Comments on: q & a with elaine cicora http://clevelandfoodie.com/2007/11/q-a-with-elaine-cicora-2.html Covering all the delicious foodie finds & happenings within Cleveland. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:51:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: Anonymous http://clevelandfoodie.com/2007/11/q-a-with-elaine-cicora-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-4728 Anonymous Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:18:00 +0000 http://clevelandfoodie.com/2007/11/q-a-with-elaine-cicora-2/#comment-4728 I went to Crop Bistro last night with my girlfriend after coming there the night before. We both had second thoughts about eating after looking at the prices on the menu and not understanding half of what was on there but our server I think it was Dee or something. Asked us to give him a moment that he was going to have a little taste of what Crop was about made up for us. So a few minutes later he came out with one of the Chef's that whipped us up a really cool app. I'm going to be honest if it wasn't for our server taking the extra step to try and open our palates to new things we wouldn't have eaten there we later went on to have the calamari and the servers favorite entree the salmon dish which were both awesome. When went back last night because of our experience the first time and the same server was bartending talk about multi talented again me and my girlfriend weren't sure of trying any of the fancy cocktails they serve so instead of him letting us order one with the risk of not liking it he made us a small sip of the one we were interested in. We will definitely be coming back several times to come. Great food great exceptional service. I went to Crop Bistro last night with my girlfriend after coming there the night before. We both had second thoughts about eating after looking at the prices on the menu and not understanding half of what was on there but our server I think it was Dee or something. Asked us to give him a moment that he was going to have a little taste of what Crop was about made up for us. So a few minutes later he came out with one of the Chef’s that whipped us up a really cool app. I’m going to be honest if it wasn’t for our server taking the extra step to try and open our palates to new things we wouldn’t have eaten there we later went on to have the calamari and the servers favorite entree the salmon dish which were both awesome. When went back last night because of our experience the first time and the same server was bartending talk about multi talented again me and my girlfriend weren’t sure of trying any of the fancy cocktails they serve so instead of him letting us order one with the risk of not liking it he made us a small sip of the one we were interested in. We will definitely be coming back several times to come. Great food great exceptional service.

]]> By: michelle v http://clevelandfoodie.com/2007/11/q-a-with-elaine-cicora-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-4233 michelle v Thu, 29 Nov 2007 23:42:00 +0000 http://clevelandfoodie.com/2007/11/q-a-with-elaine-cicora-2/#comment-4233 Good catch - thanks! I have a poor habit of doing that. Good catch – thanks! I have a poor habit of doing that.

]]> By: Anonymous http://clevelandfoodie.com/2007/11/q-a-with-elaine-cicora-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-4232 Anonymous Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:36:00 +0000 http://clevelandfoodie.com/2007/11/q-a-with-elaine-cicora-2/#comment-4232 Palate. Palate.

]]> By: Alexa http://clevelandfoodie.com/2007/11/q-a-with-elaine-cicora-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-4204 Alexa Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:29:00 +0000 http://clevelandfoodie.com/2007/11/q-a-with-elaine-cicora-2/#comment-4204 Love that you did questions with Elaine! I worked at Scene for a couple of years and my clients would BEG, literally BEG for her to review them. Then they would be so upset when she would speak the truth if it wasn't in their favor. <br/><br/>They asked for it I say! <br/><br/>Elaine is tough, but I'm exactly the same way when I visit establishments. If you please her you know you are doing something right.<br/><br/>Crop is AWESOME... and because of it's location one would think it would be hoppin' but I think people are still confused with the whole Johnny's thing. (is it still Johnny's or not?) Crop has hands down the best foodie Browns tailgating set up. Right on W 6th they are grilling their corn on the cob and gourmet burgers. worth checking out. Love that you did questions with Elaine! I worked at Scene for a couple of years and my clients would BEG, literally BEG for her to review them. Then they would be so upset when she would speak the truth if it wasn’t in their favor.

They asked for it I say!

Elaine is tough, but I’m exactly the same way when I visit establishments. If you please her you know you are doing something right.

Crop is AWESOME… and because of it’s location one would think it would be hoppin’ but I think people are still confused with the whole Johnny’s thing. (is it still Johnny’s or not?) Crop has hands down the best foodie Browns tailgating set up. Right on W 6th they are grilling their corn on the cob and gourmet burgers. worth checking out.

