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A cultural melting pot of residents from all over the world, Cleveland is a city full of distinct dishes just waiting to be tasted. Unique Eats and Eateries of Cleveland is a gastronomic tour like no other and draws on the stories of the people who built and maintain the city's iconic restaurants. They range from fine dining downtown to tiny storefronts in a thriving and evolving culinary scene that keeps pace with new arrivals who come to show off their spin on ingredients and recipes. Stories abound of grit, hard work, and resilience from cooks, growers, and entrepreneurs like the Slymans who came from Lebanon and make a corned beef sandwich good enough for a U.S. president. Or the Sokolowskis from Poland who built a cafeteria for construction workers that's still filling bellies three generations later. Meet famous local chefs like Zack Bruell at his restaurant empire and culinary escape, or Michael Symon, with his highly publicized love of meat. You'll also learn local food lore like the real reason Cleveland gets credit for "Polish Boys," or why a ballpark brown mustard war has been raging for decades. Authors and Clevelanders Fran Golden and David G. Molyneaux have been writing and eating their way through the Forest City for decades. With this book as your guide, you'll join them on a scrumptious expedition.

Omaha's food landscape has grown from the old steak and potato days. Once known as the place to find great steak, nowadays you're likely to find amazing vegetarian and fresh farm-to-table fare alongside the T-bones and ribeyes. Unique Eats and Eateries of Omaha pops open the top on a culinary scene that's definitely not just for grandparents anymore. Explore the diverse dining options in Nebraska's largest city, with recommendations for some of the best in local and international cuisine. Learn the stories of the geniuses behind the food, like internationally renowned chefs who have returned to Omaha for a slice of "The Good Life." Try the burger at Block 16 dubbed the best in the world by Alton Brown. Tempt your taste buds at local gems like seasonally on point Dante, authentic Malara's, or the extremely popular Runza. Whether it's Nebraska's first female James Beard nominee or a family that's run their restaurant for generations, the personal touch of the talented chefs of Omaha has made it a true foodie destination. Co-authors Tim and Lisa Trudell make their living exploring, writing about, and eating all things Omaha. With this mouthwatering guide, they'll take you on an exciting exploration of their hometown's culinary tableau.

There's no better way to escape a hot and muggy Houston day than by stopping into a fantastic restaurant for some of the country's best food. Luckily, America's fourth-largest city offers an incredible array of dining options; your only problem will be choosing between them! Unique Eats and Eateries of Houston offers an indispensable guide for the hungry traveller. From the discerning gourmand to the pizza-and-burgers crowd, everyone will find something to meet their nutritional needs. Discover The Original Ninfa's on Naviagtion for their famous fajitas, or sample standout Japanese cuisine from Chef Hori-sama at Kata Robata. Try buffalo burgers while waiting for traffic to clear up at Bubba's Texas Burger Shack. Kick your boots up, and throw back a Lone Star at Rudyard's, then head to the Livestock Show and Rodeo for some Mutton Bustin'. Order a beef rib at Killen's BBQ, but don't be surprised if it's the size of a kindergartener"š€š"everything's bigger in Texas! Tried-and-true Texan Sam Brown brings a local's insight to all the recommendations in this tasty tour of his hometown, along with the fascinating stories of the people and places behind the food. This book will lead your taste buds on an unforgettable adventure through Houston's diverse and delicious culinary scene.

Far from the Wild West days of campfire cookouts and local meats only, Denver is now home to refined restaurants, renowned chefs, and internationally inspired fare. From a rich history of culinary creation to contemporary experimentation in cooking, the Mile High City is on the map as a food destination. Unique Eats and Eateries of Denver dives fork first into this fascinating city, which has become a haven for hungry diners and eager chefs alike. Tales of the incredible history and people behind the restaurants make each story as rich as the agronomy and ranching found all around the capital city. Check out historic haunts like Denver's longest-running restaurant with a reign spanning three centuries. You'll never be bored at a new Englewood brewery and pizzeria, where hundreds of arcade and board games fill the tabletops. Think you have the courage to try the old cowboy favorite, Rocky Mountain oysters? You'll find tips for the best places to try this Western delicacy along with many more. Denver-based author Chad Chisholm brings a local palate and adventurous appetite to this mouthwatering work. Anyone needing a bite to eat between the High Plains and the Rocky Mountains will find the perfect recommendation with this guide.

