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| - I've run the gamut of experiences at Luxe - date night, large group party, brunch, drinks and dessert. For me, this place is underrated -- it is among my top five in Cleveland for dinner and drinks but doesn't seem to get a lot of love. Their patio is great and while I agree that some of the tables inside are a little awkward (fortunately I've never had to sit at those high-tops in the bar area), I love the vibe. The decor is a rustic, shaggy kind of cool, but not clichéd or over-the-top. Their cocktail menu is one of the more inspired and inventive in Cleveland -- and I love that they have rotating specials as well as classics you can keep coming back for (try the Joy). My very first meal here I had the gnocchi, which is absolutely luscious -- so far only Cibreo has topped it in terms of pillowy goodness. The beignets are another favorite. I recently discovered Luxe offers Sunday brunch, so this past Sunday we gave it a try. During Happy hour (from 11-1) bellinis/mimosas/bloody marys are half off -- a great value. I had the mango bellini, and although it seemed like mostly champagne, I'm completely ok with that! My husband's peach pancakes were just decadent - I highly recommend them if you can handle that much sugar in the morning. I had the poached eggs with fried crab corn cakes and tomato, and admittedly was disappointed. The eggs were cooked perfectly (nice & runny!) but the hollandaise sauce, which was supposed to be spicy, was absolutely bland. The tomatoes weren't the ripest, and overall the dish just lacked flavor and seasoning. My favorite part was the toast, which they get from Blackbird Baking in Lakewood. Not the strongest showing, but I've had so many other wonderful experiences here, I know I will be back (just not for the eggs!).
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