With our restaurant scene booming, events returning in full force and in-person shopping becoming more interesting than ever, this year’s editor-selected and reader-voted #BestOfCLE picks prove one thing: Happy days are here again, Cleveland.
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54 THE SPIRIT OF HALLOWEEN A mother's costumes create a season of memories for her daughters, who battle Usher syndrome.
By Becky Meiser
59 BEST OF CLEVELAND More than 200 readerand editor-selected bites, boutiques and personalities prove that there are more ways than ever to get in touch with your city. Edited by Dillon Stewart Illustrated by Lisa Quine
8 FROM THE EDITOR
10 CONVERSATION
24 ON THE RISE WKYC's Kierra Cotton is ready to take on her second year as the Cleveland Cavaliers in-game host.
26 CLEVELAND CURIOSITIES From skulls to radioactive watches, this Lakewood shop has built a business around the macabre.
30 SUCCESS STORY How Ohio native Matt Kaulig parlayed the success of LeafFilter into minority ownership of the Cleveland Guardians and NASCAR stardom.
36 MOONCAKES AND MILKBREAD Inspired by Cleveland's AsiaTown, author Kristina Cho won two James Beard Awards in June.
42 ALL TRICKS, NO TREATS A guide to more than 20 local spots to satisfy your sweet tooth.
49 COMPOUND IN THE CITY Edward Brede turned a World War II-era home into a midcentury farmhouse oasis.
52 OH BABY! Two sisters from Mentor reimagine their storefront to cater to babies and mothers alike.
152 LOOK BACK Almost 100 years later, Parma's Foote-Wolfe murders remain unsolved.
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AS AN INTERN for Cleveland Magazine in 2014, my last summer project included contributing to Best of Cleveland, our an nual celebration of local food, entertain ment and shopping. As cool as that might sound, I felt slighted that my extraordi nary writing skills (or so I believed) were being wasted on 100-word listings.
Boy had my ego steered me wrong.
In my defense, my idols were Hunter S. Thompson, Ernest Hemingway, Chris Jones and Michael Hastings — titans of modern journalism. They told stories that moved the needle and examined human existence. Stories not unlike Becky Meis er's "Spirit of Halloween" (page 54). In it, mother Anna Chambers prepares an elab orate Halloween costume for her daugh ters, who suffer from Usher syndrome and lost their father around this time of year. It's a story of hope and strength — the kind I wanted to tell.
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So with a notebook in my hand and a pout on my face, I drove my mid-2000s Kia Spectra across Northeast Ohio — Concord to Westlake to Collinwood to Cleveland Heights — tasting and testing handcrafted products. Interviewing their makers revealed a common ingredient behind every chocolate chip cookie, cover band and homemade trinket: a dreamer like me. Slowly, my perspective changed. These tales were also ones of sacrifice, grit and ambition.
But you don't have to be a writer to sup port Northeast Ohio's best. We hope this month's collection inspires you to spend the extra few bucks on local pastries, sit front row at a comedy show or meet new people at a nearby happy hour event. Because doing so supports the creatives behind the products that make our city fun, interesting and, well, the best. And if your wallet or busy schedule doesn't allow that, at least spread the word that Cleveland is a city of dreamers.
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How do you capture the Best of Cleveland in one succinct image? You go to Lisa Quine, the creative consultant whose murals — in cluding “Dream Big” in Gordon Square and "Good Things Take Thyme" at Bay Village's Thyme Table — stand among Cleveland's best public art. A native East Sider who now resides in Hudson, Quine's hand-lettering work, like our cover, has been tapped by brands across the country. We caught up with the artistic mind behind this month’s cover.
Q. Why are you and Cleveland Magazine a fit?
A. They wanted something magical and cel ebratory for the cover, and I think my style tends to lend itself to that. Especially when
creating public artwork, I want there to be a sense of magic and whimsy.
Q. What is the Best of Cleveland to you?
A. Definitely the people. You can’t have a great city and great culture without that. It’s an underdog Midwestern vibe. People are really nice, and they value hard work, but they also know how to have fun. There is just so many new businesses all the time, and there is a lot to explore.
Q. Where does your artistic inspiration come from?
A. Music and Cleveland, but specifically its architecture. I just like that sense of “wow” when going Downtown and being in the heart of it. There is a sense that you can make your dream come true here in Cleveland, and it is a magical feeling so I tried to bring that into the cover, as well.
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THE 17TH HOLE AT LITTLE MOUNTAIN COUNTRY CLUB looks over the horizon. During the fall, an ocean of red-and-orange trees pours into Lake Erie. Thanks to the East Side's elevation, golfers on the tee box of the par five heavily guarded by sky-high sandtraps can see boats float along the water, swears Jimmy Hanlin. The club pro and host of Bally Sports' 18 Holes admits that fall golf remains a bit of a gatekeeper's secret — even as the sport's popularity skyrocketed after the pan demic. But with a quicker pace of play, picturesque scenery and mild weather, newer players are sure to catch on soon. "It's the best time to play," says Hanlin, who lives on the Concord course. Though the morning dew brings spongy roughs, and the falling leaves hide your ball, Hanlin says there's really only one con to fall golf. "It doesn't last long enough."
With works from Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso , Impressionism to Modernism: The Keithley Collection , which runs through January, is the Cleveland Museum of Art’s most significant donation since 1959.
“In simple terms they were experimental and avant-garde,” Chief Art Curator Heather Lemonedes Brown says. “They painted life as it really looked — ordinary people and the natural world. They were interested in capturing the fleeting effects of life and atmosphere.”
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Chayla Hope drops her debut solo album Oct. 28 — an 80s-inspired ode to the ups and downs of love.
Chayla Hope was living a double life: club kid by night, workingclass machinist by day.
In the evenings, the aspiring pop star basked in the flashing lights of the former Bounce Nightclub as a drag king. Then, the singer would shake off the glitter, catch a few mi nuscule hours of sleep and march off to a gray, near-windowless sheet metal factory. Eventually, she moved on to the heavy presses of Cleveland’s Gotta Groove Re cords, punching out vinyl by the dozens and fantasizing about the day the discs might bear her name.
That dream comes true Oct. 28 with the release of her debut album Damn, Feel ings, available on all streaming platforms — and a vinyl release from Gotta Groove slated for spring.
The record takes listeners through a journey of love, intoxicating highs and heartbreaking lows. Sonically, it reflects Hope’s appreciation of ‘80s and ‘90s-era pop and drag — artists like Robyn, whose catalogue remains a staple within the queer club and ballroom scenes.
“My idea for the record was to start off falling in love,” Hope says. “And then you’re kind of falling out of it, you’re get ting hurt. And then you’re getting angry. I just wanted so much opulence and heart break on this record.”
She said it took years of self discovery and relationship-building to get here.
Around 2009, she stopped doing drag and became the vocalist of local band Seafair, straying away from pop for a guitar-driven rock sound. In the following years, Hope garnered several local music awards, released multiple EPs and even landed a gig singing for the show Care Bears: Unlock the Magic
Still, the singer yearned for something
Chayla Hope made her debut solo performance atop The Shoreway at sunset.
different, a place in the industry to call her own. In 2019, she made the bittersweet de cision to quit her day job and Sea fair in pursuit of herself.
“I still love those guys — we knew each other for 10 years.” Hope says. “But I always wanted [a solo career]. I was so terrified to do it."
The transition back to pop was daunt ing, but Hope credits an outpouring of support from friends and collaborators for pushing her forward. Earlier drag per sonas gave her the confidence to don all the pomp and glitter of a showstopper, and she noted the way pop music influ enced LGBTQ+ culture, becoming an escape for the community.
“It lets you feel free for a minute,” she says. “Just dancing and having a good time. Doing drag was the first thing that allowed me to do that without getting judgmental looks.”
Beyond friends and loved ones, the community has supported her through various partnerships, such as Lakewood’s Rood Food & Pie's “Falling for You” vegan strawberry rhubarb pie and, most recently, local-owned Shway Papers' Chayla Hopethemed rolling papers in support of the newest track, “High.”
Looking ahead, Hope plans to pursue further collaborations and perhaps a tour “if the timing is right.” Most important, she hopes to see people expressing them selves to her music.
“I just want people to be able to dance while they're sobbing,” she says. “That’s my big thing — dancing while you cry.”
The falling of the national right to abortion stoked activism on both sides from those refusing to await Ohio’s fate.
On June 24, soon after District Judge Michael Barrett effectively ended abortion access in Ohio, Kate Makra sprang into action, planning next steps and taking calls from the press. But first, emotion overtook her, reading headlines about the fall of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case that guaranteed national abortion access. After eight years of lobbying and fundraising to back Senate Bill 23, better known as the “heartbeat bill,” Makra, the executive director of Cleveland Right to Life, the area’s go-to anti-abortion organization, felt validated.
“There have been decades and decades of people working, working, working to make what happened in June a reality,” she says a month later in her office, situated in the back of a brightly lit thrift store in Old Brooklyn called Treasures For Life. Around her, dozens pamphlets, donation sheets and a poster say, “RESPECT ALL HUMAN LIFE.”
“We’re used to being patient,” she says. “We’ve been waiting for 49 years for Roe to go into the trash heap of history.”
For Pro-Choice Ohio executive director Kellie Copeland, June 24 was the realization of a nightmare. Through the spring, she had been developing a quiet strategy with fellow activists. She had amped up newsletters detailing the consequences if the block on the “heartbeat bill” — which limits abortion access to about six weeks after conception — was lifted. She had created a virtual town hall called Ramp Up For Repro to mass educate the newly fired-up.
But still, Roe fell. “It’s jarring,” Copeland says.
Although Jan. 22, 1973, made abortion legal before fetal vi ability — when a fetus can survive outside its mother’s womb, usually at 24 weeks — anti-choice activists had been working gruelingly to topple the freedom. The Christian Right’s Moral Majority has long been credited with former President Ronald Reagan’s 1980 win over Jimmy Carter. But 2011 was the year
As pro-choice activists (left) fight to hold on to abortion access, Cleveland Right to Life executive director Kate Makra (right) continues to fight for a total ban in Ohio.
Ohio-based pro-choicers recall as tough offense by antis. John Kasich, a pro-life politician, was elected governor and antiabortion bills, usually from red county congressmen, roared into the General Assembly. One, House Bill 78, scrutinized viability testing. Another, S.B. 27, required “fetal remains” be “disposed of through cremation or interment.”
Then, in April 2019, newly elected Gov. Mike DeWine picked up where Kasich left off by signing S.B. 23. But because of Roe’s national standing, 23 was blocked.
Still, Makra, who worked as the direc tor of a crisis pregnancy center in her 40s, knew that if Roe fell, so too would most abortion access in Ohio. “I can’t tell you the number of women who have come out [of the center], saying, ‘Wow, I can’t believe it. I just heard my baby’s heart beat,’” she says. “It’s really hard to deny the fact it’s a human being after that.”
So, what is a human being? Since June’s Supreme Court decision, the question is now, in its essence, left up to each of the states in the wake of Roe’s disappearance. In July, after a lengthy deliberation, Indi ana passed a “near total” ban from con ception with some leeway for a mother’s health. In August, a re-energized (most ly) female voter base in Kansas tossed out a strict ban with a 60-40 margin. “We blocked this ban,” a campaigner said after. “Can you believe it?”
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Today in Ohio, women still have the right to abortion care if an “approved phy sician” verifies no “assumed” heartbeat. After six weeks, a doctor must verify that bringing the pregnancy to term would — and this is what pro-lifers like Makra have an issue with — be a “serious risk of the substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function.” Ohio code allows five: preeclampsia, cervix dilation, membrane rupture, multiple sclerosis and Type 1 diabetes. (A bad mental health condition? Nope, not covered.)
In July, Ohio made national headlines when a 10-year-old Columbus girl was driven to Indiana (before its ban) for an abortion seven weeks after her moth er’s boyfriend impregnated her. The case amplified holes in Ohio’s debate. Co peland found it “jarring” that attorney general Dave Yost claimed the girl would be OK under current Ohio law. On the other hand, Makra, who was once a sex crimes prosecutor in Indianapolis, dou bles down on her “hardline” stance. “You can’t just automatically assume that she’s not going to be able to carry that child to term,” Makra says.
“We are pro-life 100 percent of the time,” she adds. “And our position is there is always another way, and that way is to not kill an innocent human being.”
Makra, whose stance echoes that of the 31 other organizations in Ohio’s Right To Life Coalition, says she prays for the pas sage of H.B. 704, an introduced bill oth erwise known as the Personhood Act. It’s exactly what it sounds like.
Meanwhile, Copeland is afraid to show her cards but not her dread. She admits it’s likely — minding the state's “rampant gerrymandering” — that Ohio votes an anti-abortion Supreme Court majority in November. A consortium of pro-choice who’s who are leading a case against S.B. 23, Preterm v. Yost, arguing that the Ohio constitution itself provides a right to bodily autonomy. In late July, Pro-Choice Ohio organizer Hannah Servedio orches trated a 150-person fundraiser at Lake wood's Mahall’s 20 Lanes — complete with women-led punk bands and abor tion tell-alls. Still, Copeland is worried. “We have dark days ahead,” she says.
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Kierra Cotton worked her way from behind the scenes to on-air talent at WKYC. Now, she’s taking her next step as in-game host for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Q: What do you hope to bring to your second year as the Cavs in-game host?
A: I am a walking good time, and that’s what I try to bring to the game atmo sphere. With my new role at WKYC, the skills are just going to continue to transfer over. Ahmaad [Crump, Cavs on-court host] is an amazing colleague, so we bounce off each other. The fans make the experience. I’m there to serve the fans and to get them excited for everything the Cavs are doing on the court.
Q: What is the most memorable moment from last season?
A: Jarett Allen is a gem. I was on the court fooling around ahead of a game, and I’m just throwing up some shots when Jar ett comes out to warm up. I put up one final shot and I make it. He’s like, ‘Hey, you made it!' It was incredible. It was my rookie season, and if you ask Ahmaad, he talks to the players all the time, but for me, it was so cool.
Q: What are some of your favorite places in Cleveland?
KIERRA COTTON IS ALWAYS TRYING TO ELEVATE. In fact, the Cleveland native has a bit of a repuation at WKYC, where she recently joined Leon Bibb on We the People and earned a full-time role on Weekend Go! “People in the newsroom make fun of me because I’m always like ‘Could I have done that better?’” she says. “I grew up with the expectation that there was a bar set, and you have things to achieve.” Raised in Cleveland on East 140th Street and St. Clair Avenue, she saw the dualities of her Collinwood neigh borhood and private school life. From Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School, Cotton headed to Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. After graduating in 2016, Cotton started behind the scenes at WKYC as a “glorified receptionist." Since securing her first on-air opportunity in 2020, she’s earned three Emmy Awards and parlayed her charisma and energy into a role as in-game host for the Cleveland Cava liers. “Cleveland is a city of hustle,” she says. "There's a different level of grit."
Q: What does a typical game day look like for you from start to finish?
A: We have a team meeting early in the day where we go over the rundown of the day and make sure we know the flow of the game. I come in an hour before tip. Sometimes they have clothes for us, and sometimes they don’t. Normally I’m go
ing through three different outfits to see what looks good. I try to make it my own personal style. I enjoy a good sneaker, so I coordinate my outfits that way. Once I have my outfit figured out, I’m rehearsing scripts and going through lines to make sure I know what I’m talking about and have the freedom to ad-lib.
A: Biased opinion — I love The Velvet Dog on West Sixth because I used to work there. My work family is there, so I love it. I’m also a foodie, but I am a picky eater. I love the Cleveland traditions: the corned beef, the Polish boy, the wings, so I’m go ing to say Slyman’s Restaurant and Kim’s Wings [in Collinwood] are my favorite. I grew up inner-city Cleveland so those are very urban places, but you’ve gotta go to the thick of it to get the good stuff. There’s a new bar called Crobar on St. Clair, and my go-to meal has been their Man Bird Pig sandwich. Absolute favorite. If I could have it every day, I would.
A: I am the oldest of three and to set an example for them has always been a pri ority. I always have wanted to show them that anything is possible. So often the narrative is ‘Well, you have to leave Cleve land to make your dreams come true,’ and I just don’t believe that. For me to make my dreams come true in my hometown — my siblings can turn on the TV and see me every day — there’s no better feeling than that to me.
Human skulls, stuffed cattle and radioactive glassware? All in a day’s work for the young couple behind Cleveland’s premier oddities shop.
CLEVELAND CURIOSITIES looks like a scene from Howl’s Moving Castle. Shelves and cabinets are stuffed with odd trea sures. You get lost in the tarnished glint of vintage jewelry, the hollowed sockets of human skulls and the glassy stare of a stuffed armadillo guzzling a Labatt Blue.
Owners Clement Kunkle and Hallie Wallace, who opened the Lakewood shop in 2018, suggest at least four laps around the 800-square-foot space to take it all in. The married couple, now in their mid 20s, has been building the collection of guts, carcasses and bones since 2014.
“I graduated high school,” Wallace says, “and by the end of the year, we had already signed to rent this place.”
Death never bothered Kunkle. Encour aged by his father, he started pinning bugs and cleaning bones by 13. In high school, he and Wallace, his then-girlfriend, used Etsy to sell early pieces from his collection and handmade crafts, like the delicately pinned bugs still sold in the store.
Owners Clement Kunkle and Hallie Wallace provide detailed histories for every item on their shelves.
"Everything lives and dies," Kunkle says. "Whether or not you choose to appreciate it in its final form is up to you."
By the end of high school, selling on line limited the couple's creativity and ca pacity to collect new pieces. So, Wallace and Kunkle confronted the daunting task of establishing a proper storefront.
“We ended up in Lakewood because there is such a supportive community around here,” Wallace says. “A lot of our friends live out here, so we know that the people out here are very similar to us.”
For the most part, the shop has cornered the market for oddities in Northeast Ohio. The sector doesn't have many official avenues — aside from the national Odd ities & Curiosities Expo, a roving trade show of horror — for bolstering business. Operating within such a cottage industry meant getting creative to source their col lection.
In the beginning, they worked with museums and contacted medical schools, dentists and defunct practices hoping to expand their collection. From there, the couple established industry connections, such as Cory G, an artist who fashions “tooth fairies” out of human teeth and in sect's wings. They even built relationships with local farms on the rare chance that something interesting came their way.
Wallace points to one such something named “Eyeris.” The adorably small lamb has hooves the size of quarters and perfect white fur that's still soft, as well as one eye, no snout and ears that seem misplaced.
Shafer Farms in Glenford delivered the cycloptic young animal as a stillborn. She's one of the many pieces at Cleveland Curiosities that can’t be sold or even trans ported over state lines. Human remains are legal to purchase across the United States — excluding Louisiana, Georgia
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As Wallace walks away from the cute, malformed lamb, she and Kunkle talk about community.
They recount the moments when peo ple have visited the store and left in awe, the enlightening conversations about death and grief they've had with custom ers and, most important, the chances they’ve had to educate.
“Kids and their parents can come in and remember seeing this stuff … like a cool anatomy-biology class,” Kunkle says. "We’re kind of like a museum that you can buy from. We just want everyone to appreciate and learn something new.”
Cleveland may have had the river of fire, but one writer plunges straight into the inferno up north.
To all the people who have told me to go to Hell, well, I’ve done just that.
I went to Hell. Counter to eternal torture and misery, I got out of there in just a few hours and had a hell of a time.
That would be Hell, Michigan, a tiny, unincorporated town of 72 “Hellions” and “Hellbillies” in Livingston Coun ty about 60 miles west of Detroit and three hours northwest of Cleveland. Vis itors arrive by Darwin Road (seriously) to reach town. The stop was an item on my bucket list to be enjoyed before, not after, death.
The most fun part of taking a trip to Hell is the endless puns.
“Welcome to Hell!” a friendly cashier greets chuckling people as they enter Screams Ice Cream & Helloween.
Hell’s headquarters, Screams Ice Cream & Helloween, is considered Mid town Hell, where visitors can shop for souvenirs like funny T-shirts — “Going
to Hell,” “Back666,” the fire department, — along with quirky, cute items, like the squeezy-foam Bat out of Hell. Filled with Halloween decorations, it’s Halloween every day year-round inside. Visitors can also find frozen treats at The Creamatory at Screams and get tickets to play puttputt golf behind the store in the Hellthemed course, with hellish accents like flame signs.
“It’s so much fun just to see the people’s faces and laughing,” says John Colone, a town leader and owner of Screams, two out of Hell’s three businesses.
Colone’s current project is building a new tiny village called “Heck,” which will be three itty-bitty wooden buildings of about 10-by-10 feet behind the head quarters in Hell. (Well, sure. Why the heck not?)
Artisans will sell their crafts and farm ers will sell their crops at these buildings, one of which probably will be open by this Halloween, Colone says.
Hell Saloon is considered Uptown Hell.
Hell, Michigan, is a tourist town with just 72 citizens who call themselves "Hellions" and "Hellbillies."
The Downtown offers the laid back Hell Hole Bar and Diner, where I had a de licious Hell Hole Salad with greens, dried cranberries, orange slices and candied pecans.
These three buildings are about all there is to Hell, which encompasses roughly five acres, but the visit is enter taining and gives good fodder for social media posts, photos and storytelling.
Outside Screams, people can stick their heads into hellish cutouts and pose by the funny signs on the walls, like one that says “Get Ice Here Before Hell Freezes Over.”
Behind Screams is a tiny little chap el called Hell’s Chapel of Love. That’s right: Lovebirds can have the wedding from Hell. Last year, 172 curious cou ples got hitched at the destination. (Edi tor's Note: Though we can not give legal
advice, a prenup is strongly recommend ed for couples who choose to get married in Hell.)
For another funny memory to make, visitors can pay a fee to be mayor of Hell for a day or even just an hour. Hell fans also can buy their very own square inch of Hell and join the Hell Landowner’s Society.
Don't like puns? Then you'd find yourself in Hell at this Michigan attraction.
Oh, and people who want to further their education without the student loans and all-night study sessions can purchase a degree from Damnation University at Screams, and get “Dam U” merchandise.
Everyone is in on the joke here. From referring inquiries to the fictional town secretary, Helen Waite (go to Hell and wait), to mailing postcards to friends and family from Screams, which serves as the town post office, for a Hell postmark. It makes res idents, workers and visitors smile. If this is what Hell and dam nation are really like, they are highly underrated.
Many spend a day in Hell as part of a larger regional visit, with plenty of hotels in nearby Ann Arbor and Chelsea. Colone says 14 area residents within a few miles of Hell headquarters advertise houses on Airbnb as places to spend the night in Hell. But these are just regular vacation houses and nothing haunted.
As for my visit, I drove to my hotel in Detroit like a bat out of… well, you know.
Since founding LeafFilter in 2005, Ohio native Matt Kaulig has been on a sprint to the top of the business, sports and entertainment world.
Matt Kaulig has worn the same bracelet every day for nearly 15 years.
One side of the rubber band reads LeafFilter, the name of Kaulig’s flagship gut ter protection company, which is based in Hudson and now operates in 48 states. The other side reads TNT, which stands for “Today Not Tomorrow.” The mantra nods to Kaulig’s hustle, his meteoric rise and the sense of urgency, not pressure, that he instills in his 142 employees.
“It’s a culture of getting things done,” Kaulig says. “When you’re building a busi ness, it’s all about marketing, so when our team gets up in the morning, all they should be doing is trying to sell LeafFilter until their head hits the pillow.”
The owner of Kaulig Companies — a single-member family office tackling philanthropy, financial services, market ing and events; sports and entertainment; and consumer home products encom passing brands like LeafFilter, which has 150 offices nationwide — says establish ing culture takes constant reminders, hence the bracelets. Kaulig’s morning video meetings, where he gives staff up dates and offers glimpses into the life of an executive chairman have also been key to creating a family across 150 offices.
“As we started expanding the business in 2008 with offices in Pittsburgh, Co lumbus and Toledo, I couldn’t be in the office every day, so the only way they could get to know me was by sending a video by email or text — this was before Zoom,” he says. “ I thought it was import ant to build culture and know who they're working for and spread the right attitude.”
But with the attention that’s surround ed the company in recent months, re minders of success, the fruits of the team’s labor, are everywhere — especially here in Northeast Ohio. In June, a group of investors led by David Blitzer, including Kaulig, bought a 25% ownership share in the Cleveland Guardians. In July, Kaulig Companies signed a deal to take over as title sponsor of the Senior Players Cham pionship and keep the tournament at Akron’s Firestone Country Club through 2023. All this while running the success ful Kaulig Racing, a five-driver team that competes in the NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series. Since starting in 2016, the team’s “trophy hunting” philosophy has
helped it win 17 races and recent rumors point to further expansion with big ger-name drivers.
