Category Archives: Press

Eight Great Recession Busters in Cleveland

Cleveland focused article in Gourmet Magazine calls attention to Chef Jonathon Sawyer and Bar Cento.
“Our economy may be stagnant, but our stomachs are growing. Cleveland is in the midst of a decade-long foodie boom that has convinced some coastal folk to make a stop on their flyover. Our town is littered with affordable dining options; [...]

90.3 WCPN ideastream®: Jonathon Sawyer & Troubadours of Divine Bliss Around Noon: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 Jonathon Sawyer & Troubadours of Divine B

Bar Cento chef Jonathon Sawyer cooks up a conversation with Dee Perry about his career and working with Iron Chef Michael Symon on the Food Network’s Dinner Impossible, which gets its premiere tonight. Then Dee travels to the Key Bank studio for a performance by The Troubadours of Divine Bliss, who play Brothers [...]

Iron Chef finds 2nd show not impossible, just hectic

Chef’s newest place will open Nov. 1
By Lisa Abraham
Beacon Journal food editor

Published on Wednesday, Aug 13, 2008 on Ohio.com

Cleveland’s Iron Chef Michael Symon will debut as the new host of the Food Network show Dinner Impossible on Aug. 20.
I recently had the chance to chat with Symon, who earlier this summer spent six weeks [...]

Northern Ohio Live: Grassroots Gastronomy

III. FUTURE
Sawyer House Rules
Chef and restaurateur Jonathon Sawyer is one of the region’s loudest voices in the move towards local, sustainable and green restaurant stewardship, and as if to prove his dedication, he plans to open the [...]

Northern Ohio Live: Best New Restaurant 2008

Best New Restaurant:
1. BAR CENTO
2. Paladar
3. Dante
Best Chef:
1. Mike Symon
2. Doug Katz
3. JONATHON SAWYER
Best Bar:
1. VTR
2. BAR CENTO
3. D’Vine Wine Bar
Best Place for Late Night Dining:
1. Nighttown
2. BAR CENTO
3. Luigi’s
Best Pizza:
1. Geraci’s
2. Luigi’s
3. BAR CENTO
Best Appetizer:
1. BAR CENTO
2. fire food [...]