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| - I was a fan of their food at Cork & Cleaver, so when Brian Okin and Adam Bostwick brought their food to my neighborhood, I knew I was in trouble - and they and their staff do not disappoint.
The work they did to upgrade everything about the building and the patio has made Graffiti a warm and welcoming space inside, and returned the patio to being one of the most relaxing and perfect outdoor spaces in Cleveland,
The food is what they do - and their take on food you know - makes you want to get to know it the way they see it. The Monte Cristo, Chicken Parm and Shepherd's Pie all have the flavors you know -- but the presentation is unique and the flavors are what you like about each dish - but just - better. The salads -- the BLT salad makes you realize - a BLT does not need bread, or mayonnaise - the beet salad is just summer on a plate and the wedge is what that salad should be - everywhere.
My favorite appetizer is the French Onion Egg Rolls == all the flavors of your favorite soup -- in a crispy wonton wrapper with au jus for dipping. Delivered hot with the cheese all melty -- yep.
The Graffiti Burger has ended my search for my favorite burger in Cleveland - all of the ingredients sounded good ... then they were all together in my mouth -- CAB Burger, Fried Tomatillo, Banana Catsup, Pickled Banana Pepper, Goat Cheese ... so much better than any one thing by itself.
The desserts run the flavor gambit - light, filling, tart, comforting -- We LOVED the Snicker's Bread Pudding -- we hope that one makes a come back.
They also have a fantastic Sunday brunch -- I'm still waiting to enjoy it on the patio - in the sun - maybe Mother Nature will cooperate soon. But we did try to chorizo pop tart -- buttery pastry, spicy chorizo topped with a cold, perfect mound of guac. Plate lickable is all I can say.
Go, get a seat on the patio - order whatever sounds good to you -- it will be.
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