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August 2022

Featured Articles

Allie LaForce and Joe Smith Are Expecting a Miracle

The sideline reporter and her baseball player husband are finally expecting a baby boy in November after a long journey navigating IVF and Huntington's disease. Now, the couple is fighting to create the same joy for others.

Food + Drink

Dining Guide: The Best Restaurants on the Detroit Shoreway

From all-day cafes like Patron Saint to fine dining at Astoria Cafe and Market, you have an incredible array of options on this stretch of Cleveland.

Why Does My Burger Cost $15? Cleveland Restaurants Are Drowning Under Rising Food Costs

From burgers to crab legs, local operators such as Eugene’s Michael Schoen and Red, the Steakhouse’s Brad Friedlander are feeling the effects of rising food costs.

Word of Mouth: Irie Jamaican Kitchen’s Omar McKay Dishes on Taza, Townhall and Cooking His Culture

The award-winning Chef Omar lays down his favorite places to grab a bite around Cleveland — when he can actually get out of the kitchen.

In the CLE

Allie LaForce and Joe Smith Are Expecting a Miracle

The sideline reporter and her baseball player husband are finally expecting a baby boy in November after a long journey navigating IVF and Huntington's disease. Now, the couple is fighting to create the same joy for others.

Cleveland is Expanding Its Reach of STEM Education

Here’s how schools are integrating design thinking across the curriculum — and why this approach is preparing students for the modern workforce.

Cleveland Magazine Announces New Leadership

President Lute Harmon Jr. shares his thoughts on the promotions of Denise Polverine to publisher and Dillon Stewart to editor of Cleveland Magazine.

Family Tradition: Marching the Oldest Banner in Little Italy's Feast of the Assumption Procession

Six generations of DeMarco women have donned Italian flag-inspired skirts each year during the Feast of the Assumption at Holy Rosary Church on Cleveland's Mayfield Road. 

How Shaker Heights Senior Josh Mink Convinced His Peers to Stand Up to Gun Violence

After the shooting in Uvalde rocked the nation, the students of Shaker Heights High School convinced local leaders to take action.

Look Back: Robert Manry Completes Solo Transatlantic Voyage

On August 17, 1965, the former Plain Dealer editor completed a solo transatlantic voyage and was celebrated as a Cleveland hero.

New Cleveland State University President Laura Bloomberg Wants To Build CSU 2.0

The new president, who most recently served as dean and associate dean of the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, took over the role from Harlan Sands in April.

Q&A: Coach Chuck Kyle Leaves His 50-Year Mark on St. Ignatius High School

The Shakespeare-loving English teacher and coach of football and track retires this year after five decades of working to create a better man in his students and in himself.

The Cleveland Browns Global Fanbase is Split After "The Trade"

The Cleveland Browns have one of the NFL's strongest worldwide following — even after the controversial signing of Deshaun Watson.

The Push for STEM Comes to Cleveland Schools

High schools across Cleveland are experiencing the benefits of practical classes teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Entertainment

The Musical Diary of Kyle Kidd

The Cleveland artist releases their debut LP “Soothsayer” — a raw, sometimes painful dissection of black, queer life — on Aug. 5.

At Home

How One Designer Turns Lake Erie Residencies Into East Coast Reposes

Coco Concepts' interior design owner Nicole Pier transforms Northeast Ohio homes into tranquil East Coast abodes using these four techniques.

How to Keep Your Summer Herbs Alive Through Winter

With summer winding down, it's important to know how to get the most of your herbs.

Style

Coming and Going: How the Pandemic Changed Pinecrest

While many restaurants and shops are on their way out, new local small businesses and corporate chain spots are setting up shop.

Manifest Is the Craft Cocktail Lover's Favorite Nail Salon

The Van Aken District spot offers up a side of adult beverages with manicures and pedicures.

Travel & Outdoors

The Lake House on Canandaigua Is the Diamond on the Finger Lakes

Just four hours from Cleveland, the Lake House on Canandaigua was voted one of the top 30 hotels in the world. We set out to discover why.

Health

A Guide to Superfoods, Nutrition and Gut Health from Cleveland's Best Doctors

Local experts share their tips for maximizing nutrition at home and on the go. Plus, our guide to the area's best medical professionals.

CLE Best Docs: How to Ensure Child Athletes Get The Right Nutrition

Registered dietitian Lindsay Bailey at Akron Children's Hospital helps parents find the best food fit for their children.

CLE Best Docs: How We Did It: Cleveland's Best Doctors

Here's how we crafted our story and found the data to back it up.

CLE Best Docs: Ohioans Describe Nutrition Struggles and Successes

Also, the medical professionals who are helping patients achieve their goals offer healthy doses of advice we all can use.

CLE Best Docs: Three Cleveland Clinic-Approved Easy Recipes To Try At Home

These three recipes are full of superfoods and offer both great taste and great nutrition.

CLE Best Docs: Ways To Easily Add More Vitamins and Minerals to Your Daily Diet

Cleveland Clinic dietitian Julia Zumpano shares how to find the best superfoods for you.

CLE Best Docs: What is Nutrigenomics? Cleveland Clinic Dietitian Alexis Supan Explains

The doc helps us understand how nutrigenomics works and what it can teach us about our bodies.

CLE Best Docs: What to Know About Food Intolerances

Experts from Cleveland Clinic, Metrohealth and University Hospitals share what to watch for when the food you eat causes a harsh reaction.

CLE Best Docs: What's The Difference Between Prebiotics and Probiotics?

Lizzy Traxler, a clinical outpatient dietitian at University Hospitals Digestive Health Institute, shares everything you need to know.

Education

Cleveland is Expanding Its Reach of STEM Education

Here’s how schools are integrating design thinking across the curriculum — and why this approach is preparing students for the modern workforce.

The Push for STEM Comes to Cleveland Schools

High schools across Cleveland are experiencing the benefits of practical classes teaching science, technology, engineering and mathematics.