Swensons and Cordelia Collaboration Hits All Drive-Ins Throughout June

Swensons and Cordelia collaborate on special menu items available throughout June Credit: Lady Luck Studios

Fresh off the spicy home-grown collaboration with Black Cap Hot Sauce, which runs through the end of May, comes another delicious all-Ohio pairing from Swensons. This latest partnership pairs Swensons Drive-In with Cordelia chef-partner Vinnie Cimino.

Starting June 1 – and running through the end of the month – Swensons will feature two menu items created by Cimino that will be available at all locations. Those items are a Pimento Burger with Cordelia-style Pimento Cheese and Kool-Aid Pickles and Pimento Cheese served with Saltines.

To accomplish that tasty feat, 2,500 pounds of pimento cheese, handcrafted by Cimino and his culinary team at Cordelia, will make its way to all Swenson’s locations.

“This collaboration is truly a full-circle moment for me,” says Cimino. “Growing up in Akron, Swensons wasn’t just a restaurant – it was woven into the fabric of my childhood memories. To now partner with an iconic brand that shaped so many of my formative experiences feels surreal. What makes it even more meaningful is knowing my own children will create their own Swensons traditions, connecting generations through something that means so much to our family and community.”

The month-long collab begins with a bang when Cimino and his team will act as curb-servers from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 1 at Swensons’ West Akron location (40 S. Hawkins Ave.).

The promotion wraps on June 30, when the Swensons food truck will park out front of Cordelia on East 4th Street. Customers can order Galley Boys and other Swensons classics.

Meanwhile, diners inside Cordelia throughout the month of June can enjoy a special limited menu that pays tribute to the Swensons partnership. Those items include Oysters with California Granita and Lemon Zest, a Galley Boy Tartare starring Olive Mayo, Banana Ice Cream with Peanut Butter Swirl and a California Slush Float.

“This partnership isn’t just exciting – it’s a true celebration of Ohio’s rich heritage and Swensons’ storied history, while delivering fun new flavors that push culinary boundaries,” says Dan Mesches, CEO of Swensons. “Collaborating with Chef Vinnie and Cordelia has been incredible – their passion for Cleveland’s cultural legacy and their talent for spotlighting our region’s unique character aligns perfectly with our mission at Swensons.”

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