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Dressing up your denim Pattern play: mixing prints Fall foliage splendor

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Designer Lines Judith Ripka La Nouvelle Bague OGI

Robert & Gabriel is about

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Watch Selection

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Alfex Lancaster

Robert & Gabriel Jewelers

Austern & Paul

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Service Coffee Bar In-House Repair Shop Bridal Registry Friendly Employees

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Inviting

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Hillcrest Hospital is ready to welcome patients to its new, fourstory tower! We’ve added 103 new patient beds and 80,000 square feet to the only community hospital in Ohio named eight times as one of America’s 100 Top Hospitals.

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More Space, More Services– and the Health Care Excellence You’ve Come to Expect

Design by Cleveland architects Westlake Reed Leskosky

Medical technology and clinical service areas have been enhanced and expanded throughout Hillcrest Hospital’s new West Tower: • 103 New Patient Beds • 12 Additional Chemotherapy Treatment Areas • Expanded Radiation Oncology

• New Southwest Entrance & Lobby • 2 New Operating Rooms • A state-of-the-art Endovascular Suite • Stylish, Comfortable Décor

And, expanded bed capacity means fewer ambulance diversions from our Emergency Department.

Visit the health campus of Hillcrest Hospital for nationally recognized excellence and quality care for every member of your family.

• Voted one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals • Recipient of Achievement of Excellence from Ohio Award for Excellence

Hillcrest Hospital 6780 Mayfield Road Mayfield Heights, Ohio 44124 For more information about Hillcrest Hospital, call 440.312.4500 or go to www.hillcresthospital.org

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Create your own legacy with expertise from Cleveland’s finest gallery, specializing in Old and Modern Masters as well as the most prominent American and International artists living today.

THE GREAT

Girl with a Straw Bowler Jules Chéret, (1836-1932), Original

LA BELLE EPOQUE AND THE CIRCLE OF TOULOUSE-LAUTREC through October 15

PHOTOGRAPHERS Oct. 22 - Nov. 28

Jackson Pollock Dropping Paint Onto Canvas, Martha Holmes for LIFE, 1949 Silver Gelatin Photograph The Violin, Dino Rosin, Glass

GLASS SCULPTURES OF DINO ROSIN November 10 to December 12

Meet famed LIFE magazine photographer Ralph Morse at Contessa Gallery Legacy Village Champagne Opening Receptions Friday, October 22nd 5 - 9 pm Saturday, October 23rd 5-9 pm R.S.V.P.: 216.382.7800

On The Edge, Mackenzie Thorpe, Bronze

MACKENZIE THORPE December 3 to January 16

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Introducing Botanica at Sterling Lakes Twenty luxury manor homes from the high $400s. Reservations begin September 22nd. Limited opportunities for unparalleled luxury living presented by Petros Homes

connect with the leader. www.petroshomes.com

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58 A natural beauty, inside and out Country home echoes beauty of sylvan setting.

By Marilyn H. Karfeld

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66 Playing with patterns Tips for adding life to rooms by mixing prints.

By Ellen Schur Brown

72 Every room a ‘living’ room Whimsical décor makes house a cheerful family home.

By Susan H. Kahn

fashion 28 The skinny on fall fashion

80 Creating a sense of warmth Natural colors and textures help bring the outside in.

By Mary Kate Hageman

Local style maven shares her favorites.

By Rae Phillips

36 Stay-at-home dad ‘suits’ himself Writer gets down to business and learns how to dress like a pro.

By Tim Tibbitts

84 A majestic Moreland Hills garden Grounds feature imported trees and Tennessee rock.

By Arlene Fine

40 Look stunning in sterling Every cloud has a silver lining, now you should have it, too.

By Stephanie Garber

88 They’ll help you contain yourself Professional organizers can create order out of chaos.

By Tim Tibbitts

42 Spas: Luxurious treatments, then and now Indulgences popular since ancient Roman days.

By Arlene Fine and Jennifer L. Slate

44 Local teens get the blues

celebrations Family of 30 observes the Sabbath in grand fashion.

By Arlene Fine

98 Give your host or hostess the most(ess) Let personality be your guide when selecting presents.

By Joanna Korman and Jennifer L. Slate

accent 102 The splendors of fall foliage Where to go to see nature’s green turn gold, red and orange.

By Fran Heller

106 Scene Out and about in Cleveland.

By Arlene Fine

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108 Israel – something for everyone A sweet trip to the land of milk and honey.

By Benny Zigdon

112 ‘Cultural’ hotels appeal to intellect Stimulating and soothing guests’ minds.

By Harold Jacobson

93 A joyous ‘Big Fat Shabbat’

B’nai B’rith Girls model fall’s dressy denim looks.

By Ellen Schur Brown

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auto 114 This one’s for the open road New Volvo S40 performs best on highway.

By Douglas J. Guth

116 Hybrid cars: Worth their wait Environmentally friendly autos use technology to their advantage.

By Linda Water Nelson

dining 118 Around the world in 80 dishes Enjoy ethnic eats and gourmet treats at local restaurants.

By Jennifer L. Slate

121 Dining guide Listings of local restaurants

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JENNIFER L. SLATE Special Sections and SOURCE Editor ROB CERTNER Chief Executive Officer CYNTHIA DETTELBACH Executive Vice President-Editor JENNIFER R. WOOMER Advertising Director SHERRY LAPINE Business Manager SHARON ULSENHEIMER Production Manager FRIDA KON Creative Director SHELLEY SCHLOSS Graphic Artist MARGI HERWALD Acting City Editor JANET DERY Associate Editor MARTHA ROSENFIELD Advertising Manager DAVID M. SELTZER Web Producer EDITORIAL STAFF

Carolee Baum, Ellen Schur Brown, Arlene Fine, Stephanie Garber, Douglas J. Guth, Susan H. Kahn, Marilyn H. Karfeld, Roberta Sears, Violet Spevack, Carol M. Splaver, Ted S. Stratton

ost fashion magazines have an annual fall fashion preview. It’s usually the thickest (and I think best) issue of the year, packed with articles, photos and ads, touting whatever happens to be “in.” In this, the third issue of jstyle, we follow suit with lots of sartorially-minded stories – and, speaking of suits, we’ll even show you how to buy one. We begin our fashion coverage with local style maven Rae Phillips, who gives us her take on designer looks straight from the runway.

If fashions for the home are more to your liking, read our helpful suggestions for mixing patterns and prints. Before you begin your holiday party house-hopping, check out our creative ideas for host and hostess gifts. Be sure to take a moment to browse our list of fantastic fall foliage sites – and then put down the magazine, get out of the house, and explore them for yourself !

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Marsha Ettinger, Ron Greenbaum, Laurie Mandell ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES

Paul Bram, Rachel Cross, Nell V. Kirman ADVERTISING COORDINATOR

Alita Michael ASSISTANT TO THE ADVERTISING DIRECTOR

Laura Malto CLASSIFIED SALES

Rhoda Brooker, Bernice Levine ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER

Christine Ulsenheimer PRODUCTION STAFF

Jennifer L. Slate Special Sections and SOURCE editor P.S.: We’re proud to announce that jstyle won a national award from the Inland Press Foundation and Newspaper Special Sections Network’s 2004 Newspaper Special Sections Contest, placing third in the new, stand-alone publications category with circulation under 25,000.

Rupal Mehra, Beverly Mindlin, Matt Narby, Steven Ollay, Glenna Rosenberg ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Diane Adams, Aida Brifman,Tammie Crawford, Alice Fingerhut, Marilyn Tobin

VOL. 93 NO.13 CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS (ISSN-0009-8825) is published weekly, with additional issues in February, March, June, September, November and December by The Cleveland Jewish Publication Company at 23880 Commerce Park, Suite 1, Cleveland, Ohio 44122 Single copy $1.00. Periodicals Postage paid at Cleveland, OH. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Cleveland Jewish News, 23880 Commerce Park, Suite 1, Cleveland, Ohio 44122

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COVER Ready, set, hike! The Rock family (Dina, David, Brandon, 7, and Logan, 4) gets ready to cheer on their favorite team. Read more about the Rocks and their home on page 72. Shot on location at Dina’s alma mater, Beachwood High School.

Cover Photo: © BRUCE ZAKE 2004

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FRANK NERO LINCOLN MERCURY ISUZU presents the ALL NEW 2005 Mercury Mariner A New Kind of SUV A Surprisingly Stylish, Smart, Sophisticated Alternative

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St. Vincent Charity Hospital

Char′i ty (-et_) n., ●

[L. Caritas, affection]

1. love toward others 2. giving of one’s self.

Charity is more than part of our name. It is who we are. Founded by the Sisters of Charity St. Augustine in 1865, our Caregivers deliver a spirit of medical care that heals not only the body, but also the mind and soul.

It’s part of our mission to serve others, giving the very best of one’s self.

In partnership with University Hospitals Health System, our mission of caring includes: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Primary, specialty and surgical care Cardiovascular, orthopedic, general and neurosurgery centers Diabetes research and treatment Teaching hospital affiliated with Case Western Reserve University Weight loss surgery – Cleveland Center for Bariatric Surgery Regional Center for Blood Conservation Rosary Hall – treatment for alcohol and other drug addiction 24/7 Emergency Care and inpatient psychiatric care

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Eton : d r a v e C l h u a o g B r i n Inviting t u o inside and

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It’s for the gourmet cook and for the home decorator.

It’s where you can play a challenging game of chess and receive a relaxing massage.

It’s Eton Chagrin Boulevard, and any way you look at it, it’s exciting and inviting, inside and out.

Robert Stark, Eton Chagrin Boulevard’s developer, has captured the essence of famous shopping districts from around the world and brought it here to the East Side of Cleveland. His goal for Eton Chagrin Boulevard is to put a “face” on

Chagrin Boulevard, Cleveland’s premier address. See for yourself as you stroll along the beautiful gardens, or step inside for a pleasant, climate-controlled shopping experience.

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So whether you’re looking for a hot new outfit or a cold ice-cream cone, head to Eton Chagrin Boulevard. Beautiful places for the sm beautiful people .

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Knitted sheared beaver jacket with fox collar from the Paula Lishman collection, exclusively in Northern Ohio at Alberts, Eton.

Lyndhurst “House Beautiful” on culde-sac. Park-like backyard. Beautiful deck off kitchen. White kitchen with vaulted ceiling and corrian countertops. Family room with wood burning fireplace with raised hearth. Wet bar and beamed ceiling. Call Peggy Garr, Realty One, 216-831-7342

If You Don’t Know Ohio’s Top Realtor* From Adam…

You Really Should Meet

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If you want the upper hand when buying or selling your home, just ASK Adam.

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Join Block Bros. at Home in celebrating thirty years of offering the finest European linens for bed and bath. On your next visit, enter to win a $1000 Block Bros. at Home gift certificate! Eton Chagrin Boulevard, 216.360.8600.

Provocative.

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Gold and silver jewelry

by Calgaro.

At Berger & Silver Jewelers.

Jenne Maag, luxurious women’s suiting and separates, exclusively available at Fibres in sizes P-XL.

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Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar offers the best in steakhouse dining – prime steaks, chops, fresh grilled fish and chicken – with a unique and notable wine list featuring 100 fine wines by the glass.

For a truly memorable evening for larger groups, a private dining room is available.

The Annikki Karvinen Collection. Pick for yourself shades, emotions and enjoy! Find it at Bonnie’s Goubaud.

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GO AHEAD,

OPEN UP YOUR NIGHT AND LET IT BREATHE A BIT. Treat yourself to an evening of world-class wine and prime steaks in a relaxed, inviting atmosphere. Fleming’s offers 100 wines by the glass and a knowledgeable staff to help you choose. It’s a perfect night of food, wine, and friendship every time you join us.

WHERE EVENINGS OUT BECOME MEMORABLE TIMES.

A flemingssteakhouse.com FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR

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Like no other house in the city.

Unsurpassed views of Lake Erie. The finest quality and attention to detail.

Extraordinary 1st floor master retreat.

Lower level movie theater. Exquisite décor. Home is being sold furnished. $11,000,000. Call Adam Kaufman 216-831-7370.

Solomon’s does clothes too! Plus, swimwear, cover-ups, intimate apparel and more. Fall sale now in progress.

After 30 years, everything old is new again!

Visit during our anniversary Enter to win $ 1000 in Signoria Italian bedding*

FINE EUROPEAN & NORTH AMERICAN OUTERWEAR & ACCESSORIES

Save 20% off all Signoria bedding from 9/30 to 10/16 EXTRAORDINARY LINENS AND HOME COUTURE FOR THIRTY YEARS...AND COUNTING

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From invigorating soaks and soothing massage to chic hair, skin and nail therapies, Europa’s blissful treatments nurture body, mind and soul.

Experience Europa International Salon & Spa by calling 216-292-6969.

The Stone Oven at Eton offers all homebaked goods to complement their extensive espresso and coffee menu. For lunch and dinner, their sandwiches, salads, and homemade soups are awesome. The atmosphere is hip - not trendy - and comfortable for meeting friends or business associates.