Life is too short to eat a boring meal, especially in Orlando where culinary treasures await its 60 million visitors each year. Unique Eats and Eateries of Orlando is an essential road map through Central Florida's vibrant food scene. Try authentic Eastern European fare in the shadow of ICON Orlando, or head to Historic Downtown Sanford for beer brewed with Florida hops. Have some Southern specialties surrounded by modern art in Mt. Dora or sweet corn chowder on a working farm in Zellwood. Expand your palate by sampling vegan Jamaican cuisine in Zora Neale Hurston's hometown or sushi at a nine-seat restaurant in the Audubon Park Garden District. Can't quite make up your mind? Spend all day sampling a variety of food from the award-winning chefs at Disney Springs. Edible Orlando publisher Kendra Lott eagerly shares the discoveries she's made in her hometown that will inspire you to try new places and get to know the stories behind the menus and the people who create them. With the book as your guide, your taste buds are headed in the best possible direction for regional and international fare made with care.

When you think about restaurants in Seattle, a few notable options immediately come to mind. Many will think of smoked salmon and fresh seafood, others might think of the great Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese and Chinese influences in the city. And all those folks would be right! But delving deeper into the culinary catacombs of Seattle, one discovers amazing deep dish pizza, giant sloppy (and delicious) burgers, textbook fried chicken, tantalizing biscuits and even the Seattle hot dog made with grilled onions, jalapenos and cream cheese. Whether sampling fresh ingredients at the Pike Place Market or getting a bowl of noodles at a hole-in-the-wall shop, the Seattle food scene will satisfy your cravings each and every day of the week. Seattle, founded in 1851 as a logging and fishing town, has been home to farm-to-table techniques ever since. And that tradition carries on today - whether you're talking Taichi Kitamura's sushi, Edouardo Jordan's soul food or Renee Erickson's wood-fire oven-cooked veggies. And while this book is an expertly written guide to what's possible in the Emerald City, sometimes it is the unknown shops you discover along your path that forever stick with you - whether it's a brand new food truck or a $30 plate of heavenly pasta. But in the meantime, let Unique Eats and Eateries of Seattle be your food guide.

Louisville is consistently recognized as having one of the best dining scenes in America, with its farm-to-table aesthetic, celebrity chefs like Edward Lee, and ultra-hip pockets of dining culture around the city, from NuLu to Downtown to the Highlands. But Louisville is also home to countless one-of-a-kind eateries that span myriad cultures, from Vietnamese food to street tacos to Ethiopian fine dining to mom-and-pop diners and soul food restaurants. Unique Eats and Eateries of Louisville will take you on a tasty tour of some of the city's most distinctive, unusual, and downright delicious places to fill your belly.

There is no city in America that bases its identity on its unique cuisine more than New Orleans. The geography that gives the city access to sea and land, a history that emphasizes food and drink, and laissez faire attitude that allows visitors and citizens alike to give way to the pleasures of the table, all culminate in an experience that can be had nowhere else on earth. Whether looking for the oldest restaurant in America, the newest avant garde restaurant experimenting with science, a place for a great drink supported by delicious nibbles, Cajun and Creole delicacies you have only read about, or the traditional reasons that the city's food has been heralded for almost 3 centuries, you will find the answers in Unique Eats and Eateries of New Orleans. Whether haute cuisine or low cuisine "š€š" champagne or alligator "š€š" you will find the sweet and savory road map in the pages of this book.

It seems natural that a city sandwiched between two rivers would become one of the hottest food destinations in America. Philadelphia, perhaps best known for its famous sandwich"€"the Philly cheesesteak"€"is finally getting recognized for its restaurant scene, which is making "best of" lists and bringing home national awards. But with so many great choices, it can be hard for you to choose where to eat. If you're hungry for a good meal and a delicious story, Unique Eats and Eateries of Philadelphia is here to serve you. It's not a restaurant guide; instead, this book introduces you to the city's most fascinating restaurants and chefs. Discover how two chocolatiers got engaged; learn about dinners interrupted by a bungled mob hits; restaurants that survived an earthquake, a fire, and even Prohibition; a secret restaurant that began in a backyard tent; a water ice stand that started in a garage; and a vodka distiller who bottled spirits in his parents' basement. The book includes the inside scoop on more than 90 of Philadelphia's upscale restaurants, BYOBs, ethnic restaurants, and fast casuals, as well as bars, bakeries and breweries - any place with a moving story and good food or drink. For sweet & spicy stories plus tips on how to get reservations at Philadelphia's trendiest restaurants and get into secret speakeasies, find the most sinful desserts, see senior citizens dining with college seniors, taste grilled goat, spot celebrities and order vegan cuisine that's kosher, too, let Unique Eats & Eateries of Philadelphia be your dining companion.