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11 After being drafted in 1971, Doug Dieken played for the Browns for 14 years.

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8 / PUBLIC SQUARE / A new Amtrak

project could change travel for Clevelanders. Plus, Doug Dieken reflects on his football and broadcasting career.

12 / SCREEN / A conversation with actor Jimmy Walker Jr. on his newest on-screen role.

13 / SOUNDS / A Solon-based

audiobook company joins forces with Spotify.

14 / STAGES / Native Clevelander

Michael Cavanaugh puts a fresh twist on the music of Billy Joel and Elton John. 15 / SHOP TALK / Xhibition opens a

new location downtown.

The Dish

18 / ON THE SIDE / What to expect

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from Alex Najar’s Chef’s Table experience at UnHitched Brewery.

20 / REVIEW / Acqua di Luca

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22 / RESTAURANTS / 120+ spots,

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The Fight to Save Roundwood Manor For more than three decades, Hunting Valley resident Sylvia Korey

best things we ate this month and more.

has served as the protector of one of Ohio’s most historic — and largest — homes. By Becky Boban

NBA All-Star Guide Calling all basketball lovers. Here’s how to make the most of the

NBA All-Star Weekend in Cleveland — and what to wear. By Arbela Capas, Chris Manning and Henry Palattella

50 Best Bars We’re a bar town — and this is our toast to 50 of the top cocktail /

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lounges, neighborhood taverns and dive bars to inspire your next night out. Edited by Dillon Stewart and Henry Palattella

At Home

This Shaker Heights remodel will make you want a bathroom and kitchen upgrade.

The Terminal

Patrons at the Hollenden Hotel in Cleveland raise a glass to the passing of the 21st Amendment. /

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Finding the right fit for your child — and preparing them.

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here are few things better than a cozy bar on a chilly February evening. It’s in that spirit we offer our first-ever Best Bars issue, featuring 50 of the area’s most beloved places to drink, eat, watch the game, play a game, catch up with friends or meet someone new. Best Bars

Here’s a quick quiz to check your bar IQ. ➺ What local hangout is said to be the inspiration for Moe’s Tavern in The Simpsons? ➺ What’s the oldest bar in Cleveland — and how were its earliest imports stocked? ➺ Where can you watch Japanese baseball while sharing yakatori small plates?

That’s one exam Cleveland Magazine senior editor Dillon Stewart and associate editor Henry Palattella would ace after brainstorming and editing this month’s cover story. But they do have their favorites. Stewart’s is Porco Lounge and Tiki Room in Ohio City. “It has a little bit of every quality that makes a bar great. The vibe, music and attire are casual and disarming, yet the Polynesian cocktails are made with as much care as you’d find in any fine dining venue in town.” For Palattella, the place to be is Griffin Cider House & Gin Bar in Lakewood. “With dim lighting, a friendly and attentive staff and the ability to bring outside food in, Griffin provides you with a blank canvas to determine how your night is going to go.” And let’s not forget Valentine’s Day. If you’re celebrating, check out the Velvet Tango Room — a vintage-style cocktail lounge that’s romantic enough to propose in with cozy leather couches, bohemian rugs and a fireplace. If you’re not, head to Tina’s Nite Club in Cleveland for a fun night of karaoke and shooting pool with friends. Either way, you’re in for a good time at Northeast Ohio’s best bars.

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REACHING HIGHER We all love to be inspired, right? Last month, we showed off 30 examples of inspiration with our annual list of Cleveland’s Most Interesting People. The list, which featured everyone from a beer vendor to a Jeopardy! champ, is a living, breathing example of the talent and skill Northeast Ohio has to offer. That talent wasn’t lost on our readers, either. “I love this! Showcasing local natives that aren’t constantly mediavised. ️ I love Ohio!” Instagram user @sapp4community said on our post of our

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cover, which featured Olympic champion Katie Nageotte. Les Flake (the aforementioned beer vendor) was another popular MIP, as evidenced by the feedback he received on social media. “We love Les! ,” @academytaverncle said on Instagram. “One of the nicest, most important citizens of Cleveland!! ️ Couldn’t agree more with this Most Interesting nod! .” The love was shared across other forms of social media as well. “I just want to say that I love this “Most Interesting People of 2022” series soooooooo much! THANK YOU!!” reader Michele Kuhurt commented on Facebook. Well Michele, we loved working on it just as much as you loved reading it. As always, thanks for reading.

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Stewart: I’m omnivorous. I love bourbon neat, red wine and a classic daiquiri with good rum. But there’s nothing I look forward to at the end of a long day like a beer.

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LAKE EFFECT this month’s forecast on the people, places and things we love

Turn the page for three hot tip on attending ch s illy Brite Winter.

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Winter’s Best and Brightest

Clevelanders, get ready to brave the cold in person for the music event of the year. The four-stage, 30-band Brite Winter was modified to be a virtual event in 2021 due to pandemic concerns, but this year it’s back on Feb. 26 on the West Bank of the Flats. “You don’t really realize what you have until it’s gone,” co-founder and managing director Emily Hornack says with a sigh. The event will check its typical boxes — the giant disco balls and the fire and ice towers will still be staples — while adding a few more experiences. A major one is the theme, which is going to be bigger than ever this year. “Our art theme this year is ‘Lucky 13’ because we are 13 years old,” Hornack says. “Our take is going to be about luck and fortune but also gratitude. It’s been a rough couple years and reflecting on the things that make us still feel lucky is pretty cool.” / / A B B Y BU RTO N

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Intro Apartments Is Set to Transform Ohio City [ pg. 11 ]

SOUNDS

A Solon Start-Up Joins Forces With Spotify [ pg. 13 ]

STAGES

The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John Comes to Town [ pg. 14 ]

SHOP TALK

Street Fashion Hits Tower City [ pg. 15 ]

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3 Things to Know About Brite Winter CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7

SNAG TICKETS Brite Winter used to be a free event, but that’s changing. Tickets will cost $5 per person for general admission. There will also be enhanced ticket opportunities that include a VIP tent, private bathrooms, a private bar and VIP viewing area for $75. Or for $275 get two VIP tickets and one night at the Aloft Hotel. “This change brings the ability to continue to employ musicians and artists for the long haul,” Hornack says. DON’T MISS THE MAIN STAGE The headliner band, Colony House, is an Indie Rock band from Tennessee selected for its happy and infectious beats. “We want someone that really brings the energy,” Hornack says. “It’s cold, people have to move.”

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There’s a new proposal — backed by billions — to expand rail service in Ohio. But will it get the support it needs to move forward? / B Y LY NNE T H OM P S ON /

n 2010, Ohio received $400 million in federal funding to develop Amtrak passenger rail service between Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton. The national rail system’s 3C&D line was a potential dream come true for traffic-weary drivers, environmentalists and anyone who depended on public transportation. That plan, however, was derailed by then-incoming Ohio Gov. John Kasich, who returned the money to the feds, citing concerns about the state’s obligation to support the new service. But hopes of riding a 3C&D line have been revived with Congress’s passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which includes $66.1 billion for rail service in Ohio and beyond. “You are talking about the most densely populated corridor in the state of Ohio,” says Stu Nicholson, executive director of the advocacy group All Aboard Ohio. “There are business relationships that tend to be connecting those cities,” adds Amtrak spokesman Marc Magliari. “And there’s family relationships and school relationships.” Nicholson notes that drivers traveling for business could use the time comfortably ensconced on a train, connected to Wi-Fi and working on

their laptops. “You can start your business day the moment you get on the train,” he says, adding that an increasing number of people don’t want the expense and hassle of maintaining a car. “We’ve got roughly between 6% to 8% of Ohio’s population that does not drive,” he says. Even if planning started today, the 3C&D line wouldn’t transport its first passengers until 2025 at the earliest. There are a lot of details to work out, with funding at the top of the list. And officials in states where Amtrak is proposing expanded service have to get on board and say they want it. So far, the response from Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has been noncommittal. “The most we’ve been able to get from the governor’s office is a spokesperson saying, ‘Well, we’re looking into it,’” says Nicholson, stressing the economic benefits of the project. “If you make your population more mobile, you enlarge the available workforce for any company that wants to either locate or expand in Ohio.” Nicholson believes that the line has a better chance of becoming a reality than it did 11 years ago when funding was much skimpier. “Congress put $66.1 billion, with a ‘b,’ on the table,” he adds. “That’s real money. And that has changed the dynamic.”

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BUNDLE UP The art exhibits this year are getting a facelift, relying more on outdoor tents and installations rather than usual indoor excursions. “We will require masks indoors,” Hornack says. But you are still going to be able to participate in the art. “Everyone can come and put their own stamp on Brite Winter,” she says.

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Lending a Helping Hand The National Coalition for the Homeless opened its first-ever field office right here in Cleveland — a leap forward for a community determined to help those in need. / BY ANTHONY ELDER /

Brian Davis has a plan for helping the homeless population in Northeast Ohio.

leveland has an estimated homeless population of more than 24,000 people, according to Brian Davis. As the director of grassroots organizing for the new Cleveland field office for the National Coalition for the Homeless, Davis hopes to amplify the voices of local homeless people, providing them a say in the local and national politics that directly affect them. Through focus groups and organizations like the Homeless Congress — a group of advocacy leaders with lived experience of homelessness — Davis and his coalition give Cleveland’s homeless population a chance to directly effect change. Here are four things to know about Davis and what he hopes to accomplish here.

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HE HOPES TO AMPLIFY HOMELESS VOICES. Davis and the coalition gather feedback directly from the homeless population. To do this, they organize focus groups comprised of local homeless people, inform them about policies, then gather input. The coalition documents that input and reports it to institutions such as the Department of Housing and Urban Development. “We pay individuals who are homeless to participate in those focus groups, basically, and we’ve done them on racial equity, we’ve done them on shelter policies,” says Davis. “The National Coalition is very much focused on the involvement of people who’ve experienced homelessness.” THERE’S A DIRECT IMPACT ON HOMELESS ADVOCACY. Advocates for the homeless have directly impacted the waiting lists for public housing, according to Davis. When unhoused individuals began meeting as the Homeless Congress, they deduced that the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority used only 80% of its available housing despite a clear need for the open units. “They saw this huge waiting list at public housing, and yet 20% of the units were vacant,”

says Davis. “So, we saw a problem and tried to address the issue. We went from 80% occupancy to 93% occupancy.” To do this, the organization collected data to prove that homeless people are good and reliable tenants. IT WILL AFFECT THE REGION. The coalition intends to enact change throughout all of Ohio, using the Cleveland field office as a home base. “We certainly are going to work on more regional issues and trying to bring all those advocates together — strengthen ties between Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus and maybe help spread the street newspaper movement broader in Ohio,” says Davis. THEY’RE ALREADY AHEAD. “Almost every other city I’ve gone to is in a way worse position than Cleveland,” says Davis, citing strong advocacy for the homeless as well as the dedication of many religious groups in the city. “They’ve really tried as hard as they can to keep people safe compared to other cities, which are just overwhelmed with tents and overwhelmed with people sleeping outside right now.”

3 WAYS TO HELP Contribute care packages of hygiene products, warm clothing and other necessities to homeless organizations such as the City Mission. Volunteer at shelters and kitchens serving the homeless, such as Cleveland Catholic Charities and the AkronCanton Regional Foodbank. Advocate for local anti-poverty groups by writing local officials and attending demonstrations, candlelight vigils and other such events. The 31st annual Homeless Stand Down, for example, takes place April 23 at FirstEnergy Stadium. The event provides the homeless community with essentials ranging from nonperishable food to haircuts. clevelandmagazine.com / C L E V E L A N D

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INTRO’S IMPACT We checked in with Ohio City Inc. executive director Tom McNair to see how the new project will affect the neighborhood.

Intro is notable for its timberframe construction and natural gathering areas.

Introducing Intro How a timber-frame building is poised to change Ohio City. / BY MAR IA SER RA /

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Bounds cafe, gastropub Pioneer and the upscale dining room Jaja, which boasts a retractable skylight roof. Truss, an events venue located on the ninth level, is already booking for 2022 and is set to host a weekend of NBA All-Star parties in February. One acre of communal green space completes the picture. Available in April, units will rent for between $1,350 and $17,500 per month and boast such amenities as black matte hardware, backlit bathroom mirrors, inunit laundry and — the most unique feature of all — exposed timber ceilings. “On the inside, the timber is bright, beautiful, clean and contemporary,” says Whalen. “It has a high-end aesthetic and a calming feel that are certainly unlike any other building in Cleveland.”

Q. Is gentrification a concern? A. That is something we are concerned about at all times, and honestly, we feel that buildings like this help. We look at an overarching housing strategy, part of which is adding more units of housing. When you are in an area with high demand, you need to be able to meet that demand with more product. At the same time, we are focused on other ways we can help with housing affordability, whether it’s supporting low-income housing tax-credit projects like the Forest City Bank building, which just opened at West 25th and Detroit Avenue. We also recently created a community land trust where we’re looking at building permanently affordable housing in both Ohio City and Tremont. It’s not a one-size-fits-all approach to housing, but certainly adding more housing where there was none before always helps. Q. What long-term impact do you foresee for Ohio City and Cleveland as a whole? A. Bringing mass timber into Cleveland is a unique product. I think it is trendsetting in a variety of ways, and it’s a sustainable project. All of those things are great for Cleveland long term. We have always looked at that property as playing a pivotal role in recentering the neighborhood. It’s going to make Cleveland a more competitive and attractive place for everyone.

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ntro Cleveland is on the cusp of opening in Ohio City, bringing both high-end apartments and accolades as the largest timber-frame building in the United States. “We’re creating a sense of place that feels like a complement to the historic district while also innovating in a way that can set a new precedent for building beautifully with sustainable materials,” says Dan Whalen, the vice president of design and development at Harbor Bay Real Estate Advisors. Located on the site of an old strip mall on West 25th Street right across from the West Side Market, the 515,000-squarefoot building offers 297 apartments, including 10 penthouse suites. It will also be home to Leaps and

Q. How will Intro affect the West Side Market? A. The number one thing we can do to help is to continue to bring more people to the neighborhood because people tend to shop by where they live. The peak population of Ohio City was in 1940 when we had 28,200 residents, and we’re just over 10,000 today. While we have a little north of 1 million people who visit the West Side Market today, if you go back to 1950, it was 3 million. Bringing a place that has nearly 300 units of housing, which is about 500 people that are going to be living directly across the street from the West Side Market, is something that can only help the market.

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In the End Zone

Doug Dieken (right) with Jim Donovan

While Cleveland Browns legend Doug Dieken may be retiring from the broadcast booth, he’s still got a seat at the game. / B Y V I NC E GU E R R I E R I / THE YEAR 2021 MARKED THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY of the founding of the Cleveland Browns — and for two-thirds of that existence, Doug Dieken has been associated with the orange and brown. Dieken, a sixth-round draft pick in 1971, spent 14 years at left tackle for the Browns before transitioning into the broadcast booth, as part of the Browns radio team with Nev Chandler, Casey Coleman and, since the team’s return in 1999, Jim Donovan. Shortly before the Browns’ season finale against the Cincinnati Bengals, Dieken announced plans to retire following the season. LEARNING CURVE A tight end in high school and college, Dieken was converted into an offensive lineman in the NFL. There were adjustments, as Dieken was well-known for holding penalties. “Fans would give me grief when I was out. I’d see them in the car, and they’d give me the holding penalty signal. So I got a personalized license plate, ‘MEHOLD.’”

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A DECLINING EMPIRE In the 1950s and 1960s, the Browns were the class of the NFL, and vestiges of that dynasty were still present when Dieken joined the team. “I caught the tail end of the 1964 championship team,” he says. “I replaced Dick Schafrath, who I think should be in the Hall of Fame, and I played next to Gene Hickerson, who is in the Hall of Fame. Gary Collins was my boyhood hero, and he’s in the huddle with me! We made the playoffs my first two seasons, and I thought, Wow, this is really great! And then we didn’t make the playoffs for another eight years.” THE KARDIAC KIDS That next playoff game was part of the Kardiac Kids era of the early 1980s, a special time in Browns history. “I think the fans really enjoyed that team, and I think the guys on the team enjoyed the fans,” Dieken recalls. “They were there and they were loud every Sunday. And when we were on the road, they’d be at the airport waiting. They finally had to stop letting us in through the terminal because there were so many people there for us.”

LEARNING CURVE II Dieken transitioned to the broadcast booth and, like becoming an offensive lineman, he had no previous training. “You have to know when to talk and when to shut up,” he says. “I had to learn when to shut up.” NEXT MAN UP Dieken has just one requirement for whoever replaces him. “I hope the next guy appreciates Jim Donovan as much as I do. He’s the best in the business.” HIS ADORING PUBLIC In his time with the Browns, Dieken’s met a lot of fans. And he’s humbled by how many of them treasure the moment, even years later. “I did one of the Progressive ads with Baker Mayfield, and the director said, ‘You probably don’t remember, but I met you at a golf tournament in Atlantic City when I was eight!’” LEGACY It was announced during his final game — a 21-16 win by the Browns — that the broadcast booth would be renamed in his honor. “As many trips as I made to the bathroom, I thought they were going to name the bathroom after me,” Dieken joked during the radio broadcast. RETIRED LIFE Even after his retirement, you’ll still find Dieken at Browns games on Sundays. “You know, I’ve had season tickets since I got here in 1971 — and I’ve never actually sat in my seats.” clevelandmagazine.com / C L E V E L A N D

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Cleveland native Jimmy Walker Jr. has carved out an impressive career as an actor.

On the Silver Screen The Karamu House actor is lighting up the big screen in King Richard and The Outlaw Johnny Black. / B Y C H R I S S W E E NE Y /

immy Walker Jr. is living proof that it’s never too late to chase down a dream. After honing his craft for decades at the Karamu House, the then-54-year-old Walker packed his bags and moved to Los Angeles in 2003 in the hopes of landing bigger roles. “It’s never too late to take a shot,” Walker says. “There might be some people who think I’m too old to do that. No you’re not. Keep going.” Walker, now 73, has turned into a Los

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King Richard Release Date: Nov. 19, 2021

Black Dynamite Release Date: Oct. 16, 2009

The Outlaw Johnny Black Release Date: Nov. 3, 2021

Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, this Will Smith-led flick takes a look at how Venus and Serena Williams became who they are after being coached by their father. Walker plays a bar patron.

An homage to the blaxploitation genre, this film centers on Black Dynamite, who must avenge his brother’s death while cleaning the streets of a new drug. Walker plays a doughnut shop owner.

This film follows a tale of revenge as Johnny Black vows to gun down Brett Clayton and becomes a wanted man while posing as a preacher in a small mining town. Walker plays an old man.

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Walker is no stranger to Hollywood. Here are two well-known films he’s already appeared in, along with one flick that’s on the come up.

Angeles mainstay. “This is the Super Bowl of all actors,” he says. “Everybody’s out here for the same thing, and they all come from different cities to compete. I found myself competing against people who have been series regulars.” One of his biggest wins came in 2009 when he landed the role of Roscoe in Black Dynamite, a Scott Sanders-directed film that’s an homage to the blaxploitation films of the 1970s. Walker’s character owned a doughnut shop that gets

torn up by a shootout, which served as an opportunity for the movie to make a joke about the origin of the popular West Coast restaurant chain Roscoe’s House of Chicken ’N Waffles. Even though Roscoe has very little screen time, the role got Walker noticed. “It may sound like a small part, but they asked me to come back and do the voice because (Black Dynamite) turned into a cartoon on Adult Swim,” Walker says. “Then they put me in the comic book. I had a fan club and appeared at a number of functions.” Walker also works as a union electrician, but that’s been pushed to the side as his career heats up. His biggest role to date is in King Richard, the Will Smith-led film about Venus and Serena Williams’ childhood with their father Richard Williams. He also graces the silver screen in The Outlaw Johnny Black, a western directed by Michael Jai White. Then there’s his appearance in an episode of the new NBC series Grand Crew and an episode of Bust Down, a sketch comedy series from Lorne Michaels that premieres this year on Peacock. With children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren living in Cleveland, Walker tries to take his Cleveland roots with him every time he steps on set. “I miss that place,” Walker says of Cleveland. “Every time that I get behind Warner Brothers gates or Paramount or Universal, I always think about where it started at Karamu House in Cleveland. It never fails, I always think about that. Some of the people I was on stage with in Cleveland were phenomenal. Cleveland is a great place; I miss it.”

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Flipping the Page Last fall, Solon-based audiobook company Findaway’s star shot to the moon after being acquired by Spotify. / BY K E N S C H NE C K /

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FOR 17 YEARS, AUDIOBOOKS have been prime real estate for Findaway, a Solon-based audio technology company. Having already sold over 6 million units of its Playaway audiobook device across the world, Findaway was acquired in November by streaming giant Spotify. We spoke with Findaway founder and CEO Mitch Kroll about the past, present and future of audiobooks. Story Evolution: When Findaway was founded in 2004, audiobooks were available only on CD and cassette. “As the format went from physical to digital, the demographics became more diverse in age from kids to young adults to teens to seniors, and as the audience became more diverse, the content became more diverse,” Kroll says. Interest in audiobooks then exploded over the past six years due to a most ubiquitous culprit: podcasts. As the number of podcasts skyrocketed, so too did downloads of audiobooks, with Kroll calling podcasts the new “gateway” to audiobooks.

Dynamic Duo: The partnership between Findaway and Spotify combines two different facets of the audiobook world. Findaway brings extensive industry knowledge and the status of having the world’s largest audiobook catalogue, while Spotify sports millions of existing listeners and a reputation of being a leader in audio media. With the two working together, Kroll thinks the future of audiobooks will forever be altered. “Spotify will bring an increase in scale in a way the audiobook market has never seen before, which will drive more creation, investment and technology,” Kroll says.

Cleveland Proud: Though working with a worldwide name such as Spotify is sure to send Findaway’s audiobook reach into a new stratosphere, Kroll is quick to say that Findaway is, and will always be, a Clevelandarea operation. “People still refer to us as a startup even though we’re in year 17, because we still have that feel given our belief in freedom, entrepreneurialism and innovation, and we’re as proud as can be that we’re a Cleveland startup,” he says. “We believe in Cleveland and we hope the whole Cleveland community is inspired.”

