. "2012-04-02T00:00:00"^^ . "2"^^ . . "3"^^ . "3"^^ . . "5"^^ . "I recently moved to Tremont from Tennessee. I took a new job and dropped everything to move up here. No friends, no contacts, empty apartment, but I had a job and in this economy, I jumped at the chance. \nI knew about Lolita because, let's face it, everyone on earth knows who Mike Symon is. Of course, it was the first place I tried on a not-as-bonkers snowy Cleveland night. But if the streets are clear, and Lolita is open, chances are, you're not getting in. #omgThisPlaceIsSoFull So, since Lolita was not going to work as my after work \"spot\" I tried Lago. \nI'm so glad I did. \nThe staff is perfect. Huge smiles, friendly people. The bartenders are amazing; three Italian ladies (Nichole (co-owner), Megan and Jamie) who earnestly welcome you, pour a very generous cocktail and seem genuinely interested in how your day went. \nThe atmosphere is very cozy, dark ceilings, scenic murals, wine in racks, white tablecloths, open kitchen. \nThe Tremont locals are all found here, as they love the bar staff and they know this is the place with the best value. \nThe food is great. My favorites are the happy hour meatball sandwich (absolutely killer) with garlic-Parmesan chips and if I'm eating a traditional meal, hands down it's the veal tortelloni. \nOh my freakin' god, the veal tortelloni; bacony-flavored cream sauce with pancetta, peas and that uber-crusty bread they serve. It's just too much. Rolling your eyes back in your head and moaning is totally appropriate when eating this thing. Honestly, the tortelloni itself is just icing on the cake. I could make a meal of the bread and the sauce. \nI've not had dessert, because I'm usually packed to the gills after my meal. \nThe prices at Lago are on-par with everything else in Tremont. It's not cheap, but it's not mind-numbingly expensive, either. I don't eat there every day, but I DO drink there almost every day after work. \nI love Lago. It's my favorite place to go in Tremont."^^ .