Ep 3. Cleveland

Adam Richman travels to Cleveland, Ohio, for the third episode of the third season of Man v. Food. Throughout the episode, Adam experiences some of the city’s best food offerings, exploring the diverse and culturally rich culinary scene the city has to offer.

The episode begins with Adam visiting the famous Sokolowski’s University Inn, one of the oldest family-owned and operated restaurants in Cleveland. Known for their traditional Polish dishes, Sokolowski’s serves up hearty meals like chicken paprikash, kielbasa, stuffed cabbage, and pierogies. Adam partakes in their cafeteria-style service, filling his tray with a variety of dishes to sample.

Next, Adam stops by Melt Bar and Grilled, which is known for its indulgent sandwiches. Adam takes on the challenge of their “Melt Challenge,” which involves consuming a massive sandwich with 13 different types of cheese and a side of fries and coleslaw in under 30 minutes. If Adam can finish the entire meal within the allotted time, he will receive a t-shirt and his picture on the Melt Wall of Fame.

Adam then moves on to Slyman’s Restaurant, which is known for its corned beef sandwiches. The corned beef is slow-cooked and hand-carved, and the sandwiches are piled high with the meat. Adam tries the “Papa Boosh,” a sandwich named after a longtime customer, which has a full pound of corned beef.

In the afternoon, Adam heads to the West Side Market, which is home to over 100 vendors selling everything from fresh produce to artisanal cheeses. Adam samples a variety of foods, including baklava, sausages, and pierogies, as well as some of the market’s famous crepes.

Adam then travels to the Hot Sauce Williams BBQ restaurant, which is famous for its ribs and barbecue sauce. Adam tries the “Polish Boy,” a Cleveland specialty that consists of a kielbasa sausage served on a bun with french fries and barbecue sauce.

The final stop on Adam’s culinary tour of Cleveland is the Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream shop. Mitchell’s is known for its artisanal approach to ice cream, using organic ingredients and locally sourced fruits and nuts. Adam tries a variety of flavors, including their signature “Ohio” flavor, which is made with sweet corn ice cream and black raspberry swirls.

Overall, the Cleveland episode of Man v. Food showcases the city’s diverse and delicious food offerings, ranging from traditional Polish fare to barbecue and ice cream. Viewers will gain a deeper appreciation for how Cleveland’s culinary scene represents the city’s rich culture and history.