This week for Q104 our dining critic @Jasonthefoodguy compiled a list of the best bacon dishes in and around the Cleveland area.

One thing’s for certain- area restaurateurs have whipped up some truly creative and delicious dishes.

From delectable truffles, to sandwiches, and seafood, this list will surely make your mouth water.

This article appears in Aug 7-13, 2013.

Jason Beudert has had a dynamic career as a leader with The Walt Disney Company, ESPNZone, The Cleveland Indians, and as a restaurant entrepreneur. He is utilizing his twenty years of hospitality experience along with his love for the Cleveland food scene to contribute exciting and insightful food pieces for Scene. Along with being one of our food writers, Jason is also the food critic for WOIO 19 Action News, and makes a weekly appearance on Q104's Fee's Kompany radio show to promote food and the Scene. Jason is also a contributing writer for Travel + Leisure Magazine.