Kaulig is a former quarterback, a re liable backup for the Akron Zips from 1992-1995, but he still has all the features of a scout’s dream. He’s tall, about 6-foot3, with a chiseled jaw, broad shoulders and spiky hair that could withstand a hur ricane. But more importantly, he’s mag netic, gliding through his Medina-based office as a flock of assistants scurries around him. His employees and assis tants praise him and the company’s cul ture without a hint of an eye roll. A group even cheers when he enters the room for a photo shoot for this magazine.
“It’s all leadership,” he says. “Being a quarterback in college made me comfort able in a leadership role and having peo ple follow you.”
Born to a father who sold brake parts and a mother who worked for Mars brand M&M's, Kaulig grew up in Columbus and was raised in Cincinnati. The family moved to Chicago when Kaulig was 14, but he returned to Ohio to play ball and to earn a business degree from the Univer sity of Akron. There, he met Copley native Lisa Workman, a cheerleader and sorority girl with big hair and a bigger smile.
“You can’t help but look at the cheer leaders on the sidelines, and she was the hottest one,” says Kaulig.
Two years after graduating, in 1998, the couple got married, and Kaulig began working in sales for companies Erie Con struction and Mastershield. Then in 2005, he founded LeafFilter, a company whose product promises to end gutter cleaning by using a stainless steel micromesh filter
that keeps out everything but water.
Today, financial tickers flash above the maze of cubicles and glass door meeting rooms that make up Kaulig Companies Headquarters, one of a series of openconcept spaces along Georgetown Road. The complex features a multimedia pro duction studio, full kitchen and No. 10 Kaulig Racing stock car, most recently driven by NASCAR’s Landon Cassil.
But 17 years ago, Kaulig led two em ployees — an installer and a marketer — from his basement office. His cell phone, which is still the same number, was his work line. He worked as a salesman and an administrative assistant, and learned accounting through QuickBooks (which he eventually taught to his father, who joined the company after a few years).
“I literally sold every job, from Mentor to Lorain,” he says. “You just do every thing at first, but the great part is then you know every piece of the business.”
As the years went by, Kaulig kept his head down working, rapidly adding em ployees and offices. One day, when the company had grown to about seven offic es, Kaulig and his wife sat on their porch in Stow talking and dreaming. Suddenly, Kaulig had an epiphany: "I think we’re going to be rich," he said. What he really meant was, “I’ve figured this out.”
Other goals didn’t come as easy. After six years of trying to get pregnant, the Kauligs turned to In-Vitro Fertilization. After three rounds of IVF, Lisa finally be came pregnant with Samantha, now a freshman in high school who participates in band, in 2007. However successful, the process was harrowing and expensive — modern procedures can cost as much as
"We love Cleveland. We've planted our roots here. Since we're here, we're going to give back to help the community grow. Somebody's got to step up and help."
$40,000. It inspired the couple to start Samantha’s Gift of Hope, a charity that offers monetary support to couples in need of an IVF procedure. So far, 16 ba bies have been born.
The natural progression is indicative of how Kaulig’s philanthropic life, repre sented by his company’s charitable wing Kaulig Giving, has been inspired by his own experiences and vice-versa. After Sa mantha spent time in the neonatal inten sive care unit upon birth, Kaulig launched a charitable walk for the Akron Children's Hospital's NICU unit. His Akron roots got him involved with the Lebron James Fam ly Foundation, and he heads the NASCAR Foundation’s Speediatrics Fun Day Fes tival, which raises money for children’s medical and healthcare services. Plenty of rich guys throw money at things, but Kaulig's fingerprints are all over a dozen philanthropic projects.
“We get involved in a big way,” he says. “We teach them how to raise more money and run things like a business. We’re not just writing checks.”
In fact, his relationship with the Cleve land Guardians started when a call about suite tickets turned into an opportunity to present the annual Giveathon. Since 2018, the partnership has raised more than $1 million for local youth baseball and softball programs.
“We just fell in love with everyone from the ownership to the players to the people working in the ballpark,” he says. “Most of them have been there for years, and they like being there.”
For now, minority ownership doesn’t come with much responsibility beyond charity involvement, though Kaulig jokes that he sets the lineup on a weekend
where the bats were slumping. Many fans, who have clamored for the Dolan family to sell the team for years, wish that was true. Kaulig’s Guardians’ buy-in isn’t pub lic information, but minority ownerships typically start at at least $1 million. While Kaulig’s net worth is also not public, run ning a company that brings in more than $300 million in annual revenue likely puts that number way above the $5 million you’ll find if you Google it. Minority own ership, however small, is a com mon pathway to
majority ownership, which some have speculated might be Kaulig’s play after his NASCAR success.
“Nope,” he says. “We do it because it’s fun. We want to give people a chance to take a break from their everyday life and have something to cheer for.”
So, no, this Ohio native can't tweak the lineup during an October playoff run. But his money, mind and impulse to give back puts Kaulig in rarefied air for a hometown boy — and that’s something to cheer for.
Matt Kaulig and his wife, Lisa, have helped 14 families afford In-Vitro Fertilization treatment.
“We love Cleveland,” he says. “We’ve planted our roots here. And since we're here, we're going to give back to help the community grow. Somebody has to step up and help."
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URBAN KITCHEN'S STORY starts like all the good ones do: Mohamed Sadek was hungry. "I hated the food inside the Cleveland Clinic," says Sadek, then a patient service coordinator. "I wanted to cater to my co-workers." So in 2017, Sadek launched a 90-seat space in Innova, the mixed-use complex on Chester Avenue across the street from Main Campus. The restaurant does a bit of everything but specializes in Egyptian fare. The Kushery ($12.99), a hearty, vege tarian dish, blends 19th-century Middle Eastern and Mediterranean fare, such as pasta, lentils, tomato sauce, garlic vinegar and crispy fried onions. Cumin and corriander complete the dish, a street food classic in Alexandria, the beachside city in Egypt where Sadek grew up. "It's an explo sion of flavor," says Sadek. "It's not something you can get enough of." urbancle.com
Kristina Cho earned two James Beard awards for Mooncakes and Milk Bread, which recounts her Chinese American upbringing in Cleveland.
Kristina Cho’s cellphone buzzed with congratulatory messages just as she was about to change into her wedding dress.
“My brother’s fiancee literally just shouted, ‘You won!,’” she says.
Cho, a Westlake native, was preparing to walk down the aisle in Walnut Creek, California, when, in Chicago, she had just won two James Beard Awards, the food industry’s highest honor.
Her debut cookbook Mooncakes and Milk Bread: Sweet and Savory Recipes Inspired by Chi nese Bakeries won the Baking and Desserts book award. Cho was also recognized with an Emerging Voice award in the books category, an honor given to a first-time author who has created a work of lasting significance.
A few months earlier, Cho had joked with her future husband, Reuben Alt, that it would be just her luck if the prestigious awards ceremony fell on the same day as their wedding. Naturally, the awards ceremony remained in the back of her mind that day. She didn’t really expect to win an award, let alone two, as a novice cookbook writer.
“A human being should not go through that much anticipation in one day,” she says. “It’s not healthy.”
Wing Tai and Wanda Cho raised Kris tina and her brother, Tyler, in Westlake where she knew few other Asian kids. “I wasn’t totally aware of how small my community was represented,” she says.
Cleveland’s AsiaTown neighborhood is where she regularly connected to her Chi nese heritage. “My grandparents moved to Cleveland from Hong Kong in the late ‘60s. About a block away from Li Wah. We’d walk there on Sunday to get dim sum.”
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"Mooncakes are very old world and tradtional, and milk bread is newer," Kristina Cho says.
(grandmother) making dump lings and joong, a sticky rice ta male wrapped in bamboo leaves. Her goong goong (grandfather) learned to cook before moving to America, where he eventually opened several restaurants, in cluding Tai Pan, now closed, in Westlake. A tight-knit family, everyone was expected to offer to help, and she and her brother often greeted guests.
Armed with an architecture degree from the University of Cincinnati, Cho relocat ed to the Bay Area, settling in the Inner Richmond neighborhood. Here, she con nected with her culture in a new way.
“There was normalcy as a person of color,” she says. “I heard Cantonese com ing out of the restaurants and at the bus stops.”
When practicing architecture lost its luster, she slowly redirected her attention to cooking and baking, where her creativ ity and attention to detail came in handy. In 2017, she started Eat Cho Food, a blog to document her culinary adventures. She shared recipes she enjoyed as a Chinese American girl growing up in Ohio. “I felt so alone in that. I wrote from that place. People could relate to that experience.”
The blog’s buzz-worthy moment was a turning point for her. Cho’s followers went wild for her hot dog flower buns — pillowy hot dog-hugging dough rings that resemble a five-petal flower when baked.
Cho's nostalgic treat is quite “Insta grammable,” which exposed the dish to a mainstream audience. Cho noticed "an intense reaction" among her few thou sand followers. A literary agent made the first overture, and soon, Cho was working on her debut cookbook.
The book focuses on Chinese baking, with several different techniques, includ ing a Hong Kong style, which runs the gamut from simple to ornate, classic to contemporary. It’s an ethnographic docu ment interwoven with a Midwestern, Chi nese American family story. Cho dedicat ed it to her grandparents’ memory.
As for the cookbook’s title, Cho liked the paradox. “Mooncakes are very old world and traditional, and milk bread is newer, as are many other recipes in the book,” she says.
Mooncakes, a popular symbol of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, represent unity, happiness and family. Cho grew up eating these Cantonese-style desserts, which are intricate and special. Her pau pau wouldn’t attempt them, believing that mooncakes were made only by mas ter bakers.
Milk bread, on the other hand, is a “gateway recipe” for a lot of people, Cho says. “Once you master this simple but incredible bread you unlock many more recipes in other chapters,” she says.
Throughout the book, Cho injects per sonal memories of family and her forma tive years in Cleveland, where shopping, eating and being raised by a community of “aunties and uncles” are memories she holds dear.
Cho has sprinkled in personal favor ites like Macau egg tarts and Taiwanese pineapple cake. There are also recipes for beginners, like her After-School PB&J Bao (bun) or the classic Dan Tat, an egg tart. For the more adventurous, and arguably dexterous, there is the Rose Siu Mai, an in tricately rolled, open-faced stuffed dump ling, or the red bean and salted-yolk mooncakes, which are made using a specific mold.
Her goong goong’s almond cookie rec ipe is the most special to her. She tells his story in the book. Her grandfather wanted to be a baker but put it on the back burner as his restaurants took off. He never really mastered the craft except for a legendary almond cookie, which was chewy in the center with a crisp edge.
“I developed the recipe based on a memory,” she says. “The summer before I left for college we baked together. That’s the only baking memory I have with my grandpa. He passed away right after that.”
Cho is adjusting to life as a newlywed and a published author. “Until I die, I’ll have 'James Beard-nominated cookbook author' in front of my name,” she says.
She's working on her second cookbook, which centers around savory dishes, and would "love to manifest" a Food Network show. Cho visits Li Wah, Siam Cafe and Koko Bakery when in town and looks for ward to her mom’s “epic shopping trips” in AsiaTown.
“We were really lucky to have this sem blance of a Chinatown or an AsiaTown here in Cleveland," she says. "A lot of cit ies don’t have that.”
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WHY WE LOVE IT: With all candy priced the same, this is an afford able place to pick up snacks while hanging at Beachwood Place mall. Mix and match more than 60 varieties of candy ranging from fruity and sour to chocolaty and rich. TRY THIS: If you are bored of the same old gummy bears, try gummy sharks, butterflies, robots or flamingos. 26300 Cedar Road, Beachwood, alicescandy.com
WHY WE LOVE IT: There is something for every holiday or cele bration at this Cleveland candy hot spot whether it’s a box of Val entine’s Day chocolates or candy corn, wax fangs and Reese’s Pumpkins for Halloween. TRY THIS: Sign up for the Chocolate of the Month Club ($29.99-$39.99) to have a pound of delicious confec tions delivered to your doorstep. 746 Richmond Road, Richmond Heights, 216-487-7070, allcitycandy.com
WHY WE LOVE IT: Did you know the largest candy store in North America is located in the CLE? On top of that, there’s a 36hole mini golf course and a soda shoppe that serves sundaes, milkshakes and smoothies. TRY THIS: The soda shoppe's ice cream dons locally inspired names like the Strawberry Shoreway, Public Square and Turtle Tower. 6770 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, 216-739-2244, sweetiescandy.com
WHY WE LOVE IT: For more than 70 years, this East Side shop has been serving up nut clusters, novelty chocolates, fudge and creams with only the highest qual ity ingredients. TRY THIS: Customize chocolate gift packages ($30) for any year-round occasion from birthdays to graduations. 1238 Lost Nation Road, Willoughby, 440-942-1016, brandtschocolates.com
WHY WE LOVE IT: In addition to oldschool candy, this 70-year-old staple offers locally inspired kernels like the caramel and cheese Hometown Blend ($6) or the Italian herb and sea salt Cleveland Art Pop ($6.55). TRY THIS: Grab a cup of Phoenix Coffee Co. while you shop to combat the brisk October air. 53 N. Main St., Chagrin Falls, 440-247-6577, chagrinfallspopcron.com
WHY WE LOVE IT: Almost every treat under the sun can be found at this downtown storefront, whether it’s savory, sweet or spicy popcorn flavors in a Cleveland themed tin ($54.75) or handmade buckeye candies. TRY THIS: Cara mel Apple popcorn ($9) mashes two beloved fall treats into one perfect combination for any Halloween gathering. 2084 W. 25th St., Cleveland, 216-965-0451, shop.campbellssweets.com
WHY WE LOVE IT: No one should be de nied their chocolate fix, and this Cleve land confectionery offers sweets for every dietary need with dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan and kosher can dies. TRY THIS: The White Ghost Pop ($2.50), or egg-free candy corn, is the perfect addition to your Halloween gatherings.
2169 S. Green Road, Cleveland, 216-554-7763, chocolate-emporium.com
WHY WE LOVE IT: Lakewood's home of glitter strawberries ($13), choco late-coated bacon ($10) and edible R2-D2s ($4) is our go-to place when a day needs a bit of pizazz. TRY THIS: Not a whiz in the kitchen? Stop by to pick up goodies like the Jack-o-lantern Pumpkin Blondie ($4) perfect for cold er weather. 15208 Madison Ave., Lakewood, 216-481-0888, fearsconfections.com
WHY WE LOVE IT: A treat for the eyes and the stomach, this spot is stacked with candy that you can buy in bulk to take care of those trick-or-treaters. TRY THIS: The $5 candy buffet will let you choose from more than 100 varieties and stuff as much candy as you can into a take-home box. 2156 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, 330-805-4557, grandpajoescandy shop.com
WHY WE LOVE IT: Hand-crafted lolli pops in a myriad unique shapes are sure to make your kids smile on Hallow een, coming in fun shapes from mer maid tails and unicorns to dinosaurs.
TRY THIS: The Crave Japan Treats Box ($49.95) is full of international candies to sample. 26300 Cedar Road, Beachwood, 216 358-0839, lolliandpops.com
WHY WE LOVE IT: The taste of home comes back full force with favorites such as turtles ($12.50) and fudge ($5.75) just like our grandmas used to make. TRY THIS: Pick up some rock candy ($4.95) as a classic, colorful and sweet treat made from crystal lized sugar that is sure to make you the most popular house on the block this Halloween. 8945 Brecksville Road, Brecksville, 440-526-4006, maryanncandies.com
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WHY WE LOVE IT: Since 1935, this Cleveland classic in Beachwood, Lakewood and more has treated chocolate lovers across Northeast Ohio to fan favorites like buckeyes, nut mallows and truffles in its whimsical yet iconic pink and green aesthetic. TRY THIS: The CLE Bar ($1.60) is classic, creamy milk chocolate complete with a picturesque wrapper honoring the tradition of Cleveland. Various Locations, 216-226-8300, malleys.com
WHY WE LOVE IT: Located in the heart of Downtown, this candy shop also happens to be a comic book lov er’s dream with vintage memora bilia, comic books and images of Superman lining the walls, keeping watch over ant candy, jujubes, candy buttons and more vintage favor ites. TRY THIS: Visit on Halloween to pick up candy and see employees in costume to celebrate the holiday festivities. 530 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, 216-5055225, rocketfizzcleveland.com
WHY WE LOVE IT: Gourmet chocolate and popcorn come together in per fect harmony on Medina’s historic square, making this shop the per fect place to pick up sweets for par ties, whether it’s nostalgic candy or a bag of savory popcorn in flavors such as jalapeno ranch or macaroni and cheese ($2.75). TRY THIS: Choco late-dipped Oreos ($2.75) are decked out with candy ghosts and pumpkins, making them the perfect festive fall treat. 47 Public Square, Medina, 330-722-3088, somethingspopping.com
WHY WE LOVE IT: This is the perfect locale for candy from the “good old days,” specializing in sweets from decades past such as salt water taffy to take home by the bag. TRY THIS: Book your next birthday or bridal shower in the party room (starting at $25) that includes ice cream, snow cones or cotton candy and candy by the pound. 201 Park Ave., Amherst, 440-370-9024, sugarbuzzsweetshop.com
WHY WE LOVE IT: Just off the main drag in picturesque Medina is a treasure trove of retro candy and sodas as well as Legos, board games and gear for members of every fandom. TRY THIS: Craft sodas in more than 600 varieties fill the wall from classic sarsaparillas to fruity favorites. 342 E. Smith Road, Medina, 330-662-4272, sweetsandgeeks.com
WHY WE LOVE IT: This store offers chocolate as far as the eye can see with chocolatecovered pretzels and potato chips, perfect for a gathering (or just for yourself). TRY
THIS: Host a home party where “The chocolate lady” herself will stop by with a variety of signature desserts. 7552 Pearl Road, Middleburg Heights, 216-926-8044, twistedsweets804.com
WHY WE LOVE IT: Located in the Van Aken shopping district, kids get a kick out of seeing their favorite din ner foods from tacos and pizza to burgers and french fries made out of gummy candies they can en joy for dessert. TRY THIS: For your next birthday or celebration, order a candy cake (starting at $25) , a towering assortment of sweet and sour favorites shaped into a multi-layered “cake” that is sure to have something perfect for every sweet tooth. 20166 Van Aken Blvd., Shaker Heights, 216-331-6060, facebook.com/ tclandkids
WHY WE LOVE IT: Grab a fall staple – the caramel apple – from this chocolatier that supports Alzheimer’s research. You can also pick up cake pops and chocolates for all your fall gatherings.
TRY THIS: Celebrate life’s biggest ac complishments with a chocolate pina ta ($45), a chocolate shell filled to the brim with surprises. 27014 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, 440-897-3215, sites.google.com/ zuzuchocolates.com/choc/home
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PIZZA NIGHT “We go to Cent’s and Il Rione [in Ohio City] the most. From Il Rione, the Diavolo ($17) with chilies, spicy salami, red onions. At Cent’s, we get the plain tomato ($14). It’s just pasta sauce and breadcrumbs, and then you can get anchovies on it. Very good.”
CHEAP AND EASY “Irie Jamaican Kitchen [in Euclid, Old Brooklyn and Akron] is really fast, and the food very flavorful. The jerk chicken bowl ($8.99), and then they also have a plantain bowl ($9.75) that’s just like plantains with different toppings. It’s sweet, almost like a dessert meal.”
COURTESY HELEN QINBefore moving to Cleveland in 2013, Helen Qin and her husband, Jesse Mason, made homemade ice cream. Now, their Ohio City shop is a local staple. Expecting their first child, the couple dines out about twice a week. Here's where you might find them when they do.
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“I would go with Momocho [in Ohio City]. The nice thing is [chef Eric Williams] really is always switching up their menu. So there are always differ ent kinds of taco iterations — we always try to try something new. But I mean, the tacos and everything are all really great."
GO-TO SUSHI “There’s a place in Mentor-On-The Lake called Ninja Sushi and Hibachi, and the chef actually does a really nice Omakase menu, which is like a tasty menu of sushi, and that’s been really great to go-to. It’s always a surprise, which is nice.”
CHEF WHO INSPIRES HER “Doug Katz just does a really wonderful job with managing and operating all of his restaurants. Amba, which opened in Ohio City a few months ago, is the one we've been to most recently. They have crispy puris ($13), which is kind of like a very typical Indian street food, kind of like these crispy bread balls.”
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AFTER SLEEPING ON A DUSTY MATTRESS without heat or hot water, Edward Brede realized the bedroom needed to be renovated before he could start on the kitchen. You can't blame him for being eager. Brede waited six months for his house in the Edgewater neighborhood to close. The night it did, he tore out the upper cabinets. That was Dec. 21, 2018. Speed ahead four years, and the 1902-built residence seven minutes from downtown is Brede’s retreat. Outside, the 0.33acre property hosts an ode to Washington, D.C.’s reflecting pool, myriad sunflowers and space for Brede’s 10-month-old pit bull mix, Brody, to romp. Inside, the unimposing 1,400-square-foot home is a blast of modern, airy elements and bold colors. “It was such a Cinderella fit for what I wanted to do,” Brede says. “I think of it like my little compound in the city.”
Brede, a web developer for NASA, estimates the work has cost him roughly $25,000, yet tripled the house's value.
“I don’t love doing drywall work,” Brede says. “But I certainly prefer doing drywall work to paying someone $50 an
hour to do drywall work.”
Brede has dabbled in carpentry since the 2000s, after moving from Mentor to Washington, D.C. in the 1990s. The Edge water house was within Brede’s skill set: the plumbing was sound, the electric lo
cally upgraded, the wood exterior superb. The inside? A cosmetic nightmare.
There were no door frames or molding. It would take three dumpsters to clear. But Brede wouldn't have it any other way.
Using photos from Zillow to create 3D renderings of the kitchen, Brede found a finished look with Benjamin Moore's Hale Navy. He built 13 cabinet doors from oak plywood, his own vanity, kitch en island and discovered a fireplace hid den behind a wall. He even uncovered WWII letters and photos left by the prior owner.
Today, light from bay windows bounc es past a white farmhouse sink to con crete overlay counters, complementing a crisp atmosphere. The view to the garden “makes doing dishes almost a pleasure.”
The dining room is decked with a sleek retro and simultaneously modern taste.
When the power goes out, Brede says, there are so many windows and skylights in the house you can't even tell.
A cone-shaped light illuminates a pearly 1960s ta ble set, the most expensive addi tion at $1,100.
After obtaining this central piece from his secret “gold mine,” Bid Rust Belt online auction, Bre de says the rest of the room’s tone was set.
The living room's navy pinstripe sofa was later procured for $660. A 7-by-8-foot art piece that had been lying for disposal in a neighbor's lawn now transforms the room with a pop of color.
Brede’s design philosophy keeps the space fresh, full of stories and original: a selective curation of items that aid his vi sion for the space.
“Midcentury farmhouse is the style of the house as I’ve come to think of it,” says Brede. “I’m not going to be a person who has cutesy tchotchkes on the shelves or anything. I like to be very clean."
Spare, minimalist and technologyoriented, this is not your mother’s mid century farmhouse. Yet, the close-quarters and sentimental items that are displayed echo an intimate setting.
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IF THE SOOTHING moon and star patterns hanging dreamily on Britash Baby Boutique’s windows don’t draw you in, then the genuine bond of sisterhood will.
Brittanie Edelman and Ashleigh Trader opened Britash Bou tique on Mentor Avenue in 2018 as a shop dedicated to wom en’s fashion, but after being pregnant around the same time, the sisters decided the boutique needed a change.
In June, they re-opened their Mentor storefront as a place where moms, friends and, of course, sisters, can shop togeth er for themselves and little ones on the way. Baby necessities, such as teethers and onesies, are abundant, but so is the se lection of women’s activewear, jewelry and accessories — all popular products in the original Britash concept.
The sisters have always considered themselves best friends.
Sisters Brittanie Edelman and Ashleigh Trader revamp their storefront to become Britash Baby Boutique.
This strong relationship began during their childhood in Boca Raton, Florida, the inspiration behind the boutique's coastal “southern chic” aesthetic. To this day, they still live on the same street.
“You’re still in Mentor, but you get that feeling of ‘Am I in the Carolinas? Am I in Florida?’ That’s the kind of fresh feeling we wanted because with babies, it’s brand new, it’s fresh,” says Edelman, describing the store.
Britash Baby Boutique greets patrons with a neon “Oh Baby!” sign affixed to the counter and a clean layout that is easy to navigate. Wooden shelves and cream painted walls are warmly lit with mini twinkling chandeliers that create a positive vibe for women entering a new chapter in their lives.
