potatoes and many others.
These are some wonderful deals for "fast food" without sacrificing quality. My boyfriend wanted fast food for dinner last night and spending conservatively we spent almost $14 for just 2 people and not nearly as good of a quality as at Earth Fare. On any night for around $10 we could get a healthy quality fast food meal for two.
Sometimes the frugally classy need to look to find the great deals in different places. It is not always about a restaurant or bar for food. Many grocery stores now a days see the need for this fast casual environment but recognize that people want healthy.
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Festival_OLMC
Sunday July 13th.,.,best deal in the city us at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church at 70th and Detroit. After the procession come down for an amazing meal at the villa. Sit down meal, $11 fir adults and $7 for children. The food us homemade and the portions huge. Its served by the school kids and you can buy wine, limoncello.
So the dinners include salad and either Camarillo and meatballs, spaghetti and meatballs, or fried chicken corn and French fries. The meatballs are all homemade and my favorite. It is and amazing deal.
If you want to walk and eat for $6 you can get a grilled sausage sandwich, meatball sub, or bowl of cavatelli and a meatball. For the kids there is pizza, hamburgers and hot dogs. If you have a sweet tooth try a homemade zeppole- Italian fried dough-3 For $2.50 For a lemon ice. We even have lupini.
Sunday will have live Italian music and the wonderful homemade food. Hope to see you.
Friday, June 20, 2014
Frugal Thursday nights in Cleveland
So typically my blog is all about food, but being frugally classy I like great deals across the board. The deal of the summer....Edgewater Live on Thursday nights.
Everyone who knows me has learned over the years that the City of Cleveland is typically my focus. I LOVE Cleveland and all it has to offer. Since the Cleveland Metro parks took over Edgewater- the beaches are beautiful! Thursday nights take a drive down to Edgewater and from 5:30-8:30 they offer free live music, food trucks, beer, soda and Honey Hut Ice Cream.
What makes this a Frugally Classy thing...last night for $5, I got a pulled Pork Sandwich with fresh cole slaw on it, free entertainment, running in to tons of friends, and a walk on the beach with my favorite guy. Now since this is a food blog- let me tell you about the food. Each week there are various food trucks at the event. Word is last week they ran out of food because of the unexpected great turn out. We opted for the Cleveland Metroparks food truck and they were offering the pulled pork sandwich. It was tasty, perfectly seasoned and the cole slaw on top was fresh made and had a great balance of dressing to cabbage. The lines for all the food trucks are long- but you can dance in the sand to the music while you wait.
Because it is a public beach, you can still bring your own food and a cooler of non-alcoholic beverages if you would like- making this an even better deal. It was so great to see so many people out and enjoying themselves at Edgewater. This is such a vital part of the city and to see so many people have fun and enjoy is just fabulous!
Check out their schedule of bands and get there early. Don't forget some cash for the sweet treats and food trucks and make this a great Thursday night- on a budget.
Everyone who knows me has learned over the years that the City of Cleveland is typically my focus. I LOVE Cleveland and all it has to offer. Since the Cleveland Metro parks took over Edgewater- the beaches are beautiful! Thursday nights take a drive down to Edgewater and from 5:30-8:30 they offer free live music, food trucks, beer, soda and Honey Hut Ice Cream.
What makes this a Frugally Classy thing...last night for $5, I got a pulled Pork Sandwich with fresh cole slaw on it, free entertainment, running in to tons of friends, and a walk on the beach with my favorite guy. Now since this is a food blog- let me tell you about the food. Each week there are various food trucks at the event. Word is last week they ran out of food because of the unexpected great turn out. We opted for the Cleveland Metroparks food truck and they were offering the pulled pork sandwich. It was tasty, perfectly seasoned and the cole slaw on top was fresh made and had a great balance of dressing to cabbage. The lines for all the food trucks are long- but you can dance in the sand to the music while you wait.
Because it is a public beach, you can still bring your own food and a cooler of non-alcoholic beverages if you would like- making this an even better deal. It was so great to see so many people out and enjoying themselves at Edgewater. This is such a vital part of the city and to see so many people have fun and enjoy is just fabulous!
Check out their schedule of bands and get there early. Don't forget some cash for the sweet treats and food trucks and make this a great Thursday night- on a budget.
Monday, May 12, 2014
Paladar Happy Hour
Finally I ventured to the East side and was able to Paladar at Eton. I went in for happy around 6:15pm and was able to sit at the bar. I was served rather quickly which was nice. However, the bartender making the drinks for the bar and restaurant was very messy. She would just spray water in to glass sloshing it around, when making mojitos she would fill them with the soda water and some would splash out. It was messy and actually gross how she was making the drinks and had water/soda water everywhere behind the bar. The service was also not that great. There were two people behind the bar, the messy drink maker and another bar tender. The other bar tender took some orders and poured some simple drinks or got water or pop for customers. He took my food order and I also asked for a glass of water. He said ok and never came back to check on me or bring my glass of water. So I spent the time sipping on my mojito, eating, my food, paid and left. No one was very attentive to myself or really anyone at the bar. Even when the runners would come over with the food no one behind the bar knew who ordered what and the customers had to speak up.
