"Home to the best authentic Mexican street tacos around, this Latin grocery celebrates Taco Tuesday seven days a week."
"Rooted in Eastern European past, hefty kielbasa-&-fries-based fistwich is model of economy. Rolled into baby-size bundle are meat, veg, starch & sauce, which combine to form world’s messiest meal."
"CLE has no shortage of corned beef sandwich providers but none match consistency of this local landmark. Meaty w/o being heavy & dense, multi-layered beef bomb is standard bearer of the category."
"Take a seat at the Ginko sushi bar and say “Omakase”: Working w/the highest quality of fish, the chefs there will slice and present a sparkling parade of sashimi that almost looks too good to eat."
"Rocco Whalen's signature short rib gets the Asian treatment, braised with ginger, garlic and soy, before being placed on a bed of chewy lo mein noodles."
"Since opening, this Ohio City bistro has paired perfect fried chicken with heaven-scented waffles and some of the most addictive housemade hot sauce around to create a winner, winner chicken dinner"
"When looking for alt noodle soup to pho, hit this Asiatown shop for big bowls w/thin egg noodles, plump shrimp dumplings, farm-fresh greens & hot, flavorful broth; half da price of a typ bowl of pho"
Pierogies: "Starch on starch never be a bad thing, especially when it’s floating on a bed of onions in a sea of melted butter; load up a tray full of these heartwarming Polish love letters"
"@West Side Market since 1986; Maha’s hot and fresh falafel sandwich: Fried to order & rolled into a soft pita with creamy tahini, crunchy veggies and a shower of hot sauce"
"braised pork belly: Cured, seared, braised and glazed, the jet-black cube of buttery meat belongs on every carnivore’s must-eat list"
Foie Gras-Steamed Clams: "deceptively simple dish has earned accolades due to richness of flavor, supplied by foie gras blended into buttery clam broth (dip grilled bread into the umami-rich sauce)"
Beef Cheek Pierogis: "Often duplicated but never bested, these tender pockets of love are mandatory eating at this flagship bistro"
Reuben Ribs: "When eaten along with the 1000 Island-dressed slaw, grated gruyere and sprinkle of rye salt, the dish is a dead ringer for a meaty Rueben sandwich."
Dublin Lawyer: "Nighttown Lobster, Irish whiskey, cream & mushrooms dished up in CLE's most revered settings; classic dish is like gold-plated comfort food, a seafood studded sauce ladled over rice"
Lemon Soufflé Pancakes: "light, airy & crisp from the griddle. They possess a hint of lemon and tangy buttermilk, which pair beautifully with the acidic blueberry compote and luxurious melting butter"
Assiette de Fromage (Cheese Plate): For fans of fine cheese, the roving fromage service at L’Albatros might as well be heaven; wide-ranging selections offer a mini master class in cheese appreciation"
"There are many list-worthy dishes (rabbit pie, horseradish-crusted salmon, duck confit) but frogs legs never fade from memory; succulent legs are dressed in heaps of garlic, butter & parsley"
Barberton-Style Fried Chicken: "The bird is never frozen and always fried in lard, producing a glistening copper crust."
Mapo Tofu: "It’s hot, no doubt, but it’s also a comforting marriage of tofu, finely ground pork and Sichuan peppercorn-studded sauce, which belongs on steamed white rice.""
Bánh Xèo: "Light, lacy & crisp-edged as a cracker; appropriate hints of coconut milk in batter & plump bean sprouts inside; Eaten w/crunchy veggies &fish sauce, the dish is an exotic mouthful of fun."
Beef Shawarma: "One of CLE's oldest and best Middle Eastern restaurants; Get it rolled into a pita sandwich or laid to rest atop a bed of creamy hummus"
Sunnyside Pizza: "Consisting of ham, eggs and cheese, this is a breakfast pizza for night owls"
Part donut shop, part craft beer bar; ultra-inventive, ultra-decadent donut creations such as hibiscus limeade and peanut butter Reese’s Puffs bring long lines and early sellouts
excellent beer and excellent bar food; Sip on one of the brewery’s signature beers (like Evil Motives IPA); menu favorites include a CLE corn dog w/smoked kielbasa, Don't Quarry, Be Hammy sandwich
