Category Archives: Jonathon Sawyer

cooking classes at tri-c

May 28, 2008

I just read in Joe Crea’s column that some of my favorite local chefs, including Jonathon Sawyer, will be teaching classes at Tri-C’s Metro Campus. According to Crea, chefs including Brandt Evans, Brian Doyle, Jeff Fisher as well as Sawyer, will lead classes in topics ranging from regional Mexican and Chinese favorites to knife skills [...]

By Michelle V | Also posted in Cooking Classes, Touch Supper Club, Wendy Thompson | Comments (0)

q & a with amelia zatik-sawyer

May 8, 2008

There are a lot of blogs I try to keep up with on a regular basis, from cooking to marketing to a few topics in between. One of those not-to-miss blogs is Chef’s Widow. The widow in question is Amelia Zatik-Sawyer, aka Mrs. Jonathon Sawyer of Bar Cento and the highly anticipated Greenhouse Tavern. Her [...]

By Michelle V | Also posted in Amelia Zatik-Sawyer, Bar cento, Chef Interviews, The Greenhouse Tavern | Comments (15)

cleveland magazine: the tastemakers

April 30, 2008

I finally got around to going through last week’s mail, which included my copy of Cleveland Magazine with Michael Symon, Karen Small and Dante Boccuzzi on the cover. I’ve been eagerly anticipating this issue, which focuses on taste, because I had the pleasure of interviewing both Dante and Karen, as well as Jonathon Sawyer and [...]

By Michelle V | Also posted in cleveland chefs, Cleveland Magazine, dante boccuzzi, Jonathan Bennett, Karen Small | Comments (2)

coming this fall: the greenhouse tavern

April 16, 2008

I just received an e-mail from the lovely Elaine Cicora (she gets all the best scoop) with some updates on Chef Jonathan Sawyer’s new certified green restaurant: The Greenhouse Tavern. I am so giddy for this restaurant to open! We are barely into spring, and I’m already wishing for fall. I love the concept, menu [...]

By Michelle V | Also posted in Elaine Cicora, The Greenhouse Tavern | Comments (4)

fuzzy memories at bar cento

April 7, 2008

I mentioned before that I think I’m on the verge of becoming a Bar Cento addict. Well, it’s no longer a possibility, it’s happened – I’m bona fide Bar Cento junkie. And after our meal there on Friday, I doubt I’m alone. We were supposed to go to Bar Cento several weeks ago with friends, [...]

By Michelle V | Also posted in Bar cento | Comments (6)

q & a with christopher schramm

March 20, 2008

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to interview Chef Jonathon Sawyer for an upcoming Cleveland Magazine article. That brief interview turned into a very fun and memorable experience. Not only did I have the pleasure of meeting Jonathon’s beautiful wife and kids, but also Michael and Liz Symon (talk about a down-to-earth, kind [...]

By Michelle V | Also posted in Bar cento, Chef Interviews, Christopher Schramm, Design Sponge, Flying Fig, Juniper Grill, Lola, Lolita, Mi Pueblo, michael symon, Seoul Hot Pot | Comments (1)

flying fig in this month’s food & wine

March 14, 2008

The positive national ink for Cleveland’s food scene continues, this time with the spotlight on Flying Fig in this month’s Food & Wine. The ‘last bite’ centers on the new trend of combining sweet and savory and showcases Chef Karen Small’s crostini topped with goat cheese mousse, red-wine caramel and strawberry compote. The recipe is [...]

By Michelle V | Also posted in dante boccuzzi, Flying Fig, Jonathan Bennett, Karen Small | Comments (2)

chef’s blogs – article in la times

March 12, 2008

In this morning’s Los Angeles Times, there’s an article talking about the surge of chefs suddenly taking to the blogosphere. Big time chefs, too, like Mario Batali, Traci des Jardins and our own Michael Symon, who scores some more national ink for Cleveland with this blurb: “Then there is Michael Symon of Lola and Lolita [...]

By Michelle V | Also posted in Mario Batali, michael symon | Comments (0)

bar cento, family style

March 3, 2008

To celebrate my mom’s 64th birthday (pictured below with my nephew – the future Bobby Flay), we took her to see the witty and well-written Wicked followed by dinner at Bar Cento. Since the last big family dinner out at Lolita was a success, I thankfully got to pick the venue again. I think I’m [...]

By Michelle V | Also posted in Bar cento | Comments (0)

bar cento

January 21, 2008

Finally made it to Bar Cento on Saturday night to meet good friends of ours for dinner. And we weren’t the only ones – this place was packed! Apparently not even the frigid air could keep people away. I made a reservation for us about a week ago but when got there, the host said [...]

By Michelle V | Also posted in Bar cento, Bier Market | Comments (12)