Macaroni...

Cleveland’s fashion leader for children for over 20 years.

hot soups for cool days

Race you to Macaroni First one there gets the best wardrobe!

Girls- infants thru juniors Boys- infant thru 20

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Shaker Heights The meticulous attention to detail and commitment to resident satisfaction makes living at Blair House unlike any other apartment community. Blair House features: • 54 large luxuriously appointed suites • Elegant entrance lobby • Gracious and attentive staff • Parking garage with 24-hour attendant 19601 Van Aken Blvd. (near Van Aken Shopping Center)

Lyndhurst Ideally situated at Cedar Rd. and I-271, Sherri Park is just minutes from the best shopping, dining and entertainment of the east side.

Luxurious amenities include: • Elegantly furnished lobby • Balconies or patios • Heated outdoor pool • On-site fitness center • Heat and water included

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Beachwood Spacious apartment suites, beautiful landscaping and outstanding service make DeVille one of the premier communities on the east side!

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Luxurious fabrics and trims, especially fur accents, are abundant this season.

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Rich? Poor? Sexy?

Puritanical? ’50s? ’70s? Pointed toes?

Rounded toes?

Fashion is all about change and choices, which moves us to start our quest for the newest and best fall fashions long before the leaves begin to color.

And what will you find at your favorite stores? For designer looks, there’s always ultra-chic, slightly Southwestern looks by Ralph Lauren; glamorous, romantic looks by Louis Vuitton (yes, they do fashion, too – not just those LV purses you see all over); and jackets that look just like the ones at our Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum – the ones that Elvis wore.

If you haven’t been to the museum lately, go! You’ll see where a lot of designers were inspired – Valentino’s long gown for Aretha Franklin, not to mention a dress for Tina Turner, and quite a few of the Supremes’ clothes (sixth floor) look a lot like this season’s runway fashions.

Most designers get their inspiration from couture looks, and sometimes they reach the stores before you even see the couture. Have you passed by some of the chain stores in the mall recently? If you haven’t, go see what’s new there – the look is no longer just khaki and denim.

Instead, lots of very fashion-wise looks now grace the window displays and racks, all inspired by couture or designer looks.

Outerwear Thanks to last year’s very cold winter, and with the number of coats being shown on the European runways, you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to find an exciting array of coats.

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who think most coats look like their mothers’, there will be some different “cool” looks, and they will be affordable. If you can’t afford Perry Ellis, look for Perry Ellis Portfolio at a realistic price.

Ellen Tracy has great-looking leather coats. She also designs outerwear in precious wools like angora, alpaca and cashmere.

Then there are her signature Kimono pant coats, some done in iridescent down.

Trench coats are probably the most versatile piece of outerwear you can have in your wardrobe. You’ll see them in all lengths and in many fabrics. They are a great deal more than just a raincoat! Liz Claiborne, for example, does a fingertip “car coat” that looks great.

Every fashion article this season stresses luxury. A prime example is the abundance of fur in coats, trimmings and accessories. The bolero, shrug, and capelet seem to be the buyers’ favorite evening cover-ups. Look for them everywhere. As for fur purses, look for one by Isabelle Fiore, or check out Oscar de la Renta’s very large, blonde mink creation. You’ll even find shoes with fur ankle straps.

Skirts and dresses Skirts and dresses are returning with a bang! They began to appear last fall and winter, but not with the importance they achieve in 2004-2005.

Shop for a pencil skirt. That’s a slim skirt that should end from just below to an inch or two below the knee.

They’ll probably be in stores before you even read this and can be found from Perry Ellis at $98, to $700 by Zac Posen.

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and Zara. I just learned H&M will have a store in Crocker Park, Cleveland’s new West Side lifestyle complex scheduled to open Oct. 29.

H&M does new looks at “realistic” prices and, while the garments will not last forever, neither will the look.

As for dresses, a great many will be fit and flare, reminiscent of the 1950s.

Some are reminiscent of trench coats.

Regarding what to wear over that pencil or flared skirt, two things come to mind. I personally vote for a twin sweater set. They’ve been plentiful in my own wardrobe for the past two years, and they are gaining importance this year. Some are beaded; some are furtrimmed. It is definitely a great look for this fall. You can also put your coat over a sweater set without get-

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The second “hot” trend is jackets.

Since many silhouettes are getting longer, shorter jackets make for a more pleasing proportion. Another nice feature about the “shrunken” jacket, provided it’s not too heavy, is that a coat can be worn over it. Jackets are sufficiently versatile to wear in Florida as well as Cleveland – or anywhere in between.

You’ll also see a fair number of cropped pants in the stores. They were good for summer, and, in herringbone, tweed, solids and plaids, they remain important for fall/winter. The cropped pant is being worn with heels. In designer wear, Max Azria and Chaiken look great, although this look should be available at all prices.

In fabrics, tweeds are dominant.

Coats, cropped pants, pencil skirts and dresses are all being shown in tweeds.

These are not the heavy tweeds of the past; a great many are in soft, comfortable blends, pastel colors and feminine silhouettes. Ralph Lauren shows many of them, and Womyn has a new-looking skirt with detail at the hem

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Last year, a handful of purses appeared in fur. This year, you will see a lot more.

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shoulder chain of gold to match the huge, folded ring closing. Louis Vuitton has that familiar logo in suede in a longer, rectangular shape that looks exciting and new. Hermès does a satiny leather purse that is big. Valentino uses striped black-and-white faux fur for one of his offerings. Most of the daytime purses are large.

Think big for some of the belts, as well. Ralph Lauren does one that is Western looking; silver with turquoise trim in his hands becomes chic. A striped ribbon, about one-and-a-half inches wide (long enough to make a nice bow), adds newness to some of the masculine looks. Try the rib-

bon belt on either a pencil skirt or cropped pants for an up-to-date look.

In shoes, those very pointylooking pumps are being replaced by a rounded toe. The real new looks in footwear also demand some interesting stockings, which appeared last year, but nowhere in the quantity you will find this year. Look for KB2

by K. Bell, which I really liked, and fishnets by Gina Group. Check out the screen-printed Look from London that appear to be laced up.

The most important jewelry trend appears to be pearls. Not the threestrand, Barbara Bush kind, but a varied group. Aside from the usual 16-inch to the nearly waist-length ropes of pearls, you will find strands wrapped in sheer netting, trimmed with a ribbon bow, or tied with ribbon. Some pearls are inset with stones, such as jade or turquoise.

Also look for faux pearls, not nearly as costly, done in similar looks.

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If pricey couture is realistic for you, check out Chanel, Gucci, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana and others (you can do this on style.com). If you look carefully, you can spot trends that will filter down to what-

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Vern Ticknor helps the writer try on a navy suit.

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’m a stay-home dad. I’ve read 4,000 little kids’ picture books since I read my last job description, and over the last three years I’ve spent exponentially more hours and energy dressing my children than I have dressing myself.

But I have to admit, even though I don’t have to wear a suit often, I have grown a bit embarrassed about wearing the same suit to every single formal occasion to which I’m invited. So when I accepted this assignment on how to buy a man’s suit, I knew the temptation to indulge in some new threads would be intense.

Short suited: The one- (or two-) suit man My first stop is at Vern Ticknor’s elegant Beachwood Place men’s store, Ticknors.

Ticknor points out that as a guy with only one suit, what I need is maximum versatility, which my charcoal-grey plaid suit isn’t giving me.

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solid black one,” Ticknor explains. “Solid black is going to work for the High Holy days, (but it will also work) even when there’s a black-tie-optional (event). It’s the closest thing to a tux there is.”

He shows me how to dress the suit up with a fancy shirt and cuff links. Then he shows me how to turn the suit coat into a sport coat and pair it with four different pairs of slacks, equaling four different looks.

“The largest investment is in the coat,” says Ticknor, “so by adding different pants, you get the largest stretch out of your investment.”

Suit Number Two also needs to be in a solid color, Ticknor insists. He shows me a gorgeous Kenneth Cole in a color he calls “dark khaki.” It has enough black threads in the fabric that it mixes and matches gorgeously with the solid black, resulting in what Ticknor calls “four outfits in two.”

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bears his name, also states that you want your first suit to be a solid – black, navy or grey – but if you want a slightly sharper look, you can get away with adding an interesting texture. For example, a tight waffle weave adds a slightly more distinctive look, but still allows you the flexibility to “wear almost any color shirt, tie or pattern with it,” he explains.

DiBlasi urges men to think of that first or second suit as a worthwhile investment.

“You’re probably going to be wearing it a lot, so you’re better off investing in a better suit,” he says. “Better suits last longer and look better after dry cleaning.”

When clothes make the man: Building a business wardrobe Back at Ticknor’s, surrounded by all these beautiful suits, I allow my imagination to run a little. “OK, I’ve got my solid black and my ‘dark khaki’ suits. Now I’m building a wardrobe for business. Where do I go from here?” I ask.

Ticknor urges customers who wear suits every day for business to “stay with allseason suits until you’ve got at least four” before choosing a seasonal suit. So, in addition to two solids, Ticknor next adds a grey

with a tick weave or a pin-stripe pattern (so the suit already in my closet, though aging, is at least a decent #3) and a solid navy “as a work horse.”

Suits are expensive, and if you’re just starting out, you may not have the wherewithal to afford the wardrobe you want to project the image of success. How do you build that wardrobe?

Jim Bradlin of James Clothiers at Landerwood advises that if economics are a factor, “Shop your better stores when they have their sales – especially if you’re on a tight budget.” On the other hand, he adds, “If budget constraints aren’t an issue, go to the best stores and buy the (suit) you like the best, because it will pay for itself over the years.”

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“The flat front is a much more slimming model, and most men look better in a flat front,” asserts Madda. “Most men haven’t experienced the precision of today’s fits. They’re still wearing their old suits.”

The other way to add some zest to your wardrobe is with fabrics.

“You’ve got to have your foundations. Once the foundation is established, fabrics that are outside the norm of classic looks get noticed,” says Madda, who recommends considering a seersucker, a linen, linen blends, or light colors, certainly for cruise wear, winter getaways, spring and summer.

Joe DiBlasi notes that “luxury fabrics” can make a statement and that “strong stripes” are a coming trend.

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don’t originally get off the rack.”

Bells and whistles? Side vents (rather than the standard single vent in the back); pic stitching (a little extra hand stitching around the edges); or custom styling, such as working button holes on the sleeves. All can give a suit a distinctive look.

Whether you’re buying your first suit, building a wardrobe for business, or trying to add some life to a well-established wardrobe, the most important thing to remember is the purpose you want the suit to serve.

“Rather than going out with an exact idea of ‘what suit am I going to get today?’ it’s more important to decide ‘what am I going to use this suit for?’” says Ticknor.

I ask Ticknor to call me when the new line of navy pin stripes comes in. Do you think my kids will like them better than my jeans and T-shirts? j Looking for a few good suits? Try these fine stores: • J. DiBlasi’s 440-247-4322 • Kilgore Trout 216-831-0488 • Ticknors Men’s Clothiers, Beachwood Place 216-514-7848

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or years, white and yellow metals were successfully segregated by those who dictated the rules of fashion. Yellow gold was the standard for those who wanted a polished, sophisticated look, and white gold or silver was designated for more casual wear.

One never, ever mixed those metals. But fashion rules have changed to the point where there are no rules, says Sherry Rinaldi, co-owner of Rinaldi Jewelry.

“Everybody under age 40 wants white metals now,” Rinaldi says. “White metals are more youthful-looking. Top jewelry designers are mixing and matching metals, like using sterling silver with 14k gold accents. And people are wearing silver or white-gold pieces mixed with yellow pieces.”

To keep up with the surge in demand for silver, the Rinaldis are featuring “higher-end silver lines” by designers like Nicole Barr and Alisa. Alisa’s sterling-silver pieces often have basket weave or cable designs with 18k gold accents, gemstones and, occasionally, diamonds. In addition to diamonds and gemstones, Nicole Barr uses lacquer accents in some of her sterling silver pieces.

Also popular right now is the “Daring Diamonds” line, which features sterling silver with diamond accents. Rinaldi intended them for graduation gifts, but, to her surprise, most of the buyers have been “mature women” who are interested in adding some silver to their jewelry collections.

People love silver because it’s fun, wearable, and affordable, says Chad Schreibman, who has been carrying sterling-silver jewelry for the past 10 years at

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The multiple-strands look is very popular because it can be casual when worn with jeans, or add a touch of sophistication when paired with a black suit for evening, she says.

People used to associate silver with “junk” imported from Mexico, says Bruce Botnick, owner of Robert & Gabriel. That mindset, he says, is grossly inaccurate and changing quickly. He carries upscale sterling imported from Israel and Germany, and adds that jewelry designers of international renown are now featuring silver in their collections.

Just back from a jewelry convention, Botnick reports that cuff bracelets, bangles and dangling jewelry – all available in silver – are trendy looks for fall. “Woven silver mesh is hot for this fall, as well as long earrings that dangle and move,” adds Marcy Hayes from Michael W. Hayes Jewelers.

