Congrats to pastry chef Olena Gudz!
The secret is out: With her inclusion in this year's Twenty in their 20s, Crop pastry chef Olena Gudz has been officially recognized one of "the region's brightest young leaders." So declares the April 6, 2009 edition of Crain's Cleveland Business, where Olena and 19 of her peers are profiled in Crain's annual roundup of outstanding youth. Of course, that honor comes as no surprise to fans of Olena's scrumptious and innovative desserts. One part scientist, one part artist, this talented young chef has been wowing Clevelanders with her inventive creations -- habañero ice cream, anyone? -- for nearly two years. To read all about Olena, and watch her video interview, go here.

Book Your Next Party with Us!
Celebrations, receptions, or gatherings with co-workers or friends -- whatever your private-party needs, count on critically acclaimed chef, Steve Schimoler, to wow your guests with his inventive American cuisine. Our staff can assist with everything from menu planning to flower arrangements, and accommodations include the elegant Versailles Room, which seats up to 32 guests, and the handsome Wine Room, with the capacity for around 40.
To learn more about our private-party program, contact Sarah Koski at 216-696-2767,
or at contact@cropbistro.com

Steve Schimoler’s Full of Crop
For recipes, ruminations, and random pronouncements, click here to visit Steve's blog.

Tour de Crop – Every Wednesday, 5 to 10:30 p.m.
Book passage on our weekly Tour de Crop, a seven-course tasting menu from the Crop Bistro kitchen. The all-inclusive adventure begins with a savory amuse bouche and concludes with an unforgettable “sweet ending” from pastry chef Olena Gudz. What arrives in between is entirely chef’s choice; expect offerings to change weekly, the better to spotlight the freshest seasonal ingredients and the most tempting preparations. Price is $65 per person, and everyone at the table must take part. Reservations are required at 216-696-2767; be sure to mention Tour de Crop, as well as any food allergies, intolerances, or vegetarian preferences, when you call.

Crop Named Cleveland’s ‘Best Restaurant!’
Scene magazine's annual Best of Cleveland issue hit the stands October 8, bringing with it yet another shout-out for Crop Bistro & Bar. Calling us "a Warehouse District gem," with "food that tastes good time and time again," professional diner Doug Trattner raves that when it comes to dining out, his "go-to restaurant is Crop."

Our thanks to Doug -- and all the rest of our devoted diners -- for the ongoing recognition.

Our Crop Circle Has Expanded:
We're Pleased to Welcome Award - Winning Restaurant Critic and Food Writer, Elaine Cicora to our Crop Circle, Where She Will be Serving as Our Official Storyteller (AKA Director of Communications), Assisting with Web Content, Media Content, and Public Relations! Click Here to Contact Elaine

Read All About Us:

Continental Magazine, June 2008
Casual Class

Cleveland Magazine, May 2008
Tastemakers

Northern Ohio Live, April 2008
Eating it up on W6th

Cleveland Magazine, January 2008
Good Things Cropping Up

Balanced Living Magazine, November 2007
Conscious Cuisine: Crop Bistro and Bar

Cleveland Scene - October 24, 2007
Unusual Suspect - A funky new restaurant crops up — and rocks out — on West Sixth

Cleveland Plain Dealer - October 5, 2007
Crop Bistro & Bar: An inspired new dining spot in the heart of Cleveland

Food Arts, September 2007
Birth Announcements

Cleveland FreeTimes - August 8, 2007
Bumper Crop: Food Equals Fun At New Bistro

Steve Schimoler appears on NBC's Good Company

View the video

About Us
Since its June 2007 launch in the heart of Cleveland’s Warehouse District, Crop Bistro & Bar has grown into the city’s most innovative restaurant, featuring a distinctive menu of inventive American cuisine, built upon foundations of freshness, flavor, and whimsy.

A project of well-seasoned food professionals Steve and Jackie Schimoler, Crop was originally imagined as a laboratory for Chef Steve’s cutting-edge culinary research – a Customized Restaurant Operations Platform, if you will. Today, that concept has evolved into a casually elegant showplace for Steve’s signature fare, with a stylish, 80-seat dining room, a covered sidewalk patio, and a hip-yet-playful vibe.

Discerning diners will find Crop’s menu enticing yet approachable, relying heavily on products culled from the region’s small farms. A celebration of culinary craftsmanship, definitive dishes like Cherry Bombs and Hot Popcorn focus on intense flavors, top-quality ingredients, and a heaping helping of culinary whimsy. Like the harvest, the dishes change frequently, to best utilize all that is freshest and most fiercely delicious.

Crop Bistro & Bar is open for lunch Tuesday through Friday, and dinner Tuesday through Sunday, with a full bar, distinguished wine list, and late-night hours on Fridays and Saturdays.