The great city of Cleveland took in a great influx of Eastern European immigrants, including Poles, who brought with them many culinary traditions that have, in turn, become Cleveland traditions. Pierogi, paczki, and cabbage rolls are easy to find here.
But in the hands of local barbecue experts, the Polish kielbasa took center stage in what’s now a truly Cleveland staple: the Polish boy. This sausage in a bun covered with coleslaw, French fries, and barbecue sauce should be on your shortlist to try when you visit.
