On February 26, 2010, I wrote about the closing of a Mr. Chicken not far from my restaurant. It eventually relocated to a former KFC on Pleasant Valley Road (near Broadview Road) in Parma. I have eaten at this Mr. Chicken once or twice, but I equally patronize the branch at Pearl and Ridge Roads.
Speaking of KFC, the one that was on Broadview Road (near Pearl Road) in Cleveland became a
China Wok Restaurant about a year ago. Bob and I tried two of their lunch specials shortly after it opened. I enjoyed my Chicken Lo Mein (with Rice), but Bob's chicken from his meal (Not Lo Mein, Mei Fun or any other noodle dish) was a little too fatty, so we haven't returned.
For the record, we usually get our take-out Chinese from East China on Broadview Road in Parma. Interestingly, due to threatening weather that became a thunderstorm, we ordered food for delivery. I had recently discovered that East China had a web site that offered online ordering, so I decided to try it. It went smoothly despite the fact that we had a coupon for a free pint of fried rice with a $15 order. I described it in the Notes section. Bob feared complications, but the delivery person confirmed the post-coupon price. He also didn't take the coupon (This is routine.) The food was tasty and lasted for four meals.
By the way, another restaurant that I wrote about in the past, Famous Gyro George moved from a strip mall on Broadview Road in Parma to a former Pizza Hut (also on Broadview Road in Parma). Bob and I never dined in the old location (It was Take-out.), but we have had many meals in the new location. Take-out has only been used occasionally. The new location is not only closer to our house, but it is a simpler commute because I do not have to walk as far to catch a bus that comes every half hour. (See the #35 schedule at http://www.riderta.com for a "clearer explanation.")
In closing, The Coney Company opened up in a former Arby's on Broadview Road (Near the China Wok) in Cleveland. I visited there opening day today. My food was eaten there, but Bob's food was taken home. We both had a Coney Dog and French Fries. The food was okay, but I will wait until the bugs are straightened out.
By the way, Anthony's Deli and Pizza on Broadview Road (Also near China Wok and the Coney Company) is still vacant. Hopefully, the space will be filled soon. If the long vacant Zipp's Drive Thru on Pearl Road in Cleveland (Around the corner from The China Company and near the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo) can be filled with a restaurant called The Shack, anything is possible. I haven't eaten any food from The Shack yet, so I cannot comment.
Enjoy your evening and support these fine restaurants!
