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| - Located in Cleveland's historic (and newly redecorated) theater district, this is one of my favorite restaurants in Cleveland. Here's the drill: book an evening show in playhouse square along with reservations for this foodie marvel, leave car with the valet, and simultaneously solve parking, dinner and an easy way out of the district. Do specify to the server that you are watching a show so they are aware. I also recommend a good 1.5-2hours to show up at this place before the show.
This is a great place to bring a group. It is one of Zack Bruell's restaurants that feature new-american dishes with a heavy French influence as opposed to the more traditional-leaning french served in L'Albatross (another favorite). There might be some mild Asian fusion going on, but not to the extent Table 45 does it.
I recommend a close look at the cocktail menu, and for everything else, think pork, of which THE dish for me is crispy pork shank, served on a bed of collard greens, on an acidic reduction to balance things out. Much like that pig face of Greenhouse Tavern, you might need (a) that cocktail or a shot of schnapps to help melt the thing in your stomach, LOL and (b) a person to share it with. If you don't want to kill your arteries, they do excel in the fish department.
Enjoy your dinner, cocktail and the show!
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