Cleveland Ethnic Eats 8th Edition by Laura Taxel | Cleveland Books | Gray & Company, Publishers | Guide and Gift Books about Cleveland, Northeast Ohio, and Ohio.

Description

The 8th edition of this popular dining guide introduces a world of exotic cuisines— right here in our own backyard! These 356 authentic ethnic restaurants and markets (from more than 60 different countries and cultures) are recommended by the experts: Cleveland's ethnic citizens themselves. Laura Taxel found out where they go for an authentic meal; her book shares those delicious discoveries. Detailed listings tell what you'll find when you go, from menu items and specialties to prices, hours, ambiance, attire, and parking. The 8th edition's listings have all been updated, including 58 new listings.

Reviews

Dipping into Laura Taxel's book is like putting on a pair of magic glasses. Before, Northeast Ohio is meatloaf and peas. After, it's a colorful melting pot of Jamaican jerk wings and Hungarian stuffed cabbage, of reggae in the back room and curried goat in the kitchen . . . Cleveland Ethnic Eats is more than just a guide to ethnic grocery stores, carryouts and restaurants. It's a glimpse of the people and cultures that season life in Northeast Ohio. — Akron Beacon Journal

The best guidebook to the ethnic cultures of Greater Cleveland - the only guidebook, really - has been updated to reflect a changing city. Follow the food and you will discover the culture. . . Taxel scouts restaurants, trattorias, markets and cafes in the region's ethnic communities, soaks in the ambience and often interviews the Old World owners. Then she compiles what she has learned into a one-of-a-kind guide. — The Plain Dealer

Without question, this book is an indispensable and exhaustive catalog of Cleveland's bountiful ethnic food culture. Consider it an ethnic restaurant-only version of the Yellow Pages, only more descriptive and detailed . . . Adventurous cooks will make the most of Taxel's listing of ethnic markets, which are often shopped exclusively by immigrants in the know, and are crucial resources for hard-to-find ingredients. — Free Times

One food volume that will always sit securely on our shelves is Laura Taxel's "Cleveland Ethnic Eats," a scrumptious and well-thumbed paperback that describes 380 Northeast Ohio restaurants and independently-owned markets serving up authentic Mexican, Asian, Italian, Hungarian, Greek, Anglo-Irish, Filipino, French, even Israeli, Lithuanian and Cajun fare. Do you crave Ethiopian, or feel like Czech? Taxel's book is an invaluable resource to dining around the world without leaving home. — Morning Journal

This lively and wide-ranging book is a welcome guide to ethnic restaurants and markets in the Cleveland area. With tips on how to find anything from Asian basil to zucchini kugel, it could be as useful to serious cooks as serious eaters. — The Plain Dealer

Can't afford a trip to Italy or China? Yes, you can. At least a culinary one. In the eighth edition of her exhaustive guide to area restaurants, author Laura Taxel takes Clevelanders on an edible tour of all the ethnic delights Cleveland has to offer, from Cuban and Salvadoran to Thai and Vietnamese, Italian, Jewish, British, French, Brazilian, Ethiopian and much more. Bon voyage -- and bon appetit! — The Plain Dealer

Taxel does her homework and research. She drives and samples. She asks friends, neighbors and new acquaintances for their favorite ethnic places. She checks out suggestions and interviews owners. I'm keeping my Cleveland Ethnic Eats book handy because I plan to return and seek those wonderful ethnic eateries. The prices are right for my kind of food: real, not gussied up, and so satisfying. — Sun Newspapers

A terrific book to have on hand when you don't know where to go for dinner on a Friday night. Keep a copy in your car. — WCPN FM Radio

No matter your culinary quest—pierogies in Parma, bouillabaisse in Beachwood, or latkes in Lorain—Taxel's good read will get you there. — The WIne Buzz

A very handy tool for food lovers all over the region . . . From Hungarian to Slovenian, from Cambodian to Ethiopian, the basic information is right there in that ever-growing book . . . A wonderful compendium of food information for Northern Ohio. — Currents

A guide so comprehensive it should be a requisite for anybody living in, visiting, or traveling through the Rock 'n' Roll Capital of the World . . . Taxel overlooks no detail in her write-ups, from menu items and specialities to prices, hours, ambiance, attire, and parking . . . But what really makes the book a must-read (besides now knowing useful trivia like where to get Pad Thai in Parma) is Taxel's ability to introduce the reader to each business. She shares personal stories, unique experiences and menu items, and the history of each entry, creating a sense of familiarity with them that makes any other guidebook seem . . . well, misguided. — Erie Life Magazine

Covers all the basics and then some . . . exceptionally easy to use and puts all pertinent information right at your fingertips. — Medina County Gazette

Find out where gastronomical treasure-troves are hidden in the strip malls and storefronts of your neighborhood, whether you live in Bratenahl or Broadview Heights. Taxel gives detailed information on 356 establishments in northeast Ohio, so you have no excuse for eating or shopping at the same old joint week after week. — Northern Ohio Live

I love this book. How many times do you find yourself sitting around asking Where can we eat tonight? not having any idea where to go. Now, with Taxel's book, you have your answer. — WQAL FM Radio

About Laura Taxel

Laura Taxel has been writing about food and the people who prepare it for 25 years. Her articles appear in local, regional, and national publications. She has won numerous Excellence In Journalism awards from The Press Club of Cleveland and the competition sponsored by the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists. In 2004, 2006, and 2008 her work was chosen for Best Food Writing, a national anthology published annually. Taxel is a member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals and the Cleveland chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier International. She still finds it hard to believe she earns a living as a professional eater. More About Laura Taxel

Contains References to:

Cleveland African Food, Cleveland Bakeries, Cleveland Chinese Food, Cleveland Creole Food, Cleveland Czech Food, Cleveland Ethnic Food, Cleveland French Food, Cleveland German Food, Cleveland Greek Food, Cleveland Indian Food, Cleveland Irish Food, Cleveland Italian Food, Cleveland Jamaican Food, Cleveland Japanese Food, Cleveland Korean Food, Cleveland Mediterranean Food, Cleveland Mexican Food, Cleveland Restaurants, Cleveland Thai Food, Cleveland Turkish Food