Locals agree that it would almost be blasphemous to visit Cleveland without taking in some of its delectable eats.
The city's food culture is heavily influenced by its Chinese, Italian, Polish, Ukrainian, Slovenian and German immigrants, as well as African-Americans and other ethnic groups.
That means delicious spots at nearly every corner where you can get your grub on.
Cleveland native Amelia Robinson offered the Dayton Daily News a list of her six favorite Cleveland foods and where to find them.
Where you should eat in Cleveland during the Republican National Convention:
1. Corned beef sandwich at Slyman's Restaurant; 3106 St Clair Ave NE, Cleveland, OH 44114; http://www.slymans.com/; 216-621-3760
Looking for giant deli sandwiches? Look no further than this retro deli in downtown Cleveland.
2. Pierogies at Sokolowski's University Inn; 1201 University Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113; http://www.sokolowskis.com/; 216-771-9236
Looking for some Polish classics? Check out this family-owned restaurant in Tremont.
3. Polish Boys at Hot Sauce Williams; 7815 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, OH 44103; 216-391-2230
This is a different kind of po' boy — a Polish boy, that is, made with Kielbasa, coleslaw, barbecue sauce and French fries in a bun.
4. Antipasto at Guarino's Restaurant; 12309 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106; http://www.guarinoscleveland.com/; 216-231-3100
Go for some old-school Italian in Cleveland's Little Italy.
5. Brick oven meatball pizza at Valentino's; 2197 Murray Hill Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106; http://valentinospizzacleveland.com/; 206-795-0463
Want to dine on a patio? Enjoy some pizza in Little Italy.
6. Beer at Great Lakes Brewing Company; 2516 Market Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113; https://www.greatlakesbrewing.com/; 216-771-4404
Want a pint with your pierogies? Don't miss this brewpub in Ohio City.
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