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Iron Chef Michael Symon Hearts LeBron James

Photo: Rachel Been

Iron Chef and Cleveland native Michael Symon, who almost single-handedly put the city back on the culinary map with the opening of his first restaurant there (Lola) in 1997, is hoping that the old adage proves true: the way to a man's heart is through his stomach.

The object of Symon's (and, these days, most other Clevelander's) affections is NBA superstar LeBron James, who this summer is up for free agency. Rampant speculation has the two-time MVP landing anywhere from the New York Knicks to the Los Angeles Clippers-or staying put with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

On Tuesday, Symon posted a heartfelt (some might say gushing; others desperate) open letter to James on his Facebook page. "I first off would like to thank you for what you have done for the fine city of Cleveland," the letter begins. "You have created a energy downtown that has not been seen in years and have allowed businesses to thrive beyond their wildest dreams."

More after the jump.
Symon then enters into a kind of bromantic rhapsody: "I truly believe regardless of where you go championships will follow because you are just that damn good and that each city will embrace you (although not as much as Ctown...lol)." But the bombshell (for foodies, at least) is inexplicably buried in the P.S.: "I've never really been one to beg or bribe but if you do choose to stay I'll come over once a month to cook up an Iron Chef style dinner for your family and friends!!"

Too bad Facebook doesn't allow for heart-dotted i's.

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Tags: featured, iron chef america, lebron james, michael symon

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tony

6-04-2010 @8:47AM tony said... he must need a dishwasher,ha ha
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saigondash

6-04-2010 @9:16AM saigondash said... Does that mean a size large serving of sauted crow?????? Ended with a nice "cry baby, I want it my way" pudding??????? He needs to take his toys home and let his mama pat him on the head and tell him he is still the "king". Well, the king is a joke.
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WminPhoenix

6-05-2010 @10:50AM WminPhoenix said... In the final analysis James is only a basketball player. Does he create jobs, own industries, bring in outside businesses? Cleveland should stop banking their existence on a sports entertainer and seek out companies to create jobs that have meaning.
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Leslie

6-05-2010 @6:04PM Leslie said... I used to like chef Symon... but not anymore!!! He can redeem himself if he gives Lebron diarrhea. GO LAKERS!!!!!
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