Category Archives: Lola

more cleveland chatter

December 5, 2008

In response to yesterday’s post about the LA foodie, Adam over at Positively Cleveland sent me a few news stories from national food editors at various dailies. The Convention (wisely) has been putting forth much effort towards the local food scene and brought in 10 national food and wine editors to experience Cleveland first-hand. The [...]

By Michelle V | Also posted in Baricelli, Convention and Visitors Bureau, Crop Bistro, Lolita, Positively Cleveland, Sokolowski's, West Side Market, dante | Comments (3)

a foodie from la visits cleveland

December 4, 2008

More and more over the past couple of years, we keep reading about food editors in other cities, from dailies to consumer pubs, thoughts on the Cleveland dining scene. And it’s not just the professionals, but bloggers as well. I love reading out-of-towners views on our city and our good eats.
Here’s three posts from Hobson, [...]

By Michelle V | Also posted in Bar cento, Sokolowski's | Comments (3)

lola over pizza hut the second time around

October 6, 2008

In 1989, I was a 12-year-old 8th grader with very big hair (we’re talking at least a half can of Rave hairspray used to hold my bangs in place) and an obsession for French-cuffed acid washed jeans and New Kids on the Block. In the spring of that year, my sister took my mom’s station [...]

By Michelle V | Also posted in Crush, The Greenhouse Tavern | Comments (5)

more ways to do good this summer

June 19, 2008

Here’s an event that is sure to ignite the appetite of many. On July 27, join Michael Symon, Cory Barrett, Karen Small plus several of the top female chefs and winemakers in the country at Lola for a benefit to end childhood hunger.
In addition to our own Karen Small of Flying Fig, the 8-course dinner [...]

By Michelle V | Also posted in Cory Barrett, Flying Fig, Karen Small, michael symon | Comments (0)

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, Jonathon Sawyer, Juniper Grill, Lolita, Mi Pueblo, Seoul Hot Pot, michael symon | Comments (1)

q & a with cory barrett

March 5, 2008

Cory Barrett, Ohio native and Lola/Lolita head pastry chef, has been in the food business for 10 years now and thankfully, much of that time has been spent here. He is the man responsible for several popular sweet treats craved by Clevelanders, including the 6 a.m. special at Lola and my husband’s personal addiction, the [...]

By Michelle V | Also posted in Chef Interviews, Cory Barrett, Lolita, Lucky's Cafe, Momocho, Superior Pho, michael symon | Comments (7)

momocho in this month’s bon appetit

February 21, 2008

Back in December, Chef Eric Williams told us to look for a mention of his place, Momocho, in the March issue of Bon Appetit. By way of Joe Crea, here’s what the popular national consumer magazine, with an impressive circulation of over 1.3 million, had to say:
“The music is loud, and the walls are covered [...]

By Michelle V | Also posted in Elaine Cicora, Eric Williams, Momocho, Table 45, Zack Bruell, michael symon | Comments (4)

cleveland nye happenings (and other news)

December 4, 2007

This post will be updated as news come in. And if you hear of any New Year’s Eve specials, please share.
Momocho

Chef Eric added a special tequila dinner (5 courses paired with tequila) at 7:30 p.m. for $40 per person. I went to the last one and enjoyed every bite. It’s a great deal and makes [...]

By Michelle V | Also posted in Bar cento, Bier Market, Crop Bistro, Light Bistro, Momocho, Sarava, Touch Supper Club | Comments (0)

q & a with elaine cicora

November 15, 2007

We are lucky to have Elaine Cicora’s palate in Cleveland. She has been educating and enticing us about the Cleveland food scene through the years. And no surprise here, she is the recipient of a James Beard award for her work in journalism; specifically for the piece she did on Michael Ruhlman.
1. What is the [...]

By Michelle V | Also posted in Chef Interviews, Crop Bistro, Elaine Cicora, Flying Fig, dante, michael ruhlman, michael symon | Comments (9)

nyc foodie back in cleveland

November 14, 2007

Work continues to bring the NYC foodie to Cleveland, and each time he’s in town, he sets out to experience a bit more of our city. I give him a lot of credit, not only for actually getting out to explore Cleveland and showing a lot of interest in our town, but recognizing that culinary [...]

By Michelle V | Also posted in Flying Fig, Lucky's Cafe, fire, moxie | Comments (5)