Category Archives: Momocho

updates from around the dinner table

July 18, 2008

Here’s a quick look at the happenings at some of our local favorites:
Crop BistroCrop recently welcomed the addition of Elaine Cicora as the director of communications/official storyteller. This is great news for Crop, but sad for the rest of us that looked forward to her well-written and spot-on food reviews each week.
Thursday-only happy hour / [...]

By Michelle V | Also posted in Bar cento, Cafe Marika, Crop Bistro, Lucy's Sweet Surrender, blue canyon | Comments (5)

opening (very) soon: tartine bistro

June 26, 2008

A new restaurant and wine bar is opening this Monday in Rocky River that promises to bring something truly unique to Cleveland. Tartine Bistro & Wine Bar is described as a cross between Bar Cento and Market Avenue Wine Bar, only more quaint than Cento and with a more extensive food menu than the wine [...]

By Michelle V | Also posted in Bar cento, Baricelli, Market Street Wine Bar, Nolan Konkoski, Tartine | Comments (7)

momocho

May 6, 2008

In honor of Cinco de Mayo (and because I’ve been craving Mexican), we headed to Momocho, which in my opinion, is hands-down the best place in town for Mexican. And a very fun environment in general.
We weren’t the only ones who wanted to celebrate the day with guacamole and margaritas. The restaurant had a pretty [...]

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cinco de mayo recipes

May 4, 2008

I have a lot of siblings. Instead of gifts for Christmas, we try to do something a little different each year. This past holiday, my one sister came up with the idea of everyone hosting a theme party. Last month my sister had a Spanish murder mystery party where she made some pretty impressive paella. [...]

By Michelle V | Also posted in Cinco de Mayo, Salpicon | Comments (3)

patio weather is here (plus other updates)

April 17, 2008

Tis the season to head back outside to eat, and restaurant owners are wasting no time in getting their patios in tip-top shape. Here are a few of the ones that I’ve heard are already open. I’m sure there are others, so please share.

Momocho. This place boasts a very cute and intimate patio. It’s well [...]

By Michelle V | Also posted in Baricelli, Grovewood Tavern, Light Bistro | Comments (9)

q & a with chef nolan konkoski

March 13, 2008

Chef Nolan Konkoski is the man responsible for the popular tequila dinners, among other tasty dishes, at Momocho. He’s originally from upstate New York and started cooking in college as a means to make money (went to school for English literature and writing). Lucky for us, he pursued cooking.
1. What are the top 5 spices [...]

By Michelle V | Also posted in 2182 Bistro, Chef Interviews, Eric Williams, Flying Fig, Lolita, Nolan Konkoski, Pacific East, Parallax | Comments (17)

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, Lola, Lolita, Lucky's Cafe, 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, Lola, 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, Lola, Sarava, Touch Supper Club | Comments (0)

tasting at momocho

November 8, 2007

Attention all chefs: there needs to be more tastings offered on a regular basis, or as part of the normal menu. Actually, this may already take place and I just haven’t noticed because I usually jump right in with my wine, soup or salad and entrée. And of course I typically manage to save room [...]

By Michelle V | Comments (8)