I’ve lived five places in Northeast Ohio — a leafy brick street in West Park, the edge of the Cleveland Metroparks in Rocky River, an apartment in Lakewood, downtown on Euclid Avenue and a quiet cul-de-sac in Avon.
That brick street was the center of the world for two dozen or so of us kids, and it was just a short drive to see a baseball game or the ballet downtown. Our Rocky River home served as a launch pad for a six-mile loop through the Metroparks that my dad jogged as I biked by his side. All my friends lived in Lakewood, within a happy walking distance of Around the Corner and the West End Tavern. After getting married, I moved downtown and enjoyed a two-minute jaunt to work in Playhouse Square. And now I’m in Avon where my children grew up playing outside with a group of kids just like I did — and my daughters are just beginning to discover Cleveland on their own.
I have seen so many facets of our great city — and have loved them all.
As the new editor of this magazine, it’s my mission to bring the best of Cleveland to your doorstep, no matter what neighborhood or phase of life you’re in. That means things you’ve come to expect from us, like our “Best Places to Live” issue or this month’s “Best Doctors.” But we also aim to surprise.
In the coming months, we’ll introduce you to people causing problems (in a good way), as well as those who have achieved near-impossible dreams. We’ll delight you with a look back at our celebrated past and a look forward to our next mayor.
And let’s not forget the food. We’ll keep you in the know on the best restaurants, chefs and dishes (here’s looking at you, Chicken Parmesan Pizza).
