Jen More Cleveland… So Saturday we took a tour around the Cuyahoga River with the Goodtime III cruise. We got their early and got a great set on the top deck. It was a perfect day, not too hot, sun was shining. The cruise was about 1 hour on the river learning about the history of … Read more
Our Cleveland adventure continues: Saturday we had a lot of things planned. At noon we were taking a 2 hour tour along the Cuyahoga River on the Goodtime III. As food was not included in our tour, we wanted a big breakfast to tide us over until dinner. We decided to try the shuttle to … Read more
Our Cleveland experience continues… We were trying to figure out a place for dinner that first night. We were hoping for something casual, but also wanted some atmosphere. We wound up at the Rusty Anchor at the Music Box. This restaurant was right on the Cuyahoga River, with views of the Flats, and bridges. We … Read more
After a long day of brewery tours, and an exhausting couple of hours sampling different beers, we moved on to our hotel. Here is where the snooze part comes in. We stayed at the Doubletree Suites Downtown. This booked this hotel as it was within walking distance of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, … Read more
After experiencing the West Market area, We wandered across the street meandering towards our destination of the Great Lakes Brewing Company. As we wandered across the street, small cafes with outdoor seating, awnings, flowers and ambiance galore caught our attention. We were surprised to find out that the one we decided to eat at was … Read more
Omar and I took a much deserved, long overdue weekend away. We tried to design a trip somewhere we could drive to on a weekend that had interesting things to do and see. With our shared love of music, we thought Cleveland and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame would be the perfect location. … Read more
First, let me share with you a little known secret. Sign up for the email birthday club and you will get a free entrée and pint glass on your birthday, and since there is nothing I like more on my birthday than free food and swag, we made sure to hit Rochester Mills Beer Company. … Read more
The ladies at work took me out for my birthday lunch to Mr. B’s in Royal Oak. Now I have been to Mr. B’s as most of you have but I have not been in a while. As it was my birthday and I am whooping it up in preparation of a serious diet and … Read more
We went to one of our birthday lunches at Blackfinn Ameripub in Royal Oak. Back in the day, Omar and I ate here when it was a nicer steak house. The food was OK then, nothing exceptional. Now they have reinvented themselves as an “Ameripub” which they describe as a lively, high energy restaurant with … Read more
Mesa means table in Spanish. Just to explain my odd blog subject header. Ok, so don’t judge, I went to lunch with my co-workers once again. We typically go out to celebrate events and birthdays, and today was one of those. We went to Mesa Taco’s and Tequila in Royal Oak. Now Mesa used to … Read more
