Where To Go:
Best Places To Tailgate Cleveland Browns Games
From the Pit to the Muni Lot, find the perfect downtown pregame spot for every kind of Browns fan. Plus, the dos and don'ts of tailgating. Here's how to find a lot for everyone.
A Clevelanders' First Trip To The Muni Lot
One writer shares how his teenage trip to the NFL's most infamous parking lot was a coming of age moment that gave him his Cleveland Browns fan cred. Read up on the tradition behind the Muni Lot.
Cleveland's 25 Best Sports Bars
From East Fourth Street to West Sixth to hidden gems in the suburbs, here's where we're watching the Browns games this season. Plus, four suburban bars we love.
Sunday Funday With Twist Social Club's Browns Backers Chapter
The LGBTQ bar's Browns Backers with a Twist puts the fun in football Sundays. Find out what the West Side club is up to for the season.
What to Cook:
Top Dawg Tailgate Members Share Their Favorite Recipes for Browns Games
The tailgate group at The Pit, under the bridge at West Third Street and Summit, shares its European-inspired recipes for Sunday game days. Here's one of the recipes.
Top Dawg’s Slovak Chicken Paprikash (Serves 4)
Ingredients:
- 1-2 Vidalia onions
- Olive oil
- Butter
- 2 pounds of chicken
- Flour
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Paprika to taste
- 1 box of chicken stock
- 2-4 cups of sour cream
Instructions:
1. Dice Vidalia onions. Simmer in a pan with olive oil and butter for 20-30 minutes until caramelized.
2. Cut boneless chicken into small pieces, and coat with flour. Add to the onions, and season with salt, pepper and paprika. Cook for 5-7 minutes before flipping. Season and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
3. Prepare chicken stock in a pan over low heat. Transfer the cooked chicken to the stock. Loosen the onion mixture with water before adding to the stock.
4. Cook on low for 4-6 hours. Add sour cream before serving.
What To Bring:
Must-Have Items To Tailgate Like An All-Pro
You need more than just a case of beer for a great tailgate. From the perfect grill to cornhole boards and a beer cooler, don't head to the lot without these items.
Why You Need To Try OnTop Ball Toss At Your Next Tailgate
The game, created by Shaker Height resident Bob Schirmer, is the perfect chance for you to showcase your clutch gene. Here's how to play.
Brown and Orange Legends:
Jim Donovan On Life As The Voice Of The Browns — The play-by-play announcer shares the lessons he's learned after 20 years as the voice of the Browns.
(From The Archives: Sept. 1988): The Reluctant Redeemer — Bernie Kosar is much more than the Browns’ quarterback. He is the city’s salvation from its bum national image. It’s a role that he, too, is struggling to cope with.
Eric Metcalf's Electrifying Plays Cemented His Place in Browns Lore — Nearly 30 years after his NFL debut, Metcalf talks about always considering himself a Brown and more.
Dawg Pound Vet Talks Browns Fandom — Vince "D. Dawg" Erwin's first game was a memorable one.
Dog Face's 3 Tips To Dawg Pound Glory — Make the most of the famed FirstEnergy Stadium Section with these pro tips from Denny "Dog Face" Kochever.
Meet #TheBrownsMobile — Season ticket holder Aaron Scott's new Browns-covered tailgate RV got the magazine cover treatment.
Start your day the best way by signing up for our free daily newsletter. Arriving in your inbox every morning to keep you in-the-loop on the best guides, home and style tips, and news briefs for all things Cleveland. Click here to subscribe.