Gumball-sized necklace pendants featuring sterling-silver balls counterset with cubic zirconias that sparkle as the ball rolls are currently in high

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his family’s jewelry and gift store, Alson Jewelers. Alson currently features silver jewelry by designers David Yurman and John Hardy.

Yurman, who designs bracelets, rings, necklaces and pendants, often uses blue topaz, amethysts, peridots or other stones in his all-silver, or silverand-gold pieces. His signature line is his cable collection – thick strands of twisted silver that are sometimes accented with semiprecious stones.

John Hardy’s collections are as interesting as he is, says Schreibman, noting that the famed designer moved from Canada to Bali about 15 or 20 years ago. Hardy’s pieces “have a sort of Balinese look and are kind of ‘out there’ in style, more cutting edge.”

Using patterns, colors and designs reflected in nature, Hardy’s collections for both men and women are bold and exotic looking. Schreibman wears one of Hardy’s silver bracelets which, at $300, he says, “adds a handsome touch that’s certainly not very pricey.”

Randi Marks, a sales associate from Berger & Silver Jewelers, just got back from Europe; she reports that multiple “liquid silver strands” that incorporate color with silver are “all the rage there.”

demand. In bracelets, necklaces and earrings, silver pieces worn on silk cords are also popular.

The cords come in a rainbow of colors, so they can be matched with just about any outfit, and they work with casual looks as well as more sophisticated attire, says Botnick.

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Spas:

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hen Marlene Scheild turned 50, her five best friends treated her to a deluxe spa package at A.J. Millennium Spa in Beachwood. For five glorious hours she was pampered from head to toe, and she glowed for days after.

“I wonder if Cleopatra ever felt this good,” she laughs.

Cleopatra probably didn’t, but her archenemy, Caesar Augustus, might have if he indulged in the popular Roman baths of his day. During Augustus’s reign, Roman soldiers used public baths as a way of easing the pain of battle wounds. By 43 C.E., Romans began to consider the baths as a way of “providing rest, relaxation and solace to all people,” according to The Spa Association Web site, www.thespaassociation.com.

Similarly, the goal of spas today is to help clients “achieve inner peace and happiness,” says A.J. Othman, who along with Marnita Sandifer, owns A.J. Millennium Spa. “We want everyone who leaves here to feel as though they have been on a relaxing journey.”

Journeying back through time, it is obvious that when it comes to spas, the more things change, the more they remain the same.

Then …

During ancient Roman times, a visit to the bath would last several hours and would include exercise, bathing and socializing.

Roman baths would often include a restaurant or bar.

Now …

Groups of gals (or guys!) can plan entire weekend retreats at comprehensive spa resorts. Guests can participate in exercise

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classes, enjoy therapeutic skin treatments and dine on fine cuisine.

“Nothing builds a sense of sisterhood more than drinking mimosas at poolside, stepping into a whirlpool, and then following up with a manicure and pedicure,” says Kim Lee, manager of The Spa at Glenmoor, located in North Canton.

Then …

Roman baths were lavishly decorated, from mirrored walls and fine, marble-lined pools to intricately patterned mosaics that decorated the bathing areas. Natural light filled the structures, which featured high, vaulted ceilings.

Now …

Spa owners often put their personal stamp on the facility’s décor. At Eton Chagrin’s Europa International Salon and Spa, for example, owners Tanya Sigal and Mumtaz Gungor decorated their lush spa with elegant artwork and fixtures from some of Sigal’s European trips. A soothing fountain at the entrance gurgles tranquilly. A throwback to the old public baths, perhaps?

Then …

After exercising at the Roman baths, bathers would remove oil (a soap substitute for the very wealthy) from their body with a tool called a strigil. During a visit to a hot, steaming room, bathers could enjoy a “sauna” (a “shvitz”). Next was a stop at a cold-air room, which served to close pores. If they preferred, patrons could also receive massages with perfumed oils.

Now …

Skin treatments at spas today typically go beyond steam. A deep cleansing facial at A.J. Millennium Spa, for example, can include a

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skin analysis; exfoliating treatment; deep cleaning; brushing; mild enzyme steam; hand, foot and facial massage; extraction of whiteheads and blackheads; toning mask and moisturizer treatment.

Massage-wise, try a therapeutic treatment, like a deep-tissue reflexology or Swedish massage to relieve stress, reduce muscle aches, and improve circulation, suggests Glenmoor spa manager Lee. Or, just focus on your head. At Dino Palmieri Salon and Spa, a scalp massage employs custom-blended essential oils, which are rubbed into the neck and shoulder areas.

Then …

With the fall of the Roman Empire came the demise of the Roman baths. However, natural hot springs in Bath, England, which had been used by the Romans, remained a popular site for visitors seeking the waters’ healing powers. A hospital was built at the springs in the 12th century, and in 1574, a visit to Bath by Queen Elizabeth I encouraged the rest of England’s aristocracy to take notice of these waters.

Now …

Natural, organic treatments have not lost their caché with spa-goers. At Europa Spa, for example, a Thalasso seaweed and mud therapy treatment uses mud derived from the Dead Sea. The mixture is applied to the body as a detoxifying treatment and topped with herbal heating packets.

“Raindrop therapy” at Dino Palimieri Salon and Spa combines reflexology, massage and essential oils like peppermint to “help structural and electrical alignment,” according to their brochure. The essential oils help build up the immune system, explains spa technician Cheri Heinzerling.

Mineral-rich mud is employed at Glenmoor Spa, as is a French silk exfoliation treatment using marine nutrients to exfoliate and hydrate the skin.

Then …

In 18th- and 19th-century Europe, it was not uncommon for medical professionals to staff spas. Spas continued to be popular with royals, who held events like state dinners and royal weddings at opulent spa retreats. “In an effort to maintain their upper-class clientele, spas worked diligently to maintain treatments that were innovative,” notes www.thespaassociation.com.

Now …

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With a tie-dye shirt peeking out from under a lacy poncho, 16year-old Tara Polster, daughter of Scott and Cindy Polster, is ready for day or evening. “Ponchos are the one unbelievable piece for fall,” says Ellyn Wayne, owner of Ellyn’s in Van Aken Plaza. Wear ponchos straight or on an angle.

Big, chunky pearls on a ribbon dress Tara up a bit, but this woven hat dresses her down again.

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Jstyle recruited the fashionistas from the B’nai B’rith Girls chapter Beresheit to find the picks of the season.

These young women asked experts from local boutiques to dress them from head to toe in some of fall’s most up-to-date looks.

We found that looking up-to-date means pairing faded jeans with heels and dressier tops, like Chanel-influenced jackets.

Jeans no longer mean “casual,” so don’t be afraid to pair a fancy top and pointy heels with faded pants that look like they’ve been through the wringer.

In fact, our models arrived at each shop wearing pants that bore not even the slightest resemblance to original Levis. They were tighter, lower (think hip huggers), without handy patch pockets, and faded strategically to look careworn.

“Yes, that’s the look,” says Amy Catani of Knuth’s. “But wear the most comfortable fit for you. Don’t buy jeans that are fashionable if they don’t fit,” she cautions.

Jean styles for fall will be moving away from wide legs and boot cut and won’t be quite as low in the rise as we’ve seen all summer, but will still hit below the natural waist. Look for jeans in a dark color with a vintage wash to look “worn” in places, rather than an overall light wash. If this isn’t your look, don’t feel you have to slavishly abide by these rules.

“The rules are what you want them to be,” says Ellyn Wayne of Ellyn’s. “That’s what style is!”

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Top looks for tops at Fibres at Eton Chagrin Boulevard are shrugs and ponchos. This pink shrug looks perfect on Jenny Janovitz, 16, daughter of Barbara and Lee Janovitz. Heavy jewelry “fights” with the rhinestone clasp, so store manager Christina Leigh says keep your accessories simple and feminine.

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Knuth’s in Landerwood likes to mix casual and dressy pieces for a look that’s high-fashion and high comfort. Sixteen-yearold Allison Amdur, daughter of Beth Amdur, wears a Chanelinspired Cynthia Steffe jacket with velvet trim at a pricey $398.

Amy Catani accessorizes the outfit with a belt of oversized pearls on a ribbon. Anything pearl will be a hit for fall, she says.

Shoes in rich jewel tones add color and tie the outfit together.

Going to an event that you think is too dressy for jeans? Be like Mischa Barton, an actress on the popular TV show “O.C.,” who pairs flimsy beaded cocktail dresses with her denims. Keisha Redley, fashion director at Dallas Shoe Warehouse, found a perfect black dress to top the jeans of Jillian Frieder, 16, daughter of Loren and Andrew Frieder of Orange. Pair the outfit with long, dangly earrings – not necessarily chandeliers. Find pumps with high heels to match the dress or maybe bring in a new color: pink, yellow, turquoise, purple or green.

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Ellyn’s customers keep it casual, so Wayne dressed our models in sweaters and ponchos – all under $100! A solid color sweater needs accessories, so Wayne found the perfect jeweled accompaniment for this trio. She says, “mix, don’t match” the colors of your jewelry with your ensemble.

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Fur and leather are the right route for fall at Bonnie’s Goubaud at Eton Chagrin Boulevard: Jenny wears a woven fur vest from Canada, and Tara is wrapped up in a fur scarf. Underneath, they both have on lightweight black sweaters with leather trim.

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Trendy ponchos come in all lengths and shapes, so find one that’s flattering – like this striped one on Allison from Knuth’s. Ponchos can be dressy or casual and, like a jacket, take you from summer into fall. (Always wear something underneath.) Whether you wear your poncho off the shoulder or on – show off your collarbone instead of covering it with a necklace, says Catani.

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Look for “pop” colors like this unexpected bright purple under a Chanel-influenced jacket on Jillian from Fibres. This one is $372 from Louben. The three-quarter length is very flattering. Leigh added a furry bag and a fabric flower as a corsage.

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and fieldstone, with floor-to-ceiling windows providing myriad views of woods, gardens and pool, the home extols nature inside and out.

The interiors of this five-year-old home reflect a European country influence, melded with the rustic West and a bit of Southern comfort.

The family loves to vacation in Charleston, S. C., and ski in Utah and other western states, and they blended elements from both regions in their home.

Architect Anthony Paskevich designed the 10,000 square-foot-house, which sits on five acres. But interior designer Bushra Rahim was largely responsible for the home’s look, Shelly Saltzman says.

Throughout the house, the earth’s materials abound, from broad wood-

work framing doors and windows to expansive stone fireplaces. Woodland colors in shades of brown, amber and green predominate in the décor.

The Saltzmans, members of The Temple-Tifereth Israel, who have loved antiquing since they began dating over two decades ago, have furnished their home with numerous 19th century tables and cabinets.

Currently, they favor more rustic, relaxed pieces with a farmhouse flair.

Double-entry doors open to a twostory curved foyer, with faux-painted beige walls complementing the creamy limestone floors. Niches in the walls display artifacts and sculptures, and an antique grandfather clock and round drum table from the 1800s stand out from the neutral backdrop.

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Against the dark wood paneling of the nearby family room, a Markus Pierson painting of a two-faced coyote in a red pinstriped suit commands attention.

The stone fireplace rises from the hickory plank floor. Crisscross ceiling beams emphasize the room’s rustic, country-manor theme. Salt boxes, which the Saltzmans collect because of their name, decorate bookshelves.

Floral panels outline a large bow (arched) window, and upholstered furniture in earth tones provides comfortable seating.

In the adjacent great room, a striking painting by Singh of two apples against a black background sits over the fieldstone fireplace. The mantel, carved with a deer and oak branches, was sculpted in Utah.

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Stucco walls grace the upper half of the walls, with wood paneling below.

A beamed cathedral ceiling and hickory plank floors reinforce the roughhewn ambience.

A raised gallery with a beige limestone floor surrounds the great room and extends into the spacious kitchen. There, an unusual floor of mottled black, tan and rust-colored Mexican limestone sets off the buff and brown granite counters.

Shelly Saltzman, an eighth-grade English teacher at Hawken School, loves to cook and entertain, particularly in the summer. The kitchen has become the gathering spot for guests who, while perched on stools at the island, can easily chat with the busy cook. Saltzman likes to serve hors d’oeuvres in this room as guests

A painting of two apples above the fireplace adds drama to the great room.

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The dining room seats 20 in a setting reminiscent of a Tuscan courtyard. relax on an antique settee and on chairs by the fireplace, or in one of two dining alcoves.

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The shingle and fieldstone home blends looks from the rustic West and South. grounds and a limestone floor underfoot, the room feels like it’s set amidst a Tuscan villa. A hand-painted mural of an Italian courtyard, complete with stone walls, shuttered windows, vines and flowers, surrounds diners. Thick, wood crown moldings abut the equally ample ceiling beams outlining each dining area.

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tripes, plaids and patterns. Rose chintz and toile. Flowers and blocks, paisley and leaves, fruits and animal prints. It might sound like a 3year-old let loose in a design store, but properly mixed in a room, you can create a dramatic and interesting tableau with these design options.

