Since opening a couple of years ago, Melt Bar and Grilled (14718 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216.226.3699, meltbarandgrilled.com) has been one
of the most successful restaurants on Cleveland’s West Side. Soon,
owner Matt Fish will attempt to duplicate that success on the
East Side. In a few weeks, Fish will begin an ambitious renovation
project at an undisclosed Cleveland Heights location. If all goes as
planned, the second Melt will open by late fall. “Cleveland Heights has
a lot of great things going on,” says Fish, “and I look forward to
being a part of it.” He added that the move is a natural one, since
many of his regular customers already hail from east of the Cuyahoga,
and “if any neighborhood in Cleveland is similar to Lakewood, it’s
Cleveland Heights.” When completed, the space will be large, with about
4,500 square feet of seating for about 170 guests. Fish says he plans
on mimicking his winning formula as best as he can. He is starting with
a space that has “great Cleveland history.” Guests can expect wood
floors, high tin ceilings, exposed brick walls and a secluded back
patio. As for the software, East Siders can look forward to the same
great sandwiches, beer selection and rock ‘n’roll tinged
atmosphere.
Deals, Steals
In celebration of its 10th anniversary — and to offer some
much-needed tax-season relief — the Grovewood Tavern (17105 Grovewood Ave., 216.531.4900, grovewoodtavern.com) is deducting
$10.40 from the price of two entrées. The deal is available
Sundays through Thursdays by visiting the website or restaurant and
securing a coupon.
In similar style, both Sergio’s (1903 Ford Dr., 216.231.1234,
sergioscleveland.com) and
Sarava (13225 Shaker Sq., 216.295.1200) are stripping $10 off
any check of $25 or more. Sign up for Rio Rewards online or in
person.
On Sunday evenings, Delmonico’s Steakhouse (6001 Quarry Ln.,
216.573.1991, hrcleveland.com) is
offering its popular Tuscan Prix Fixe combo, normally $35, for just
$20. The meal includes either an appetizer or salad, an entrée
and a dessert. Show up on Friday nights and knock 50 percent off the
price of any bottle of wine in the Vino Italia collection.
In place of the standard happy hour, Zack Bruell has launched
“green hour” at Parallax (2179 W. 11th St., 216.583.9999,
parallaxtremont.com). The
green theme is courtesy of absinthe, with the Green Fairy featured in
special cocktails daily from 5-7 p.m. The restaurant also has deals on
beer, wine and food.
This article appears in Apr 22-28, 2009.
