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101 Dishes to Die For, February 2023, Cleveland Magazine

Featured Articles

101 Dishes to Try Before You Die: The Ultimate Cleveland Foodie Bucket List

Cleveland is a city of flavors. Classics from longtime restaurants and flashy new fare are both big parts of Northeast Ohio’s ever-changing dining offerings. If you’ve ever wondered what to eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner, consider this the ultimate menu of bites to try out in the city and its surrounding suburbs. Don’t expect to see any national chains here; these are tried-and-true Cleveland staples, reflecting the city’s unique melting pot of cuisine. By Kate Bigam Kaput, Annie Nickoloff and Dillon Stewart

Dining Guide: Cleveland's Best Black-Owned Restaurants

From legacy locations to new favorites, these are some of the best bites of Black entrepreneurship in Cleveland. By Allison Jack

The Monday Program Brings New Collaborations to Cleveland Hip-Hop

DJ Corey Grand runs the weekly musical meetup, every Monday. By Annie Nickoloff

What Montre AR Could Do for Cleveland

Cleveland-based Montre Augmentaverse co-founders and University of Akron alumni pioneer augmented reality's future with a cutting-edge app. By Becky Boban

Food + Drink

101 Dishes to Try Before You Die: The Ultimate Cleveland Foodie Bucket List

Cleveland is a city of flavors. Classics from longtime restaurants and flashy new fare are both big parts of Northeast Ohio’s ever-changing dining offerings. If you’ve ever wondered what to eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner, consider this the ultimate menu of bites to try out in the city and its surrounding suburbs. Don’t expect to see any national chains here; these are tried-and-true Cleveland staples, reflecting the city’s unique melting pot of cuisine. By Kate Bigam Kaput, Annie Nickoloff and Dillon Stewart

Dining Guide: Cleveland's Best Black-Owned Restaurants

From legacy locations to new favorites, these are some of the best bites of Black entrepreneurship in Cleveland. By Allison Jack

In the CLE

What 24 Hours on an Amtrak Train Showed Us About the Future of Passenger Rail in Cleveland

Amtrak has entered a new era, and it could change everything about traveling in Ohio. Here’s what we learned from a 1,000-mile ride on the Lake Shore Limited line, through Cleveland. By Annie Nickoloff

What Montre AR Could Do for Cleveland

Cleveland-based Montre Augmentaverse co-founders and University of Akron alumni pioneer augmented reality's future with a cutting-edge app. By Becky Boban

When Karamu House Was the Playhouse Settlement

Karamu House didn't start as a theater, but it has always been a gathering place. By Becky Boban

Entertainment

10 Cleveland TikTok Celebrities to Follow

The social media app is a popular pick for Northeast Ohio creatives. By Annie Nickoloff and Anthony Elder

Cleveland Comedians Create Nomadic Club Concept, Secret Society Comedy

Clocking more than 50 shows in its first year, the showcase brings Cleveland's comics, patrons and venues together for something new. By Anthony Elder

Cleveland's Brite Winter Brings Art Wonderland to the Flats

Dozens of artists and everyday Clevelanders collaborate to make the installation art pop every year. By Anthony Elder

The Monday Program Brings New Collaborations to Cleveland Hip-Hop

DJ Corey Grand runs the weekly musical meetup, every Monday. By Annie Nickoloff

At Home

The Scott Wolstein Estate in Hunting Valley Combines History and Luxury

Featuring a wine cellar, rock climbing wall and even a dog room, this estate has it all. By Gracie Wilson

Style

Gift Guide: 10 Local Cleveland Gifts for Your Date on Valentine's Day

From spa experiences and private picnics to the classic chocolates and jewelry, Cleveland's local businesses have you covered this Valentine's Day. By Gracie Wilson

We Tried It: Glass Blowing at the Glass Asylum in Chagrin Falls

Ring holders and whiskey tumblers, snowman statues and wine glasses, make your own home decor at this hot spot. By Gracie Wilson

Travel & Outdoors

Cleveland Summer Camps Get Kids Engaged Outdoors

Get kids away from their screens and out into nature through a variety of programs around the region. By Kristen Hampshire

Grow Your Kids' STEM Skills In Cleveland This Summer

Summer programs all around Cleveland are teaching kids STEM concepts in ways that allow kids to have fun all while learning. By Kristen Hampshire

Why Greater Cleveland Camp Counselors Have the Ultimate Job

Working with kids, fostering leadersip and coordinating programs, camp counselors have one of the best resume building jobs. By Kristen Hampshire