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Love is in the air at Chinato beginning Friday February 10th and continuing until Valentines Day, Tuesday February 14th.  We will be featuring a beautifully prepared 4 course “Aphrodisiac” meal for 2 at only $75per couple, plus tax & gratuity.  Chinato will also be featuring live “Romantic Gypsy ” music by Harmonia on Saturday February 11th from 6:30-9:30 and Tuesday February 14th from 6:00-9:00pm.  Call today for reservations and treat the person you love to a splendid evening of food, bubbles, music and romance!

1st Course Choices

Oyster Shooter with Basil Sorbet

Crab Salad

2nd Course Choices

Potato Gnocchi with Pesto, Mushrooms, Asparagus

Prosecco Risotto with Lobster, Rosemary

3rd Course Choices

Seared Scallops with Braised Artichokes, Peperonato

Seared Lamb Breast with Apple Fig Squares

4th Course

Chocolate Strawberry Beignets served with Coffee Gelato and Honey Thyme Caramel

During this two-week celebartion of fine food from award -winning Cleveland chef and restauranteur Zack Bruell, diners will have the chance to experience a unique three-course dinner for only $30 at each of Bruell’s restaurants: Chinato, Table 45, Parallax and L’Albatros

CHINATO MENU:

1st Course – Choice of…

Mushroom Bisque

Seared Scallops with Frisèe, Pomegranates and Pomegranate Gastrique

Oxtail Suplee

2nd Course – Choice of…

Pork Tenderloin with Pickled Onions, Red Wine Apples and Potato Dumplings

Tuna Meatballs with Spaghetti

Veal Piccata with Grilled Radicchio and Polenta

3rd Course – Choice of…

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Almond Panna Cotta

Apple Torta

The bitter Ohio State-Michigan rivalry is about to get really icy.

The two schools, sworn enemies in just about everything, will play the first outdoor college hockey game in Ohio at Progressive Field — home of the Cleveland Indians — on Sunday, Jan. 15. The matchup, dubbed “The Frozen Diamond Faceoff” starts at 5:05pm.  Chinato will be open for this very special game, serving up our full menu, plus beer & drink specials. We will be open from 2pm-6pm.   Call today for reservations!

Our chefs have been hard at work preparing a splendid menu for those of you who will be joining us for dinner New Year’s Eve.
Here is a preview of the fabulous features that will be waiting for you on Saturday, December 31.

Appetizers
KUSSHI OYSTERS GRAPEFRUIT AND PROSECCO GRANITA, MICRO WATERCRESS

NANTUCKET BAY SCALLOP SALAD POMEGRANATE, TOMATO, PICKLED ONION, TRUFFLE VINAIGRETTE

SALUMI AND CHEESE SELECTION GENTILE, NOSTRANO, TOSCANO, PECORINO, RIBIOLA, FIG MOUSTARDA

Pastas
CHINATO RISOTTO CRISPY CHICKEN LIVERS, TALEGGIO CHEESE, CHIVE OIL

LOBSTER RAVIOLI LOBSTER REDUCTION, FRIED SAGE

CHESTNUT TAGLIATELLE CONFIT OF PORK, WILD MUSHROOM RAGOUT

Entrees
VEAL INVOLTINI ROSEMARY POTATOES, BRUSSEL SPROUTS, FOIE GRAS JUS

WHOLE ROASTED BRONZINI VEGETABLE HASH, ROASTED GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

54 OUNCE TOMAHAWK RIBEYE TRUFFLED POTATO PUREE, SWISS CHARD, AMARONE JUS

Dessert
ZABAGLIONE HAZELNUT BISCOTTI

It’s now December, which means it’s time to make plans and reservations for New Year’s Eve. Join us at Chinato for an evening of fun ,  amazing food and strolling musicians .   Our full menu will be available as well as several beautiful ala carte additions.  Here is an example of some of the special items………

Oysters with Grapfruit Granita, Frisee with Seared Scallops & Truffle Vinaigrette, Lobster Ravioli, Bronzini, Bone In Ribeye, Pork Involtini.  We will also be featuring several cocktails as well as lots of bubbles!

Reservations are based on a two hour dining experience.  Please call today as we are booking quickly.

Along with your fabulous evening here at Chinato, you can extend your evening with a special rate at the Intercontinental Hotel.  Our guests will be entitled to a special rate for New Years Eve of $99 which includes valet parking!  Call the restuarant today for information.

Our Happy Hour just got even BETTER! $5 Wines! $5 Cocktail della serra! $4 Drafts! Plus Burgers, Italian Sausage & Pepper Sandwiches, and new Chinacho Cheese Fries! Every Day (Saturdays too!) in the Lounge @ Chinato, from 4:30 ’til 6:30, and then again from 9:00 ’til close… See you soon!

Downtown Cleveland Patio Week is happening NOW!

Enjoy a three course lunch ($15) or dinner ($30) on our patio or in the lounge all week!

LOCAL CHEFS + LOCAL FARMS

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ZACK BRUELL’S  1ST

‘FARMER’S MARKET DINNER’

9/7/11

1st Course: Jeff From Parallax prepares tuna sashimi and opah, featuring locally grown beets and paired with a sake & local fruit cocktail.

2nd Course: Tom from Table 45 creates a delicious local vegetable lasagna with a ruby port sangria.

3rd Course: Jack from L’Albatros offers scallops with local kohlrabi and tomatoes paired with a spicy pear, pepper and prosecco fizz.

4th Course: Al from Chinato presents rabbit ‘two ways’ with Cleveland Crop’s swiss chard and herbs paired with a modern brandy & herb sidecar.

At Zack Bruell Restaurants, we’re fostering strong relationships between local chefs and local farms to showcase the crisp, delicious fruits and vegetables being cultivated right in our own backyards. 

 The talented chefs of Parallax, L’Albatros, Chinato, and Table 45 are partnering with ‘Cleveland Crops’, an urban farming project spearheaded by the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities, to craft dishes using produce that makes its way from their farms to your table in the same day.

 Join us at Chinato as we present a four course dinner with cocktail pairings, both featuring Cleveland Crops’ freshest produce, and give recognition to such a fantastic urban engagement program.

                                       Farmers Market Dinner Event Details:

             Date:                       Wednesday, September 7, 2011

            Time:                       Begins at 6:30 with cocktail hour

            Price:                       $70 per person (plus tax and gratuity)

                        Preview Menu will be available by August 17th.

                            Space is limited to 50 people maximum.

Zack Bruell’s restaurants Chinato, L’Albatros, Parallax & Table 45, are celebrating with the Cleveland Museum of Art their Summer Solstice party. During the week of May 30, Chinato is featuring a prix fixe dinner menu to support the Museum. Chef Al Ives created this menu to display the fresh, seasonal ingredients available locally, in anticipation of the Summer Soltice & the Cleveland Museum of Art’s party. Stop in now through June 4 & sample his wonderful creations for $30 per person.

In the weeks to come leading up to the party, Zack’s other restaurants will each be taking their turn in celebrating and interpretting what the season means in our lives and to food in Cleveland.

The Summer Soltice Party will be held at the Cleveland Museum of Art on June 25th. Join us in celebrating the season!