Go-to Breakfast: I love what Martha on the Fly in Tremont is doing. Those guys are super talented, and I just love everything about their vibe and concept, from the space, to the design, to the marketing — and obviously the food. I like any of their sandwiches. They do “Fly Bys,” which is a temporary menu special that changes. I usually get that since I don’t get to go very often, so it’s always something different.
Takeout: We get Irie Jamaican [Kitchen] a lot if we’re just picking up something to take home. I get their jerk chicken dinner with plantains. Their fried plantains are really good.
Family Spot: It’s a funny one. I love Fat Head’s [Brewery] in North Olmsted. They have these smoked wings. I don’t think I’ve gotten anything else on the menu there. They have a giant dining room and game room. It’s super kid-friendly. My daughter loves it there.
Vibes: Cent’s Pizza. Vincent, who owns Cent's, used to work for me, and when he opened, I was just blown away at his attention to detail in every aspect of that place. I think it’s just really well done, and the food backs it up. It's the whole experience, all his little small plates that he does, not just the pizza, everything they do there is hyper-curated.
Sweet Treat: Mitchell’s [Ice Cream] is the best I’ve ever had in my life. I’ll never be swayed. I used to be in bands, and we’d tour and go everywhere. I’ve gotten ice cream from all around, and I still think Mitchell’s is the best. The Campfire S’mores or Wildberry Crumble are definitely my favorites.
Coffee: If I do drink coffee, it’s Guardian Coffee cold brew. I think it's a great product. I love the aesthetic of the branding, and I think what he's doing is really impressive. He [the owner] has bottles in Heinen’s and Whole Foods; you can get it everywhere now.
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