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| - Went to an 8:00 show last night by the amazing Joe Sample Trio. We were lucky to get seated just to the left of the piano and that gave a great opportunity to watch Joe play. I've always liked his work, especially with the Jazz Crusaders, and his albums with Randy Crawford. Although he didn't play my favorite, "Carmel", he played a solid 1 1/2 hour set. One important tip: for a good show like this, it is a good idea to get there about an hour early as seating is mostly "first come" for the smaller tables. We arrived about 7:00, were seated, and ordered our dinners. Although we were still finishing up after the set began, it was still better than trying to order and eat during the set, as the room gets very dark. A second tip is to be sure to pay while the set is in progress. Those who wait until the end will face a long wait, as everybody else gets their bills paid.
Now the food: a very nice bottle of Monte Antico Sangiovese....good Tuscan red, paired well with my flat iron steak. My friend had the Halibut, and it was plated over a very delicious risotto with an interesting green pea puree. I know it sounds odd, but it gave it a very "fresh", almost minty taste.
A final tip is that there is a large lot with meters right next to the restaurant and they have valet parking for a very reasonable $4.00.
Highly recommend!!! A real Cleveland gem!!
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