Life is all about going out on a limb. So when we sat down at Sung's House in the Theater District for a much-deserved post-deadline lunch, we ad-libbed and got the chicken katsu ($8) instead of our usual bibimbap. The panko-breaded chicken cutlet, fried to a delightfully crispy golden brown, is sliced into bite-sized pieces and served alongside white rice and a sidecar filled with katsu sauce, a savory Japanese version of Worcestershire sauce. While that should be enough for lunch, Sung's House believes in bang for your buck — the dish also comes with a cabbage salad with Thousand Island dressing and a cherry on top (customary in Korea and Japan), two California sushi pieces, a pork gyoza dumpling and miso soup. It's worth every delicious penny. 1507 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-696-7655, sungshouse.com
As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, spring's arrival is a promise that patio season will soon be here in full force. Shake off those layers and raise a glass to sunnier days ahead with these six sippers from spots like Patron Saint and Char Whiskey Bar and Grille, which certify that spring has indeed sprung. By Kate Bigam Kaput