With a catalogue of over 325,000 audiobooks, Findaway has seen a pretty wide range of titles hit the market. Kroll let us know three of the most popular. Game of Thrones: “This was one of the all-time most popular audiobooks ever created based on the strength of the GoT brand.” The Power of Now: “People are always searching for some assistance, and this is one of the all-time classic self-help books.” The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War: “This was the surprise hit of 2021.” // KS

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Piano Man With his new show, Middleburg Heights native Michael Cavanaugh is bringing the music of two classic artists to Northeast Ohio.

Michael Cavanaugh heads home Feb. 11 to perform the music of Billy Joel and Elton John.

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Lewis’ “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On.” “It came time for the piano solo, and I’m jumping on and off the piano, playing with my feet, playing with my butt. … He was loving it. He was fist-pumping and hooting and hollering,” Cavanaugh recalls. By the end of the set Joel was at the bar’s second dueling piano, joining Cavanaugh for the Beatles’ “With a Little Help From My Friends” and Elvis Presley’s “Don’t Be Cruel.” “He ran up to me, and he gave me a hug and said, ‘Great to meet you, kid. I gotta go,’” Cavanaugh says of Joel’s hasty exit from the rapidly filling little bar. “I wasn’t sure I’d ever see him again. I just thought, This is the coolest thing that’s ever happened to me.” Joel surprised Cavanaugh by inviting him to dinner and both of his concerts with John the following weekend. In June 2001 Cavanaugh flew to New York City to successfully audition for the part of the Piano Man in Movin’ Out — a role for which he would receive Tony and Grammy nominations. When the musical closed in late 2005 after a three-year

run, Cavanaugh returned to Las Vegas and developed a performance of Joel’s music with various symphonies. Joel had made the show possible by generously removing the standard Broadway contract stipulation that cast members refrain from performing a production’s music anywhere else. Cavanaugh slips one or two original songs from his 2009 release In Color and 2017 effort The Way I Hear It in a set list that includes Joel’s “Piano Man” and “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me” as well as John’s “Bennie and the Jets,” “Crocodile Rock” and “I’m Still Standing.” (His personal favorites are Joel’s “Scenes From an Italian Restaurant” and John’s “Honky Cat.”) During the pandemic, he began livestreaming performances of original material on Facebook and YouTube. “It’s very satisfying for me to do that,” he says. “[But] I never get frustrated that I perform these songs by other artists. When I’m onstage, I’m really an entertainer first. And I want to do anything I can to get that audience excited so they have the time of their lives.”

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ichael Cavanaugh doesn’t bill himself as a tribute act. Those who buy a ticket to his show, The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John playing Feb. 11 at the KeyBank State Theatre, won’t see a guy trying to impersonate the Piano Man or donning knockoffs of the Rocketman’s flamboyant stage costumes. But the 49-year-old Middleburg Heights native does sound an awful lot like Joel when he performs the pop-rock star’s biggest hits, so much so that Joel suggested Cavanaugh play and sing his songs in the hit Broadway musical Movin’ Out. Joel’s own mother gave Cavanaugh what might be the biggest compliment he’s ever received at an opening-night party in 2002. “She said to Billy and I, ‘I can’t tell you two apart!’” Cavanaugh remembers. “I don’t necessarily think I sound like Billy. But when I sing his songs, they kind of come out the way they went in.” The story of how Cavanaugh developed the two-hour-plus show, half of which is devoted to playing his musical hero’s songs, is the you-can’t-make-thisup stuff of which dreams are born. During a multi-year stint playing the New York-New York Hotel & Casino piano bar in Las Vegas, Cavanaugh met Joel’s tour manager, Max Loubiere, and stayed in touch with him. On Valentine’s Day 2001, Loubiere called Cavanaugh and announced he was bringing Joel to catch his act that night. “Of course, I was completely freaking out, losing my mind,” Cavanaugh admits. But he wowed Joel with an animated rendition of his request, Jerry Lee

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The locally founded retail company Xhibition is opening in Tower City to embrace high-end streetwear. / B Y A R B E LA C A PA S /

Xhibition’s Shaker Heights location features high-end streetwear and well-known celebrity brands.

IF THERE’S ANYWHERE that street style thrives, it’s in the center of a city. That’s why Xhibition — a local retailer that currently has stores in Ohio City, Shaker Heights and Detroit — is making its big return to the heart of Cleveland this month. The company, which previously had a location in Tower City

under a different name and concept, will be opening there this month, with a goal of furthering its national footprint and proving that high-end fashion can thrive in this rust belt city. “I fight the battle all the time with vendors that Cleveland is, quote, ‘the small market’ and we have to really work hard

to explain to our vendors that, no, you need to do things in Cleveland, you need to activate in Cleveland,” says Robert Rosenthal, president and co-founder of Xhibition. As the city continues to evolve, so does its fashion sense. So it’s fitting that the retail company reflects styles and aesthetics that can be associated with casual-butcool silhouettes and bustling city life. Plus, whether it’s through curated stock or by serendipitous coincidence, the company’s brand has always been bonded closely with sportswear. “Xhibition actually opened up the day that LeBron came back to Cleveland. I don’t think we quite planned it that way,” says Rosenthal. “But it certainly made sense because there was a ton of energy in and around Cleveland.” Elevated streetwear is what you’ll mostly find at Xhibition stores — which all have a distinctive glowing white X against a black square above the front door — with shoes and jackets for WHEN YOU GO men and women Xhibition 230 W. Huron Road, laid out in futuristic-looking Cleveland showrooms. The xhibition.co 5,800-square-foot store and venue will open in Tower City’s Oak Room just in time for the NBA AllStar Weekend, using it as a catalyst to create more immersive, fashion-focused experiences, speaking engagements, live events and more. “It’s part of the reason why we decided to look at Tower City,” says Rosenthal. Rosenthal and his team of buyers put a lot of thought into their stock, as well as how to build excitement over brands on the rise. This new downtown location will serve as an activation space for that. “Cleveland definitely has its own style. What we found is that Cleveland is very accepting of testing and new brands,” says Rosenthal.

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THREE HOT BRANDS TO KNOW LOOKING AHEAD to the spring, Xhibition is introducing designers that prioritize sophistication and comfort.

Marni: With a colorful sophistication, knitted fabrics and classic patterns, this playful brand carries vibrant basics and statement pieces that add the right amount of pizzazz.

Rick Owens: Known for sleek design and elevated minimalism, this designer showcases futuristic-inspired streetwear pieces that offer both comfort and coolness.

Greg Lauren: The classic outdoorsman aesthetic gets an elevated update with abstract silhouettes, earthy tones and relaxed and free-flowing fabrics for everyday wear.

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The Mango Salmon ($22) at downtown’s Lulo Kitchen & Juice Bar is “like a salad but not really a salad at all,” says chef and owner Stefhanie Montoya. Like a salad, it’s meant to be eaten at once, rather than element by element. “The idea was to have a blend of food on the same plate,” she says. “If you have the ingredients all separately, you don’t give yourself the opportunity to taste them together.” Unlike most salads, this dish is bright, hearty, textural and fascinating. Just like the space, which features a café and a speakeasy, the menu is inspired by Colombia, birthplace of Montoya and her husband and co-owner, Mario. This bowl is no different. Seasoned spinach, mango puree, pan-crispy salmon and mango salad, a colorful blend of peppers, mango, red onion and rainbow radish, are layered atop white rice and finish with refreshing chopped cucumbers and lime zest. “It’s pretty simple,” Montoya says, “but very rich in flavor.” 1273 W. Ninth St., Cleveland, lulocleveland.com / / RU T H C O R R A D I B E AC H

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ON THE SIDE :: eat, drink, discover From appetizer to dessert, chef Alex Najar delivers a boundary-pushing tasting menu at UnHitched Brewing.

Going the Distance An hour out of Cleveland, UnHitched Brewing’s chef’s table is a mind-blowing dining experience. / BY D I L L O N S T E WA RT /

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decorates pizza dough with za’atar before it puffs up in the wood-fired oven and gets served with creamy farmer cheese drenched in roasted garlic oil and sumac. “There’s only 15 things on the menu,” explains Najar, “so everything’s gotta be perfect.” But the chef’s table tasting menu is where Najar truly goes crazy. From a high-top bar overlooking the open kitchen, you and up to four friends spectate as Najar prepares a four- to six-course tasting menu. The private, $100-per-person experience typically comes with a beer, cocktail or wine and a detailed explanation from the chef and brewer on the pairings. During a recent visit, that unforgettable pita kicked off a surprising lineup of Asian-flavored grub, such as a gorgeous, complex Vietnamese steak tartare with smoked oyster aioli, sesame, an egg yolk and an umami rice cracker. Other courses included fermented corn with scallops that tasted of seafood chowder and a koji-aged beef rib served lettuce-wrap style with Thai basil and persimmon miso barbecue sauce. A perfectly crispy rosette pastry filled with vanilla bean custard and blackberry jam rounded out the meal.

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he seemingly never-ending brewery boom is forcing beer makers to find new ways to set themselves apart. That’s especially necessary when you’re trying to pull beer lovers from Cleveland and Akron to Louisville, Ohio. Luckily, UnHitched Brewing has found an absolute dynamo in 23-year-old chef Alex Najar and a beer geek of the highest order in Garrett Conley, who formerly worked at Chicago’s Half Acre Brewing and Platform Brewing Co. The 7,500-square-foot space, which features a 5-barrel system and seats 110, once housed a beloved community bowling alley, the lanes of which have become the tables and bars. “You can’t be like every single brewery out there,” says Najar of UnHitched Brewing, which opened in late 2019. He was hired in March 2020 and spent multiple shutdowns shuttling delivery beer and refining the food program. On a menu of house-made pizza, modern sandwiches and funky appetizers, Najar twists seemingly straight bar grub with Mediterranean-inspired ingredients and spices. The stunner is the Hearth Fired Pita ($10), where Najar

Sound good? Sorry. You likely can’t get this again. Each of Najar’s tasting menus are unique, typically based on the diners’ dietary restrictions or favorite flavors and the chef’s current obsession. “If there’s a hit, I’ll probably run it a few more times,” he says, “I don’t like to repeat myself if I don’t have to.” On the 16 taps, Conley jukes the typical IPA-heavy menu for one more balanced and focused on lagers and saisons. Every ingredient is sourced from the Midwest with hops coming from Ohio and Michigan, not California or the Pacific Northwest. The Ironwood Fang, a spelt saison made with Ohio-made cascade and chinook hops, is a perfect example, while the Two Dollar Pistol, a carbonated Genesee-inspired cream ale packed with flavors and aromas of fruit and baked goods, impressed. Najar’s obsessively creative nature instantly endeared him to UnHitched owner Adam Longacre, who has equally lofty ambitions for his brewery. “Alex told me in that first interview that he wants to win a Michelin star — we don’t even have Michelin stars in Louisville,” says Longacre. “I hired him the next day.” With the WHEN YOU GO food and beer UnHitched Brewing covered, Lon115 S Mill St. gacre’s goal Louisville, 330-871-8021 is to create a unhitched.beer beacon of creativity and a cultural hub in downtown Louisville, which has already started attracting visitors thanks to the Umbrella Alley, an Insta-worthy art installation that features a canopy of colorful umbrellas. In the summer, UnHitched closes down Mill Street to make room for a string-lit patio and beer truck. Already, In The Mix artisanal bakery opened adjacent to UnHitched with a space facing Main Street, a perfect daytime companion to the Uptown Joe coffee shop. It’s a drastic difference from just five years ago, proof of the power of the plate and the pour and a good reason to put the Canton area on your travel schedule. “It’s great because I get to educate the people of Louisville a little bit,” says Najar. “These are ingredients you’d never see at a normal brewery, especially in Ohio.”

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REVIEW :: our take on dining out

The lemon stuffed sole with Neviola cheese and crab is a luxurious superstar on a stellar menu.

Pearl of the City With their third restaurant, Acqua di Luca, Luca and Lola Sema have created a gem of downtown dining. / B Y DI LLON S T E WA RT /

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in Italy and working his way up from a dishwasher in Cleveland’s Little Italy after moving to the United States in the late ‘90s. But while that love for homemade sun-dried tomatoes, pasta and the cuisine of the boot is well displayed at his other restaurants, those menus aren’t outlets to fully explore the ocean-deep world of seafood. Catch of the day was still pulling at Luca’s heartstrings. “Everything tastes different there,” says Lola. “You eat outside and breathe in the Adriatic Sea.” At Acqua di Luca, Luca’s childlike wonder for fish and rustic cooking meets Lola’s refined eye for decor, service and wine. On the plate, quality ingredients are accentuated by simple but perfect execution, while the sophisticated space puts the city on full display. “It’s a really unique look to Cleveland,”

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ou probably think you know Luca and Lola Sema already. For nearly two decades, the husband-wife duo has found success delivering top-notch Italian fare at Luca Italian Cuisine on the Superior Viaduct and its offshoot Luca West in Westlake. But Acqua di Luca, the modern Mediterranean-inspired temple of seafood launched on the corner of West Sixth Street and St. Clair Avenue in June, might be the best representation of the Semas yet. The couple met as teenagers growing up in Albania, where hospitality is a cultural virtue and access to the Adriatic Sea gives those along the coast an affinity for fresh fish. Luca’s grandmother made excellent Italian food, a baton he picked up as a chef in the army, training in kitchens

says Lola. “I didn’t want it to be stuffy or old-school. It’s very New York.” The Warehouse District restaurant went through seven months of renovations, transforming it from its former occupant XO Steakhouse, which closed in 2020 after 17 years, into a breezy open kitchen concept with a light nautical touch. The biggest projects were exposing the original brick of the 147-yearold building and installing sliding glass doors along the outer wall to break down the barrier between the dining area and the wraparound sidewalk patio. Now, a breeze rushes through the room and a symphony of passersby and zooming cars sing the exhilarating song of a city alive. But if the restaurant is the city’s biggest stage, the headliners are what’s found on the plate, in the glass and from those who serve both. A big check should come with a good server to command the ship. The captains we encountered on this seafaring experience aptly navigated the choppy waters of an extensive wine list paired with a curated seafood menu. On both occasions, our servers felt like friends in the know, often steering us toward cheaper or tastier decisions. Amidst a labor crunch, Lola’s waitstaff somehow operate like seasoned veterans. With frequent tastings and oneon-one education sessions, training at Acqua di Luca is any gourmand’s dream. “When we opened, we had a limited menu because we had zero applicants,” says Lola. “We’re very lucky to have a staff who takes their passion for food and wine very seriously.” One great WHEN YOU GO piece of adAcqua di Luca vice we re500 W. St. Clair Ave. ceived was Cleveland, 216-329-0700 to skip the acquadiluca.com misto di crudo ($45), a smaller collection of raw salmon, yellowfin tuna, scallops and oysters, and head for the fruit de mare ($90), a towering monument to seafood that lightly bathes warm mahogany clams, tender mussels, fresh calamari, shrimp, scallops, Alaskan king crab, whole

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Husband-wife team Luca and Lola Sema work together to create a shrine to seafood and hospitality.

lobster and whatever else swam into the kitchen that day in a white wine broth. The European-inspired shareable relies on simple execution to sing a rare song Cleveland seafood lovers must hear. It’s not the only spot on the menu where Luca lets the ingredients shine. My bedfellows, who obviously hadn’t watched the documentary I sent, had a bit of sticker shock seeing the Iberico ham ($25), which came out as three thin slices of pork with shaved truffles atop. I count black Spanish pigs to fall asleep, so any chance to find them in

Cleveland is exhilarating. I liken it to sushi but for cured meat lovers. “The pork eats just chestnuts and walnuts,” says Luca. “It’s so oily and shiny when you slice it. The truffles are a good match because they bring down the fattiness. I really love it.” Another example of simple ingredients shining is the vongole ($14). In a pond of pinot grigio, olive oil and garlic sit steamed mahogany clams and sopping slices of grilled brioche, which were gone long before the broth. Dipping our delicious complimentary bread (loaves of which kept coming), however, in the luxorious broth offered some of the night’s best bites. The branzino ($38) now regretably comes headless thanks to some squeamish customers, but this filet still offers a classic Mediterranean plate with a saffron bechamel and fresh lemon. With the lemon stuffed sole ($38), chef Luca gets a little more creative. This rollup of spinach, crab meat and Neviola cheese dressed in sundried tomato cream is sorta like a seafood lasagna and was the crowd pleaser on both of our trips. Every group is bound to have a landlubber, which is where the terra e mare, or surf and turf, section comes in handy. The filet mignon/lobster Settle in for a night perusing an expansive wine list and sharing appetizers such as the rich vongole.

gnocchi ($55), a medium-cooked cut with glorious juices that seep into the accompanying creamy lobster gnocchi, is like a fine dining kids’ meal with a side of fancy mac and cheese. Specials are big here, too, with many dishes being tested before ending up on the menu. One scallop special with risotto and black truffles offered fish so buttery in texture and expertly seared it made me question why I never order scallops (probably because they’re never cooked this well). My first-ever meal, however, started with a noodlelike calamari in chile wine sauce that nearly scared me away. Luckily, it was the only bad thing I had over two trips. Luca still intends to grow the entree menu as well as institute a more affordable bar menu. Both menus will feature new pastas, and three pizza options on the bar menu will give the restaurant a more casual happy hour offering. “With my experience as a chef, I know I’m missing something,” says Luca. “I need to put more ideas on the menu, new fish, make the bar more bar food. Little adjustments to fix some stuff.” Despite the far-flung fish on the plate, the New York-chic décor and the Mediterranean-inspired hospitality, Acqua di Luca doesn’t set out to transform. Instead, it elevates — simple ingredients into elegant shrines of decadence and a mid-sized city 500 miles from the sea into a downtown deserving of an ocean of grandeur.

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420 Superior Ave E, 216-776-4576. Located at the Hyatt Regency, the restaurant’s simple menu is countered by ample attention, preparation and presentation. H $$ Acqua di Luca mediterranean / seafood 500 W St Clair Ave, 216-329-0700. Luca Sema’s restaurant in the Warehouse District has a strong emphasis on fresh fish and an assortment of Italian pastas, salads and more. Try the fruit di mare, a shareable platter of clams, calamari, mussels, shrimp, whole lobster, scallops and Alaskan king crab in a white wine broth H T P $$$$ [Restaurant Review 02/224Read pg 20]

Alley Cat Oyster Bar

seafood

1056 Old River Road, 216-574-9999. With unobstructed views of the Cuyahoga River, this open-air waterfront restaurant features a seafood-heavy menu with options such as fresh-shucked oysters and lobster rolls. H T P S $$$$

Betts Restaurant

seafood

700 W St Clair Ave, 216-875-7827. This Warehouse District staple has been voted one of Cleveland’s best seafood restaurants 21 years running. Serves fresh seafood and thick steaks. H S $$$$

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Collision Bend Brewing Co.

brewpub

1250 Old River Road, 216-273-7879. You’ll find small, shareable plates at this Flats East Bank restaurant. Beers such as the Lake Erie Sunset, a blood orange American wheat, are brewed on-site by former Great Lakes Brewing Co. brewmaster Luke Purcell. H P $$ french

1305 Euclid Ave, 216-479-0555. This 150-seat restaurant, which features 18-foot ceilings and a jewelry vault for private dining, takes its name from the store that sold fine jewelry in the space from 1920 until 1981. H T C $$$

Danny’s Deli

deli

1658 St Clair Ave, 216-696-1761. Family-run deli known for its corned beef sandwiches, generous portions and fastpaced service. $$ Dante’s Inferno american / italian 1059 Old River Road, 216-523-1504. Restaurateur Dante Boccuzzi’s casual bar and pizzeria in the Flats offers 10inch pies such as the spaghetti and meatballs pizza along with entertainment such as cornhole, arcade games and bocce. H P $$

Dave’s Cosmic Subs

sandwiches

1918 E Sixth St, 216-861-4199. Rock ’n’ roll-themed shop offering hot and cold subs, soups and salads. Open for lunch Mon-Fri. Weekly specials. H $

Gillespie’s Map Room

american

1281 W Ninth St, 216-621-7747. Casual, old-school pub serving pizza, sandwiches, salad and munchies. Don’t miss out on 20 beers on draft and more than 90 bottles. P $$ Green Rooster Farms sandwiches 2033 E 14th St, 216-862-7557. Not much has changed except the name at the former Rothschild Farms in the Theater District. Scott Kuhn‘s spot focuses on salads, soups and sandwiches such as the Gobbler made with rotisserie turkey, lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, Middlefield cheddar, local bacon and herb aioli on multigrain bread. H P $$

Mabel’s BBQ

barbecue

2050 E Fourth St, 216-417-8823. Michael Symon brings his own version of barbecue to Cleveland. Look for meat smoked low and slow, and a mustard-based sauce made with cider vinegar, local maple syrup and hot chilies. The menu features smoked pigtails, crispy pig ears and kielbasa with Cleveland Kraut. H P S $$$ Mallorca portuguese / spanish 1390 W Ninth St, 216-687-9494. Specializing in Spanish and Portuguese continental cuisine that breaks free of the tired meat and potato dishes. Fresh fish arrives four days a week and stars in most of the 40-plus entrees at this white-tablecloth Warehouse District spot. H T P C S $$$-$$$$ Marble Room seafood / steakhouse 623 Euclid Ave, 216-523-7000. Located in the historic Garfield Building, the restaurant boasts 40-foot ceilings, chandeliers and grand staircases. The menu is a decadent mix of sushi, seafood and steaks. H T S $$$$

The Nauti Mermaid

seafood

1378 W Sixth St, 216-771-6175. A relaxed Warehouse District spot with an eclectic menu heavy on seafood, from live lobster to littleneck clams to shrimp quesadillas. Happy hour Mon-Fri 4-7 p.m. H P $$$

Otani Noodle

japanese

234 Euclid Ave, 216-762-1815. The popular Uptown noodle shop brings its ramen and noodle bowls to downtown Cleveland. Try the Char-Siu, a tonkotsu soup filled with roasted pork, scallions, mushrooms, seaweed, corn and a boiled egg. H $$

Pho Thang Cafe

vietnamese

815 Superior Ave E, 216-291-7115. This traditional Vietnamese spot serves appetizers, soups, vermicelli dishes and rice plates. Be sure to try the bun bo hue, a spicy beef noodle soup. H $-$$

Republic Food & Drink

american

1425 Euclid Ave, 216-400-7133. Scott Kuhn and Chris Hodgson opened this upscale pub with an old-school feel in Playhouse Square. Grab a drink before the show with more than 40 cocktails and bourbon flights. You’ll find burgers, steaks and more. H T P $$$ Saigon vietnamese 2061 E Fourth St, 216-344-2020. Specialties include pho and vermicelli. Extensive wine and drink menu. H T P $$

Sausalito on Ninth

american

1360 E Ninth St, 216-696-2233. The former Cafe Sausalito, which moves from the Galleria at Erieview to the IMG Building, offers updated lunch and dinner menus. Try the blackened salmon with roasted fingerling potatoes, blistered tomato and artichoke ragout. H T P $$$

american

2000 E Ninth St, 216-357-2680. Executive chef Rob Stauch crafts an American lunch and dinner menu at the Kimpton Schofield Hotel. H P $$-$$$$

Blue Point Grille

mexican

1300 W Ninth St, 216-621-8226. This modern Mexican spot offers 18 varieties of tacos such as beer chicken or grilled avocado, plus a build-your-own option. Other dishes include empanadas, enchiladas and burrito bowls. Wash it all down with creative cocktails such as the pineapplejalapeno margarita. H T P $$

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1890 at the Arcade

american

2043 E Fourth St, 216-331-0805. This restaurant offers a menu full of house-made charcuterie, oysters, snacks and shareable plates. Look for house-smoked corn dogs with whole-grain mustard aioli and house-made ketchup, and steak tartare with whole-grain mustard, capers and crispy bread. H T P S $$-$$$

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/ RESTAURANTS / Shake Shack

american

601 Euclid Ave, 216-243-5023. The popular New York City burger joint opens its second Northeast Ohio location. Come here for shakes and burgers such as the Shack Burger topped with lettuce, tomato and the cult-favorite Shack Sauce or the Smoke Shack topped with peppers, hardwood-smoked bacon and Shack Sauce. H $$

Sittoo’s

lebanese

1625 Euclid Ave, 216-331-3826. Rabee and Grace Shahin opened this cafe-style Lebanese restaurant in Playhouse Square. Try the Sittoo’s Combo with shish kabob, kafta kabob, chicken shawarma and falafel. H $

Slyman’s Restaurant

american

2063 E Fourth St, Lower Level, 216-781-9050. This downstairs lounge reminiscent of the Prohibition era serves up 11 different drinks from a vintage cocktail bar and offers upscale tapas with Italian and American influences. H T $$

Souper Market

soup house

1900 E Sixth St, 216-795-5500. Warm up with an expansive rotating list of soups such as chicken paprikash, jambalaya, potato spinach and swiss and vegan tomato ginger. S $$ ANGELO MERENDINO

Southern Tier Brewing Co.

