Let this serve as a reminder that right now, literally dozens of independent Cleveland restaurants are offering sweet deals on grub. From now through November 16, those participating restaurants are offering a can’t-miss deal: three-course prix fixe menus for $33, plus tax and tip, of course.

On the roster are places like Chinato, Flying Fig, Fire, Astoria, Batuqui, Bruno’s, Edwins, Hyde Park, Marotta’s, Moxie, Nighttowm, Pier W, Paladar, Sarita, Taste, Trio and many, many more.

For a complete list of participating eateries, including links to menus and reservations services, check out Cleveland Independents. 

This article appears in Oct 31 – Nov 6, 2018.

For 25 years, Douglas Trattner has worked as a full-time freelance writer, editor and author. His work as co-author on Michael Symon's cookbooks have earned him four New York Times Best-Selling Author honors, while his longstanding role as Scene dining editor has garnered awards of its own.