A huge thank you to everyone who helped shine a spotlight on the people, places and businesses that make the East Side such a great place to live, shop, dine and explore. The nomination period for Cleveland Magazine’s Best of the East has officially closed, and our team is busy reviewing submissions and preparing this year’s finalist list.

Want to see who made the cut? Be sure to check out our April 2026 issue for the full list of finalists, then join us in person at the Best of the East Party in April 2026 to toast the winners and celebrate the very best of the West Side.