Renowned in the Culinary world and adored in his hometown, Cleveland, Ohio, Michael Symon chef/owner of critically acclaimed restaurants Lola and Lolita, chef/partner of Roast, in Detroit, Michigan and with a new addition of B Spot Burgers in Cleveland, Ohio, Michael has earned attention through the years for his thoughtful Mid-Western cooking style.

Michael has been named National Rising Star by Restaurant Hospitality Magazine, awarded Top Ten Best New Chef’s by Food and Wine Magazine and America’s Best Restaurants in Gourmet Magazine.
Michael was featured in Michael Ruhlman’s book, The Soul of a Chef, became one of five Iron Chefs on The Food Network’s Iron Chef America and hosted Season 5 of Dinner Impossible.

With his most recent achievement, being awarded The James Beard Foundation’s Award for Best Chef
in The Great Lakes Region (2009) we are certain there are more great things on his horizon.

Located in the heart of Cleveland’s cultural center, the Baricelli Inn is a turn of the century landmark in University Circle. This unique and beautiful brownstone mansion offers guests an award-winning dining experience and exceptional overnight accommodations.

The food at “Bistro 185” includes ethnic favorites with a twist and multi–cultural cuisine, from a homey chicken paprikash to Mediterranean style lamb shanks. Featured items change daily based on fresh produce, meats, fish and poultry.

The Blue Point Grille lights up the corner of West Sixth and St. Clair Avenues in the heart of Cleveland's historic Warehouse District. The Blue Point is the place to see, and be seen. Voted Cleveland's Best Seafood Restaurant every year since it opened, the Blue Point has a well-earned reputation for excellence in fine dining.

Bob Evans Restaurants are known for its signature favorites like The Rise & Shine breakfast, sausage gravy 'n biscuits, and turkey and dressing. Also, known for its signature seasonal favorites, Bob Evans Restaurants offers up favorites like chicken salad, Bob Evans Bob-B-Q, pumpkin pie, among many others. Bob Evans has something for everyone at breakfast, lunch and dinner.