Bac Asian American Bistro & Bar, Tremont’s newest and hottest concept, is a casual full-service restaurant that features a bistro with a full food menu, a bar with a full beer, wine, cocktail, martini and liquor menu, and an outdoor patio. The food menu is a mixture of different styles of authentic Asian cuisine as well as Asian American fusion cuisine. The traditional Asian fare includes classic dishes from all over Southeast Asia including:
Asian, Asian American, Asian fusion, Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Cambodian, Filipino, and Laotian cuisine
Bac is located in the historic Cleveland neighborhood of Tremont, at 2661 West 14th Street (corner of Auburn and West 14th – formerly known as La Tortilla Feliz), 44113. Tremont is known as the South side because of its proximity to downtown Cleveland - it is very close to all of downtown’s businesses, offices, stadiums, museums, clubs, restaurants and bars (warehouse district, East 4th theater district, university circle). Tremont is conveniently located near the West side of Cleveland (Ohio City, Detroit Shoreway, Lakewood, Rocky River, Fairview Park, West Park, Westlake, Bay Village, Avon Lake, Avon, North Olmsted) but is also easily accessible to the East side (Cleveland Heights, University Heights, Shaker Heights, Coventry, Beachwood, Solon, Chagrin Falls, Bainbridge, Bentleyville) as well as the South side (Steelyard Commons, Parma, Valley View, Bedford, Seven Hills, Broadview Heights, Brecksville) due to plenty of highway and freeway access (interstate I-90, I-490, I-77, I-71, I-176 Jennings, I- 271, I-480). The neighborhood is home to many art galleries, coffee shops, and specialty stores (books, jewelry, furniture, clothing apparel) as well as churches, schools, homes and apartments. There is plenty of parking (including a parking lot across the corner and ample street parking).
The food at Bac will be high in quality but affordable (low reasonable prices, cheap and inexpensive), creating a valuable yet upscale high-end experience – suitable for dates, family meals, social gatherings, business lunches & dinners, catered parties, or solitary dining. Guests can relax and chill during happy hour (include late night reverse happy hour) while enjoying appetizers and small plates in the bar as well as draft beer, specialty bottled import beer, exotic mixed drinks, martinis cocktails, sake and wine. Or, guests can enjoy full entrees, coffee and complimentary (free) tea (iced or hot) in the dining room. The style of cooking at this Asian Bistro will be traditional, real, authentic and old school but also trendy, new, modern, contemporary and cutting edge (neo-Asian) with nice plating and presentation. The Pan-Asian selections will include popular items from the following countries and cultures:
Vietnam, Thailand, China, Korea, Japan, Cambodia, The Philippines and Laos
There will also be some French influence. Additionally, the menu will feature Asian Fusion (Asian American) concoctions (creations) that combine eastern and western styles of cooking. While the food will be artistic and unique, it will also resemble simple comfort food (Asian comfort food) with its casual, informal peasant like quality. The menu will feature a diverse selection of items such as:
Soup, salad, noodles, appetizers, small plates, sandwiches, full entrees, fried rice, spring rolls, egg rolls, rice paper rolls, goi cuon, Pad Thai, Pho, Satay, Bun, Tempura, short ribs, scallops, seared tuna (yellowtail or ahi), Banh Mi sandwich, Asian burger, sweet potato fries, edamame (soy beans), asparagus, snow peas, gyoza dumplings, tofu, bean curd, chicken wings in spicy plum chili sauce, crepes, crab cakes, Kim Chi Ramen soup, pork chops and egg patty (Cha Trung), curry, stir-fry, Miso, Tom Yum, shredded papaya (Som Tum), dill cabbage, carrot, daikon radish, Sriracha hot sauce, mango salsa, avocado lime sauce, Asian slaw, cucumber, sweet garlic vinaigrette, basil, cilantro, scallions, onion, peanuts, nashi pear, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, shrimp, chicken, pork, beef, steak, sushi, dessert, fried ice cream.
While the food will be delicious, yummy and tasty, it will also be healthy and fresh. There will be many vegetarian and vegan options – and most items on the menu can be prepared vegetarian at your request. We will use locally sourced and organic ingredients when possible. We will also use eco-friendly (green, environmentally conscious, sustainable) business practices.
The head chefs will be owner and general manager Bac Nguyen and his mother Van Nguyen, who used to own Chinese Village restaurant in Lakewood with partner Angelo Privitera. The Nguyen family has a long history in Cleveland’s restaurant scene (industry) – Bac’s grandmother Minh was one of the original owners of Minh Anh, which was Cleveland’s very first Vietnamese restaurant. The restaurant will be a family owned business. We recently participated in the Taste of Tremont and had write-ups in Scene Magazine (Doug Trattner) and Cleveland Magazine (coming soon MetroMix and UrbanSpoon).
Other similar concepts include:
Vieng’s, Ty Fun, Wild Mango, Pnom Penh, #1 Pho (Number One Pho), Saigon, Superior Pho (Pho Hoa), Siam Café, Sushi Rock, Stir-Crazy, Tree Country Bistro, Pacific East, Mint Café, Peppermint, Pad Thai, Bo Loong, Wonton Gourmet, Asian Grill, P.F. Chang’s, Pearl of the Orient, Dragonfly (Dragon Fly).
Other businesses nearby include:
Lava Lounge, La Tortilla Feliz, Grumpy's, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park Pub, Powter Puff Boutique, Razor's Edge, Noga Flowers, Dante, Parallax, Fahrenheit, Fat Cats, Treehouse (Tree House), Flying Monkey, Prosperity Social Club, Tremont Tap House (Taphouse), South Side, 806 Wine and Martini Bar, Lilly’s Handmade Chocolates, Civilization Coffee, Loop, Cookie & a Cupcake, Lago, Bistro on Lincoln Park, Dish Deli & Catering, Tremont Scoops, Edison’s Bar and Pizza, Hotz Café, Lucky’s Café, Lolita and Lola (Food Network Iron Chef Michael Symon restaurants), Bier Markt (Beer Market), Bar Cento, Speakeasy, Garage Bar, Great Lakes Brewing Company, Touch Supper Club, Flying Fig, Old Angle, ABC Tavern, West Side Market, Farmers Market.
The décor is simple, clean, modern, minimal, sexy, cute, contemporary, cool and sleek, creating a comfortable but stylish and beautiful interior environment. Elements include bamboo, green, granite, wood, glass. The service will be fast, friendly, consistent and reliable. The staff will be attractive, young, cool, trendy and hip. Tasteful but cool and upbeat music will be played including lounge, downtempo, electronic music, house, techno, DJ Bac, trip hop, indie, disco, funk, electro, hip hop, rap, R&B, rock, pop, hipster (scenester, tattoo, skinny jeans).
We have free public wireless internet (wifi). We also feature carry out (take out), catering and delivery. We will soon be doing brunch and lunch. No reservations unless it’s a party of 6 or more. We have daily happy hour and late night (reverse) happy hour. Ladies night drink and food specials, sports games on our big plasma TV’s (televisions) – Cavs (Cavaliers), Indians, Browns, Ohio State Buckeyes, as well as high definition (HDTV) movies (kung fu, martial arts,
anime). Bac Nguyen, Owner and General Manager was born in Hanoi Vietnam. He attended Case Western Reserve University and worked at McMaster-Carr Supply Company for several years while also working part time as a local favorite DJ.
The restaurant phone number is (216) 938-8960 (216.938.8960 or 216- 938-8960) and the website is www.BacTremont.com and the FaceBook fan page is www.FaceBook.com/BacTremont. You can contact Bac Nguyen at Bac@BacTremont.com.