Guidebook for Cleveland
Food Scene
Momocho, a self-described “mod Mex” cantina, offers artful, intense and upscale plates such as Wagyu beef meatballs and braised lamb shank with Oaxacan molé. Free of sombreros, piñatas and guitar-strumming mariachi, this bi-level restaurant serves up more than a half-dozen types of fresh margaritas infused with real fruit purée in tall, skinny glasses. If taste-testing sounds particularly enjoyable, try the guacamole sampler (we recommend the goat cheese, crab and pineapple variations), which arrives alongside a basket of warm, freshly fried tortilla chips. Follow it with the machaca taquitos and you’ll be more than satisfied with your meal. But if you get to the finish line and realize you
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Momocho
1835 Fulton RdMomocho, a self-described “mod Mex” cantina, offers artful, intense and upscale plates such as Wagyu beef meatballs and braised lamb shank with Oaxacan molé. Free of sombreros, piñatas and guitar-strumming mariachi, this bi-level restaurant serves up more than a half-dozen types of fresh margaritas infused with real fruit purée in tall, skinny glasses. If taste-testing sounds particularly enjoyable, try the guacamole sampler (we recommend the goat cheese, crab and pineapple variations), which arrives alongside a basket of warm, freshly fried tortilla chips. Follow it with the machaca taquitos and you’ll be more than satisfied with your meal. But if you get to the finish line and realize you
Johnny Mango offers an eclectic mix of cuisines from around the globe. The juice bar blends dozens of concoctions, including the Green Licorice (an earthy combination of kale, apple and fennel) and the Zoni Beach (a strawberry, apple, banana and frozen yogurt smoothie). Margaritas are equally memorable, but if you’ve come for more than a beverage you won’t be disappointed on that front either. The place is part fun neighborhood bar, part health-food restaurant, so vegetarians can enjoy something from the “The Ballad of Meatless and Delicious” section of the menu right next to carnivores, who blissfully dine on one of eight different kinds of burritos (try the grilled steak). Jamaican jerk ch
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Johnny Mango
3120 Bridge AveJohnny Mango offers an eclectic mix of cuisines from around the globe. The juice bar blends dozens of concoctions, including the Green Licorice (an earthy combination of kale, apple and fennel) and the Zoni Beach (a strawberry, apple, banana and frozen yogurt smoothie). Margaritas are equally memorable, but if you’ve come for more than a beverage you won’t be disappointed on that front either. The place is part fun neighborhood bar, part health-food restaurant, so vegetarians can enjoy something from the “The Ballad of Meatless and Delicious” section of the menu right next to carnivores, who blissfully dine on one of eight different kinds of burritos (try the grilled steak). Jamaican jerk ch
Le Petit Triangle Café serves as Cleveland’s own interpretation of a true French café. The lunch and dinner menus feature affordable fare that’s offered in a cozy atmosphere, dispensed by a friendly, efficient staff. Fresh flowers top each table and help set the stage for the meal to follow. The menu features five main categories, including le casse croutes (which is akin to small plates); soups, sandwiches and salads; nos plates (entrées); and le petit dejeuner (breakfast). Among the must-try dishes are the quiche du jour and the chicken ratatouille omelet served with Lyonnaise potatoes. Any time of day, the savory and sweet crêpes delight, especially the savory ham and Brie crème and the t
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Le Petit Triangle Café
1881 Fulton RdLe Petit Triangle Café serves as Cleveland’s own interpretation of a true French café. The lunch and dinner menus feature affordable fare that’s offered in a cozy atmosphere, dispensed by a friendly, efficient staff. Fresh flowers top each table and help set the stage for the meal to follow. The menu features five main categories, including le casse croutes (which is akin to small plates); soups, sandwiches and salads; nos plates (entrées); and le petit dejeuner (breakfast). Among the must-try dishes are the quiche du jour and the chicken ratatouille omelet served with Lyonnaise potatoes. Any time of day, the savory and sweet crêpes delight, especially the savory ham and Brie crème and the t
Heck’s Café draws Clevelanders in search of gourmet burgers, which the place has been serving for more than 40 years. Our favorite is the Market burger, a big, juicy fistful topped with balsamic candied onions, blue cheese and truffled potato sticks. A range of small plates, pastas, steaks, seafood and desserts, however, all gives good reason to deviate from the famous burgers. Options worth trying include the tuna nachos, shrimp and grits, and the halloumi caprese. End the meal with custom-blended coffee, handmade milkshakes or the sweet burger (made with chocolate chip cookies, brownies and vanilla ice cream). Sunday brunch features everything from eggs Benedict to baklava french toast. Th
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Heck's Café
2927 Bridge AveHeck’s Café draws Clevelanders in search of gourmet burgers, which the place has been serving for more than 40 years. Our favorite is the Market burger, a big, juicy fistful topped with balsamic candied onions, blue cheese and truffled potato sticks. A range of small plates, pastas, steaks, seafood and desserts, however, all gives good reason to deviate from the famous burgers. Options worth trying include the tuna nachos, shrimp and grits, and the halloumi caprese. End the meal with custom-blended coffee, handmade milkshakes or the sweet burger (made with chocolate chip cookies, brownies and vanilla ice cream). Sunday brunch features everything from eggs Benedict to baklava french toast. Th