Nighttown is the perfect escape from Akron
Ryan Wells
Issue date: 3/6/08 Section: Arts & Life
My steak arrived next; but not just any steak.
It was a tender, juicy, lip-smacking New York Prime strip steak.
Grilled to perfection and served with a heaping mound of mashed potatoes and a few stalks of fresh string beans, this flawless cut of beef satiated my every craving. Except for maybe one.
But fear not, for that stubborn longing could only be satisfied with what tasted like mama's own warm apple pie, served a la mode, of course. It was the absolute perfect ending to the meal.
The service was well-above par, with near perfect meal pacing and attentiveness.
The servers gracefully maneuvered through the cozy table arrangements with finesse and offered more than adequate descriptions of the menu items.
The bartenders were also outstanding, and the brilliant workforce elevated the evening to a new level of class.
Nighttown also features an extensive bar menu that includes a plethora of specialty drinks and classic favorites.
The Café Ulysses, a combination of Jameson's Whiskey, Bailey's and Frangelico, comes from the same inspiration as Nighttown's name. (It is named after Dublin's red light district in the novel Ulysses.)
But even more stimulating than the Ulysses is the Coffee Martini, a smooth and sensuous blend of Espresso, Bailey's, Stoli Vanil and Kahlua.
But the real indulgence came not on a plate, but on the stage.
On Feb. 1, 2008, the clientele had the privilege of hearing world-renowned trombonist Jiggs Wiggam accompany Paul Ferguson and his octet of trombones, a piano, stand-up bass and drummer.
What transpired that evening was pure magic.
As the horns took center stage, sharing the lime light with melodic piano harmonies and heart pounding beats arising from the strings of the bass and the thumps of the kick drum, the crowd grew quiet, caught in a rapture of musical bliss.
And so it was for the next few hours of jazz-induced ecstasy.
Nighttown offers one of the most unique and enlivening experiences I've ever had.
The atmosphere was the inviting and heartwarming and provided a luminous blend of eclectic styling and top notch service.
I feel the restaurant's slogan of "Great dining, great music" may well be the understatement of the year.
It was a tender, juicy, lip-smacking New York Prime strip steak.
Grilled to perfection and served with a heaping mound of mashed potatoes and a few stalks of fresh string beans, this flawless cut of beef satiated my every craving. Except for maybe one.
But fear not, for that stubborn longing could only be satisfied with what tasted like mama's own warm apple pie, served a la mode, of course. It was the absolute perfect ending to the meal.
The service was well-above par, with near perfect meal pacing and attentiveness.
The servers gracefully maneuvered through the cozy table arrangements with finesse and offered more than adequate descriptions of the menu items.
The bartenders were also outstanding, and the brilliant workforce elevated the evening to a new level of class.
Nighttown also features an extensive bar menu that includes a plethora of specialty drinks and classic favorites.
The Café Ulysses, a combination of Jameson's Whiskey, Bailey's and Frangelico, comes from the same inspiration as Nighttown's name. (It is named after Dublin's red light district in the novel Ulysses.)
But even more stimulating than the Ulysses is the Coffee Martini, a smooth and sensuous blend of Espresso, Bailey's, Stoli Vanil and Kahlua.
But the real indulgence came not on a plate, but on the stage.
On Feb. 1, 2008, the clientele had the privilege of hearing world-renowned trombonist Jiggs Wiggam accompany Paul Ferguson and his octet of trombones, a piano, stand-up bass and drummer.
What transpired that evening was pure magic.
As the horns took center stage, sharing the lime light with melodic piano harmonies and heart pounding beats arising from the strings of the bass and the thumps of the kick drum, the crowd grew quiet, caught in a rapture of musical bliss.
And so it was for the next few hours of jazz-induced ecstasy.
Nighttown offers one of the most unique and enlivening experiences I've ever had.
The atmosphere was the inviting and heartwarming and provided a luminous blend of eclectic styling and top notch service.
I feel the restaurant's slogan of "Great dining, great music" may well be the understatement of the year.
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posted 12/07/09 @ 3:56 PM EST
I recently caught a write-up for Nighttown in Ohio Magazine which described this wondrous watering hole atop Cedar Hill as "a treasure" and a destination where "the appeal of the place extends beyond the lure of the music or the love of food. (Continued…)
Robin Anderson
posted 12/08/09 @ 1:03 PM EST
Ok, I'll bite...how much does it cost? Folks on a tight budget might want to know.
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