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| - Lola Bistro , Michael D. Symon's flagship restaurant is in the hip East 4th street area of Cleveland in the Gateway District and is walking distance from Public Square, the Jack Casino, the Q( arena) and Progressive Field. I went expecting greatness and wasn't let down. We only had time for 2 courses - Appetizer and Dinner but those were ample and flavorful.
Our first app was a Burrata dish with baby beets, walnuts, vanilla , apple chips and cider. A rush of contrasting flavors acted well with the smoothness of the Cheese. Symon knows how to combine ingredients for perfection.
Our second app, was a Crab bake. Simple yet flavorful. King crab, chiles, cream corn and old bay.
My dining partner struggled between the lamb shank with tzaziki sauce and the Sea Scallops. He chose the scallops which need to be done perfectly and they were perfectly done with corn, pork belly and peperonata.
I really wanted the Smoked Pork Chop with polenta , chiles and BBQ onions but I was fresh off pork chops the night before. I chose the black peppercorn Strip Loin served like a pork loin it was beautiful with crispy potatoes, tarragon , chervil and hollandaise. I substituted the pickle sauce which was spicy and had peppers , Dijon and a wonderful acidity.
This restaurant deserves the recognition it has always gotten.
When in Cleveland this is a must visit.
2 thumbs up. https://www.lolabistro.com/
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