10 Sandwiches that Define Cleveland

By Douglas Trattner on Fri, Jul 18, 2014 at 10:23 am

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You can tell a lot about a city by its most popular sandwiches, and from the looks of things, Cleveland has a lot going on between two pieces of bread. From a two-fisted corned beef sandwich to a fiery bahn mi, here are 10 sandwiches that best define our city and the people who call it home.

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10 Sandwiches that Define Cleveland

A great marriage of smoked turkey, mild cheddar, fresh spinach and avocado-chipotle mayo in a warm, griddle-crisped bread hug.2482 Fairmount Blvd., 216-231-8585, lunabakerycafe.com

The unlikely marriage of French and Vietnamese cuisines birthed the bahn mi, the United Nations of sandwiches. A split baguette is slathered with chicken liver pate and sweet mayonnaise. It’s layered with thinly sliced roast pork, shredded daikon and carrot, wheels of jalapeño and a smattering of fresh cilantro. 3030 Superior Ave., in Golden Plaza, 216-781-7462

Hard or soft roll, with or without kraut, brown or yellow mustard. To many, these are the choices that begin a day of shopping at the West Side Market. Do everybody a favor and know what you want before you reach the counter. West Side Market, 216-344-2180

Here's what you need to make a truly authentic Philly cheesesteak: 100 percent shaved ribeye, Cheez Whiz, Amoroso rolls and at least one Philadelphia expat. Lucky for us, this shop has two. Hands down the best cheesesteak in the region.10735 Ravenna Rd., Twinsburg, 330-998-6586, www.steaksandhoagies.com

The Classic Pickle is the Italian hoagie of one’s dreams. This perfectly balanced and assembled sub has just the right amounts of capicola, sopressata, prosciutto, provolone, and a spicy pickle relish to boot. 850 Euclid Ave., 216-575-1111, www.clevelandpickle.com

Tender, moist, lean and smoky thanks to a lengthy stay in the pit, Brew Kettle’s pulled pork sandwich exhibits all the signs of great ‘cue. Piled high on a toasted Kaiser roll, the sandwich needs little more than a dollop of cool, crisp slaw to impart that Memphis in May – in Cleveland – feel. 8377 Pearl Rd., 440-239-8788, thebrewkettle.com

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For 20 years, Douglas Trattner has worked as a full-time freelance writer, editor and author. His work on Michael Symon's "Carnivore," "5 in 5" and “Fix it With Food” have earned him three New York Times Best-Selling Author honors, while his longstanding role as Scene dining editor garnered the award of “Best...

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