Tag Archives: Jonathon Sawyer

i heart wine dinners (as in abc wine at greenhouse)

July 26, 2010 – 1:56 pm

“What kind of wine do you like to drink?” asked Jim Clendenen, named winemaker of the year in 1991 by Food & Wine and in 1992 by the Los Angeles Times for his Santa Barbara winery, Au Bon Climat. “Usually cabs – heavy, full-bodied, cabs,” I replied. “Oh. Then I’m afraid I’m not going to [...]

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food & wine benefit for veggie u

July 21, 2010 – 10:02 am

I think my head has been in the clouds. How can I call myself a foodie and daily profess my love of food to you and yet not be fully aware of The Chef’s Garden and The Culinary Vegetable Institute? Sure, I’ve heard of this place near Sandusky and knew bits and pieces through various [...]

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july happenings @ the greenhouse tavern & your chance to attend

July 10, 2010 – 4:02 pm

Finally. On Tuesday, I’ll be in town, have a sitter and am not under the weather (knock on wood). Because for the past few years, these were the reasons why I haven’t been able to attend the annual Bastille Day Celebration (the French national holiday which commemorates the storming of Bastille) put together by chef [...]

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food & wine best new chef 2010

June 15, 2010 – 1:44 pm

Check out that grin! Way to go, Jonathon. You are truly deserving of this honor.

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three nights on east 4th, mother’s day and eddie vedder

May 12, 2010 – 8:49 pm

Night 1 This past Saturday, my family got together to celebrate Mother’s Day – 15 of us – at The Greenhouse Tavern. We sat downstairs, which my mom said made her feel like she was someplace in New York, in the middle of the hustle and bustle, peering into the open kitchen. While I didn’t [...]

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q&a with kate krader, restaurant editor, food & wine

May 5, 2010 – 11:06 am

As we’re all aware (and tickled with pride), Cleveland is home to not one, but two Food & Wine Best New Chefs. Because of Cleveland’s strong culinary scene and our nationally recognized chefs, I tried for a press pass to this year’s Food & Wine Classic in Aspen to provide readers an inside view to [...]

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pestival at shaker lakes

April 27, 2010 – 3:24 pm

I spent a good chunk of my 20s living in Cleveland Heights. I cannot say enough good things about this community. Except for the never ending flood of parking tickets that made its way to my car on a regular basis, I simply loved living in this area for a variety of reasons and cherish [...]

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jonathon sawyer: food & wine best new chef

April 7, 2010 – 9:05 am

Just in case you haven’t heard the very big news, Food & Wine named Jonathon Sawyer, chef/owner of The Greenhouse Tavern, one of the 10 best new chefs in the country.
While the official announcement came yesterday, people were already guessing Sawyer thanks to F&W editor Dana Cowin, who was dropping hints via Twitter (like Midwestern [...]

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funny how things change

February 12, 2010 – 12:32 pm

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 – 1:22 pm

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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