The Cleveland in NoLita/Soho is a New American restaurant with a Mediterranean twist. I stopped in recently and had a solid meal. I took a seat in their front room, but they do have a nice large patio in the back, perfect for warm weather drinks and bites.

I'm a huge kale lover and The Cleveland's kale salad ($10) comes with curly leaf kale, purple, green, and white kale, toasted hazelnut, candied sunflower seeds, sliced fennel and carrot ribbons, in beet-tomato dressing. It's not only a really nice salad, but truly gorgeous.

Roasted half chicken ($20) comes with black quinoa, spring onions, snow peas, bok choi, and swiss chard. Not only was this dish delicious, but it's pretty darn healthy for you too. Solidness.

Another day, another solid bite for the Foodie Magician. The Cleveland in New York City hits the spot.

The Cleveland

25 Cleveland Place (bet. Spring and Kenmare)

New York, NY 10012

212-274-0900

www.theclevelandnyc.com