Eric Williams, chef and owner of Momocho and El Carnicero
La Plaza Supermarket *
2 al pastor tacos $5
2 carnitas tacos $5
Noodlecat
Pork miso ramen $10
Citizen Pie
Americano pizza $16
TOTAL: $36
* “I not only get a quality cheap meal with authentic flavors, but I also get the entertainment of someone cooking right in front me. Their technique of the homemade adobo rub, the braising and searing of the pork is as traditional as you can get in the city.”
Melissa Khoury, co-owner of Saucisson
Cleveland Bagel Co.
Sea salt bagel with cheddar chive schmear $4
Coffee $2
Nate’s Deli & Restaurant
Fattoush $5.25
Hummus $5.75
3 falafel balls $1.95
Deagan’s Kitchen & Bar
DKB Burger $13
Mason’s Creamery*
Small scoop $4
TOTAL: $35.95
* “They do some crazy flavors, and they work really well. Sometimes I’ll think, How would that even work? and then they give me a sample and I’m like, Holy crap, I need the biggest bowl of that.”
Chris Hodgson, president and chef of Driftwood Group
Eat at Joe’s
2 sunny-side up eggs, bacon, hash browns and toast $4.50
Side of hash browns $1.75
Frank’s Bratwurst*
Bratwurst sandwich $3.50
Peppermint Thai Cuisine
Pad thai $10.95
Ramble Inn
Pepper dry rub wings $8.50
Coquette Patisserie
Pear pinwheel $6.25
TOTAL: $35.45
* “You’ve got to get it with the hard roll and the brown [Bertman] Ball Park Mustard on top. I’ve been going there for years and I always get one.”
Rocco Whalen, chef and owner of Fahrenheit
Orale Contemporary Mexican Cuisine
Tamale $2.25
Empanada $2.25
#1 Pho*
Banh mibo kho $9
Taza Lebanese Grill
Shish tawook specialty salad $13
Grilled vegetables $2.50
The Greenhouse Tavern
Buttered popcorn pot de creme $8
TOTAL: $37
* “My wife and I love Vietnamese-style cooking. We try to come to this place as often as possible. I’m here once every two weeks
or so.”
Brett Sawyer, chef and co-owner of Plum Cafe & Kitchen
Banter Beer and Wine
Rabbit pot pie poutine $12
Woodstock BBQ
Stuffed smoked jalapenos $5
Chow Chow Kitchen
Potato-stuffed pierogies $6
Superior Pho
Pho dac biet $9.25
Swensons Drive In*
Galley Boy $3.50
16-ounce California $1.65
Potato teezers $2.40
TOTAL: $39.80
* “This is my signature combo. The Galley Boy is probably the best fast food burger I’ve ever had. I skip the fries and milkshakes, and just get this every time. If anyone ever asks if I want Swensons, I’m definitely saying yes.”
