Get familiar with Michael Symon
1. Head to B Spot, the Iron Chef's burger joint, and eat up his love letter to our city: The Fat Doug marries a 6-ounce patty with coleslaw, pastrami, Stadium Mustard and Swiss cheese. Various locations, bspotburgers.com
2. Back in 1997, Lolita was called Lola, but this Symon mainstay still puts out classics such as Brussels sprouts, fried perfectly with capers, anchovies and walnuts. 900 Literary Road, Cleveland, 216-771-5652, lolitaresetaurant.com
3. Lola on East Fourth Street continues to push the culinary envelope nine years after opening. Snag a seat at the chef's table overlooking the kitchen and you just might catch The Chew star in action. 2058 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, 216-621-5652, lolabistro.com
