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Best of Cleveland 2017
Let's get this party started! Just when you thought the city's energy had peaked, we found 11 on the dial. We've got 54 headlining foods, shops and entertainers ready to keep the vibe alive. Plus, readers vote for their faves.
CLE Rock Stars
Let's get this party started! Just when you thought the city's energy had peaked, we found 11 on the dial. We've got 54 headlining foods, shops and entertainers read to keep the vibe alive.
Food + Drink
5 Clambakes Worth Diving Into
These classic Cleveland spots are a shore thing.
A Drink You Will Be Proud To Bring Tailgating
Stir up this spin on a bloody mary before watching the Browns.
A Quick Getaway We Love: Lakehouse Inn
You and five friends can relax and uncork with the Wine Tasting & Tour package.
Brunty Farms' Couple Opens Butcher Shop
Farmer's Rail Artisanal Meats and Butcher Shop offers pasture-raised meat and eggs.
Nine Spoons Serves Nostalgia In A Bowl
Using an old family recipe, Jen Ferrone and her father recreate delicious wedding soup.
Rudy's Strudel and Bakery Looks To The Future
Lidia Trempe puts a modern spin on pierogies, paczki and more.
Scary Good: How To Host A Halloween Party In Four Eerily Easy Steps
Craft and brew tasty treats that will have your guests cackling with joy.
Ushabu's Matthew Spinner Is A Professor of Japanese Cuisine
The Tremont restaurant dives into Japan's culinary history — one region at a time — with a well-researched menu.
We're Loco For Campus Grille's Latin and Puerto Rican Cuisine
Luis Roman follows tradition with his made-from-scratch menu.
In the CLE
1910: Tom L. Johnson in Defeat
The legendary mayor's tenure in City Hall had just ended.
Creative Types: Amanda King
The founder of Shooting Without Bullets helps Cleveland youth find their voice through art.
Creative Types: Darius Stubbs
The Cleveland Public Theatre actor and LGBTQ activist finds support in his many roles.
Creative Types: Greg Peckham
The executive director of Land Studio helps create engaging public spaces with a mix of art and design.
Creative Types: Hector Castellanos Lara
The mixed-media artist brings people together by sharing his cultural traditions.
Creative Types: Liza Grossman
The Contemporary Youth Orchestra music director amps up the possibilities for promising young musicians.
Get Your Dose Of Throwback Cleveland
John Skrtic relishes in #CLE's bygone days with forgotten photos, ads and news clippings.
Hello, Hello
A grandmother finds purpose in the day-to-day life of a child.
Land's End
Evaluating the financial impact of urban sprawl means we're only looking at part of the problem.
Local Artist's Murals Take Flight With New Contest
Dave Witzke paints bright cartoon-like birds, cats and rabbits all over Tremont.
Rock Star: Chick Holtkamp Opens Climb Cleveland
The expert climber turns his 45 years of experience into fun for everyone.
The Score On The Cleveland Cavaliers Nike Uniforms
From logos to font, we give our thumbs ups and our thumbs downs on the new features.
Under the Gun
As potential development and rural culture collide, Eaton Township is in the crosshairs of a controversy that threatens its identity.
What Happened to The City Club's Open Question Period?
As the City Club of Cleveland tweaks its debate format, its mission is more important than ever.
Entertainment
A British Artist Turns Phone Calls Into Music
Hear the songs on vinyl records in listening booths at the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland.
A Cleveland Museum Of Art Exhibit Looks At Shifting Styles Of The 1920s
The roaring decade wasn't all glamour, it was a time of great contrast.
Color Your Home In Cleveland-inspired Shades
Plum City Paints offers hues such as Edgewater blue and West Side Market green.
Emerge Microcinema Helps Filmmakers Show Their Work
Brent Stowe and Jeff Babinski screen local films throughout Cleveland.
John Eslich Is Committed To The Haunt
The owner of Canton's Factory of Terror takes over Akron's Haunted Schoolhouse and Laboratory.
Run To This Film Festival About Running
Burning River Film Festival celebrates running with short films.
Sixth City Sounds Advocates For Local Musicians
Events, online resources and more are dedicated to supporting artists.
The Suspense: The 48-Hour Film Project Takes On Horror
Safe House co-director Nick Fiorella tells us how to craft plot twists and more.
Trick Out Your Canine's Costume This Halloween
Tips on how to dress up your dog for the annual Spooky Pooch Parade. By James Bigley II
Video Games and Classic Musical Have More In Common Than You Think
Score big with the Akron Symphony performance of Video Games Live.
At Home
Yes, You Can Craft A Colorful Fall Bouquet
Local florist William Lynch tells us how to make beautiful fall arrangements.
Style
Project Runway Alum Shows Off Her Recent Designs
Valerie Mayen-Nehez's new line focuses on inclusiveness and uniqueness.
Save Your Skin With The Help Of Maeve's All Natural Skin Care
Mimi May creates nontoxic facial cleansers, oils and more.
Education
Ask The Experts: Alan Miciak
Dean of the Boler School of Business at John Carroll University
Ask The Experts: Amy Erich
Director of literacy development at Lawrence School
Ask The Experts: Brian Horgan
Assistant head of school at Gilmour Academy
Ask The Experts: Bryan DePoy
Vice president for academic affairs and chief academic officer at Lake Erie College
Ask The Experts: Christine Fowler-Mack
Portfolio officer for Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Ask The Experts: Hallie Ritzman
Director of the upper school at Hathaway Brown
Ask The Experts: Jessie Sun
STEAM program leader at Laurel School
Ask The Experts: Julia Hodges
Math and engineering teacher at Hawken School
Ask The Experts: Kate Mueller
Associate head of school at Western Reserve Academy
Ask The Experts: Kate Wright
Administrative manager at Cleveland Montessori School
Ask The Experts: Kathie Freer
Middle school director at Ruffing Montessori School
Ask The Experts: Matthew Barker
Seventh- and eighth-grade social studies teacher at Lake Ridge Academy
Ask The Experts: Megan Claycomb
Recruitment specialist at Cuyahoga Community College
Ask The Experts: Paul DiCorleto
Vice president for research and sponsored programs at Kent State University
Ask The Experts: Peter Sweeney
Computer science teacher at University School
Away Gains
High school students are discovering the benefits of a semester or year studying on a farm, in the mountains or abroad.
Raising Your Cites
Schools are teaching digital literacy as a way for kids to become critical thinkers, collaborators and responsibly engaged.