Beachland BallroomMother’s Day gets all of the attention. What about Father’s Day????? This Sunday, treat your dad to something special, whether it’s a ball game, a movie, or lunch at a favorite restaurant.For something a little different, try the Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland’s Collingwood neighborhood. I was there about three years ago with my hubby, oldest step-daughter, and her husband to see Butterfly Boucher and we had a blast. The opening act that night was Griffin House, and we are big Butterfly Boucher fans in this house….coupled with good drink and grub, and we loved it!The Beachland Ballroom has since expanded its menu and also now offers breakfast. This would be a great stop for Dad—it’s a laid back, low-key crowd, but still in a fun and historic atmosphere.The Ballroom was built in 1950 as the Croatian Liberty Home and Ballroom. A kitchen was added in 1976 and in 2000 the landmark building became a concert club, still retaining much of its historic charm. The beach is about a half mile north of the club, but the entire neighborhood actually carries the “Beachland” designation, a carryover from the days when Euclid Beach Park was just up the road.Today, the Ballroom hosts a full schedule of regional, local, and national musicians throughout the year. The club is particularly noted for its excellent sound system and boasts two stages, the Ballroom and the more intimate Tavern.Every Sunday the place opens up to all ages for Sunday Brunch. From 11am to 3pm, The Tavern welcomes the entire family for DJs and live music. Also available during this time are their delicious brunch items:

  • Eggs Beachland: Poached egg & peppercorn on a grilled baguette, topped with smoked gouda sauce
  • Egg & Cheese Strata: Fluffy baked egg, cheese, & bread casserole
  • PB&J: Crunchy peanut butter & today’s jelly dipped in whole-wheat batter and deep-fried
  • Breakfast Quesadilla: Chorizo, beans, & cheese in a corn tortilla (substitute vegetables for chorizo to make vegetarian)
  • Oatmeal Pancakes: with maple butter
  • Breakfast Polenta: Creamy, buttery corn goodness with roasted garlic, cheddar, and bacon
  • Stuffed French Toast: whipped cream cheese & fruit
  • Fruit Cobbler: Seasonal fruit baked with granola and topped with honeyed yogurt
  • Bacon, Sausage, Roasted Potatoes, Corn Bread, Grilled Baguette, or Seasonal Veggie

There are several vegetarian options as well as specialty and non-alcoholic beverages, so there is clearly something for everyone. Which means there is no excuse for not letting Dad know how special he is to you on Father’s Day!

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