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Food + Drink
4 Summer-Worthy Blueberry Recipes
Local chefs share their refreshing takes on the seasonal superfood.
5 Hot Dog Spots To Relish
Celebrate National Hot Dog Month with these franks.
A Patio We Love: Punch Bowl Social
Get your game on at this new rooftop spot.
Alternative Eats: Three Vegan And Gluten-Free Dessert Spots
We searched high and low for these dessert gems.
Fill Up At These Three Divine Summer Dish Festivals
Our prayers have been answered.
Greedy Girl Makes Us Go Gaga for Greek and Indian Food
Check out the impressive all-day breakfast menu or the paratha bread-wrapped Frankie.
Hook & Hoof Stirs Up Familiar Flavors
Executive chef and co-owner Hunter Toth riffs on classic dishes such as stuffed shells.
Kingfish Hooks Us With An East Coast-Inspired Menu
Executive chef Mark Standen creates an ocean's worth of surf and turf gems.
In the CLE
1948: Kids Spend A Summer Night In The Park
They gave their parents a shock.
All In
As the Americans with Disabilities Act turns 27, Clevelanders must embrace cultural change and make proactive accommodations for people with disabilities.
Build The Sandcastle Of Your Dreams
Dig into these three tips for building the ultimate sand sculpture.
Change Up
As the minor league owners of the Lake Erie Crushers, Tom and Jacqueline Kramig are stepping to the plate with new branding, wacky promotions and fun events to attract fans. Will they hit a home run?
CLE Dog Magazine Has Us Barking For Joy
From doggy owner profiles to places to take your pup, the new pub has given us a new leash on canine life.
Dream Home
Turning your dream house into a home is all about the journey.
Identity Shift
It's a fitting time to re-examine who we are as a city.
Oh, The Memories
In honor of our 45th anniversary issue Cleveland Magazine staffers look back to our favorite moments.
Reconnect With Nature As The Cleveland Metroparks Turns 100
One of the most tenured employees reflects on the growing park system.
Survival Gear
Before Cleveland became a hotbed for T-shirt culture, Nightsweats and T-Cells raised awareness and created hope for those with HIV and AIDS. Now after 27 years, its brand of screen-printed activism continues the fight and inspires a new generation.
Three Classes To Let Loose Your Curiosity
School is out for the summer, but these classes hit a sweet spot.
Who Are We Now?
In one whirlwind year, our city claimed an NBA championship, hosted a national political convention and continued development downtown and in the neighborhoods. But as Cleveland sheds its Mistake on the Lake identity, we confront our shifting identity, ask what it might take to continue the momentum and set an agenda for the future.
Who Are We Now? Inside The #CLE Psyche
We recruit comedian Mike Polk Jr. to probe the depths of our insecurities, neurosis and newfound pride.
Who Are We Now? Our Obsessions
From Ralph Perk's wardrobe to Frank Jackson's Twitter account, we evaluate how our infatuations from 1972 line up with today's trends.
Who Are We Now? Project Check-In
Here are three areas that need a renewed focus.
Who Are We Now? What We Learned From Downtown Development
Downtown Cleveland Alliance CEO Joe Marinucci shares three lessons to follow.
Who Are We Now? What We Learned From Public Square
Land Studio executive director Greg Peckham on what the renovation of Public Square has taught us.
Who Are We Now? What We Learned From The RNC
Destination Cleveland CEO David Gilbert shares lessons we can use for the next big event downtown
Who Are We Now?: Voices Of The Land
Five locals speak up about entrepreneurship, neighborhood development, food culture, activism and empowering our future.
Why We Love Edgewater's New Beach House
Catch some cocktails and a killer sunset at this new hot spot.
Entertainment
Alissa Nutting Drops In For Brews & Prose
The author's new book examines the importance of self-awareness in the heat of relational turmoil.
Cheers! Brews & Prose Taps Lydia Munnell
We chat with its new director about her writing style, Cleveland authors and more.
Cleveland Is Rockin’ the Stadium Concerts Again
Big-time tours this month recall our city’s golden era of superstar shows.
Play Delves Into Black Identity Using Blackface
Neighbors uses a mixed-race family and minstrels to magnify stereotypes and question racial identity.
The Theater Ninjas Launch An Interactive Sci-fi Show
Explore gaming mechanics, sci-fi elements and wizardry in the outer space play.
Three Showstopping Concerts To See This Month
Can't get to U2 or Billy Joel? No problem.
Style
Find Rare Gems Inside This Strongsville Store
You'll discover antiques and more at Relic Home Furnishings + Art Collective.
Summer Hair How-To: Get This Look In Minutes
Manifest co-owner and stylist Jamie Spaid puts a twist on the ponytail.
Travel & Outdoors
Tame Lake Erie's Waters With Our Boating Guide
From what type of boat is best for you to the best places to dock, we've got you set to sail.
Health
Get A Better, Brighter Smile
Digital dentistry and advances in cosmetic dental procedures are worth smiling about.
Want To Look Younger?
Advances in cosmetic surgery and procedures make it easier than ever to counter the effects of aging.