Hilarities and a Champagne Bar

Pickwick and Frolic

           If you are ever looking for something interesting and new to do in downtown Cleveland, I highly suggest going down to east 4th and going to Pickwick and Frolic.  Not only do they have great food but they also have great shows.  If you didn't know this, they also have a connected theatre called Hilarities where they do many shows; mostly stand up comedians.  Last weekend I went there with a group of friends for dinner and to see a comedian.  The food was pretty good, what didn't hurt is they have an amazing champagne bar; who wouldn't like that?  This bar has over 65 different champagnes and sparkling wines, I'd say try some prosecco or the amazing Veuve Clicquot (my favorite!!).  Hilarities has different comedians each weekend and this weekend we had the chance to see Jake Johannsen, who funny enough is one of David Letterman's favorite comedians.  It was a fun night, doing something different than just going to the normal bar.  If you have yet to step into Pickwick, I highly suggest you do and go straight for the Champagne Bar.

Tremont has Absinthe?

Parallax in Tremont

    Parallax, known for their amazing sushi in Tremont, just added a new take on Happy Hours.  Last week, I went to Parallax for a Happy Hour with my girlfriends.  Their Happy Hour is the typical 4-7pm Monday through Friday, but this is definitely not a typical happy hour anymore.  Parallax just added a new drink to their repertoire, and it is a beverage that was popular way back when.  Absinthe.  If you do not know what this is or why it is special, well let me tell you.  As the connoisseur drinking, that I feel I am, absinthe is a distilled highly alcoholic beverage with an anise like taste.  It is such a big deal due to the fact that it got banned in many countries because it was thought to cause alcoholism.  In 2007, the ban was lifted but not many restaurants sell it; that is why it is so interesting that it is now one of the biggest draws to Parallax's "Green Hour," which is what they like to call it.

     Not only do you get great deals on drinks during this green hour, but you also get great deals on their amazing sushi and other options on their menu.  Ranging in prices starting at only $6, this is the place to go when you are craving sushi with a side of absinthe.

Wedding at the Botanical Gardens

Cleveland's Botanical Gardens

    On Sunday; August 31, 2014 my cousin Rebecca got hitched to her fiance in Cleveland at the beautiful Botanical Gardens.  The Botanical Gardens are located on East Boulevard right in the middle of Cleveland.  I couldn't believe how breathtakingly beautiful this place is.  It was the first time I had been there so I knew it would be pretty, but not this gorgeous.  Cleveland's Garden's houses eleven different gardens for you to chose from, each one represents different flowers or plants from different regions of the World.  Some are dedicated to Madagascar, some gardens are there for you to be one with nature and rejuvenate yourself whereas some are there for children to play in with water fountains.  This place is absolutely amazing and not at all what I had expected.  I thought that it would be boring to just go and look at different gardens, but I was way wrong.  The Botanical Garden's did a fantastic job with hosting a wedding and it was very elegant and pretty.  If you haven't been down to the Botanical Garden's yet, I highly suggest that you do!