Monday, December 1, 2014

2015 To Dine Challenge

Wow, December 1st. How is that possible? How is it possible that I'm getting married in just 12 days?! 2014 seemed to fly by. But, you know what that means...

It's time to start talking about my 2015 To Dine challenge. Each year, I ask you, readers, to submit restaurants that you feel I should visit in the upcoming year. I select 10 from the suggestions, and challenge myself to dine at all 10 over the next 12 months.

So, what's your new favorite spot? Any hidden gems in your neighborhood that don't get enough recognition for their fantastic food? Is there a good dish at a hole-in-the-wall that shouldn't be missed? A new restaurant hitting the Greater Cleveland dining scene that you're curious about? I want to hear about it all!

Leave me a comment below, or tweet me at @BiteBuff, to enter restaurants for consideration. I'll select 10, and announce them at the start of the year. I also accept volunteers to join me on these dining adventures!

Some highlights from 2014 included: Dolce Wraps (we've been back twice), Seoul Garden, and the unique pizza burger from Petti's. As of today, I still need to visit Thyme2 and The Original Steaks and Hoagies. Phat Daddy's closed, so no matter how hard I try in the next couple of weeks, I'll never conclude the full 2014 To Dine list. So sad.

So, where are you sending me in 2015?

25 comments:

Bite Buff said...

Samosky's Pizza. Valley City.

Philly Cheesesteak pizza has won world awards and is seriously amazing. Their Spinochi is a close second favorite menu item of mine.

December 1, 2014 at 8:12 AM

Bite Buff said...

Bourbon Barrel Room, Moncho's Bar and Grill - Twitter entries

Unknown said...

Cravings Thai is the best Thai food in Cleveland. They expanded their menu recently and the website doesn't reflect it yet.

Unknown said...

River dog cafe!!!

Anonymous said...

Olivor Twist and/or Pranzo, both in downtown Willoughby

Bite Buff said...

Guido's in Chesterland- Twitter suggestion

Bite Buff said...

The Feve- mason

Bite Buff said...

Ray's Place in Kent- John Fay

Bite Buff said...

@pam_mcgowan: @BiteBuff pub frato in concord township http://t.co/lV6tYEaxBt and @RedhawkGrille in concord township also

Bite Buff said...

@Tweetmeslow: @BiteBuff Thai Elephant in Kamm's Corners. Great Thai food, amazing Bubble Tea.

Bite Buff said...

@rustbeltrants: @BiteBuff been to La Campagna in Westlake yet?

Bite Buff said...

@azrael: @BiteBuff Check out Los Jarochos (Mexican) on Storer Ave, Quisqueya La Bella (Dominican) on Clark and Moncho's (Columbian) On Denison Av.

All Lacquered Up said...

I've been wanting to go to Biga in Kirtland to try their wood-fired pizza and Oak & Embers for their BBQ so I'm suggesting them for purely selfish reasons. ;)

Also, Choolaah!

All Lacquered Up said...

Oh and Beachland Ballroom for brunch.

Bite Buff said...

@edibleCleveland: Chez Francois

Anonymous said...

Gigi's in Cleveland Heights!

Bite Buff said...

@KarinMcKennaCLE: Tim Bando's Grove Hill in Chagrin Falls

Bite Buff said...

@masongoodman: Cork and Stubby's in Amherst (gastropub). Marconi's in Huron (Italian).

Bite Buff said...

@BR_esq: Krav Foodtruck

Bite Buff said...

@IncogFredo: Barroco Grill, The Campus Grille (Berea), El Kefón, @TheStacheClev, @TouchSupperClub, @streatburger

Bite Buff said...

@NikkiSchiro: Forage Public House, River Dog Cafe, Salmon Dave's, Cabin Club, Hunan in Coventry, any of the new Indian places & ... Swensons?!

Bite Buff said...

@Tweetmeslow: sticking with Thai Elephant on Lorain!

Bite Buff said...

@CraveCleveland: Try Cafe Tandoor in Westlake”:Great shrimp!❤️

Bite Buff said...

@ClevelandChick: it is a total old school dive, but I love Red Chimney

Bite Buff said...

@goalie522: Mama Robertos in Mentor