Only in Cleveland

     One of Cleveland's most famous foods it the Polish Boy sandwich.  It has been described by Jane & Michael Stern this way:  

     "Its main ingredient is a massive length of crisp-cased, juice-spurting kielbasa.  It is packed into a bun along with French fries and coleslaw, and the whole, huge cylinder of food is sopped with radiant barbecue sauce."


     While the sausage is typically grilled, some establishments will quickly deep fry it after grilling.  Oh, there is a strict rule that the kielbasa can be only a genuine beef polish sausage.  And don't even think of adding extras like cheese, peppers or sauerkraut.  That is strictly verboten!


     You might think that utensils would come in handy when eating a Polish Boy, but experienced customers know better.  They simply roll up their sleeves, lean forward and have plenty of paper napkins at the ready!