Self-realization has led me to consider my rating system, as my reviews are heavy on the 4 and 5 stars. This has me questioning whether I'm too easy on the places I frequent and as of late, might have caused me to be a tad more critical.
But this place gets the 5 stars anyway!
I drove from Solon to try this place and though some might say simply leaving the suburbian wasteland for Foodies tilted my tastebuds in favor of Figs-a-Flying, I relent. But it doesn't change the fact that they've got it all right in this place.
Sat at the bar, struck up conversations with locals, and realized that this place is the real deal. It's been here for years and was using local ingredients before that was hip.
I had the special: The Grilled Marlin with a Chimichurri that was on a bed of Spinach-infused Couscous along with roasted Carrots.
The carrots were perfect and I'm not a fan of carrots. I wish there were more! As for the couscous, much the same situation. Usually, I think couscous is overrated, but this deserved serious attention (which it got as I devoured every last morsel).
The chimichurri was a delight on the marlin and if I had to complain about anything at all, I might say that the marlin was a little unevenly cooked with one side being a little crispy.
I'm hooked. I get to Cleveland at least once a month and now I've found a new favorite.
Oh, what a Happy Plate I had!