March 4, 201411 yr Hiding Out in Ohio: Bioscience Down the street from Jake Orville’s office in downtown Cleveland, you can hear the cutting of steel gears from a nearly 100-year-old manufacturer of machinery parts. Just beyond that lies Millionaire’s Row, a stretch of historic homes built by industrial tycoons like John Rockefeller and Western Union founder Jeptha Wade, who dominated the city in the late 1800s and early 1900s. But in the midst of these landmarks to the city’s legacy as a manufacturing powerhouse, Orville and his team are working on something Rockefeller and Wade could never have envisioned: patented technologies to test for heart disease http://www.ozy.com/fast-forward/bioscience-and-big-money-spark-a-rust-belt-renaissance/6556.article Check out the bar graphs I'm surprised anyone is still running a machine shop downtown.
March 4, 201411 yr Indiegogo for OhioKnittingMills. An effort by a local team trying to restart a once thriving business. http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/rebuild-our-american-knitwear-industry-with-ohio-knitting-mills?show_todos=true http://www.ohioknittingmills.com/
March 9, 201411 yr It is 9 days till St. Patrick's Day, and the 147th Annual Cleveland St. Patrick's Day Parade ~ the nations 3rd oldest and 5th largest parade "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 9, 201411 yr It is 9 days till St. Patrick's Day, and the 147th Annual Cleveland St. Patrick's Day Parade ~ the nations 3rd oldest and 5th largest parade what's a good source naming Cleveland the 5th largest? 5th in attendance as well?
March 9, 201411 yr Wiki lists many cities older than Cleveland: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick%27s_Day_in_the_United_States
March 15, 201411 yr Wow, I know it's chaotic, but am surprised the entirety of Tower City's retail aspect is shutting down Monday at 2 because of St. Paddy's. "...Tower City Center will be closing at 2 p.m. Officials said that the shopping center -- including the food court and all shops -- will close then. Only Tower City Cinemas, Hard Rock Café, Morton's The Steakhouse, Lincoln Tap House and Houlihan's will remain open after 2 p.m., officials said." http://www.wkyc.com/story/news/local/northeast-ohio/2014/03/14/cleveland-st-patricks-day-parade-route-details-info/6421731/
March 15, 201411 yr Wow, I know it's chaotic, but am surprised the entirety of Tower City's retail aspect is shutting down Monday at 2 because of St. Paddy's. "...Tower City Center will be closing at 2 p.m. Officials said that the shopping center -- including the food court and all shops -- will close then. Only Tower City Cinemas, Hard Rock Café, Morton's The Steakhouse, Lincoln Tap House and Houlihan's will remain open after 2 p.m., officials said." http://www.wkyc.com/story/news/local/northeast-ohio/2014/03/14/cleveland-st-patricks-day-parade-route-details-info/6421731/ Probably because of their bathrooms. I recall during the mid to late 80s when I went to parades their would be huge lines and messes.
March 15, 201411 yr I think the main issue is the rapid station. Everybody leaving once the parade ends creates chaos. This is the best picture I could find but it is literally impossible to move and the place is packed and backed up to all of the entrances. If I remember correctly it takes hours to get through that line. I wouldn't be surprised if that situation hurts ridership for this parade. Still should be larger than usual though.
March 15, 201411 yr ^DM4, I hope now that the Waterfront Line is running during the day every 15 mins, that this will alleviate the pressure on Tower City somewhat. I think RTA should experiment with running through trains from the WFL that don't stop at Tower City. If revelers from the Shaker-Blue/Green Line would walk over to W. 3rd or go down in the Flats, it could make a big difference.
March 16, 201411 yr http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2014/03/happy_in_cleveland_brunswick_h.html
March 16, 201411 yr ^Awesome video! Those kids did a great job! Loved all the happy dancers, and all of the people in the background...great shots of street life in general! Doesn't hurt that this song always makes me smile :-)
March 17, 201411 yr http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2014/03/happy_in_cleveland_brunswick_h.html Great stuff, Murray!! Forget the silly "Hastily Made Video..." of a few years ago which only, as usual, pokes fun at the City... THIS video more closely represents what Cleveland's all about. Regular people. Some good (and bad) dancing; great music.
March 17, 201411 yr http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2014/03/happy_in_cleveland_brunswick_h.html Great stuff, Murray!! Forget the silly "Hastily Made Video..." which only, as usual, pokes fun at the City... THIS video more closely represents what Cleveland's all about. Regular people. Some good (and bad) dancing; greet music. I loved the video. Don't get me started on that unfunny cheap-shot artist, Mike Polk.
March 17, 201411 yr Don't get me started on that unfunny cheap-shot artist, Mike Polk. Cool, I'm not the only one who can't stand that obnoxious self-promoter. As for Dyngus Day at Major Hoopples, unless I am badly mistaken, there's a dichotomy I knew I was inevitable as soon as the Poles brought that day back.
