Category Archives: Jonathon Sawyer

just another week in the CLE

February 27, 2010

Most miserable city? I beg to differ.
My week started by spending an evening with a bunch of really witty and engaging  Cleveland bloggers by way of a shopping spree at NEXT in Beachwood Place (I didn’t shop, sigh. Instead, I played the part of social media maven and organized this soiree. I sometimes do some [...]

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funny how things change

February 12, 2010

I don’t like spice. I love spices, but anything that adds heat – I’ll pass. This includes pepper – barely use it (yes, I know what you’re thinking). I love all types of food and will try just about anything but am a serious wuss when it comes to any bit of hotness on my [...]

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cook like chef sawyer

January 18, 2010

Courtesy of chef Jonathon Sawyer of  The Greenhouse Tavern, here’s a dish from his kitchen to yours. Perfect for a winter get-together.
Chopped Chicken Liver
To make Chopped Chicken Liver one must first make:
Chicken Liver Mousse
8 oz. Chicken Livers
16 oz. Whole Milk, separated
12 oz. Chilled Butter, Cubed
4 tsp Nutmeg, separated

Salt, to taste
Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Soak livers in 8 oz. [...]

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rock the vote, nominate chef sawyer for james beard rising star

November 18, 2009

The James Beard awards, the Oscars of the culinary world, are doing something a bit different this year with its nomination process – they are opening it up to everyone. Now we – the diners and patrons of all these great restaurants, have a voice. And wouldn’t it be great to use our voice to help [...]

By Michelle V | Also posted in The Greenhouse Tavern | Tagged , , | Comments (8)

bon appetit recognizes the greenhouse tavern as one of america’s best

August 2, 2009

By now you’ve probably read plenty of local reviews on The Greenhouse Tavern from media and bloggers alike. And I’m going to assume you’ve talked to a few people who told you that the wings were ridiculously good, the burger best in town and the pasta unreal. And that’s all true (okay, maybe not the [...]

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inside: greenhouse tavern

May 1, 2009

With four visits thus far and another one planned tomorrow, it’s safe to say I’m a bona fide Greenhouse Tavern fan. From Cento to Greenhouse, I’ve admired and enjoyed chef Sawyer’s approach to cooking. And I’m not alone. Sawyer and the entire Greenhouse team are receiving high accolades on the local and national level. And [...]

By Michelle V | Also posted in Amelia Zatik-Sawyer, Everest Curley, The Greenhouse Tavern | Comments (13)

time well spent on e 4th

April 9, 2009

After hearing about Corner Alley for a year or so, we finally made it there tonight for a work outing (bowled two games, neither score worth mentioning). As far as bowling alleys go, this one is up there – granted my knowledge of alleys now includes two, Freeway Lanes in Solon and now this one.
This [...]

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preview dinner at the greenhouse tavern

April 7, 2009

They say good things come to those who wait. Well Cleveland, we’ve waited and in return, we’re rewarded with not good, but great things.
On Sunday night, Jamie and I were fortunate enough to be included among the eager and downright giddy that had the pleasure to attend The Greenhouse Tavern’s family and friends preview.

People often [...]

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head to greenhouse tavern tomorrow

March 16, 2009

St. Patty’s Day is, of course, tomorrow. It’s going to be a warm and sunny 60 degrees outside and the streets will no doubt be packed with families, drunks and plenty of people playing hookey. It’s been a good five years since I’ve retired from participating in the downtown March madness, but if I was [...]

By Michelle V | Also posted in Slyman's, The Greenhouse Tavern | Comments (2)

brooklyn beer dinner with chef jonathon sawyer

February 24, 2009

Last Thursday, chef Sawyer invited Jamie and myself to be his guests at Viking in Legacy for a special Brooklyn Brewery beer tasting featuring brewmaster Garrett Oliver (who also happens to be a best-selling author and sommelier). Each beer, six total, was paired with a dish created by chef Sawyer and his team. The night [...]

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