“You’re probably overwhelmed when shopping for a baby,” says Trader, an ex pecting mother herself. “You just want to come in and have it simply laid out for you.” —GRACIE WILSON
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Colder weather is on its way. Britash offers adorable crew neck sweatshirts in a variety of designs to keep your baby cozy in style, but the “Stay Sweet” pink sweatshirt is an early fall staple.
How an Avon mother, whose daughters battle a harrowing genetic disorder and the loss of their father, turned a season of grief into a lifetime of positive memories.
WRITTEN BY BECKY MEISER PHOTOGRAPHED BY JEANI BRECHBILL
IT’S THREE MONTHS TO HALLOWEEN, and Anna Chambers’ costume has finally arrived.
“Ready to see it?” she texts me.
Yes! I, like so many of Anna’s family and friends, have been waiting for this moment. For the past 10 years, the unveiling of Anna’s costume has been an event as anticipated as the arrival of Christmas.
“I think she’s going to be some sort of celebrity,” Anna’s 14-year-old daughter, Stella, muses.
Anna’s older sister, Kelly Budinger — one of the few who does know what Anna will be — thinks the kids will love it. “I just hope people don’t read into it,” she says. Kelly hates when people misinter pret Anna’s costumes.
Every year, on Halloween, Anna scoots the kids off to school in her leggings and baseball cap. Then, when the school day is over, she greets them, totally transformed. She has arrived at the bus stop as Maleficent in a long sweeping black dress, her blonde bob tucked into a horned headpiece. She’s squeezed herself into a studded bodysuit and matching high-heeled boots to look like Lady Gaga. And she’s pranced down the sidewalk in a fluffy pink dress as Glinda the Good Witch.
Last year, Anna put on an asymmetrical blonde wig, a fanny pack and a shirt that read “I need to speak to the manager.” The "Karen" costume had mixed reactions, with some telling Anna she shouldn’t be so political.
But Anna always ignores such comments. She chooses her costumes with only one goal — to sur prise and delight her two daughters with a tangible, gleeful visual moment. “Something we can laugh about and remember for years to come,” she says.
And memories — both those from the past and those being made now — are so important to Ava and Stella. The girls, who were not yet in school when their father died, were born with Usher syn drome, a rare genetic disease that causes deafness at birth, severe balance issues and eventual blindness. The girls do have cochlear implants, but their wors ening peripheral vision is causing a narrowing of their world that can’t — as of yet — be corrected.
While there are promising studies underway, which Anna helps raise money for, the reality of Usher syndrome is that most kids with the subtype Stella and Ava have lose night vision by age 10 — and all sight by adulthood.
Part of Anna’s goal with the small window of time the girls may have left is to create a lifetime of visuals to draw from. That means taking family trips to see the Eiffel Tower, swimming with dol phins in Florida and stopping every day to savor the redness of a tulip or a streak of sunlight.
And it means turning the narrative of Halloween around for the girls. It used to be that, as soon as they got off the bus, Anna would rush her daughters out to go trick-or-treating in order to get the most amount of daylight. But no matter how early she started, the girls would be stumbling over tree roots or crashing into other kids on driveways. And the fact that the day came so close to the anniversary of their father’s death made it worse for everyone.
Now Halloween is something they all look for ward to. For Anna, that is everything.
“I want the girls to be able to close their eyes years later and see those memories,” she says. “No matter what happens.”
A fun side effect of dressing up for Halloween, says Chambers, is you get to leave yourself for a day.
GROWING UP IN JACKSON, MICHIGAN, Anna was an athletic, curious child. She was a cheerleader, an ice skater and a cross-country runner before heading off to Western Michigan University to study journalism. But she wasn’t super interest ed in her classes. “I was just in a rush to get to the next stage of my life,” she says.
One person who steadied her was Jeff Haney, a fellow student who had grown up a few towns over from Anna and charmed her with his quiet confidence, Midwestern values and warm smile.
Jeff had intended to be an airline pilot. But after 9/11, he felt a call to defend his country and joined the Air Force.
Anna, meanwhile, had a desire to see the world. After college, she worked as a flight attendant for Northwest Airlines, traveling the world.
But being with Jeff felt like being home. So, when she got laid off and Jeff pro posed to her in 2001, she said yes imme diately, despite the fact that she was only 22. “I knew what a good man he was,” Anna says. “And I knew that he would be a really great dad, which he was.”
In 2004, when Anna found herself holding a positive pregnancy test, she was elated. Ava was born in October 2005, one month after Anna and Jeff had relo cated to Panama City, Florida, for F-15 training. A few hours after the delivery, a nurse came in to tell them Ava had failed her hearing screening. But babies, she added, often have fluid in their ears. “We didn’t think much of it,” Anna says.
At home, Anna — like all new moms — adjusted to new rhythms. Ava didn’t take easily to feeding and was often up, wail ing, at night. Anna tried to soothe her by singing lullabies and talking softly to her.
A few weeks later, Anna and Jeff took Ava to the audiologist. She can still recall the physical shock that ripped through her body when she heard the doctor say that Ava was “profoundly deaf.”
“I remember hearing her but not real ly registering what she was saying,” Anna says. The doctor started talking about things like cochlear implants and Anna mechanically took notes. The impact of the diagnosis hit her later, in the car, as she tried to soothe Ava by singing to her. “All I could think of, I’d been talking to my baby this whole time and she couldn’t hear anything I said,” Anna recalls.
Half of all cases of early childhood hearing loss are due to genetic factors,
and Ava was tested for connexin 2 GJB2 gene mutations, the most common cause of congenital hearing loss. After the test came back negative, doctors didn’t advise any other testing. Rather than go search ing for potentially unknowable answers, Anna focused on the future.
“I wanted to be able to communicate with my baby,” she says.
Anna signed up for sign language class es and dove into research on cochlear im plants. The next step was flying with Ava to Seattle for surgery to insert tiny elec trodes into her cochlea. Through weekly therapy appointments, Ava slowly learned how to hear.
Those first years were hard, though. Jeff, who would become one of the Air Force’s top pilots, was gone for days and months at a time on missions and trainings. And Anna was exhausted, shuttling between speech appointments and caring for Ava.
“I couldn’t even unload the dishwasher because I was worried she’d take the im plant out of her ear and eat it,” she says.
But, by the second year, things had set tled. Ava spoke her first word — “ball” — at 17 months. Soon after, she was putting the cochlear implants on herself.
Anna felt like she could breathe again.
And she and Jeff started discussing hav ing another child.
Neither Jeff nor Anna had any family history of hearing loss and they were en couraged by Ava’s negative connexin test. But even if they had another deaf child, they knew they could handle it. “It wasn’t so scary that we didn’t want to have more kids,” Anna says.
On Jan. 20, 2008, Stella arrived — a fiery, almost 10-pounder with a tuft of dark hair. Once again, Jeff and Anna fell instantly in love. But a few hours after Stella’s birth, a nurse came to tell them Stella had also failed her hearing test. The nurse, again, told Jeff and Anna not to worry, because it was “probably a buildup of fluid.” Anna looked at Jeff and “just kind of laughed a little,” Anna recalls.
Neither needed the confirmation that came from the audiologist weeks later. They already knew they were the proud parents of two girls with hearing loss.
In some ways, it was easier having two children with deafness. Ava took on the teacher role, helping Stella learn to sign and put on cochlear implants. “We were up for the challenge of whatever it is that they needed,” Anna says. Things seemed
like they would be OK.
And then at 11 p.m. on Nov. 16, 2010, long after Jeff was supposed to be home, Anna heard a knock on the door.
“We can’t find your husband,” Jeff’s squadron commander said.
FOR TWO DAYS, Air Force personnel looked for Jeff.
And then Anna got the news. His plane’s engine had malfunctioned at 50,000 feet, shutting off the oxygen system. Jeff went down with the plane.
The Air Force called the crash “pilot er ror,” which still makes Anna’s blood boil. “When those things happen to you and you can’t breathe, I don’t really think that there’s anyone that could have recovered from something like that,” she says.
But beneath the grief, anger and sad ness, the hard truth remained. Anna was now a widow with two deaf girls, living alone in Alaska. She needed help. She called her sister, Kelly, who lived in Avon with her husband and three young sons.
“Move here,” Kelly said immediately.
Kelly sent her videos, and Anna negoti ated — and bought — a red brick colonial over the phone. In March 2011, Anna and her girls arrived at the doorstep of a home freshly painted by her family. The new paint was a reminder — hopefully — that lives, too, could be refreshed.
Anna kept an eagle eye on the girls as they all tried to adjust to their new life. And she began to worry. Both girls had trouble with balance. Neither Ava nor Stella walked until age 2, and when they did, they struggled. “It was like we’re tak ing really small steps,” Anna recalls.
There were other smaller things too. If Stella or Ava turned around too quickly at the dinner table, they’d fall off the chair. They were both constantly tripping over curbs and tree roots.
Anna started to think there was some thing else going on with the girls, aside from their deafness. At first, friends and professionals waved off her concerns, tell ing her that deafness affects equilibrium and trauma can affect bodies in all kinds of ways. But Anna started Googling words like “hearing loss” and “balance.”
That’s when she first came across a de scription of Usher syndrome. Though she
had no physical proof, she felt in her gut that it was the reason her girls struggled.
“I think sometimes moms are better re searchers than even the FBI,” she says.
Anna made an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute. Doc tors conducted a thorough vision screen ing and genetic testing. The tests were conclusive. Both Stella and Anna were diagnosed with Usher syndrome type 1B in which vision is lost significantly faster than other subtypes.
“Was I a serial killer in another life?” Anna thought. “It felt like too much.”
But after a few days of wallowing, Anna rallied. “This is what we got dealt with. Fine. But we’re not going to let things that happen to us be an excuse to not try hard or live our best lives.”
Anna decided to document her family’s journey on a Facebook page she called Sisters for Sight. “I felt like I needed to do something proactive,” she says. “It was a way, too, to raise awareness and funds for scientific research for a really rare disease.”
ANNA WOULD BE THE FIRST to point out that life is neither all good nor all bad.
About a year after Jeff died, Kelly con vinced Anna to go to Five Guys for lunch.
The two were sitting at a table when they noticed a 20-something guy with a chis eled jaw and strong stance. Kelly did a quick check and didn’t see a ring. “He’s cute,” she said to Anna. And for the first time in a long time, Anna agreed. Kelly — normally the more conservative of the two — surprised herself after Anna left by approaching the man, whose name she found out was Nick Sweetnich. Then she told Anna what she’d done. Anna wavered for days but finally agreed to reach out and arranged to meet. “My sister made me go,” Anna says.
But she softened when Nick, a firefight er, came over to their house to meet the girls. He taught them fire safety drills. And when Ava got sick later that night, Nick sat downstairs with Stella while Anna took care of her. Forty-five minutes later, when Anna came back downstairs, Stella an nounced proudly that “the fireman taught me to blow my nose” (a skill Stella had never been able to master). “I thought, huh, this is a good guy,” Anna says.
And for more than 11 years now, Nick has continued to be just that for Anna and the girls — a protector, a teacher, the source of permanent, steadying love
and support she didn’t think she’d ever find again. “When Jeff died, I took on the role of both mom and dad,” Anna says. “Nick showed me I didn’t have to do this alone.” In 2014, the family expanded, when Anna and Nick welcomed their son Vinny.
WITH HER mom on the porch on a Thurs day night in July, wearing an oversized firefighter hoodie and twirling her long brown hair.
Stella will attend Magnificat High School soon, and she’s excited. “I think meeting new people and making new friends is going to be fun,” she says, her voice as peppy as her personality.
Stella’s not really worrying, she says, about telling new classmates about Usher syndrome. With cochlear implants, both she and Ava (who didn’t want to be inter viewed for this story) can hear and speak well. “A lot of people don’t know that Ava and I are deaf until they see or we show them our cochlears,” Stella says. And sometimes, Stella doesn’t mention Usher at all. “I just don’t think it should be, like, a main focus,” she says.
Right now, Stella is busy running and editing her own podcast called Live Hap pily, where she talks about issues like bul lying and gives tips to organize your room (Stella is very organized). “I think it’s easy for me because I’m just in my room talking at the wall,” she says.
With the hustle and bustle of teenage life, Stella isn’t really thinking about fu ture vision loss. “I’m kind of like, we’ll cross that bridge when we get there,” she says. If she has noticed any changes with her eyes, “it’s like very slight,” she says. In the future, she hopes to be an aestheti cian. And maybe one day, she says, she’ll be a spokesperson for Usher syndrome, but for now she’s just happy to think about normal teenage stuff.
Anna watches proudly as her daughter bops away at the end of the interview to go hang out with a friend. Both her girls have come so far. Ava, who has a more introverted and free-spirited personality, was competitive in judo until a recent bout with ulcerative colitis. She’s eas ing back into the sport and starting at a new school in the fall, too — Avon High School — where she’ll be a junior.
“They’re very, very resilient kids,” Anna says. “That’s something I’m prob
ably most proud of. All they’ve had to overcome from the time they were lit tle. I think it’s going to make them very well-rounded adults.”
But as the mother of two kids with Ush er syndrome, day-to-day life for Anna can still be a little fraught. There are things that Anna has to think about, all the time, to make sure they are safe.
For instance, if the sound processors on the girls’ cochlear implants are turned off, which happens at night or when they are in the shower, they’re completely deaf.
Vision is another matter. Right now, the girls, who both wear glasses and contacts, can’t see at all in the dark and are losing their peripheral vision, but their central vision is still good. But, every year, Anna panics a bit before taking the girls to the eye doctor, worrying about how much sight they might have lost in the past year.
The unknown is what makes things so scary. “It’s hard because, for some peo ple, their vision diminishes quickly,” says Anna. “They wake up and can barely see like a pinhole. For other people, it goes a lot slower.”
So Anna controls what she can. Recent ly, she’s started leaving magnifying glass es in the girls’ rooms. She’s taught them to advocate for themselves and walked them through how to talk to their teach ers if they can’t see the board well or hear what’s being said. COVID-19, Anna says, was a nightmare for the girls with every one wearing masks and trying to hear on a Zoom call.
In general, the family tries to live in the present. “Just look at my life,” Anna says. “It’s proof you never know what will happen. You make plans and then end up living a completely different life.”
And, she says, “with the research and things out there, we never know what is going to be available in the future.”
The studies into treatments that have the potential to slow, stop or reverse retina degeneration related to Usher syndrome are indeed promising. For instance, gene editing, the act of repairing specific gene mutations, is gaining a lot of interest in the vision impairment community.
Many advocates believe vision loss re lated to Usher syndrome is a solvable problem. “If Elon Musk or Jeff Bezos’ kid had Usher syndrome, I can tell you this probably would be cured in a year or two,” says Justin Porcano, the founder of Save Sight Now. “The science is here. It’s
just about funding it now.”
Anna, though, does not want to lean so far into hope that she sets unrealistic expectations for her girls. “Our motto is that we prepare for the future,” she says, “but we don’t dwell on it.”
“Yes, I worry about the girls,” Anna adds, “but every mom worries. It’s what it means to be a parent.”
And in the end, that’s where Anna’s resiliency comes from. “Everybody always says, ‘Oh, you’re so strong.' But when you have no other option but to be that way, I think that everyone would be that way,” Anna says. “When you’re a mom, you just do what you have to do.”
ON A HUMID NIGHT IN AUGUST Anna opens the door to her parents’ Avon house, where she has invited me to a pre view of this year’s costume before it’s un veiled to her children on Halloween. She is dressed from neck to toe in hot pink stretchy velvet and her blonde hair is cov ered with a long black wig. She’s colored her eyebrows brown and is wearing mag netic eyelashes that make her lashes look silken and dark.
“I’m Kim Kardashian,” she says, push ing her shoulders back, and chest forward.
The Kardashians, Anna explains, are a constant source of entertainment for the family. “The kids call me a mom-ager, like Kris Jenner,” Anna says.
Some people, she knows, will start con versations about Kim as a mom or Kim and Kanye. But none of that matters to Anna. She just knows that putting on a mock-up of one of the outfits Kim wore when she hosted Saturday Night Live will make her kids laugh.
“I think they’ll just be like oh mom, but they’ll get a kick out of it,” Anna laughs.
And it feels surprisingly good to wear the stretchy pink velvet and high heels. Then again, as Anna says, “I’m comfort able in what a lot of people are not com fortable in.”
It’s a theory that doesn’t just explain her costume but also summarizes the way she has decided to live, taking the things life has thrown at her and finding a way to live joyfully through them.
As she prepares to take off her costume and return to her family, she’s thinking, as she always does, about her girls and Vinny and their happiness and futures.
“I can’t wait," she says. "to see the look on their faces.”
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Any day of the week, you’re likely to find workhorse Ray Flanagan, with his folksy rasp, sharp lyrics and laid-back atti tude, jamming the night away to a crowd of beer-drinking Clevelanders. Adding to the near-mythical level of dedica tion, Flanagan has released more than 50 original songs — at least two a month — since the pandemic's start. One of his latest tracks is a sparse, melancholic boogie titled “Planets Don’t Touch,” where Flanagan mans every instru ment but drums, as he began doing during the pandemic lockdown. “I just love to write,” he says. “I love songs.” Perhaps Flanagan’s unrivaled output came from the years spent toiling away at local open-mics and dive-bar gigs. Inspired by Bob Dylan and Bruce Spring steen, the rock ‘n’ roll songwrit er — who performs acoustic and electric with his five-piece band The Mean Machines — got to work at 19 years old, around 2011. “I didn't know what I was doing with my life, and I just kind of Googled open mics, jams and stuff,” says Fla nagan, whose search brought him to musician Brent Kirby’s 10X3 songwriter showcase, now hosted at the Bop Stop. “I would just go every week even if I wasn't on the list. There was a period where I would sign up every week, and I wouldn't play unless I had three new songs.” rayflanagan.net
For 40 years, the Fox 8 News anchor has been a stable news figure, earn ing 11 Emmy Awards and local leg end status. When he's not doing the news, he's a pastor at Grace Taber nacle Baptist Church..
Nick Chubb Cleveland likes to shut up and work, which is why this silentbut-deadly runner has so endeared himself to fans. That or the 5,000 rushing yards since 2018.
For a decade, Mary Santora has set the gold standard of Cleveland comedy onstage at Hilarities and on WMMS’ the Alan Cox Show . Now, her 2021 debut album Hillbilly Boujee is taking her national. This month, she embarks on an eight-state, 16-show tour, where you'll hear her dark observational humor and plenty of hometown pride. “I try to be an ambassador for the city,” she says. While she's working on a video special for 2023, catch her live to get the full experience. “Crowd work creates such a genuine con nection between myself and the audience,” she says. marysantora.com
We’ve all heard of gumball machine tattoos, Friday the 13th deals and tattoo con ventions, but Grim Heart, a recent addition to Lakewood, sets itself apart with tattoo events where ink heads get themed pieces. For example, the shop hosted a Valentine’s Day event where shop artists and a guest from Arcola Creek Tattoo made pre-designed, love-themed tats with an edge (and a discount), like a weep ing flower that says “Luv Me, Luv Me Not” or a cherub with a heart-shaped war mace. Bol stered by their inviting attitude, the Detroit Avenue spot is an accessible place to get some fresh ink. grimhearttattoo.com
When arranging a wedding, the big day’s soundtrack should hit all the right notes. Thanks to its deep and varied crew of skilled musicians, Opus 216 resonates with any wedding’s tone, from the bride’s delivery to the reception’s last dance. Founded by Ariel Clayton Karas in 2012, this ensemble meshes string, brass and woodwind to craft soundscapes for any occasion’s musical demands, be it French café jazz, Irish and American fiddle, Top-40 hits or a genre in between. The group’s doubledigit membership permits hustling to a variety of gigs daily; a normal Saturday may include five separate performances, ranging from string quartet, to solo fiddle — or something more unique. “We had a really unusual wedding a couple of weeks ago,” says Clayton Karas. “We often do string trio, and maybe we add flute or something, but they wanted cello, guitar and trumpet. It worked really well, and they were super-duper happy.” opus216.com
The Guard ians' team name might be new, but Slider has been a Cleveland baseball icon since his introduction as mascot in 1990.
The ingredients for a perfect summer night are simple: cold drinks, conversation and a sunset. You can find this (and more) at Greyt Culture’s monthly rooftop speaker and concert series that uses a different Cleveland rooftop as its backdrop each time. July’s event was held atop The Shoreway building and featured a talk by entrepreneur Jing Lyon. A striking performance by Chayla Hope offered a dreamy soundtrack alongside a sorbet-colored Cleveland sunset. thatsgreyt.com/golden-hour
“It isn't imitation or parody," says guitarist Carl Baldarasse. "We're reinterpreting the music with a soul.”
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Finally, the question “What’s the move tonight?” has an easy answer. Pins Mechanical Bowling in Ohio City is a new, four-in-one spot offering duck pin mechanical bowling, bocce and a mini arcade of pinball machines (which features some retro throwback themes like Jurassic Park and Batman). It all comes thanks to a collabora tion with 16-Bit, the arcade bar formerly located in Lakewood. Though the West 25th Street spot makes you feel like a kid again, the adult drink menu is just as playful, featuring origi nal $10 cocktails such as the Betty Boop made with water melon moonshine (you heard that right) or the Pinball Wizard, made with blueberry vodka, elderflower and ginger ale. pinsbar.com
The Croatian Tavern owner Joe Lasic had been serving the near East Side of Downtown for 53 years before Gerard Guhde of fered to buy him out in October. By February, Guhde, who pre viously hosted pop-up events at Porco’s Tiki Lounge, Spotted Owl and Grog Shop, used a shoestring budget and a fresh coat of paint to turn the St. Clair Avenue dive bar into a glori ously grimey music club. Both the bar side and the stage area feature old-school nods to the former location such as World War II-era phone booths and a grid ceiling that has become a differential — serving as a convenient and non-aggressive source of lighting, with plenty of different color options — of the music hall. “You could tell there was a time when that room was alive, but it was long, long ago,” says Guhde. “The bones and
The Grog Shop is a longtime home for local and touring bands alike. The beloved Coventry venue has hosted Oasis, Bruno Mars and other stars before they skyrock eted to fame.
the history are really import ant to me here. It’s already got that dive-bar patina you can’t recreate if you want to.” Guh de calls the space a “constant work in progress.” What’s already seeming to hit stride is a lineup of some of Cleveland’s biggest, most exciting and most diverse bands including Apostle Jones, Smith Taylor and Marcus Alan Ward. Booking everything himself, Guhde is even starting to get on the radar of some na tional agents who like Crobar’s underground approach. “We’ve had a tremendous amount of support from the community,” says Guhde. “It was about creat ing a safe haven for those on the fringes, a place where the underground community could thrive without judgment, and a blank canvas for Cleveland creatives and a safe space for the queer and trans community. The community has responded with support." ra.co/clubs/195122
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no beating the view at this new Flats hot spot, owned by former XO Steakhouse owner Zdenko Zovkic. Cleveland's waterfront and Flats neighborhood are on full display for customers gathered on Jade's rooftop bar, and also for those seated inside the restaurant by the retractable wall that opens the space up to the Cuyahoga River. jadenewasiancle.com
By now, you should know about this wood-fired, NYC hipster-inspired Lorain Ave nue pizza joint. But if you're only aware of owner Vincent Morelli's black-bubbled pizzas made from primo ingredients, like imported cheeses and the finest extra-virgin olive oil, you're missing out on some of Cleveland's most exciting dishes. Start with the Wonder bread ($6), wood-fired dough and butter ($3), made in-house. From there, though, get ad venturous with white anchovy ($10), marinated and spiced with capers and lemon; citrusy Castelvetrano olives ($6) or prosciutto ($10), made from cured duck breast. There's nowhere we'd rather do pizza night right now. centspizza.com
DaoLu, which translates to “rice essence,” is a family tradition that Ying Grasso has brought from Shanghai to Cleveland. The fermented rice beverage, which is popular throughout Asia, is made by adding a fermentation starter to organic rice. The probiotics, fungi and bacteria break the rice down into natural glucose, producing a sweet, healthy drink made from four to five ingredients. About 100 gallons of mat cha, ginger, pineapple and strawberry banana are brewed
weekly in Amba’s former ghost kitchen. Since landing DaoLu ($5.99) on shelves at Metro politan Market in 2018, Grasso has converted kombucha loyal ists and area chefs like Jeremy Umansky, who sells it at Larder in Ohio City. Grasso is eager to expand. “You don’t have to sac rifice taste for health benefits,” Grasso says. drinkdaolu.com
menu, complete with glitter, smoke and flames, keeps us coming back. A cup depicting a distressed-looking red fish wears a lime broach of flames in the Mai Tai ($15), while the Thai Butterfly ($15), presented tableside like a gift in a golden box, opens to reveal a gold pixie dust treat in a cloud of smoke. But with flavors infused into these elements, it’s more than a dry-ice-esque gimmick.
