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StrapHanger
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I emailed him before my visit in early October to see if the restaurant would be open while I was there and Dante sent me a message saying it would be open sometime early November.
Thanks! I'm in your boat- am visiting Cleveland in a couple weeks and am scouting out places to eat. Looks like I need to keep scouting.
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blinker12
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Has anyone posted about Indian Flame, the new Indian restaurant in University Circle? It's at Euclid and E. 117th, next door to the Euclid Tavern. I went two weeks ago for dinner. The food was excellent, though the service was somewhat slow. The naan was especially mouth-watering. They also do a lunch buffet.
I was pleased to see a steady stream of eat-in and take-out customers despite the lack of publicity. I think it's a perfect fit for the neighborhood, with a casual cafe atmosphere that would make any CWRU student feel right at home.
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MyTwoSense
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Has anyone posted about Indian Flame, the new Indian restaurant in University Circle? It's at Euclid and E. 117th, next door to the Euclid Tavern. I went two weeks ago for dinner. The food was excellent, though the service was somewhat slow. The naan was especially mouth-watering. They also do a lunch buffet.
I was pleased to see a steady stream of eat-in and take-out customers despite the lack of publicity. I think it's a perfect fit for the neighborhood, with a casual cafe atmosphere that would make any CWRU student feel right at home.
Was there anything spicy on the menu?
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blinker12
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Yes. You can order all main dishes either mild, medium or hot.
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MyTwoSense
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Yes. You can order all main dishes either mild, medium or hot.
I'll have to check it out and see how "hot", their "hot" is.
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sfbob
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StrapHanger.... I would email Dante because he will respond and perhaps they will be open by the time you arrive in the Cleve. If not don't worry because there are so many great places to eat that the problem will be deciding where to go. A few places I dined that were all terrific were: L'Albatros (University Circle), Luxe (Detroit Shoreway), Lucky's Cafe (Tremont), Momocho (Ohio City), Great Lakes Brewing (Ohio City) and if you want something different and ethnic with music we tried Sterele's Slovenian Country House which was surprisingly good and fun although it's in the hood. There are so many more places to eat. Cleveland has become a great foodie town without a doubt.
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MyTwoSense
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StrapHanger.... I would email Dante because he will respond and perhaps they will be open by the time you arrive in the Cleve. If not don't worry because there are so many great places to eat that the problem will be deciding where to go. A few places I dined that were all terrific were: L'Albatros (University Circle), Luxe (Detroit Shoreway), Lucky's Cafe (Tremont), Momocho (Ohio City), Great Lakes Brewing (Ohio City) and if you want something different and ethnic with music we tried Sterele's Slovenian Country House which was surprisingly good and fun although it's in the hood. There are so many more places to eat. Cleveland has become a great foodie town without a doubt.
Don't forget table 45! You'll help pay a UrbanOhioan's salary by dining there! Also, good eat on Shaker Square/Larchmere.
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MyTwoSense
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^You tried Grotto at Shaker Square yet?
I've only had one or two small plates. It's too dark for my taste.
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StrapHanger
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StrapHanger.... I would email Dante because he will respond and perhaps they will be open by the time you arrive in the Cleve. If not don't worry because there are so many great places to eat that the problem will be deciding where to go. A few places I dined that were all terrific were: L'Albatros (University Circle), Luxe (Detroit Shoreway), Lucky's Cafe (Tremont), Momocho (Ohio City), Great Lakes Brewing (Ohio City) and if you want something different and ethnic with music we tried Sterele's Slovenian Country House which was surprisingly good and fun although it's in the hood. There are so many more places to eat. Cleveland has become a great foodie town without a doubt.
Thanks, sf, I will email Dante and report back if they have an opening date in mind. (thanks for the other suggestions too!)
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BK
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I checked out the Happy Dog a couple nights ago and it was pretty tasty. These are 1/4 lb dogs, so they are pretty filling. They do have a "vegetarian sausage" available, but I did not ask if it was vegan safe. As for what I ordered, I got one with a fried egg, chorizo chili, nacho cheese, and habanero pickled red onions. We also got the tater tots with a few sauces. Since they don't have a functioning website, I scanned a copy of the menu for your viewing pleasure.
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bumsquare
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That sounds pretty good. I bet they will do well as a late night spot.
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theguv
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I checked out the Happy Dog a couple nights ago and it was pretty tasty. These are 1/4 lb dogs, so they are pretty filling. They do have a "vegetarian sausage" available, but I did not ask if it was vegan safe. As for what I ordered, I got one with a fried egg, chorizo chili, nacho cheese, and habanero pickled red onions. We also got the tater tots with a few sauces. Since they don't have a functioning website, I scanned a copy of the menu for your viewing pleasure.
