I remember when the Fries & Schule building did its remodel and opened the food market. I was sad to see it go. I was thrilled however, when the Bier Market opened. Beers from around the world. Many on tap and harder to find ones in a bottle. Since moving to Cleveland, it is not an easy task to find anywhere that serves Chimay or a host of other imports, not to mention a ton of great domestic micro brews. This place opened and there was a small gallery next door. At the time, I thought is was a bit of a disconnect, but no longer. The space was converted to Bar Cento. The food is great (the fries are the best EVER!) and the wine list is beyond impressive. It fits in nicely with the Bier Market next door, with a clean, cool, contemporary vibe. It’s a great place just for these reasons.
What inspires me even more is the Chef-Partner Jonathon Sawyer. He has worked for Michael Symon and shares his passion for the best quality ingredients. The menu is comprised of food that is locally produced and supplied-the menu even lists the suppliers! Leftovers are composted. Wine bottles are reused for water service. They recycle! What a treat. To top things off, Bar Cento gives back. We were celebrating a birthday. The birthday girl set up ahead of time and a portion of the proceeds for her guests were donated to charity. What a great way to celebrate! Get together with friends, have some great food, great beer, great wine AND give something back to a good cause. And they do all the clean up!
These days few restaurants in Cleveland recycle, reuse or even reduce. Bar Cento goes above and beyond, and does it with flair, panache, and flavor. Check it out-even late. If you don’t live nearby, make the trip-
Having a great time at Bier market & Bar Cento
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