Brett Zelman

Cleveland

Staff Writer at Cleveland Scene

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Things '80s and '90s Kids in Cleveland Can't Forget

Aug 31, 2023 | clevescene.com | Brett Zelman

There are some things about Cleveland in the 1980s and 1990s that anyone who was a kid during that time just can't forget. Take, for example, the feeling of walking into the Grog Shop for the first time. Or the joyous feeling of watching Omar Vizquel field grounders. Or looking out through the Chagrin Valley while on a coaster at Geauga Lake.
This Million Dollar Log Cabin Just Hit The Market In Medina

Aug 30, 2023 | clevescene.com | Brett Zelman

Out in Medina (3407 Cook Rd.) , this luxurious log cabin just hit the market. It's listed at $1,099,000 and sits on just under 3 acres. The cabin was built in 2000 and was added onto in 2016. This home is a nature lovers dream, with multiple porches, a sauna, a steam room, an outdoor fireplace and much more. It also has exquisite views of the Rocky River and the beauty surrounding the area. The home is listed by Tanya Kachmar of Century 21 HomeStar. Contact Tanya at (440) 212-2390.
30 Businesses That Cleveland Desperately Needs, According to Reddit Users

Aug 12, 2023 | clevescene.com | Brett Zelman

Reddit user Santa_Says_Who_Dis recently asked the question, "What is a business or franchise that is badly needed in the Cleveland area?" The responses flooded in, with answers ranging from supermarkets and fried chicken places to taco joints, wholesale store brand liquor, breakfast buffets and more. We rounded up the best responses and are sharing them here with you, because when it comes to knowing Cleveland and robust discussions, the Cleveland Subreddit can't be beat.
Photos: Vintage Cleveland Signs From the 1920s to the 1980s

Aug 11, 2023 | clevescene.com | Brett Zelman

Cleveland has a rich history and some of that history, at least of the 20th century, can be seen through our signs. Political signs, local signs, neon signs, they all tell the story of America and more specifically Cleveland through the 1900s. Check out some of these awesome signs we found via the Cleveland Memory Project
This Historic Home in Brecksville Is on the Market for $600,000

Jul 28, 2023 | clevescene.com | Brett Zelman

In Brecksville, the historic house at 8937 Highland Drive, known as the Knowlton Bourne Home, just hit the market for $599,900. The home is on the National Register of Historic Places. The home was originally built in 1879 by Dr. William Knowlton, a renowned physician who fought in the Civil War. He was also chairman of obstetrics at Wooster University. The home also served as his medical office for many years.
Remembering the Cleveland Markets That No Longer Exist

Jul 28, 2023 | clevescene.com | Brett Zelman

The West Side Market is obviously the best-known market in Cleveland. But local markets were a huge part of the heartbeat of the city in the first half of the 19th century and there were many more providing fresh produce and more to shoppers. Almost every neighborhood and shopping plaza had their own market, whether it was an open-air one like Central Market or a corner storefront like Maroun's Market on Hough Avenue.
Your Cleveland Dining Bucket List for This Summer

Jun 23, 2023 | clevescene.com | Brett Zelman

Your Cleveland Dining Bucket List for This SummerReady to make the most of your summer — and looking for a list of the places you need to eat? We have you covered. From the hottest new restaurants to open in Greater Cleveland recently to classic summer-season standbys, from places with cool treats to the area's buzziest patios, there's plenty of great options for dining out, from Kelleys Island to Grand River and everywhere in between.
Your Cleveland Dining Bucket List for This Summer

Jun 23, 2023 | clevescene.com | Brett Zelman
20 Things Clevelanders Are Obsessed With

Jun 16, 2023 | clevescene.com | Brett Zelman
20 Things Clevelanders Are Obsessed With

Jun 16, 2023 | clevescene.com | Brett Zelman

Clevelanders tend to love a lot of the same things. In fact, you can even say we become obsessed. Once something gets into the cultural zeitgeist in Northeast Ohio, it stays there for a long, long time. Even if they're shitty for 2.5 decades (cough, cough the football team). These 20 things are obsessions for Clevelanders and there's no debating it.