Cleveland Food Memories: A Nostalgic Look Back at the Food We Loved, the Places We Bought It, and the People Who Made It Special

by Gail Ghetia Bellamy

Remember when food was local? Cleveland companies made it, and local people sold it and ran the restaurants where we ate it. Now, take a delicious trip into the past. This book collects the fondest memories of Clevelanders who still ache for treats from the past, like … Richly illustrated. “Be prepared to be hungry, not only for your favorite foods, but for the special times from your childhood.” — Currents

Genres: Nonfiction

114 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2003

Reviews

[Oriana Birdy · Rating 5 out of 5]

everyone go read all of my Aunt Gail’s books and fall in love with Cleveland, OH *threat*

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is more of a 3.5 and a fun book to pass around or use as jumping off points for family gatherings. I've sent it on with my Mom figuring it will spark some lively conversation at her local Senior Center. It features restaurants, bakeries, food businesses and supermarkets that are no longer around from the past century.

You spend pages wondering if your favorite will be mentioned or if you'll say, "Huh, I didn't remember that." Lots of great pictures and reminisces of local Clevelanders. My biggest criticism is that Bellamy uses way too many relatives in her books.

A fun read if you grew up in Northeast Ohio.

[Sally January · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent, very thorough, was fun to sit back read and recall so many fond memories of visiting Silver Grill and Hough Bakery. Thanks Gail, I still remember hopping onto the rapid transit with you and sipping on a Frosty. Great Book.
Sally "Darling" Zabel

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun, quick read for those who grew up in Cleveland.