JILL VEDAA SALT SMALL MENUS AND BIG PERSONALITY. That’s what Jill Vedaa, chef and co-owner of the ❱❱ acclaimed Lakewood eatery Salt, looks for in a restaurant. “My rule of thumb, whether you’re a fine dining establishment or doing bar food, is if you represent yourself properly I’m a huge fan,” she says. “Don’t put 4,000 things on the menu because there’s no way that stuff’s getting used, right? It doesn’t have to be over the top. Pay attention to what you’re doing and do it well.” // D IL L O N S TE WA RT

deli

3106 St Clair Ave, 216-621-3760. A deli-style restaurant famous for its corned beef sandwiches stacked high. Established in 1964 by Joseph Slyman, whose family still operates the place. H S $-$$

Society Lounge

/ WO RD O F MO U T H /

brewpub

811 Prospect Ave E, 440-484-4045. The New York brewery brings its beers to downtown Cleveland with a twolevel taproom, brewery and restaurant. Wash down a pizza made with the brewery’s Nu Skool IPA with more than 30 brews on tap. H P $$-$$$

Lunch Spot: “Fat Cats in Tremont is really consistent and have set a high bar for themselves. I love the grilled octopus dish.” Bar Bites: “Prosperity Social Club in Tremont is like being wrapped in a warm blanket. It’s a shot-and-beer place, but they’re making great food.” Sushi: “When you go to Ginko in Tremont for the first time, you’re like Why have I robbed myself of this experience? It’s the best sushi I’ve ever had.” Chef Who’s Inspiring Me: “With the open kitchen, you can tell Shuxin Liu loves what he does at Xinji Noodle Bar in Ohio City. I really admire his work ethic. Those spicy dumplings are so good. I always get, like, three orders.”

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/ RESTAURANTS / Taza Lebanese Grill

lebanese

1400 W Sixth St, 216-274-1170. The second location of this upscale version of Aladdin’s Eatery has a cozy interior with warm colors and decorative drapery. The menu spans Lebanese cuisine with fresh ingredients and rich flavors. Each meal starts with fresh pita bread. H P $$

Tomo Sushi Bar & Hibachi Restaurant

Hola Tacos

/ BEST THINGS WE ATE THIS MONTH / AUNER’S SMASHBURGER ($10) With two freshly smashed patties jammed into a buttery bun (along with two pieces of creamy, melted American cheese), this burger brings style and flavor. Part of bar manager Adam Auner’s weekly pop-up, the burger is only available midweek at Porco Lounge and Tiki Room. 2527 W. 25th St., Cleveland, 216-417-5987, porcolounge.com

Winking Lizard

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CHATTY’S PIZZERIA’S MUSHROOM ROLL ($10) You never want to ruin comfort food by trying to make it healthier, but this take on the pepperoni roll offered the perfect crunch, followed by a flaky, chewy interior with roasted mushrooms, caramelized onions, spinach mozzarella and parmesan — a happy melee of flavors and textures without a whiff of regret. 28611 Lake Road, Bay Village, 440-471-4485, chattyspizzeria.com // COL L EEN SM ITEK

Zaytoon Lebanese Kitchen

C L E V E L A N D / February 2022

lebanese

1150 Huron Road E, 216-795-5000. This restaurant from David Ina returns to Playhouse Square with a flattop griddle, rolled pita wraps, burgers and chicken sandwiches. Try the Zaytoon Burger with feta, pickled onions, roasted garlic aioli and arugula on a toasted bun. H P S $-$$

[ east side ] #1 Pho

turkish

2270 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-321-4400. At Cleveland’s first Turkish restaurant, everything is prepared from scratch daily. The bar serves a mix of Turkish, French and New World wines as well as 18 imported and craftbrewed beers. H T P S $$-$$$

Austin’s Smokin’ Steak House

steaks

6535 Wilson Mills Road, Mayfield Village, 440-4424340. A rustic roadhouse serving Texas barbecue, ribs, steaks, seafood, sandwiches and salads in a casual atmosphere. Sun brunch. H T P $$-$$$

Ball Ball Waffle

asian

2999 Payne Ave, Cleveland, 216-282-3834. Aldous Lau brings egg waffles, also known as bubble waffles, a popular Hong Kong street food, to his new AsiaTown eatery. Try sweet and savory options. H $

Barrio

Batuqui On The Falls

brazilian

17 E Orange St, Chagrin Falls, 440-600-2122. At this Brazilian bistro, look for small plates such as salgadinhos and entrees such as feijoada, a stew of black beans and simmered meats that’s typically served with Brazilian rice at parties. T P C $$$$

Beckham’s B&M Barbecue

barbecue

21921 Miles Road, North Randall, 216-475-8720. This restaurant serves Southern inspired dishes such as fried okra, collard greens, fried chicken, ribs and sweet potato pie. H $-$$

Beach Club Bistro

bistro

21939 Lakeshore Blvd, Euclid, 216-731-7499. Upscale bistro featuring seafood, steaks, burgers and sandwiches. The more than a dozen innovative pizzas are the real attraction, each one named after famous beach clubs. H T P $$-$$$

Bell & Flower

american

86 N Main St, Chagrin Falls, 440-600-7755. Restaurateurs Michael Schwartz and Shawn and Tiffany Monday bring an American sensibility to Chagrin Falls. Guests can find options such as Nashville chicken wings, ahi tuna poke bowls and pan-roasted local chicken. H $$$

Black Box Fix

creole

25359 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst, 216-675-3129. The menu includes Louisiana-style sandwiches and burgers like the Famous OMG Philly made with seasoned grilled chicken, sauteed mushrooms, onions and peppers along with melted Swiss cheese and Creole jumbo grilled shrimp. H $$

Burntwood Tavern

vietnamese

3120 Superior Ave, Cleveland, 216-781-1176. Authentic Vietnamese cuisine in a casual atmosphere with signature pho. Open daily 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. S $$ Academy Tavern american / italian 12800 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland, 216-229-1171. Looking for a classic neighborhood joint? The 80-year-old Academy fits the bill with its original oak bar and a popular fish fry that hasn’t changed since 1939. H P $$ Aladdin’s Eatery lebanese / american 8870 Mentor Ave, Mentor, 440-205-5966. These popular, family-run restaurants serve authentic cuisine created with high-quality ingredients in a lively atmosphere. H S $-$$

Anatolia Cafe

american

426 South St, Chardon, 440-285-3100. Casual, sophisticated dining amid warm wood paneling, comfortable decor and fireplaces. Menu features steaks, fresh seafood, hearty appetizers and desserts. H T P $$-$$$

mexican

4061 Erie St, Willoughby, 440-856-1400. The famous taco, tequila and whiskey joint’s newest location offers two ways to order tacos: Build your own from a long list of house-made ingredients or order from nine chef-suggested options and a few specials. H P S $-$$

american / gastropub 504 E Washington St, Chagrin Falls, 440-318-1560. High wood beams, a copper-top bar and oversized fireplace give Burntwood the feel of an upscale restaurant but without the heavy price tag. H T P S $$$ The Cabin of Willowick steak / seafood 28810 Lake Shore Blvd, Willowick, 440-943-5195. Known for its warmth, the Cabin offers choice 8-ounce filets, fine seafood and sushi. H P C $$$

Cafe Tandoor

indian

96 Barrington Town Center, Aurora, 330-562-5334. Authentic cuisine with tandoori specialties, vegetarian and nonvegetarian curry dishes, and freshly baked bread. H S $$

The Callaloo Cafe and Bar

caribbean

20670 Lakeland Blvd, Euclid, 216-702-0424. Owner Kelvin Cadiz hails from the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. His Caribbean-themed eatery specializes in authentic island cuisine and tropical fruit drinks. H $

Choolaah

indian

27100 Chagrin Blvd, Orange Village, 216-350-3136. This fast-casual concept uses upscale ingredients and the ancient cooking techniques of the tandoor oven to make Indian cuisine for plates, bowls and sandwiches. H P $$

Cilantro Taqueria

mexican

2783 Euclid Heights Blvd, Cleveland Heights, 216-3313069. This authentic Mexican taqueria is known for its bursting-at-the-seams burritos and fresh ingredients. Don’t miss $1 off tacos on Tue. H T P $$

Citizen Pie

italian

15710 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, 216-417-2742. Chef Vytauras Sasnauskas serves wood-fired Neapolitan red and white pizzas including the Little Italy with mozzarella, Italian sausage, red pepper, red onion, basil and oregano and the Mushroom with mozzarella, brie, Porcini Duxelles, bacon, red onion and truffle oil. H $$

DILLON STEWART

HOLA TACO’S MEXICAN RAMEN ($11) Inject all the birria into my veins. If you spent all summer eating birria tacos, this explosion of beef broth, a soup of floating chunks of tender, pullapart meat and wavy noodles, is the winter warm-up meal you need. Pro tip: Pass on the consomme dipping broth and dunk your tacos in this. 12102 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-8014666, hola-tacos.com // DIL L ON STEWART

american

1301 E Ninth St, 216-297-4490. More than 100 kinds of beer make this local chain one of the best places to quaff a cold one. An eclectic menu of pizza, wings, burgers, sandwiches and creative entrees have made it a local favorite. H P S $$

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HAKO’S FRIED PORK DUMPLINGS ($7.50) Formerly downtown under the name Sapporo Sushi, this spot offers everything from udon to hand rolls, including one of the most extensive vegetarian sushi menus in town. But I recommend ordering at least two plates of the fried pork dumplings, which come four in an order, for good measure. 13603 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-273-7110, sushihako.com

japanese

1293 W Ninth St, 216-696-4444. With five floors and more than 100 tables, this restaurant offers plenty of sushi and hibachi options. Specials include half-off sushi on Mon, Wed and Sun and a happy hour every day from 5-7:30 p.m. P T $$$ UJerk caribbean / jamaican 850 Euclid Ave, 216-675-0022. This eatery specializes in jerk chicken and Jamaican spices. Build your own wraps, sliders and platters with a variety of proteins such as jerk chicken or spicy tuna and six different sauces. Don’t miss the Rasta Pasta, an Alfredo pasta with a kick, served on weekends. H $$

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The Haunted House Restaurant american

27200 Harvard Road, Orange Village, 216-285-3500. Located across the street from Pinecrest, this national chain restaurant and winery features more than 40 varietals along with an American fusion menu. H T P $$$

Don Tequila

mexican

9439 Mentor Ave, Mentor, 440-205-1688. Visit one of this local chain’s six locations for authentic Mexican dishes such as burritos, tamales, enchiladas and fajitas. H $$

Edwins Restaurant

french

13101 Shaker Square, Cleveland, 216-921-3333. Owner Brandon Chrostowski provides formerly incarcerated adults an education in the culinary arts through his classical French restaurant. The ambitious menu includes dishes such as frog legs with garlic, parsley and butter, and horseradish-encrusted salmon with cucumbers and creme fraiche. T H P C S $$$$

Empress Taytu Ethiopian Restaurant

ethiopian

6125 St Clair Ave, Cleveland, 216-391-9400. Diners come here for the traditional Ethiopian beef, lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes. H T $$-$$$

Farmer’s Feast

american

2050 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-214-2120. This farm-to-table restaurant located inside BottleHouse Brewery sources meat from Gifted Grass Farms in Medina. Try the focaccia burger with pepper mayo, Old Brooklyn Cheese Co.’s pub cheese, grilled onion and pickles. H P $-$$

Flour

italian

34205 Chagrin Blvd, Moreland Hills, 216-464-3700. In a modern setting, find rustic Italian fare, including fromscratch options like pastas, meats and pizza from a woodburning oven. H T P S $$$

american

13463 Cedar Road, 216-862-5584. This fun and quirky restaurant is a popular spot for horror movie fans with a themed menu of specials such as 51-ounce smoky haunted potion bowls and an all-day breakfast and dinner menu. H T $$ Hook & Hoof american / contemporary 4125 Erie St, Willoughby, 440-571-5312. Chefs Hunter Toth and Chaz Bloom bring elevated comfort food to downtown Willoughby. H T S $$$$ NEW! JoJo’s Bar A merican 87 West St, Chagrin Falls, 440-394-8120. The former Gamekeeper’s Tavern and Bull & Bird Steakhouse get new life after a total renovation. The menu features pastas, steak, wedge salad and craft cocktails. S $$

LJ Shanghai

chinese

3142 Superior Ave, Cleveland, 216-400-6936. Located in AsiaTown, this Chinese noodle house has gained popularity for its xiao long bao (soup dumplings). $$ Lox, Stock and Brisket deli 3441 Tuttle Road, Shaker Heights. Chef and owner Anthony Zappola’s popular modern Jewish deli in the Van Aken District serves up a menu of sandwiches. H $$

Mama Santa’s

italian

12301 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, 216-421-2159. Hearty portions of Sicilian cooking at bargain prices. Choose from pizza, veal parmigiana and house-made pastas. H $$-$$$

Mojo World Eats and Drink

contemporary

2196 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-932-9000. Chef and owner Michael Herschman reinvents the former Lopez restaurant into a hub for global cuisine. Choose from small plates such as the tempura shrimp finished with spice, radishes and a coconut red chile peanut sauce. H P $$

Nora

italian

2181 Murray Hill Road, Cleveland, 216-231-5977. Authentic Italian cuisine with a full-service bar and warm decor. Dinner only. H P C $$$

Osso Farm Restaurant

american

9145 Old State Road, Hambden, 440-230-3600. This rustic restaurant has a rotating menu of farm-fresh food such as confit duck leg served on a bed of gnocchi with sweet potatoes. H P T $$$-$$$$ NEW! Ponyboys M exican 506 E Washington St, Chagrin Falls, 440-247-8226. This intimate, modern Mexican restaurant, which opened in the former Violante’s Restaurant spot in December, offers tacos, tortas and craft cocktails. P T $$$

The Rice Shop

asian

3403 Tuttle Road, Shaker Heights, 216-785-9490. Chef Anthony Zappola has reopened his Van Aken District location with a concise menu of rice bowls with pork belly, poke and more. H $$-$$$ NEW! Sushi Junki J apanese 718 SOM Center Road, Mayfield Village, 440-6460429. Located in Chagrin Falls’ theater district, this hip, modern joint is designed to foster sushi obsessions with a menu that starts basic and progressively gets more adventurous. H P $$ Vero Pizza Napoletana italian 12421 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-229-8383. This restaurant serves more than 11 kinds of pizza made with napoletana dough. C $$ Zhug mediterranean / middle eastern 12413 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-862-2508. Chef and owner Douglas Katz’s acclaimed restaurant reopens this month after a winter break. The concise menu of shareable plates are big on flavor. H S $$

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[ west side ] Antica Italian Kitchen & Bar

italian

35568 Detroit Road, Avon, 440-517-0096. This Italian restaurant and bar from the owner of Hecks Cafe offers 20 to 25 beers on tap and an assortment of entrees and pizzas. Try the chicken Parmesan pizza in which the crust is replaced with chicken and topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella and fresh basil. H T P $$$-$$$$ Arepazo Latino & Bar latin / mexican 14725 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, 216-785-9912. This restaurant specializes in Latin and Mexican fare such as arepas, burritos, quesadillas, fajitas, plantains and more. Try different variations of margaritas such as a jalapeno or cucumber version. H T $$

Astoria Cafe & Market

mediterranean

5417 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, 216-266-0834. Inside the 3,500-square-foot Mediterranean specialty food shop in Gordon Square Arts District, guests can find a 115-seat cafe and a curated menu of tapas, salads, pizzas and sandwiches. H P C S $$-$$$

Blue Habanero

mexican

6416 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, 216-465-1818. Located in the former Arcadian space in the Gordon Square Arts District, this upscale Mexican restaurant offers 15 kinds of tacos. H $$

Cabin Club Steakhouse

steaks

30651 Detroit Road, Westlake, 440-899-7111. Thick, juicy steaks are the main attraction. Fine dining in an authentic log cabin with a casual yet upscale atmosphere, fresh seafood, daily features and an award-winning wine list. T S $$$-$$$$

Cleveland Vegan

vegan

17112 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, 216-221-0201. With a focus on serving vegan and plant-based foods, this cafe and bakery offers breakfast, lunch and dinner Tue-Sun including plant-based tacos, a Thai noodle bowl or fried chicken sandwiches. H S P $-$$

Danny Boy’s Italian Eatery

italian

20251 Lake Road, Rocky River, 440-333-9595. One-of-akind salads, Italian appetizers and new twists on old favorites such as the award-winning specialty pizzas and pasta. Family friendly with big portions. P $$

El Rinconcito Chapin

latin

3330 Broadview Road, Cleveland, 216-795-5776. This Old Brooklyn spot serves traditional Guatemalan street food, such as tamales and dobladitas. H $$

Fat Cats

contemporary

2523 Market Ave, Cleveland, 216-241-4243. An upscale, eclectic, seasonally changing menu with a contemporary American feel and locally sourced ingredients. H P C $$$ The Green Kitchen V egan 14206 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, 216-331-1441. Chef John Hagerty delivers vegan dive bar grub inside Little Rose Tavern, a West Park dive bar and music spot. H $$ american

4133 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, 216-938-8711. Located in the former Plum spot, this restaurant zeroes in on gourmet fast-casual fare with plump chicken drums, grab-and-go Lunchables and a smash burger with maggi mayo, American cheese, sweet onion and dill pickle. P $$

C L E V E L A N D / February 2022

KINDA LIKE JUMBO SHRIMP, Midwestern vegan seems like an oxymoron. Not so, ❱❱ says Meredith Pangrace, who researched the best vegan food in Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburgh and across the Rust Belt region for her new book Rust Belt Vegan Kitchen ($14.95, Belt Publishing). “There’s a buzz about plant-based diets and the benefits, but since we live in a meat-and-potatoes town, it can be a little intimidating,” she says. So, the book veganizes popular local cuisine like pierogies, Detroit coney dogs and Cincinnati chili, but it also guides novice veg chefs. Having the right machinery, such as an air fryer or a Vitamix, and pantry staples for simple substitutions such as ground flaxseed for eggs as a binder can make the learning curve less steep. Finally, the book tells the stories behind these delicious recipes, including tales that range from Pangrace’s personal journey as a veggie-based Ohioan to peeks inside the kitchens of the region’s best vegan chefs, including chef John Hagerty’s The Green Kitchen in West Park, the indie book store behind Two Dollar Radio Cafe in Columbus and Oscar Narvaez of Chicago’s The Chunky Scones. And while Eastern European transformations come to mind first, the book also highlights vegan offerings from Southern, Indian and Mexican chefs in the region. “For me, the Rust Belt is Eastern European, but that’s just my experience,” says Pangrace. “I wanted to make sure we got everyone’s story and showed the diversity of the landscape.” beltpublishing.com // D IL L O N S TE WA RT

Il Rione Pizzeria

italian

1303 W 65th St, Cleveland, 216-282-1451. You’ll find plenty of pizza pies on the menu at this endearing Gordon Square Arts District restaurant. H P S $$

Immigrant Son Brewery

brewpub

18120 Sloane Ave, Lakewood, 216-600-4483. This ambitious brewery menu offers world-inspired food such as octopus and chicken paprikash and a list of more than 10 in-house beers. H $$-$$$ [Restaurant Review 02/224Read Online]

Johnny Mango World Cafe & Bar

latin american

3120 Bridge Ave, Cleveland, 216-575-1919. World cafe and juice bar in Ohio City serving burritos, quesadillas, stir-fried entrees and vegetarian dishes. The atmosphere is equatorial, the freshly squeezed juice drinks refreshing. Full bar. H P C $$

