Mr. Hero's Romanburger has a new running mate

• It comes in three varieties, BLTE (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Egg), Chicken and Bacon, and a spicy Nashville Hot Chicken, and costs $5.75 a piece.

Verdict: Chicken and waffles in sandwich form.

• Tastier than I'd expected, and though not cheap, still a far better value than the mini "Buds" released last year.

Between the buns: The "Authentic Belgian Waffles" weren't as firm as I might have liked, but they had an appealing maple flavor that reminded me of the McDonald's McGriddle.

The bottom line: If you're going to Mr. Hero, you should be ordering the Romanburger with waffle fries.

• But it's touching to see Cleveland's fast-food chain, now in its 60th year of operation with more than 100 locations, trying to make a splash.