Cleveland has a remarkable restaurant scene, one that consistently surprises visitors from so-called "larger markets." There is no denying that access to quality ingredients deserves much of the credit. Long before the farm-to-table trend swept across the national landscape, Cleveland chefs were buying and preparing bushels of locally produced foodstuffs. But farms no longer are reserved for the countryside; urban farms are invading the city at record pace, transforming craggy patches into lush, productive plots. All of these features foster a thriving local foods economy that ranges from farm stands and food trucks to coffee shops and culinary incubators.
Cleveland Oktoberfest, voted the best in the U.S. by USA
Today readers, returns to the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds Friday for two
weekends. The festival features authentic German and European food, craft beer,
live music, and attractions like the largest glockenspiel in the U.S., wiener
dog races, and fireworks.