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Look for coordinating fabrics, like stripes or a smaller version of the same pattern.

Find a geometric border print. Mix a plaid or check that has a related color.

Local interior designer Holly May recently gave a talk on “Pattern Panache� at the Ohio Design Centre. From the showroom of Brunschwig & Fils, the grandfather of mixing prints and documenting historic patterns, she suggests DIYers use a small-scale graphic like a solid. She’s also a fan of using both sides of a fabric (damasks, silks and woven fabrics are often made to be reversible) to give the room two different

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patterns that will blend seamlessly.

Manufacturers do make coordinating fabrics or “companion” fabrics that use identical color tones – but consider that a starting point, and branch off from there.

“The one mistake people make is to try to match too closely,” cautions Glowacki. “If you do everything in the same fabric, it gets very flat.”

Modern mixes “A modern look is more minimalist,” says Rob Kitay, owner of Interior Design Outlet Centre. “We mix colors rather than patterns.”

He suggests mixing leathers and fabrics with a lot of texture like chenille, so the look is clean with the depth that mixing pattern brings.

A modern dining-room set might have six leather chairs in six different colors, notes Kitay. This is an interesting, artsy mix you couldn’t pull off with traditional furniture, he

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To recommend rugs that will accent upholstery without the patterns fighting, Glassman looks at the palate of colors involved, the scale of the design (big or small), and the style (contemporary or traditional).

Area rugs can be highly patterned and colorful, so some designers suggest buying the rug first and building your room around it.

Colors and styles are often consistent through the industry, so there may be rugs made to match an upholstery fabric or wallpaper color.

If you’re afraid the geometric rug will clash with the floral sofa – ask to “borrow” it.

“With rugs, it’s hit or miss. You have to bring it home to try it,” says Austin Calvetta, president of The Floor Show. “Most of the time, people bring home several and return a few.”

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Stone floors or columns add variation and texture without actually adding additional color.

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Tone on tone, whether in a marble floor, table or rug, also adds texture and depth to a room. Built-in bookcases, popular in this area’s older homes, contribute to the pattern mix.

Mount accessories or a collection on the wall to create an interesting pattern, May suggests. One collector mixed valuable 18th-century Chinese plates with modern reproductions from Pier 1.

Tie up the windows “Window treatments introduce a whole array of new patterns and textures that finish the room and tie everything together,” says Aurelia Pelsmajer, owner of Draperies by Springcrest, a drapery and interior design firm.

“Beautiful silks in Indian patterns with rich hues are a wonderful contrast with bold prints,” she says. Fabrics too delicate or patterns too large for furniture can be perfect for framing big, bright windows.

Pleats can distort a pattern, so look for fabric that falls naturally for a graceful, formal look.

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ina and David Rock bought their Solon colonial because they loved the open space, the layout and the neighborhood but they admit they found the décor “way too vanilla” for their tastes. Built in the early ’90s, the house had been decorated predominantly in monochromatic earth tones. After living in Southern California for eight years, the 30-something Cleveland natives were particularly dismayed at the interior’s lack of color and character.

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So the Rocks decided to view the house as a blank canvas, and soon after moving in five years ago, they set about creating a lively, eclectic home with touches of whimsy. Credit goes to David, not only for masterminding most of the imaginative changes, but for executing them as well.

“We have the same taste, but David has the eye,” says his wife. “He can really visualize how things could be improved.”

The renovated basement is filled with examples of the couple’s fun-loving attitude. To make the lower level more inviting, they opened up an enclosed stairwell, cutting its side walls down to waist level and trim-

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The Rocks’ backyard, left, was planned for fun and entertaining. At right, a trompe l’oeil closet interior painted by David on the doors of the hall closet.

ming them with glass block. Black and white tweed carpeted steps lead down to a white, one-wall kitchenette. Complete with microwave, stove, refrigerator and bar sink, the mini-kitchen abuts a playroom used by the Rock’s sons, ages 7 and 4.

“When friends come over with their kids, I often serve appetizers here where we can keep an eye on the children,” says Dina.

What fun the kids must have in this well-planned, exuberant space!

Each wall of the large room is painted a different bright color – red, green, purple, yellow – echoing the swirls on the black carpeting. A blue sky festooned with fluffy, white clouds is painted on the ceiling and

the room is “furnished” with colorful Little Tykes equipment and a craft table. Red swinging “saloon” doors mark the entrance to a small storage area filled with plastic bins holding toys, games, costumes and art supplies.

“This space makes the perfect ‘backstage’ for puppet shows and plays,” says Dina.

While half of the basement is all play, the other half is work. Another large room houses a home office for David, who manages commercial and residential real estate, plus several pieces of serious exercise equipment. To counter the subterranean location, David employed a clever trick. Directly under the room’s

small, high window, he hung a mirror. Then he framed the two as one, added a valence and a venetian blind. With the slats partially open, the illusion of a full-size window is created, and a window box with wooden flowers completes the tableau.

On the main floor, the Rocks have a two-story great room dominated by a soaring stone fireplace. To further emphasize the room’s rustic character, the couple added angled, roughhewn beams to the upper part of the surrounding white wall. At the rear of the room, a wall of windows affords lovely views of the wooded backyard. To increase the sense of bringing nature inside, they painted CLEVELAND JEWISH NEWS JSTYLE FALL 2004

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Soaring stone fireplace dominates rustic great room.

Whimsical signage adds pizazz to this kitchen.

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that wall the same sage green as the textured carpeting. Replacing one of the windows with a door allowed them easy access to the yard.

Furnishings include overstuffed couches, upholstered in subtle, floralpatterned chenille in tones of gold, burgundy and green. In place of a coffee table, two large ottomans sit in between the sofas. These encourage you to stretch out and put your feet up, but they are firm enough to hold a tray of snacks steadily.

David’s sense of humor can be seen on the far wall where he hung an inexpensive wrought iron “urn” sculpture.

Dina wasn’t keen on his choice of this artifact until he painted stylized ferns growing out of it.

“We like to live in a playful environment,” says Dina, a teacher at Agnon School. “Everyone enjoys coming here.”

The living room offers several examples of David’s creative use of paint.

Punctuated by a generous bay window, the front wall of the room is painted to resemble deep red leather. To echo the view of the verdant front yard, David sponge-painted the ceiling of the bay in yellow and greens.

A plum colored sectional sofa nestles into the bay facing two comfortable gold cotton club chairs. Sitting on a white shag area rug is an enormous coffee table, another David Rock original. Salvaging a rectangular coffee table with chrome legs from his parents’ basement, he painted its wood frame a textured black and topped it with a remnant of faceted, Italian glass from a fabricating company. This became the base for a free-form, clear glass top he designed. Measuring roughly 5 1/2 ft. by 6 ft., the oversized table works well when the couple entertains.

“Everyone can put their drinks down,” says David. “We’ve even served meals in here with the guests sitting around the table on the floor.”

David’s refinishing skill is evident in a French provincial buffet which

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Outdoor dining is comfortable on large screened porch. Detail: Whimsical frog sculpture.

graces one long wall of the living room.

He painted the top to mimic shiny green granite. It is the perfect place to display family photos.

The occasional table between the club chairs also got a unique paint job – its faux bamboo legs are matte silver while the top and lower shelf are mottled yellow/purple.

Dina says their decorating mantra is “Everything is usable.”

Integrating the couple’s traditional entertainment armoire with the room’s built-in modern shelving was another challenge David met with ingenuity and elbow grease. Positioning the armoire in the middle, he refinished the fronts of all three pieces with the same textured light

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Dining room has a Mediterranean ambiance with faux stucco walls. stain. He then added molding and traditional hardware to the modern pieces to coordinate with the armoir.

In the dining room, the Rocks sought to create a Mediterranean ambiance. Above the chair rail, David painted the walls a creamy white, adding sand to mimic the texture of stucco. Below the rail, he painted the existing textured wallpaper copper

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and outlined the two tall front windows in copper as well. He “ragged” the ceiling in soft plum and added a plaster medallion from which hangs a large alabaster fixture.

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Layers of textured paint in plum and copper give the dining chairs a warm glow and are a nice foil to the fringed, off-white damask seat cushions.

When the Rocks couldn’t find a buffet the length they wanted, they improvised.

They had two long, narrow glass tops made to fit on top of four white classic pillars. This provides ample serving space without weighing down the room.

David, who has shown work in the Agnon Art Show, created three painted collages in rose and plum accented with gold, silver and copper. He “floated” them in frames and hung them above the buffet.

The kitchen had good quality, Amishmade cabinetry, but the Rocks yearned to add some pizzazz. So they re-fronted the cupboards with a stucco-like finish and modified the doors by putting glass in the top third. This allows Dina to display colorful pottery, much of which she’s made, on the lighted top cabinet shelves.

The cooktop hood got another character-building treatment. David plastered white stucco over the existing wood and added a row of white tiles with a basrelief fruit motif. Behind the cooktop, a white tile wall is punctuated by tiles featuring hand-painted vegetables. A center island features a warm, honey-colored

granite top, and the floor is beige terra cotta tile.

Over the sink, three windows overlook a large screened porch. With its weathered, barn red floor, this rustic retreat has comfortable wicker furniture with red and green floral cushions.

“In our house, every room is a living room,” says Dina. “We eat out here every chance we get.”

The first floor of the house also has a den/guest room. With its leopard-patterned carpet and Egyptian banana leaf prints, it suggests a jungle theme. A clever dresser at the end of the sofabed looks like a stack of suitcases and serves as an end table. Topping it are antique cameras and a ’50s style rotary dial phone.

To add a touch of color and whimsy to the guest closet in the hall, David painted a trompe l’oeil – hanging coats, hats and umbrellas – on the bi-fold doors.

At the end of the hall is the powder room which David says offers “something to see at every level.” To create an unusual ceiling, he pieced shards of mirror together like a giant jigsaw puzzle.

“This was quite a challenge,” admits David. “and it took a very long time to do, but I don’t sleep much.”

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er, and in the corner, his old leather suitcase is propped open to reveal vintage Cleveland newspapers.

Bright colors take over again in the boys’ bedrooms. For 7-year-old Brandon, the theme is sports in a room with bright yellow walls and a red ceiling. A printed wallpaper border of balls matches a bedspread purchased at Target.

“You don’t have to spend a lot of money to put together a look,” says Dina.

She admits to splurging, however, on a leather chair that looks like a basketball.

Logan, 4, has a room with a transportation theme. A “car” bed used for lounging sits in one corner, and the spread on the real bed is printed with stylized cars, trucks, taxis and planes. A bedside lamp looks like a traffic light, and the drawer pulls on the white laminated furniture are small red cars. The Rocks enlivened the white walls with light blue airbrushed checkered flags and bright cartoon kid decals. Wooden window boxes hold stuffed animals.

Without sinking a fortune into decorating, the Rocks turned their house from dull to dazzling, a comfortable home where family and friends enjoy a witty welcome. j

When “seated” in the powder room, one is just about eye level to a row of handmade green and blue tiles with a raised pattern. David painted the upper third of the walls matte silver, then airbrushed geometric multicolor designs in a random pattern.

In contrast to the exuberant use of color in the rest of the house, the master suite is a surprise – a calm oasis in shades of beige. David’s handiwork is again in evidence in the refinished dresser and highboy and a headboard he constructed to resemble a picket fence.

The bridge hallway has several pieces of whimsical art. In another creative recycling of an old window, David painted an interior scene and mounted it behind the glass. A black and white striped awning tops the piece, which also sports a window box with wooden flowers.

Down the hall is what Dina calls their “bed and breakfast room,” furnished with mahogany English reproduction chests that belonged to David’s grandparents.

The room is carpeted and painted white, but the bed wall gets a shot of color from a yellow and blue striped fabric stretched between a pair of black louvered wood shutters. An antique camera owned by Dina’s grandfather is perched on a dress-

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he onset of fall often means saying goodbye to some of our favorite outdoor pastimes – like taking late afternoon strolls under bright sunshine and picnic-friendly skies, and smelling the fragrance of garden flowers. In an attempt to bring the outside in, many fall collections of furniture, home accessories and art are embracing the nature-inspired scenes we often pine for during the long and blustery autumn and winter seasons.

“We’re seeing a focus on intense colors, many of which exemplify objects in nature,” says T.J. Schmitz, product developer for upholstery, seasonal furniture and accessories at Arhaus Furniture. Rich shades like butterscotch, brick red, grassy greens, mosses, mochas and chocolate tones are “in,” as are deep orange, terra cotta, olive, and robin’s egg blue.

These hues, borrowed from the flora and fauna, help create a sense of comfort. The colors of nature and greenery represent life, which “bring energy into the room, and help everything flow together,” says Doll Carroll, owner of Villa Moda Furnishings.

In furniture, some of this season’s hottest looks include Bombay chests and other pieces with doors and drawers, as well as antiques and antique representations, says Elaine Boyce, interior designer at Fish Furniture.

