Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations Season 4 Episode 15 Cleveland
- TV-G
- November 29, 2016
- 21 min
In the 15th episode of the fourth season of Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations, host Andrew Zimmern travels to Cleveland, Ohio to discover the city's unique food culture.
The episode starts with Andrew exploring the West Side Market, a 100-year-old market featuring over 100 vendors selling everything from meats and seafood to fresh produce and baked goods. He tries a traditional Cleveland staple, the hot corned beef sandwich from Slyman's Deli, which is piled high with tender beef and served on rye bread with spicy mustard.
Andrew also checks out the Argentinian-inspired cuisine at Barroco Grill, where he samples their signature dish, the arepa. This traditional Venezuelan sandwich features a crispy cornmeal patty filled with grilled meat, cheese, and avocado.
Next, Andrew visits the city's Little Italy neighborhood, where he tries homemade pasta dishes and the classic Italian dessert, cannoli. He also stops by the original location of Mitchell's Ice Cream, a local favorite since 1999. Andrew samples their creative flavors, such as lavender honey and sweet corn and black raspberry.
Moving on to the East Side, Andrew visits Slyman's Tavern, a local watering hole known for their beer and burgers. He tries their signature Slyman's Burger, topped with pastrami and Swiss cheese, alongside a cold beer.
Andrew also explores Cleveland's Polish heritage at Sokolowski's University Inn, a family-owned restaurant that has been serving authentic Polish dishes since 1923. He tries their famous stuffed cabbage rolls, homemade pierogies, and traditional potato pancakes.
Finally, Andrew heads to the Tremont neighborhood to check out Cleveland's thriving food truck scene. He samples the unique offerings at Barrio, a popular taco truck that offers a variety of creative toppings such as Korean BBQ and balsamic-glazed mushrooms.
Throughout the episode, Andrew meets with local chefs and food experts who share their passion for Cleveland's diverse food culture. He discovers that Cleveland's cuisine is a reflection of the city's rich history and diverse population. From traditional Polish dishes to creative ice cream flavors, Cleveland has something for everyone.