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1 week ago | 
clevelandmagazine.com | Julia Lombardo
The next trending meal at Cleveland-area restaurants originated exactly where you would expect it to: TikTok. It’s called Girl Dinner, and you probably already have everything you need to make it at home. In fact, that’s the point. The term popularized on TikTok in 2023 when influencer Olivia Maher posted a video sharing her unorganized spread of bread, cheese, pickles and fruit, eating on paper towels or directly out of the food’s container.
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2 weeks ago | 
clevelandmagazine.com | Julia Lombardo
Shop quick and easy across Northeast Ohio this Mother’s Day for bright and tasteful solutions that celebrate moms, wives, sisters, aunts, grandmothers and friends. M Cellars 2021 Blanc De BlancsThe local favorite sparkling wine at the 2024 Ohio Wine Competition is a blissful blend of chardonnay grapes crafted through a traditional champenoise method, which involves a second round of fermentation for extra carbonation.
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2 weeks ago | 
clevelandmagazine.com | Julia Lombardo
The off-white T-shirts, sweatshirts and hats with maroon logos and decals are subtle in color, but they’re the latest and biggest eye-catcher at Center Court, the Cavs team shop. Emily Roggenburk’s Iconic Cavs Collection fuses athleisure and streetwear for a sleek design that makes sports merch both fashionable and timeless.
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1 month ago | 
clevelandmagazine.com | Julia Lombardo
Every April, National Poetry Month is a reminder to give greater attention and appreciation to poems — the short, compact writing that keeps the world of literature spinning. While typically short in format, Cleveland’s place in the poetry world stands tall, with working poets consistently penning notable pieces and collections. A few Northeast Ohio-based poets weigh in on other local authors’ poems and poetry collections worth celebrating every day.
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1 month ago | 
clevelandmagazine.com | Julia Lombardo
A lakefront Lakewood home is a passion project 10 years in the making. When homeowner and Citiroc Real Estate Company listing agent Jim Gountis bought the house, located at 17810 Lake Road, in 2015, he remarked that the 1923 residence hadn’t been updated since the ‘90s. So he sought a tasteful renovation that would fuse modern amenities with historical charm and curb appeal on the exterior. The result is a 7,727-square-foot masterpiece with a market price of $3,590,000.
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1 month ago | 
clevelandmagazine.com | Julia Lombardo
Ever since Kimberly and Jimmy Gibson met in 2007 as chefs at Moxie, both food and local culture have been integral to their relationship. Together, they opened Hungry Bee Catery in 2011, which will soon be one of the nine businesses headquartered at The Hive and Honey Hill, two multi-experiential event centers opening in Chagrin Falls in early 2026. For Kimberly, a Chagrin Valley native and the daughter of a beekeeper, the value of farm-fresh goods was always apparent.
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1 month ago | 
clevelandmagazine.com | Julia Lombardo
Buses, trucks, trailers and vans are convenient vessels for tiny homes, party spaces and now — more than ever — mobile businesses. With the dynamic landscape of makers' markets and local business-centered events in Northeast Ohio, being on the go is the way to go. Keep an eye out for these mobile retailers next time you’re shopping around the city.
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2 months ago | 
clevelandmagazine.com | Julia Lombardo
Nothing warms the heart quite like a bowl of macaroni and cheese. Now, imagine having 15 in one sitting. That’s the idea at Mac 'n' Cheese Throwdown, benefitting Working Animals Giving Service for Kids ( W.A.G.S. 4 Kids). On March 1 at The Madison in Cleveland, a group of restaurants, food trucks and bars across Northeast Ohio — with cuisine styles ranging from European, Asian and Latin American — vied for the title of champion.
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2 months ago | 
clevelandmagazine.com | Julia Lombardo
Diane Linston is the only African American woman to own a clothing manufacturing company in Cleveland, which produces anywhere from 20,000 to 50,000 pieces for emerging designers in the region. It complements her fabric store and her boutique, Styles of Imagination, located in Downtown Bedford. All facilities support her ever-growing clothing collection, Never Give Up, whose name runs deeper than its cliche. “I always knew that I wanted to be a fashion designer at the age of 15,” Linston says.
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2 months ago | 
clevelandmagazine.com | Julia Lombardo
Bayside Provisions is all about fish. The Avon-based company is behind spice blends, breading mixes and a special sauce designed for a perfect fish fry dinner. But before meeting Ryan — her husband and business partner — Bayside Provisions co-founder Jessica Nagel was no seafood connoisseur. “I had never eaten fish other than shrimp,” she says.
