January 2025

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Food + Drink

Anna Harouvis of Anna in the Raw Shares Her Favorite Spots for Vegan and Gluten-Free Eats in Cleveland: Word of Mouth

A trailblazer in Cleveland’s vegan and juicing scenes for more than 25 years, the owner of Anna in the Raw blends her passions into a personalized approach to raw vegan living. By Christina Rufo

Medina's 24 Best Restaurants: Dining Guide

Heading south on I-71 from Downtown can lead to a number of great dining options in Medina. By Christina Rufo

These Cuyahoga Falls Speakeasy Cocktail Bars Offers Pretty Little Secrets

Fall down the rabbit hole on Front Street in Cuyahoga Falls, where cozy speakeasies are having a moment. By Allison Jack

In the CLE

1969: Cleveland Mayor Carl Stokes, a Golden Glove Boxer, Squares Up

A former streetfighter, the mayor knew a thing or two about throwing a punch and taking one. By Vince Guerrieri

Annie Zaleski, Author, Editor and Journalist: Most Interesting People 2025

While she's covered a wide swath of stories, the expert music writer recently hit the New York Times Best Seller List with her book on Taylor Swift. By Julia Lombardo

Austin Hedges, Catcher for the Cleveland Guardians: Most Interesting People 2025

He may not have the most powerful bat in the MLB, but the catcher is a leader in the clubhouse. By Danny Cunningham

Ben Shahshahani, Chief AI Officer for Cleveland Clinic: Most Interesting People 2025

With the new technology coming online, the hospital system is readying their systems for a new frontier of health care. By Robin Goist

Brian Windhorst: Most Interesting People 2025

The senior NBA writer for ESPN.com is one of the brightest basketball minds in the country, and his rise from Akron Beacon Journal mirrors that of LeBron James. By Danny Cunningham

Carrie Coon, Actress: Most Interesting People 2025

The actress has credits in HBO's Gilded Age and White Lotus as well as movies such as Avengers: Infinity War and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. By Jaden Stambolia

Dorothy Todd, Cleveland Police Chief: Most Interesting People 2025

The leader of Cleveland Division of Police never thought being an officer was for women. But starting as a traffic controller, she's fought to overcome that stigma as she's risen through the ranks. By Ida Lieskovszky

Eddie Taylor Jr., President of Taylor-Oswald: Most Interesting People 2025

After a career shift, this entrepreneur and former college football player found success in insurance and risk management that propelled him to creating one of the largest Black-owned insurance companies in the region. By Dillon Stewart

Emily O. Coyne, Fashion Creator: Most Interesting People 2025

Tied with a bow, the founder of lifestyle brand emilyOandbows is growing a business and audience thanks to Instagram and a smart aesthetic. By Lynne Thompson

Eva Pate, Ice Dancer: Most Interesting People 2025

This 24-year-old skating pro started in Strongsville before ice dancing took her around the world for championships and introduced her to her husband. By Christina Rufo

Gabriel Kramer, Ideastream Host: Most Interesting People 2025

A trivia buff, this reporter, radio host and producer finds joy in all his work, but his favorite project is the children's program he hosts called NewsDepth. By Annie Nickoloff

Hermione Malone, Executive Director of CIFF: Most Interesting People 2025

The former journalist is telling stories in a new way as the executive director of Cleveland International Film Festival. By Shawn Mishak

House Three Thirty Continues the LeBron James Family Foundation's Promise to Akron

LeBron James has made a promise to give back to his community and the people in it. House Three Thirty is the latest example of his impact in Akron. By Danny Cunningham

Isabella Geraci, Flag Football Player: Most Interesting People 2025

The wide receiver for the United States Wome's Flag Football National Team didn't drop a ball on the way to gold. Now, she's eyeing the 2028 Olympics. By Jaden Stambolia

Jason Beudert, Restaurateur: Most Interesting People 2025

The founder of Hangry Brands has brought Cleveland STEAK Tremont, Lionheart Coffee and Geraci's Slice Shop, but his proudest achievement is founding Northeast Ohio's A Special Wish with his wife. By Julia Lombardo

Jess Peacock, Clergyperson at Community Church of Chesterland: Most Interesting People 2025

Even after a firebombing at their church, the clergyperson continues to preach the word in an accepting environment. By Julia Lombardo

John Delzoppo, Pinball Pro: Most Interesting People 2025

Not only has this pinball pro traveled around the world for big wins, the founder of Cleveland Pinball League is building community over the game. By Sarah Webb

Ken Carman, Host at 92.3 the Fan: Most Interesting People 2025

The passionate sports commenter is one of Cleveland's leading voices of fandom, anger and celebration each morning o drive time radio. By Danny Cunningham

Liu Fang, Chef of Abundance Culinary: Most Interesting People 2025

From working in the coal mines of China to starting Beijing's first brewery, Liu Fang has had an abundance of experiences before creating her modern Chinese culinary experience in Cleveland Heights. By Dillon Stewart

Lola Jacaj, Restauranteur: Most Interesting People 2025

Recently opening her third restaurant, Oliva, this Albania-native — whose Casa La Luna is beloved — has grown into one of the area's top hospitality pros since starting at 17 years old. By Dillon Stewart

Max Stakolich, Guitarist: Most Interesting People 2025

The 14-year-old guitarist has rocked arenas and stadiums as a pregame performer for the Cleveland Browns and Cavaliers. By Shawn Mishak

Mike Gansey, General Manager for the Cleveland Cavaliers: Most Interesting People 2025

The Northeast Ohio native is a former pro basketball player who worked his way through the Cavaliers organization starting as an intern. By Danny Cunningham

Mike Petrone, Piano Player at Johnny's Downtown: Most Interesting People 2025

If you've ever been to the classic Johnny's Restaurant, you've heard Petrone tickle the ivories. But you've likely never heard some of the stories the former child performer has seen from behind the piano. By Annie Nickoloff

Morelle McCane, Olympic Boxers: Most Interesting People 2025

The Glenville High School graduate just competed in the 2024 Olympics in Paris and has her sights set on the World tournament in Liverpool, England, in September. By Vince Guerrieri

Rosemary Mudry, Executive Director, Cleveland Public Market Corp.: Most Interesting People 2025

The leader of the new nonprofit running West Side Market has always had a passion for produce and farmers. By Robin Goist

Stephanie Haney, Lawyer and WKYC Journalist: Most Interesting People 2025

A board certified lawyer in Ohio and California, the journalist and digital anchor is dedicated to finding the truth and fighting misinformation. By Dillon Stewart

Tina Lattouf Chamoun, Founder Terranean Herbs & Spices: Most Interesting People 2025

The Lebanese-American shares her culture through her za'atar business and through her blog and social media accounts Your Lebanon. By Christina Rufo

At Home

A 1924 Castle is One of Cleveland’s Most Luxurious Airbnb Rentals

The castle, managed by HostPros, boasts a mixture of modern design and church-inspired memorabilia. By Julia Lombardo

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