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Featured Articles

Abundance Culinary in Cleveland Heights: Liu Fang and Carl Setzer's Contemporary Chinese Cuisine Come-Up Story

Liu Fang turns to making dumplings and in turn a business comes to life to cope. By Kate Bigam Kaput

Best of Cleveland 2023: 100+ Editor-and Reader-Picks in Food, Entertainment and Shopping

Looking for the best Cleveland has to offer? You don’t need to look far. Find CLE’s favorite people, places and things — both in our editor selections and reader-voted winner list. By Cleveland Magazine Staff

Take a Peek Inside This 10,000-Square-Foot "Modern Rustic" Home in Bath

Interior Decorating Inspiration: Take a Peek Inside This 10,000-Square-Foot Home in Bath. By Lynne Thompson

Food + Drink

Abundance Culinary in Cleveland Heights: Liu Fang and Carl Setzer's Contemporary Chinese Cuisine Come-Up Story

Liu Fang turns to making dumplings and in turn a business comes to life to cope. By Kate Bigam Kaput

Dining Guide: 25 Tasty Restaurants in Mentor and Mentor-on-the-Lake

From burgers to Indian food and everything between, there's no shortage of delicious hotspots. By Allison Jack

Larder Chef Jeremy Umansky Helps Us Understand Sneaky Food Lables at the Grocery Store: Ask Chef

What's the difference between "organic," "natural" and beyond? This Cleveland chef has some insight in his latest "Ask Chef" column. By Jeremy Umansky

In the CLE

1944: The East Ohio Gas Co. Explosion That Rocked Cleveland

Amid World War II, East Siders didn't know what to think when an explosion devastated the area. By Vince Guerrieri

Creepy Cool Critters Invade Prosperity Social Club

Check out the Terrace of Terror at Prosperity Social Club to see the furry, eight-legged friends of artist Jessica Sheeran. By Abigail Kussow

Editor's Note: We Want to Help You Live Your Best CLE

For us, celebrating the Best of Cleveland doesn't only mean looking at the positive. By Dillon Stewart

'Personal Ink' Tattoos Help Clevelanders Regain Control Over Their Bodies After Breast Cancer

Voodoo Monkey and P.ink teamed up for the fourth year to adorn local women’s chests with meaningful tattoos that cover mastectomy scars. By Kate Bigam Kaput

Q&A: David Sedaris Loves Your Laughs

Ahead of his Oct. 14 appearance at Playhouse Square, David Sedaris chats date mix-ups and modest coffee orders, as well as what to expect from the evening’s event. By Abigail Kussow 

Tourism Numbers Show Cleveland is Rocking

Destination Cleveland reports that Cuyahoga County is the ultimate tourist hotspot in Ohio. By Abigail Kussow

Willoughby House Unveils New Restaurant and Renovation Progress

The “Peek at the Progress” event highlights the former Van Gorder Manor’s extensive remodeling project. By Abigail Kussow

Entertainment

Cleveland Author Thrity Umrigar Publishes 10th Novel

The Museum of Failures arrives on Sept. 26 through Algonquin Books. By Annie Nickoloff

Meet The 2023 Cleveland Arts Prize Winners

Recipients of the prestigious award include designer Dr. Jacinda Walker and patrons of the arts Joseph and Nancy Keithley. By Haley Strnad

At Home

Take a Peek Inside This 10,000-Square-Foot "Modern Rustic" Home in Bath

Interior Decorating Inspiration: Take a Peek Inside This 10,000-Square-Foot Home in Bath. By Lynne Thompson

Style

Clash Finds A (More) Permanent Home In Antonym Collective

A vintage store for the modern woman opens in 78th Street Studios’ RAMP-level workspace. By Abigail Kussow

Cleveland Browns and ILTHY Launch Their Limited-Edition Clothing Collaboration

Grab them while they last, these all-new apparel items complete every football fan's ultimate starter pack. By Abigail Kussow

Travel & Outdoors

Forbes Under 30 Summit: Three Takeaways from Kendall Jenner, Rainn Wilson and More

Here's what the celebs, entrepreneurs and celeb-preneurs discussed during the Forbes Under 30 Summit's first day of  speaker sessions at Cleveland's Public Auditorium. By Abigail Kussow

Education

Why Quirky Extracurriculars Are Vital to Northeast Ohio Schools

Yes, there is the Lettuce Club and other oddball organizations around the area but they fit the bill of opening doors for the students. By Vince Guerrieri