In furniture crafted of wood, “ashes and oaks are falling to the wayside in favor of the richer, more cherry tones, like natural maple,” Boyce says. “A shade called merlot, which is a black cherry tone, is becoming popular, too,” she adds.

Debi Danals, an interior designer at Leopold’s Drexel Heritage, likes leather sofas and chairs for their elegance, durability and comfort. One trendy piece in particular Danals fancies is a leather sleigh bed, featuring a cherry footboard and ebony leather panels.

Group a few attractive throw pillows with a leather chair to achieve a homey look, suggests Stephanie Voss, director of advertising and marketing at Arhaus.

Aside from a broad spectrum of nature-influenced shades and textures, there are also several other inspirations for this season’s looks. Voss cites Asian and Peruvian influences, and furniture that encompasses a feminine style, usually characterized by “vine-like patterns, and smaller chairs.”

Although it is difficult to pin down one “musthave” item in furniture this season, the experts offer lots of ideas for those who want to add a few key pieces to their home.

“Hand-painted pieces are great because they are versatile, work as good ways to add color to a room, and can be used as either accent or focal pieces,” Voss says. “They mix easily, and add that nice extra punch of color to a room.”

Leather panels soften the look of this cherry wood sleigh bed.

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A distressed Bombay or drawer chest “provides a unique look,” says Fish Furniture’s Boyce.

If you’re looking for a less expensive but still stylish way to create a sense of warmth in your home, accessories can help.

As with furniture, there is no single “must-have” item, says Kathy Conway, owner of carver house. “It’s not the one thing you see that is so important; it’s how it all comes together that makes a difference.” Copper and other earth tones are prevalent in many of the items she is showcasing.

Purchase an oversized bowl, and place it atop a table or counter, suggests Voss. “Fill it up with family photos, fruit, sand, or even mail and holiday cards. Having items in the home specific to their inhabitants “encourages people to interact with their surroundings, while adding a personal touch.”

If the view out the window isn’t so inviting, focus your attention on a new work of art. “Art warms up both the home and the soul,” says Steve Hartman of Contessa Gallery, and “brings hope and promise for a new season.” He cites several different themes: “Depictions of women with beautiful, flowing gowns, and light emanating off them makes people think about love and romance,” he says. “The love evoked from the painting or sculpture helps create a sense of warmth.”

Hartman also suggests choosing “whimsical pictures, like those by artist Markus Pierson, because they depict their own little inspirational stories about taking chances and following your heart.”

Seasons come and go, notes Hartman, but “finding things for the home that have meaning, beauty, and historical significance can last a lifetime and leave a legacy.” j

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During the 12 years Leebow has owned the property, he has continually added new, exotic plantings and amenities to his plush grounds.

Initially, Leebow’s acreage consisted of four deep ravines that interrupted his tree-studded property.

The ravines did not allow Leebow to have the broad sweeping lawns accented with decorative garden plots that he preferred, so in order to achieve his desired look, Leebow filled the ravines with 22,500 loads of topsoil.

With his newly configured landscape in place, Leebow and his gardeners viewed the area as an unmarked artform ready to be carved out with a putting green, swimming pool, Japanese

garden, flowing fountains and discreet garden vistas.

Leebow credits the beauty of his outdoor gardens to gardener and landscape designer Richard Butler of Butler Landscaping.

“I don’t want my gardens to be like everyone else’s,” says Leebow. “I want this garden to bloom with the most unusual, beautiful plants and trees that are rarely seen in Northeastern Ohio.”

For several years, Leebow’s interest in exotic flora prompted him to plant a grove of coconut palm trees on both sides of his outdoor swimming pool.

But despite their tropical beauty, Cleveland’s winter climate demanded the large palm trees either be housed in a nursery during the winter months or be replaced every year. This proved too much of a nuisance, so they were replaced with other, hardier plantings. These include pom-pom firs and rare specimens of weeping and dwarf varieties of trees and shrubs.

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Slabs of marbled stone from the Tennessee Mountains outline garden plots. crowned and outlined with large boulders and stones. The garden plots gracing the front lawn are highlighted with slabs of densely marbled stone harvested from the Tennessee Mountains.

These were transported by a caravan of trucks to Leebow’s home.

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makes house calls, or just some good advice from a custom-furniture maker or interior designer, don’t be afraid to ask for help.

If you’re not sure where to start, try professional organizers like Muffy Kaesberg and JoEllen Salkin. They are not only good at seeing their way through the clutter we mere mortals can only imagine being rid of, they’ve been able to turn that vision into a profitable home-based business in less than a year’s time. Their venture, Organizing 4 U, is one of a growing number of businesses capitalizing on people’s need for order in their lives.

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or home office, Snowbrick notes.

In addition to the ubiquitous entertainment centers built to house TVs, VCRs, DVDs and CDs, furniture manufacturers are offering a selection of pieces designed to help you maximize utility and storage in the same piece.

The increased market for home office furniture has led to the design of the “computer armoire,” an attractive piece of furniture which can hide a computer – monitor, keyboard, modem, printer and all – behind oak or cherry doors right in a corner of your living room.

“With pocket doors that slide back, it ends up looking like a china cabinet with solid doors,” Snowbrick says.

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Many organizers also trace an increased interest in getting organized at home to the events of September 11, 2001.

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Lorna Siegal and daughter, Kimberly, take the Shabbat challah out of the oven, top, then join other female family members for the blessing over the candles. ith the mouthwatering smell of cinnamon and sugar-laced challah baking in the oven, a pot of savory meatballs simmering on the stove and marinated chicken breasts ready for the grill, Solon resident Lorna (Witt) Siegal is on her way to preparing one of her signature Shabbat dinners.

“You are only seeing one part of what my husband, Adam, and I do to get ready for Shabbat,” laughs the ebullient Siegal.

“This kitchen was humming until late last night.”

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And the entourage that greets the queen is usually 30 strong.

“We are blessed with a very large, closely knit family on both the Witt and Siegal sides,” says Siegal. “Gathering several times a month for Shabbos is one of our special joys. These dinners have connected the cousins in such a meaningful way, they are often as close as sisters and brothers.

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The men perform the kiddush, each with his own special wine goblet. food and good cheer bustle into Siegal’s immaculate kitchen.

“Our meeting time is supposed to be 6:30,” says the evening’s hostess. “But everyone is so eager to get together and pitch in that they come early.”

Once the clan has gathered, they meet in the kitchen. Before the festive meal begins, the family, whose members belong to either B’nai Jeshurun or Park Synagogue, perform the blessings over the candles, wine and challah.

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But it’s certainly more thoughtful and fun to give something that shows you have the receiver’s personal style or personality in mind.

With the holiday season just around the corner, local shops are offering a variety of creative, one-of-a-kind items that make great gifts for the host or hostess of your next gathering, be it an intimate dinner for four or a latke party for 40. There are also many do-it-yourself gifts any hostess or host will enjoy.

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Guests looking for creative and illuminating gifts will find a variety of unusual candles in the shapes of vegetables, fruits, and animals, and all under $20 at Mulholland and Sachs. One of the coolest candles is in the shape of a Grecian urn filled with flowers. Only the center flower burns, and when it has melted P H down, a OTO /E DI center BL EA R RAN replacement GEME NT can be purchased, and the candle can be used again.

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fireplace, bring some wood logs, graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows. You can all make s’mores for an instant dessert!

For a larger gathering, purchase a bunch of disposable cameras with flashes, and pass them out to random guests. Encourage them to take photos throughout the evening. Collect the cameras at the end of the event, and promise to have them developed the next day. If you’re feeling ambitious, return the pictures to the host in a cute photo album or scrapbook.

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Does he have a heart for art?

Buy an inexpensive frame assortment from a local art-supply store. Place a favorite photo of you and the hostess in one frame and tell her to save the rest for future good times.

Or, head down to the Cleveland Museum of Art and pick up some inexpensive postcard-sized reproductions of paintings. The host can create a “mini-gallery” and update the “exhibition” as he sees fit.

For those who prefer “crafty and cool,” The American Crafts Gallery has a variety of handmade items. Cast-iron, pewter, and aluminum menorahs make perfect Chanukah gifts. Other handmade items include wooden spoons and salad tongs (about $30) and door harps ($85).

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“There are no rules in hostess giving,” says Off the Wall owner Judy Hershey, who points out that “people pick the wildest, most whimsical things” to give as gifts.

Among the store’s most popular hostess gifts are a variety of pungent-smelling soaps made to look like rocks such as marble, tanzanite or rose quartz. Also in the running are serving pieces, “funky photo albums,” grape scissors and patterned berry bowls. Most of these items range between $15 and $20.

If the hosts are nature-lovers, fresh flowers or a potted plant are always welcomed, especially when the green outdoors is covered with snow. Customize a clay pot with your own artwork or, if it’s a group gift, bring an indelible marker and have all of the guests sign the planter with holiday wishes.

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“Instead of gift items, people try to bring things that people can open, use and eat right there at the party,” he says.

He suggests a bottle of wine ($9.95 and up) or some tapenade that can be served soon after the guest walks in the door.

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For large parties, coordinate with other guests – everyone can bring a different bottle of wine to share, and you can have your own informal wine-tasting event.

Whimsical wine charms or coasters are cute, practical and available at most gift stores in a multitude of themes. Or buy a book with recipes for mixed drinks and try a few together.

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Enjoy nature’s bounty at the Cleveland Botanical Garden by sitting quietly among the flowering anemones, top, or strolling along the boardwalk in the shade of a beech tree.

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uman beings are not the only species that change fashions with the seasons.

Mother Nature saves her best finery for fall, when her lush coat of green yields to a brilliant cloak of crimson, yellow, orange and gold.

With its forested parks, gardens and arboreta, autumn in Northeast Ohio offers a visual feast within easy driving distance of where most of us live.

Listed below are some of the top viewing areas.

The Cleveland Metroparks (CMP), also known as the Emerald Necklace, rings the city in a chain of 15 green parklands or reservations.

The Metroparks has two sets of fall colors – one on the West Side and one on the East Side, explains Bob Hinkle, chief of outdoor education at the Metroparks. The West Side fall fling extravaganza occurs five to seven days later than the East Side one because of lake effect.

Not everything changes. Some plants like sugar maples, red maples, sumac and tulip trees change color, while others, such as evergreens and hem-

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locks, stay the same. (Contrary to popular belief, green leaves do not actually change color.

The green disappears, and the other pigments, which are always present in the leaf, show through.)

For Hinkle, watching nature change its wardrobe has great spiritual advantages. “Most of humankind reacts to beauty, and there is plenty of that in the fall color change,” he says.

“It’s also a reminder of the cycle of the seasons, and that human life, like the seasons, is a cycle.”

One of the most beautiful places to view fall foliage on the East Side at CMP is Tinkers Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook at Bedford Reservation, where a congregation of maples, tulip and beech trees is transformed into a breathtaking panorama of color.

Special programs for viewing fall foliage include Bedford Beats, the focus of which will be fall colors and tree identification, notes naturalist Pam Kehoe. You don’t have to get out of your car or stop, emphasizes Kehoe; even a drive through the park allows a resplendent view.

For those who enjoy a walk in the woods, another spectacular viewing area is the A.B. Williams Beech Maple Forest Overlook and Trail at the North Chagrin Reservation.

The predominant trees of this mature forest – beech and maple – become a symphony of color in the fall. The beech trees turn golden beige; the red maples and sugar maples (from

which we get our maple syrup) turn orangered.

The peak time to look at the fall colors is the third week of October, notes naturalist Deb Marcinski. Special programming includes two fall foliage hayrides to see the change.

Another East Side spot to observe autumn splendor is South Chagrin Reservation. Include in your trip a drive down Chagrin River Road, where tall trees and towering canopies cradle the roadway below.

Special programs for viewing fall foliage here include Fall Colors Bus Tours, when naturalists like Wendy Weirich tell terrific stories about the colorful history of the region.

The Nature Center at Shaker Lakes is one of the leaders in environmental education, serving more than 10,000 children and six school districts annually.

Special events at the center highlighting the changing of the seasons include The Fall Equinox, Sept. 25-26, a nature walk for families and people of all ages. Of special interest is a weekend of family nature walks, Oct. 23-24, which will focus on why leaves change color, what photosynthesis is, and why leaf litter is important.

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tion. It will hold its second annual Fall for the Garden Oct. 1-31, which includes an annual scarecrow festival, an herb fair, and the annual Bootanical Halloween bash.

Special programs include Cleveland Opera’s presentation of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and a week of Enchanted Walks. There will also be a Succot Celebration on Oct. 17.

Another horticultural wonderland is Holden Arboretum in Kirtland, Ohio, with its 3,500 acres, including 200 acres of gardens.

Holden is one of the largest arboreta nationally. It is also a designated museum, with over 6,000 catalogued plants in its living collection.

A great place for viewing fall foliage is Foster Pond, the one natural lake at Holden (all the others are man-made), which is surrounded by beech, maple and oak trees.