Literary Tavern

gastropub

1031 Literary Road, Cleveland, 216-862-1916. This 30seat neighborhood tavern specializes in cool cocktails, beer, wine by the glass and small plates such as calamari frites, cheese boards and burgers. $$

Momocho

mexican

1835 Fulton Road, Cleveland, 216-694-2122. Innovative, modern Mexican cuisine from chef Eric Williams. Specialties include six varieties of guacamole, house-made chorizo queso fundido, pumpkin seed- and pecan-crusted trout, and eight fruit-spiked margaritas. P S $$-$$$

Ninja City

asian

6706 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, 216-862-7200. Chef and owner Bac Nguyen’s Ninja City spot offers Asian dishes such as spring rolls, dumplings, pho and noodle bowls alongside American classics such as burgers and chicken and waffles. H P $$

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RUST BELT VEGAN KITCHEN

american

2061 W 10th St, Cleveland, 216-579-0200. Many of the seasonal ingredients on chef Ricardo Sandoval’s menu come from local gardens. It’s fitting for the house-turnedfunky-eatery, hailed by Bon Appetit as one of the country’s best neighborhood restaurants. P $$-$$$

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Prosperity Social Club

american

1109 Starkweather Ave, Cleveland, 216-937-1938. Oldschool tavern with upscale bar food and a unique atmosphere. H P $$

Rosewood Grill

american

2033 Crocker Road, Westlake, 440-835-9500. Hospitality Restaurant Group opens its third location of the casual American restaurant. Choose from cuisine straight from its stone oven such as steaks, flatbreads and fresh fish daily on a rotating seasonal menu. H T P $$$

Salmon Dave’s Pacific Grille

seafood

19015 Old Lake Road, Rocky River, 440-331-2739. Fashioned after a turn-of-the-century gold rush saloon, Salmon Dave’s features huge crab legs and fresh seafood with traditional and seasonal specialties. T $$$-$$$$

Soho Chicken & Whiskey

southern

1889 W 25th St, Cleveland, 216-298-9090. Chef Nolan Konkoski updates his Southern-inspired menu with fresh takes on fried chicken,including the Sunrise chicken dinner made with andouille sausage, bacon, yam fried rice, sriracha and a sunny-side egg. H T P $$$

Tartine Bistro

french

19110 Old Detroit Road, Rocky River, 440-331-0800. French-inspired bistro with a full bar in an Old World atmosphere. Sophisticated wine list. H P $$$

Thyme Table

american

583 Dover Center Road, Bay Village, 440-781-3025. This upscale tavern from owner and chef Michael Smith features items such as house black pasta, which comes with peas, shrimp, garlic, cream and thyme, and topnotch cocktails. H P S $$$ Toast american / wine bar 1365 W 65th St, Cleveland, 216-862-8974. This Gordon Square wine bar offers nontraditional wines and international options along with a small, curated list of cocktails and craft beers. Executive chef Alex Arsham’s menu of small and large plates features items such as house-made charcuterie. H P C $$$ Tost Sandwich Cafe american / greek 13427 Madison Ave, Lakewood, 216-712-6133. In addition to an in-house mini market that provides an assortment of meats, cheeses and desserts, this Greek deli has a number of paninis, large salads, soups and daily specials. Try the Tommy Boy with corned beef, roast beef, peppered bacon, coleslaw, cheddar, tomato and chipotle mayo. H $$

Tremont Taphouse

gastropub

2572 Scranton Road, Cleveland, 216-298-4451. Crowds come here for the beer list, which includes a rotating selection of 40 bottles and 48 taps that focus on American and European microbrews. The tasty gastropub menu includes small plates, burgers, tacos and the Taphouse’s signature three-cheese mac ‘n’ cheese. H P C S $-$$ Twisted Taino caribbean / latin 1400 W 25th St, Cleveland, 216-310-5880. A modern take on traditional Caribbean food, you’ll find creative takes on empanadas (think Tex-Mex and king crab) as well as vegan options. H P C $$

Villa Y Zapata

mexican

8505 Madison Ave, Cleveland, 216-961-4369. Authentic Mexican cuisine, relaxed dining, full bar with imported beers and great margaritas. H $$

West Side Market Cafe

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barbecue

17100 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, 440-665-3768. The popular barbecue spot started as a food truck but now serves beef brisket, ribs, Texas hot link sausage and bacon on a stick in a brick-and-mortar space. H $$

american

West Side Market, Lorain Avenue entrance, 1979 W 25th St, Cleveland, 216-579-6800. Market-fresh comfort foods in a casual, eclectic atmosphere. Open seven days a week. Sun brunch. Beer, wine and mimosas. H C $$

3 Palms Pizzeria & Bakery

Rosewood Grill

italian

60 Village Way, Hudson, 330-342-4545. Chef Shawn Monday offers traditional Neapolitan pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven imported from Naples, Italy, along with salads, sandwiches and pasta. H P $$-$$$ Birdigo american / sandwiches 32975 Aurora Road, Solon, 440-809-8888. This Southern comfort food spot focuses on fried chicken, chicken sandwiches, mac ‘n’ cheese, loaded Tater Tots and frozen custards. H $

The Brew Kettle

brewpub

8377 Pearl Road, Strongsville, 440-239-8788. Brewery serving 30 draft beers, house-made sodas and barbecuesmoked specialties in a friendly atmosphere. H P $$

Das Schnitzel Haus

german

5728 Pearl Road, Parma, 440-886-5050. European cuisine in large portions, made in-house. Full bar, covered beer garden with fireplace. P S $$-$$$

DBA

american

21 Furnace St, Akron, 330-375-5050. Chef Dante Boccuzzi’s downtown Akron restaurant showcases an elegant dining space, private dining room and a spacious patio. The menu here is similar to his Tremont restaurant, Dante, but with a more modern feel. The seared sea scallops are a fan-favorite. H P T S $$$$

Delmonico’s Steakhouse

steaks

6001 Quarry Lane, Independence, 216-573-1991. Hearken back to another time with steaks, Italian favorites and huge cocktails. Private dining available. Open for lunch Mon-Fri. H T P $$$$ hot chicken banh mi. H $$

The Granary Restaurant at Pine Tree Barn

american

4374 Shreve Road (state Route 226), Wooster, 330-2641014. Gourmet luncheon restaurant overlooking a Christmas tree farm, lakes and the spectacular Killbuck Valley. Rooftop dining. H T $$

Kingfish

seafood

115 Montrose West Ave, Copley, 330-777-2005. Hospitality Restaurants debuts its latest restaurant in Copley. With an Eastern coastal atmosphere, the menu celebrates seafood. Try the chilled seafood tower with oysters, shrimp cocktail, crab legs and smoked fish pate. H T $$$-$$$$

Leo’s Italian Social

italian

2251 Front St, Cuyahoga Falls, 330-400-4427. This new Italian restaurant offers an abundance of shareable plates, chef specials and eight different wood-fired pizzas in an open-concept dining room. H T P $$-$$$

LockKeepers

italian

8001 Rockside Road, Valley View, 216-524-9404. There’s rustic charm to this dark-wood dining space decorated with local canal memorabilia. H T P S $$$-$$$$

Mission BBQ

barbecue

8225 West Ridgewood Drive, Parma, 216-487-6274. This national chain of barbecue restaurants opens its second Ohio location at the Shoppes of Parma. H $$

Ohio Pie Co.

italian

1315 1/2 Pearl Road, Brunswick, 330-741-4117. This lively Italian eatery from Nick Robson introduces Ohiostyle square-cut pizza with garlic oil-covered crusts and a hefty helping of sauce. H $$

Ray’s Place

american

135 Franklin Ave, Kent, 330-673-2233. Serving a full menu since 1937, the Kent landmark offers 64 draft beers, more than 100 bottled beers and a neighborhood-favorite burger. H $-$$

american

36 E Streetsboro St, Hudson, 330-656-2100. Rosewood offers casual American cuisine straight from its stone oven. Features steaks, flatbreads and fresh fish daily on a menu that rotates with the season. H T P $$$$

Rosewood Grill

american

16740 Royalton Road, Strongsville, 440-783-5500. Rosewood Grill offers casual American cuisine straight from its wood-smoke grill. Features steak, flatbreads and fresh fish daily on a menu that rotates with the season. H P $$$$

Shinto Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

japanese

17070 Pearl Road, Strongsville, 440-878-3868. Innovative sushi and exquisite hibachi Japanese cuisine served in a beautiful atmosphere. A newly renovated sushi bar in the middle of the dining room is designed to give diners full interaction with chefs. Full bar. H T P $$$-$$$$

Swensons Drive-In

american

658 E Cuyahoga Falls Ave, Akron, 330-928-8515. The local chain of drive-thru burger joints is a summertime favorite for its 17 flavors of ice-cold milkshakes and awardwinning Galley Boy, a double cheeseburger topped with two special sauces. Don’t forget Potato Teezers filled with cheese and jalapenos. S $

Tangier Restaurant & Cabaret

american / middle eastern 532 W Market St, Akron, 330-376-7171. MediterraneanAmerican cuisine. The restaurant’s banquet facility seats 60 to 1,000. The showroom seats up to 400 for national touring acts. H T $$$$

Thyme2 Pub and Fine Dining

contemporary

113 W Smith Road, Medina, 330-764-4114. The menu features contemporary American cuisine with worldly influences. Independently owned and operated by chef John Kolar and his wife, Kathy. H T P C $$$$

Tinkers Creek Road Tavern

american

14000 Tinkers Creek Road, Walton Hills, 216-642-3900. A casual atmosphere in an intimate setting overlooking Tinkers Creek. All food is made from scratch using local, seasonal ingredients. Open for lunch Tue-Sat, the historic tavern, which was founded in 1902 and has features from the original bar, is a great stop after hiking the paths of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. H P $$-$$$

Vaccaro’s Trattoria

italian

1000 Ghent Road, Akron, 330-666-6158. You’ll find family recipes served with contemporary flair at this Akron mainstay. Try the house-made lasagna. Wine list includes 75-100 exclusive labels and 18 glass pours. H T P $$$-$$$$

Virtues

eclectic

Akron City Hospital, 525 E Market St, Akron, 330-3757444. Upscale-affordable restaurant serving fresh, healthful cuisine. Specialty salads, pastas, handmade pizza, steaks, daily specials, gluten-free options and in-house desserts. Vegetarian options. H $$

Whitey’s Booze N’ Burgers

american

3600 Brecksville Road, Richfield, 330-659-3600. A friendly gathering place offering huge portions of burgers, house-made fries and nationally known chili. Try The Land Burger, which is topped with Cleveland Kraut, a pork sausage patty, cheddar cheese and stadium mustard. H P $$

Yours Truly

american

Signature Square, 3725 Medina Road, Medina, 330-7225800. A casual, family-friendly chain of diners that serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Don’t leave without a plate of the cheesy notso fries. H P S $$

Zoup! Fresh Soup Co.

american

6901 Rockside Road, Independence, 216-328-9300. Twelve flavors of soup daily as well as salads and cafe sandwiches served in a casual atmosphere. Catering, takeout available. H $$ clevelandmagazine.com / C L E V E L A N D

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THE FIGHT T O S AV E ROUNDWOOD MANOR For more than three decades, Sylvia Korey has served as the protector of one of Ohio’s most historic — and largest — homes. But what she sees as a rescue plan to escape its inevitable demolition, Hunting Valley officials perceive as a threat to the village character they are just as determined to defend.

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what she believes will be the salvation of Roundwood Manor: conversion into upscale condominiums. Specifically, the space would be divided into six 2,000- to 4,500-square-foot units, plus shared common areas such as the foyer, large pool, elevator, west tower and cozy bar. But in 2015, the Daisy Hill trustees struck down Korey’s proposal, citing a 1938 village ordinance specifying that each residence in the village must stand on at least 5 acres. Hunting Valley’s Planning and Zoning Commission rejected the proposal, as well.

Korey sued, launching a legal battle that still rages today. Without a specialuse exemption, Korey believes Roundwood Manor will ultimately be demolished, taking with it a storied chapter of Cleveland history — and an architectural masterpiece. Her top goal — her life’s work, really, now that her children are grown — is to save Roundwood Manor. “I don’t want to be known,” she says, “as the person who signed the death certificate for this house.”

The majestic living room, with its multiple seating areas and massive fireplace, is where homeowner Sylvia Korey hosts larger gatherings.

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t’s a cold November day in Hunting Valley, but Roundwood Manor is calm. While blue jays chase off smaller birds in its gardens, inside the 55,000-square-foot mansion is robed with classic volumes and velvet sofas. An Edna Jones CD radiates from the family room; her voice swells down the oak hall as owner Sylvia Korey’s lowers. “I used to wake up with a nightmare and jump out of bed,” Korey says. “I had a vision that there was a wrecking ball outside. It was hitting the walls, and the walls would not fall.” Korey is the sixth owner of the estate. She moved to Hunting Valley in 1988 with her husband and three daughters. Under a wood-shingled roof, the house winced. Shag carpet blazed along the floor like moss, and layers of paint hid wood walls of 20th century eloquence. “This house … I feel like I saved it twice,” Korey says. “When we first bought it, it had been on the market for a few years. But we were young and not too savvy and didn’t think about the consequences of what it would take to resell something like this.” Korey wears an emerald green sweater. A scarf drapes from her neck. Roundwood Manor is her home, and for more than 30 years, she has been its protector. Korey first put the manor up for sale in 2002, but no one seemed to need a home with nine fireplaces, 14 bedrooms and 16 baths. The manor resides like a king on the prime lot of Daisy Hill in Hunting Valley — just one of the local legacies of the Van Sweringen brothers, who built it in 1927. Neighboring homes started to appear around the mansion in the 1940s. Today, 62 stately homes sprawl across the hilly, wooded land, but Roundwood Manor remains at its center. “There would be no Daisy Hill without this house,” Korey says. But by 2014, Korey still hadn’t found a legitimate buyer. The only offer she’d received was verbal. And the prospective buyer wasn’t interested in the landmark, just the land on which it stood. Slate, oak, sister marble to that used in the Terminal Tower — all would eventually be lost to demolition. Korey had to find another way to sell. That fall, Korey was at her desk in the kitchen, Googling. She stumbled across

Both the elegant foyer and the cozy bar would be common areas under Korey’s proposed plan.

In 1988, Korey and her husband, Samir, bought Roundwood Manor for $1.45 million. They had just moved from London and had no place to live. “This house just fell in our lap,” Korey says. Originally, a much smaller house had the Koreys’ eye — a 10,298-square-foot Tudor pulled back from Pinetree Road in Pepper Pike. Coincidentally, it also was built by the Van Sweringens. “We gave them the asking price,” Korey says, “but the people changed their minds.” At the time, Korey was the mother of three daughters, the oldest being 6, and pregnant with a fourth. Too busy to think — and with the promise her parents would move in with them — empty Roundwood Manor seemed opportune. Of course, its Colonial-Revival splendor is enchanting. “Coming from Romania, I always liked old things,” Korey says. “So, when I saw this house, I mean, I loved it. I think I pinch myself just about every day from living here.” Korey emigrated from Romania to the United States with her family in 1965 at age 10, landing in Gordon Square, three houses down from the Romanian Catholic Church on West 65th Street. She studied civil engineering at Cleveland State University, where she met Samir. After graduation, they married. For Samir’s work, the Koreys relocated to Kuwait, Dubai and London, before returning to Ohio, where Roundwood Manor awaited.

That first year, Korey recalls as many as 14 people living at Roundwood Manor, including a couple who cared for the grounds. During holidays, the number rose to more than 20 as relatives from overseas came to visit, staying two to three weeks at a time in the cheery and spacious guest wing.

“I DON’T WANT TO BE K NOWN AS THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THE DEATH CERTIFICATE FOR THIS HOUSE,” SAYS HOMEOWNER SYLVIA KOREY. In those days, the kitchen was a perfume of pies and cakes, which Alexandra Korey, the youngest daughter, remembers making with her grandmothers. “You wouldn’t expect it in such a big house; it just felt so homey all the time,” Alexandra says. “Just the mental image of coming down the stairs … seeing a massive fire in the fireplace … that’s just how it was for so much of my childhood.” The four sisters baking pies and

cookies in the Aga stove to eat beside the hearth, clinking away piano lessons and scurrying down the west tower stairs in a game of hide-and-go-seek live on in Korey’s mind’s eye. She can still picture her young daughters in the ship room, a sweeping, classical allure with crimson couches and claw-foot furniture illuminated by an enormous Norman window flanked by French doors. The floor had become an impromptu art studio for a flurry of water coloring. “Oh my God, all four of them,” Korey recalls. “They were all on their stomachs.” When they were little, Alexandra and her sister Stephanie discovered how to hide behind the linen family room curtains, undoubtedly the best hiding spot in the house. By middle school, chilling in the west tower had become a tween rite of passage. “That was like our cool hangout room. We had a bunch of inflatable furniture in there,” says Alexandra. Pool parties saw the doors flung open to the back lawn, snacks on the back bar and music pumping. Autumn turned the sour gum trees flanking the mansion scarlet. The crisp smell lured Alexandra outside to read books among the branches. “A couple times over the years I stayed there by myself,” Alexandra remembers, “and my friends — they’d be like, ‘Oh my God, how are you not scared; it’s so big.’ And I’m like, ‘it’s home,’ I don’t think there’s anything like that in Cleveland.” clevelandmagazine.com / C L E V E L A N D

The swimming pool and mechanical areas make up most of the home’s lower level.

Millionaires’ Row sounds like a fable. Of the 400 mansions that flourished from Public Square to 105th Street during Cleveland’s Gilded Age, only four remain. “How could we have possibly torn down all those mansions?” says Cleveland historian and author Dan Ruminski, who has held 700 talks on the topic over the course of the last decade or so. “Cleveland on Euclid Avenue had over one-half of the world’s millionaires at one time,” Ruminski says. “If you can produce something like Roundwood Manor, you can feel it and touch it or even drive by it. You get an example of just how great we were.” Roundwood Manor is a living testament to two of Cleveland’s greatest visionaries: brothers Oris Paxton and Mantis James Van Sweringen, the developers behind Shaker Heights, Shaker Square and the Terminal Tower complex. The Vans, as they were nicknamed, moved to Cleveland from Lorain County for work. A leg injury from the Civil

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War led their father to file as an invalid, leaving the brothers — as well as an older sibling, Herbert — responsible to support him and their two sisters. Their mother, Jeannie, had died of tuberculosis in 1886. After her death, O.P. and M.J. were inseparable. Though 6 and 4 years old at the time, their partnership would only grow stronger, eventually igniting a suburban empire the remnants of which still stand today. After an ill-fated real estate venture in Lakewood, the Vans bought land from the North Union Shaker Community on the East Side. They learned public transportation was implicit for suburban sprawl. In 1915, they acquired the Nickel Plate Railroad for tracking rights, planning their own electric rapid transit line. The brothers continued to buy railway, controlling systems from New York to El Paso, Texas, in addition to those that spidered out to their developments. By 1929, their empire was valued at $3 billion. The completion of the $179 million Terminal Tower in 1930 — then the world’s second-tallest building — was simply icing on the cake.

“It’s the great American story. They started off as poor as poor could be, and they became among the wealthiest men in the country,” Ruminski says. Following a trend among Cleveland’s business elite, the Van Sweringens bought a farm in Orange Township in 1911 from one of their land agents, Benjamin Jenks. Jenks’ wife, Louise, went by “Daisy.” The Vans hired their favorite architect, Philip Small, to design the regal Colonial-Revival giant on the property. Originally 90,000 square feet, 50 rooms and 24 guest suites on 660 acres, Roundwood Manor served as a retreat for the Vans to entertain potential business partners. By 1919, the Vans had given their South Park Boulevard home to their unmarried sisters and began living full time at Roundwood Manor. Then came the Great Depression, which undid the Van Sweringens. Though they intended to rebuild, the brothers died less than a year apart, M.J. in December 1935 and O.P. in November 1936. Union Properties parceled out the Daisy Hill estate beginning in the 1940s, and by 1946, Roundwood Manor had a new occupant.

Over the years, the mammoth house was reduced to its present form, with the removal of 35,000 square feet. Yet its craftsmanship continues to awe Ruminski and others. “It’s a remarkable architectural achievement designed by one of the greatest architects in Cleveland history,” says local architect Tony Paskevich. “Besides the beauty of the architecture, just the history of it all. From the brothers who built it to the other owners who’ve had it over the years.” “Their legacy’s quite enormous,” agrees Ruminski, who recalls Euclid Avenue’s discarded majesty. “Once you take them down, they’re gone forever.”

“I think the Van Sweringens used to play cards up here,” Korey says. She hikes a curved staircase to the top of the west tower. She nitpicks the old paint as she goes, but the cosmetic flaw is trivial compared to the heights she’s already climbed — literally. Seen through the third-story windows,

“ONCE YOU TAK E THEM DOWN, THEY’RE GONE FOREVER,” SAYS LOCAL HISTORIAN AND AUTHOR DAN RUMINSK I. a Buckingham Slate roof crawls on like its own European city. Two ladders meet at a peak, each laid across one slanted side. Because stairs leading to the east tower were blocked by a former owner’s glamour bath addition, the ladders have been Korey’s only way of clamoring to the space. “I used to go there all the time, walk the roof, just to make sure that everything is okay,” Korey says. The slate roof cost Korey almost $1 million. It was but one of Korey’s many projects as owner and protector.

