"Cleveland was known as a man of simple tastes. He didn't serve wine at White House dinners unless guests were present, and often eschewed ostentatious food. In the most famous instance, Cleveland sent his valet to trade his dinner for what was being served in the White House service quarters; a plate of corned beef and cabbage, which Cleveland historically said was the best food he'd had in months."
"Scratch-made corned beef isn't a high brow food but offers unparalleled comfort. It is the type of simple foods Cleveland is said to have craved: 'I must go to dinner,' writes Graff of Cleveland, 'but I wish it was to eat pickled herring, Swiss cheese and a chop at Louis' instead of the French stuff I shall find.'"
Grover Cleveland, often overlooked in American presidential history, served two nonconsecutive terms and was known for his simple tastes and lower tariff policies. His preference for comfort food, particularly corned beef and cabbage, exemplified his austere lifestyle. Cleveland's political career began as mayor of Buffalo and later as governor of New York. His approach to tariffs was significant, as he advocated for lower tariffs to reduce living costs, contrasting with his opponent Benjamin Harrison during the 1888 election.
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