CLEVELAND PICKLE
Why we love it: At this groovy sandwich stand, options such as the West-Sider and the Clevelander are inspired by the people of Cleveland. “We took our perception of a person living on the East Side or a person living on the West Side and what they would like,” says chef and owner Josh Kabat. Try this: The West-Sider ($10), made with smoked turkey, Chihuahua cheese, a sweet white relish, roasted tomato and garlic spread with caramelized bacon. clevelandpickle.com
DANTE’S INFERNO
Why we love it: Find New York-style pizzas at Dante Boccuzzi’s stand, where pies are baked before your eyes, such as the spaghetti and meatballs pizza ($12) made with marinara, mozzarella, spaghetti and meatballs. “The idea was just to take familiar Italian dishes that people enjoy eating and put it on a pizza,” says Boccuzzi. Try this: Dante’s Inferno ($12) with sausage, pepperoni, Kalamata olives and peppers. dantesinferno.pizza
DYNOMITE BURGER
Why we love it: Restaurateur Zack Bruell has an all-star team of his own with popular eateries such as Parallax and Cowell & Hubbard. His burger stand, which pays tribute to some of his spots, will make you rethink that Dollar Dog. “These restaurants represent Cleveland,” says Bruell. “It’s a perfect fit for a team that represents the city.” Try this: The L’Albatros burger ($12) made with Swiss cheese, house-made mayo, caramelized peppers and onions. dynomitecleveland.com
MELT BAR & GRILLED
Why we love it: Melt’s Parmageddon sandwich ($10), built with pierogies, sauerkraut and cheddar, was named the best ballpark food in a 2016 USA Today poll. “It drips Cleveland,” says owner Matt Fish. Try this: Barbecue pulled pork sandwich ($10) topped with pulled pork, spicy pepper jack cheese and a touch of sweet slaw. meltbarandgrilled.com
MOMOCHO
Why we love it: Momocho gives ballpark nachos fans more diverse options. “Just like a restaurant develops, changes and challenges, Major League ballparks have done the same,” says chef and owner Eric Williams. Try this: Chicken ranchero nachos ($13) with chips, queso, roasted chicken, crema, hot sauce and jalapenos. momocho.com