Restrictive diets don't need to be restrictive in flavor, and Cleveland Vegan proves that through its eclectic menu of bowls, sand wiches and more.
Since open ing its first location in Tremont in 2012, this American taqueria has expanded its customizable concept to East and West Side Suburbs, Columbus, Michigan and New Hampshire.
If you think nothing exciting happens in the suburbs, you obviously haven’t been to The Last Page. The modern Amer ican menu's influences span the globe, but the cocktail
“We wanted to bring some of the excitement that happens behind the bar into the dining room,” says Angelica Sbai, director of beverage for Kind of One Concepts. “I'm also a firm believer that you eat with your eyes first, and I wanted to invoke all the senses.” thelastpagerestaurant.com
Malley’s Chocolate Shoppe & Ice Cream Parlor 1935 Lakewood 4 25+
Third generation, four siblings Peanut Butter Buckeye
“My grandfather was always making the best confections. He had many trial and error with a bunch of home made recipes until he found one that he thought was worthy to sell.”
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YEAR ESTABLISHED ORIGIN NUMBER OF LOCATIONS NUMBER OF FLAVORS IN THE FAMILY LOCAL FAVORITE INSPIRATION
Mitchell’s Ice Cream 1999 Westlake 9
35 per season, 75 annually
First generation, two brothers Geauga Maple Syrup Walnut
“We try to make the most delicious ice cream that we can from ingredients that we’re proud to use. And we try to have something new that people haven’t seen before.”
Don’t be gauche, eat your langos! Immigrant Son's An drew Revy, himself a son of Hungarian immigrants, want ed to show Clevelanders that there were better beer snacks out there. “I didn’t want to say, ‘Here’s another brewpub and here’s another pretzel,’” Revy says. Pronounced lawn-goesh, it’s Hungarian fried bread at its most simple, served either rubbed with garlic butter and sprinkled with Maldon salt ($6) or dressed up with sour cream and cheese curds ($8). The West Lakewood menu has an entire section dedicated to the fried delights and even features a locally sourced wagyu beef hot dog wrapped in the lan gos and fried ($9) — a perfect
example of the global mashup Immigrant Son stands for. “The gospel of langos has been spreading through Cleveland,” Revy says. Just one bite might make you a believer. immigrant sonbrewing.com
Tucked behind the main restau rant, JoJo’s Bar, this iconic Chagrin Falls patio invites you to stay just a little longer. For merly home to the iconic Game keeper’s patio, once named one of the country’s best, the space is accented by a cream and ivo
Tremont bar serves some of the most inventive, aesthetical ly pleasing drinks in the city. Oh, and did we mention the menu is 100% vegan?
ry color palette, pops of green foliage and wicker light fix tures (an ambiance completely curated by owner Rick Doody’s wife, Wendy Berry of W Design Interiors). “It feels like you're in Naples, Florida,” says director of operations Patrick Granzier. The menu — which consists of lighter, summer-inspired sea food fare and a rainbow of fruity cocktails and mocktails such as the Pineapple Smash ($14) or Blackberry Virgin Mojito ($7) — also lets you escape to a trop ical paradise. Watch your grub cook just feet away from where you’re sitting as an open-flame Argentine-inspired grill cooks up everything from juicy kabob platters ($23), barbeque spare ribs ($35) or — if you’re feeling more simple – some pineapple or corn on the husk straight off the grill. jojosbar.com/backyard
A moody interior offers de lights and surprises around every corner at this Indian fusion restaurant and cocktail lounge from chef Douglas Katz. And the Hingetown eatery's signature dish is no different. Traditionally a simple fried street food, Katz’s modern take on crispy puris ($9.99) fills the flaky wafer with potato salad, zhug, yogurt and tamarind and tops it with green onion. ambacle.com
Sip matcha, chai, oolong and other tea varieties at this shop. Also find tea accessories: kettles, pots, mugs and more.
For Tarah Baraily, owner of Cafe Everest, momos are more than just a national pastime from his homeland of Nepal. Making these savory dumplings is a family tradition he's enjoyed since childhood. Now, Baraily is bringing the dish from his home kitchen to the mouths of hungry Clevelanders. “When you go to Nepal, it’s very popular,” Baraily says. “Peo ple eat momos for morning, lunch and dinner.” Cafe Everest goes through nearly 100-200 plates of momos per week, so it seems they've caught on
here, too. Momos — available stuffed with vegetable ($8.99) or chicken ($9.99) — are cre ated in a four-hour process of making the dough, chopping vegetables, cooking any meat and then finally steaming or frying the delectable treat. “It’s all handmade doughs,” Baraily says. “Very simple recipes we put in there — healthier to eat.” cafeeverest.com
From bean to bottle, Guardian Cold Brew emphasizes Cleve land with great tasting coffee and ethical practices you can feel good about. Owner and coffee fanatic LT Magnotto started his company five years ago to make cafe quality cold brew available anywhere. “You’d open the can or the bottle, and it didn’t taste like what you get when you go into a cafe,” he says. He worked with Phoenix Coffee Roasters to develop the flavor he wanted – smooth and chocolatey with a fruity finish – and they have been roasting and brewing Magnotto’s coffee since. “I could tell you the farm er’s name,” he boasts of the ethical practices in a business where that can be very diffi cult. Guardian is able to keep their proprietary roast recipe consistent no matter the time of year, and it always tastes good. So whether you're drink ing it from the bottle or over ice, like Magnotto enjoys, be sure to pick some up next time you need a delicious caffeine boost. guardiancoldbrew.com
In 2017, Chef Omar McKay set out to bring Cleveland ers authentic Jamaican food in a quick, casual format by opening his East 185th Street location. Now with spots in Old Brooklyn and Akron, he might offer no better quick snack than chicken or beef patties ($3.25). A thin, sweet and flaky pastry hugs a fine, near-liquidy, pool of stewed spicy ground meat. Don't mistake the sim plicity of presentation for a lack of complexity in this roadside island delicacy. iriejakitchen.com
Fresh-baked breads and treats wel come cus tomers every morning at this Lake wood gem.
In Cleveland, embracing sum mer is essential. At this Down town Willoughby truck park, that means country music, truck beds and big, shareable cocktails you can enjoy with friends. The Willbilly Punch ($40) comes as a 110-ounce “red Solo cup” complete with twisty straws, floating ducks and Swedish fish floaters. Like all of the cocktails here, the
liquor — in this case tequila, vodka and gin — blends with gluten-free and vegan mixers from Columbus’ Simple Times Mixers. theyardon3rd.com
Bend a knee to Sophie La Gourmande’s regal pastry, the Kouign Sophie ($4.25). The Cleveland Heights patisserie’s take on the classic kouign (pronounced ‘Queen’) uses the same dough as its housemade croissants and Danish es but swirls it into a roll and
Juneberry Table Ohio City juneberrytable.com Karen Small Flying Fig
Contemporary appalachian cuisine, farm-to-table ingredients
Housemade biscuits ($7) with sorghum butter and jam made from seasonal, locally harvested fruit "I just really love good food. I don't really need all the bells and whis tles that sometimes come with it. I like the comfort of a breakfast and lunch place. I think that's special."
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Zachary Bond Table 45
Eastern European ingredients, scratch cooking, fine dining
Slo omelette ($11) with smoked Slovenian sausage, braised cabbage and paprika sour cream
“One day, (the owner of Lakeshore Eatery, where Bond started) called me and said, ‘Hey man, I’m done. Do you want it?’ I thought all the thoughts and then was like, ‘yeah.’”
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sprinkles it with chai spice and sugar. “We took some license and liberties and decided that we should name that the Kouign Sophie,” says chef and owner Bob Sferra. Sophie was a pan demic baby, Sferra says, born out of his catering company, Culinary Occasions. “Some of the shelf-stable French short bread cookies and handmade chocolates and confectionery were selling elsewhere.” The brick and mortar opened in May 2022 with a full patisserie menu as well as French-style sand wiches and entrees for lunch. It might be the new kid on the block, but with inventive twists on classics like the Kouign So phie and the everything Danish (a Danish with cream cheese
and everything bagel season ing $4.75) Sophie will quickly become a favorite. sophielagour mande.com
If dinner at your grandma’s was anything like ours, she con stantly urged you to “eat, eat, eat.” That’s the feeling chef Vinnie Cimino went for with Cor delia’s Bellie Up tasting menu ($85). “We feed you just like Grandma does,” he says. “Open a bottle of wine, sit back and we start sending food in waves.”
Over six to eight dishes,
RE A DER PI C KS BEST RAMENBao, dump lings and bulgogi join the star of the show on Xinji's menu: ramen. It's the perfect choice for Cleveland's coldest days.
including dessert, you’ll get stuff on and off the menu, dish es in development, fun exper iments and bite combinations concocted during the staff’s family meal. Cordelia’s ambition stands up to its East Fourth Street predecessor Lola Bistro, and there is truly no better way to experience Midwest dining.
“We want to have you keep coming back and finding your new favorites.” cordeliacle.com
Sandwiches define great cities like Philadelphia, Chicago and Detroit (if a hot dog counts).
of toppings and sauces spice up selections at Gordon Square's
Happy Dog, creating oneof-a-kind hot dogs or bas kets of tots. The eatery is also one of the most be loved venues in town for local music and comedy — and its few choice pin ball machines are worth checking out, too.
Cleveland is no exception. Yet, other than that corned beef on its outskirts, our downtown has lacked a great sanguine lately. Maybe an outsider knew what we lacked. Since opening this year, Buffalo native chef Kevin O’Connell has built a following by bringing fine dining panache to chef-driven sandwiches like the Little Havana ($17) with smoked ham, pork belly, pickles and Swiss cheese on planchaa pressed roll. It’s paid off, as the chef plans to open spots in the Ernest and Young building and Tower City by 2023. clevelandsandwichco.com
After years as a criminal defense attorney, Megan DiVincenzo traded in her briefcase for fine metals and pliers. The twist? The jewelry sticks on you like handcuffs. Customers of DiVincen zo’s The Sis Kiss, a jewelry boutique in Westlake, are flocking to permanent jewelry ($44-$200) — bracelets, rings and necklaces custom fitted and affixed to your body. “People love that be cause it obviously doesn’t fall off and you don’t have to adjust it,” says DiVincenzo, who started the brand to serve people with smaller wrists like herself. Choose between gold-filled, 14-karat gold or sterling silver. Dress it up with charms or diamonds. Then, slap on those goggles to pro tect your eyes as DiVincenzo welds the piece onto your wrist. “It’s a great concept, but you also get to have fun while you’re doing it,” says DiVincenzo. “It’s an experience.” thesiskiss.com
Lakewood and Chagrin Falls offer the toy store of your '80s-kid dreams. Thousands of classic, vintage and modern toys from He-Man , Star Wars or various superheroes transport you back to age 12, yanking on your mom’s coat sleeve pleading for more. Can’t stop thinking about that lightsaberwielding, talk-action Darth Maul figure from Walmart in 1999? You’re in luck. Apple Jax likely has 20 of them. applejaxtoys.com
Any soiree becomes an excuse to showcase your new dinner table when you pick up an elaborate, handcrafted piece of local lumber from Furniture Makers. Owner Alex Sutula builds custom projects —
Both cycling pros and be ginners can find a bike that suits their needs at the four locations of Eddy's Bike Shop. Em ployees are also on hand for repairs and the best local trail suggestions.
whether it’s a utilitarian, mid century modern coffee table or imposing trestle table, cherry veneered on massive pedes tals — in a 900-square-foot workshop in Tremont. Prices range from $1,000 to beyond $19,000, depending on how exquisite the design is. Think hand-cut exposed dovetails, gouged textured panels and carved panels. Creative license sees Sutula stenciling his sig nature: organic web features, which he says doctors have likened to microscopic bone structures within contrasting frames. “It kind of just elevates the whole piece,” Sutula says.
After almost two decades, Sutula’s favorite part is still brushing on the first coat of polyurethane. “You put on this coat of oil and then the grain just absorbs it, and all of the colors that are in the wood just jump out at you.” furnituremakerscleveland.com
Cleveland’s beauty is in the blend of old and new. There may be no corner more exem plary than the intersection of Lorain Avenue and West 25th Street, where America's largest mass timber project — Intro — sits next to the 110-yearold West Side Market. While residents enjoy 300 luxury suite layouts, floor-to-ceiling windows, a dog park and roof top pool and hot tub, the space has become a hub for tour ists and locals to enjoy Edda Coffee, the campfire-themed gastropub Pioneer and the forthcoming steakhouse Jaja, which will feature a glass ceil ing. Add an event center run by Truss Event Venue, which left the space bumping during NBA All-Star Game Weekend, and you’ve got the perfect place to show off. introcleveland.com
Barktown Willoughby Imagine Treats
Hear Doggy, which has a squeaker only able to be heard by dogs Treats made by autistic adults at Deepwood Center in Mentor.
"Downtown Willoughby is growing," says owner Gladi Reilly. "So many new residents have dogs."
Luca's Barkery Cake pops and Cannolis
Canophera Chews and Bully Sticks
Local, organic ingredients
"Who wouldn’t want to play with dogs all day?” says co-owner Jennifer Bowling.
“I was discouraged by my parents to pursue art, but I loved my high school ceramics teacher. She was my idol, my inspiration."
"You'll find ceramics in hundreds of thousands of years. The idea that every single thing I make could be dug up one day is kind of crazy.”
The District ($7,800) isn’t your dad’s gassed-up hog. A threeclass power system allows it to switch between bike, moped and motorcycle settings — a perfect fit for “motor-curious” newbies and seasoned road warriors alike. Envisioned by Cleveland native and Land En ergy CEO Scott Colosimo long before it was first prototyped in 2020, this hybrid is set to make noise among environmentally conscious riders, who can expect 80 miles of range from the vehicle’s interchangeable battery packs. “Electrification is good for short distances, tons of torque and 0-to-60 fun,” says Colosimo. landmoto.io
This local brand's highend leather bags and accessories are made to last a lifetime. Shop a curat ed selection of timeless designs, showcased at two brickand-mortar shops in Westlake and Shaker Heights.
Arpan Shrestha, a Nepal native, started her store in 2019 to bring handmade artistry from the rural Kathmandu Valley to Cleveland while supporting female workers in the country. “They don’t have much opportunity because they are not ed ucated,” Shrestha says. As many as five skilled hands go into creating one adorable finger puppet ($9.99), nursery garland ($48.99) or cat cave ($69.99), among a few customer favorites. “It’s small, but it does make a difference." nepaliartisans.com
What do a vintage lighthouse painting and Star Wars have in common? For Dave Sherrill, who produces novelty art under the alias DaveRuinsArt, the answer is a mega hit on Reddit that kickstarted his professional ca reer as an artist based in down town Canton. Inspired by street artist Banksy, Sherrill’s brand of "ruining art" makes over vintage landscapes, thrifted or found online, with pop culture refer ences. Since going viral and extending his online presence using TikTok, Dave now makes his living through his online shop, Arrowhead Goods, and local art shows where you can buy one-of-a-kind pieces for a few hundred dollars, or a $20 print. “I don’t know how long it’ll last, but it’s been a ton of fun.” arrowheadcanton.com
In 1999, Kent State students Sean Higgins and Nicholas Rezabek started an in-class time-waster called “the kill game,” where they took turns illustratively murdering the oth er’s drawing. That collaboration turned into The Bubble Process, which channels that collegiate diversion into eccentric concert posters. Now living states apart, the artists play "a never-ending game of digital tag" over a flurry of hand-drawn illustrations and Photoshop files. Prismatic and intricately bizarre designs commemorate regional shows by the Black Keys, Neil Young and Tyler, the Creator. “It’s really cool to get to provide some body that memory as a tangible item,” says Higgins. thebubbleprocess.com
It's easy to wear some city pride on your sleeve thanks to Cleveland Clothing Co. The shop features the CLE skyline, local sports and other fun in its colorful designs.
It's a misconception that electric guitarists just play to look cool. Really, these musi cians are gear-headed nerds who love to make noise. Dr. Z — aka owner Mike Zaite — is no different. Since 1988, Zaite's tin kering has led to more than 20 styles of made-to-order guitar amps and accessories. Guitar heroes such as country star Brad Paisley and Kent-native and Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh, who plays a signature Z-Mas ter ($3,399), a three-speaker recreation of the 1959 Fender Bandmaster that Walsh played with James Gang, prove these amps are made for the stage.
"When I hear him play the 'Hotel California' solo through my amp, I can't tell you the smile on my face," says Zaite. drzamps.com
Not only is teacher staffing an issue for local districts, so is bus drivers, custodians and other building personnel.
BY VINCE GUERRIERI
elanie Hameed has a procedure in place for when a teacher leaves.
Hameed, an English teacher, was president of the teachers’ union of the Warren Education Association and is now president of the Northeastern Ohio Education Association. In those roles, she tells departing teachers how to maintain their cer tification.
And recently, she’s been told time and again it’s information they don’t need.
“Teachers were fleeing the profession,” she says. “I kept thinking they were leaving for other schools, but they said they were leaving the busi ness. They’re going to work at Meijer or Target. Some aren’t leaving for another job. It made me weep that some teachers were drained so much they had to leave the profession entirely. It makes my heart break.”
Overall, there are fewer people in schools – students and employees – in the COVID-19 era. Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics says that there has been a 2%
decline in school enrollment since the start of the 2019-20 school year. And in that same span, there are 6% fewer K-12 employees. That’s a decline of 17,000 employees, and not just teachers. Local school admin istrators are finding their most dire needs aren’t in the classroom but in the cafeteria, boil er rooms and bus garages.
“Finding certified staff isn’t the problem,” says Parma City School District superintendent Charlie Smialek. “Finding classified staff is. We could absolutely use more maintenance folks, more cleaning folks and more people in our transportation departments.”
ome districts have gotten creative in their solutions. In Warrensville Heights, some high school seniors are working as elementary school lunch and recess aides. “They can still fulfill their needs for school work and get some work experience,” says Kenya
“And it’s a paid position.”
But the biggest need remains for bus drivers. In the 2021-22 school year, some Ohio districts had to modify their calendars due to a shortage of drivers, compounded by absences due to COVID-19 or other illnesses. That shortage has persisted into this year. Elizabeth Ed mondson, the chief academic officer at Gilmour Acad emy in Gates Mills, says it’s not uncommon for the school to make a hire who will then change their mind and go somewhere else for more money.
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“Teachers were fleeing the profession. I kept thinking they were leaving for other schools, but they said they were leaving the business.”
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“We’re still able to run field trips and our normal bus routes, but there’s more turnover than we’re used to,” Edmond son says.
And when you’re spending public money — or as private schools like Gilm our Academy are using funds that are reli ant on tuition dollars and donations — it can be hard to compete.
“We’ve negotiated with our classified unions, and we’ve been relatively aggressive in putting to gether a financial package,” Smialek says."We’ve had to be pretty aggressive, especially with bus drivers.
“It’s a tough balance. You need a workforce,
“It’s a tough balance. You need a workforce, but you can’t keep going back to your community and saying we
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offered $90 to $120 a day for sub stitutes. Now, the floor is $120, and the high end is $200.
Gallo says that substitute teachers typically fall into one of three categories: retirees, peo ple between jobs looking to earn some money or new teachers who might not have found a full-time teaching job yet. And, as he points out, there are fewer barriers to be coming a substitute teach er than being a bus driver.
“When you’re talking about a substitute teach er, you’re just looking for peo ple with bache lor’s degrees,” he says. (And that re quirement has been waived until 2024 due
to the pandemic.) “A bus driver has to have a commercial driver’s license, and if you have a CDL, there are way more op tions now than there were be fore.”
Additional ly, it’s become easier to get your teaching license back if you’ve let it lapse. The con tinuing educa tion requirement has been lowered from 12 semester hours to nine, and teachers can get provi sional licenses to return to the classroom while they’re
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“People are retiring as soon as they’re eligible.”
- Jennifer Felker EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER OF THE WESTERN RESERVE SUPERINTENDENT
taking their continuing education classes. But getting new teachers into the classroom is only part of the problem. Retention is also becoming an is sue. “We used to have a lot of educators who stayed beyond their retirement eligibility, and that’s started to change,” says Jennifer Felker, superin tendent of the Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve, which serves Lake and Geauga counties. “People are retiring as soon as they’re eligible.” And the eligibility requirements have been lowered by the state since the pandemic, Felker added.
recent national study by the National Education Association says that 90% of teachers felt burnt out, and 55% were considering early re tirement and/or leaving the profes sion. Felker says some teachers are resigning abruptly. “I had two teachers resign within their first month, and that’s never happened before,” she says. “People are reassessing their own lives and careers due to events in the past couple years.”
A lot of teachers look to each oth er for support. Hameed says a group called Ohio’s New Educators — an offshoot of the OEA — provides men torship for any teacher regardless of age who’s been teaching for fewer than 10 years. “I love what I do, and I want to pass that along to anyone who
comes through the door,” she says. “We need time to talk to our colleagues and cheer them on and uplift them.
“Stay in the fight. And if you need anything, reach out. There are all kinds of resources in place.”
Principal Bob DiRocco says the supportive envi ronment at Padua Francis can High School in Parma has allowed him to avoid any kind of fac ulty staffing problems.
“I know staffing shortages are out there, but every time I post a job, I’m
inundated with resumes,” he says. “It’s a culture where we take care of our staff. A lot of people stay when they could go.”
Overall, in education, things could get worse before they get better.
Like K-12 enrollment, the number of people being awarded education de grees has been in decline since 2005. There are plenty of reasons for that, says Scott DiMauro, president of the Ohio Education Association, but a big one is money. College still represents a large financial barrier, and the gap between wages for teachers and those of similar educational backgrounds on a national scale (more than 23.5% nationally, but 14.4% in Ohio, DiMau ro says).
“We really need to have more folks going into the profession,” Gallo says. “We have to encourage folks to go into this profession — and make it attrac tive for them.”
“We have to encourage folks to go into this profession – and make it attractive for them.”