I think they are currently using the Tofurkey veg sausage, but are looking to find a local chef to concoct a veg dog. IMO, the dogs are big enough to share and if you are still hungry, you can order another with different dressings...
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MyTwoSense
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I checked out the Happy Dog a couple nights ago and it was pretty tasty. These are 1/4 lb dogs, so they are pretty filling. They do have a "vegetarian sausage" available, but I did not ask if it was vegan safe. As for what I ordered, I got one with a fried egg, chorizo chili, nacho cheese, and habanero pickled red onions. We also got the tater tots with a few sauces. Since they don't have a functioning website, I scanned a copy of the menu for your viewing pleasure.
I see Kim chee, habanerus, piquillo & coconut peppers. I wonder how hot the "devil's hot sauce" is?? Sounds like they may be up to my standards.
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cd-cleveland
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I checked out the Happy Dog a couple nights ago and it was pretty tasty. These are 1/4 lb dogs, so they are pretty filling. They do have a "vegetarian sausage" available, but I did not ask if it was vegan safe. As for what I ordered, I got one with a fried egg, chorizo chili, nacho cheese, and habanero pickled red onions. We also got the tater tots with a few sauces. Since they don't have a functioning website, I scanned a copy of the menu for your viewing pleasure.
Awesome posting the menu! Hopefully they come up with some interesting combinations to recommend. How has the interior changed?
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BK
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I can't comment on the interior since I had never been there before, but I am sad to say the old exterior sign has been replaced by a rather bland looking one that says "Happy Dog".
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Map Boy
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I was disappointed to see the old sign go as well. MTS, you seem to have a "how hot is hot" thing going on here!
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MyTwoSense
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I was disappointed to see the old sign go as well. MTS, you seem to have a "how hot is hot" thing going on here!
You know I like spicy foods! If my eyes aren't watering, there is not sweat on my brow or my nose isn't running - it aint hot! I want it so hot I can't eat it, like Bushido in Charleston.
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theguv
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the lay out and feel of theinterior has not really changed. they added another bathroom for women, updated the light fixtures, updated the booths and some of the bar stools, added another pinball machine and added a dart board.
the old sign with the painted image of the dog was owned by the previous owner of the happy dog.
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I want it so hot I can't eat it, like Bushido in Charleston.
Now that's an interesting idea! Kind of a Zen thing- the best meal is one you cannot eat, only contemplate- perhaps Bushido is an apt name for that restaurant.
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MyTwoSense
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I want it so hot I can't eat it, like Bushido in Charleston.
Now that's an interesting idea! Kind of a Zen thing- the best meal is one you cannot eat, only contemplate- perhaps Bushido is an apt name for that restaurant.
Their food is ridiculously hot. I took their 10 piece spice challenge. I made to 6¾ thru the challenge before quitting. The food is HOT. My face was numb for a good time after my meal. That food is not for light-weights!
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jam40jeff
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Their food is ridiculously hot. I took their 10 piece spice challenge. I made to 6¾ thru the challenge before quitting. The food is HOT. My face was numb for a good time after my meal. That food is not for light-weights!
I like hot food, but at the point you can't even eat it, it has to be more of a "my big cajones" thing than enjoying the food.
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MyTwoSense
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Their food is ridiculously hot. I took their 10 piece spice challenge. I made to 6¾ thru the challenge before quitting. The food is HOT. My face was numb for a good time after my meal. That food is not for light-weights!
I like hot food, but at the point you can't even eat it, it has to be more of a "my big cajones" thing than enjoying the food.
I wouldn't normally eat all my food with that much heat. My grandfather (my moms father) is the only person, that I know, that eats everything with some sort of pepper in or on it. I get it from him. The sushi challenge or when I was in China were different. I only took the challenge because I didn't think the food would be that hot. I've rarely met food that I thought was "hot". Boy was I wrong - but I still have big cojones! 
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McCleveland
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There will be a private party opening at RJ Boland's tomorrow night, and I believe they intend to open to the public within a week. Place was bustling with activity when I walked by today, looked like lots of training. Place looks pretty decent inside too...
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rockandroller
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"Though Bonbon will maintain no regular business hours..." Also, in comments from the owner, "Retail hours for walk-in customers will not be available till 2010..."
I take it she is opening with some ready-made clients? Otherwise this could be a recipe for disaster, pardon the pun. To open but not be open to the public, I'm not sure how this will work?
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