Between the years of 1994 and 2000, Roundwood Manor awoke to its former glory. Korey had its gutters and towers capped with 24-ounce copper. She replaced pipes around the pool, dug out and replaced the old tennis court, gutted and revamped the kitchen, planted nearly 100 trees on the property and improved existing apartments on both the east and west sides of the house. She removed layers of plywood, linoleum and carpet to refurbish oak floors and freed the foyer’s slate floor from concrete using a hammer. In the family room, Korey stripped the walls four times before arriving at the initial knotty pine. She thought it was over when she hit white paint, but, the next morning, an apache green had bled through. “I just remember my mom literally scraping away at the walls,” Alexandra says. Korey replaces the batteries herself in every smoke detector, answers every Gillmore Security mishap and mowed the 7.69-acre lot for 25 years. She takes about 14,000 steps every day. “I would be 200 pounds if I didn’t have this house,” she jokes. “Martha Stewart, you have nothing on me.” After Korey’s daughters left for college and the amicable end of her marriage, downsizing naturally appealed. In 2002, Roundwood Manor hit the market for $7.9 million. The house has had six real estate agents since then. A neighboring house in Daisy Hill sold for $8.5 million, but it was sizably smaller — most are. Korey gradually realized the marvelous spawning of room after room that awes Ruminski and so many others was a buyer’s deterrent. At one point, Korey dropped the price to $4.4 million. Roundwood Manor — even with all its improvements — was priced at $79 per square foot in an area where the average square foot is priced around $350. “Buyers today are so different than 20 to 30 years ago. They want homes that are smaller, updated and easy to maintain,” explained Howard Hanna real estate agent Adam Kaufman to Korey in a 2018 email. While he called her home “an absolute showplace,” he also warned her that it’s simply not what today’s buyers want. So Korey began her search for a solution, one that wouldn’t lead to eventual demolition. One fall day in 2014, Korey looked out clevelandmagazine.com / C L E V E L A N D

at the front lawn from her desk in the kitchen. The sour gums may have been dressed in their scarlet flames as she read the title of an article about repurposing country homes in Princeton, New Jersey: “Grand Old Mansions Find New Life as Condominiums.” “Bingo!” says Korey. “It was like a lightbulb went on in my head.”

Hunting Valley’s Village Hall is nestled between ravines. The roads are laid as if a cat dragged them over the hills like a toy ribbon. The occasional Kinkade-like home can be spied through trees. People are attracted to Hunting Valley for its rural charm, a characteristic the village jealously guards. Only 7 miles away, SOM Center Road’s commercial cluster barks at the rolling scenery. The traffic is a reminder of the kind of thing Hunting Valley wants to keep at bay. When Korey took the first steps to convert Roundwood Manor into condos in 2015, she was denied an exemption to Hunting Valley’s zoning code, which requires each residence to sit on a minimum of 5 acres. Cleveland Magazine reached out multi-

ple times via email to Daisy Hill trustees, as well as members of Hunting Valley’s City Council and Planning and Zoning commission. Only Hunting Valley mayor Bruce Mavec welcomed an interview. Mavec moved to Hunting Valley in 1988, the same year as Korey. He’s had dinner at Roundwood Manor with the Korey family. He has a calm demeanor and measured voice. “All the village is trying to do is defend its zoning code,” he says, the buttons on his suit jacket sleeves running along the table. “When people are buying houses here, they’re expecting it to be 5 acres.” If Roundwood Manor is given an ex-

“BINGO!” SAYS KOREY OF HER IDEA TO SAVE HER HOME. “IT WAS LIKE A LIGHTBULB WENT ON IN MY HEAD.”

emption to the code, he offers, it could create a precedent, allowing other large properties to someday be converted into multifamily housing. Korey has a simple solution to this: Specify that exemptions can only be granted to homes built before 1930, on the National Register of Historic Places and more than 50,000 square feet — a step that ensures only Roundwood Manor is granted said special-use permit. Anthony Coyne, Korey’s lawyer, has a two-pronged argument: One is that an exemption should be granted under the premise that no harm will be done to Daisy Hill by the proposed condominiums. The other is that multifamily residences built before 1938 — the year the village zoning code went into effect — should be grandfathered in, thus exempting them from the 5-acres-of-landper-residence requirement. As an example, he points just down the road to a five-residence apartment building on 8.3 acres, originally Roundwood Manor’s old garage. “You would think that if you could convert the garage into multifamily that you could convert the base house into multifamily,” says Cleveland Restoration Society president Kathleen Crowther. Mavec counters by saying he can’t get

The stately Roundwood Manor sits on a perch overlooking the rest of Daisy Hill.

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The three-story tower was a favorite hiding spot for Korey’s four daughters growing up.

into the details of the case because of the pending litigation. Coyne is resolute that the facts of the case favor Korey and her project. “I don’t think it’s constitutional,” Coyne says. “It doesn’t make any logical sense other than it’s just exclusionary zoning.” Mavec, who inherited the dispute when he took office in January 2020, admits to being a purist when it comes to the zoning code, but argues it’s necessary to prevent the kind of “slippery slope” changes that could chip away at the integrity of the zoning code — and, ultimately, the character of Hunting Valley. “We cannot afford in our community to be inflexible and purist,” counters Crowther. “Korey has done more to preserve Roundwood Manor than any other single owner of the property, including the Van Sweringens. We should be thanking her every day for putting that property to good use for all those many years and, instead, she has all these impediments thrown her way.”

Roundwood Manor is not a normal single-family home; it wasn’t built as one. Regular homes don’t have pool locker rooms, garage space for 19 cars, multistall powder rooms, three driveways and an electrical room with levers behind chicken wire that can only be described as industrial. It was the Vans’ business hotel.

From as far as England to as near as the East Coast, Crowther says, major cities like New York and Philadelphia are subdividing homes to accommodate modern living without sacrificing historic integrity. “This is not a new idea,” Crowther says. “In the hands of a talented architect, it can be done.” Paskevich is such an architect, according to Crowther and evidenced by the many high-profile homes he’s built in Northeast Ohio. Throughout 2017, Paskevich worked with Korey on preliminary plans for the Roundwood Manor condominiums, a rearrangement he calls “moderately challenging” but not without creative solutions. Paskevich pictures the average condominium at roughly 3,000 square feet and featuring an open floor plan with a family room, kitchen and two bedrooms. Common areas to be shared by all the units would include a cozy oak bar and the pool. An elevator would be installed to the left of the foyer’s grand staircase. While all this can be accomplished in a year, Paskevich estimates the cost at $1 million per revamped unit with selling prices still to be determined. He sees them appealing to clients with second homes elsewhere who want to downsize their Hunting Valley homes. Korey says several people within Hunting Valley have already expressed interest in the Roundwood Manor condominiums if they become a reality. “Most of the people in Hunting Valley that I’ve talked to have been very, very

supportive, but they don’t want to get in the middle of this,” Coyne says. “This is a genteel community.” Genteel silence could cost Northeast Ohio a historic treasure. In Korey’s mind, it’s condominiums or demolition. If she continues to decrease the price, she fears a buyer who would raze the manor and build new. Though Mavec suggests Korey place a restriction on the deed prohibiting its demolition, Korey says such a limitation would just make the house a hundred times more difficult to sell. Without Korey to defend it someday — and with all four daughters living either out of state or overseas — a crippled, unkempt Roundwood Manor might eventually prove too difficult to save, despite its position on the National Register of Historic Places. Presently, Roundwood Manor is still a gorgeous reminder of Cleveland’s past. It’s Daisy Hill’s origin. It’s a cornerstone of Hunting Valley, a community zealous to preserve its pastoral essence — some would say at its own expense. Korey is determined to ensure the home she fell in love with 33 years ago remains. If her lawsuit is ultimately successful, she plans to reside in a Roundwood Manor unit herself. Ideally, the one sectioned from the family room, where her daughters used to sit and do homework by the fire. “My life is here,” Korey says. “Preserving this house and keeping the wrecking ball away has always, always been the priority.” clevelandmagazine.com / C L E V E L A N D

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FOR ONE WEEKEND THIS MONTH, CLEVELAND IS THE EPICENTER OF THE NBA WORLD. Since LeBron James left (the second time), Cleveland has been an NBA afterthought, with the Cavaliers only totaling 50 wins from 2018 to 2021. And while the Cavs are turning some heads this season (they’ve already topped their win total from last year with three months left in the regular season), all eyes will be on Cleveland for a completely different reason this month. From Feb. 18-20, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and downtown Cleveland host this year’s NBA All-Star Weekend, a three-day celebration of basketball’s brightest. This year’s All-Star event is doubly important for the NBA, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Along with staging the actual All-Star Game, Cleveland’s downtown will play host to countless NBA-related events. “It’s going to be this cross section of the NBA and culture,” says Mike Mulhall, the vice president of business development for the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. “It’s really a celebration of basketball life, but with music, food and fashion. That’s the vibe we want to permeate.” With the party of the year set to begin, here’s what you need to know to make the most of All-Star Weekend.

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Saturday, Feb. 19, 2 p.m., Wolstein Center ➡ As an appetizer to the main course of All-Star Saturday Night, the inaugural HBCU Classic between Morgan State University and Howard University will be held at the Cleveland State Wolstein Center. Think of it as the appetizer to the usual Saturday night showcase of the Slam Dunk Contest, 3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge. “The NBA’s social justice platforms — that’ll really be brought out during this event,” Mulhall says. “They don’t just talk

the talk, they walk the walk.” Additionally, the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is hosting a three-day Power of Sports Summit over All-Star Weekend to highlight the various ways the world of sports has impacted the world. Later that day is the aforementioned AllStar Saturday Night. Two Cavaliers who could be participating: Darius Garland in the Skills Challenge and Kevin Love in the 3-Point Contest. Love won the 3-Point Contest in 2012 while he was a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves and was invited to participate in the contest in 2018 but declined. Garland’s Skills Competition case was aided in January when he recorded his first career triple-double against the Utah Jazz.

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Friday, Feb. 18, 5-10 p.m., Public Auditorium & Conference Center ➡ Beginning on Friday but running all weekend, NBA Crossover 2022 will showcase how basketball intersects with art, fashion, music, technology and entertainment. It is also scheduled to feature appearances and keynotes from current NBA and WNBA players, celebrities and other influential figures. Also scheduled for Friday night: the annual Rising Stars Challenge, featuring the NBA’s best first- and second-year players. A lock for the game: Cavs rookie Evan Mobley, the current odds-on favorite to win Rookie of the Year.

SATURDAY: NBA HBCU CLASSIC & ALL-STAR SATURDAY NIGHT

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Whether you’re into fresh silhouettes, nostalgic callbacks or classic wine and gold, there’s a uniform for everyone. // ARBELA CAPAS The sports T-shirt business in Cleveland is no joke — and there’s constantly a high demand for clothing that lets Clevelanders show their pride for local sports. So much so that, as soon as the Cavs began to take off in early January, local shops struggled to keep up. Now, with the energy of All-Star Weekend coming to town, there’s no better time to represent the local team — and local shops. Cleveland Clothing Co.’s WMMS T-shirt From T-shirts to sweatsuits, Cleveland Clothing Co. is a go-to spot for all things local. “We started the season with whatever we had in stock from the previous year, but demand has been high, and requests have been coming in from customers visiting our stores,” says Cleveland Clothing Co.’s owner Mike Kubinksi. The company’s latest tee hits the sweet spot of sports and city pride. “We have a partnership with WMMS, who carries the Cavs games on the radio, and came out with a Buzzard tee featuring the iconic Buzzard playing basketball.” Where to buy: 342 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216-7368879, cleclothingco.myshopify.com GV Art + Design’s All-Star Cleveland Shirt Known for their fresh, creative designs and themed collections, GV Art + Design is always cooking up a T-shirt that celebrates not only Cleveland, but also whatever hot event is on the way. For All-Star Weekend, the design studio is taking inspiration from a themed shirt created for baseball season and making it fit for basketball. “Anytime there’s an event coming up … we had people requesting and asking, ‘Hey, what’s coming up for the All-Star game or anything like that,” says GV Art + Design owner Greg Vlosich. “And that’s kind of become a thing. We always try to tie in the city of Cleveland.” Where to buy: 17128 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, 216- 2737188, gvartwork.com

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SUNDAY: NBA ALL-STAR GAME

Sunday, Feb. 20, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse ➡ Sunday night is the main event, where 24 of the NBA’s best will share the court. There are some Cavaliers with a shot at making it — namely Mobley, Garland and Jarrett Allen — but the game puts the spotlight on Cleveland. An old friend is making history, as well. With his selection this year, LeBron James tied Kobe Bryant for the second-most All-Star appearances. “Just like the NFL Draft, just like the MLB All-Star game — this is a chance to showcase Cleveland to the world,” Mulhall says. “It’s a chance to help change the way the nation looks at Cleveland.”

Swish Authentics’ Sweatsuit The new partnership between Los Angeles-based brand Swish Authentics and the Cleveland Cavaliers has brought a sleek new collection that celebrates the team in style. Embracing an athletic design and thicker fabric for the cold Cleveland weather, the line includes a simple and comfortable two-piece sweatsuit in the classic wine and gold colors. “The sweatsuit idea is hot right now, there’s a lot of brands doing it, so we wanted to create our own version of that,” says Jason Vu, co-founder of Swish Authentics. “Additionally, we focused on a lot of vintage and retro branding graphics for their pieces.” Where to buy: Cavaliers Team Shop, 1 Center Court, Cleveland, 800-252-6061, cavaliersteamshop.com

ALL-STAR KICKOFF Known for its one-of-a-kind SneakerCon events, Ship to Cle will kick off the

All-Star Game weekend with an exhibition featuring vendors, sneaker brands, collectibles, food trucks and more on Feb. 12 from noon to 7 p.m. “I took a leap of faith and received good feedback, so that’s why we’re continuing this,” says owner and event organizer Omar Mudhun. General admission tickets are $20 at himkim.net. 4700 Lakeside Ave., E Building 15, Cleveland

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A few simple ingredients make a bar great. The first is a small dose of danger. Sneaking off for an early happy hour at Parnell’s Pub when the boss isn’t watching or grabbing a lunchtime beer at Spat’s Cafe before getting groceries. Sipping a drink that’s stronger than you’re used to, like the Zombie at Porco Lounge & Tiki Room, or getting hustled at Harbor Inn by that swears-like-a-sailor new friend who you’re sure has mastered the vintage bowling machine’s glitch. The second is a bit of sophistication. The bartender who flames the glass with a splash of orange citrate before pouring a Three Wizards at Cloak & Dagger or the ex-cop who tells you stories of the old days at Judd’s City Tavern. But like a cocktail with the golden ratio, 2-1-1, the element you need the most isn’t the sour or the sugar but the spirit. The high school friend at the local dive you haven’t seen for decades. The shy boy in the corner of the club. The bartender at the wine bar who is basically your therapist. Or the same old buddy you always grab a beer with for Monday Night Football. A bar is only as good as the people inside. These 50 bars have all three of those elements. They might not all be your favorites. And that’s OK. Heck, if you really love your local, you wouldn’t want it spoiled by us anyway. But if you’re looking for some new friends, a cool place to hang out or even a little bit of danger, we’d start here.

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n 1895, John D. Rockefeller was refining oil in the Flats when a bar opened on the corner of Elm Street and Main Avenue. Today, Rockefeller lies in Lake View Cemetery, but the Harbor Inn keeps plugging along — not only as the city’s oldest bar but as one of the best dives in the country. Ken Kamola, part of just the fourth ownership group in the Harbor Inn’s 126-year history, never stepped foot in the bar until he took over operations in 2016, but its mystique isn’t lost on him.

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Good Night John Boy’s Dirty Ash Tray is kinda like mixing everything in a soda fountain: a tad grotesque and surprisingly delicious. The mixture is simple 1970s magic: a 12-ounce can of Miller High Life topped with salt, pepper, hot sauce and a lime. An extra $3 gets you a kick of mezcal that completes the beverage’s smoky “ashtray” taste. It’s the kind of drink you’d find on the tray table next to your sleeping grandfather’s recliner. “’70s smokiness fits our motif perfectly,” says Nyisha Torres, who works in beverage development for the bar. “Mezcal is really smoky, so it was a no-brainer.” 1167 Front Ave., Cleveland, 216-990-2300, goodnightcle.com // H E N RY PA L AT T E L L A

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“It’s one of the most amazing places I’ve ever been associated with,” he says. When Cleveland was one of America’s busiest ports, the bar offered 180 different beers. Sailors from around the world would bring a six-pack from home, Kamola explains, drink a couple and leave the rest, which were resold. Today, the beer list still features around 100 options, though local craft beers and domestics have replaced the imports. Old-timers still come in for the Carlsberg Elephant Beer, however, which is not for the faint of heart or

GriffiN ciDEr hOUse & giN Bar The largest collection of gin in the Midwest (seriously, over 100 different kinds), meets cider on draft in this English-style, mahogany pub. 12401 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-767-5444

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particularly refined palates. A new crop of regulars visits for the antique bowling machine, weeknight dart leagues and Friday night crowd. Of course, the occasional tourist stumbles in to see Cleveland’s oldest watering hole. In a place around this long, legends abound — even a ghost story or two. And Kamola doesn’t let facts stand in the way of a good yarn. “Everybody has a story about this place,” Kamola says. “Some of them are even true.” 1219 Main Ave., Cleveland, 216-241-3232, harborinncle.com

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ABC tHe TavERn The 20-year-old neighborhood staple is one of Ohio City’s chiller places to go grab some cheap beers and pub grub and enjoy an eclectic soundtrack that keeps the good vibes going. 1872 W. 25th St., Cleveland, 216-8613857, abcthetavern.com

Name a cuter spot to sip rose and waste the summer away than this string-lit patio with full-service dining and 70 different bottle options. Ya can’t. 1313 Linda St., Rocky River, 440-799-4300, rockyriverwinebar.com

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SupER elECtriC PinbALl pARlOr Gordon Square’s pinball bar speaks to your inner child with a themed cocktail menu and 17 vintage machines. 6500 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 440-506-4661, superelectric.tv

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Eric Ho Vikings aren’t exactly known for being delicate and artful, but LBM, Lakewood’s Norse-themed bar, has used this approach to conquer Cleveland’s craft cocktail scene since 2017. Co-owner and bartender Eric Ho, a co-founder of the Cleveland chapter of the United States Bartenders Guild, captains a crew of the city’s most feared (and beloved) cocktail pourers. Scientific Approach: Ho’s love for fresh ingredients and “salad-like cocktails” developed at Rocky River’s Sweet Melissa. Later, he got “real nerdy” after reading Dave Arnold’s Liquid Intelligence, which led to LBM. “We use molecular gastronomy techniques, like measuring out acids to the 100th gram and milk-washing tea infusions to cut the astringency.” All for One: A captain is nothing without his crew. Ho’s has come up through the ranks of Cleveland’s restaurant scene. “There isn’t an ominous boss figure that looms over us. We built LBM from the ground up, and run it to benefit us all.” What Drives You: Being the bar man goes back to Ho’s college days, where the rocker would mix drinks for friends from his guitar case. “I can get pummeled and have to make like 10 cocktails. It’s fun to figure out how to do it without excessive movements.” // T R I C I A M C C U N E 12301 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-712-4692, lbmbar.com

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RowLEy InN You’ll feel like you’re drinking with Mr. Parker at this A Christmas Storythemed bar, which boasts a robust menu of cocktails, beer and wine. Just be sure to leave your Red Ryder at the door. 1104 Rowley Ave., Cleveland, 216-795-5345, therowleyinn.com WE TRIED IT:

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Tiki Tuesdays and $2 Miller High Lifes brought us to this revitalized, upscale dive bar with a younger crowd. Free pool Mondays, weekend soccer and dart leagues kept us coming back. 13405 Madison Ave., Lakewood, instagram.com/iggysbar

VeLVEt TaNGo rOoM Regular Ron Leonhardt Jr. recently bought the luxurious 25-year-old lounge and correctly changed as little as possible. 2095 Columbus Road, Cleveland, 216-241-8869, velvettangoroom.com

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Possibly Tremont’s best day-drinking brunch spot, the party keeps going thanks to duckpin bowling, craft beer, an eclectic menu of American bar bites and a solid Sunday football crowd. 2221 Professor Ave., Cleveland, 216-566-9463, hianddrycleveland.com

Who needs New York City when you've got views of Progressive Field and Terminal Tower from this rooftop hotel bar, which boasts health-conscious shareables and sunny summer cocktails. 2017 E. Ninth St., Cleveland, 216-239-1200, azure9cle.com

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The first thing you need to know about racing hermit crabs at Around the Corner is that your crab doesn’t matter. Speaking from experience, there’s no way to tell a winner. I know because I've never won. No, despite being tasked with celebrating the joys of hermit crab racing, I've experienced nothing but misery at the table. That futility doesn’t come from a lack of trying, however. For two years, I’ve spent more Saturdays than I’d like to admit leaned over a table, screaming vitriol at some poor crustacean that is only moving because it is hot and disorientated. The rules are simple. Belly up to the table and throw down a dollar. No dollar, no crab. After everyone selects their racers (NO TOUCHING THE CRABS), the animals are trapped by an upside-down bowl and placed under a lamp (which royally pisses them off) before being let loose. Whoever's crab reaches the table’s exterior first wins the round’s buy-ins. While I’ve come close more times than I can count by picking the crab with the coolest drawing on its shell, I’ve never gotten the glory of that $13 pot. Maybe that’ll change this weekend. // H P

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ood bars have a story. Great bars write their own. Cloak & Dagger’s starts in a candlelit room with velveteen curtains and packed bookshelves. “I wanted this room to feel like a retired author’s study,” says creative and co-owner Casey Gerber. Gerber’s latest work greets visitors. Each new menu of seasonal cocktails tells a tale. Most recently, book four followed Krampus, a beast determined to extend the holiday season (in this case to March). The You’re Punch Drunk, Love ($10), for example, is a rum-based hot tea that warms winter bones. Beloved beverages such as the Rabbit’s Foot ($12), an earthy and bright pink tequila drink decorated like latte art, are callbacks to previous installments in the Tremont bar’s epic. “I’m like a professor,” says Gerber.

