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© Marna Gatlin

"Cleveland rocks," as Drew Carey likes to say in his awesome hit television show. This big city on Lake Erie has undergone a dynamic urban rebirth that's often cited as a model for other cities. Believe it or not, Cleveland is now a top destination both for Americans and for international visitors. Below you will find some mouth-watering, drop-you-to-your-knees, better than sex recipes (well, almost better than sex) from some of Cleveland's *best* of the best in restaurants.

Coming to you straight from "THE BOULEVARD GRILLE".

WHITE CHOCOLATE-BLACKBERRY PARFAIT

BLACKBERRY SAUCE
1 cup fresh blackberries or frozen unsweetened, unthawed
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water

MOUSSE
9 ounces good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Baker's), chopped
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup real sour cream
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups chilled real whipping cream
Additional blackberries (for garnish)

FOR BLACKBERRY SAUCE:

Combine 1 cup blackberries, sugar and water in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil until mixture is reduced by half, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Puree mixture in blender until smooth. Strain sauce into small bowl. Cool.
FOR MOUSSE:

Combine white chocolate and 1/4 cup water in top of double boiler set over simmering water. Stir until white chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Remove top of double boiler from over water; cool 10 minutes. Stir sour cream and lemon juice in large bowl to blend. Stir in melted chocolate mixture. Beat cream in another large bowl until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into chocolate mixture in 3 additions. Cover and chill until mousse is set, about 2 hours.

Spoon white chocolate mousse into pastry bag fitted with medium star tip. Pipe half of mousse into 4 wineglasses, dividing equally. Spoon half of blackberry sauce over. Pipe remaining mousse over sauce, dividing equally. Drizzle remaining sauce over. Garnish parfaits with additional blackberries and serve.