Mama Julianne's, Strongsville

With a family as large as Julianne's, every dinner is a special event. Growing up in a household of 11, she watched as her grandmother prepared Italian feasts for the entire bunch every Sunday. Today, Julianne not only inherits the role of the family cook, but also runs her own restaurant, Mama Julianne's, where she and her three sons give visitors a taste of the family's heirloom recipes. The menu conjures warm, fuzzy feelings with comforting plates of lasagna and chicken parmesan, and teaches the value of sharing with specialty pizzas topped with flavorful meat-and-veggie combos. Mama Julianne's also caters for special events such as birthday and graduation parties, keeping the crowds satisfied with subs and pastas.