The Leaf Trail at Holden is open Sept. 11Oct. 16. “We mark a certain number of trees on the property, and using the key, people can identify them. Adults love this tour, seniors especially, because it’s an easy walk,” notes Virginia Kribbs, marketing communication coordinator. Fall evening hikes at Holden

offer beautiful sunsets and gorgeous color.

You don’t have to travel far to visit one of the nation’s national parks. The Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) is within an hour’s driving distance to any place in its 33,000 acres.

View fall’s bounty by riding the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, which extends from Akron in the south to Independence in the north. Or, rent a bike in Peninsula and head north or south. If you get tired, hop a train at one of the depots with your bike in tow, and ride it back to Peninsula.

Specific sites for fall foliage include the Ledges in Virginia Kendall Park, Brandywine Falls and the popular Towpath Trail, a multipurpose trail for biking, hiking, walking, running and jogging which runs alongside the old Ohio and Erie Canal.

“The beauty of the season is unparalleled,” says Deb Yandala, chief executive officer of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association. “The changes you see in the fall, you can’t see any other time of year as dramatically.”

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Cleveland Metroparks There are a number of programs, including guided and self-guided tours, hikes and walks to view the fall foliage, all of them free to the public.

The information is posted in The Emerald Necklace, the CMP monthly newsletter, available at any library or Nature Center and online at www.clevelandmetroparks.org. Or, call your nearest Nature Center. On the East Side, that would be North Chagrin Nature Center at 440-473-3370.

Cleveland Botanical Garden Call 216-721-1600, or visit www.cbgarden.org.

Nature Center at Shaker Lakes Call 216-321-5935 or visit www.shakerlakes.org.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park You can enjoy the fall colors through a plethora of guided programs on foot, by bicycle, in car or train, during the day and at twilight.

Call Canal Visitor Center at 800-445-

9667 or 216-524-1497 or visit www.nps.gov/cuva. Also, www.dayinthevalley.com is an informative site with schedules of events and lists of activities.

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Call 800-468-4070 or visit www.cvsr.com.

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens Walk through the Birch Allee to the Tea House Overlook where you can behold the dramatic panoramic view of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Call 330-836-5533 or visit www.stanhywet.org.

Holden Arboretum Call 440-946-4400 or visit www.holdenarb.org.

Lake Metroparks Places to see fall foliage include Indian Point Park, Penitentiary Glen, Girdled Road Reservation and Chapin Forest Reservation. Call 800-227-7275 or visit lakemetroparks.com. j

Join Cuyahoga County Public Library and The Jewish Education Center of Cleveland for the remaining three films in the Jewish Experience film series. A discussion led by a distinguished facilitator follows each presentation.

After the Holocaust: The First Seven Years 7 p.m.

Tuesday, September 21 FAIRVIEW PARK REGIONAL Wednesday, September 22 SOLON BRANCH Identity: The Chosen 6:30 p.m.

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Between September 7 and November 2, a display of local historic photos depicting Jewish life in Cleveland will travel to each County Library branch. The photos were taken from the 1978 book Merging Traditions: Jewish Life in Cleveland which was authored by Sidney Z. Vincent and Judah Rubinstein. The photos are part of the photographic collection of the Western Reserve Historical Society.

Programs featuring authorities on a variety of topics will be offered in library branches as well.

These progams are co-sponsored by Laura and Alvin Siegal College of Judaic Studies and will take place at various branch libraries. Visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org for more information.

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BY ARLENE FINE

Round-up for the arts Donning western duds at the Roundup for the Arts benefit for HeightsARTS are, from left, Sharon Grossman, Steve Presser and Debbie Apple-Presser.

Served with a silver spoon At the Annual Silver Spoon event for the Arthritis Foundation are Bruce and Deborah Bialer of Beachwood.

Happening at the zoo The mother-daughter team of Lauren Spilman, left, and Sydell Miller at the Cleveland Zoological Society’s ZippityZooDoo event.

Seeing fireworks The Fireworks for Scholarships event to raise funds for scholarships to Tri-C got an A+ rating from attendees, from left, David and Brenda Goldberg and Andy Randall.

Claiming their steak Howard Landau, left, and James Meltzer joined in the opening of Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar at Eton Chagrin.

Beary good party Shelly and Teri Adelman were among partygoers at the Bears Who Care fund raiser for The Gathering Place.

For a change Cast members and producers of “Menopause the Musical” celebrate their first 100 performances at Playhouse Square Center’s 14th Street Theatre.

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BY BENNY ZIGDON

or far too long, world politics denied travelers the joy of visiting the Jewish homeland ... Israel. Now, Israel is ushering in a new era, and people are returning in droves.

Israel has long been a favorite vacation spot with its many spas, luxurious hotels and resorts, not to mention its breathtaking historic sites. Israel is also a popular destination for families celebrating holidays and reunions.

And, of course, having a bar or bat mitzvah in Israel is an unforgettable experience.

Currently, one of the most requested trips to Israel starts in Eastern Europe with a visit to Warsaw, including the Holocaust Memorial and con-

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centration camp sites. On this leg of the trip, travelers visit old Jewish communities that exist today: Krakow, Budapest and Prague.

Then it’s off to Israel to spend 10 to 14 days experiencing all the wonders that the Jewish state has to offer: the modern and high-tech to the ancient and mysterious. Below are some touring suggestions. See just a few or experience them all!

• A visit to Israel should always start with the golden city of Jerusalem, Judaism’s holiest city.

What better way to observe the Sabbath than at the Western Wall?

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PHOTOS /  ITAMAR GREENBERG/ISRAEL MINISTRY OF TOURISM

Enjoy a modern hotel on the Dead Sea, left, or visit the ancient holy site of the Western Wall.

Jewish Quarter.

Venture to Mt. Herzl, where Israel’s military heroes are laid to rest, and visit the Hadassah Medical Center, where you can take in the spectacular beauty of Chagall’s stained-glass windows.

In Jerusalem you’ll find a surprising number of 5-star hotels that offer top accommodations, swimming pools and all amenities.

• Journey off the beaten path with a jeep ride through the Golan Heights to Mitzpe Gadot for a view of the Hula Valley. Visit the Syrian fortifications and follow the Syrian border (where the 1967 war took place) for a quick lesson in understanding why this piece of land is so important to Israel. See first-hand how Israel took a desert and made it

bloom by developing agricultural techniques to grow produce.

• Climb the mountainous rocks of Rosh Hanikra and take in the view of the ocean at one of the highest points in Israel. (If you’re visiting Israel in the winter, you’ll find great skiing in Hermon.)

• It’s no secret that Tel Aviv is a bustling metropolis full of vitality and fabulous shopping. Tel Aviv also boasts an array of luxurious hotels and beautiful beaches, where you’ll find many young people swimming and sunning.

Tel Aviv is also home to the Diaspora Museum, where you can trace your family roots. Visit Independence Hall, Old Jaffa, and stroll through the art galleries. Then check out Neve Zedek and walk

along the colorful, narrow lanes dotted with museums, cultural complexes and quaint shops.

• If you’re looking for a quieter, more luxurious and sophisticated place to relax, try Netanya. Many members of Knesset live in this area.

• Looking for a spa? Try Herzliya’s spas or Mizpe Hayamim in the Galilee area. Step into paradise – and feast your eyes on lush gardens, rolling hills and mountains as you sip on natural teas. Pamper yourself with the many beauty treatments offered.

For a truly unique health and beauty experience, don’t miss the mud and mineral treatments available at the Dead Sea. • Eilat, surrounded by both sea

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• Safed invites you to visit the ancient synagogues and the artists’ colony. Walk through the subterranean city and the bazaars, and then proceed to the sparkling port city of Haifa, tak-

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ing in the view of Haifa Bay, the colorful Persian Gardens, and the Baha’i Shrine.

• Drive south to Machon Ayalon for a fascinating glimpse into the activities of the Haganah (underground military) organization.

Visit the Palmach Museum or the Haganah Museum.

Feeling hungry from all the sightseeing and shopping? Israel is an international market for dining, with cuisine from Western Europe, the Middle East, Italy, China, Thailand, India and

Japan. And, all this great food is available kosher.

The Israel experience is unique.

People may travel all over the world, but they always look forward to returning to Israel. In Israel you feel a connection. You are a part of this country; your roots are here. No one belongs in Israel more than you! j For more information about trips to Israel, contact Benny Zigdon at Travel Planner by Benny, 216-831-6669 or 800-336-2757, travelbybenny@aol.com.

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‘Cultural’ hotels appeal to intellect

BY HAROLD JACOBSON

ost of the fine hotels in the world entice prospective guests with gastronomic blandishments, comely locations, exotic atmosphere, attractive décor and pleasurable entertainment.

For décor, there are few hotels that can match Paris’s venerable Meurice Hotel on the Rue de Rivoli. As for entertainment – Las Vegas’s gambling emporia provide nonstop dancers, stand-up comedians and other show-biz attractions.

While many hotels provide much to please the palate, the eye, the ear and some aesthetic faculties, only a select few offer anything to appeal to the mind and the intellect. Hence the appearance of a new kind of hotel.

This trend, which might be termed the “cultural hotel,” is characterized by, among other things, places that make available to its guests library-like dens, books, newspapers, magazines and other printed materials. The venerable but newly renovated Warwick Hotel in New York City has actually advertised a “literary evening” as one of its drawing cards.

The Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach has been holding literary meetings and book review sessions on a regular basis, and there is standing-room-only response to those sessions.

Tranquillity and serene good taste characterize the intellectual fare found at Geneva-On-The-Lake, a smallish inn tucked away on the outskirts of Geneva, N.Y., and facing the pellucid Lake Senecca.

Geneva-On-The-Lake’s quiet atmosphere must derive, in part, from its use in the post-World War II period as a dormitory and study center for priests of the Franciscan order. The pleasures of reading are reflected in the wall-size library that is found in every one of the 30 exquisite suites. Curiously, the hotel’s publicity releases do not mention the availability of its books. They should.

One of the most literary hotels in North America is found on a promontory in southeastern New York State near New Paltz. This unlikely location provides a home for the famous Mohonk Mountain House, a hotel which emphasizes its Quaker origins in the tranquillity that pervades its many facilities, including a splendid library with more than 700 vol-

Select a book from The Library Hotel’s lobby, right, and enjoy reading in the hotel’s sunny reading room, above.

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umes covering literature, political science and religion. The hotel also features mini libraries all over its capacious and rambling structure.

Management at a relatively new hotel in Manhattan – The Library Hotel (41st St. and Madison) - take the cultural trend to dizzying heights. Working with the worldfamous Strand Booksellers, the people behind The Library Hotel decided to make their institution sui generis (unique) by placing 6,000 volumes of new fiction and nonfiction throughout the reception area of the hotel and in each guest room.

The Library has ingeniously incorporated the outdated but charming Dewy Decimal System of book classification into the deployment of its rich collection on each floor of the hotel. Thus, guests on the third floor will find they are in the “Social Sciences� section. Other floors feature “Philosophy and Politics,� “Sociology and Anthropology,� and “Fiction,� with rooms on each floor containing books germane to those classifications.

For obvious reasons, the total number of volumes available at The

Library Hotel has diminished since the hotel opened: Guests tend to borrow books and forget to return them. Not to worry. Craig Spitzer, the manager, indicates that they are continually replenishing their cultural stock.

The newly refurbished L’Ermitage Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, competes in quality, if not volume, with The Library Hotel by offering a mini-library (40-60 volumes) in every suite of the hotel.

When one is tired of watching the two television sets in the room or gazing at the original oil paintings covering the walls, a trip to the library alcove will reveal both lowbrow reading material and, mirabile dictu (wonderful to relate), the English translation of the essays of the Greek philosopher Epictetus!

There is a small hotel in Stratford, Ontario, that provides what is probably the hotel industry’s least pretentious library. It’s called The Victorian Inn, and is situated within walking distance of the famous Stratford Shakespearean Festival Theatre. Since l953, the Bard of Avon

has been celebrated by this small Ontario town and its world-renowned theatrical company.

The Victorian Inn, mindful of Stratford’s image as the home of Canada’s best Shakespearean theater, and their guests’ literary dispositions, has stocked its small (75 volumes) barlibrary with some good, hardcover books. Ironically, few of the titles relate to Shakespeare, but, undoubtedly, the hotel’s acquisition department will shortly be looking into the matter.

The cultural hotel is still the exception in the travel industry, but it is enjoying a boomlet. It is our hope that it will continue to grow.

Harold Jacobson is a Torontobased, recently retired, professor of literature.

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he 2004.5 Volvo S40 ($23,500) has gone through a complete redesign. Targeted toward a younger, more diverse audience, the all-new S40 offers dynamic styling, both inside and out.

The vehicle’s redesigned body structure and longer wheelbase – the wheels have been pushed to the outer corners of the car – give the S40 a sleeker, more aggressive stance while also creating a roomier interior.

