Not only are there great places to dine and things to eat in Northeast Ohio, but these cuisines, several of which define American Food, were born here:
Ballpark/Stadium Mustard the popular brown mustard comes from Cleveland.
Hamburgers invented by the Menches brothers of Akron.
Hot Dogs, while obviously descending from the global sausage family and much debate exists about naming the American treat, the first frankfurter wrapped in a bun (a "Hot Dog") was invented by Harry M. Stevens of Niles in 1904.
Ice Cream Cones the cornucopia ice cream cone was also invented by the Menches.
Lifesavers Candies invented in 1912 by Clarence Crane of Cleveland (also the father of famous American poet Hart Crane).
Maple Syrup go to Geauga County in Northeast Ohio, the Village of Burton is the heart of maple country.
Candy Buckeyes where else would you go for this delicious snack but the Buckeye State? A candy composed of a peanut-butter center partially covered in chocolate to resemble its poisonous namesake.
Salisbury Steak created by and named for Clevelander Dr. James H. Salisbury who desired to perfect the meat curing process (you can pay homage to him at Lakeview Cemetery near University Circle.) Just ask the Menches brothers who must claim, "It's just a fancy hamburger covered in gravy."
Chef Boyardee, also known as Hector Boiardi, first canned his pasta and sauce in Cleveland.
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