In this weekly feature, C-Notes stretches your dollar at restaurants around the region, because no matter who many times it happens, that damn tax bill always surprises us. This week … Players on Madison 14523 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, (216) 226-5200, www.playersonmadison.com For Scene’s full review, click here.
What $13 got us: A glass of Cab ($5), an order of lobster and scallop potstickers ($6), and a split-order of potato, blue cheese and truffle fritters ($4.50)
What else $13 can get you: $5 drinks include white and red wine specials, and specialty martinis. The appetizer menu is half-off, and offers quite a nice selection: sea bass tempura lollipops ($6), Caribbean tuna tartar ($6), coriander and cumin crusted calamari ($4.50), chorizo and manchego stuffed banana peppers ($4.50), artisan cheeses by The Cheese Shop ($6.50), phyllo and almond encrusted brie ($4.50) and roasted chicken and coconut spring rolls ($5). (The Spring menu is due to be rolled out soon, so some items will change.)
The Verdict: Go all in. …
This article appears in Apr 16-22, 2008.