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December 2023 Issue of Cleveland Magazine

Featured Articles

How the Cleveland Clinic's Quantum Computer Will Revolutionize Health Care: Future of CLE

The 10-year partnership with IBM is designed to advance the pace of biomedical research through artificial intelligence, quantum computing and high-performance computing by way of the hybrid cloud. By Jacob DeSmit

Photos Capture the Art of Amish Ice Cutting in Ohio

Ohio's Amish community relies on ice cutting to preserve food throughout the year. By Ron Jantz

What Is the Future of Cleveland? Take a Trip to Northeast Ohio in 2050

Ready to dream big, Cleveland? We explore the future of Northeast Ohio's health care sector, food system, favorite son, role in the next space race and much more. By Cleveland Magazine Staff

Food + Drink

Dining Guide: 20 Best Places to Get Soup in Cleveland

Winter is prime soup season. Here's where you can get your fix in Cleveland. By Allison Jack

Review: Can Lakewood’s Solstice Fill the Big Shoes Left By Deagan's?

Solstice’s notable cast of hospitality pros made diners forget about the 13-year classic's closure. But with so many cooks in the kitchen, it's struggling to find its own identity. By Kate Bigam Kaput

Tripi Italian Specialties Is the Restaurant of Chef Anthony Zappola's Dreams

Anthony Zappola’s Tripi Italian Specialties puts an exclamation point on the chef’s style: No-frills food, produced perfectly. By Kate Bigam Kaput

What is the Future of Our Food System? Future of CLE

From robot technology in restaurants to modern packaging to food as medicine, we talked to some local experts about forward-looking trends in the restaurant industry. By Dillon Stewart

In the CLE

Dreaming About LeBron in 2050: Future of CLE

This month, LeBron James turns 39 years old while in the midst of his 21st season in the NBA. Take a trip to 2050 with us, as we dream about the future of Northeast Ohio’s most famous son. By Danny Cunningham

NASA's Artemis Project Is the First Step to Mars: Future of CLE

Experts say a permanent presence on the moon would not only allow astronauts to reach Mars — but maybe other planets, too. By Dillon Stewart

NASA's X-59 Is Working to Quiet the Sonic Boom: Future of CLE

We can travel at the speed of sound, but how much noise can those on the ground tolerate? NASA's X-59 plane is designed to help solve that problem. By Dillon Stewart

Photos Capture the Art of Amish Ice Cutting in Ohio

Ohio's Amish community relies on ice cutting to preserve food throughout the year. By Ron Jantz

Should Cleveland Spend $13 Million for Police Mounted Unit?

The need to move the stables presents the question if the horses are necessary. By Robin Goist

The Face of Auto Detailing and Washing

AJ ZAPPITELLI
Zappy’s Auto Wash and Detailing

The Face Of Cosmetic Dentistry

NIKI COCHRAN, DDS
CLE Smiles By Dr. Niki 

The Face of Facial Aesthetic Surgery and Self-Empowerment

DR. DIANA PONSKY 
Ponsky Facial Plastic Surgery

The Face of Health Advocacy

PATTY STARR 
Health Action Council

The Face of Kitchen and Bath Design

BRIAN PAULEY
Remodel Me Today 

The Face Of Roofing

CHRIS KAMIS
Absolute Roofing and Construction 

The Face Of Winning

NICK MONTI
MGM Northfield Park

The Face of Women's Health and Menopausal Medicine

ALEXA FIFFICK
Concierge Medicine of Westlake

The Faces of a Community College

DR. TODD KITCHEN, DR. MICHAEL BASTON, DR. SCOTT LATIOLAIS, DR. LISA WILLIAMS, DR. DENISE MCCORY
Cuyahoga Community College

The Faces of Cleveland Podcasting

GERARDO ORLANDO, SAKEENAH BARI-HAROLD, DOUG “DRAMA” BAILEY, SAMANTHA MALOY, DAVID ALLEN MOSS, ANGELA BARTUNEK, MICHAEL DEALOIA, DAVE DOUGLAS, BRIGID COYNE, ANNE WADE
Evergreen Podcasts

The Faces of Custom Stone Design & Fabrication

STACY STEIDEL, BRADLEY DISANDIS AND KEVIN MACKO
Bradley Stone Industries

The Faces of Great Window Coverings

KATHLEEN TIMAN, ADAM TIMAN, JASON SNIDER, RACHELLE ZWEINER, REBECCA PORTER, ERICA DEMUCH, BROOKE CALVETTA
Timan Custom Window Treatments

The Faces of Life-Saving New Medicines

DAVID CAMERON, JILL HARRINGTON, NANCY HARRINGTON AND RONALD G. HARRINGTON
Harrington Discovery Institute at University Hospitals

The Faces of Personal Primary Care

RAISA LERNER, MD AND LAUREN O’BYRNE GOPAL, DO
Spry Healthcare

The Faces of Vibrant Senior Living

JOHN SCHNEIDER, DOUG WANG AND GANN ROBERTS
Judson Senior Living

What Is the Future of Cleveland? Take a Trip to Northeast Ohio in 2050

Ready to dream big, Cleveland? We explore the future of Northeast Ohio's health care sector, food system, favorite son, role in the next space race and much more. By Cleveland Magazine Staff

What is the Future of Cleveland's Stadiums and Arenas? Future of CLE

Cleveland Browns Stadium, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, the Wolstein Center and Progressive Field will all look very different in a decade or two. By Ken Prendergast 

Why Did the WNBA's Cleveland Rockers Leave 20 Years Ago? Largely, LeBron James

Former coaches and players share what the atmosphere was like as King James came to town and the Rockers left in 2003. By Vince Guerrieri

Will Gen Z Be Able To Buy Houses? Future of CLE

The housing market is growing increasingly unaffordable for more Americans than ever. But is there opportunity in Ohio being the best bad option? By Ken Prendergast 

Entertainment

Cleveland's Museums Are Expanding and Growing More Interactive: Future of CLE

From the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Interactive Garage to Cleveland Museum of Natural History's expansion, these Northeast Ohio institutions are preparing for what's next in museums. By Annie Nickoloff

Danny Pellegrino: Solon Native Dishes on New Book and Holiday Fun

The host of the Everything Iconic podcast shares his favorite holiday traditions and celebrates his new festive book The Jolliest Bunch. By Annie Nickoloff

At Home

Inside the Rebuild of a 6,500-Square-Foot Rocky River Tudor

Homeowners tear down their house to build the spacious, vibrant home they wanted for family and friends. By Lynne Thompson

Travel & Outdoors

12 Ways to Find the Holiday Spirit in Cleveland

From concerts to plays, there are plenty of options to keep busy this time of year. By Sophie Farrar and Christina Rufo

4 Ohio Trips You Need to Plan Now

The best ways to snag your next stay at some of Ohio's most in-demand getaways, including Hocking Hills and Kelley's Island. By Laura Watilo Blake

Health

4 Medical Breakthroughs Happening in Cleveland: Future of CLE

Cleveland Clinic, University Hospital and MetroHealth are working to make the future of Northeast Ohio healthier. By Dillon Stewart

How the Cleveland Clinic's Quantum Computer Will Revolutionize Health Care: Future of CLE

The 10-year partnership with IBM is designed to advance the pace of biomedical research through artificial intelligence, quantum computing and high-performance computing by way of the hybrid cloud. By Jacob DeSmit