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Who wants to cook? Let’s go out to eat. See where News-Herald staff members dined and where they go to unwind in our area. You might just find a new treasure in your own neighborhood.

Friday, June 20, 2014

Dining Out: Twisted Paddy, a build-your-own-burger restaurant in Mentor, worth a visit

It’s practically inevitable: Every now and then, there comes a day when you just need a good burger. And with the renowned chefs and higher-end restaurants offering their takes on them these days, dedicated foodies have found new ways to enjoy the American favorite.

From The Twisted Paddy Facebook page
That’s definitely the case with The Twisted Paddy in Mentor, which opened in March. Owned by the same local group that operates Croagh Patrick’s Pub and The Wild Goose in Willoughby, it’s a burger place that goes well beyond your average burger.

Every wonder what peanut butter on a burger would be like? Want to try goat cheese guacamole? The build-your-own burger option gives you 50-some options to choose from, including your choice of bun, patty and even the seasoning rub. If you’re one of those people who stumbles indecisively when asked what kind of cheese you want on your burger, you might have trouble here – there are 10 to choose from.

Read all of Correspondent Mark Koestner's review: Dining Out: Twisted Paddy, a build-your-own-burger restaurant in Mentor, worth a visit.

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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Dining Out: Kosar's Wood-Fired Grill a fine dining option at Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park

Before there was Johnny Manziel, there was Bernie Kosar.

Despite some recent troubles — pleading no contest to reckless driving charges after charges of OVI and speeding were dismissed and being dropped by the Cleveland Browns and WKYC-TV 3 as the color analyst for the broadcast of the team’s preseason games — Kosar remains a beloved figure in Northeast Ohio.

The Boardman native maneuvered his way to becoming the Browns quarterback after his time at the University of Miami, and he led the Browns during some very fun seasons in the late 1980s.

We love Kosar here, and we don’t care who knows it.

The osso bucco at Kosar's Wood-Fired Grill
So when Kosar’s Wood-Fired Grill opened in December at the new Hard Rock Rocksino at Northfield Park, it became more noteworthy than any new steakhouse, if only because of its name. The restaurant is owned by Northfield Park Associates and Hard Rock International. According to a spokeswoman for the Rocksino, there is an agreement with Kosar, but she declined to provide specifics.

Read more of Entertainment Editor Mark Meszoros' review: Dining Out: Kosar's Wood-Fired Grill a fine dining option at Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park.

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