Some Like It Hot: Sweet Leaves

Brandon Chrostowski, Allie La Valle-Umansky, Jeremy Umansky and Kenny Scott - the chefs behind Larder Delicatessen & Bakery and Edwins - were named in the annual foodie awards. By Annie Nickoloff

Cleveland is a city of flavors. Classics from longtime restaurants and flashy new fare are both big parts of Northeast Ohio's ever-changing dining offerings. If you've ever wondered what to eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner, consider this the ultimate menu of bites to try out in the city and its surrounding suburbs. Don't expect to see any national chains here; these are tried-and-true Cleveland staples, reflecting the city's unique melting pot of cuisine. By Kate Bigam Kaput, Annie Nickoloff and Dillon Stewart

The new, casual pizza joint from two longtime Cleveland chefs - Spice's Ben Bebenroth and Jonathan Bennett - is the first of a planned five locations in Northeast Ohio. By Dillon Stewart