Cloak & Dagger

"This moody bar serves the best cocktails in the city, in a space that looks like it could be haunted by Cleveland’s ghosts (James A. Garfield, is that you?). Your Ouija board-loving friend might snap way too many photos of the menu that’s designed like an ancient tome, but you can go straight for our favorite: the Rabbit’s Foot, a bright pink tequila cocktail with kicks of cayenne, pineapple, and frothy aquafaba. It’s one of those places that seems like it would take mixology a little too seriously, but the servers are always down to cheerfully explain how the red sangria ice cube is made without any judgment. Their spiced popcorn is a nice snack, and there’s vegan food like chickpea laarb and fries if you need something slightly more filling. It’s usually packed, so definitely make a reservation." - kate bigam kaput

"This moody bar serves the best cocktails in the city in a space that looks like it could be haunted by Cleveland’s ghosts (James A. Garfield, is that you?) Your Ouija board-loving friend will snap way too many photos of the menu that’s designed like an ancient tome, but you can go straight for our favorite: the Rabbit’s Foot, a bright pink tequila cocktail with kicks of cayenne, pineapple, and frothy aquafaba. It’s one of those places you might think would take mixology a little too seriously, but the servers are always down to cheerfully explain how the red sangria ice cube is made without any judgment. Their house-spiced popcorn is nice to snack on and there’s vegan food like chickpea laarb and fries if you need something slightly more filling. It’s usually packed, so definitely make a reservation." - Kate Bigam Kaput

"Cloak & Dagger offers the cozy appeal of a warmly lit study thanks to shelves of leather-bound books, curious antiquities, and plush furniture. The literary theme carries over to the beverage menu, a seasonal collection of original cocktails presented in a meticulously illustrated booklet. The hip spot pairs those cocktails with an all-vegan roster of bar snacks, sandwiches, and plates with a chef’s touch. Dishes include bread with fig butter, salads loaded with fresh veggies and magic “hard-boiled eggs,” and BLTs piled high with applewood-smoked tofu, heirloom tomatoes, and cucumber aioli." - Douglas Trattner

"Cloak & Dagger offers the cozy appeal of a warmly lit study thanks to shelves of leather-bound books, curious antiquities, and plush furniture. The literary theme carries over to the beverage menu, a seasonal collection of original cocktails presented in a meticulously illustrated booklet. The hip spot pairs those cocktails with an all-vegan roster of bar snacks, sandwiches, and plates with a chef’s touch. Dishes include bread with fig butter, salads loaded with fresh veggies and magic “hard-boiled eggs,” and BLTs piled high with applewood-smoked tofu, heirloom tomatoes, and cucumber aioli." - Douglas Trattner