Drew Carey. Arsenio Hall. Gerald Levert. John D. Rockefeller. Paul Newman.

Cleveland has no shortage of famous natives. Few, however, have done as much (on the internet) to promote issues of National interest than Michael Williams. An American patriot, a dog lover, and a keen observer of history, Mr. Williams’ brand of comment and wit has informed many a reader of the wonders held within the great United States. Through all his travels (real and virtual), Williams has never forgotten his Ohio roots.

I first visited Cleveland in 1998. The trip was short, an 18-hour stopover to attend a Cavaliers game on my way to the inaugural Big Ten Tournament in Chicago. Informed by a guide written by Indian great Kenny Lofton (his advice - attend a game, eat at Frank and Pauly’s, go the the Rock Hall), I discovered a city rich with sporting and musical culture; I found the city much more than “a mistake on the Lake.”

Cleveland ignited a personal interest in the forgotten American City, and kick-started a string of adventures to places most travelers skip in favor of glitzy, sun soaked locales. Eleven years later, I’ve still not been back to Cleveland. The elapsed time suggests Lofton’s guide might be outdated, so I enlisted Mr. Williams to create a better, fuller list of recommendations. Given his love for Cleveland, he is perfect subject for our new Selectism travel series - A Weekend at Home.

And, given Steve Harvey’s recent baldness, Williams now boasts the best hair of any living Cleveland native.

What follows is a list that hits all the key points of a successful city guide - sports, culture, shopping, and dinning - and the greatest sports interview in fashion journalism history.

SL: What do you love about Cleveland?

MW: Cleveland is an underdog city. Growing up there you come to accept people that aren't from there (or don't have a connection to the area) will shit on it. This is why anytime you meet anyone from Cleveland they will be extremely proud of their hometown. Also, Cleveland has one of the most torturous sports histories of any city in America, or the world for that matter. It's not just our baseball team that hasn't won a championship in half a century, every major team has a history of crushing defeat and failure. John Elway, Michael Jordan, Bernie Kosar, Earnest Byner, Craig Ehlo — these are some of the names that haunt the hollow core of one of America's forgotten industrial cities. Not to even mention that scum bag Art Modell. Actually, it was really great to watch to Cleveland play in the World Series this year when CC Sabathia faced off with Cliff Lee...

I like to be the underdog because you never take anything for granted and nothing is handed to you.

SL: What misconceptions about the city would you like to dispel?

MW: God where to start. Cleveland is a great city with a lot to offer and you can live in an amazing house for next to nothing. Eventually, I will hopefully get the chance to move home and give my kids the same experience I had. No matter how long I live in NYC, I will always be a Clevelander and never a New Yorker.

SL: Scott Brooks... how do you rate his career in Cleveland?

Wouldn't you rather talk about LeBron coming to NYC? Listen, he may very well leave but I seriously doubt that he will come to New York. The Knicks are the worst run organization in pro sports. He is already a massive brand and doesn't need to come to a "bigger market" to make a fuck load of cash. My money says he stays in Cleveland.

SL: Will the Indians ever take the World Series again?

MW: Unlikely. As discussed above, Cleveland sports are troubled. Outside of Dan Gilbert, Cleveland has some of the worst owners ever. Although, I'd like to have a pint with some Aston Villa fans as Randy Lerner (who owns both the Browns and Villa) has prospered thanks to the genius of Martin O’Neill.

SL: And, would you be willing to wear a Mark Price jersey for the lead photo?

MW: No, but I will wear a Larry Nance jersey.