Silver Spoon Awards Party
May 14, 2010 | Filed in: Uncategorized

Ya’ll can knock Cleveland all you’d like – the fact of the matter is, today – I’ve got a marathon (OMG I’m running a marathon this weekend!!!?!?!?!) post that is hard PROOF that Cleveland does, in fact, ROCK! :mrgreen:

Thanks to the Foodbuzz Foodie Correspondent Program, I had the awesome opportunity to attend The 16th Annual Cleveland Magazine Silver Spoon Awards Party!!!

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From their site:

The evening benefits the Arthritis Foundation, while giving Clevelander’s a strolling food and wine tasting event and one of Cleveland’s finest social and culinary evenings. Guests will sample delicious signature dishes from more than 20 of Northeast Ohio’s best restaurants and seven international wineries. 

All participating restaurants are 2010 Cleveland Magazine Silver Spoon Award Winners. Check out the impressive list here!

I’m just going to start right off with my 6 favorite dishes of the evening!  There was SO MUCH fantastic food and drink it was almost overwhelming but these dishes have been on my mind all day! :grin:

  • Parallax: Parallax Sushi Sampler
  • Flying Fig: Asparagus Prosciutto Crostini
  • Aladdin’s Eatery: Mujadara and hummus with pita
  • VegiTerranean: Bruschetta bar & vegan stuffed peppers (OH.MY.WORD!  There risotto stuffed pepper was PHENOMENAL!)
  • Pearl of the Orient: Grilled prawns pad Thai on skewer

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Dare me to eat that much hummus in one sitting?! :shock:   I’m pretty sure I could do it – I love Aladdin’s hummus THAT much! :mrgreen:

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Did I mention the wine?! :mrgreen:

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Last Friday – I swore that I was not going to drink until after that marathon, but upon seeing so many delicious wines, I decided it just wouldn’t be right to let them all go un-tasted! :wink:

My favorite by far: La Linda Torrontes!

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From Argentina, it has a similar taste to a Sauv Blanc, just a little softer!  The reps who were working the event told me that I could go to Heinen’s and they would order it for me!  You better believe “Go to Heinen’s ASAP!” is now on my to-do list! :razz:

After a good 20 minute loop through the general room – Mike and I made our way to the VIP Lounge!  I love saying that – I feel so SPECIAL! :)   Thanks for the hook up Alicia! :grin:

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SWANKY!!!

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All of the food in the VIP Lounge was “exclusive” – meaning, if you didn’t have tickets, you couldn’t try it! :shock:   Thank goodness I had connections to get in there! :wink:

The VIP menu:

  • L’Albatros: Shrimp Mousseline wrapped in Savoy Cabbage with herb Butter
  • Lola: Citrus donuts, artisanal Ohio cheese custard with sweet onion, “ham & egg” biscuits, milk chocolate & Ohio honey truffle
  • Chinato: Seafood Supplí with Tomato Sauce
  • The Greenhouse Tavern:House made ravioli and steamed clams
  • Parallax: Almond Gazpacho with Seared Sea Scallops
  • Table 45: Braised Phillipino Pork and jasmine rice

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    Not only was the food exclusive – but the CHEFS THEMSELVES WERE THERE!!!!! :mrgreen:

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    Like I said – knock Cleveland all you want – we seriously have some of the most amazing Chefs out there!!!! Left to right: Zack Bruell, Jonathon Sawyer (one of Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs 2010!), and Cory Barrett!

    I MEAN – HELLO?!?! Can you imagine? It’s not ever day you get to stand in 1 room with 3 seriously phenomenal chefs!!!  I was sort of star-struck! :shock: Very, VERY COOL! :)

    We we went back to the main room – Mike finally found some food a little more his style! :cool:

    • Bubba’s-Q World Famous Bar-B-Q & Catering: Smoked TurQey and ribs
    • Hot Sauce Williams: Ribs, pork shoulder, cherry cobbler, cabbage, coleslaw & baked beans
    • Tucky’s: Hot dogs with specialty toppings
    • Angelo’s Pizza: Assortment (the Tomato & Artichoke was TDF!!!)

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    The rest of the highlights:

    • Chinato: Radicchio Pasticcio
    • L’Albatros: Pied de cochon, pickled vegetables and Béarnaise Aioli 
    • Mint Café: Chicken & vegetable pad Thai, chicken & vegetable red curry
    • fire food & drink: Bhuna gosht served over Jeera rice with Kakdi,Tamafan Raita.
    • Pacific East Coventry: Sushi
    • Paladar Latin Kitchen and Rum Bar: Rum glazed pork cubano; slow roasted pork shoulder served with bacon black bean and coconut rice topped with fresh pico de gallo
    • Saffron Patch: Chicken tikka masala, shrimp tikka, samosa, saffron rice, chenna masala
    • Sans Souci: Twelve hour duck confit, ravioli tomato gastric
    • Shuhei Japanese Cuisine and Sushi Bar: Sushi
    • Table 45: Laughing Bird Shrimp Salad
    • Ty Fun Thai Bistro: Kai kra pow; Vegetable tofu green curry; steamed rice

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    My favorite non-food related highlight of the evening?  This sweet little pooch who was up for auction!  I wanted to take him home so badly! 

    • His name: Arthur (for the Arthritis Foundation – GET IT?!) :grin:

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    After 2 hours of food, wine and fun – we hopped in our sweet ride, and headed home! :wink:

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    Okay – so maybe that’s not our car, but still – it’s fun to pretend, right? :cool:

    All in all, The 16th Annual Cleveland Magazine Silver Spoon Awards Party was an ABSOLUTE blast!!!!  It was truly an honor to attend!!!

    A very special thank you to the Foodbuzz Foodie Correspondent program, and Alicia from the Arthritis Foundation, for allowing me the opportunity to attend!!! :mrgreen:

    (I just wish it wasn’t 3 days before the marathon so I could have stayed longer and gone out with fabulous bloggie/foodie friends afterwards!) :(


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    How fun! That event looks so neat – some of the food just sounds incredible.

    You’re going to ROCK that marathon!!!

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    By brandi on 05.14.10 4:37 pm | Permalink

    Oh what a cool event!! Have a great time at your marathon!!! :)

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    By Heather @ Side of Sneakers on 05.14.10 5:21 pm | Permalink

    Wait, you are running a marathon?! ;)

    Draw the curtains, I’m dropping my robe and climbing in that tub of hummus.

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    By Mama Pea on 05.14.10 5:43 pm | Permalink

    Sorry we missed you!! I think Vegiterranean was my favorite!!

    Jay almost had to roll me out of there last night I was so full…..thanks for the raffle – we’re both so glad we could go!

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    By Heatha on 05.14.10 6:10 pm | Permalink

    I wouldn’t knock Cleveland- I’m a Cavs fan! (Even though I’m actually from Detroit and live in Seattle ;)

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    By Jillian on 05.14.10 11:14 pm | Permalink

    Now I’m INSANELY jealous that I didn’t win those tickets!!!! Looks like an amazing spread. Hope you had as much fun asbit looked like you did :)

    PS if you need a partner in crime on that Aladdin’s hummus, count me in ;)

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    By Carly on 05.15.10 4:39 am | Permalink

    Looks like a fabulous time! Wishing you great running weather for the marathon!

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    By Krissy - Single Serving on 05.15.10 8:46 am | Permalink

    still jealous you got to go! great recap aj :)

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    By kristin on 05.15.10 8:49 am | Permalink

    Yum, thanks for helping me relive the night. Some amazing food from our fabulous chefs- that’s for sure. Great running into you!

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