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Dining and Recreation
So from time to time, Joe, Sr. will share with you a morsel of his second passion! He will offer recommendations on where to dine, favorite meals, and friends you may meet along the way! So, enjoy the reviews and bon appetite! November 2009
Good morning! Mary Meghan here. Being a huge foodie, I was more than happy to take Joe Sr.’s place in doing a review this season. The Fabulous Food Show was on We sampled delicious cheeses from our friends the Miceli family of Miceli Dairy Products and The Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op/ Western Reserve Foods. Offerings of incredible bakery, biscotti and breads from Theresa’s Bakery of the West Side Market, MsCotti, Inc. and Orlando Baking Company covered your sweet tooth and your carb fix! There were so many samples it really could make your head spin. White Flower Cake Shoppe had a fantastic display of cakes in designs varying from a classically beautiful wedding cake to a huge cheese-burger with all of the fixings (yes, made out of cake!) The talent showcased was unbelievable. Bob Sferra of Culinary Occasions demonstrated great holiday cookies. We learned how to create four different kinds. Biscotti are definitely the front runner for the cookie exchange with my girlfriends this year! Bob has a great personality and sense of humor which he acquired from his family that was seated in the second row! His company, Culinary Occasions, offers many services which include cooking classes and private and corporate events. The moment I waited for occurred at All in all, it was another great weekend in
December 2006 Joe Sr.'s choice for outstanding restaurant and atmosphere this holiday season is Lolita located at 900 Literary in Tremont. The cuisine is Mediterranean focusing mainly on the flavors from Greece and Italy. The wine list consists of of Spanish, Italian, Greek and French wine with thirty wines available by the glass. The menu consists of small plates such as fried smelts and marinated Greek olives. Appetizer selections include shrimp saganaki and our big board for two which consists of several different meats that have been cured in house. Entrees include several meat, seafood, flatbreads and pastas. Desserts are also small plates which include panna cotta along with six other choices. The menu changes every four to six weeks and consists of locally raised organic meats and organically grown produce. The menu is designed by Chef Matt Harlan under the supervision of Executive Chef Michael Symon. The dining room and staff is overseen by General Manager Doug Sebusch. Lolita is open Tuesday-Thursday from 5pm to 11pm, Friday and Saturday from 5pm-1am and Sunday from 4pm-9pm. There is also a happy hour at the bar and lounge from 5:30-7:30pm am 9:30pm to close Tuesday-Thursday, 5:30-7pm and 10:00 to close on Friday and Saturday and from 4:00-9:00pm on Sunday. Lola, our sister location, is open downtown at 2058 E. 4th St. for dinner every night with lunch and brunch starting in January 2007. The phone number for Lolita is 216.771.5652 and for Lola it is 216.621.5652. The website for both restaurants is www.lolabistro.com Happy holidays to you and your loved ones during this seaon of joy! Best wishes for a fantastic New Year!
February 2006 Every holiday season, we take our staff to a resturant downtown to thank them for their hard work and to unwind. This past year, we wanted our crew to experience a resturant with a welcoming ambiance, exquisite cuisine and impeccable service. The choice was simple. It had to be Johnny's Downtown! The expectations of General Manager, Andy Lowrey and the always charming presence of Manager and Catering Director, Mary Hartung are conveyed through each member of the staff that you will encounter while visiting Johnny's. Enjoy the extremely modest and accurate review to follow and, as always, we look forward to visiting with you, downtown! Johnny's Downtown was launched in 1993 in response to the overwhelming success of Johnny's Bar, it's founding restaurant in the heart of Cleveland. Entrees are served with only the freshest ingredients to ensure the richest flavor. Consistency is this restaurant's claim to fame, earning it continuous top 10 rankings for fine cuisine in Zagat's Survey. A diverse offering of wines have made the grade of excellent attainable every year since 2000 according to the Wine Spectator. Refined elegance sets the stage for sophisticated, chic dining, offering a panoramic view of the downtown skyline in the midst of the trendy warehouse district. The cuisine is exceptional Italian with a continental flair. Johnny's is very much the place to see and be seen. Several opulent private rooms can accommodate parties of 10 to 80. For reservations please call 216-623-0055 Johnny's Downtown 1406 W. Sixth Street Cleveland, Ohio 44113
October 2005 This review is for those Clevelanders looking to get away and lose themselves for a couple of days in the Napa Valley region! Joe Sr. and his wife, Jan discovered Terra Restaurant located in a lovely, quaint historical building on Railroad Avenue in St. Helena, California (in the heart of Napa Valley). The friendly greeting by the restaurant’s manager, maitre d’ and waiter quickly set the mood for a casual relaxing evening as they joined many Napa Valley frequent diners to this special restaurant! They were offered a number of helpful suggestions from a varied gourmet menu. The menu is dictated by the seasons featuring blends of local ingredients with the flavors of southern France and northern Italy. The excellent quality of the food prepared by award-winning chef’s Hiro Sone and Lissa Doumani turned out to be a fantastic three-hour gastronomic experience! For more information and advance reservations go to www.terrarestaurant.com. |
In an effort to reflect the true family ambience of Rivchun Jewelers, we have created a section dedicated to Joe Soukenik, Sr., president of Chas. S. Rivchun & Sons.