Under the hood, the S40 presents a choice of two inline 5-cylinder engines. The base engine in the 2.4i model is a 2.4-liter, 168-horsepower unit. The sportier T5, which this reporter drove in slick conditions on residential roads and highways, has a more powerful 2.5-liter, 218-hp turbocharged variant.

Both models are front-wheel drive and available with either a 5-speed automatic or a manual transmission — a 5-speed for the 2.4i and a 6-speed for the T5. The T5 will gain all-wheeldrive (awd) capability later this year.

The T5 is handsome, sporty and certainly fun to drive. Its 6-speed manual allows it to hit 60 mph in just 6.3 seconds. However, Northeast Ohio’s urban and commuter traffic

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can be frustrating for a driver craving maximum performance.

The open highway is where the T5 truly shines. The engine gives off a satisfying growl upon acceleration, but you still get relatively low cabin noise even after “letting the tiger loose.”

Independent front and multilink rear suspension and a traction control button allow for easy handling at highway speeds. The T5 feels both stable and light on its feet, and the steering is mostly tight and responsive. In addition, the vehicle has fourwheel disc brakes with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and emergency brakes assist, as well as optional dynamic stability traction control (DSTC).

Both the standard S40 and its sportier model boast various safety features: The car’s new chassis is bolstered by reinforced high-strength steel. Other features include front, side and overhead side curtain airbags; collapsible pedals; seatbelt pretensioners on both the front and rear seats; and whiplash protection.

Inside, every cabin dimension is up a bit from the last model, allowing for extra rear leg and shoulder room. This puts S40 on par with the more-

expensive Acura TSX and Audi A4 1.8 T. The interior is also hypoallergenic, notes Scott Siferd of the Westside Automotive Group. A standard air-filtration system eliminates ozone, pollen and other irritants.

Perhaps the S40’s most unique interior design feature is the new ultra-thin, center stack console that visually ties the dashboard to the floor. This “free-floating” console is Scandinavian in origin, and creates an airy feeling inside the cabin while opening up more storage space.

Keeping with its youthful appeal, the new Volvo can be equipped with a 445-watt Dolby Pro-Logic II sound system featuring a powered subwoofer, an in-dash 6-disc CD changer and 12 speakers.

A Volvo Navigation System which integrates into the dashboard is available as an option. The system helps guide the driver anywhere with precise audio and visual directions using global positioning satellite technology (GPS).

All in all, the new Volvo S40 will take adventurous drivers where they want to go.

For more information about the Volvo S40, call Westside Automotive Group at 866-216-9558. j

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The Toyota Prius represents about half of the hybrids on the road.

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n this world of instant gratification, there still are a few car buyers willing to wait to get exactly what they want.

It appears that hybrid car lovers are among them. Once they decide that a hybrid is in their future, they face a 3- to 18-month wait for one of these high-demand vehicles. And they don’t seem to mind.

National hybrid vehicle registrations rose 25.3% in 2003, according to R.L. Polk & Co., the auto industry’s most trusted source for data, and, while the number of hybrids on the road is still small compared with conventional single-fuel vehicles, it is expected to grow substantially in the foreseeable future.

The reason, local dealers say, is that their hybrid customers are committed to doing their part for the environment by cutting vehicle emissions. They will also reduce their fuel costs by increasing fuel efficiency.

There is a tax incentive, too, since the U.S. government currently offers a $1,500 deduction for hybrid car buyers. While this stands to be reduced to $500 in 2006, there are currently several bills before Congress that would offer tax credits of $750 to $4,000 on the energy-sensitive vehicles.

The current hybrids are attractive and desirable vehicles, carrying brand names that are well accepted for styling, reliability and performance. With their unique technology, they take the package a step further.

The English word “hybrid” derives from the Latin “hybrida,” which means half-breed and is used to describe a vehicle in which propulsion energy can be transmitted to the wheels by at least two different energy sources. Today’s hybrids rely on engines that

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get the best combination of power from both gasoline and a high-voltage electric battery.

To deal with widely varying speeds and traffic conditions, a hybrid system is comprised of a relatively small gasoline engine and an electric motor. The motor is supplied by energy from a battery pack, and a generator makes the electrical power recharge the battery.

Sophisticated electronic controls make sure that the entire package works in harmony. The vehicle gets more power when the task requires it and less power when driving conditions do not require a lot of oomph – which is most of the time.

It works this way: A typical four-door sedan may have an engine rated at 2000 horsepower, but it requires full power only for quick passing maneuvers or climbing steep hills. Most of the time, the engine is operating at a small fraction of its full input.

Once it is at freeway speed, for example, it needs as little as 20 or 30 horsepower to keep it moving. That means most drivers really need 2000 horsepower once in a while, 100 horsepower some of the time, and 30 to 40 horsepower most of the time.

The hybrid system allows the vehicle to adjust to these requirements automatically.

Since the gas-powered portion of the system is used only when necessary, emissions are reduced, and mileage-per-gallon is dramatically increased.

While a number of car companies have shown hybrid concept vehicles at auto shows, two car companies – Toyota and Honda – dominate the hybrid marketplace today. Toyota was first to offer a production hybrid passenger car that looked like a con-

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A Cleveland-area consumer can expect a wait of about three months after placing an order for one of the Honda hybrid vehicles. For a car buyer who lusts after a Toyota Prius, the wait can be as long as 18 months, although the company recently indicated that it is increasing its production capacity to double its current global output.

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ummer vacation is over, and winter break is still a few months away, but you’ve got wanderlust NOW. There’s no need to travel to satisfy your appetite for exotic culture and cuisine – just try one of Cleveland’s many ethnic and ethnic-inspired restaurants! Jstyle compiled this roundup of local hotspots where you and your family can enjoy fine food and perhaps learn a little bit about another culture.

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If your family is not too adventurous when it comes to cuisine, Italian food is generally a crowd-pleaser, using familiar ingredients like “lots of tomatoes, sauces, garlic, fresh vegetables and bread,” says Jason Siegler, manager of Bravo! Cucina Italiana (216-360-0099).

Bravo customer favorites include “Mama’s Lasagna,” made with meat sauce, and margherita pizza with fresh mozzarella and basil baked in a wood-fired oven.

For the more daring diner, there’s more to mangia than those traditional meatballs, insists Joe Rini, owner of Arrabiata’s (440-442-2600). “Try something a little more gourmet,” he urges, like a cut of veal or filet mignon prepared to your liking with Italian favorites like sauce or mushrooms. And if you’re counting carbs, just ask for some veggies on the side instead of pasta.

Carbs or not, don’t forget dessert. Tiramisu is a traditional Italian sweet treat made with mascarpone cheese, ladyfingers, coffee liqueur and cocoa powder.

Eclectic European …

For a meal with a bit of European history to it, head over to That Place on Bellflower (216-231-4469) for their popular Beef Wellington, which is a fillet of beef tenderloin coated with pâté de foie gras that is then wrapped in puff pastry. It has remained a favorite in Britain and the U.S. ever since it was created to honor the Duke of Wellington, a hero of the Napoleonic Wars.

More casual diners might like Jack’s Deli (216-3825350), a European-influenced, kosher-style delicatessen where “everything is homemade,” says co-owner Gary Lebowitz. His dishes are prepared in the “old style of a Jewish neighborhood,” and range from soups from scratch, potato pancakes and blintzes, to roast turkey, chopped liver and corned beef.

Mad for Mediterranean …

Catching and cooking your own fresh fish can be fun, but for a real seafaring treat, head downtown to Sans Souci (216-902-4095). The menu at this upscale restaurant in the Cleveland Renaissance Hotel features a number of fish and meat dishes from areas around the western Mediterranean, including Spain, Morocco, Italy and France.

Olive oil and fresh herbs are hallmarks of the Sans Souci cuisine, says head chef Ben Fambrough. “Our food is very earthy, with bold and bright flavors. There is nothing quiet or subtle,” he says.

“Mediterranean food is not very heavy,” he adds.

Fresh spices and herbs are also important ingredients at Aladdin’s eatery (440-684-1168), a casual Lebanese

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restaurant with locations all over Cleveland. Dips, spreads and chopped salads with fun-sounding names like hummus (chickpea spread), tabouli (finely chopped mixture of parsley, onions, cracked wheat and tomatoes), baba (purée of eggplant) and fattoush (salad) are all made fresh, as are the soups. Look for lots of olive oil, garlic, mint and lemon.

The food is natural, easy to digest, and popular with vegetarians, families and anyone who is health-conscious, says owner Daad Chamoun.

Turkish delight …

A new entry on Cleveland’s ethnic food scene is Anatolia Café (216-321-4400), the area’s first Turkish restaurant. Turkish food is similar to other Mediterranean-influenced cuisine, with dishes like lamb, chicken, eggplant and hummus. Folks from various ethnic backgrounds, be it Greek, Armenian, Arab, Bosnian and even Jewish-Russian will find something on the menu “like they eat at home,” owner Yasar Yildirin says. He imports all of his seasonings because some of the spices used, like Turkish oregano, pistachio and red pepper, are unique to Turkey.

South of the border …

Interested in exploring cuisine from South America?

Try Sergio’s, (216-231-1234) where the food offerings are mainly Brazilian dishes from owner Sergio Abramof ’s homeland, with Italian, Japanese and French influences thrown in for good measure.

“Brazilian cooking was heavily influenced by African slaves brought to Brazil,” explains Abramof. “It includes

the use of the Malaguetta pepper, coconut milk, garlic and palm oil.”

The food is full-flavored but not “spicy hot,” he adds.

Patron favorites include beef churasco (barbecued beef), Spanish cheese, and Brazilianstyle bouillabaisse.

Asian invasion …

For carb-counters, Asian food is a great choice, unless you order rice or a deep-fried dish, says Rose Wong, owner of Pearl of the Orient (216-751-8181 or 440-3339902), a Chinese restaurant with locations in Shaker Heights and Rocky River, featuring Northern and Szechwan cuisine. Most entrées on her menu are stirfried, with lots of vegetables in them. Crunchy beef with broccoli is a popular choice, Wong says.

Many new restaurants are featuring “fusion” cuisine, which combines elements of various ethnic culinary traditions. At Boulevard Blue (216-721-5500), for example, young chef Scott Wuennemann peppers his eclectic menu with flavors from Japan, China, Thailand, Philippines, Spain and Mexico. “I really enjoy Asian foods and Asian flavoring, so that makes up the bulk” of what he prepares, he says. Favorite ingredients include sushi, Chinese long beans, baby bok choy, palm vinegar, sambal (chili condiment), hearts of palm and organic Thai red curry.

Using little-known ethnic ingredients is fun for both chef and consumer, Wuennemann says. “I can explore new things, give our customers great food, and they may learn something new at the same time.” j

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dining guide Aladdin’s Eatery 775 SOM Center Road Mayfield Village 440-684-1168 Open 7 days a week 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Enjoy excellent Middle Eastern cuisine in our bright and airy dining room where the ambiance is casual and friendly with delicious soups, appetizers, pita sandwiches & entrees. Dine al fresco on our patio.

Aladdin’s brings you a variety of fresh and healthy foods including beef, chicken, tuna steak, and introducing new items: kibbie, kafta and lamb … plus a great selection of vegetarian dishes (falafel, hummes and spinach pie) – all with a Middle Eastern flavor. Try one of our fresh squeezed juice smoothies – and, of course, our fantastic desserts. Imported beer

and wine. Carry-out available. Impress your guests with our fabulous party trays.

Arrabiata’s Italian Restaurant 6169 Mayfield Road 440-442-2600 Located in the heart of Mayfield Heights, Arrabiata’s serves the finest in Northern Italian cooking in a warm, classy, casual atmosphere. The menu ranges from veal, chicken, seafood and pasta. We also feature a full bar and extensive wine list. Arrabiata’s specializes in catering and private parties.

Full menu is available for takeout.

Boulevard Blue 12718 Larchmere Boulevard Cleveland 216-721-5500 www.boulevardblue.com

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Closed Mondays “Blue” features contemporary American Cuisine in an upscale-casual atmosphere.

Often compared to SoHo eateries, the modern, yet inviting décor will inspire a sense of excitement for your evening out. High energy radiates from the open kitchen and extends from the trendy bar to the urban style dining room.

Executive Chef Scott Wuennemann brings a wealth of creativity, energy and culinary knowledge.

Through the incorporation of Thai, French & Spanish ingredients and techniques, Scott has created a

Contemporary American menu with a unique blend of quality, taste and presentation that rivals any restaurant in Cleveland. Enjoy live Blues and Jazz Friday & Saturday nights where our extended menu is served till 1 a.m. Perfect for after a show.

Brown Derby 5370 Mayfield Road Lyndhurst 440-720-1173 Open for lunch, too!

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USDA Prime and Choice Steaks, Prime Rib, Fresh Seafood, Chicken and Ribs.

New and creative daily specials. Generous portions, all reasonably priced. All entrees include our Greenhorn Salad and rolls.

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Elsner’s Steak & Steam 20116 Chagrin Boulevard Shaker Heights 216-752-6700 Fax: 216-752-3233 Cleveland’s legendary steakhouse also features seafood, chicken, pasta, veal, rack of lamb and ribs.

Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, and now featuring a lighter fare menu. Gentlemen may also enjoy a steam, sauna and massage in our health-club facility.

Fire 13220 Shaker Square Cleveland 216-921-3473 www.firefoodanddrink.com Tues.-Wed. 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

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Douglas Katz’s Fire is artful and contemporary, with an award-winning menu of astonishingly flavorful dish-

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Fleming’s 28869 Chagrin Boulevard Woodmere 216-896-9000 Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar offers the best in steakhouse dining – prime steaks, chops, fresh grilled fish and chicken – with a unique and notable wine list featuring 100 fine wines by the glass.

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2175 South Green (at Cedar)

216-382-5350

Fax: 216-691-6837 Mon.–Fri. 6:30 am–9 pm Sat. & Sun. 7 am–9 pm

radiates charm.

Gamekeeperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patio attracts diners from miles around with its pretty umbrellacovered tables and friendly outdoor bar. First-timers should check out the restaurant itself, which once belonged to the family of poet Hart Crane. The luncheon menu includes a mix of sandwiches, salads, soups and pasta dishes.

Dinner is somewhat more innovative with offerings of game, fresh seafood, pasta, veal, chicken and chops.

Lunch Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Saturday until 4 p.m.

Dinner Monday through Thursday, 5:30 to 10 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, until 11 p.m., and Sunday, 4 to 8 p.m. A.D.M.V. Or try Gamekeeperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lodge in Rocky River, 440-333-8505, or Bass Lake Taverne & Inn, 440-285-3100. Timberfire in Bainbridge, 440-708-2222.

Harveyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at the Hamptons 27040 Cedar Road Inside the Hamptons 216-378-9866 Retro â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;60s & â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;70s Nostalgia on the walls!

Bringing back your favorite meals from Jaysonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steakhouse, Harveyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Back Room and Pewter Mug all in one location. Remember Harveyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ribs and barbecue sauce, three soups and rye bread from Jaysonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steakhouse, the Pewter Mug salad and prime rib?

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll feel at home in our cozy, friendly atmosphere.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not just another face in the crowd! We can prepare any meal on the menu to your specifications. Takeout and catering available.

Full bar.

Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deli & Restaurant 2175 S. Green at Cedar 216-382-5350 After 24 years, the tradition continues at Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deli of

serving piled high sandwiches, homemade soups and dinners just like Bubbie.

Our fabulous party trays add the right touch for your simcha, or in your time of need. Full course dinners are always available for carryout. The restaurant is smoke free. Open 7 days, 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m. In a hurry?

For your convenience, fax us your lunch and dinner orders at 216-691-6837.

Lockkeepers 8001 Rockside Road Valley View 216-524-9404 www.lockkeepers.com Mon.-Sat. - lunch & dinner Sun. - dinner The AAA four-diamond award-winning restaurant features modern American cuisine. Guests will delight in the gracious hospitality, superior service and inspirational dishes prepared by highly acclaimed chef

Michael J. Herschman.

Favorite menu items include Whole Main Lobster, Filet Mignon, Caraway Dusted Rib Steak and Sesame Crusted Seared Halibut â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and are complemented with an award-winning wine list.

Lockkeepers is located one mile east of I-77 on Rockside Road.

Nighttown 12387 Cedar Road Cleveland Heights 216-795-0550 www.nighttowncleveland.com Nighttown possesses the ambiance of Irish pubs and early 1900s New York bars and also offers outdoor dining on its heated patio, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Green.â&#x20AC;?

The menu consists of top-quality steaks and the freshest fish and chicken, all prepared with creative simplicity. Open seven days a week.

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West: Beachcliff Market Square 19300 Detroit Road Rocky River 440-333-9902 Creative Chinese cuisine; lunch and dinner specials; private party room; wines by the glass; microbrew beers, great prices and value; ample parking. Open Monday-Friday for lunch and all seven evenings for dinner.

Park City Diner 8111 Rockside Road Valley View 216-328-0575 www.parkcitydiner.com Open 7 days for breakfast, lunch and dinner serving upscale American comfort food by Executive Chef Pamela Waterman. At Park City, guests quickly discover why Pamela is ranked among Cleveland’s premier chefs. The diner features a variety of comfort foods, including killer meatloaf, steak, black -bean chili, the now famous tomato and basil soup, burgundy pot roast and a few dishes with an Asian and Mexican influence. A full bar and extensive wine list is an unexpected treat. Try it before or after a movie at Cinemark Theaters in Valley View.

San Souci 24 Public Square Cleveland 216-902-4095 Voted most popular restaurant in Cleveland by Zagat Surveys Guide to America’s Top Restaurants. Creative cuisine, relaxed ambiance and impeccable service – the San Souci menu features Mediterranean cuisine inspired by the regions found along the coasts of Italy, France, Spain and Morocco. Annual Lobster Specialty Promotion runs Oct. 4 - Nov. 15, 2004.

Pearl of the Orient East: Van Aken Center 20121 Van Aken Boulevard Shaker Heights 216-751-8181

Sergio’s in University Circle 1903 Ford Drive 216-231-1234 www.sergiosinthe circle.com The restaurant evokes the sensuality of Brazil. It is full of light, color and music. The cross-cultural menu features many Brazilian and seafood dishes from Sergio’s homeland. The flavors are bright, clean and bold. Sergio’s offers full-service catering for corporate, public and private functions throughout Northeast Ohio. Sergio and his exceptional staff are consistently recognized for their commitment to excellence. Enjoy live Brazilian music and upbeat jazz many evenings on the garden patio and in our dining room. Located in Cleveland’s cultural center, it is fun, casual and moderately priced. Serving

lunch Mon. thru Fri. Dinner 7 nights a week. Delivery available from delivermefood.com.

The Stone Oven Bakery and Cafe 2245 Lee Rd. 216-932-3003 Galleria at Erieview 216-621-8801 Eton-Chagrin 216-831-3630 Since 1995, The Stone Oven has been serving up homemade soups, hearth-baked breads, gourmet sandwiches and salads, and delectable desserts to the Heights. Finally, they’ve come east and are now open at Eton-Chagrin. Start the day with fresh “City Roast” coffee and an almond danish. Lunch offerings include sandwiches such as salmon salad and chicken tarragon , pizza by the slice, and some awesome salads. After a movie, stop in for a decaf cappuccino and poppy tea biscuit.

“Each meal is created with only the finest ingredients.

Bring Us Your Tired and Hungry.

Experience the taste.”

Chef Doug Katz, Proprietor

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87 West Street Chagrin Falls (440) 247-7744

8258 E. Washington Street Bainbridge (440) 708-2222

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15 Rooms with Fireplaces and Jacuzzis 87 West Street • Chagrin Falls (440) 247-1200

Wanted: Steak Lovers Who Know the Difference!

B A S S L A K E T AV E R N E & I N N 12 Rooms with Fireplaces and Jacuzzis 426 South Street • Chardon (440) 285-3100

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GAMEKEEPER’S LODGE 19300 Detroit Road • Rocky River (440) 333-8505

• Prime and Choice Steaks cooked over woodfire • Our Famous Greenhorn Salad included with all entrees Open For Lunch Mon. thru Fri. at 11:30 a.m.

LYNDHURST (440) 720-1173 5370 Mayfield Road (Between Brainard & Richmond Rds.)

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s e r v i c e d i r e c t or y ALLEN LOCK & KEY

FINNEY ELECTRIC

FITZGIBBONS

Residential • Commercial • Auto Combination Changes on Locks Cars Opened and Keys Fitted For American and Foreign 24 Hour Emergency Service

Circuit Breaker Boxes, Violations Corrected, Upgrades.

Bonded, Insured.

Call Morris References

216-371-9955

216-780-3309

Carpenter - Contractor REMODEL & REPAIR Siding, Ceramic Tile, Baths, Kitchens, Additions, Restoration.

Crown Moldings. Box Gutter Repair.

26 YEARS IN BUSINESS. Call Jim.

State Lic. 24244

A. BLECHER ROOF SPECIALIST Ice Backup Problems Solved Slate & Tile • Asphalt Shingles Woodshakes Treated & Repaired All Work Guaranteed Fully Insured 3rd Generation • Deal Direct

216-521-8457

SPARS CONTRACTORS

NOAH’S ARK PLUMBING II

Inside and Out A Full Line of Services For Your Home Over 30 Years Experience Licensed • Bonded • Free Estimates

A Full Service Shomer Shabbos Plumbing Company Drain Cleaning • Leaks • Faucets Sump Pumps • Disposals Water Heaters • Etc.

440-729-2192

440-257-1236

DANDY DON The Handy Man

GROUT PERFECT

Doron Gopstein, Master Plumber Licensed • Bonded

216-374-2840 KATZ ROOFING & SHEET METAL CO.

Plumbing • Electric Carpentry • Painting Small Furniture Repairs Violation Repairs Senior Discounts Affordable * Insured

Grout and Tile Restoration & Sealing FREE ESTIMATE & DEMO Residential & Commercial B.B.B. & References

All Types of Roofs Gutters & Downspout Work New & Repair • Siding Established 1901

216-691-8954

440-602-6012

216-360-9393

PHIL BROWN HEATING & AIR

BRADFORD’S BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOORS

SCENIC SOLUTIONS, INC.

We Service and Install Furnaces, Air Conditioning, Humidifiers and Electronic Air Cleaners.

216-371-2200 RADIANT WOODS

Installation • Floor Repair Sand & Refinish • Insured Visa & Mastercard

Complete Landscaping Service Dependable with over 30 Years Experience.

216-595-9989

440-336-3900

KRITZER MASONRY

BRIGITTE AT YOUR SERVICE, INC.

Over 25 years of antique finishing and restoration, in-home furniture touch-up, refinishing and repairs.

Call Dave

13th Anniversary Tuckpointing • Chimneys • Foundations Buildings • Steps • Free Estimates Bryan Kritzer (Member of BBB)

440-257-4010

216-397-9537

216-297-0800/402-0135 cell

FERRANTE TILE & MARBLE

S.D.M. CONSTRUCTION

Expert Installation 16 Years Experience Fully Insured References

Additions, Remodeling, New Construction, Brick Work Basement Waterproofing Vic Newman

PICTURE YOUR COMPANY IN THIS SPACE

216-440-8800

216-561-6606

We Provide Personalized Transportation, Home Health Care, Pet Service, Eldercare & Running of Errands.

Prompt, Friendly, Reliable & Insured.

YOU CAN BE CREATIVE OR WE WOULD BE HAPPY TO CREATE AN AD FOR YOU.

Call Bernice or Rhoda for details.

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s e r v i c e d i r e c t or y APPLIANCE PROBLEMS? ALL SERVICE SOLUTIONS, INC. Call Ted About Our Appliance Tune-up We Do All Major Appliance Repairs

NEW BEGINNINGS MOVING & STORAGE L.L.C. Local • Ohio Same Day/Overnight Long Distance • Residential; Commercial; Cars Free Estimates • Reasonable Rates P.U.C.O. 136419 - HG I.C.C.M.C. 176283

MASONRY New and Repair Foundations to Chimneys Brick, Block and Stone Call John

216-233-5356

216-481-4343

THE BOX OFFICE

SHAKE SAVERS

DR. VINYL

216-581-4189

Unlimited Construction Roofing/Siding/Gutters Wood/Slate/Tile Asphalt/Flat John Sindelar, President

Repair of Vinyl, Leather, or Cloth in Your Auto, Truck or Boat.

Before lease turn-in, “repair don’t replace” Leather Furniture Repair

15450 Broadway Ave. www.the-box-office.com

216-662-WOOD (9663)

216-374-2840

WEISS MOVERS

CUSTOM DESIGNED CABINETRY

MACH SHNELL TRANSPORTATION

“Concept to Completion” Built-ins • Furniture • Formica •Shelving • Wall Units Entertainment Centers KLAUSNER REMODELING & DESIGN

Hillel Joseph, Proprietor Dependable, Since 1992, offering prompt, reliable service - 24/7.

Well-equipped late model fleet.

Local or long distance for passengers or packages

216-371-4031

216-321-0004

Moving/Packing/Shipping Supplies In-Home Packing Specialist

MAPLE HTS. U-HAUL Moving Equipment/Trunk Rentals

PUCO 249 HG

Residential & Commercial Licensed • Insured • Bonded Ron Halpert • Ingrid Halpert, FBE

216-475-3377 e-mail: weissmovers@aol.com www.weissmovers.com

NANCY’S PAINTING

DOES THE RAIN WORRY YOU? NEW ROOFS, INC.

216-481-3711

SELECT UPHOLSTERY

Interior/Exterior Painting & Staining 30 Years Experience Fully Insured

Quality Roofs at Discount Prices Licensed • Bonded • Insured

First in Quality, Craftsmanship and Service Serving Satisfied Customers Since 1972 5363 Mayfield Road

440-729-2508

440-773-8410

440-442-5092

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Let our 75,000 readers see your service here in the December issue of

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