Erica & Matt
Our Favorite Places
Barrio Tacos
Build your own tacos and wash them down with a pitcher of margaritas. (For all of our Central Ohio friends, this is the ORIGINAL Condado) Erica Recommends: Green Goddess Shell, Fish of the Day, Chihuahua Cheese, Cilantro & Onions, Cilantro Lime Aioli Matt Recommends: Stoner Shell, Chicken, Chihuahua Cheese, Corn Salsa, Chipotle Crema
Merwin's Wharf
A gorgeous restaurant with a wonderful view owned and operated by the Cleveland Metroparks, located right on the Cuyahoga river.
Harbor Inn Cafe
The oldest bar in Cleveland, located on the West Bank of the Flats, it’s right around the corner from the reception and will most likely be the scene of an after party.
Sauce the City Food Hall
Visit Sauce the City inside the Food Hall for a phenomenal chicken sandwich served up by one of Matt’s high school classmates!
West Side Market
Opened in 1912 as one of 3 public markets in Cleveland, it is home to many fresh meat, seafood, and produce merchants. Among them, you’ll also find some of our favorite places to grab a quick meal at some of the prepared food stands. Erica Recommends: Crêpes de Luxe, stand C2 Matt Recommends: Frank’s Bratwurst, stand G3
Great Lakes Brewing Company
One of the original craft breweries in The Land; a place for a great meal or even a quick pint. Erica Recommends: Pierogis and an Edmund Fitzgerald Matt Recommends: Pretzel Chicken and a Christmas Ale (or a Dortmunder Gold the rest of the year)
Herb'n Twine Sand Co
A small sandwich shop, inconspicuously located on the outskirts of Ohio City. Only selling sammies until their freshly baked bread runs out, you should get there early. Erica Recommends: Smoked Turkey Club Matt Recommends: Cuban
Soho Chicken + Whiskey
It's called Soho Chicken + Whiskey, need we say more? Erica Recommends: The Mornin' Chicken & Waffles washed down with an El Paso Matt Recommends: The Mornin' Chicken & Waffles washed down with a Blacksburg
Society Lounge
A not-so-hidden gem on East 4th Street serving up handcrafted cocktails with a modern twist. A fun, speakeasy environment great for a night cap.
Brewnuts
Is it a bar that serves donuts or a donut shop with draft beers? Either way the dones are huge and delicious with daily features and everyday staples.
Johnny Mango
A small, neighborhood café with worldwide flavors. A great spot for Taco Tuesday’s. Erica Recommends: Shrimp Pad Thai Matt Recommends: Grilled Steak Quesadilla
Moe's Tavern Brewing
A great neighborhood hole in the wall that we discovered with Matt's Best Man, Eric, straight from Springfield.
Noble Beast Brewing Co.
A newer brewery to Cleveland, but a welcome addition. Great beers and even better food. Erica Recommends: The Miso-Honey tossed Chicken Wings with one of their delicious sour beers Matt Recommends: The House Burgers with an ice cold beer
Guys Pizza Co.
Huge New York style pizza with high quality toppings. A great option for some late night food!
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Located on the shores of Lake Erie, the museum documents the history of rock music and the artists, producers, engineers, and other notable figures who have influenced the genre.
A Christmas Story House
If you're a fan of the cult classic film, "A Christmas Story," then you need to stop by the house where it was filmed!
Mitchell's Ice Cream (Ohio City Kitchen & Shop)
A regional favorite ice cream shop, this location in Ohio City features a fully functional commercial kitchen where you can watch them make and pack fresh ice cream! Erica Recommends: Black Raspberry Chocolate Chunk Matt Recommends: Two Scoops; One Chocolate and 1 Caramel Sea Salt
The Cleveland Museum of Art
An often forgotten place in Cleveland displaying world renowned works of art inside a work of art, itself.
Tavern of Little Italy
A little watering hole in the middle of it all with a great patio space. Stop in for a quick cocktail and an appetizer.
Corbo's Bakery
A trip to Little Italy isn't complete without a stop into Corbo's. A traditional Italian bakery with the best selection of freshly made pastries. Erica Recommends: A traditional cannoli Matt Recommends: Cassata Cake
Mama Santa's
If you're looking to a great pizza from Little Italy, look no further than Mama Santa's. An old school classic with some of the best pizza in the area. Erica Recommends: Cheese Pizza Matt Recommends: Sausage Pizza