Cory Hajde's Favorite Late-Night Bites, Family Stops and More: Word of Mouth

Cory Hajde is everywhere. Specializing in venue and concert management, Hajde is currently working on opening a new, members-only bar, The Writer’s Room, which will be an extension of Cloak & Dagger.

Favorite Place to Take Friends and Family: It’s a toss-up between Momocho and Amba. I just think the ambiance in both places is so good, but I feel like the food itself is comparable to what you would find in great culinary cities. And it really helps Cleveland shine a little bit more.

Live Music: I love going to Jacob’s Pavilion for concerts, at least in the spring, summer and fall. But I’d say my other favorite is the Beachland [Ballroom & Tavern]. I have a lot of nostalgia because I grew up around that neighborhood. They have really good bar food, like a double-decker grilled cheese. It’s really great.

Late Night Bites: There are not a lot of places that are open past 10 p.m. anymore. But I would say if I’m at Mahall’s, I go to Mars Bar all the time, just because it’s open until 1 o’clock in the morning. They have a burger with Doritos on it. If I’m leaving Cloak [& Dagger], Prosperity Social Club is also open late. They have a classic drink that they used to have on their menu before it changed, called a Rust Belt Shandy. But they still make it.

Tattoos : The last person I went to was actually in Lakewood, at Lakewood Electric: Lauren Vandevier. I got a full sleeve on my right arm; it was great. There’s a tattoo shop by my house that’s good, too, Grim Heart Tattoo, in Gordon Square.

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