Trying a new restaurant is kind of like a first date. You want some intel first to make sure it won’t be a disaster. And that’s exactly what this list offers. From River Grille in Chagrin Falls to Ava Modern Mexican in Ohio City, there’s something tasty for everyone. Read More >>
Insiders always know best, which is why we talked with 77 people — one for each community we include — to find out what they love most about the place they call home. Sneak peek: For this year's issue, we'll be diving into the housing crisis and what that means for homebuyers and sellers in Northeast Ohio. First, read more from 2021. Read More >>
The fact that this 2020 article continues to generate huge hits in 2021 is proof of just how much we Clevelanders love Little Italy. If you haven't seen it yet, this guide takes you to more than four dozen of the neighborhood's best restaurants, bars, bakeries, markets, shops, sites and services. Another sneak peak into 2022: We'll be attempting to settle the age old debate of what's the better bakery — Corbo's or Presti's. Until then, we suggest you indulge in both before those pesky New Year's resolutions kick in. Read more >>
4. Cleveland's Most Interesting People 2021
From Machine Gun Kelly to Salt chef and co-owner Jill Vedaa, an incredible amount of talent comes from Northeast Ohio. Find out more about what makes these 30 people tick. Read more >>
5. Cleveland Wineries: 16 Vineyards Worth A Visit
It's no secret that our region's wineries have moved far beyond the sweet wines you drank once a year because you happened to be in Ashtabula or Erie County. These days, the wine is good — and the setting is even better. If you haven't been lately, you'll be shocked by some of the newer wineries and delighted by the food games that go well beyond cheese plates. Read more >>
6. A Guide to the 2021 NFL Draft in Cleveland
You might not have known that Cleveland is a wine town, but there's no doubt that we're always and forever — and above all else — a football town. While draft day is long gone, we now have the perspective to declare it a success thanks to the stellar play of cornerback Greg Newsome II and linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah. Now we just need to keep Covid — and concussions — at bay. Read more >>
7. First Look: Cleveland Heights' The Haunted House Restaurant Is Now Open
Readers, we love how you love to have fun. Check out this TikTok for an inside look at this place which is famous for brinner entrees like The Shaggy granola-encrusted banana pudding French toast ($12.99) Read more >>
8. The 18 Best Bars to Watch the 2021 Cleveland Browns Season
No surprise here: Beer + Browns. Read more >>
9. Cleveland Taco Guide: Cleveland's 30 Best Taco Dishes
While there may have been some debate over the best places to get tacos in Cleveland, that's all settled now after a summer of taco eating for us. No complaints. Read more >>
10. Best of Cleveland 2021
You saved the best for last. This is always one of the most-fun issues to work on, thanks to the creativity of Clevelanders. Even better, our annual Best of Cleveland party was back on this year — and we're already looking ahead to next year. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok to stay on top of it all. Read more >>
Check out the rest of our year-end lists here:
Cleveland Magazine Editors Share Their Favorite Reads of 2021
10 of the Most Important Entertainment Stories of the Year
15 Food Trends that Defined Dining in 2021
6 Cleveland Shops and Boutiques That Opened in 2021
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