- Franco Gallo
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A. Christopher Kayafas
3075 Smith Road, Suite 201, Fairlawn 330-666-0400 akronendo.com
Philip L. Michaelson
8258 East Washington Street, Suite B, Chagrin Falls 440-708-2850 drphilipmichaelson.com
André K. Mickel
3609 Park East, Suite 407, Beachwood 216-831-3636 mickelendodontics.com
Stephen H. Moore
939 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls 330-928-7571 fallsendo.com
Gregory S. Myers
6175 Som Center Road, Suite 150, Solon 440-248-3747 drmyersendo.com
Andrea V. Nunney
5825 Landerbrook Drive, Suite 225, Mayfield Heights 440-605-0456 cleendo.com
Lisa C. Petrov
5505 Detroit Road, Suite C, Sheffield Village 440-366-5530 petrovendodontics.com
29001 Cedar Road, Suite 428, Lyndhurst 440-442-3330
Christopher Thompson 13550 Falling Water Road, Suite 104, Strongsville 440-878-0455 northcoastendodontics.com
Peyman Vaziri
18051 Jefferson Park Road, Suite 107, Middleburg Heights 440-243-7221 parkwayendodontics.com
Vinson Vig 1000 West Wallings Road, Suite B, Broadview Heights 440-546-1116 swendoperio.com
Jeremy Wilde 6151 Wilson Mills Road, Suite 304, Highland Heights 216-261-6464 highlandheightsendo.com
Ronald M. Wolf 3611 Darrow Road, Stow 330-686-0080 summit-endo.com
Marie A. Albano 14701 Detroit Avenue, Suite 720, Lakewood 216-529-7181 mariealbanodds.com
Keith J. Alexander 20800 Westgate Mall, Suite 114, Cleveland 440-331-1854
Kathryn J. Apotsos 8200 Avery Road, Broadview Heights 440-526-4866 averydentalgroup.com
G. Michael Appel 540 White Pond Drive, Suite C, Akron 330-869-9090 mikeappeldds.com
Lynn M. Aprile
19111 Detroit Avenue, Suite 204, Rocky River 440-331-7864
Scott W. Arndt
33650 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville 440-327-9006 centerridgedental.com
Hussein M. Assaf 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland 216-368-6759 case.edu
Mica Bartels
425 North Main Street, Munroe Falls 330-688-4942 munroefallsfamilydentistry.com
Barjesh K. Bath-Walters 4780 Clague Road, North Olmsted 440-607-4308 ohdentalcare.com
William Beegan 4597 Ridge Road, Brooklyn 216-398-7285
Walter R. Below 30400 Detroit Street, Suite 380, Westlake 440-871-1155 drbelow.com
Charles E. Berner
5564 Wilson Mills Road, Suite 101, Highland Heights 440-473-0455
Richard F. Bis 4597 Ridge Road, Brooklyn 216-398-4446
Neil H. Brofman 32001 Vine Street, Willowick 440-944-3000 briteteeth.net
Jeffrey Budrys 7423 Mentor Avenue, Mentor 440-951-1318 budrysdental.com
Leah M. Butler
16000 Pearl Road, Suite 217, Strongsville 330-238-4456 leahbutlerdds.com
Marie A. Calabrese
5825 Landerbrook Drive, Suite 123, Mayfield Heights 440-646-0477 completesmilecare.com
Dean Carmichael 6132 West Creek Road, Independence 216-524-8481 rocksidefamilydentalcare.com
Jeffrey S. Castel 4597 Ridge Road, Brooklyn 216-398-8428 jeffcasteldds.com
Richard A. Cavolo 5432 Wilson Mills Road, Cleveland 440-473-5850
Christopher G. Chapman 28040 Center Ridge Road, Westlake 440-835-2600 smilewestshore.com
M. Joseph Chrzanowski
782 East 185th Street, Cleveland 216-692-2010
Nicole Cochran
15901 Hillard Road, Lakewood 216-226-3800 drnikicochran.com
Stephen D. Cooke 25117 Detroit Road, Suite 230, Westlake 440-892-4600 drstephencooke.com
Todd Coy 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland 216-444-6907 my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/7989todd-coy
William R. Davidson
9365 Olde Eight Road, Northfield 330-467-6066 tomorrowsdentistry.com
Andrew Deak
10247 Dewhurst Road, Suite 100, Elyria 833-866-8448 deakmedicaldentistry.com
Robert J. Demboski
525 North Cleveland Massillon Road, Suite 105, Akron 330-666-6111 demboskidentistry.com
Megan B. DeSimone
26777 Lorain Road, Suite 514, North Olmsted 440-734-7373 mdesimonedds.com
Jennifer DiPiero
1376 North Portage Path, Akron 330-867-9494 dipierofamilydental.com
Jason A. Doerschuk
3817 West 160th Street, Cleveland 216-671-6707 doerschukdental.com
Jennifer Psota Dougherty
2255 Columbia Road, Westlake 440-835-0011 westlakefamilydentalcare.com
Thomas J. Drockton
5825 Landerbrook Drive, Suite 222, Mayfield Heights 216-752-8888 ldprofessionals.com
Bronlynn Eberhardt
1655 West Market Street, Suite 540, Akron 330-836-5585 eberhardtdentistry.com
Kyle S. Eberhardt
1655 West Market Street, Suite 540, Akron 330-836-5585 eberhardtdentistry.com
Lisa Elias 443 Pearl Road, Brunswick 330-273-7300 drlisaelias.com
Jerome L. Faist
3755 Orange Place, Suite 515, Beachwood 216-464-2448 bestdentalteam.com
William L. Farr 21851 Center Ridge Road, Suite 506, Rocky River 440-331-3211 rockyriverdental.com
Candice L. Fehring
6100 South Broadway, Suite 300, Lorain 440-233-8521 loraincosmeticdentist.com
Ian A. Fehring 29473 Lorain Road, North Olmsted 440-777-4444 dependabledental.net
Darell Fisher
6255 Old Royalton Road, Suite 2, Brecksville 440-546-7266
David J. Francati
660 Dover Center Road, Suite 3, Bay Village 440-899-7950 baydentaloffice.com
Margaret Richards Frankel 5395 Mayfield Road, Lyndhurst 440-442-4477 richardsfrankeldentistry.com
W. Fredrick Fromm 29010 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills 440-944-2200 emeralddentalcare.com
Brian D. Gallagher 17001 Albers Avenue, Cleveland 216-502-4462 westparksmiles.com
Michael E. Gallagher 17001 Albers Avenue, Cleveland 216-502-4462 westparksmiles.com
Juan J. Galvan 8440 Westport Drive, Mentor 440-266-7200 galvandental.net
Nancy W. Garlisi 34840 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills 440-516-0605 michaelokundds.com
Sam Glick
160 West Garfield Road, Suite E, Aurora 330-954-1000 clevelandsmilecenter.com
Cary N. Goldstein
29134 Euclid Avenue, Wickliffe 440-943-3003 wickliffecosmeticdentist.com
Nick D. Gravino
560 Dover Center Road, Suite A, Bay Village 440-871-7040 nickgravinodds.com
Bruce D. Grbach
9203 Mentor Avenue, Mentor 440-255-3165 dentalwellnesscenter.net
Seth Greenfield 9510 Diamond Center Drive, Mentor 440-357-1222 erieviewdental.com
Mark S. Grucella
620 Ridgewood Drive, Akron 330-733-7911 akronbestdentist.com
Ankur A. Gupta 34100 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville 440-327-0027 northridgevillefamilydentistry.com
James S. Gurley
34920 Ridge Road, Suite 222, Willoughby 440-946-7330 jamessgurleydds.com
Betty A. Haberkamp
9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland 216-444-4388 my.clevelandclinic.org/ staff/15061-betty-haberkamp
Edward A. Hadaway
20015 Frazier Drive, Rocky River 440-552-5142
George Haritonovich
26777 Lorain Road, Suite 417, North Olmsted 440-979-7292 drsharitonovichandkepley.com
Christopher J. Harter
18224 Detroit Avenue, Suite 274, Cleveland 216-279-3660 harterdentistry.net
Jill M. Harter
18224 Detroit Avenue, Suite 274, Cleveland 216-279-3660 harterdentistry.net
John P. Heffernan, Jr. 1832 Pearl Road, Brunswick 330-460-3016 advanceddentistrybrunswick.com
Anthony J. Heibili
20150 Center Ridge Road, Rocky River 440-331-8585 drheibili.com
John Heimke
21851 Center Ridge Road, Suite 302, Rocky River 888-255-3588 everyonelovesmysmile.com
Keith A. Hoover
39 Milford Drive, Hudson 330-650-0360 drshooverandyanda.com
Emma Hudepohl
812 East 185th Street, Cleveland 216-418-9900 kozandds.com
Scott J. Hudepohl
812 East 185th Street, Cleveland 216-481-9900 kozandds.com
Mark A. Iacobelli
8030 Corporate Circle, North Royalton 440-845-7300 IacobelliDDS.com
Mark Iati
3506 Darrow Road, Stow 330-688-6456 stowdental.com
Denver D. Jenkins, Jr. 17117 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood 216-221-0300 lakewooddentalgroup.com
Karyn A. Kahn
9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland 216-444-3265 my.clevelandclinic.org/ staff/3489karyn-kahn
John H. Kelly
853 Westpoint Parkway, Suite 740, Westlake 440-871-9944
Christine Kepley
9769 Valley View Road, Macedonia 330-510-3969 meritdental.com/locations/ohio-den tal-centers/macedonia-oh/
Linda K. Kerata
15424 East Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights 440-888-6707 drkeratadds.com
Michael A. Kimberly
1852 Merriman Road, Akron 330-867-8354 valleydentalgroupakron.com
Parag S. Kirpekar
6789 Ridge Road, Suite 201, Parma 440-884-7710 paragkirpekardds.com
Joanna R. Kleckner
2080 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls 330-923-5287 joannaklecknerdds.com
Matthew D. Kogan
29001 Cedar Road, Suite 404, Lyndhurst 440-646-1133 kogandmd.com
Neil J. Kogan
29001 Cedar Road, Suite 404, Lyndhurst 440-646-1133 kogandmd.com
Louis W. Konstan
11 South Cleveland Avenue, Mogadore 330-628-3017 mogadoredentist.com
Elizabeth A. Kozan
812 East 185th Street, Cleveland 216-481-9900 kozandds.com
Melissa A. Kronholz
8247 Columbia Road, Olmsted Falls 216-235-1500 olmstedfallsdentist.com
Thomas J. Kronholz
8247 Columbia Road, Olmsted Falls 440-235-1500 olmstedfallsdentist.com
Glenn J. Kuemerle
33398 Walker Road, Suite A, Avon Lake 440-933-4486 avonlakedentistry.com
Kenneth J. Kurz
8371 Pearl Road, Strongsville 440-234-5520
Mark A. Kyle
5825 Landerbrook Drive, Suite 121, Mayfield Heights 440-449-0300
David J. LaSalvia
26600 Detroit Road, Suite 230, Westlake 440-871-8588 drdavecares.com
Jeffrey W. Laubmeier 14583 Madison Avenue, Lakewood 216-226-3084 jwldentistry.com
William F. Lavigna
6009 Landerhaven Drive, Suite E, Mayfield Heights 440-720-0544 landerhavendental.com
Thomas G. Leatherman
6100 South Broadway, Suite 300, Lorain 440-233-8521 loraincosmeticdentist.com
Joseph R. Leon 6009 Landerhaven Drive, Suite E, Mayfield Heights 440-720-0544 landerhavendental.com
Ira G. Levinsky 5596 Mayfield Road, Suite 4, Lyndhurst 440-442-8220
T. J. Liller 27476 Detroit Road, Suite 205, Westlake 440-250-8898 lillerdentalGroup.com
Gregory A. Lis 100 East Elm Street, Kent 330-673-0121 mykentdentist.com
Thaddeus J. Mandato 21245 Lorain Road, Suite 100, Fairview Park 440-331-0164
Angela K. Marino 63 Graham Road, Suite 3, Cuyahoga Falls 440-920-8060 marinonassif.com
Michael Marotta 28040 Center Ridge Road, Westlake 440-835-2600 smilewestshore.com
Steven P. Marsh 29001 Cedar Road, Suite 540, Lyndhurst 440-461-1003 clevelandsmiles.com
Christopher J. Martin
337 East Main Street, Kent 330-673-9745 martindentalcare.com
Kelly McClintock
8401 Chagrin Road, Suite 11, Chagrin Falls 440-543-5020 dentistryatwinbury.com
Gregory T. McCune
8865 Brecksville Road, Brecksville 440-526-2123 mccunedental.com
Katherine L. McNeeley
550 North Abbe Road, Elyria 440-365-0230 mcneeleyandshubafamilydental.com
Sean A. McNeeley
550 North Abbe Road, Elyria 440-365-0230 mcneeleyandshubafamilydental.com
James W. Moodt
24700 Center Ridge Road, Suite 19, Westlake 440-871-7979 jameswmoodtdmd.com
William E. Morisak 3515 Manchester Road, Suite 7, Akron 330-644-6397
Michael E. Murphy 525 North Cleveland-Massillon Road, Suite 106, Akron 330-666-1855
Christopher T. Nassif 4647 Ridge Road, Brooklyn 216-351-6600 marinonassif.com/biddulph-fami ly-dental/
William D. Nelson 7575 Fredle Drive, Suite 101, Painesville 440-357-7575 wdndds.com
William R. Nemeth 5825 Landerbrook Drive, Suite 223, Mayfield Heights 440-473-3836
Derek T. Nevar 6555 Wilson Mills Road, Suite 100, Mayfield Village 216-731-4700 nevardental.com
Donald A. Nevar 26300 Euclid Avenue, Suite 510, Euclid 216-731-5600 nevardental.com
Fred Nevar, Jr. 26300 Euclid Avenue, Suite 510, Euclid 216-731-5600 nevardental.com
Kent N. Nicklas 633 West Bagley Road, Suite 1, Berea 440-234-4646
Michael L. Okun 34840 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills 440-516-0605 michaelokundds.com
Michael E. O’Leary 13425 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood 216-226-2344 olearydentistry.com
Gary D. Olson 465 East Bath Road, Cuyahoga Falls 330-253-8711 fabrydental.com
Michael S. Pap
18611 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood 216-221-2210 wfamilydental.com
Maria Papich-Forsyth
555 Graham Road, Suite 100, Cuyahoga Falls 330-928-1417 cuyahogafallsdentalarts.com
Donald G. Patacca
1600 East Royalton Road, Broadview Heights 440-546-0330 patacca.com
David R. Patton
33001 Solon Road, Suite 201, Solon 440-248-2035 drpattondds.com
Thomas J. Pesarchick
8307 Windham Street, Garrettsville 330-527-3368
Heather J. Petroff
500 East Royalton Road, Suite 110, Broadview Heights 440-838-4480 hjpetroffdds.com
Lisa M. Petti
29090 Euclid Avenue, Wickliffe 440-943-0266 pettidentistry.com
James R. Potocnik
6801 Mayfield Road, Suite 534, Cleveland 440-473-5202
Samuel N. Pupino
539 White Pond Drive, Suite B, Akron 330-836-0485
John S. Pyke III
33399 Walker Road, Suite D, Avon Lake 440-933-2549 avonlakedental.com
Bradly S. Rabal
3609 Park East Drive, Suite 514, Beachwood 216-593-8000 rabal-dentistry.com
Chandice Richards
9659 Old Johnnycake Ridge Road, Mentor 440-358-0495 mentorohiodentist.com
W. Tyler Rogus
1852 Merriman Road, Akron 330-867-8354 valleydentalgroupakron.com
Scott L. Rose
6200 Som Center Road, Suite B-10, Solon 440-542-1200 goodhealth.dental
Paul J. Rosenblitt
526 Superior Avenue East, Suite 109, Cleveland 216-781-2444 rosenblittdental.com
Frank J. Ross 14213 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood 216-226-6722 frankjross.com
Chris S. Ruggiero
531 East Smith Road, Medina 330-725-0455 csruggierodmd.com
Rick Rzepka
25200 Chagrin Boulevard, Suite 230, Beachwood 216-641-9090 drrzepka.com
Jason A. Schermer
5825 Landerbrook Drive, Suite 121, Mayfield Heights 440-483-1003 exceptionalsmiles.com
Thomas E. Schmidt
7029 Royalton Road, North Royalton 440-582-3466 schmidtfamilydentistry.com
William A. Schmidt 7029 Royalton Road, North Royalton 440-582-3466 schmidtfamilydentistry.com
Robert E. Schneider 20620 North Park Boulevard, Suite 220, Shaker Heights 216-321-2545 fairmountcircledentistry.com
Paul L. Schwartz 36388 Detroit Road, Avon 440-934-9090 paulschwartzdds.com
Thomas D. Semans
2660 West Market Street, Suite 200, Fairlawn 330-867-4461 semansfamilydentistry.com
Natasha Sheridan 5825 Landerbrook Drive, Suite 123, Mayfield Heights 440-646-0477 completesmilecare.com
Megan A. Shiga
525 East Washington Street, Chagrin Falls 440-247-9220 chagrindentist.com
L. Don Shumaker
1701 East 12th Street, Suite 502, Cleveland 216-621-1953 whitesmilecleveland.com
Christine B. Sikora 23755 Lorain Road, North Olmsted 440-779-8730 drsikora.com
William W. Sikora 23755 Lorain Road, North Olmsted 440-779-8730 drsikora.com
David G. Silk 6200 Som Center Road, Suite D-10, Solon 440-248-6699 davidsilkdds.com
Kenneth M. Sirocky
16360 Pearl Road, Strongsville 440-238-2298 sirockydds.com
Gerald Sisko
60 Metric Drive, Tallmadge 330-633-9510 tallmadgedentist.com
Michael E. Skerl
1611 South Green Road, Suite 157, South Euclid 216-381-6521 drskerl.com
Peter N. Stamatis
355 Mill Avenue, Suite A, Amherst 440-988-4464
Michael A. Stefan
330 Stow Avenue, Cuyahoga Falls 330-928-5575 barsanstefandental.com
Carl J. Stefaniak
6533 Brecksville Road, Suite A, Independence 216-524-7275
Thomas J. Steffas
8200 Avery Road, Broadview Heights 440-526-4866 averydentalgroup.com
Bryan Stephens
60 North Miller Road, Fairlawn 330-867-7741 bryanstephensdds.com
Michelle S. Taylor
9795 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg 330-227-6009 twinsburgsmiles.com
Samuel E. Taylor
9795 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg 330-227-6009 twinsburgsmiles.com
Chris Theodorou
14783 Pearl Road, Strongsville 440-238-1300 dentiststrongsville.com
Kurt R. Thomas 2211 Crocker Road, Suite 110, Westlake 440-777-5757 smilesbeginhere.com
Thomas M. Touhey
20390 Lorain Road, Fairview Park 440-895-1627 touheyfamilydental.com
Grant B. Turner
585 White Pond Drive, Suite B, Akron 330-836-9870
Paul R. Vecchio
1288 North Abbe Road, Suite C, Elyria 440-365-9580 vecchiodds.com
Colleen G. Vienna
26777 Lorain Road, Suite 500, North Olmsted 440-734-7300 viennadentalandaesthetics.com
Craig E. Vinkovich
6675 Royalton Road, North Royalton 440-237-3223 vinkovichdentistry.com
Mark P. Vogley
8401 Chagrin Road, Suite 11, Chagrin Falls 440-543-5020 dentistryatwinbury.com
Steven B. Walters 4780 Clague Road, North Olmsted 440-607-4308 ohdentalcare.com
Sherry L. Waters
660 Dover Center Road, Bay Village 440-899-7950 baydentaloffice.com
John L. Wazney
32001 Vine Street, Willowick 440-944-3000 briteteeth.net
Emily Weitz
6449 Wilson Mills Road, Mayfield Village 440-449-0069 emilyweitzdds.com
Todd W. Westhafer
667 West Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Akron 330-644-9511 westhaferdds.com
Christopher C. Whitmyer
3609 Park East Drive, Suite 501 North, Beachwood 216-292-5990 eowdental.com
Scott S. Whitney
7000 Town Center Drive, Suite 100, Broadview Heights 440-838-5550 whitneydentistry.com
Charles L. Wilson
6563 Wilson Mills Road, Mayfield Village 440-442-5990
Kenneth J. Wolnik II 6363 York Road, Suite 202, Parma Heights 440-888-5055 drwolnik.com
April A. Yanda
39 Milford Drive, Hudson 330-650-0360 drshooverandyanda.com
Jeffrey A. Young
29001 Cedar Road, Suite 660, Lyndhurst 440-461-8200 wholelifedentistry.com
Kathleen C. Zingale
125 East Bridge Street, Elyria 440-322-7212
Philip J. Znidarsic
147 East Aurora Road, Northfield 330-467-6466 nordoniadental.com
Dominick C. Adornato III 1129 East Aurora Road, Suite 101, Macedonia 330-468-1188 drdominickadornatoiii.com
David C. Ash
789 White Pond Drive, Suite B, Akron 330-867-8347 jawandfacialsurgery.com
W. Stephen Barnes II 57 Graham Road, Cuyahoga Falls 330-929-2808 fallsoralsurgery.com
Dale A. Baur
9601 Chester Avenue, Cleveland 216-368-3102 uhhospitals.org/find-a-doctor/baurdale-14984
William S. Blood
4350 Crocker Road, Suite 100, Westlake 440-871-3131 northcoastjawcenter.com
Carl R. Choi
4230 State Route 306, Suite 350, Willoughby 440-946-2247 greatlakesjawandimplantsurgery center.com
Ihor J. Danko
660 Dover Center Road, Suite 127, Bay Village 440-899-9280 cleoms.com
Troy A. Frazee
7232 Pearl Road, Middleburg Heights 440-845-0555 westernreserveoms.com
Eric S. Fried
5825 Landerbrook Drive, Suite 125, Mayfield Heights 440-461-6390 alperin-fried.com
Allen K. Herpy
6770 Mayfield Road, Suite 420, Mayfield Heights 440-460-2820 chagrinvalleyoms.com
Michael J. Hoffman
57 Graham Road, Cuyahoga Falls 330-929-2808 fallsoralsurgery.com
Michael P. Horan
5155 Buehlers Drive, Suite 107, Medina 330-952-2015 frontierdentalohio.com/Medina-De ntist-Dr-Michael-Horan-DDS-MD-PhD-FACS-24608
Ashoo Khanuja
6701 Rockside Road, Suite 209, Independence 216-328-1234 drkhanujaddsmd.com
Robert Klein
539 White Pond Drive, Suite C, Akron 330-836-2882 akronoralsurgerygroup.com
Jeffrey W. Kosman
5319 Meadows Lane Court, Sheffield Village 440-934-2626 cleoms.com
Donald P. Lewis, Jr. 7207 Hopkins Road, Mentor 440-255-3700 ohsurgery.com
Edward T. Marshall, Jr. 3075 Smith Road, Suite 102, Akron 330-670-0050 dredwardmarshall.com
John R. Mascaro
4230 State Route 306, Suite 350, Willoughby 440-946-2247 greatlakesjawandimplantsurgery center.com
Edward J. McDonnell 554 White Pond Drive, Suite B, Akron 330-836-2882 akronoralsurgerygroup.com
Thomas P. Murphy
28871 Center Ridge Road, Suite 104, Westlake 440-871-2201 cleoms.com
Matthew D. Pavlick
1551 South Water Street, Kent 330-678-6564 pavlickandreppas.com
Urban M. Picard
20006 Detroit Road, Suite 101, Rocky River 216-228-9000 cleoms.com
Gregory A. Plona
4350 Crocker Road, Suite 100, Westlake 440-871-3131 northcoastjawcenter.com
Raymond Plona III
4350 Crocker Road, Suite 100, Westlake 440-871-3131 northcoastjawcenter.com
Matthew A. Popper
5825 Landerbrook Drive, Suite 125, Mayfield Heights 440-461-6390 alperin-fried.com
Faisal Quereshy
3591 Reserve Commons Drive, Suite 300, Medina 330-721-2323 visagefacialsurgery.com
Serafim N. Reppas
1551 South Water Street, Kent 330-678-6564 www.pavlickandreppas.com
Daniel M. Schwartz
3690 Orange Place, Suite 111, Beachwood 216-464-1200 www.schwartzoms.com
Gary R. Schween
5002 Foote Road, Medina 330-725-8449 medinaoralsurgeons.com
Michael C. Shapiro
28871 Center Ridge Road, Suite 104, Westlake 440-871-2201 cleoms.com
Brian K. Smith 14701 Detroit Avenue, Suite 333, Lakewood 216-228-4232 briansmithoralsurgery.com
R. Neil Sundheimer 4181 Holiday Street North West, Canton 330-493-1605 www.jawandfacialsurgery.com
Erik D. Warren 5319 Meadow Lane Court, Sheffield Village 440-934-2626 cleoms.com
Andres Pinto 9601 Chester Avenue, Cleveland 440-623-7632 uhhospitals.org
Ivan Stojanov 2124 Cornell Road, Cleveland 216-368-0853 uhhospitals.org/doctors/Stojan ov-Ivan-1205275153
John W. Ballrick 28885 Center Ridge Road, Suite 203, Westlake 440-835-6113 ballrickorthodontics.com
Stephen J. Belli 1551 South Water Street, Kent 330-673-6411 bellistreitsmiles.com
Philip D. Bomeli 33695 Bainbridge Road, Suite 101, Solon 440-349-5885 solonorthodontics.com
Charles P. Canepa 20024 Detroit Road, Rocky River 440-331-1464 canepaortho.com
Carl Dietrich III 1690 West Exchange Street, Akron 330-864-2101 dietrichfamilyorthodontics.com
Celia E. Fenell 4568 Mayfield Road, Suite 203, South Euclid 216-291-9473 geaugasmiles.com
Charles P. Fenell 4568 Mayfield Road, Suite 203, South Euclid 216-291-9473 geaugasmiles.com
Marc T. Fried 29001 Cedar Road, Suite 670, Cleveland 440-449-5792 friedandrothortho.com
Felix Gen 5827 Mayfield Road, Mayfield Heights 440-442-3525 brace4success.com
Maria C. Haas 3500 West Market Street, Suite 1, Akron 330-576-4017 smilesforme.com
Kevin J. Hallgarth 46 East Streetsboro Street, Hudson 330-650-1119
Michael A. Jack 822 Portage Trail, Suite 1, Cuyahoga Falls 330-929-2853 mjackortho.com
George R. Kast 16580 Pearl Road, Strongsville 440-878-3384 kastorthodontics.com
Ronald P. Kolodziej 4597 Ridge Road, Brooklyn 216-741-1070 clevelandsmilestylers.com
Kenneth H. Lawrence 8857 Mentor Avenue, Mentor 440-974-2040 drlawrence.com
Alex Mellion 41 Baker Boulevard, Akron 330-867-2410 mellionortho.com
Joseph T. Mellion 41 Baker Boulevard, Akron 330-867-2410 mellionortho.com
Zachary J. Mellion 41 Baker Boulevard, Akron 330-867-2410 mellionortho.com
Craig Minich 8401 Chagrin Road, Suite 12, Chagrin Falls 440-708-0993 minichorthodontics.com
Paul S. Murphy 7288 Mentor Avenue, Mentor 440-946-0088 murphyortho.com
Casey O’Conor 35836 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville 440-327-9036 droconor.com
Samuel Papandreas 14200 Ridge Road, North Royalton 440-582-8585 drpapandreas.com
Stephan H. Parker
6519 Wilson Mills Road, Suite 100, Mayfield Village 440-442-4800 parkerbraces.com
Sharon R. Schmahl
1186 Bell Street, Chagrin Falls 440-338-5667 leaportho.com
Andrew W. Skorobatckyj
7444 State Road, Parma 440-842-8015 skororthodontics.com
George A. Souris
26777 Lorain Road, Suite 214, North Olmsted 440-734-1146 bracesbysouris.com
William D. Squires
20800 Westgate Mall, Suite 108, Fairview Park 440-331-0055 squireswilliamddds.business.site
Mindy J. Streem
6519 Wilson Mills Road, Mayfield Village 440-442-4800 parkerstreembraces.com
Laura Streit 1551 South Water Street, Kent 330-673-6411 bellistreitsmiles.com
Manish Valiathan 8600 Alexandria Drive, Suite B, Macedonia 330-467-2763 summitspecialists.com
Ira H. Weiss
3755 Orangle Place, Suite 100-A, Orange Village 216-292-6340 weissandtorortho.com
Reid Wenger 75 North Chillicothe Road, Aurora 330-995-9944 bracesbywenger.com
Ryan T. Wenger
5825 Landerbrook Drive, Suite 224, Mayfield Heights 440-442-0916 wengerortho.com
John White
9365 Olde Eight Road, Northfield Center 330-468-0607 smilesbywhite.com
Laura Adelman 9964 Vail Drive, Suite1, Twinsburg 330-425-1885 greatbeginningspd.com
Therese M. Bonamer 13477 Prospect Road, Suite 102, Strongsville 440-572-5437 bonamerdds.com
Jennifer Bryk-Hechko
8801 Brecksville Road, Suite 5, Brecksville 440-838-5445 brecksvillekids.com
Surabhi Chhibber 660 Dover Center Road, Suite 17, Bay Village 440-892-5556 bayvillagepeds.com
Carolyn B. Crowell
36855 American Way, Suite C, Avon 440-934-0149 drcrowell.com
Gerald Ferretti
2124 Cornell Road, Cleveland 216-844-3080 uhhospitals.org/find-a-doctor/ferret ti-gerald-12627
Margaret E. Ferretti
11000 Euclid Avenue, Suite 1200, Cleveland 216-844-3080 uhhospitals.org/doctors/Ferretti-Mar garet-1679860886
Jack Gerstenmaier
3094 West Market Street, Suite 260, Akron 330-867-5688 gerstenmaierdds.com
John H. Gerstenmaier, Jr. 3094 West Market Street, Suite 260, Fairlawn 330-867-5688 gerstenmaierdds.com
Daniel M. Gindi 8600 Alexandria Drive, Suite B, Macedonia 330-467-2763 summitspecialists.com
Eric Gordon 6789 Ridge Road, Suite 303, Parma 440-842-0909
Sonja A. Jarmoszuk 21590 Center Ridge Road, Suite B, Rocky River 440-333-4623 pediatricdentistrockyriver.com
Diana A. Kyrkos
660 Dover Center Road, Suite 17, Bay Village 440-892-5556 bayvillagepeds.com
Gregory C. Mertes 5655 Hudson Drive, Suite 300, Hudson 330-655-5437 mertesdental.com
Milton Ntragatakis 1824 Pearl Road, Brunswick 330-220-6363 brunswickkidds.com
Frank G. Radis
85 North Chillicothe Road, Aurora 330-562-2700 pediatricdentistryofaurora.com
Rockland A. Ray 26777 Lorain Road, Suite 600, North Olmsted 440-471-4187 rocklandraydds.com
Rebecca Robbins
