Last month, Melanie and Jeff Brunty opened Amelia’s at 2231 Front St., in Cuyahoga Falls, the latest addition to The Farmer's Rail family of butcher shops and restaurants in and around Summit County. In fact, Amelia’s is located in the lower level of the Cuyahoga Falls Farmer's Rail location.
Described by the Bruntys as “vintage vibes and Hollywood regency glamour,” the intimate 80-seat restaurant features small plates, salads, hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood and desserts – all paired with top-shelf wine and spirits.
To drink, there are “throwback” cocktails such as Pimm’s Cup, Vieux Carre, French 75 and a Proper Daquiri. Those classics are joined by house creations like the bourbon- and brown butter-fueled Washed Gentleman, Gimlet al Pomodoro featuring olive oil-washed gin, balsamic and tomato, and the Green Hour built with cachaça and cucumber. High rollers might gravitate to the Old Money Manhattan starring 12-year-old Pappy Van Winkle Special Reserve. Of course, the whiskey list goes well beyond Weller and Pappy.
An eclectic roster of shareable starters includes chilled snow crab claws, whipped feta with naan, pad Thai lettuce wraps, Buffalo chicken eggrolls and lobster sliders. Salad choices include a seasonal greens medley, grilled romaine, and shaved Brussels sprouts Caesar with brioche croutons.
For the main event, there are center-cut filets, strip steaks, double-cut pork chops, duck confit pasta, halibut with risotto, braised beef and pierogis, and a double smash burger and fries. Sweet finishes range from seasonal cheesecake to triple-layer carrot cake.
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