Christina Rufo

Christina is a passionate reporter on Cleveland's culture and dining scene, compiling Cleveland Magazine's monthly dining guide. A graduate of West Virginia University's journalism school and the New York University Publishing Institute, her work celebrates the people, plates and parties that make Northeast Ohio shine.

Latest from Christina Rufo

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  Guides

  Cleveland Heights’ Best Restaurants

  By Christina Rufo

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  Openings

  Good Night John Boy Reopens Today in Flats East Bank

  By Christina Rufo

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  Reviews

  Brick & Vine Is Our Reader-Voted Best New Restaurant of 2026

  By Christina Rufo

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  Food & Drink

  50 Best Restaurants in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio

  By Kate Bigam Kaput, Ron Ledgard, Julia Lombardo, Annie Nickoloff, Christina Rufo, Jaden Stambolia, Dillon Stewart

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  Arts & Culture

  Shop Cleveland's Best Independent Bookstores for Your Next Read

  By Haley Strnad, Christina Rufo, Annie Nickoloff

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  Things to Do

  Culture Swap Brings Cleveland Together With Comedy Videos

  By Christina Rufo

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  Food & Drink

  Cleveland Chefs Brace for Michelin Guide’s Arrival

  By Christina Rufo

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  Food & Drink

  Rocket Arena Unveils New Playoff Menu With Local Chef Collabs

  By Christina Rufo

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  Food & Drink

  Cleveland to Join Michelin Guide in 2027 as Part of New Great Lakes Edition

  By Christina Rufo

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  Things to Do

  Daffodil Hill Will See Reduced Bloom This Spring

  By Christina Rufo

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  Features

  26 Reasons to Love Cleveland Right Now

  By Vince Guerrieri, Kirsten Kimbler, Julia Lombardo, Liza Marra, Annie Nickoloff, Ken Prendergast, NEOTrans, Christina Rufo, Dillon Stewart

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  Guides

  Best Restaurants in North Olmsted and Olmsted Falls: Dining Guide

  By Christina Rufo