A Hot Night In Cold Cleveland

Some nights just fall together perfectly.

Let’s start with a little dinner at my favorite haunt, Rock Bottom Brewery & Restaurant. Rebecca, Rodger, Renée, Josh and Andrea joined us for a pre-Cavs game festivities. Win #1

We didn’t need a cab because Rodger graciously volunteered to take us to Quicken Loans Arena. Win #2

Josh got great seats for us from his work. Thanks Eaton. We were very close to the players. It was a great game. Cavaliers, 92, Hornets 78. Win #3

We caught a taxi outside of the “Q”, the cabbie whisked us off to Velvet Tango Room. No searching for a cab, Win #4

If you haven’t been to Velvet Tango Room, please check it out. The owner, Paulius, treated us like royalty. He invited us into the back room. At first, we were bummed because we all decided we want to check out the Bananas Foster. Paulius told us he’d just made the last one but in true Paulius-style, he had his staff run out for bananas for us.

• Suggestion #1: check out Velvet Tango Room
• Suggestion #2: have the Bananas Foster

Josh described the dessert as heaven. I don’t know if I’ve ever tasted anything so delicious in my life. The conversation was great, the atmosphere was great and you can never beat being with friends. Paulius helped make the visit Win #5

Win #6 – We called for a cab and got one of the best cabbies in Cleveland. He had us laughing the entire ride. He seemed like a great person and family man. We got his number so the next time we need a cab, we hopefully can get him again.

We took Andrea home and then arrived back at my place when we called an audible and decided to go to Flannery’s because my buddy, Scott Smith was there. I was happy to get to see Scott, even though he didn’t tell me he was coming to town. Whatever, but we’ll chalk it up to Win #7.

A night of wins!