I have been traveling back and forth to Europe 6 to 8 times a year for the last 30 years and have eaten at many great places. Never in my life did I expect to have a memorable meal in Cleveland, OH where I just spent 3 days on business. Tonight was our last night and I left it up to my assistant to make reservations after we have participated in two trade shows for the last 10 days.
I was ready for a surprise and when we entered the theatre district of Cleveland, I became more curious. Long story short . . . I had one of the most amazing dinners at Cowell & Hubbard, period. This Zack Bruell restaurant served a cold calamari salad appetizer and a cod/mushroom entree that were simply amazing. My assistant had the mussels and the beef shoulder and she could not stop bragging about it. The wine list was comprehensive and well assorted and the prices were more than reasonable.
Penny, the new GM was one of the nicest and accommodating young professionals I have met in the restaurant business and if the new menu they started tonight is an indication of the direction this restaurant is heading to, boy, this is going to be a success story! Should my business ever bring me back to Cleveland, my first stop will be undoubtedly this outstanding restaurant that I can recommend without hesitation.
Well done, Penny!!