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| - I have been waiting for the right occasion to try Lola, and finally I just gave up and decided to give it a go on an average Saturday night. This is the perfect spot for date night; everything from the food/cocktails down to the silverware was aesthetically pleasing, fancy, and trendy.
We were promptly greeted after being seated and presented with an ipad with various wine selections and hand-crafted cocktails. I chose a peach cocktail w/ egg white while my date chose the O.M.G. Both tasted like something a 21-year-old West 6th chick would order, but to be honest, that's the kind of libation we were in the mood for. I have to admit that I'm a fan of shaking up the cocktail and pouring it tableside. It gave me that extra "wow" factor.
I don't know what Lola does to their pork, but it is swine heaven. I've had beef melt in my mouth, but never pork. The pork literally melted into a puddle of bacony-goodness on my tongue. The pool of cheesy polenta underneath only added to each breathtaking bite. My date had the duck, and it was good, but the pork was unmatched.
The noise level seemed very high the evening I dined here. It was Saturday night and very busy, but I had serious trouble hearing my date. It's not a problem for us since we're boring and know each other all too well, but I wouldn't recommend Lola as a place for a new couple looking to get to know each other.
I'll definitely be back to Lola. It's not my favorite Cleveland restaurant, but I know my high expectations will always be met here.
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