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The 2023 Home Issue

Featured Articles

Dining Guide: Cleveland's 25 Best Brunches

From classic egg-and-toast diners, to hip fine-dining establishments with inventive breakfast dishes, explore the best brunch spots in Northeast Ohio. By Allison Jack

Review: The Judith is a Cozy French Cafe Escape in Ohio City

According to owners Jennie Doran and Andrew Worm, the simple joys of light French dishes and welcoming decor should not be exclusive or hidden. By Arbela Capas

The 2023 Cleveland Home Issue: Designing For Every Stage of Life

Circumstances come at you fast when you own a home: Children and their changing needs and eventual departure; aging parents and their quest for a safe place; and your own wants and the desire to be happy and comfortable. We talked to Cleveland's expert home designers on how to plan for transitional living. By Kristen Hampshire, Lynne Thompson and Gracie Wilson

Food + Drink

Dining Guide: Cleveland's 25 Best Brunches

From classic egg-and-toast diners, to hip fine-dining establishments with inventive breakfast dishes, explore the best brunch spots in Northeast Ohio. By Allison Jack

First Look: Roasted Opens Sister Location in Lakewood

Your favorite Tremont coffee shop just opened its sister storefront, and you are going to want to stop by — often. By Abigail Kussow

Luna Bakery To Open Downtown August 21

The popular cafe and patisserie announces its Historic Warehouse District launch in June. By Abigail Kussow

Review: The Judith is a Cozy French Cafe Escape in Ohio City

According to owners Jennie Doran and Andrew Worm, the simple joys of light French dishes and welcoming decor should not be exclusive or hidden. By Arbela Capas

Waffle-O-Waffle Offers a Taste of Savory, Sweet and Surprising Breakfast Treats

Medina's Waffle-O-Waffle Brings Creative Breakfast Concept to Northeast Ohio. By Gracie Wilson

In the CLE

1964: Bulldozer Kills Picketer at Stephen E. Howe Elementary School Protest

Civil rights activists protest the Cleveland Board of Education's solution to overcrowded schools in the 1960s. By Becky Boban

Stop Buying All Of Your Books

How the constant flow of publication purchasing can be toxic—not only for your wellness regime, but for society at large. By Abigail Kussow

Western Reserve Historical Society Begins Renovations on Cranz Farm Inn and Event Center

When the Cranz family settled in the Cuyahoga Valley from Germany, they likely never imagined their home would still be standing 156 years later. By Becky Boban

Entertainment

14 Record Stores to Check Out in Greater Cleveland

Dig through crates and find your next great listen at Northeast Ohio's vast variety of independent record shops. By Eric Heisig

At Home

Adding Accessible Space for In-Laws in Cleveland Homes

Taking a three-car garage and transforming it into the perfect apartment for aging loved ones. By Lynne Thompson

Children's Rooms Can Match Design and Duration

Design teams work to make children's rooms adaptable to tastes and to interests. By Lynne Thompson

Making Backyards Safe Can Still Have Style

Experts from Playground World offer ways to bring pleasure for your children and your tastes. By Gracie Wilson

Making Cleveland Homes Accessible for Life's Later Chapters

Adjusting your home to accommodate the changing needs of age. By Gracie Wilson

Reimagining Homes for Empty Nesters

Local design-build firms offer tips for homeowners adjusting to a new home setup once their kids fly the coop. By Kristen Hampshire

The 2023 Cleveland Home Issue: Designing For Every Stage of Life

Circumstances come at you fast when you own a home: Children and their changing needs and eventual departure; aging parents and their quest for a safe place; and your own wants and the desire to be happy and comfortable. We talked to Cleveland's expert home designers on how to plan for transitional living. By Kristen Hampshire, Lynne Thompson and Gracie Wilson

This Unique Strongsville Basement Renovation Creates Fun for the Whole Family

A high-design renovation for the lower level transformed this home into a warm, entertaining space to entertain and cozy in. By Kristen Hampshire

Style

A Guide to 14 Shops for Thrifted, Vintage and Upcycled Goods in Northeast Ohio

From home decor to that new vintage flannel, local thrift shops and upcycle champions make shopping eco-friendly. By Gracie Wilson

FIG Opens Its Doors in Chagrin Falls

Skip the hassle of paying a museum admittance fee, and go to FIG for your next artifact sight-seeing excursion. By Abigail Kussow

Travel & Outdoors

Walnut Wednesday Returns Downtown on May 3

Perk Plaza welcomes the return of the city's largest weekly food truck event. Plus, Downtown Cleveland Alliance adds a few more food truck experiences for workers and residents. By Abigail Kussow  

Education

Small Schools, Big Experiences

Size definitely matters when selecting a college, and here’s why many students find a fit in smaller environments.
By Kristen Hampshire