1220 Som Center Road, Suite B, Mayfield Heights 440-442-5437 drrobbinspedo.com
Minda S. Rudnick
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Jane A. Silk 6200 Som Center Road, Suite D-11, Solon 440-248-1995 janesilkdds.com
Rajesh Vij 3523 Commercial Drive, Fairlawn 330-668-9977 dentist4kidz.com
Richard J. Bobulsky
7057 West 130th Street, Suite 203, Parma Heights 440-885-4200 bobulskyperiodonticsimplants.com
Thomas Bodnar
21851 Center Ridge Road, Suite 104, Rocky River 440-331-3044 bodnarperiodontics.com
Marcus A. Castro
3690 Orange Place, Suite 395, Beachwood 216-464-3456 drcastro.com
Christopher A. Connors
38530 Chester Road, Suite 100, Avon 440-471-4711 westshoreperiodontics.com
Rebecca B. Davis
29001 Cedar Road, Suite 450, Cleveland 440-461-3400 clevelandperio.com
Miguel DeFina
29001 Cedar Road, Suite 450, Cleveland 440-461-3400 clevelandperio.com
Roger A. Hess
29001 Cedar Road, Suite 450, Cleveland 440-461-3400 clevelandperio.com
Roger S. Karp
6789 Ridge Road, Suite 206, Parma 440-842-4090 cleveland-dentalimplants.com
Joseph A. Koberlein
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Hui-Jin Lee
1000 West Wallings Road, Suite B, Broadview Heights 440-546-1116
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Matthew J. Lemke
6505 Rockside Road, Suite 310, Independence 216-642-9111 morgandentalimplants.com
Joseph Locaffaro
727 Graham Road, Suite 1, Cuyahoga Falls 330-928-5551
Michael H. Morgan
6505 Rockside Road, Suite 310, Independence 216-642-9111 morgandentalimplants.com
Mark S. Obernesser
484 South Miller Road, Suite 200, Fairlawn 330-867-3320 akronperio.com
Luis Pires
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Sasha B. Ross
9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland 216-444-6907 my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/18215sasha-ross
Scott D. Sazima
26032 Detroit Avenue, Suite 8, Westlake 440-835-4600 westlakeperio.com
Barry A. Sogoloff
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David M. Sorboro 26777 Lorain Road, Suite 706, North Olmsted 440-979-0055 sorboroperio.com
Jason M. Streem
29001 Cedar Road, Suite 450, Cleveland 440-461-3400 clevelandperio.com
Clifford “Kip” Thomas
14050 Madison Avenue, Lakewood 216-221-5595 lakewoodperiodontics.com
Morris F. Wasylenki
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Gary E. Woznicki
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Everett Wu 26410 Center Ridge Road, Westlake 440-331-6116 highpointperio.com
Anthony Deliberato
24600 Detroit Road, Suite 200, Westlake 440-808-9809
Salvatore J. Esposito
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Kathryn M. Shroyer
25101 Detroit Road, Suite 410, Westlake 440-835-4848 westlakeprosthodontics.com
Michel G. Venot
10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland 216-368-3290 case.edu/dental/departments-pro grams/advanced-education-gener al-dentistry-aegd/aegd-facultystaff
Philip W. Wallace 36001 Euclid Avenue, Suite A-15, Willoughby 404-946-5484
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WILLIAM R NEMETH NEMETH FAMILY DENTAL CARE 5825 Landerbrook Drive, Suite 223 440-473-3836, nemethfamilydental.com
SPECIALTY: General family dentistry
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Comprehensive family dental care, including cosmetics, oral surgery, dental implants, root canals, Botox, Invisalign and pediatrics
WHAT SETS YOU APART: We have a multi-generation family of dentists who take personal care of our patients today and will continue to do so in the future. It is exciting to collaborate and share my experience and knowledge with my son and daughter-in-law, doctors Chris Nemeth and April Nemeth, to treat our patients’ oral health optimally.
EDUCATION: John Carroll University (BS), Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine (DDS), MetroHealth (GPR)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: American Dental Association, Ohio Dental
Association, Greater Cleveland Dental Society, Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, International College of Dentistry
TECHNOLOGIES: Digital radiographs and intraoral cameras, nitrous oxide, hospi tal grade MERV-13 and HEPA air filters
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: An associate clinical professor at Case Western Reserve University of Dental Medicine
MOST GRATIFYING PART OF YOUR WORK: I love the dentistry itself but the re lationship with patients is what really makes my day rewarding. As a general dentist, I can be part of keeping an entire family healthy and happy, from the great-grand parents down to the youngest child.
MISSION STATEMENT: We are proud of our reputation of offering honest and ethical treatment, tailored to each patient’s unique situation. Combining the best of modern den tistry with a fully personalized approach to care ensures you achieve a beautifully healthy, wonderful smile — and enjoy it for life!
15901 Hilliard Road, Lakewood 216-226-3800, drnikicochran.com
SPECIALTY: Cosmetic and family dentistry
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Veneers, whitening, Six Month Smiles, dental rehab
WHAT SETS HER APART: E xperience, continued education, technology and painless delivery
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science from John Carroll University; Doctor of Dental Surgery from The Ohio State University; Las Vegas Institute for Cos metic Dentistry; Spears Institute for Restorative Dentistry
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: American Dental Association, Ohio Den tal Association, Greater Cleveland Dental Society, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
TECHNOLOGIES: It is at Dr. Niki’s core to deliver amazing results by using superior materials and products with artistic ability and knowledge to exceed a patient’s expectations.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Dr. Niki coaches kids volleyball and basketball teams and helps with the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
MOST GRATIFYING PART OF YOUR WORK: Helping people improve their smiles and rid them of pain to increase their quality of life and have them smiling everyday.
SMILES BY DR. NIKI: JEANI BRECHBILL
TECHNOLOGIES:
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION:
MOST GRATIFYING PART OF THEIR WORK: Helping patients feel com fortable and confident about their smiles and coming to the dentist.
To create a quality-driven high-tech practice where providers and support staff can deliver quality care to patients in a friendly, safe and fun environment.
MISSION: Team Leatherman Care strives to deliver the utmost care and instruction to its patients so they can enjoy a lifetime of good oral health and well-being.
29473 Lorain Rd. North Olmsted 440-777-4444, dependabledental.net
SPECIALTY / General dentistry
SPECIAL INTERESTS / Family and cosmetic dentistry
WHAT SETS HIM APART / Technology, welcoming environment, patient-first care and customer service
EDUCATION / Bellarmine University (BA in Biology), The Ohio State University College of Dentistry (DDS) and Miami Valley Hospital (General Practice Residen cy) in which Dr. Fehring received an advanced education in oral surgery, pediatric dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, dental implants, prosthodontics and seda tion dentistry
TECHNOLOGIES / Digital radiographs, CEREC Primsecan (CAD/CAM) intraoral scanner, same day crowns, BIOLASE Dental Laser, Sure Smile clear aligners
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS / Ohio Dental Association, American Den tal Association, Lorain County Dental Society, Westshore Study
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT / Dr. Fehring coaches several youth soccer and basketball teams.
MOST GRATIFYING PART OF HIS WORK / When patients say they used to be afraid of coming to the dentist but now they look forward to it.
PHILOSOPHY / Dr. Fehring’s goal is to provide the highest standard of dental care to all his patients by helping them achieve optimal oralhealth with up-todate technology in a comfortable dental setting.
5395 Mayfield Road, Cleveland 440-442-4477, richardsfrankeldentistry.com
SPECIALTY: Comprehensive, cosmetic and family dentistry
SPECIAL INTERESTS: When Dr. Frankel is not doing dentistry, she enjoys spending time with her two children and husband, Dr. Jonathan Frankel, a facial plastic sur geon. She is also a competitive ice skater and enjoys lecturing on dentistry.
WHAT SETS HER APART: Dr. Margaret Richards Frankel is at the forefront of dental treatment modalities. Her patients describe her as innovative, thorough, tech-savvy, aesthetics-obsessed, knowledgeable and kind. She always takes the time to walk pa tients through diagnoses and possible treatment options, making them advocates in their own care.
EDUCATION: Bryn Mawr College (BA), Harvard University (post-baccalaureate), Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine (doctor of dental medicine, 2013)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: The Academy of General Dentistry, American Acad emy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Spear Education – visiting faculty, American Dental Asso ciation, Ohio Dental Association
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Dr. Frankel dedicates time and involvement nationally in the dental community and also enjoys volunteering with the nonprofits Medwish In ternational and Medworks, and is a supporter of the arts, including the Cleveland Ballet.
MOST GRATIFYING PART OF YOUR WORK: “I love working hard for my patients, nev er accepting treatment as ‘good enough,’ and I know there is always more to learn and that I must always pursue dental excellence. This is what makes me the passionate dentist I am today. I provide dedicated and motivated dentistry with an artistic flair.”
PHILOSOPHY: Our team of dedicated professionals pursues excellence in dentistry through artistry, attention to detail and a focus on comprehensive and aesthetic den tistry. We strive to make a lasting impact on a person’s oral health and overall health and well-being at any age by creating more confident, enduring smiles.
20150 Center Ridge Road, Rocky River 440-331-8585, rockyriversmiles.com
SPECIALTY: Family, cosmetic and implant dentistry
SPECIAL INTERESTS: General, cosmetic, implant and comprehensive restor ative dentistry, including oral surgery, Krystal Klear aligners and implant sup ported dentures and bridges.
WHAT SETS YOU APART: Dr. Heibili strives to listen to patients’ needs and concerns by explaining procedures and options, and allowing questions regard ing individual treatment.
EDUCATION: Xavier University (BS), The Ohio State University College of Dentistry (DDS), Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, Residency. Dr. Heibili received advanced education in oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics and comprehensive full mouth rehabilitations, as well as Shatkin First Advanced Im plant training, Las Vegas and Panke Institutes for cosmetic and comprehensive dentistry.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: American and Ohio Dental Association, Greater Cleveland Dental Society, International Association of Mini Dental Implants, Academy of General Dentistry.
TECHNOLOGIES: Hepa and UV air filtration in each treatment room, en suring the highest level of safety protocols. Dr. Heibili strives to use superior materials and products, including using state-of-the art dental laboratories that deliver results exceeding patient expectations.
MOST GRATIFYING PART OF YOUR WORK: Changing patients’ lives by giving them the confidence to smile again, as well as improving their quality of life and the ability to chew food again!
63 Graham Road, Suite 3, Cuyahoga Falls 330-752-1300, drmarinoassociates.com
SPECIALTY: General Dentistry
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Facial esthetics
WHAT SETS HER APART: Locally owned and family operated, our unique stateof-the-art facilities have over 30 years of experience delivering a wide range of quality services conveniently and at an affordable price.
EDUCATION: Capital University, summa cum laude, The Ohio State University Col lege of Dentistry, Metro Health Medical Center General Practice residency, DentaSpa Comprehensive Advanced Training in Botox and dermal fillers
TECHNOLOGIES: 3D cone beam imaging, full mouth rehabilitation utilizing implants and chrome technology, digital radiography, BOTOX, dermal fillers & SkinMedica
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: International Academy of Facial Esthetics, American Association of Women Dentists, Ohio State University Dental Alumni Association
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Fill This House, a local nonprofit that assists youth aging out of foster care by providing basic furnishings to start their adult life.
MOST GRATIFYING PART OF YOUR WORK: The reward and privilege of being a part of restoring and treating the whole face to recapture a patient’s youthful appearance while bringing them a renewed sense of confidence.
MISSION STATEMENT: Our practice delivers state-of-the-art dentistry at an affordable price because we believe everyone deserves quality dental care. Our team includes a board-certified oral surgeon, orthodontist and general dentists that keep current with the latest technologies including implant placement and restoration.
4647 Ridge Road, Brooklyn 216-400-9050, drnassifassociates.com
SPECIALTY: General dentistry
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Dental implant placement and restoration
WHAT SETS HIM APART: For nearly three decades, Dr. Nassif’s award-win ning offices have been serving the greater Cleveland area by providing all dental services conveniently under one roof making their treatments simple and affordable.
EDUCATION: The Ohio State University, Loyola University of Chicago Col lege of Dentistry, Evanston Hospital GPR, Thommen Implant Placement cer tification
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Thommen Implant Placement continuing education course sponsor
TECHNOLOGIES: 3D cone beam, digital X-rays, Invisalign, CEREC, BO TOX, dermal fillers, PDO Smooth & Lifting Threads, Sculptra, collagen biostimulation
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Dedicated bi-monthly local soup kitchen volunteer
MOST GRATIFYING PART OF YOUR WORK: Dr. Nassif enjoys being able to transform a patient’s smile affordably using dental implants to provide a long-term predictable solution that renews their self-confidence.
33001 Solon Road, Suite 201, Solon 440-248-2035, dentalcareofsolon.com
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Sports and cosmetic
WHAT SETS HIM APART: Dr. Patton wants his patients to be comfortable with everyone in the office and the procedure. He takes the time to explain steps in detail both before and during the procedure to help reduce anxiety.
EDUCATION: BBowling Green State University (BS), The Ohio State University College of Dentistry (DDS), Veteran’s Administration Medical Center (residency
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry; Academy of General Dentistry; American Dental Association; Ohio Dental Association; Greater Cleveland Dental Society
TECHNOLOGIES: VELscope Vx screening system, all-digital X-rays, scanner
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Several medical mission trips
MOST GRATIFYING PART OF HIS WORK: Working with all of the people. Through the years, many of Dr. Patton’s patients have come to feel like like family. Marriages, births, watching children grow, suffering with loss. Dr. Patton has been a part of their lives.
MISSION STATEMENT: Dr. Patton considers the patient relationship to be critical to the care he provides. His staff takes the time to get to know patients and the care they need.
9000 Town Centre, Suite A, Broadview Hts. 440-838-4480, hjpetroffdds.com, info@hjpetroffdds.com
SPECIALTY: General dentistry
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Laser, implant and family dentistry
WHAT SETS HER APART: An ongoing commitment to helping patients by using the most efficient technology including all-digital X-rays, intraoral camer as, VELscope cancer screenings and the high-tech Solea laser that replaces the traditional dental drill.
EDUCATION: Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Academy of General Dentistry, Cleveland Dental Society
TECHNOLOGIES: Solea hard and soft tissue laser, VELscope oral cancer screening, digital radiology
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Dr. Petroff and her husband are known throughout the community as owners of a popular indoor cycling and group training facility.
MOST GRATIFYING PART OF YOUR WORK: Dr. Petroff likes getting to know generations of patients while using knowledge and technology to perfect their oral health. She also likes treating nervous patients, especially children.
PHILOSOPHY: Dr. Petroff places great emphasis on truly getting to know people and making them feel comfortable about dental care through her warm personality, gentle touch and extensive experience.
25200 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 230, Beachwood 216-641-9090, drrzepka.com
SPECIALTY: Family, cosmetic and implant dentistry
SPECIAL INTERESTS: General dentistry, pediatrics, comprehensive restorable den tistry, cosmetic, crown and bridge, implants, root canals, dental extractions, snore appliances as well as dentures and partials. Dr. Rzepka also enjoys flying airplanes, scuba diving, skiing, skydiving, motorcycle riding, target shooting and 3D printing.
WHAT SETS HIM APART: Dr. Rzepka uses the most advanced technologies in cluding low-noise drills, impression-free impressions with 3D scanning, Digital Panorex,
EDUCATION: The Ohio State University, Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Implant Lecturer, President of Hillcrest Dental Study Club
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Dr. Rzepka has been an instructor at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine for 22 years and is also involved with the Solon Citizens Police Academy.
WHAT MAKES HIM INTERESTING: Dr. Rzepka uses the most advanced technologies including low-noise drills, impression-free impressions with 3D scanning, Digital Panorex, CBCT CAT scanning, low-radiation digital X-rays, implants, sleep apnea devices and night guards.
MOST GRATIFYING PART OF YOUR WORK: Being able to make a pa tient feel comfortable with his/her dental experience so they can smile with confidence.
MISSION STATEMENT: Dedicated to excellence for over 30 years, Rzepka Dental is happy to “cater to cowards” with progressive methods and a caring approach.
525 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls 440-247-9220, chagrindentist.com drmeganshiga@yahoo.com
SPECIALTY: General dentistry
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Cosmetic and comprehensive restorative dentistry
WHAT SETS HER APART: Dr. Shiga truly enjoys all aspects of dentistry and loves coming into the office every day. She values her patients’ oral health first and foremost and strives to always provide impeccable care coupled with a fair and per sonable approach.
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science, John Carroll University; Doctor of Dental Surgery, The Ohio State University
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, Greater Cleveland Dental Society
TECHNOLOGIES: Primescan intraoral scanner and CEREC milling unit for same-day crowns, CariVu transilluminating camera, digital radiographs, VEL scope device to screen for oral cancer, intraoral cameras and nitrous oxide
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Dr. Shiga volunteers for Medworks, Give Kids a Smile Day and by educating various children’s classrooms.
MOST GRATIFYING PART OF HER WORK: Changing a patient’s life by improving their oral and systemic health in addition to building a positive long-lasting relationship.
PHILOSOPHY: The goal at Dentistry of Chagrin is to serve and protect the patient’s interests and to provide the highest quality oral health care to them.
SIKORA FAMILY DENTISTRY
23755 Lorain Road, North Olmsted 440-779-8730, drsikora.com
SPECIALTY: General dentistry
SPECIAL INTERESTS: General dentistry, pediatrics, cosmetic, crown and bridge, Invisalign restoring dental implants, root canals, dental extractions, snore appliances as well as dentures and partials
WHAT SETS THEM APART: Delivering painless dentistry and working very hard to make sure patients are comfortable and enjoy a positive experience.
EDUCATION: Christine Sikora: Shawnee State University, registered dental hygienist; The Ohio State University, doctorate of dental surgery; William Sikora: John Carroll University, bachelor’s in biology and chemistry; The Ohio State University, doctor of dental surgery
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, Greater Cleveland Dental Association
TECHNOLOGIES: Digital impressions, Digital radiographs, Intraoral imaging, and all the cutting-edge restorative materials
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Several medical mission trips
MOST GRATIFYING PART OF YOUR WORK: Developing close relation ships with their patients by restoring their trust and personal confidence and by decreasing their fear. Improving one’s health through dentistry.
MISSION STATEMENT: Providing quality dentistry in a comfortable environment. We treat the whole person not just the teeth.
STRONGSVILLE DENTAL & LASER AESTHETICS 14783 Pearl Road, Strongsville 440-238-1300, dentiststrongsville.com, strongsvilledentalassoc@yahoo.com
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Laser dentistry, sleep apnea/snoring dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, IV sedation pain-free dental options, Lumineers, Whitening for Life, Botox and aesthetic laser treatments
WHAT SETS HIM APART: Strongsville Dental & Laser Aesthetics’ modern office includes a full complement of state-of-the-art equipment offering unparalleled precision and less invasive treatments. The Surgically Clean Air™ technology offers the safest and healthiest dental environment for patients. The staff is highly trained and experienced and the office’s therapy dogs, Laser and Mercu ry, offer the most unique warmth and stress-free dental experience.
EDUCATION: Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Class of 1994; Lumineer Certification, 2007; IV Sedation Residency, Duquesne University, Mylan School of Pharmacy, 2012; Dental Sleep Medicine Residency, Tufts University, 2015; Botox Training for Health Care Professionals, American Academy of Facial Esthetics, 2018
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Asso ciation, Greater Cleveland Dental Society, American Academy of Facial Esthetics and the Dental Organization of Conscious Sedation, Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs
TECHNOLOGIES: Fotona’s LightWalker laser, Surgically Clean Air™ technology
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Strongsville Dental & Laser Aesthetics sponsors local youth sports teams, Providence House and various Christian charities.
MOST GRATIFYING PART OF YOUR WORK: Seeing a patient transition from a place of pain or deflated self-esteem — all conditions resulting from compromised oral health or aesthetics that we address daily — to one of healing, wellness and confidence.
MISSION
ADVANCED DENTAL CARE & AESTHETICS
4780 Clague Road, North Olmsted 440-777-2757, ohdentalcare.com, info@ohdentalcare.com
SPECIAL INTERESTS: Sedation dentistry, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, digital dentistry, Invisalign, dental sleep medicine
WHAT SETS THEM APART: Utilization of the highest level of safety protocols. The ability to use IV sedation and the latest technologies to treat decades of avoidance caused by fear and anxiety, often in a single visit.
EDUCATION: Dr. Steven Walters: University of Michigan School of Dentistry; Dr. Barjesh Bath-Walters: CWRU School of Dental Medicine. Both doctors completed advanced training with residencies at Metro Hospital, and Dr. Steven has held his IV sedation license since 2006.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Cleveland Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Amer ican Dental Society of Anesthesiology, International Implant Association, West Shore Study Clu
TECHNOLOGIES: CEREC (same-day crowns), digital impressions, digital X-rays, CBCT (Cone beam computerized tomography),intraoral cameras, CariVu (used for accurate early decay diagnosis)
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Both doctors treat patients at Medworks free dental clinics and provide care for patients in need through the ODA Dental OPTIONS program.