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HumbLe WiNe BaR While wine is the name of the game here (there are over 50 offerings), be sure to pick up one of the 14 pizza options, ranging from clams to vegan sausage, from the bar's wood-fired oven. 15400 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216-767-5977, humblewinebar.com

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“I give the bartenders the assignment, and we work on the menu collectively.” You’d hardly tell from the drink list, which merely replaces egg washes and dairy products, but the food and cocktails are completely vegan. All of it — from the mixing syrups to the shiitake satay seitan skewers ($13), doused in a spicy chili sauce — is made in-house. “It’s more fine dining than Cheers,” says Gerber. “If New York came to Cleveland and got humbled a bit.” Opened in 2020, most visitors are still first-timers. But like a good novel, a diverse cast of recurring characters — like the nurse, the Cleveland Browns player and the neighbors who visit for dessert — keep things interesting. “People appreciate the artistry and the story,” she says. 2399 W. 11th St., Cleveland, 216-795-5657, cloakand daggercle.com

Scalpers owner Frank Pines Sr. has been sabotaging people’s diets with food porn Instagram posts of high-piled burgers for more than a decade. “People say ‘You’re making me fat. I saw that post and I had to come in and eat it,’” he says. But since 1994, long before Instagram, the Lyndhurst sports bar has been the place to shamelessly slam some greasy grub. The bar inherited a lengthy sub and burger menu when it acquired neighboring Sharpy’s Subs in 2005, but chef Dom Cesa's wings are the menu’s raison d’etre. Try This: The Scalpers Slob ($15.75), which piles two fresh beef patties, provolone and American cheese, onion rings and barbecue sauce. 5718 Mayfield Road, Lyndhurst, 440-4423577, scalpersbarandgrille.com // D S

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the rumor goes, a writer (or group of writers) from The Simpsons lived upstairs and used the bar as inspiration for the show’s version of Moe’s Tavern. While no one knows how much of that story is fact, owner Michael Lorenz doesn’t mind the extra attention the connection brings to the spot. “Not everyone realizes that it’s the bar from The Simpsons, even some locals have no clue,” Lorenz says. “We’ll have people who come from all over just to see it.” Since taking over in 2021, Lorenz has redesigned the tavern to play into

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here’s a lot you don’t know about Moe’s Tavern, even if you’ve passed the East 17th Street staple a million times. The building, which was once a rooming house, has history. It’s been around since 1890 and became Moe’s Tavern, which opened in 1956 down the street, in 1979. In the late 1970s, Danny Greene used the building as a speakeasy, complete with gambling in the basement and a brothel upstairs. Later, it became a hangout for punk rockers and then a gay bar and then a cocktail lounge. A few years later, as

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Porco Lounge & Tiki Room’s Zombie ($15)

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A tiki bar is only as good as its Zombie. In Ohio City, Porco’s key ingredient, falernum, is made in-house using a multiday process that steeps overproof rum with nearly 100 limes, pounds of fresh spices and other tiki magic inspired by decades of exploring this brand of Americana. “It’s actually one of the most beautiful cocktails out there in terms of letting the spirit shine,” says owner Stefan Was. That’s also why the staff cuts customers off after two — or the equivalent of nine shots. “It is not for the faint of heart,” Was says. 2527 W. 25th St., Cleveland, 216-802-9222, porcolounge.com // DS

Cleveland’s roots. Brick walls are now exposed and lined with old-school pictures of Cleveland. But the next chapter in the bar’s legacy is found on Moe’s barstools, which are typically filled with bright-eyed students from Cleveland State University nabbing a local beer between classes, visitors to nearby Playhouse Square and retirees reflecting on the good old days. That next chapter will also include a menu featuring a sourdough pizza and hometown pours. “I carry a ton of local beers,” Lorenz says. “I’m just working to keep the bar as local as possible.” 1740 E. 17th St, 440525-1041, Cleveland, moes-cle.com // H P

jOHnNy’s liTtLE Bar Through a dingy door down the alley next to Johnny’s Downtown, you’ll find the last of the downtown dives. It’s the perfect cozy spot to eat a burger, drink a beer and escape the club scene. 614 Frankfort Ave., Cleveland, 216-861-2166 M E E T YO U R B A R T E N D E R :

TiNA’s NiTe clUB The pores of these cinder block walls contain the remnants of some of Cleveland’s wildest nights and most epic karaoke performances. 5400 Herman Ave., Cleveland, 216-6518057

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THe 1899 PuB Thousands of dollar bills decorate this two-story downtown Willoughby party bar with a shared summer patio that lets you sneak into neighboring Ballantine for a dance. 38228 Glenn Ave., Willoughby, 440-269-1899

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Lindsay Smith In 2012, while sipping wine in France, Lindsay Smith had an epiphany. A fun atmosphere and friendly guidance could break down the pretentions often associated with wine. Nine years later, Smith’s vino-fueled dream is a reality with Flight Cleveland, Detroit Shoreway’s go-to stop and shop with over 100 bottles to choose from. One of Us: Originally from Chicago, Smith is a Cleveland convert. “When I was designing this concept, I was using all my reference points from Cleveland as I knew it.” No Snobs: As part of Smith’s mission to make wine more accessible, Flight’s menu centers around, you guessed it, curated flights (or samplers) with whimsical themes and surprising sips. Right now, her favorite is Sippity DooDah ($12.50), a lineup of three winter whites. “I love saying the name because it kind of makes me chuckle.” Nerd Herd: By creating a comfortable, accommodating space, Smith built a family she affectionately calls her “wine nerd community.” When the pandemic struck, these local patrons refused to let Flight fall. “People in the neighborhood and our customer base showed up for us. I’m just so grateful to them, because without all of them, Flight wouldn’t be the super fun place it is today.” // A N T H O N Y E L D E R

5712 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-400-6867, flightcleveland.com

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BiLLy's A CappELli MartiNi BaR Get your Sex and the City on at this suburban favorite offering more than 40 creative martinis like a Cosmopolitan or even a Dirty Pickle. 7338 Industrial Park Blvd., Mentor, 440-585-8815, billysacappellimartinibar.com

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Belting Our Hearts Out at Galaxy KTV When the urge strikes to take my singing out of the shower and onto the stage, under Galaxy KTV’s karaoke lights is where I shine brightest. Venturing into the heart of AsiaTown, the $10 cover is a steal, as it comes with a complimentary drink — exactly what I need for that extra kick of liquid courage and to loosen up those vocal cords. In the middle of a Cleveland blizzard in 2018, I storm the stage. The room is mostly empty, other than the welcoming staff and the one friend brave enough to join me that night. Still, I belt Rihanna’s “B**** Better Have My Money” like the light-up coffee tables and pleather couches owe me. The friendly employees cheer me on like the rock star I am — no matter how out of tune things get. If RiRi’s not your thing, there are over 150,000 songs to choose from. And while the main room is closed due to COVID protocols, Galaxy has four different sizes of private rooms for groups of four to 20 people with a two-hour minimum and a complimentary fruit plate to round out the menu of beers, shots and snacks such as edamame. But for me, there’s no better rush than the bright lights of the big stage at Galaxy KTV. // T M

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Enjoy the highlights of Cleveland sports at this temple of fandom with dozens of TVs, a big screen projector and 32-ounce beers. 834 Huron Road E., Cleveland, 216-771-3723, clevelander.com

QuintANa’s BArbEr & DrEAm SpA It’s not a total lie when you tell the spouse you’re headed to the barber or spa and end up in this speakeasy with artisanal cocktails. 2200 S. Taylor Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-4218380, qbds.net

tHe TrEehoUSe After 25 years under the tree that stretches across the ceiling of this brick corner bar in Tremont, we’re still coming back for the Irish grub, local pints and backyard garden patio. 820 College Ave., Cleveland, 216-696-2505, treehousecleveland.com

The HaRP Tucked under Cleveland’s Huntington Water Tower, this Irish pub with classic fare features a stained glass barback, a draught list with local crafts and Irish imports, and a hillside patio with a breathtaking view of the city and the lake. 4408 Detroit Ave., Cleveland 216-9390200, the-harp.com

tHe CoRNer BaR aT PrOGrESsive FiElD You can't name a better deal than $13 for a standing room ticket and a complimentary beer at this bar inside Progressive Field. Just make sure to boo the other team's right fielder. 2401 Ontario St., Cleveland, 216-420-4487, mlb.com/guardians

GALAXY KTV: JAMIE HOLT

1593 E. 30th St, Cleveland, 216-203-2222, galaxyktv88.com

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TwiST sOCiAl C LU B wist Social Club is unapologetically gay. But as queer as it is, the Cleveland club is just as trailblazing. From helping bring the Gay Games to Northeast Ohio in 2014 to being the only LGBTQ Browns Backers location, the club is one of the region’s most important gay destinations. Since 1999, Twist’s mission has been to create a welcoming space for entertainment the LGBTQ community can’t find elsewhere, owner Constantine Katsaros says. The voices of the patrons and local performers create the culture at the Clifton Boulevard bar. “It’s a very strong, tight-knit community," says Katsaros, who co-owns the bar with Jack Messer. "Everybody’s always willing to pitch in.”

Despite the imagery the word "club" might evoke, Twist offers a cozy atmosphere, opting for rustic brick walls and a funky chandelier over hyper-modern bar decor. In warmer weather, cool off with a frozen strawberry daiquiri ($10) or signature Jello shot on the patio. Thursday drag night is the club’s biggest weekly event, but it also hosts popular karaoke and trivia nights as well as weekend brunches of barbecue fare. It’s a haven with a little something for everyone. “We definitely pride ourselves, first and foremost, as a safe space, a gathering space and a place where we can really celebrate the gay culture,” says Katsaros. 11633 Clifton Blvd., Cleveland, 216-221-2333, twistsocialclub.com // A E

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Little Rose Tavern Owner Roseanna Safros calls her West Park bar, which mixes freaky and traditional decor and slings vegan grub and cheap beer, a young person's "old man bar." Her days booking at Happy Dog help her land great local bands. 14206 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, 216-420-4487 facebook.com/ littlerosetavern

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Here in America, we think we invented getting drunk and watching a ball game. Not so, says Bar Oni chef and owner Matthew Spinner. With his izakaya sports bar in Tremont, Spinner is introducing Clevelanders to Japanese bar culture through yakitori small plates, Sapporo beer and house-made highballs. “The skewers work so well with beer because they’re all salty, savory and vibrant,” he says. For a group, try the 12-piece skewer set ($50), the chef’s ever-changing selection of six meat and six veggie skewers. Familiar selections such as chicken thighs, pork belly and okra sit next to more adventurous ones. Try This: Spinner says chicken thigh ($4) with tare sauce and scallions is the quintessential yakitori skewer. 2173 Professor Ave., Cleveland, 216-713-1741, bar-oni.com // D S

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peak of the Devil seemed like a fool’s errand when it opened in downtown Lorain at the end of 2017. On West Fifth Street, it’s around the corner from the city’s main drag of Broadway, which didn’t support a lot of bars to begin with. Lorain, an old steel town, seemed more receptive to shots and beers than craft cocktails. “We were told it would be an impossible sell, but we had a sense that we could succeed,” said co-founder Kurt Hernon, who still lives upstairs. “You

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Co-owner Joseph Fredrickson wants the first ingredient in every drink at Society Lounge to be creativity. That’s what led one of the cocktail craftsmen behind the bar at the East Fourth Street speakeasy to create the Oaxacan vice milk punch ($15). Made with creamy milk punch and fresh, house-made strawberry syrup, this cocktail goes through a clarification process to become part pina colada, part daiquiri and part something new. “We want to pay attention to the classics while also being contemporary,” says Fredrickson. “We’ve taken the clarified milk punch and married it with the Miami Vice style of drinks.” 2063 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, 216-999-7005, societycleveland.com // H P

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can have a craft brewery in the weirdest place on earth, but if it’s good, people find it.” Hernon, who retired as an air traffic controller in Oberlin in 2013, had been an active homebrewer going back to the late 1980s. From there, he branched into mixology, digging up old recipes in books and magazines for forgotten drinks in the pre-internet days. His century-old findings now populate the ever-changing menu at Speak of the Devil. While it’s made its name on interesting pours such as a Kings-

MeRRy ArTs PuB aND GrILle Play armchair (er, barstool) quarterback at this sportscentered Lakewood bar, which has been a neighborhood favorite since 1932. 15607 ½ Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216-226-4080, merryartspuband grille.com

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ton Negroni ($11), which replaces the usual gin with overproof rum, the bar is just as notable for what it doesn’t have: well-known liquors like Fireball, Jack Daniel’s and Jameson. “We wanted to educate a population on how to drink well, so we took away the familiar,” he says. It’s seemed to work thus far. Speak of the Devil remains a popular spot in a downtown that appears to be on the rise. 201 W. Fifth St., lorainspeak ofthedevillorain.com, 440-434-4286 // V G

DECLAN SYNNOTT: COURTESY PARNELL’S PUB

hERb’s TavERn A family-owned establishment since 1963, this Rocky River spot has one of the best burgers in Northeast Ohio along with a patio and expansive drink menu. 19925 Detroit Road, Rocky River, 440-331-9870, herbstavernrockyriver.com

Finally, in a sea of house wine and pastas, Little Italy gets a beer bar to watch the game or party on the patio. 2117 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, 216-331-1069, tolicleveland.com

StEvensOn’s BaR & GriLL

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ThE SpoTTed OwL Enjoy a night of lighthearted debate, mercurial melds and good company at the bar that serves as the heartbeat of Tremont. A protip: Try the cocktail wheel. 710 Jefferson Ave., Cleveland, 216-795-5595, spottedowlbar.com

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Declan Synnott Declan Synnott understands the conductors whose orchestras perform in the theaters next to his Parnell’s Pub in Playhouse Square. In fact, he sees his job as an orchestrator of drinks and, more importantly, his clientele. “The only reason my place is successful is the people who walk through the doors, not me,” he says. While the downtown location is a popular after-work watering hole, the flagship pub has been in business in Cleveland Heights since 1998 and is run by his wife, Elizabeth. To the Manner Born: Synnott, a native of Ashbourne in Ireland’s County Meath, quit school at the age of 14 to start working in a hotel. “I’ve been in the hospitality business ever since,” he says. After a stint in the Channel Islands, Synnott came to the United States and worked at Flannery’s Pub. Sober Living: Despite spending his days in a bar, Synnott has what his countrymen call “the affliction” and hasn’t drank in 20 years. “It was either stay in this business or keep drinking,” he says. Local Counts: Since the pandemic, Synnott has upped efforts to stock local products. The Lee Roader ($12), for example, is made using Burtonbased Tom’s Foolery Distillery’s rye bourbon. // V G 1415 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, 216862-8953; 12425 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights, 216-321-3469, parnells.pub

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Happy Dog Happy Dog is a safe space for experimentation — and not just on the stage. With a menu of fully customizable franks, the sky is the limit when it comes to living your most-twisted, surreal hot dog fantasies. With PBR in one hand and pencil in the other, punk rock patrons fill in bubbles like a Scantron to the best test ever, selecting a pile of Fruit Loops, applewoodsmoked bacon, Cleveland Kitchen Kimchi, SpaghettiOs, mac and cheese and 45 other toppings to garnish a Blue Ribbon Meats all-beef dog or a Field Roast artisan vegan dog.

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Cassie Trainer There’s a lot to discover at Mahall’s 20 Lanes. Vintage bowling lanes. Dance parties. Local live music. No matter the occasion, bar manager Cassie Trainer, who has served the 98-year-old Lakewood entertainment complex for seven years, has a colorful concoction to match. “At any given time, you could see a 40-year-old’s birthday party in that corner and a bunch of punk kids in this corner,” Trainer says. “I love it. It’s weird. It adds to the vibe.” On Theme: Trainer’s menu themes are as diverse as Austin Powers, Taylor Swift and ‘80s horror movies. “If I can’t stop thinking about it, I’m gonna find a way to make it happen.” Good Spirits: A focus on natural ingredients gives Trainer the tools to experiment. “Mahall’s got me into experimenting with infusions. We don’t use things like Fireball or flavored vodka.”

Vintage Fun: Trainer is known for her trademark colorful style. Add to your own wardrobe with picks from her Fanciful Fawn Vintage collection, for sale in the lobby. “I’m able to incorporate a lot of the things that I love here.” // A R B E L A C A PA S

13200 Madison Ave, Lakewood, 216-521-3280, mahalls20lanes.com

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Try This: A Field Roast artisan vegan dog topped with Cleveland sauerkraut, vegan chili, caramelized onions and yellow mustard ($7). 5801 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-651-9474, happydogcleveland.com // A E

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Judd’s City Tavern This unassuming corner bar is decked out in neon, vintage beer signs and Cleveland cop memorabilia, including an oldschool police car door. 10323 Madison Ave., Cleveland, 216-675-4316 facebook.com/juddscitytavern

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s Don’t let the name fool you; this basement bar is downtown’s hottest spot for dancing and mingling. 1214 W. Sixth St., Cleveland, 216-758-1413, divebarcleveland.com

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GillESpiE’s mAp RoOm

This local staple offers more than 13 wing sauces, pizza and a local pub atmosphere. 5680 Broadview Road, Cleveland, 216-635-1800, parma-tavern.com

You don’t need to be tipsy to eat this world-class pizza (though it usually tastes better if you are.) 1281 W. Ninth St., Cleveland, 216-621-7747, maproomcleveland.com

JUKebOx Pierogies and the best jukebox in town make this LGBTQ-friendly bar a favorite. Just make sure to pick out a hit. 1404 W. 29th St., Cleveland, 216-206-7699, jukeboxcle.com

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Warm Up: The Yukon Cornelius on the winter menu has a graham cracker rim and a flaming shot of 151 vodka on which to roast a marshmallow. “I like to give people an experience.”

GUIDE TO SUMMER CAMPS

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GUIDE TO SUMMER CAMPS

iria Do you have a little explorer or a sports fanatic? Is your child arts-and-craftsinclined or a gaming guru who wants to create obbies on Roblox? Are you introducing a young one to summer camp or hoping to broaden the horizons of a teen who’s investigating future careers? This summer, what’s the plan? Now’s the time to do your summer homework. But we know, it’s not that easy. There are camps focused on athletics, nature, space, drones, sewing, theater, art, sailing, outdoor survival skills, animals, hiking, engineering, LEGOs, rockets, medicine, teambuilding, Roblox — and developing empathy. “There is literally a camp for everyone out there, just dozens and dozens of opportunities,” says Brian Martin, director of the St. Ignatius Summer Enrichment Program, in its 54th year. What to choose? With so many options, you need a filter. And that’s your kid. “It doesn’t matter how young they are, talk with your children,” says Rhonda Rickelman, director of auxiliary programming, Gilmour Academy. “Find out

what they might like to try. ‘We know you like soccer, but would you like to do something with animals or cooking?’” Pull up camp websites and look at the pictures, advises Kimberly Green, codirector and lead instructor of Summer at Laurel. “They choose the pictures to showcase the best parts of their camps. Sit down with your child and see what activities excite them the most.” Certainly, camp can be an investment. Cost, convenience (carpooling) and credibility are factors to consider, Martin says. “Find out if camps offer multi-child discounts, if financial aid is available,” he says. And as you hand-select experiences for your child this summer, know that you’re opening his or her world to something different. “Camp gives them a chance to see new places, experience new things and meet new people,” says Mary Rouse, director of outdoor experiences, Cleveland Metroparks. “Kids can get out of the pressure cooker they’re in and have some time of discovery and learning in a more free-form way.” Finding a camp for your kid can be an adventure in itself. Here are some ideas to get started.

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Explore the Outdoors

More than 100 camps offered through Cleveland Metroparks. Kids ages 10 to 14 who have built some basic skills already can try the Primitive Skills camp that teaches how to make a coal-burned bowl, start a fire with a bow drill, create cordage, make a hiking stick and more. The younger set can meet new creatures with programs like Creepy Crawly Camp, Things with Wings, Home Sweet Habitat and Bugs, Slugs and Spiders, Oh My! “These themes get children to explore and look for things in nature that excite them,” Rouse says. For some kids, creek-walking and finding frogs is a wild adventure. Other children crave outdoor camps with more elevated challenges. High- and low-ropes elements at Laurel’s 150-acre Butler campus in Russell Township are combined with outdoor nature experiences and overnights. “This year, we are bringing back a girls-only adventure camp program that builds resilience,” says Miriah Seckel, director of Summer at Laurel. Sky High Adventures at Gilmour Academy includes ziplining and caving along with ninja training. “The kids participate in some team building, and then we do two hours of repelling,” Rickelman says,

adding that the archery they introduced last year sparked a lot of interest and introduced a new outdoor activity. Foster Empathy

Great Lakes Science Center is introducing an empathy curriculum into its summer camps. “In the world we live in now, we really need to instill the skillset of empathy into our kids and into the next generation — not necessarily agreeing with everyone’s opinion but learning to work with people who are different than you,” says Heather Bambam, manager of STEM curriculum. For example, an engineering challenge could involve building a rollercoaster that is accessible. “We might take a look at how to make sure someone who is not able-bodied can get to the top,” Bambam relates. “How can we make sure that everyone has fun?” A full day will be dedicated to accessible playgrounds. “We’ll have campers work through a process with their group, make a blueprint, refine their ideas and present them,” Bambam says. ISTOCK PHOTO

Build Camaraderie

Rising eighth-grade boys can get to know others who might attend St. Ignatius High School through its Summer Enrich-

ment Program (SEP), which includes four academic courses, team-based activities, sports and activities like trivia. They learn the campus and make new friends who could be future classmates. For this and other summer opportunities, Martin emphasizes the importance of reputation when deciding on camps for your kid. “Having some history, credibility and a proven track record is important, and any time you can talk to people who have gone to the camp is a meaningful factor,” he says. Go Back in Time

kit and get to meet an animal or two,” says Julie Gibbons, vice president of enrollment and marketing. Mind Your Manners

Call it cotillion 2.0. Etiquette camp at Gilmour is a hit with the parents, and the kids dig it, too. From learning how to write a thank-you note to which fork to use for salad, “it’s the simple things you don’t think about but need to learn — and they eat it up,” Rickelman says — no pun intended.

Want to show your kid what it was like to grow up on a family farm in the late 1800s? Fun on the Family Farm immerses campers in the “old days,” including making homemade butter, ice cream and toys. The camp mixes in songs and games — aimed at children ages six to eight — and is held at the Brecksville Reservation Squire Rich Museum. Calling Young Animal Lovers

Have an inspiring veterinarian at home? Magnificat’s Little Vet School for grades 1 to 3 includes a week of learning more about pet pals through crafts, activities and hands-on lessons. “They’ll create their own veterinarian

Confidence can soar when kids go away from home for the first time.

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If your child has a creative knack or wants to dig into a new medium, there are a whole slew of programs that teach skills from pottery to sketching. A Gilmour Academy camp called Sew It teaches kids how to make a bag and pajama pants and do embroidery. “You don’t realize the impact it has,” Rickelman says. “I had a student the other

day ask, ‘Are you going to do sewing again? I love sewing!’ Maybe a parent doesn’t like to do it, but their kid might really enjoy it.” At Magnificat, Little Picassos camp provides a plethora of projects using various media —painting, ceramics and more. “They make pinch pots, do salt painting, tissue paper butterflies — it varies,” Gibbons says. Sports + Science

Camp gives kids a chance to get wet, explore and try new things.

