Uptown

1 | Ninja City: Slurp up three types of ramen (bacon and egg, chicken or veggie) among the illuminated Japanese letters and canvas comic book mural on the brick walls.  11311 Euclid Ave., 216-860-0510, ninjacity.com

2 | The Corner Alley at Uptown: Perfect your form at one of the 17 bowling lanes on two stories. Celebrate an improved score (fingers-crossed) with a pineapple upside-down cake martini and Italian-inspired cuisine by chef Scott Tupciauskas.  11409 Euclid Ave., 216-678-9256, thecorneralley.com

3 | Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland: The black, stainless steel hexagonal exterior beckons you inside to view the work of international and local artists. See Jessica Eaton: Wild Permutations, a study of color through large-scale photographs on display Feb. 6 through May 24.   11400 Euclid Ave., 216-421-8671, mocacleveland.org

4 | ABC the Tavern: Colorful lighting emphasizes the energy of this popular hangout, where you can order fried shark bites served with a caper tartar sauce and an imperial stout.  11434 Uptown Ave., 216-721-1511, abcthetavern.com

5 | Anne van H. Boutique: Find apparel and accessories from global designers such as French cop.copine's dresses and skirts in deep colors, geometric lines and layered looks, and one-of-a-kind jackets conceived by Belgian owner Anne van Hauwaert.  11440 Uptown Ave., 216-721-6633, avhboutique.com

6 | Crop Kitchen: Chef and owner Steve Schimoler's latest restaurant highlights his inventive test kitchen concept and the tasty recipes he conceives in it. Pair the house-made maple cream soda with the popular belly bites. The braised pork belly dish is served with a Napa cabbage slaw and a Thai chili glaze.  11460 Uptown Ave., 216-696-2767, cropkitchen.com

7 | Cleveland Yoga: Connect with your inner yogi while doing the downward-facing dog at this official Baptiste yoga studio, an advanced form of hot yoga. Choose from 60 weekly classes and shop an on-site boutique for clothing, mats and books.  11461 Euclid Ave., 216-291-7122, clevelandyoga.com

8 | Constantino's Market: Grab Inca Tea as you stock up on organic, local and international alternatives to the usual supermarket fare. Find imported cheeses such as baby Swiss, Asiago, Brie and Gouda.  11473Euclid Ave., 216-721-6000, constantinosmarket.com

9 | Coquette Patisserie: Indulge your sweet tooth with French macarons by chef and owner Britt-Marie Culey. Or try the Chocolate Tromphe — an Italian spongecake soaked in Cointreau syrup, chocolate ganache and chocolate-covered caramelized hazelnuts and chocolate mousse — that's almost too pretty to eat.  11607 Euclid Ave., 216-331-2841, coquettepatisserie.com

10 | Piccadilly Artisan Creamery: Watch as a cloud of liquid nitrogen transforms into artisan ice cream and yogurt in a mere 90 seconds. Top it off with your choice of marshmallow cream, chocolates and more.  11607 Euclid Ave., Suite B, 216-563-1992,piccadillycreamery.com

11 | Pinata's Mexican Restaurant and Bar: Send your taste buds on a fiesta in this hacienda-style spot colored in rich reds, oranges, greens and teals. Come hungry and order a hefty super "burro" burrito stuffed with rice and beans.  11611 Euclid Ave., 216-721-9599, pinatasmexicanrestaurant.com

12 | Happy Dog at the Euclid Tavern: Jam to bands and play pinball and arcade games in the historic space where Green Day and Joan Jett once played. But the real draw is its $5 hot dog piled with your choice of 50 toppings from Froot Loops to a sunny-side-up fried egg.  11625 Euclid Ave., 216-231-5400, happydogcleveland.com

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