Ok...enough negativity...the food was excellent. They have a happy hour menu with many $5 drinks, discounted beer and wine and a nice variety of food items under $5 many to share. I ordered the chorizo and cheese papusa's. They were cooked perfectly, great sauce, great filling to dough ration and served hot. I would definitely order these again. Two women next to me ordered the two taco items off the menu and they also looked great. Each order had 2 tacos and there was a nice balance of meat and vegetables on the tacos. The mojito was ok, but it was definitely more club soda then anything else. The majority of the flavor came from me squeezing the lime and muddling the mint leaves myself- they were actually pristine and had not been muddled at all.
I definitely would go back again with a group and share some items. They had guacamole, salsa trio and queso fundido that would have been great for sharing and based on what others at the bar ordered it all looked good, fresh, and enough to share as a meal. My entire tab with tax and tip was $13.00 for the drink and the meal.
This was a great place for happy hour and if I went again I would try to go with a group and sit at a table so I did not have to watch the messy bartender.
Ok...enough negativity...the food was excellent. They have a happy hour menu with many $5 drinks, discounted beer and wine and a nice variety of food items under $5 many to share. I ordered the chorizo and cheese papusa's. They were cooked perfectly, great sauce, great filling to dough ration and served hot. I would definitely order these again. Two women next to me ordered the two taco items off the menu and they also looked great. Each order had 2 tacos and there was a nice balance of meat and vegetables on the tacos. The mojito was ok, but it was definitely more club soda then anything else. The majority of the flavor came from me squeezing the lime and muddling the mint leaves myself- they were actually pristine and had not been muddled at all.
I definitely would go back again with a group and share some items. They had guacamole, salsa trio and queso fundido that would have been great for sharing and based on what others at the bar ordered it all looked good, fresh, and enough to share as a meal. My entire tab with tax and tip was $13.00 for the drink and the meal.
This was a great place for happy hour and if I went again I would try to go with a group and sit at a table so I did not have to watch the messy bartender.
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Flying Fig
So I am about a month late...but hey it has been a busy month. So the Flying Fig in Ohio City has a great happy hour menu with a selection of food and cocktails. They also have a happy hour that goes until 7 pm....I hate when happy hour ends at 6- I work until 6 some nights.
On this particular day the $5 cocktail was a Moscow mule- delicious! They also offered $7 martinis and $2-3 beers. All of the meal offerings are under $7 and one item is enough for a meal. My personal favorite for the night was the $6 beef burger topped with cheddar, grilled onions, bacon and mustard aioli. Happy hour burgers and happy hour wings are probably my favorite items. This burger was great- perfect meat to topping to bun ratio. Friends along that night ordered the $6 braised pork shoulder nachos- great for sharing or eating as your own meal if you are so inclined. The one item I am not a fan of are the empanadas for $5.50. Now it is a great looking bite, looks to be cooked perfectly....but it is filled with turkey confit, raisins and pinenuts- I detest raisins in my food so the poor empanada had no change with me.
For those who are vegetarian- they had a nice selection as well- which is not typical for a happy hour menu unless all you want are fries or pizza. Flying Fig offers a beet burger with black beans and quinoa, a cheese plate and roasted shisito peppers that are amazing!
All in all I would highly recommend Flying Fig for an affordable and yummy happy hour. Its great for a group- large or small and the outdoor seating is perfect for the coming weather. For you foodies who like interesting items, stop next door at the Flying Fig Market and see the fun stuff they have available. And for those who enjoy brunch- they have a menu of breakfast and lunch options as well as a kids item for those who want to peruse the market and then stop by for some fresh local and well prepared food.
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On this particular day the $5 cocktail was a Moscow mule- delicious! They also offered $7 martinis and $2-3 beers. All of the meal offerings are under $7 and one item is enough for a meal. My personal favorite for the night was the $6 beef burger topped with cheddar, grilled onions, bacon and mustard aioli. Happy hour burgers and happy hour wings are probably my favorite items. This burger was great- perfect meat to topping to bun ratio. Friends along that night ordered the $6 braised pork shoulder nachos- great for sharing or eating as your own meal if you are so inclined. The one item I am not a fan of are the empanadas for $5.50. Now it is a great looking bite, looks to be cooked perfectly....but it is filled with turkey confit, raisins and pinenuts- I detest raisins in my food so the poor empanada had no change with me.
For those who are vegetarian- they had a nice selection as well- which is not typical for a happy hour menu unless all you want are fries or pizza. Flying Fig offers a beet burger with black beans and quinoa, a cheese plate and roasted shisito peppers that are amazing!
All in all I would highly recommend Flying Fig for an affordable and yummy happy hour. Its great for a group- large or small and the outdoor seating is perfect for the coming weather. For you foodies who like interesting items, stop next door at the Flying Fig Market and see the fun stuff they have available. And for those who enjoy brunch- they have a menu of breakfast and lunch options as well as a kids item for those who want to peruse the market and then stop by for some fresh local and well prepared food.
http://static.squarespace.com/static/52ffda18e4b01936eeb141d3/t/531bd183e4b0a6495db2f096/1394332035659/BRUNCH%20MENU%202013.pdf
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