MOST GRATIFYING PART OF YOUR WORK: Helping patients regain their confidence and quality of life by regaining the ability and desire to smile..
PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
9964 Vail Drive #1 Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 330-425-1885 greatbeginningspd.com info@greatbeginningspd.com
For more than 20 years, Dr. Laura Adelman has provided infants and children with evidence-based oral health care in a fun, supportive environment at Great Beginnings Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Laura recognizes and enhances the relationship between a child’s airway, sleep and dental development. She is proud to have been an early adopter of laser dentistry for children and offers a full range of minimally invasive dentistry options for her patients, including SMART fillings, Hall crowns and SDF treatments. Dr. Laura works in partnership with caregivers to ensure optimal outcomes in airway and oral health through nutrition and preventative dentistry education. Dr. Laura and team welcome children of all abilities to enjoy a great beginning to a lifetime of health and smiles!
CHARLES AND IAN CANEPA
CANEPA ORTHO
20024 Detroit Road, Rocky River 440-331-1464, canepaortho.com
150 Cooper Foster Park E., Lorain 440-233-8546, canepaortho.com
At Canepa Ortho, we provide orthodontic solutions to suit your lifestyle and personal preferences. Specializing in innovative treatment for all ages, it’s never too late or even too early for Dr. Canepa and team to help patients achieve beautiful, confident smiles.
We’re excited to announce that Ian Canepa will be joining the growing family practice in January. Together, doctors Charles and Ian Canepa will deliver orthodontic care in the Rocky River and Lorain/Amherst areas.
Contact our Rocky River or Lorain office to schedule a complimentary consultation and find the best personalized care for your orthodontic needs.
528 Portage Trail Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221 330-633-6420 clevelandsmilecenter.com
Cleveland Smile Center is a family-owned dental practice that operates in Aurora, Cuyahoga Falls and a new office in Westlake.
As founder and CEO, Dr. Sam Glick has built a world-class dental practice using state-of-the-art technology. The Cleveland Smile Center Team strives to provide care to the community of Northeast Ohio.
“Our goal is to find the right balance between advanced dental techniques and creating a positive patient experience where Ohio comes home to smile,” says Dr. Glick.
In addition to his training in general dentistry, Dr. Glick has a special interest in cosmetic procedures, orthodontics and oral surgery including dental implantology. Dr. Glick is currently pursuing a fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry, a selective and prestigious honor reflective of his commitment to ongoing continuing education.
26777 Lorain Road, Suite 500 North Olmsted 440-734-7300 viennadentalandaesthetics.com
Vienna Dental and Aesthetics has been serving the West Shore area for 30 years. This modern beach-themed office with memory foam patient chairs gently serves patients of all ages with an emphasis on prevention, implants and cosmetic dentistry. Complete facial rejuvenation starts with a smile makeover and can include Botox, Juvederm and Obagi skincare if desired.
Vienna Dental and Aesthetics uses highly effective antimicrobials and disinfectants on a daily basis, and more intensive deep applications on a monthly basis. HEPA/ultraviolet air purification systems are in continual use, providing additional safety throughout the office and treatment areas.
“We use state-of-the-art technology in a calming environment
address the individual needs of each patient,” says Dr. Vienna.
hope you will schedule some time at the beach soon.”
When Zack Boera listed his rental property for sale in Newburgh Heights, he knew about filing an application with the city’s building department for a point-of-sale inspection, but he wasn’t sure what “damage” would result from the interi or/exterior examination of a property he had maintained for his tenants over the years.
“It was an older house, and I had done a lot of work on it over the years,” Boera relates. “It was in good shape, and I knew there would be some things that would
have to be taken care of, but I assumed they would be little things — not crazy.”
Anyone who’s been in a real estate transaction with a hope for “no surprises” would understand why Boera’s situation unraveled into a frustrating chain of events. The inspector visited his home, doled out a ticker list of violations and an estimated price tag for each. Boera was obligated to put that money into an escrow account, then complete repairs before he could get the funds back. That basically meant ear marking double the cost of repairs.
But when the inspector returned to re view repairs and confirm that all violations were addressed, he cited the fence. Yet another violation for Boera to manage and finance before his home could close for the buyer. “All of a sudden, we are trying to close, and I have to spend another $5,000 to put a fence up,” he says.
Another pain point is that many of the initial violations could have been rectified with less-expensive repairs vs. replace ments. For example, some windows were missing screens, and the city mandated that
The Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS® explores how point-of-sale inspections can hinder transactions and what progressive cities are doing to alleviate burdens on sellers and buyers.
Boera replace the entire window. A kitchen door had some gouges and scratches on the corners, and a replacement was required rather than a fix.
“It held up the sale of the property, and then it also cut into my profit on the house because there were unexpected costs we didn’t plan for,” Boera says.
Lack of consistency is Boera’s problem with the system. Inspectors interpret viola tions differently. Municipal inspectors are not required to be licensed or accredited like independent, general home inspectors. Not all cities require a point-of-sale inspec tion, and requirements vary depending on where you live.
And to be clear, a point-of-sale inspec tion is not a general home inspection.
“Point-of-sale inspections are city man dated and must occur before a property can transfer, and they are conducted by cities,” explains Jamie McMillen, vice president of government affairs for the Akron Cleveland Association of REALTORS® (ACAR). “The cities are doing them under the guise of health and safety for the public, but what we see is that they can become a barrier to home ownership.”
There were so many great homes in my price range, but I knew I could not consider homes in cities with a pointof-sale escrow. Student loans made it very challenging for me to save money for a down payment and other expenses like paying for an appraisal, private inspection, etc. I would have had to wait years longer before having enough savings to cover escrow in addition to everything else. I like my home in Akron, but my options were limited to cities in my price range without that policy.
As a real estate investor, Kevin Stewart has purchased single and multifamily homes in several states, mostly California — and now in the Cleveland market. Point of sale inspections exist in small pockets across the United States. However, some of the most onerous exist in Northeast Ohio. “I wasn’t expecting it,” he says.
Stewart works with Realtor Seth Task of The Task Team, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Reality, who is also a member of the Board of Directors of the National Associations of REALTORS®.
“I’ve never seen this before,” Stewart says, relating that he chose the Cleveland area because there were opportunities to invest in more properties to expand his portfolio. But there were some barriers because of point-of-sale inspections.
“The cities think they are doing residents a favor because they are making sure the outsides of buildings are taken care of, but we don’t have that problem here [in the San Francisco Bay Area],” he says. “We saw some violations on listings that added up to $25,000 or $30,000, and we didn’t even look at those. “And each city is different, so you never know which inspector you are going to get.”
Stewart says, “We had to do some ma neuvering, trying to find properties without the extra cost from the inspections, and that became tricky.”
Task points out that communities’ in tention to protect housing stock quality by implementing the point-of-sale inspections just doesn’t play out in real life. “If you ask the municipality, they will say it’s a way of maintaining a vibrant housing stock in good condition without blight,” he says. “That was disproven during the mortgage meltdown because a point-of-sale inspection is no way to prevent blight if you are not maintaining the integrity of the entire community and only those that are selling. What about the person living next door who has owned the house for 30 years and does not maintain it and rarely does their landscaping?”
Again, not all municipalities have these inspections in place, and they are largely im plemented in communities in the inner-ring and eastern suburbs of Cleveland, with some into Summit County. “Mayfield Heights,
complexity in an already substantial activi ty in a person’s life.”
Shaker Heights, Cleveland Heights — most of the ‘Heights’ have them, and some include escrow or are just exterior,” Task explains.
Task thinks a positive, effective model is that of communities like Lakewood and Beachwood. “They have a defined process for regular inspections of the exterior of homes as they appear from the street,” he says.
This way, inspections truly maintain the beauty of a community and its housing stock as opposed to reserving the review of violations to sellers alone. As Task points out, if only sellers are required to get the inspections, how does that help the com munity at large if longtime homeowners are not held to the same standards?
Lakewood, Task says, divides the city into four quadrants and each is inspected every four years. There are no point of sale inspections on owner-occupied properties. If the home was a rental, there is a required inspection policy before transfer. “That way, their inspectors are not bogged down,” he explains. “Because what can happen is when the market is hotter, you don’t have enough inspectors, and it can take many weeks to get an inspection. And then if there are violations, they have to be repaired, and the inspector has to go back. That delays closing, and people have lives and jobs, and they have to arrange movers. How is a real estate market supposed to work effectively?”
What can happen when a municipality loosens its point-of-sale inspection policy? “Garfield Heights removed escrow several years ago and does exterior inspections only and you can see, when they did that, within two to three years compared to a neighboring community, what happened in terms of the returns in the housing market,” Task says. “There was a legitimate return of values.”
Cost is a big factor impeding home clos ings if a point-of-sale inspection produces multiple, expensive violations. A seller can write in the real estate contract that the buyer will assume violations, which can mean responsibility for posting escrow and paying for repairs. Consider a buyer who has saved enough for a minimal down payment and closing costs. Discovering that another $5,000 or more is required to complete the deal could kill it.
When someone is buying or selling a home, they could be going through a major life experience — a death, birth, divorce, new job or job loss,” McMillen says. “You don’t know what is going on in a person’s life, and if you are forced to sell or buy, a point-of-sale inspection only adds to the
Jeannet Wright is the legislative com mittee chair for ACAR and an agent with FASS Real Estate Services in Shaker Heights, which has a point-of-sale inspection re quirement. “Point-of-sale inspections can deter or hinder FHA buyers from being eligible to purchase a home,” she says, pointing to FHA buyers.
These government-insured FHA loans are easier to qualify for, require a lower down payment and credit score and usually have lower closing costs. The goal is to give respon sible potential homeowners an opportunity to live the American Dream. Specifically, down payments can be as low as 3.5%, and credit scores can skim the 620 level.
“Depending on the municipality, if there is a point-of-sale escrow requirement the buyers must assume, those monies are need ed upfront, and repairs have to be finished before you can get that money back,” Wright says. “So, you actually need double.”
This amounts to more out-of-pocket cash for buyers who are pinching pennies to save for the minimal down payment and closing.
Task says, “[The inspections] are a barrier to homeownership. If a seller will not bring
a house to a violation-free status prior to the transfer, then the buyer — depending on the community — must unequivocally assume the violations and make the repairs within a certain period of time, which is usually 90 days.”
“You can’t change the law of economics,” Task says. “If you have a law that limits the pool of buyers, whether they are investors or owner-occupants, you are reducing the value of your community. I have buyers who love a house in a community and can’t buy it because they can’t place escrow or they do not want to deal with the vio lations. They want to handle the work in their own time.”
Euclid is a case study in how a com munity can elevate values and make homeownership more accessible to buyers. It removed its escrow requirement and financial verification process. And now, sellers can choose an exterior or interior/ exterior inspection.
Previously, sellers complete the pointof-sale application, which is valid for one year. Within 30 days of the expiration, they can request an extension if they are close to a sale. “They could fix the home and sell it violation-free or sell it and have the buyers assume the violations,” explains Kristal Grida, assistant to the mayor in Euclid.
I just had a point of sale inspection on my dad’s house, everything they found was expensive: Driveway Apron, Central A/C had corrosion, so that had to be replaced. I wrote to the commissioner and asked him to look at the apron and offer some options. There were no uneven areas, no trip hazards, it was just old. I further explained that I’m a disabled senior in a wheelchair, and I can’t afford a new apron. He never answered. The buyer has already backed out, and I’m out $6000.
Escrow was required, as was proof of finances, which as Grida says, “Are good for that day because things change.”
The city met with McMillen and ACAR and learned more about how changes to the point-of-sale requirements might in crease home ownership and values. During the past number of years, some of the hous ing stock that might have gone to investors who potentially had more resources to take on the cost of repairs than first-time home buyers.
“We found through working with ACAR that we were trying to attract people who want to move into a home, live there, im prove it and make it their home for a long time, but the escrow requirement was a bar rier,” says Mayor Kirsten Holzheimer Gail.
Gail relates her own experience when she and her husband moved to Euclid. “We bought our house and didn’t have extra money to put into escrow,” she says. “We were thrilled to be able to buy a home, and we bought an older one that needed repairs. If we had to put that money in
escrow, we wouldn’t have been able to make the improvements to the home.
“In essence, the people who had money to buy were maybe the LLCs or people flip ping homes, and that was not our intended buyer,” Gail says. “The city would like to do what it can to encourage home purchasing by those who want to occupy their home and enjoy the City of Euclid.
The city was sensitive to some residents’ perspectives that the existing process protected values. And a council meeting open to the public allowed an opportunity to explain what ACAR showed through home values studies and anecdotal feed back. “There were a lot of longtime Euclid residents that felt comforted that we were doing escrow because they felt like buyers would have the money to fix violations,” Grida says. “But we know that financial security and escrow don’t ensure the work will get done, so we shared this informa tion so everyone would understand.”
Since lifting escrow, proof of finances and giving sellers the choice of exterior
inspections or inside/outside, home values have increased, Gail reports. The updates may have contributed to the increased home values., as well. The last triannual appraisal from Cuyahoga County showed an 18% increase, above the county average. “We have also seen a change from some properties that were previously rentals and are now owner-occupied,” she says.
Gail adds, “We have been working on a number of initiatives to increase attraction to Euclid as a community, and we have seen increased interest in houses. Sales have gone up, we’ve seen a lot of investment in homes, a record number of housing per mits — even from existing owners wanting to improve their homes. We are certainly happy about that.”
Are point-of-sale inspections fair? It depends how they are conducted. A federal court class action suit against the City of Bedford ruled that enforced point of sales and presale programs that require citizens to pass arbitrary, warrantless inspections (in terior) before selling a home is a violation of Fourth Amendment rights. For instance, in Bedford, the city claimed it could block home sales because of architectural style and detail, color and lack of orderly appearance.
Bedford enacted a freeze on its in spections. Now, they are voluntary and performed upon written request.
“Our call to action is that we want consumers to share their stories — it can
hurt local real estate markets if you have lower home sale prices, lower property tax values…and likely that could be because of escrow,” McMillen says.
She applauds Euclid and others that are rolling back policies. “They’re making homeownership more achievable,” Mc Millen says.
As Task says, there’s value in periodic home inspections — the mailman’s per spective from the street, exterior only—on a regular basis, and not just for sellers. And, buyers should get a general home inspection to assure their purchase is a good investment.
Wright encourages, “Work with your municipality to look at their point-of-sale requirements and come up with another way to ensure that the housing stock is safe, sanitary, running well — but not in such a way that it penalizes buyers and sellers at the time of transfer.”
Our point-of-sale inspection was requested, and rehab work began. The city was in and out for months. Once completed, we called for a reinspection. The city said we would then need a new POS inspection to be completed! The new report indicated many more items that had to be repaired. We were supposed to close in mid-April, but the actual close date was not until two months later! The office help was uneducated as to the rules and never returned calls or emails unless we added a supervisor to the email.
In 2019, the Ohio REALTORS® commissioned the University of Cincinnati to study the potential impact that Point of Sale Inspection policies have on the local real estate market. This study compared cities with a POS inspection policy to similar cities without a point-of-sale policy. The results are in. While perhaps well-intentioned, point-of-sale inspections may have a negative impact on a community.
Municipalities with POS inspections have higher vacancy rates than municipalities without inspections.
> Municipalities with POS inspections were found to have an average vacancy rate of 12.1% compared to 9.7% for municipalities without inspections in 2017.
Municipalities with POS inspections have slower rates of housing transactions per 1,000 households, on average, over the years 2010-2017.
> The overall average for POS municipalities was a rate of approximately 34 transactions or sales per 1,000 households. Conversely, non-POS municipalities had a rate of approximately 47 sales per 1,000 households.
POS inspections are correlated to decreased sales prices.
> For the years 2000 to 2018, POS inspections are correlated with decreased sales prices. Point-of-sale Ordinances are associated with an 18% decrease in transaction price.
> The impact of POS ordinances on sales price was found to be more than four times the impact of a recession.
Municipalities with POS inspections had fewer transactions per 1,000 households in 2017, compared to municipalities without inspection requirements.
> Regression analysis on the rate of transactions per 1,000 households in 2017 revealed that areas with POS inspections had 19 fewer transactions per 1,000 households than in areas without POS inspections. Transactions occurring with sales prices below the 2017 median price had a negative relationship with transaction rate and resulted in 11 fewer transactions.
Municipalities with POS inspections have lower median and average sales prices.
> The average sale price for transactions occurring under a POS inspection was $162,559, while the average sale price for all transactions without inspections was $186,456.
> The median sale price for areas with POS inspections was lower than the median price for homes in areas without inspection ordinances — at $135,000 for POS and $149,706 for non-POS.
The age of the property and sale year impacted the selling price.
> Regression results found that as the age of the house increases by 10 years, the sales price declines by 0.1 percent.
> Properties sold during recessions had a negative relationship to sales price. If the sale took place during a recession, the price was approximately 4.3% lower than a nonrecession year.
Municipalities with POS inspections have lower percentages of individuals with a bachelor’s degree or higher, as well as higher unemployment rates, than those without POS inspections.
> Approximately 34% of the population age 25 years and older in municipalities with POS inspections have obtained a bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to 35.3% of municipalities without inspections in 2017.
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If you’re anything like me, you probably look at your home from time to time and think about some of the things that you would like to update or change. Maybe you’d like to freshen up a space with a new coat of paint, add an addition for your growing family, create a home office or more open spaces or
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CUSTOM BARS. Next-level mudrooms with drop-spot storage and a place for pets. Dedicated suites for grandparents. These are a few of the thoughtful spaces being built into homes — along with warmer finishes and welcoming textures — as the house has evolved into a lifestyle-focused environment that suits multitasking households. Here’s a look at what’s on the scene from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) home remodeling professionals.
“People want to develop systems in their homes that work and that they can maintain easily,” says Katherine Kiczek, designer, Hurst Design Build Remodel. Case in point: the mudroom entry with more storage, more conveniences and more space in general.
“We’re creating that drop zone so when the kids come into the house, they know where to put away their stuff and it’s easy for them to access that space.”
Pat Hurst, owner and CEO of Hurst Design Build Remodel, says flexible spaces like a mudroom/laundry area are important for active households and, in fact, an even more popular ask these days than the home office. Desks with
computer stations and spots to wallmount iPads are worked into mudrooms. So are dog food stations or pet showers. “It’s all based on the unique circumstances of the family,” he says.
Because many homes were built with a front door and garage entrance and lack a high-traffic and roomy side entry, carving out the space can be a priority. As for the four-legged friends, pot-fillers at baseboard level are convenient for water dishes, says Michelle Bortolotto, senior designer at Cabinet S-Top Inc. “If you want to pamper your pet, anything is possible,” she says.
Open kitchen spaces are in demand, and while light-and-bright cabinets are a common request, Ken Perrin of Artistic Renovations says clients are going bold. Specifically, one home he’s working on in Lakewood features deep, Irish green cabinetry, “which is really popular,” he says. Soft greens are also coming online and more prevalent. “We’re mixing cabinet colors — uppers and lowers,” he adds. “That might include a soft green base cabinet and an upper in white, or reverse.”
Gray cabinets are on the outs, Bortolotto says. “We are moving away from those.”
Black hardware pops on light cabinets and an ebony island offsets ivory in other
parts of the kitchen. “We are also doing lower cabinets that are white with lowers that are a deep black, and that can also be applied to a china hutch to really accent it,” Perrin says. “When done well, it’s a stunning look.”
Decluttering and finding “hidden storage” is also a priority, Kiczek says. “Lately, I’ve seen concealed storage like a kitchen backsplash that slides and behind it are shelves. There are creative ways to find more space and keep the look minimal.”
Butler pantries — also referred to as catering kitchens — are on the rise.
“We are redesigning kitchens to incorporate that walk-in pantry where you can house appliances, and it’s not just a pantry with shelves,” Kiczek says. “Some are soundproof so you can run the blender without waking up the children, and everything is in its place. Think Kardashian. They’re pantries on steroids.”
While the open kitchen-dining area is a longtime desire among homeowners with choppy floor plans, people are more strategic about exactly how open the main living area of a home is these days. “We still see people opening up spaces and wanting an open concept, but not like before,” says Lori Bryant of HTZ Construction Inc. “There is some divide because people understand they want space for an office or an ability to close off areas of the home.”
Recessed lighting and statement fixtures are on the scene — larger pendants with texture and basket weave. “With our projects, we encourage people to overdo
it with lighting and then we add dimmers so they can tone it down in the evening,” Bryant says, adding that fixtures are popping up in “defined spaces” like open shelving, under cabinets, in toe kicks and on sconces over windows.
Perrin says today’s undercabinet LED tape lighting allows for clean-lined cabinets. “What’s nice about it is you do not need trim on the bottom to cover the fixtures, so it’s a cleaner look,” Perrin says.
Kiczek says the latest fixtures are 1970s-inspired — “woven, beaded, natural fibers,” she says. “We’re creating layered lighting plans. Everyone wants multiple ways to light their rooms, and with LED there is so much flexibility for accent lighting.”
Quartzite is more accessible and affordable than in the past, and Bryant sees a move toward this hard surface versus granite or engineered quartz that is human-made.
“There are some unique and beautiful designs with pretty veining, and it is becoming more popular now because they have improved the mining techniques,” she says. “Where it used to take like 20 days to get it off the side of a mountain, now they can cut it out in more like 20 hours.”
Bryant says the natural stone has appeal and “it’s like having a little bit of a museum in your house — something that was just on the side of a mountain and now it’s in your kitchen.”
In-law suites are gaining popularity, Perrin says. “Some are add-ons and others are built into the existing structure — some are a combination,” he says of how families are finding or creating space. For example, he has repurposed a family room into a primary suite for the parents and added a dormer to the upstairs primary bedroom to accommodate a bathroom for the grandparents. “For cost purposes, we try to work within the existing footprint,” he says.
After a long run of gray as the goto neutral, things are warming up and colors are back.
“The grays are down-trending and although whites are always in style, we are seeing warmer tones — green is up and coming — and natural woods in cooler tones,” Kiczek says.
The warming trend extends into hardware selection with materials like soft brushed gold, Perrin points out. Mixing and matching adds interest.
“If you do brushed gold on the faucets with black accents on handles — or black cabinet hardware on a light cabinet — you are mixing color and texture and it really highlights everything,” he says, calling hardware the “jewelry of the house.”
We still see people opening up spaces and wanting an open concept, but not like before. There is some divide because people understand they want space for an office or an ability to close off areas of the home.
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200 attendees honored the region’s best in the business during the National Association of Remodeling Industry (NARI) Greater Cleveland Chapter’s annual Evening of Excellence, held June 23 at the Aviator Event Center and Pub in Cleveland. During the event, NARI members and other home improvement professionals from throughout Northeast Ohio paid tribute to the recipients of the 2022 CotY (Contractor of the Year) Awards for demonstrating excellence in their craft.
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Willoughby, OH 44094-7804 440-571-5012, blegrand.com
THROUGH from start to finish. Careful planning of your home improvement projects will enable you to update your home, increase the value of your investment and customize your living space, all for a lot less than the cost of a new home.
CAREFULLY. What repairs are needed? What improvements would you like to make? Think ahead and determine your future needs. Professional remodeling contractors can help outline options and discuss the improvements you can make within your budget.
BE SURE TO REVIEW YOUR HOMEOWNER’S INSURANCE POLICY and make adjustments for the added value of the work being done.
Camille Verbic
282 Crackel Road
Aurora, OH 44202-7782 440-543-9590
Bennett Builders & Remodelers
Terry Bennett
27899 Clemens Road
Westlake, OH 44145-1141 440-835-3277, bennettbuilders.com
Brad Smith Roofing Co. Inc.
Brad Smith
24550 Sperry Dr. Westlake, OH 44145-1572 440-835-3377, bradsmithroofing.com
Cabinet-S-Top Inc.
Betty Nairn
1977 Medina Road
Medina, OH 44256-9623 330-239-3630, cabinet-s-top.com
California Closets
Juan Antunez
1100 Resource Dr., Suite 3 Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131-1888 216-741-9000, calclosets.com
Carrieri Construction Inc.
Michael Carrieri
11133 W. Sprague Road North Royalton, OH 44133-1264 440-842-6718, carriericonstruction.com
Cerha Kitchen & Bath Design
Laura Cerha
8541 E. Washington St. Chagrin Falls, OH 44023-5325 440-543-0800, cerhakitchenandbath.com
Chagrin River Co.
