The Porky Fries at Oasis Diner aren’t just a side dish – they’re a main event, a headliner, the culinary equivalent of a rock star taking center stage while lesser appetizers merely warm up the crowd.

Slyman’s Restaurant and Deli in Cleveland, Ohio, specializes in creating exactly these kinds of moments. When it comes to legendary sandwiches in the Midwest, few places command the reverence and ...