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| - Why 5 stars? Because this might be my favorite eatery in all of downtown Cleveland.
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Granted, I have only eaten at a handful of restaurants in downtown Cleveland, but I have a hard time imagining Mabel's being topped.
When the question was fatty brisket vs lean brisket, I couldn't help but wonder if anyone in the history of the universe answered lean. They say nothing tastes as good as skinny feels, but "they" are also dirty liars. You go fatty brisket 100 times out of 100 and you don't even consider an alternative.
I also couldn't resist ordering spaetzle as my side dish, because of my affinity for German cuisine. It was really solid, and something I wish was found on more BBQ menus around the country.
The building itself is really cool - it feels like you're in the basement of a mansion. We came by after an Indians game, and it was really the perfect option, post-game. Why pay a premium for lower quality stadium food, when Mabel's is sitting right there, at your pre or post game disposal. Granted, I'm sure it's crowded before a game, but after a game with a huge crowd, we were able to be seated after a wait of only a couple minutes.
I'll definitely be back on my next visit to Cleveland!
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