Mike Staffileno
9311 Wisner Road Chardon, OH 44024-9606 440-729-7270, chagrinriverco.com
Bob Pietrick
5305 Commerce Pkwy. W Cleveland, OH 44130-1274 216-362-4660, closetfactory.com/cleveland
Costanzo Builders and Remodelers
Heather Costanzo
8353 Wesley Dr. Strongsville, OH 44136-1930 440-879-8570, costanzobuilders.com
D&D Home Improvement
Mark Babarick
3883 BaiRoad Road
Stow, OH 44224-4205 330-688-5542, ddhomeimprovement.net
Desborough Construction
John Desborough
3335 Teresa Ct. Perry, OH 44081-9227 440-259-1050, desboroughconstruction.com
James C. Orr Jr., MCR, CLC
29341 Lorain Road
North Olmsted, OH 44070 440-777-7555 • FAX 440-777-8188
Since 1984, Dover Home Remodelers has been at the forefront of grand and elaborate remodeling projects.
In addition to our design talents, we can transform any size living space and even perform general maintenance. Our professionalism remains at the highest level. For any project, small or large, call us today!
Dream Home Construction
Scott & Yvonne Burton 13980 Claridon Park Dr. Chardon, OH 44024-9468 440-285-8516, dreamhome-construction.com
Eagle Design & Construction
Daniel Garry 2538 Circle Dr. Painesville, OH 44077 440-223-7755, eagledesignconst.com
Element Design Build Remodel Vlatko Demrovski 6721 Chittenden Road Hudson, OH 44236 330-523-6919, neohomerenovations.com
FA Makoski Construction & Remodeling Frank Makoski 11139 Caves Road Chesterland, OH 44026-1342 440-729-1158, makoski.com
Golden Hammer Remodeling Group Donald Foldesy 39327 Thornfield Dr. Avon, OH 44011-1776 440-934-6307, goldenhammer440.com
Green Home Solutions
Pat Caporossi & Gabriel DeJesus 4900 Brookpark Road Cleveland, OH 44134-1008 216-459-8800, ghsohio.com
NARI Greater Cleveland (NARI) is dedicated to being the best resource for knowledge and training in the remodeling industry. Our organization exists for two reasons: To help professionalize members of the home improvement industry and to serve as an ally to Ohio’s homeowners.
Members shall observe the highest standards of integrity, frankness and responsibility in dealing with the public, while adhering to the following principles:
1. Only those home improvement projects, which are structurally and economically sound, shall be fostered and encouraged.
2. All advertising statements shall be accurate and free of the capacity to mislead or deceive the consumer.
3. Accuracy shall be required of all salespersons in their descriptions of products and services.
4. All contracts employed shall be unambiguous and fair to all parties concerned.
5. All contractual obligations shall be promptly fulfilled.
6. All work shall be performed in a manner compatible with recognized standard of public health and safety and applicable laws.
The mission of the Ethics Committee is to uphold the ethical standards of the Association by enforcing the Code of Ethics and to promptly deal with consumer and member complaints. The Ethics Committee is assigned the duty of receiving and considering violations of the NARI Code of Ethics, brought by the general public against a member or by another member of the organization.
To submit a written complaint, a consumer needs to contact the NARI office at 216-631-7764 and request to speak to the Ethics Committee liaison, who will mail or email out a complaint packet.
ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE PACKET and delivered your complaint to the Ethics Committee liaison, you will receive a letter confirming receipt and requesting any additional information. Next, the member company at issue will be contacted and asked to respond. Once the response is received, the Committee will attempt to resolve the complaint. If an amicable resolution cannot be reached, the Committee will make a determination as to whether NARI’s Code of Ethics was violated and recommend or take action as deemed appropriate.
AGAIN, NARI GREATER CLEVELAND’S GOAL is to help the parties involved come to an amicable agreement by opening the lines of communication. NARI accepts complaints reported within two years of the discovery of the issue in question. NARI will accept complaints on behalf of consumers who have engaged legal counsel and will review the conduct of the member in relation to the NARI Code of Ethics, but will not be able to act as third-party mediator.
Groundworks Operations LLC
1741 Corporate Landing Pkwy.
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
The Hall Design Group
John Hall
547 E. Washington St.
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 216-870-2644, thehalldesigngroup.com
The Hardwood Lumber Co.
Ray Yoder
13813 Station Road
Burton, OH 44021 440-834-3420, hardwood-lumber.com
Homework LLC
James Engler
2900 Plymouth Ave.
Rocky River, OH 44116-3230 440-895-9675, homework123.com
HTZ Construction Inc.
Lori Bryant 10077 Acme Road Rittman, OH 44270 440-588-8644, htzconstruction.com
Patrick G. Hurst, MCR, GCP
26185 Center Ridge Road Westlake, OH 44145 440-234-5656 • FAX 440-234-5747 hurstremodel.com
Hurst Design Build Remodel, an award-winning, full-service design-build firm, specializes in combining innovative design solutions and expert craftsmanship into one seamless experience. Let us create the perfect kitchen, bath, addition, basement or renovation for you. The Fine Art of Reinventing Home.
Infinity from Marvin - Cleveland
Jon Hammer
16900 Bagley Road
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130- 2542 440-243-5000, infinitywindowsohio.com
J.P. Grabenstetter Construction LLC
John Grabenstetter
1188 Meadow Spur Akron, OH 44333 330-850-1574, jpgrabenstetter.com
J.R. Luxury Bath and Plumbing
John Weddell
6739 Wise Ave. NW
North Canton, OH 44720-7358 330-494-2365, jrluxurybath.com
JEMM Construction LLC
Mark Maltry Jr.
200 Blackbrook Road
Painesville, OH 44077-1215 440-358-0008, jemmconstruction.net
Klassic Custom Decks
Phillip Klonowski
2921 Center Road Brunswick, OH 44212-2333 330-468-3476, klassicdecks.com
Leisuretime Warehouse
Ted Dellas
30140 Lakeland Blvd. Wickliffe, OH 44092-1779 440-623-7554, leisuretimewarehouse.com
LoGrasso Deco Co. Inc. and Kitchens by LoGrasso
Ronald LoGrasso
24300 Solon Road
Bedford Heights, OH 44146-4778 440-232-2366, kitchensbylograsso.com
Luxury Heating Co.
Paul Samek
5327 Ford Road
Elyria, OH 44035-1349 440-366-0971, luxuryheatingco.com
M.R. Plank Construction
Michael Plank
100 Pettit Road
Hudson, OH 44236-2030 216-292-7582, mrplank.com
NEO Custom Closets
Tony Smolinski
5400 State Road
Cleveland, OH 44134 216-925-3437, neocustomclosets.com
Neubert Painting Inc.
John Neubert
15401 Commerce Park Dr. Brookpark, OH 44142-2012 216-529-0360, neubertpainting.com
NHD Construction & Design
Aaron Strang
11476 Hawke Road, Suite D
Columbia Station, OH 44028-8802 440-748-2658, newhorizon.com
Odell Construction Inc.
Justin Odell
871 Canterbury Road, Unit F
Westlake, OH 44145-1482 440-471-7935, odellconstructioninc.com
Ohio Basement Systems
Adrienne Robenstine
8295 Darrow Road
Twinsburg, OH 44087-2307 330-425-0797, ohiobasementsystems.com
Scott Gleske
5231 Spruce Pointe Lane
Brunswick Hills, OH 44212-6236 440-520-9370, ohiogarageinteriors.com
Paul Trecarichi
365 East Highland Road Macedonia, OH 44056-2103 330-467-1055, ohiostatewaterproofing.com
Paradise Renovation & Repair
Richard Kasunic Jr.
5261 state Route 305 Southington, OH 44470-9769 216-313-6298
Radiant Windows LLC
Mike Shadoan
13230 Schiller Road Oak Harbor, OH 43449-9179 440-230-4291, radiantwindows.com
Robert B. Schwarz, MCR, CRPM, UDCP, CKBR
12944 S. Woodside Drive
Chesterland, OH 44026 216-952-9801 • 440-729-2480 rbschwarzinc.com
R.B. Schwarz Inc. restores historic homes for modern families. Specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodeling and full-house renovation, Schwarz excels at maintaining historical integrity of gracious homes in Northeast Ohio. The same team of meticulous craftsmen have been working together since 1987. Their technical competency and professionalism ensure the success of every job.
Brian Pauley
25564 Bagley Road, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138 440-249-7665 remodelmetoday.com
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Currently dreaming of a new kitchen or bath? Visit our showroom to find quality cabinetry, tile, fixtures, flooring and an award-winning design staff to help guide you or your client on the design decisions from beginning to end. Remodel Me Today is a consumer, builder and remodeler’s showroom that also offers design build services, if desired.
Vitaliy Tkach
16035 Industrial Pkwy. Cleveland, OH 44135 216-777-7925, sembrodesigns.com
Outside of buying a home, it may be the single-biggest investment a homeowner makes. One needs to know that the remodeling contractor chosen is a full-time, dedicated remodeling professional. NARI’s certification programs offer this assurance through an extensive screening and testing process.
Only full-time remodeling professionals are eligible for NARI certification. A NARI Certified Remodeler is an individual who has made a strong commitment to his/ her business. Remodelers are not eligible for certification until they have been actively involved in the remodeling industry for a minimum of five years, so you are assured that the NARI Certified Remodeler has had time to develop the experience and skills that can only be gained through extensive hands-on practice.
NARI certification is a challenging process, requiring extensive knowledge of the industry and a commitment to professional conduct. Even highly experienced and skilled remodelers find the screening and testing process formidable.
Louis R. Aloi, CR Capital Builders & Supply, Div of Aloi Building Corp.
Adam Arter, CLC Advance Home Improvement
Terry Bennett, CR Bennett Builders
Matthew Bruhns, CLC
Hurst Design Build Remodel
Justin Christian, CLC Odell Construction Inc.
Anthony Costanzo, CR, CLC Costanzo Builders and Remodelers
Chris Eccher, CLC Odell Construction Inc.
Dave Frye, UDCP
Hurst Design Build Remodel
Joshua Gillies, CLC Hurst Design Build Remodel
Zach Guthrie, CLC
Hurst Design Build Remodel
Brian Hurst, CLC
Hurst Design Build Remodel
Daniel Hurst, MCR, CLC
Hurst Design Build Remodel
Patrick G. Hurst, MCR, GCP
Hurst Design Build Remodel
Andy Ieropoli, CR Advance Home Improvement
Receive a satisfactory review by the NARI Certification Board, by providing an outline detailing his or her hands-on experience, industry training and continuing education. In addition, he or she must prove is or her technical skills, practices in business management, association involvement and community service hours served.
Commit to intensive study on a broad range of critical industry issues. Most certification candidates participate in a formal study group and spend eight to 12 weeks studying in preparation for a difficult written exam.
Successfully complete a comprehensive and challenging written exam covering critical subject areas such as sound business management practices, knowledge of building codes and construction law, plans and specification, proper and safe use of tools and equipment, safety, standards of practice, math and several special skill areas.
ONCE AWARDED THEIR CERTIFICATION, NARI Certified Remodelers must meet annual re-certification requirements, involving continuing education credits and participation in industry-related programs.
HOMEOWNERS WHO HIRE A NARI CERTIFIED REMODELER can be assured they have chosen a professional with specific experience, dedication to training and a commitment to ethical conduct.
NARI GREATER CLEVELAND IS PROUD TO PRESENT its Certified Professionals…the best of the best in the remodeling industry!
Chris G. Kamis, CR Absolute Roofing and Construction Inc.
Richard P. Kasunic Jr., CR Paradise Renovation & Repair
Frank Kinczel Jr., CFS Gunton Corp. dba Pella Window & Door Co.
Ronald J. LoGrasso, MCR, CKBR LoGrasso Deco Co. Inc. and Kitchens by LoGrasso
Shawn Mayo, CLC
Hurst Design Build Remodel
Kevin McDonald, CR, CLC Hurst Design Build Remodel
Logan Pagel, CLC Hurst Design Build Remodel
Justin Odell, CR Odell Construction Inc.
James C. Orr Jr., MCR, CLC Dover Home Remodelers Inc.
Frank J. Pajcic III, CRPM Frank’s Custom Remodeling Ltd.
Thomas Paulus, CLC Hurst Design Build Remodel
Mark A. Schwarz, CLC R.B. Schwarz Inc.
Robert B. Schwarz, MCR, CRPM, UDCP and CKBR R.B. Schwarz Inc.
Jeffrey Silcox, CLC Hurst Design Build Remodel
John M. Tamer, MCR, UDCP Tamer Construction Inc.
Kristopher Toth, CRS Toth Painting Solutions Inc.
Michael Voloschuk, CR, CLC Hurst Design Build Remodel
Tyler Wilhelm, CLC Hurst Design Build Remodel
John Hansen
5075 Taylor Drive, Suite D
Cleveland, OH 44128
800-466-8468 • sales@suntrol.com suntrol.com
Award-winning Suntrol has been Ohio’s window film leader for more than 45 years. Get sustainable Sun Protection film to protect floors and furnishings from heat and UV damage and save energy. For Custom Design, choose from a library of more than 100 designs, or create your own. Security Film protects homes and businesses from forced entry. Call us for a free consultation and visit suntrol.com.
John Tamer
6134 State Road
Parma, OH 44134-3702 440-886-4700, tamerconstruction.com
TH Custom Hardwood
Timothy Palermo
1438 Barn Run Dr.
Valley City, OH 44280-9421 330-225-2800, thcustomhardwood.com
Thermal Construction
Laura McGuire
33700 Lakeland Blvd.
Eastlake, OH 44095-5210 440-946-1007, thermalc.com
Universal Windows Direct Inc.
Joe Becony
24801 Rockside Road
Bedford Heights, OH 44146 216-543-3814, universalwindowsdirect.com
Jack Jones
31920 Vine St.
Willowick, OH 44095-3569 440-602-4107, usainsulation.net
Steve Rusk
1632 Enterprise Pkwy., Unit O Twinsburg, OH 44087-2282 800-872-1799, usawaterproofing.com
ABC Supply Co. Inc. - Akron
Scott Morgan
1320 Starlight Dr. Akron, OH 44306 330-785-7000, abcsupply.com
ABC Supply Co. Inc. - Canton
Gary Laurie Sr.
1575 Bank Place Canton, OH 44706 330-456-3164, abcsupply.com
ABC Supply Co. Inc. - Cleveland
Leo O'Connor
4855 W. 130th St., Suite 1 Cleveland, OH 44135-5137 216-362-1400, abcsupply.com
Debbie Armstrong
216 Richmond St.
Painesville, OH 44077 440-352-4411, activeplumbing.com
Visit one of our design centers: 4350 Renaissance Parkway, Warrensville Heights 4760 Grayton Road, Cleveland 2255 Mentor Ave., Mentor 216-472-1456 windownation.com
Window Nation has grown to become the fifth-largest home improvement and remodeling company in the nation, according to 2020 Remodeling Magazine. A family-owned business by Cleveland natives, Harley and Aaron Magden take great pride in offering locally made windows and doors installed by factory-trained and certified professionals. Window Nation has installed more than 1 million windows for more than 125,000 homeowners and backs all products with comprehensive warranties. Call Window Nation today to set up a FREE, no-obligation, in-home or virtual estimate, good for up to a year.
Window Universe
Andy Sykora
17411 Detroit Ave.
210 Hayes Drive, #E, Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131 216-459-8684
Since 2000, Toth Painting Solutions has been driven by our customers’ satisfaction. We provide high-quality interior/exterior painting services. Our painters respect you and your home, and simply love what they do. All of our painters are background-checked and professionally trained. Call today to have us transform your home!
Lakewood, OH 44107-3427 440-536-8116, windowuniversecleveland.com
Bradley Stone Industries Ltd.
Sarah Binder
30801 Carter St. Solon, OH 44139-3517 440-519-3277, bradley-stone.com
Cambria
Lisa Gritton
1510 St. Clair Ave. Kent, OH 44240-4364 952-944-1676, cambriausa.com
Charlie Ash
172 N. Case Ave. Akron, OH 44305-2540 330-784-5441, carterlumber.com
Jessica Ricard
4856 Richmond Road
Warrensville Heights, OH 44128 216-378-2828, choicecabinet.com
Cleveland Tool & Cutter Inc.
Gina Cathcart
14181 Foltz Pkwy. Strongsville, OH 44149-4760 440-238-5770, clevelandtoolandcutterinc.com
Randy Bowlin
900 Resource Dr.
Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131-1882 216-661-4994, daltile.com
DAP Products Inc.
Bill Longo
3735 Green Road
Beachwood, OH 44122-5705 440-520-6522, dap.com
Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery
Steven Caldwell
24441 Miles Road
Warrensville Heights, OH 44128-5483 216-825-2200, ferguson.com
Firenza Stone
Ray Cellura
33205 Curtis Blvd. Eastlake, OH 44095 440-953-8883, firenzastone.com
First Choice Exteriors
John Yoder
7051 state Route 83 Holmesville, OH 44633-9603 330-674-7051, firstchoiceexteriors.com
Hamilton Parker
Gabriel Cantrell
1100 Resource Dr. Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131-1854 216-351-2030, hamiltonparker.com
The Home Depot
James Polish
9000 Brooktree Road, #300 Wexford, PA 15090-9288 330-233-2265, homedepot.com
Kohler Co.
Amanda Karhoff
769 Norton Dr. Tallmadge, OH 44278-2935 330-208-6990, kohler.com
Mentor Lumber & Supply Co. Inc.
Rick Yaeger
7180 Center St.
Mentor, OH 44060 440-255-8814, mentorlumber.com
Moen Inc.
John Seelie
25300 Al Moen Dr. N. Olmsted, OH 44070-5619 216-385-8500, moen.com
Mont Surfaces by Mont Granite Inc.
Carol Payto
6130 Cochran Road
Solon, OH 44139-3306 440-287-0101, montgranite.com
Jennifer Gonzalez
2255 Medina Road
Medina, OH 44256-9695 330-721-1914, nationaldesignmart.co
J.B. Walsh
4031 W. 150th St.
Cleveland, OH 44135-1301 216-251-5509, rocksold-surfaces.com
Schluter Systems
Art Porter
194 Pleasant Ridge Road Plattsburg, NY 12901-5841 800-472-4588, schluter.com
Sherwin-Williams Co. Andrew Ulbright
10740 Broadway Ave., #B Garfield Heights, OH 44125-1651 330-353-2838, sherwin-williams.com
Sims-Lohman
Doug Page
34601 Ridge Road, Unit 9B Willoughby, OH 44094 440-373-1195, sims-lohman.com
Snow Bros. Appliance
Melissa Kent
5528 Mayfield Road Lyndhurst, OH 44124-2914 440-449-2650, snowappliance.com
Somrak Kitchens
Linda Hilbig 26201 Richmond Road
Bedford Heights, OH 44146-1400 216-464-6500, somrakkitchens.com
SRS Distribution Inc. (Lucrotec FBO) 100 Enterprise Dr., Suite 101 Dover, NJ 07866
Timan Custom Window Treatments Inc.
Kathleen Timan
4533 Willow Pkwy.
Cleveland, OH 44125-1041 216-741-8285, timanwindowtreatments.com
Trevarrow Inc., Sub-Zero and Wolf Distributor RoseMary Eager
12610 Corporate Dr. Cleveland, OH 44130-9309 216-362-9200, trevarrowinc.com
Virginia Tile Co.
Cody Burgess
4670 Richmond Road
Warrensville Heights, OH 44128-6410 216-741-8400, virginiatile.com
Welker-McKee Supply Co., Division of Hajoca
Ron Buffa
6606 Granger Road Cleveland, OH 44131-1429 216-447-0050, welkermckee.com
Willoughby Supply Co.
Brad Stalder
7433 Clover Ave. Mentor, OH 44060-5211 440-269-1600, willoughbysupply.com
Winsupply of Cleveland
Eunice Evans
4547 Hinckley Industrial Pkwy. Cleveland, OH 44109-6014 216-741-1929, winsupplyofcleveland.com
Wolff Bros. Supply Inc. - Akron
Bob Doherty Jr. 1200 Kelly Ave. Akron, OH 44306-3735 330-773-0200, wolffbros.com
EMPLOY A CONTRACTOR with an established business in your area. Check references from past customers in your area or through your local Better Business Bureau (BBB).
OHIO DOESN’T REQUIRE contractors to be licensed, so we recommend hiring a NARI remodeler. NARI members are put through a screening process to ensure favorable status with the BBB and the Ohio Attorney General’s office. Proof of appropriate local registration, liability insurance and workers’ compensation insurance and pledging to follow a strict Code of Ethics are requirements of NARI members.
IF YOU SOLICIT BIDS from several different contractors, be sure they’re bidding on the same scope and quality of work. Discuss variations in bids and beware of any bid that’s substantially lower than the others.
1-888-OHIOCOMP
John Oliverio
2900 Carnegie Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115-2649 216-426-0646, 1-888-OHIOCOMP.com
Better Business Bureau - Canton
Amanda Tietze
1434 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, OH 44703-3103 330-454-9401, canton.bbb.org
Chuck-It Containers LLC
Chuck Whitfield
2919 E. 37th St. Cleveland, OH 44115-3521 216-441-3333, chuckitcontainers.com
City of Cleveland Department of Community Development
Tania Menesse
601 Lakeside Ave., Suite 302 Cleveland, OH 44114-1015 216-664-4000
City of Cleveland Landmarks Commission
Fred Collier
601 Lakeside Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114-1027 216-664-2531, planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/landmark
Cleveland Dumpster Crush aka Crushr
Rob Previte
Sue McConnell
200 Treeworth Blvd.
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
216-241-7678 • FAX 216-861-6365 bbb.org
For more than 100 years, Better Business Bureau has been helping people find businesses, brands and charities they can trust. Your BBB offers FREE business ratings, scam alerts, customer reviews, request-a-quote and more! Find a trustworthy business at bbb.org.
BOCONEO (Building Officials Conference of Northeast Ohio)
Michael Gero
P.O. Box 505
Novelty, OH 44072 440-537-4548, boconeo.org
675 Madison Ave.
Aurora, OH 44202 440-725-6020, clevelandcrushr.com
Cuyahoga County Department of Development Theodore Carter
2079 E. 9th St. Cleveland, OH 44115-1302 216-443-7275
Dollar Bank Doug Rogers
6868 Pearl Road
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 440-688-1009, dollarbank.com
Great Lakes Publishing
Paul Klein
1422 Euclid Ave., Suite 730 Cleveland, OH 44115-2001 216-377-3693, clevelandmagazine.com
ISI Solutions LLC
Tim Smeller
3502 Perkins Ave.
Huron, OH 44839 419-871-4549, ISISolutions.org
Katzbach Insurance Agency Inc.
John Katzbach Jr.
902 Westpoint Pkwy. #300 Westlake, OH 44145-1534 440-835-1770, katzbachinsurance.com
Lorain County Habitat for Humanity
Kelly LaRosa
300 Rice Industrial Pkwy. Amherst, OH 44001-2464 440-322-2355, loraincountyhabitat.org
Medina Auto Mall
Roger Ollom
3205 Medina Road
Medina, OH 44256-9631 330-723-3291, medinaautomall.net
NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction)
Bonnie Felice
P.O. Box 31911 Cleveland, OH 44131-0911, nawiccleveland.org
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ON MARCH 11, 1921, students of Parma
Rural High School assembled under a ban ner that screamed against a bleak winter’s heaven. The bucolic, sparsely populated township of roughly 1,000 had recently come under the nation’s magnifying glass.
On the morning of Feb. 17, students crunching through icy mud on the loneliest stretch of then-Bean Road had discovered the bodies of Louise Wolf and Mabel Foote strewn like discarded dolls. The women had been the children's teachers.
The pair were seen leaving the school together at 5 p.m., suggesting a swift alterca tion, as Foote’s broken watch froze on 5:15 p.m. The terrain, shredded mud for 600 feet uphill, and a dented umbrella, found among the teacher’s articles, revealed a vicious struggle on the victims’ behalf. The murder weapon was believed to be a fence rail.
By Feb. 19, hundreds of automobiles jostled from Cleveland to the crime scene. Spectators sloshed through ankle-deep mud for a glimpse or to hear stories from the students.
About 200 farmers banded together to comb the woods for the killer. Their man hunt likely trampled evidence for local po lice and Cleveland detectives.
There were leads. Pupils had overheard Foote speak of a stranger she’d met on the road a day before. A chicken coop north of the orchard was saturated with blood. A book in a barn five miles away had Foote’s name scrawled inside it, and in a letter, a “mental defect” claimed to be the killer.
Then-county prosecutor Edward Stanton said Parma would not rest until the mur derer was apprehended. For more than 100 years, Parma has slept with one eye open.
