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| - There aren't enough tapas joints in Cleveland, in my opinion, so Salt+ is a refreshing new addition to the local food scene. I've only been once but plan to return again soon!
The hostesses were friendly, & the server was, too, in addition to being prompt & helpful without being overbearing. Someone who I presume must be the owner or manager also came by once to make sure everything was going well. They seem like a well-oiled team, which can't be said for so many new - & even old! - restaurants.
We had a hard time deciding what to order off a menu where just about everything sounded delicious, but for our first visit, we split the date with bleu cheese & bacon jam (DIVINE), the sweet potato croquettes with red pepper sauce (good but a little... squishy for my tastes?), the calamari with coriander coconut glaze (would've liked more of that amazing glaze!), & the short ribs with fresh kimchi & sweet potatoes (easily one of the best dishes I've ever had). The short ribs, in particular, were standout - sweet & smoky & sour all at the same time, the perfect blend of flavors - even for my boyfriend, who's not a big kimchi fan.
I also tried a fancy little cocktail, the O'Keeffe, made with bourbon, St. German, orange flower water, & rhubarb shrub. Upon first sip, it was WAY TOO BOOZY, but on the second, my taste buds adjusted... & loved it. What a unique drink combo! I loved, too, that it was served with a little, old-fashioned paper straw. Hey, it's the small details, you know?
I look forward to trying Salt+ again & to seeing how their menu changes with the seasons. I have a feeling I'll like just about anything they whip up!
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