Hockey, basketball, football, tennis — name the sport, and there’s a summer camp to build your child’s skills. But there are other ways to “do” sports at Great Lakes Science Center. “More than just playing the sport, you’ll learn about nutrition, hydration, how to keep your body safe and how our bodies work to let us play that sport,” Bambam says. Get Busy in the Kitchen

Get Your Game On

Do you have a junior Minecraft maestro at home? Coding camps that offer tools, techniques, coaching and creative exercises help teach tech-minded children to design their own games. Summer at Laurel offers development camps for beginner and intermediate students, Seckel says. The campus is also home to a Drobots Company program where campers collaborate and take on STEM challenges by using drone technology with a theme of “where technology meets fresh air.” Gilmour Academy’s Fun with Drones camp uses the school’s in-house drones. “The kids don’t even have to bring one,” Rickelman says, adding that other technology options in the STEM category include video game design, basic coding and programming and LEGO robotics. To mix up tech with time outdoors, consider pairing a computer-based experience with traditional day camp or an adventure program. “Kids ages 5 to 12 can do a half-day of our Day Camp and spend the rest of their time in a specialty camp,” Rickelman says.

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Baking and cooking camps at Magnificat book up fast, Gibbons says. For your child with a sweet tooth, Just Desserts offers a sugar rush of recipes. Cooking camps dedicate days to different cuisines: Italian, Mexican and more. “Our chef runs the camp with another adult and some of our student counselors,” Gib-

bons says, attributing their popularity to the interest in cooking shows.

Pack Your Bags Getting your child ready for overnight camp requires a plan. / BY KRI S TE N HAMP S HI R E / House Camp, which is Ohio’s oldest camp, founded in 1896. How do you know a child is ready for a first overnight experience? It’s not about age. “Have they been away from family before?” Lashley relates. “Do they have coping mechanisms to help lead them on a path of success for that week?” Namely, if an iPad or other electronic device is how your child unwinds, what will he or she do in a tech-free environment when homesickness sets in? “Are they comfortable leaning on another adult and asking for help?” Lashley says, adding that accepting guidance from counselors and staff will help a child adjust to new situations. Kids aren’t the only ones who go into

an overnight camp experience with jitters. “Sometimes, parents are more nervous than the kids,” says Madeline Thomas, camp administrator at Camp Christopher in Akron. Families can create uncertainty without realizing it. So, how do you set your child up to have a fun-filled week (or two) away — an experience they’ll always remember? Counselors share a few ways to prepare your child for a sleepaway this summer. Review the schedule. Discuss what will happen at camp each day. “Most camps have an example schedule online so you can go through it with your camper,” Lashley says, adding that this can settle nerves, too.”

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he week is blocked off on your summer calendar. Your child will not be sleeping at home — and maybe this is the first time aside from a night with grandparents. Or, perhaps overnight camp is a tradition and you’re getting organized so you can pass off more of the prep to your child. Kids develop different skills at sleepaway camps than traditional day camps, where they can return home to their comfort zones at the end of the day. Specifically, overnight camps help build coping skills and independence. “When away from mom or dad for a full week, they figure out how to handle the highs and lows,” says Konner Lashley, camp program director at Hiram

Letting your kids help pack for camp will make them more comfortable.

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Participate in packing. Clothes are folded, toiletries are packaged. Your intentions are good. It’s time to pack your child for sleepaway camp. But wait. “We see it a lot — kids come to camp and they have no idea what is in their suitcases, and a counselor asks, ‘Do you have this or that?’ and they don’t think it’s in the bag,” Lashley says. So, a counselor rounds up the “missing” supplies, and the items are later found at the bottom of the bag. Review the list of what to bring to camp with your child. Ask him or her to help gather the required clothing and necessities. “When they know what they are going to need for camp, it helps them prepare for each day,” Lashley says. Include a comfort item — a blanket, pictures, stuffed animal, something to remind your child of home. “This can help soothe them if they are having a tough night,” Lasher says. Another must-pack: an extra pair of shoes. Write letters. Camp mail is a part of the sleepaway experience, but be sure your notes are not dripping with, “We miss you so much!” Lashley says, “Instead, focus on, ‘We hope you are having a good time.’” At Camp Christopher, parents can leave a week’s worth of letters at camp that are distributed each day if they wish. “That way, they can give their kid a little bit of extra love even though their child really can’t communicate with them while they are gone,” Thomas says. Letter-writing is also a way campers can journal about their times at camp or express their feelings if they are going through a rough patch, Lashley adds. So tuck some stationery or note cards into your kid’s suitcase, and remember to write down addresses. Avoid “sick” talk. Reframe the discussion if your child is worried about becoming homesick. “We discuss it as ‘missing home’ and don’t use the word homesick because then kids feel like they go to the nurse, they’re sick and can go home,” Thomas says. Missing home is typical, and many campers will experience a night or several where they think about the comforts of their familiar surroundings. Thomas says, “Make sure your kid knows they are only here for a week, they’re here to have fun and make friends, and if they feel like they are missing home they can talk about it with their counselors who have also been through it, so they know what it feels like.”

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The master bedroom and bathroom suite features two generous walk-in closets, a double vanity, a full bathtub and a separate shower. A second bedroom, full bath and first-floor laundry round out the main floor. Upstairs, you’ll find raw potential waiting to be tapped. This unfinished space can be built out with two additional bedrooms and a bathroom. Modular homes are coming of age, bringing new levels of innovation, quality and affordability to a marketplace hungry for solidly built and efficient homes. Built in the climate-controlled environment of a factory, modulars are engineered to meet and exceed the same building codes as any custom home. This method of construction provides an astonishing mix of flexibility and value. JDM Custom Homes is a family-owned business with a reputation for innovation, craftsmanship and excellence. JDM’s team is highly experienced and motivated to help you build the house of your dreams. From cabins to custom structures, they can help you design and build an efficient, affordable and exciting home for your family.

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Experience the beauty of tiny home living at the Quint Living Experience, featuring the Catalina and Sage Point from Quint Living Group. If you want a tiny house with a little more space and a main floor bedroom, the Catalina is for you. Don’t be fooled by the dark, charred Shou Sugi Ban exterior — the inside is bright and full of natural light. The collapsible, custom accordion window and exterior bar makes for the perfect indoor-outdoor entertainment space. And, Modern Tiny Living is proud to present Sage Point, an extremely functional 20-foot tiny house on wheels. With gorgeous wood throughout, modern concrete countertops, sage green cabinetry, tons of storage and a spectacular living area, Sage Point is truly a home that can be lived in or enjoyed part time. Quint Living Group is a mixed-use, community-focused development company. Projects are created with a holistic, organic, experiental approach, having a goal of net-zero carbon from inception.

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Doggie Drive By Cuyahoga Valley Career Center

Sponsored by Home Builders Association Remodelers Council

DOGGIE DRIVE

Cuyahoga Valley Career Center Brecksville, 440-526-5200, cvccworks.edu Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Cleveland Independence, 216-447-8700, hbacleveland.com Every member of the family deserves a space of their own, including the dog of the house. Bid on your favorite one-of-a-kind dog house as you walk down Doggie Drive. Built by juniors and seniors at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, each student team received a $200 budget to design and build a furtastic living space for small-, medium- and large-sized dogs. Proceeds benefit students taking classes in architecture/engineering, heating/air, electrical and construction trades. Cuyahoga Valley Career Center serves more than 25,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade through its career development program, as well as nearly 3,000 adults annually from 25 Northeast Ohio communities who seek career training. The Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Cleveland is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion, advancement and professionalism of the residential construction and associated industries. The HBA represents all aspects of housing and serves as the voice of the housing industry in Northeast Ohio while protecting the foundation of the American dream of owning a home.

ForeverLawn Northern Ohio Putting Contest

PUTTING CONTEST

ForeverLawn Northern Ohio Hinckley, 440-866-4585, foreverlawnNohio.com Do you have what it takes to win this putting contest? Put your putting skills to the test by taking a free chance to make the putt on this beautiful 15 feet by 50 feet putting green built by ForeverLawn Northern Ohio. Make the shot and be entered to win some great prizes, including a grand prize portable putting green by ForeverLawn Northern Ohio, GolfGreens on the Go™. Located at booth 773.

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Mermaid Staycation #SelfieStation

As you enter the show, have fun posing in front of the floral mermaids enjoying a staycation at the Great Big Home + Garden Show. Masterfully created out of flowers, it is designed by Jeremy Rettger and Studio Floral (studiofloral.com). Tag the Great Big Home + Garden Show (@ohiohomeshows) in your photos on Instagram.

Mont Bistro

If you need to relax and rejuvenate during the show, head over to this chic, design-inspired Mont Bistro. Take a break from the show without missing out on all of the action — Mont Bistro is located in the middle of the show floor and offers ample beverage options and light snacks. Mont Surfaces by Mont Granite Inc., Solon, 440-287-0101, MontSurfaces.com.

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Jimmy Malone Scholarship Fund Help send a deserving local student to college for four years by giving to the Jimmy Malone Scholarship Fund, a part of the Cleveland Scholarship Program. Donate when purchasing tickets online. For more information on the charity, visit jimmymalone.com or call 216-241-5587.

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MAIN STAGE APPEARANCES Ty Pennington

Matt Fox

Appearance sponsored by Absolute Roofing & Construction Inc.

A SHOW FAVORITE, Matt Fox returns as this year’s Main Stage emcee, where he will delight show visitors with his quick wit, home improvement knowledge and special educational presentations. Fox is best known for creating and cohosting the first and longestrunning show to air on HGTV, “Room by Room,” as well as hosting and producing the public television series, “Around the House with Matt and Shari.” Learn more from his website, mattandshari.com.

DESIGN TELEVISION was never the same once we were introduced to the quirky and creative Ty Pennington from TLC’s “Trading Spaces” and ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” With the groundbreaking home improvement series “Trading Spaces” returning after a 10year hiatus, we now have the chance to get reacquainted with Pennington as a carpenter, and now as a designer. Pennington will be appearing on the Main Stage on Feb. 12 at noon. Learn more about Pennington at typennington.com.

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GARDEN SHOWCASE Sponsored by WKYC-TV, WDOK-FM and WQAL-FM BE INSPIRED to turn your backyard into the ideal vacation spot as you explore staycation-themed gardens created by some of Northeast Ohio’s top landscapers. From swimming pools and waterfalls to an Ohio State University fan’s dream garden, your next vacation is just outside your door.

SHOWCASE GARDENS CREATED BY: Brothers Grimm Landscape & Design Co. Akron, 330-882-4639, brothersgrimmlandscape.com GARDEN THEME: Pool Paradise

Dive into summer fun with a true “staycation” backyard designed by Brothers Grimm Landscape & Design Co. Enjoy the beautiful swimming pool before relaxing on the patio or spending some time in your outdoor kitchen. The custom-designed pavilion is the perfect spot for entertaining guests. Brothers Grimm Landscape & Design Co. has been serving the Greater Cleveland and Akron areas for over 20 years. It is the

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leader in outdoor living design and installation. With a focus on creativity and architecture, Brothers Grimm provide clients with an experience that is second to none. As one of the first to incorporate swimming pools into the outdoor experience, Brothers Grimm has paved the way for the next level in outdoor design.

CK Stonescapes Fairport Harbor, 440-363-5505, ckstonescapes.com GARDEN THEME: Ohio State

Go Buckeyes! Step into this Ohio Statethemed garden complete with custom-made “Block O” fire pit surrounded by built-in seating. Watch the game from the covered outdoor bar or catch up with friends on the patio. This garden from CK Stonescapes and Carvings by Chris has everything an Ohio State University fan needs! CK Stonescapes has over 25 years of experience in the landscaping industry. A multitalented organization, it provides landscape construction and landscape maintenance services to residential and commercial customers. The team adds a fresh new attitude, youthful vigor and a dedication to professionalism that is seen in all of its work.

Maple Ridge Nursery and Garden Center Concord, 440-354-1525, mapleridgegarden.com GARDEN THEME: Ohio Shorelines

Ohio’s waterways and shorelines offer great recreational opportunities for residents and tourists alike. Maple Ridge Nursery and Garden Center in Lake County has provided a shoreline-inspired display for this year’s show. Enjoy the beautiful lighthouse and views of the water framed by a variety of hardy ornamentals, Japanese maples, colorful conifers and stately evergreens. Having recently partnered with AndrewsOsborne Academy in Willoughby, Maple Ridge plans to open Heritage Farm and Shops in 2022. This year’s display will also include a barn, representative of this new venture. Inside the barn, shoppers can peruse plants and charming decor for their homes and gardens. Maple Ridge Nursery and Garden Center offers the best local value and a great selection of landscape plants.

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Falling Waters Ohio, LLC Sheffield Village, 440-752-2058, fallingwatersohio.com GARDEN THEME: Waterfalls

Take in the breathtaking double waterfall in this garden from Falling Waters Ohio. Enjoy the cascading water from the overlook with a raised sitting area or step down onto the paver patio with cedar pergola. Either location is ideal for not only enjoying the waterfall, but also the colorful plantings that include holly, coral bells, evergreens and hydrangeas. Falling Waters Ohio is a design and installation landscaping company specializing in creative water features and artistic stone placement. It can provide you with a variety of hardscape materials for creating welldesigned walkways, patios and outdoor entertainment areas.

Natural Falls Construction Ravenna, 330-968-8958, naturalfallsconstruction.com

Williams Landscaping and Pavers Grafton, 440-236-6462, williamslandscaping.org GARDEN THEME: Any Given Day

This Any Given Day-themed garden from Williams Landscaping and Pavers highlights all of the features of outdoor living you can enjoy on any given day. It includes a fireplace with a large gathering area, a covered outdoor dining space with a grill and plenty of counter space, and a swimming

pool with water features and warm lighting. When your backyard feels like home, it can be the perfect staycation location because of the peace, relaxation, entertainment and enjoyment it offers. Williams Landscaping and Pavers knows that you want to enjoy your home to its fullest. It can help you create the patio, pool or outdoor dining space of your dreams. Don’t be disappointed with a backyard that isn’t living up to its potential. Instead, experience the joy of outdoor living and live life to its fullest on any given day.

GARDEN THEME: Aspen

Bring the Colorado Rocky Mountains home as you step into this Aspen-themed garden from Natural Falls Construction. This garden has both a winter and spring feel as it plays up the beauty and outdoor recreation options for which it is known in both seasons. Natural Falls Construction is a custom home builder and landscaping company with over 30 years of experience in construction, carpentry and landscaping. From kitchens, bathrooms and additions to patios, decks and even waterfalls, Natural Falls Construction’s team of experts can assist you in making your dreams of creating a beautiful home a reality.

ADDITIONAL GARDEN FEATURES Carvings by Chris

Mulberry Creek Herb Farm

Perry, 440-567-6290

Huron, 419-433-6126, mulberrycreek.com

After 34 years fabricating and carving natural stone, Chris is applying his experience to a new medium with new tools — logs and a big ole chainsaw. Come watch as Chris turns an ordinary log into an extraordinary piece of art during his live demonstrations!

In need of some new plants to spruce up your home this spring? Stop by Mulberry Creek Herb Farm in the Garden Showcase for a variety of houseplants, succulents, micro-houseplants and bonsai plants. Pottery also will be available for purchase.

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Pandy’s Garden Center

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Elyria, 440-324-4314, pandysgardencenter.com

GARDEN THEME: Ultimate Outdoor Living

Designed and installed by members of the Ohio Landscape Association (OLA), this year’s garden highlights many options for the ultimate outdoor living experience. The garden incorporates a large Belgard patio with an old craftsmanship style pavilion, a fire and water feature and, of course, a variety of colorful plants, trees and perennials. OLA is a nonprofit trade association for landscape contractors and their suppliers, with members from across the state. Visit OLA’s website for landscape tips or to find a landscape professional in your area.

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Looking to add some fun to your backyard? Be inspired by the garden art from Pandy’s Garden Center in this garden featuring art, plants and flowers that will add beauty to any space. Family owned, Pandy’s Garden Center has been serving northern Ohio since 1961. It grows all of its perennials and annuals and has all of the gardening and landscaping products you will ever need in its store and greenhouses in Elyria. You can also hand-pick low-maintenance plants and trees from its 14-acre nursery.

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Show Manager Rosanna Hrabnicky reveals her top six latest trends to help you renew, refresh and restore your home!

The Bad Boy Mower offers reliable, self-contained power and performance coupled with a patented suspension system to provide an unmatched, smooth and responsive driving performance. Bad Boy Mowers, a1power.us or ktsequipment.com, Booth #522

Discover the Lifetime Steel Shingle Roof from Boral Steel and never replace your roof again. Stone coated steel shingles come in four attractive profiles. Keep energy costs down while protecting your most prized possessions — your home and family. Boral Steel, boralroof.com, Booth #694

The StruXure Pergola X is an aluminum louvered roof system. Offering shade and rain protection just like a porch cover — or opening 180 degrees to let the sunshine in! No other pergola or roof cover can protect you from the elements or let them in when you choose. StruXure Outdoor by Kauffman, kauffmanlawnfurniture.com, Booth #1375

A Glass Block Vision Co. offers a full range of residential products. Its design specialist will work with you and your contractor to create a special glass block counter or island for your kitchen, a bar for your clubroom or sidelights for your front door — the possibilities are endless. A Glass Block Vision, aglassblockvision.com, Booth #198C

Fire up the Traeger Ironwood 885 Wood Pellet Grill and start elevating your craft. WiFIRE puts a world of flavor at your fingertips by allowing you to control your grill from anywhere using the Traeger App. Get ready to enjoy more flavorful meals right away when you start cooking on the Ironwood 885. Traeger Grills, traegergrills.com, Booth #630

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Ty Pennington First known for his work as carpenter and designer on “Trading Spaces” and later as host of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” Ty Pennington will be appearing at the Great Big Home + Garden Show on Feb. 12. Here, he shares some home project tips and ideas.

Q: What is the best decor or home improvement app folks don’t know about? Ty: You can’t beat Houzz or Pinterest for getting the design inspiration, and if you want to verify resources for a project, porch.com is a great place to start. Q: Do you have any simple tips for upgrading a small bathroom? Ty: Storage is always the problem in any small space, so look to resources that can help you to maximize that part of the room. Boats, ships and small apartments in Tokyo are great places to look for inspiration – seriously. They use space in the most efficient way out of necessity.

Q: What home trends are you loving? What styles do you think will emerge in the future? Ty: I’ve always been drawn to Scandinavian and mid-century design. I like seeing how those have not only stood the test of time, but they’ve also morphed into a modern-day design without losing their aesthetic. Simple, functional, but always inviting. Q: What’s your favorite paint color? Ty: I favor neutral colors, and then add color with textiles and artwork. I’m not the guy that is painting the wall orange – but I will use a bold wallpaper on occasion.

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Array Design Studio 2499 Professor Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113 lauramineff.com

Array Design Studio offers more than 20 years of experience in lifestyle consultation, building and designing concepts for individuals and commercial projects. Through the Universal Design Method created by Laura Mineff, design goes beyond functionality. It invites a sense of enjoyment into your home, work and social environments. Array Design Studio offers services from residential and commercial designing and building to space planning, material selection, CAD designs and furnishings selections. Visit booth 1199A for more information.

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EXHIBITOR LIST 2022 1st Choice Roofing Company & Lifetime Skylight.......................................1397 A Glass Block Vision......................................... 198C A Spice Above.....................................................620 A. Yoder Roofing................................................1174 A-1 Power Equipment (Bad Boy Mowers)..........522 Absolute Roofing and Construction, Inc......................................699A Absolutely Custom Closets and Home Solutions..............................................587

Basement Guys, The..........................................999E

Closets by Design........................................... 1299A

Bath Authority, The.............................................465

Closettec featured by Cabinettec-Seme Interiors...........................................................477

Bath Fitter............................................................586 Bath R US........................................................899D Belgard......IDEA HOME, GARDEN SHOWCASE Benson Roofing & Siding..................................1117 Berlin Furnishings................................................307 Better Garden Tools............................................435 Big Picture Cleveland........................................1143

Accent Design...................................................1175

BNK Heating & Cooling LLC..............................1242

Affordable Home Security of Ohio (ADT Authorized Dealer).................................282

Boral Steel...........................................................694

Ag-Pro / John Deere............................................902

BrightCovers........................................................456

Alair Homes.......................................................1268 All American Gutter Protection...........................143 All Basement Windows......................................191 All Weather Heating & Cooling....................237 Alli Cat Creative Co...........................................1455 Alpine Structures, LLC.........................................149 American Concrete Surfaces..............................460

Borsos Marketing LLC.......................................1125

Brothers Grimm Landscape & Design Co......G5 Brush and Air Duct Cleaning...............................178 Buckeye Stoneworks...........................................409 C Lee Plumbing Services.....................................168 Campopiano Roofing Inc................................393 Caring Corral................................................... 1398A Carolyn’s Law....................................................1008

CMS Roofing & Restoration........................431, 968 Coalway LLC................................................225, 231 Concrete Craft of Cleveland SW.........................512 Cotterman’s County Fair Waffles........................953 Creative Holmes................................................1272 Crystal Delights LLC..........................................1415 Curb Appeal Painting...........................................577 Cutco Cutlery.......................................... 1038, 1465 Cuyahoga Concrete Cowboys.............................150 Daso Custom Cabinetry.................................... 698A Debs Decor........................................................1443 Deer No No..........................................................156 Designer Palms....................................................501 DIRECTV...............................................................883 Dish Network - USA Expositions......................1059 Diyanni Homes....................................................677 Dog Fence Co., The..............................................520

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Cellular Sales - Auhorized Verizon Retailer......1027

Drig Designs LLC.................................................473

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DunRite Exteriors featuring K-Guard..............1198E

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Apex Window Werks..........................................292

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Apple Creek Roofing............................................495

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Elegant Tablecloth.............................................1419

Aqua Doc Lake & Pond Management................357

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Elyria Fence, Inc...................................................443

Arco Comfort Air LLC...........................................188

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En Garde Deer Defense, LLC...............................240

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Cleveland Coconut Candles..............................1438

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EuroCAST Cookware.........................................1134

Array Design Studio....................................... 1199A

Cleveland Sleeves.............................................1410

Euroshine Inc.....................................................1248

American Home & Energy Products...................160 American Patio Rooms........................................392 American Platinum Door.................................. 599A American Sleep Therapy.............................277, 283 American Standard Heating & Cooling (BER’s/HUGE Heating & Cooling).................1083

Arrow Lift.......................................................... 698D Asteria Jewelry & Eyeglass Cleaner................1462 Backup Power Solutions...................................1097 Bad Boy Mowers (A-1 Power Equipment)..........522 Baird Brothers Sawmill.....................................1193 GBHG18

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EXHIBITOR LIST Ev Naturals........................................................1334

Glass Block Headquarters...................................572

Happy Etchings..................................................1439

Falling Waters Ohio.........................................G2

Go Green Environmental...................................1169

Happy Feet.........................................................1010

Fireplace Grove Design.......................................543

Good Health Saunas.......................449, 999A, 1043

Harlequin Design Studio.................................. 598C

Five Star Pickles & Sausage.............................1325

Gotcha Covered...................................................593

Hawaiian Moon.........................................913, 1393

Flagpoles by Uncommon USA, Inc......................152

Gourmet Olive, The............................................1052

Health-Mor........................................................1010

Fleck and Sons Landscape Service.............. IDEA HOME LANDSCAPER

Great Lakes Fence...............................................638

Hemp Mountain CBD........................................1012

Gridiron Guys.............................................165, 1203

Hen-House Decks................................................997

Floor Coverings International ...........................599E

GripStic - First 2 Market Products.....................1056

Hinckley Roofing..................................................583

Flooring by Gridiron Guys..................................1203

GS Marble & Granite...........................................174

Homestead Exterior Solutions............................672

Foam Crafters................................................. 1098C

Guardian Protection...........................................1094

Hometown Electrical Doctor...............................475

Foreverlawn of Northern Ohio......................112 (LONG PUTT CONTEST).............................733

Gutter & Roofing Captain, The..........................498E

Honey Bee Mine................................................1031

Gutter Boys, The..................................................187

HTZ Transformative Construction.....................1379

Gutter Cover Co...................................................164

Hurst Design-Build-Remodeling.......................1283

Gutter Helmet by Harry Helmet..........................274

Husqvarna Group.................................................561

Halo Dips...........................................................1348

Incred-A-Soil........................................................142

Forte Builders.....................................................1165 Friar Home Improvement.....................................679 Fuller Brush .......................................................1440 Furniture For Life................................................1259 Fuzzy Edges Crafts.............................................1454 Gene’s Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical .....322

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Genuine Leather................................................1330

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Girl Scouts of NE Ohio.......................................1142

UNMATCHABLE When you find the perfect color, nothing else will do.

