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Brassica

➤ 20301 Meade Rd, Shaker Heights I-44122-3647, United States

Piatti • Cafés • Vegan • Mediterranean • Middle Eastern

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"I recently had lunch at Brassica on Meade Road in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Brassica is located on the north side Meade Road. Brassica is located in the Van Aken Market Hall in the Van Aken District of Shaker Heights. Van Aken Market Hall is immediately west of Warrensville Center Road. It is located north of Chagrin Boulevard. There is a free off-street parking lot on the south side of Meade Road. There is a multi-level parking garage immediately north of the Van Aken Market Hall. Just west of the Van Aken Market Hall is the rapid transit Van Aken/Warrensville station with bus service too. Brassica is a Mediterrian Restaurant serving pita sandwiches or bowls. It is fast food done very well with quality ingredients. They serve your usual soft drinks plus beer and wine. The staff is young and energetic. There are a lot of smiles and the counter service is very efficient and moves along quickly. Brassica offers both indoor and outdoor seating. The two exterior walls are floor to ceiling glass allowing for plenty natural light. I enjoyed a vegetable pita and French fries with an unsweetened ice tea to drink. You select which vegetables you want in your pita or bowl and select a sauce of your choice. My pita was very flavorful. The restaurant is very clean. The decor is industrial minimalist. The restaurant has a unisex bathroom that is clean. I am looking forward to my next visit to Brassica and sampling their various sauces. I am fortunate to return to Brassica for another lunch recently. I enjoyed my lunch. The staff is friendly and efficient. The food is very tasty. This time I enjoyed the Brisket Pita. The brisket is tender and marinated for a great flavor. I selected the vegetables to top off the pita. I, again, ordered the Brassica fries for a side and an ice tea. This trip to Brassica, I parked in the parking garage immediately north of the restaurant. The parking is free in the four level parking structure. There are stairs and elevators at several locations on the perimeter of the parking structure. You can enter and exit the parking structure on either the west side or the east side. I entered the east side off of Warrenville Center Road. I exited the structure on the west side onto Tuttle Road."

ML Tavern

➤ 34105 Chagrin BoulevardOH 44022, Moreland Hills, United States

Piatti • Full • Seafood • American • Bar-lounge

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"My party of 2 decided to make reservations for a Saturday evening. Our reservation was for 7:45pm, however, they didn't have a table available when we arrived. After about a 20 minute wait we were offered a high top even though we booked standard seating. There was no way we wanted the high top that was literally at the front door. Then they offered us another high top which was pretty at the front door and at the opening of the patio area, which also politely declined. We were finally seated in the patio area. Now this may have been nice on a summer evening but it was a November night in northeast Ohio! It was quite chilly and our table was placed very awkwardly, kind of in the middle of the floor. The fans were also on. Even though the table next to us was empty, and in front of the fireplace, we were told it was reserved. Our server, Stewart, took quite awhile to even acknowledge us, but we were able to order drinks. My companion enjoyed the expresso martini and I had a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. The bread was good but I found the butter much too salty. We ordered oysters as an appetizer and waited at least 30 minutes before they arrived. Our server walked past several times, as he was very attentive to his other tables. Finally he apologized for the wait and said the oysters would be coming out. It took almost 45 minutes and it honestly makes me think he forgot. The two of us had barely finished 8 oysters when our food arrived. I had the crab cake and lobster Oscar which was phenomenal and the reason for my stars. The lumps of crab meat and lobster was delicious. My companion ordered a ribeye and said it was cooked just as asked. The asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes were good also. The service is what was disappointing. We watched our server be very attentive to everyone but us! It was so bad that we asked another server to box our leftovers and get our check. Not to mention, not getting the seating we requested. Also the patio was so dim I could barely read the menu. We noticed that every table, but ours, had the small tea light but ours. While the food was great the atmosphere wasn't very welcoming."

Shuhei Japanese Cuisine

➤ 23360 Chagrin Blvd Beachwood, OH 44122-5547, 44124, United States

Piatti • Soup • Sushi • Ramen • Asiatic

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"Just a fabulous meal and amazing service by Chi. I also love how the owner is always there and always making sure the experience is memorable. For those that think this is a fabulous sushi restaurant, they are correct but the non sushi menu here is gourmet and food quality is beyond exceptional. This is a consistent, truly excellent restaurant! Can't wait to go back!"

Giovanni's

➤ 25550 Chagrin Blvd Suite 44122OH 44122, Cleveland, United States

Piatti • Full • Wine • Dining • Italian

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"This is a well run restaurant from the moment you arrive and are greeted to the excellent service and food that is always very consistent. The staff works as a team to deliver a great dining experience whether it is inside or in their outdoor covered patio. On our most recent visit we had the cavatelli bolognese, which was prepared table side, and it was outstanding! I highly recommend Giovanni's to anyone who is looking for a fine dining experience and exceptional Italian cuisine"

Shinano Sushi Japanese Cuisine

➤ 28500 Miles Rd, 44139-6912, Solon, United States

Piatti • Fish • Sushi • Vegan • Japanese

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"We love authentic Japanese cuisine, and regret not coming back to this wonderful restaurant sooner, now that we are out and about. The food is very fresh and delicious, and there are some sushi preparations I just don't see in other Clevelandrestaurants. The Yakitori appetizer was great, but the soft shell crab and soft shell shrimp appetizers were exceptional. Theomakase dinner was masterfully prepared with excellent selections and excellent flavor. My son loved his teriyaki steak. Onetip: they serve no alcohol here, but you can carry in and the Western Reserve Wines keeps a selection of good sake chilled andready to go, right next door."