Slyman's Restaurant

"Slyman's menu has a long list of lingo for ordering your corned beef sandwich. This one is 'natural,' meaning plain. Other options are 'mummy' (mayonnaise and mustard), 'smurf' (Swiss cheese and mustard), 'wack' (on whole wheat instead of rye), and 'grill brick' (griddle-sizzled bread only, hold the corned beef)."
Michael Stern






"The corned beef Reuben is the best! More than enough for two people, it has both the famous corned beef and the added flavor of a Reuben. "
Jonathan Maxwell



"The corned beef is carved fresh in front of you. "
Jonathan Maxwell



"Slyman's is located in an historic old building. It's a shame I forgot to ask what it once was. "
Jonathan Maxwell



"Like the corned beef, brisket is sliced thin. But any resulting dryness is compensated for by cascades of gravy."
Michael Stern



"Glass brick windows are big in Cleveland. This picture makes the dining room at Slyman's appear to be a meditative place. It is not. It is loud and happy."
Michael Stern



"An endangered species: the old-fashioned urban deli."
Michael Stern