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Everyone knows Cleveland is full of characters. Now meet a few who were more than willing to passionately defend the best part of The Land.
Who’s to say what’s best when art lies in the eye of the beholder? But Polish Boys versus Browns? Brewnuts versus the Cleveland Museum of Art? Is there really a best part when it comes to debating the great loves of The Land?
Listen, no one said these debates made a whole lot of sense. But, then again, no one said the inherent passion and fervor of Clevelanders everywhere was entirely comprehensible either.
After all, it’s what makes us a city of underdogs, innovators, creative weirdos and pull-yourself-up-by-the-bootstraps types.
So whether it’s watching a drag queen sashay across the stage or listening to a rock legend riff across guitar strings, you’ll find your best in Cleveland — characters included.
That’s because when you’re here, you’re one of us. There’s no debate.
Channita
Artist
The Best Part of CLE: The Polish Boy“I love barbeque and the Polish Boy. It’s why I would never call myself a vegan or vegetarian.”
Deanna
Nurse
The Best Part of CLE: Brewnuts “Brewnuts is so unique and just a fun little spot. It’s perfect if you want something sweet, but something a little different.”
Ern
Pediatrician
The Best Part of CLE: Edgewater Park “I have a lot of great memories at Edgewater Beach with my kids and wife. And, I love the outdoors.”
Jolie
Digital marketing account executive
The Best Part of CLE: The Cleveland Public Library “I’m a transplant from the East Coast and I always find myself thinking, ‘Cleveland is freaking awesome!’”
Ken
Medical student
The Best Part of CLE: The Cleveland Museum of Art “The Cleveland Museum of Art is honestly as amazing as the Louvre and the museums in Italy. I can say that because I’ve seen them all in person.”
Melissa
Bartender
The Best Part of CLE: Cleveland’s Labor Day Oktoberfest “Oktoberfest in Cleveland is an absolute blast. I’ve been doing it the past five years. I always take my family and we all have a good time.”
Ryan
Asst. director of college admission
The Best Part of CLE: Biking in Cleveland “I love promoting Cleveland and talking about why this is the best city in the world.”
Tamara
I.T. manager
The Best Part of CLE: The Cleveland Browns “The Cleveland Browns truly represent Cleveland – they are hardworking even when things don’t go well.”
Violet
Food & nutrition asst. manager
The Best Part of CLE: Mitchell’s Ice Cream “Mitchell’s Ice Cream is the best! You can be a kid again with every scoop of ice cream. It has the ideal vibe for friends and family.”
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