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EXHIBITOR LIST Infinity from Marvin-Cleveland...........................253

Kitchen Craft........................................................949

INFORMATION BOOTH..............CENTER OF SHOW

Kitchen Saver.......................................................268

Innovative Builders & Equipment.................. 1099C

Kitchen Tune-Up..................................................686

International Housewares.............517, 903, 1002, 1003, 1305

Klassic Custom Decks...............................1299D

Iron Image Design............................................G3 JAG Lifting Solutions..........................................514 JAKT Store.........................................................1425 James Hardie..................................................1098E JC Roofing..........................................................1492 JDM Structures................................IDEA HOME Joyce Factory Direct..................................383, 199E JR Bath........................................................289, 993 Kauffman Lawn Furniture..................................1265 Kaye Construction LLC.......................................1064

Klaus Roofing Systems of NE Ohio.................. 999C Koludro Construct........................................... 1199D

LeisureTime Warehouse Michael Phelps Swim Spas............................313 Level Best LLC......................................................553 Lifetime Cookware............................................1102 Lightsup...............................................................626 Linda’s Bee Farm, LLC.......................................1343 Liokareas Premium Olive Oil and Imports........1317

KTS Equipment....................................................522

Lisa Gao LLC......................................................1459

Lake Erie Metal For Shingles.

LulaRoe-SW Style Society................................1108

Metal Roofing For $hingle Money...............1196 Leaf Home Water Solutions......................534, 1352

Lutes Custom Cabinetry LLC...........................1199E M&E Sales.........................................................1208

Leaf Pro Gutter Protection...................................459

Magic Bath..........................................................974

LeafFilter North LLC...................................353, 1050

MAP Construction...............................................549

LeafGuard............................................................193

Maple Ridge Garden Center...........................G1

Legacy Roofing....................................................421

Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County Inc.......650

Kay-Em Apparel.................................................1357 K-Guard Clog Free Gutters..............................1198E Kidron Construction.............................................592 Kitchen Beautiful Cabinet Refacing Company..........................................595

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EXHIBITOR LIST Middlefield Windows & Doors........................ 699D

Paradise Grills......................................................113

Permalawn...........................................................525

Miller Landscape Company.................................241

Paramount Security.............................................622

Pet Wants Chardon...........................................1152

Miller’s Storage Barns........................................213

Photos By Michael U LLC..................................1445

Miracle Method...................................................492

Patio Enclosures by Great Day Improvements LLC..........................................345

Miracles.................................................. 1030, 1442

Peak Excavation and Landscaping......................530

Mold & Air Duct Pros..........................................272

Pella Window and Door Co.................................983

Pins & Needles Sew & Knit Shop.......................961

MONT Bistro........................ CENTER OF SHOW

Pentair Water Solutions......................................573

Pioneer Roofing...................................................295

Mouldings One..................................................698E

Perfect Wine Opener, The.................................1356

Plant Shop LLC, The.........................................100

Pine Acres Woodcraft Ltd...................................401

Mr. Level Concrete................................... 298C, 338 Mr. Roof............................................................ 598A MsCotti..............................................................1103 Mulberry Creek Herb Farm.............................G9 Mutlu Inc............................................................1149

Bring your Vacation to your Backyard

MyPillow............................................................1053 Nations Lending Corp....................................... 599D Natural Falls Construction .............................G4 Nature Stone.....................................................398 Nectar of the Vine...............................................448 Netherland Bulb Co........................................G10 New York Life......................................................471 New York Textiles & Interiors.............................575 Norwex..............................................................1156 NRG Energy..........................................................287 NuPro...................................................................334 Nut House, The....................................................439 Oboy Construction LLC........................................172 Ohio Awning & Manufacturing Co.....................413 Ohio Basement Systems.....................................582 Ohio Landscape Association.........................G8 Ohio Lottery............................IX CONCESSIONS Ohio Pools & Spas...............................................601 Ohio State Waterproofing.........144, 1365, 499C Olive Tap, The....................................................1135 Oliver’s Treasure’s.............................................1331 Original Mattress Factory, The.........................1213 Paint a Roof.........................................................377 Paint Medics Inc..................................................184 PaintCLE, LLC.......................................................489 Palmetto Solar.....................................................361 Pandy’s Garden Center, Landscaping and Seed Co. Inc.........................................G11

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EXHIBITOR LIST Plunkett’s Pest Control........................................290

Roof Juice............................................................978

PM Home Remodeling Inc................................ 298D

Royalty Roofing............................................... 1298D

Stanek Windows by Great Day Improvements.................................................343

Powergreen Pressure Washing..........................624

Russell Real Estate Services...............................189

STAGE.................................... CENTER OF SHOW

POWERHOME Solar............................................540

Scenic View Furniture.......................................1112

Star S....513, 531, 535, 612, 634, 1025, 1120, 1339

Precision Cabinet Co.........................................399E

Schmucker’s LLC................................................1093

Stone Barn Furnishings/Relax The Back....... 1198A

Premier Wall Anchor & Waterproofing..............556

Schrocks of Walnut Creek...................................992

StruXure Outdoor by Kauffman.........................1375

Prestobeat Sales...............................................1463

Sewer Pro......................................................... 498C

Sujal Fragrances Inc..........................................1420

Procon Exteriors...................................................441

ShelfGenie of Cleveland.....................................574

Summer Accents.................................................349

Profashion..........................................................1364

Sheoga Hardwood Flooring & Paneling Inc......1264

Superior Sleep...................................................1157

QPS OHIO LLC................................................... 298A

Sleep City.............................................................865

Superview Embroidery Art................................1303

Quality Roofing....................................................560

Smokin Oak................................................427, 1021

T & R Jewelry....................................................1416

Quint Living Experience ......................................... 1199B, TINY HOMES

Smylie One Heating & Cooling...........................340

T+T Gifts............................................................1403

Softub Inc.............................................................132

Tastefully Simple...............................................1139

Radio Active Electronics................................... 499A

Solar Connection.................................................576

Textbook Painting................................................493

Rainbow Marble & Granite, Inc........................1177

Soldier Solutions LLC........................................1345

Thermal Construction, Inc...................................284

Rankin Lawn Care................................................158

Sonshine Medical..............................................1202

Three Z Supply.....................................................508

Regional Technology, LLC.................................1037

SportsBannersPlus............................................1433

Timan Custom Window Treatments...............1499E

Renewal by Andersen...................................... 299A

Spray Foam Solutions..........................................599

Titanium Exclusive Cookware...........................1316

Rhino Shield...................................................... 598D

Spray Foam Solutions-Concrete Leveling Division.............................................235

TNR Group.........................................................1113

Robin C Jewelry................................................1335

Top Purple............................................................648

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EXHIBITOR LIST Total Exterior Systems........................................692

Vidmar Custom Woodworking........................1099E

Window City Pros............................................. 998D

Traeger Grills.......................................................630

Vitamix...............................................................1302

Window Nation......................................169, 1399D

Triple Peaks Roofing & Construction............... 198A

Vtrendz...............................................................1430

Wood Thingamajigs..........................................1451

True Honey Teas................................................1217

Wacky Wonderworks........................................1434

WorldTrendz LLC...............................................1309

True Stim Retail, LLC.............................. 1011, 1441

Walking Tall Foot Correctors............................1148

Worldwide Granite & Marble...........................799E

Tuff Shed ............................................................331

Xtend Technologies...........................................598E

Tupperware-Champion Enterprises..................1249

Walla International, DBA Click Heaters............................. 1310, 1057

Turning Point Builders, Inc..................................373

Walnut Valley Log Homes...................................372

Your CBD Store Lakewood................................1234

Twin Locust Furniture........................................1239

Watkins Products..............................................1440

Z Fashion............................................................1412

Twin Oaks Barns..................................................665 Unique Home Solutions....................................1065

Weaver Barns, Ltd................. WEAVER BARNS BACKYARD OASIS

Unique Magnetic Jewelry.................................1449

Weaver Playsets................................................1265

Universal Windows Direct......... 121, 365, 1321

Westminster Technologies........MAIN STAGE

US JACLEAN INC..............................................1287

Wild Herb Company, The..................................1460

USA Insulation...................................................1075

Williams Landscaping & Pavers...................G7

Yoder Roofing....................................................1313

USA Waterproofing.............................................122 Van Boxel Discount Building Supplies..............1224 Vegepod...............................................................461 Vespa Solar .........................................................457

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Veterans Fence....................................................236

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G r e a t B ig H o m e + Garden Show Main Stage Schedule Designed by Array Design Studio

Friday, Feb. 4 Noon 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 5

Matt Fox, Stuff You Didn't Know You Needed for Your Home

11 a.m.

The Loretta Paganini School of Cooking

Laura Mineff, Create Your Joyful Lifestyle Through the Universal Design Method

Noon

John Hall, Kitchen Trends 2022

1 p.m.

The Loretta Paganini School of Cooking

2 p.m.

Matt Fox, Stuff You Didn't Know You Needed for Your Home

3 p.m.

Laura Mineff, Share the Experience of Quint

4 p.m.

Mont Surfaces, Exploring Surface Options

5 p.m.

Real Estate Showcase TV, Tolin Design

6 p.m.

Matt Fox, Stuff You Didn't Know You Needed for Your Home

Real Estate Showcase TV, Refresh, Renew for 2022 with Award Winning Kitchen & Bath, etc. Matt Fox, Stuff You Didn't Know You Needed for Your Home MG Beth Murphy, Can I Grow Orchids in My Home?

5 p.m.

Hurst Design Build Remodel, Remodeling Trends for 2022

6 p.m.

Matt Fox, Stuff You Didn't Know You Needed for Your Home

Sunday, Feb. 6

1 p.m.

The Loretta Paganini School of Cooking

2 p.m.

The Loretta Paganini School of Cooking

3 p.m.

Laura Mineff, Create Your Joyful Lifestyle Through The Universal Design Method

4 p.m.

MG Debbie Osgood, Heirloom Vegetable & Flowers

Monday, Feb. 7 1 p.m.

MG Kim Hawkins, All About Hydrangeas

2 p.m.

Noelle Akin from Petitti Garden Centers, 2022 Gardening Trends - Top Plant Picks & More

3 p.m.

MG Christine Harris, Container Vegetable Gardening

4 p.m.

MG Kim Hawkins, Shade Gardening

11 a.m.

John Hall, 25 Design Tips Towards that Perfect Kitchen

5 p.m.

Laura Mineff, Create Your Joyful Lifestyle Through the Universal Design Method

Noon

Matt Fox, Stuff You Didn't Know You Needed for Your Home

6 p.m.

MG C. Krizmanich, 10 Essentials of Vegetable Gardening

Gas & Wood Fireplaces

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Tuesday, Feb. 8 1 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 11

MG Susan Hildebrant, Success with Succulents

2 p.m. 3 p.m.

MG Beth Murphy, Solitary Bees

5 p.m.

Laura Mineff, Create Your Joyful Lifestyle Through the Universal Design Method

Wednesday, Feb. 9 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m.

Tim McCoy, ICASI, Gluten-Free Cookies Sherwin-Williams, Let’s Paint It!, Color, Design and Painting Tips for Your Home Projects Tim McCoy, ICASI, Insta-Pot Dinners

Thursday, Feb. 10 MG Beth Murphy, Solitary Bees

3 p.m.

Laura Mineff, Create Your Joyful Lifestyle Through the Universal Design Method

4 p.m.

MG Beth Murphy, Can I Grow Orchids in My Home?

5 p.m.

Laura Mineff, Create Your Joyful Lifestyle Through the Universal Design Method

Real Estate Showcase TV

1 p.m.

MG Kim Hawkins, All About Hydrangeas

2 p.m.

Laura Mineff, Create Your Joyful Lifestyle Through the Universal Design Method

3 p.m.

The Loretta Paganini School of Cooking

4 p.m.

MG Kim Hawkins, Shade Gardening

5 p.m.

Hurst Design Build Remodel, Remodeling Trends for 2022

6 p.m.

The Loretta Paganini School of Cooking

7 p.m.

MG C. Krizmanich, Seed Starting Demo

Saturday, Feb. 12

MG C. Krizmanich, 10 Essentials of Vegetable Gardening

1 p.m. 2 p.m.

Noon

11 a.m.

The Loretta Paganini School of Cooking

Noon

Ty Pennington, Life to the Extreme Sponsored by Absolute Roofing & Construction Inc.

1 p.m.

Ty Pennington Meet & Greet

2 p.m.

A.J. Petitti, 2022 Gardening Trends - Top Plant Picks & More

3 p.m.

The Loretta Paganini School of Cooking

4 p.m.

Matt Fox, Stuff You Didn't Know You Needed for Your Home

5 p.m.

Laura Mineff, Create Your Joyful Lifestyle Through the Universal Design Method

6 p.m.

Matt Fox, Stuff You Didn't Know You Needed for Your Home

Sunday, Feb. 13 11 a.m.

The Loretta Paganini School of Cooking

Noon

The Loretta Paganini School of Cooking

1 p.m.

John Hall, 25 Design Tips Towards that Perfect Kitchen

2 p.m.

Matt Fox, Stuff You Didn't Know You Needed for Your Home

3 p.m.

Laura Mineff, Create Your Joyful Lifestyle Through the Universal Design Method

Noelle Akin from Petitti Garden Centers, 2022 Gardening Trends - Top Plant Picks & More

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Petitti Garden Centers, family owned and operated since 1971, is Northeast Ohio’s premier garden center organization, offering nine retail locations to serve garden enthusiasts and homeowners in the Cleveland, Akron-Canton and Youngstown areas. Petitti Garden Centers grows 98% of its plant material at Petitti-owned farms in Lake County and greenhouse facilities in Columbia Station, making it possible to guarantee the highest quality and most compelling selection of annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs and houseplants. Visit Petitti Garden Centers seven days a week to explore gorgeous flowers, be inspired and receive expert advice. Subscribe to the Petitti Garden Centers channel on YouTube for topic-specific videos. You can also visit petittigardencenter. com for printable gardening guides and more.

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A West Coast native and a Midwesterner buy a 100-yearold East Side house in 2015. Thrilled with the historic structure, the husband-and-wife owners, their young teen, senior mom and two dogs move in and live happily ever after. But even a dream home needs some tweaking eventually. There was nothing wrong per se; it was just time to update. The Shaker Heights homeowner confesses to “liking something every five seconds, from contemporary to classic,” but not liking every element of any style. The owners worked with Claire Barilla, principal designer of Brightwater Interior Design, to help fine-tune the sweet spot where the diverse styles intersected. CONTINUED ON PAGE 52

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ere in Cleveland, most homeowners reach out to a contractor first. But Barilla, who worked with The Beard Group for this project, indicates this is a little bit backward. “Contractors need instructions,” she says. “Go get a design first.” Working with an architect or a designer is preferable since these professionals are knowledgeable regarding the structure as well as the most suitable materials for a space, especially the kitchen and bath. They know how to utilize finishes for durability, stain resistance and weathering the daily activities of family living. “We always try to be original to the home while working with the house’s functions and the vision of the client,” Barilla adds. “Homes like these have beautiful character and we designers and architects want to keep that in our projects. Yet at the same time we have to plan for a modern-day lifestyle. Our needs today are not the needs of 100 years ago.” While the kitchen had been updated around 2005, the current owners wanted something lighter and cleaner-looking while retaining original architectural details. They didn’t go for structural change but instead reconfigured the space by redoing the cabinet layout and adding a bar sink and prep area. Barilla and the homeowner decided to retain the kitchen’s fireplace and its elegant flanking columns and tall mantel. They agreed to remove the green marble work surfaces, replacing them with white marble, which is both functional and polished. They removed heavy, decorative millwork to streamline the appearance of the built-ins and added paneling to all the appliances for a uniform look. They also added touches of vintage brass and polished nickel to the new custom cabinets to create the illusion of freestanding furniture. The range, an Officine Gullo stove, is the room’s showpiece and lends an artistic aspect to the kitchen. Crafted from heavy-gauge stainless steel and solid brass, the stove was handmade in Florence, Italy. The homeowner chose the piece herself, settling on a smoky blue finish that contrasts with the warm white cabinets and dark wood floor. With such a centerpiece, there’s no need for an elaborate backsplash or additional embellishment. Instead, the clean, classic lines and layered colors of the counters and cabinets keep the look distinctive and uncluttered. “We wanted to keep the basics neutral

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a little bit more,” the homeowner says. “I really appreciated that Claire listened to me and guided us in the direction we wanted to go — we just didn’t know how.” The same governing principles of mixing and matching old and new, the practical and the aesthetic were used in the primary bath as well. And the color scheme is similar with soothing whites, stormy blues and dark wood finishes. Planning the bath was a balance between the owner’s priorities, the layout and upgrades to plumbing and electrical while also keeping the existing character of the house. For example, the homeowner indicated she wanted to eliminate the look of a lot of grout in the shower, and this was achieved by using bigger porcelain slabs. The room was reconfigured to accommodate the extra-large shower that has two heads, body jets and a rain shower,

but also leaves room for a soaking tub and a double vanity with twin sinks. Again, the bath incorporates a furniturelike piece with texture and glow, rather than a sterile built-in. Upgrades to the primary bath left the original tile but brought plumbing and electrical to code and added a heated floor. Gold accents in the lighting fixtures and counter seams add a touch of glamour to the room. The result is a soaring space filled with glowing warmth and an inviting zen-like calm, a true retreat from the outside world. The homeowner is beyond pleased. “Practicality is a huge thing for me. If a room looks really nice but doesn’t work, I couldn’t live with it. I love these spaces. We use it, all of it, as much as possible.” “This is how a vision comes to life,” Barilla says. “Professionals bring the elements together in a way a homeowner, even a handy one, cannot.” // R I TA KUEBER

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and then marry all the elements together in the window treatments and rugs,” says Barrila. “Kitchens tend to be hard spaces so we warmed everything up with alabaster-colored surfaces, the blue from the oven and warm stained wood cabinets.” This is a working kitchen with the family gathering for meals and the couple entertaining regularly. Reconfiguring it offered better access to the outdoor kitchen and patio through the side door as well as the back door (the original) with its sidelights and transom windows. Just beyond the work area is a built-in desk, an inviting nook where the homeowner schedules daily tasks and plans meals. Here, as in the rest of the kitchen, Old-World refinement and modern-day sensibilities meld. Behind the burnished façade of the cabinet, a charging drawer keeps family electronics organized but out of sight. “We just wanted the rooms to reflect us

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AFTER BEING UNABLE to drink legally since 1919 due to the National Prohibition Act, Clevelanders shed a tear of joy on Feb. 20, 1933, as Congress passed the 21st Amendment, which officially repealed Prohibition. Despite the vote not going into effect until Dec. 23, 1933, Feb. 20 was a day of jubilation in bars and restaurants across Cleveland, with these unidentified patrons of the Hollenden Hotel raising their glasses in celebration. Even with Prohibition in place, Clevelanders found a way to knock back their fair share of drinks in the 1920s — despite only about 50 of the city’s 1,028 bars staying open. But with the rise of bootlegging (thanks in large part to the presence of the lake), alcohol was never too hard to get in Cleveland. It’s no surprise that these revelers chose the Hollenden as the place they went to celebrate. One of the premier hotels in Cleveland, the 1,000-room Hollenden opened on June 7, 1885, and was considered a marvel for its time due to each room having electric lights. Along with housing both permanent and temporary residents, it had a theater, barbershop and several bars. The hotel was purchased by real estate developer Ben Tobin in the 1930s. It closed in 1962 and was demolished in 1963. In 1965, a new hotel, under the name the Hollenden House, was built on the site. The new name didn’t do much, though, as the hotel closed and was torn down in 1989. It’s now the location of the Fifth Third Center in downtown Cleveland. // H E N RY PA L ATTE L L A

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