Just Over the Border
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 9:52 am
Don't stone me for mentioning businesses right over the Lakewood border, but would rather leave on a positive note. Three restaurants I dined at recently that were just over the border were worth mentioning. It is nice to leave the island sometimes and try new things.
1. Jalepenos where Klucks used to be. While not a ten compared to some authentic mexican restaurants, it was a very pleasant experience, with new and colorful surroundings that most of all, was family friendly. Very decent food for the price, chips in your basked until dinner arrives, and the fasted service for any dine in restaurant.
2. My Friend's Deli on Detroit right past Highland Ave. I didn't know they completely changed their environment and menu, and was completely pleasantly surprised to see the bistro type atmosphere with down home cooking at decent prices. Very nice updates there and worth having lunch or dinner.
3. Cleveland Grill and Wine Bar on 117th side of Highland Ave., our most recent dining experience and one of the best in a long time, outside of Lakewood of course. The menu is greek, but the sides are International specialties, from vegetable dishes to potato towers, Greek, Italian, Morrocon, you name it, and they come with all dinners! The dinners included a variety of make your own pastas to chicken dishes, seafood, and steak. The highest price I recall was the steak at around $21 and perfectly cooked and tender and full of flavor. The chicken marsala was the best I have ever had, in a creamy sauce with the perfect hint of marsala wine. The wines were really decent wines in the affordable range, the service was highly professional, and the art work on the walls beautiful to look at.
Just in case anyone is wanting to try something different I had to share those experiences and love supporting mom and pop places everywhere.
1. Jalepenos where Klucks used to be. While not a ten compared to some authentic mexican restaurants, it was a very pleasant experience, with new and colorful surroundings that most of all, was family friendly. Very decent food for the price, chips in your basked until dinner arrives, and the fasted service for any dine in restaurant.
2. My Friend's Deli on Detroit right past Highland Ave. I didn't know they completely changed their environment and menu, and was completely pleasantly surprised to see the bistro type atmosphere with down home cooking at decent prices. Very nice updates there and worth having lunch or dinner.
3. Cleveland Grill and Wine Bar on 117th side of Highland Ave., our most recent dining experience and one of the best in a long time, outside of Lakewood of course. The menu is greek, but the sides are International specialties, from vegetable dishes to potato towers, Greek, Italian, Morrocon, you name it, and they come with all dinners! The dinners included a variety of make your own pastas to chicken dishes, seafood, and steak. The highest price I recall was the steak at around $21 and perfectly cooked and tender and full of flavor. The chicken marsala was the best I have ever had, in a creamy sauce with the perfect hint of marsala wine. The wines were really decent wines in the affordable range, the service was highly professional, and the art work on the walls beautiful to look at.
Just in case anyone is wanting to try something different I had to share those experiences and love supporting mom and pop places everywhere.