]]> By: rockandroller http://clevelandfoodie.com/2007/11/q-a-with-elaine-cicora-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-4203 rockandroller Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:38:00 +0000 http://clevelandfoodie.com/2007/11/q-a-with-elaine-cicora-2/#comment-4203 I too hope Crop starts getting busier, they are serving some great food. I can't believe anyone who is a food critic would recommend Sokolowski's though. Big portions of tasteless, overly greasy food or things covered in margarine is just not good. I've never had a decent meal there and have been there several times. After the No Reservations episode, some friends and family asked me to take them there, which I did, 2 separate visits and I said nothing about the place before we went except that it was a Cleveland favorite. Both visits, everyone left their plates mostly full, several feeling sick the rest of the afternoon, being very disappointed in the quality and taste of the food. I just don't get it. I too hope Crop starts getting busier, they are serving some great food. I can’t believe anyone who is a food critic would recommend Sokolowski’s though. Big portions of tasteless, overly greasy food or things covered in margarine is just not good. I’ve never had a decent meal there and have been there several times. After the No Reservations episode, some friends and family asked me to take them there, which I did, 2 separate visits and I said nothing about the place before we went except that it was a Cleveland favorite. Both visits, everyone left their plates mostly full, several feeling sick the rest of the afternoon, being very disappointed in the quality and taste of the food. I just don’t get it.

]]> By: michelle v http://clevelandfoodie.com/2007/11/q-a-with-elaine-cicora-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-4202 michelle v Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:14:00 +0000 http://clevelandfoodie.com/2007/11/q-a-with-elaine-cicora-2/#comment-4202 Thanks! I think it means I'm going to have a harder time getting into Lolita, especially for happy hour! I've already heard about people coming from nearby states to check out Lola. Symon loves Cleveland and enjoyes sreading the word about our city. I think this can only mean good things for the city and all the chefs. I think we'll get more visitors and will garner positive national attention. Which will hopefully start to improve the local economy. Although, I think the national pubs have already done a nice job this year recognizing Cleveland, like Oprah and Food & Wine with several nods to places like Momocho, Flying Fig and of course, Lola. Thanks! I think it means I’m going to have a harder time getting into Lolita, especially for happy hour! I’ve already heard about people coming from nearby states to check out Lola. Symon loves Cleveland and enjoyes sreading the word about our city. I think this can only mean good things for the city and all the chefs. I think we’ll get more visitors and will garner positive national attention. Which will hopefully start to improve the local economy. Although, I think the national pubs have already done a nice job this year recognizing Cleveland, like Oprah and Food & Wine with several nods to places like Momocho, Flying Fig and of course, Lola.

]]> By: michelle v http://clevelandfoodie.com/2007/11/q-a-with-elaine-cicora-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-4201 michelle v Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:10:00 +0000 http://clevelandfoodie.com/2007/11/q-a-with-elaine-cicora-2/#comment-4201 Love that idea for a book! Would make a fun hostess gift, too. Love that idea for a book! Would make a fun hostess gift, too.

]]> By: Anonymous http://clevelandfoodie.com/2007/11/q-a-with-elaine-cicora-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-4200 Anonymous Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:07:00 +0000 http://clevelandfoodie.com/2007/11/q-a-with-elaine-cicora-2/#comment-4200 Hey - I love your blog. I live in Cleveland and am always looking for a good meal...Plus my friend Xani writes a food blog in Baltimore - she recently visited and did a review on Melt. <br/><br/>I love that Symon won! Very exciting news for Cleveland - how do you feel this will change the Cleveland food scene?<br/>- Hayley<br/><br/>www.blackcoffeeandadonut.com Hey – I love your blog. I live in Cleveland and am always looking for a good meal…Plus my friend Xani writes a food blog in Baltimore – she recently visited and did a review on Melt.

I love that Symon won! Very exciting news for Cleveland – how do you feel this will change the Cleveland food scene?
- Hayley

http://www.blackcoffeeandadonut.com

]]> By: Anonymous http://clevelandfoodie.com/2007/11/q-a-with-elaine-cicora-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-4199 Anonymous Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:06:00 +0000 http://clevelandfoodie.com/2007/11/q-a-with-elaine-cicora-2/#comment-4199 Nice meaty q & a. I always look forward to reading any review by Cicora. I especially love the "last supper" question. In fact, there's a gorgeous new book I'd like to own by photographer Melanie Dunea based on that single question called "My Last Supper: 50 Great Chefs and Their Final Meals (Portraits, Interviews and Recipes)". HRobb Nice meaty q & a. I always look forward to reading any review by Cicora. I especially love the “last supper” question. In fact, there’s a gorgeous new book I’d like to own by photographer Melanie Dunea based on that single question called “My Last Supper: 50 Great Chefs and Their Final Meals (Portraits, Interviews and Recipes)”. HRobb

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