A foodie visits Cleveland and finds it very tasty, and an awful lot of fun!

Forays of a Finance Foodie is a blog by a food-loving former finance sector worker. Here's an extract from her post on a visit to Cleveland:

Luckily, this was the case because Cleveland is so much more than just sports and rap music – in fact, there was a ton of stuff to do and see for [someone] like me (plus there was also a ton of great food to eat!). Check out some of my tips on how to have an unforgettable Cleveland vacation, after the jump!

Must See
…The Women Who Rock special exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. This exhibit -- on display from now until Feb 26, 2012 -- details the contributions that women musicians have played in rock and roll throughout the years as well as their role in shaping music culture to as we know it today. What was my favorite part? Seeing all the fashions worn by these starlets at their various concerts, media appearances and album covers (included in the mix: Lady Gaga’s infamous and stomach-churning meat dress from the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards!).

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd, 216-781-7625 www.rockhall.org

Also don’t miss…

…A tour of Great Lakes Brewery, the 22nd largest craft brewery in the USA. This free to the public tour (reservations are a must though) gives visitors a first-hand look on how Great Lakes beer is made. Of course the best part comes after the tour – sampling all the beer at Great Lakes’ on-site pub! I recommend the Lorelei Dunkel Weizen – its nutty roasted notes and banana undertone is great for the non-manly beer drinker (like myself).

She also recommends some eateries (of course):

…Dinner at the Flying Fig (or “The Fig”, as per the locals’ affectionate nickname for the restaurant). Owner and Chef Karen Small’s restaurant is known in the community for being a pioneer in the locally grown movement and features fresh ingredients from farms just a few miles away. …Dinner at the Flying Fig (or “The Fig”, as per the locals’ affectionate nickname for the restaurant). Owner and Chef Karen Small’s restaurant is known in the community for being a pioneer in the locally grown movement and features fresh ingredients from farms just a few miles away.

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…A make-your-own gourmet hot dog and tater tots at Happy Dog. Don’t let the dive bar-esq interior fool you – all these dogs and tots are created by 2010 James Beard Foundation semifinalist Chef Eric Williams.

Read in full HERE.