Hotel dinning can be the ultimate example of the slippery slope. On the one hand, many of the best chefs end up running those kitchens, so you get top notch talent. On the other hand, the chef’s id and ego are often held in check by the the massive corporation holding the checkbook to their …
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Chef Robert Gerstenecker Of Park 75: Inside The Chef’s Kitchen #11
For the past 5-plus years, chef Robert Gerstenecker has helmed the kitchen at Park 75, the flagship restaurant of the Four Seasons in Midtown. In addition to being an acclaimed fine dining spot, the restaurant has also garnered a good bit of attention for their tea service. A Canuck by trade, the well traveled Gerstenecker …
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Chef Cyrille Holota Of Joel Brasserie: Inside The Chef’s Kitchen #5
Something tells me that Cyrille Holota had no idea what was in store for him some years ago. In the mid-90s, Holota was racking up quit the resume. After cooking at several different Michelin winning restaurants (including 3-star powerhouse L’Arpege), Holota came to our beloved city to join Joël Antunes over at The Dining Room. …
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Johnny’s Bar Restaurant Review – West Side, Cleveland, OH [Out Of Town]
Overall:[rating:3] Tucked away in a somewhat downtrodden area of town, Johnny’s Bar in Cleveland, which serves food from Northern Italy, appears to be an institution. The restaurant, which has operated under a couple of names the past 80+ years, delivers an almost static experience. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that a …
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Reminder: Pano’s & Paul’s Open Until The End Of February
Despite their initial intentions to close up shop on Valentine’s day, P&P has extended their self-imposed stay of execution until the end of February. I am not sure what their availability looks like; you should definitely call and see what your options are. I strongly suggest that you make their fried lobster tail your last …
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