Bando (formerly Hunan House) in Middletown

I'm just not sure a restaurant barely open a year needs to close for renovations, now 2+ weeks and counting. Especially since it took them quite a while to renovate before they opened, changing from Hunan House. Plus wouldn' t you put a message on your phone number? Now it just rings. I think they're gone for good.

But I'm also can't figure out why they'd but up a renovation sign either if they're not - what does that buy them?

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Bando (formerly Hunan House) in Middletown

It seems like this place has closed. Had it heard it from a few people, and confirmed it again driving by last night. Too bad.

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New Yorker visiting Minneapolis: 3 days

I think he meant that it's an understatement to just say it crosses " a river ", when that river is the Mississippi.

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Diners Drive Ins Drives visited Cleveland - Where did they film?

thanks to all for the posts - I just came back from Cleveland and thought I would post my experiences briefly-

Geraci's - Great experience, great pizza. Met the owners, who sat next to us. Mrs. Geraci was wonderful and so thrilled that people from far away had come to her place because of the show. Worth the drive.

Melt - As warned, we had to wait, but the beers on tap made the wait time go quickly. Great atmosphere and great sandwiches. Worth the wait and the drive.

Luckys- Good brunch, nice lively place.

Fatheads - Good beer, food just so-so. Regular Wings ordered as hot as possible and were as advertised. Also tried the smoked wings, which I was looking forward to based on reviews, but they were a disappointment - not very tender, and not much smoked flavor at all. Pulled Pork was ok, my son had the burger which looked good. Would skip this if I had to do it again.

All in all a great time in Cleveland - nice place and very friendly people.

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Diners Drive Ins Drives visited Cleveland - Where did they film?

Thank you very much for your reply - I appreciate it - lizard out, little bar in. Just was looking for lunch places near the hall - had searched the boards earlier and didn't see much recommended.

I'll also add Fathead's to the list as a possibility - I love IPA's and the wings sound good!

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Diners Drive Ins Drives visited Cleveland - Where did they film?

thanks for the feedback. I think we have 3 dinners and 3 breakfast/lunches max.

so was thinking Geracis and Melt for dinner

and Luckys for brunch/lunch

Thinking maybe Winking Lizard for another lunch as we'll be downtown concentrating on the Rock Hall (son loves wings)

Took a look at Beachland and Parkview websites, are they more bar/nightclubs than for food?

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Diners Drive Ins Drives visited Cleveland - Where did they film?

Well in case anyone cares other than me - I think I've tracked down the 7 via the wonderful internets - Luckys, Momocho, Geraci's, Melt, Beachland Ballroom, Parkview, and Sterle's

more info here:

http://guyfieri.blogspot.com/2009/07/guy-fieri-finishes-up-round-of-ddd.html

Heading there this weekend - hope to hit a few!

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Diners Drive Ins Drives visited Cleveland - Where did they film?

Hi,

My 12 year old son and I are big fans of this show and are planning a road trip to the R'nR Hall of Fame later this month in Cleveland.

I just read the Food Network DDD show recently filmed in Cleveland and visited 7 places:

http://www.wkyc.com/news/local/news_article.aspx?storyid=117696&catid=3

It mentions Luckys, Momocho, Geraci's

Any Cleveland chowhounds know any of the other 4 places he visited??

Thanks...

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