March 17, 201411 yr we all gripe about the plain dealer, and rightly so, but they did do something very noteworthy and brave, they broke the vietnam era my lai massacre story in 1969: http://nypost.com/2014/03/15/richard-nixon-and-the-my-lai-massacre-coverup/
March 17, 201411 yr "@ShopTowerCity will close 2pm St. Patty's Day. Access to RTA & Parking only. No Food Court or Restroom access. Restaurants will be open." "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 20, 201411 yr I mentioned this in the Marketing thread, but it really impressed me. I was overhearing lots of Cleveland love, and desire to get there before it gets "ruined like Portland or Austin" My regular bar in New Orleans French Quarter is Fahy's. Very dog friendly and an industry hang out. One of the bartenders, Robert, is a huge foodie, and he was talking to a bunch of servers and cooks on the other side of the bar. They got talking about how they all watch the Chew, and Michael Symon. Then one of the people bursts out "the Cleveland food scene is just blowing up right now" and another, "yeah, one of their restaurants got a James Beard award {Sokolowski's}" They all agreed that they needed to take a trip before the hipsters take over! I did not know the servers, so they could have been a group of former Clevelanders living in NOLA, but either way. A relatively full bar overheard them and no one offered up any snark about the city. Needless to say, I was smiling ear to ear!
March 20, 201411 yr ^ That's good to hear, but I will say this - while I think it's great that those people have heard positive things about us, I think those people are the exception, not the norm. It sounds like they are "cultured" people who pay attention to the food scene / food network, etc. I'd say most americans don't fall into this category, which is why that new video is so great. I travel a fair amount and what I hear the most is: "I've heard of the flats" and "so do you hate Lebron?"
March 20, 201411 yr I know we like to call ourselves a "foodie town" but Im starting to question that. Yes we have some great restaurants, but could it be because restaurants are all there is downtown storefront wise? Ive been looking at ad campaigns and nearly every city is calling themselves a food town. Its crazy. They are all boasting there food, culture, arts, etc. Its like watching a Cleveland video but with different pictures/videos. So I decided to look up best food town lists, even though lists are dumb. Basically none of them even mention Cleveland. Are we making out our food scene to be more than it is? Yes its the best scene in the region, by far, which is a great and important thing, but does it really compare nationally? I think we might lack enough food diversity which might hurt us in the rankings. I do like the new campaign though. Its less generic and more Cleveland.
March 20, 201411 yr ^ehhh. first of all, ask people in the food industry what they think about the term foodie and they will laugh at it. Its a dumb term. Cleveland is a VERY talented culinary city. WHen you have two iron chefs setting the pace, then it elevates everyone else. Ironcially Symon and Sawyers spots (except Noodlecat-love that place) are places i do not go out of my way to go to. The tell tale of a citys food scene in my opinion is what are the neighborhood joints like, the chill places where you want to get food. Every city has 5 star dining, but whats the secondary and tertiary spots like..and here they are exceptional. Your dive bars are mostly serving high quality food that is creative and well prepared. IN the city proper, there arent that many places that served frozen, canned foods and deep fry. Even places like Happy Dog house make their toppings and get their food locally sourced. Frankly, i go places like Florida, Newport, RI, Nashville, i can go on...and the food is a joke. I turn my nose up to it because it doesnt compare to what i eat every weekend when I go out here. To your point abou other cities calling themselves food towns. Sure, everyone self proclaims them food towns...but places like Columbus have a few good spots, but you have to look at the city as a whole. And from what i see, i dont see too many award winning chefs down there and frankly they are getting Cleveland concepts to float down there (melt, b spot) to elevate their scene.
March 20, 201411 yr Are they trying to identify Cleveland with a local signature food? Like Philly has cheesesteaks, Chicago has Italian Beef, NY has pizza, Cincinnati has chili etc. I remember a few years ago, Anthony Bourdain (sp) did a special on Cleveland food. He OPENED the TV show with him and his friend at the Skyline Restaurant on Ridge Rd.! Opening a Cleveland food show with a signature Cincinnati restaurant!
March 20, 201411 yr Sawyer is not an Iron Chef, but is a repeat James Beard nominee, which holds much more sway with the epicure crowd. I think the Cleveland food scene definitely is talked about on a national scale, but I have to say it was elevated to the level of even occasional discussion solely by Symon. Sawyer has come up behind as the one-two punch, and there are a lot of other accolades folks like Rocco Whalen and Doug Katz are getting that are holding that elevation up and helping it to rise further. Not to mention Michael Ruhlman, who is HUGELY known in the food world - co-authoring the French Laundry Cookbook is about as big as it gets for a food writer, and he's very close friends with Bourdain. It's all happening concurrently and I think it's a pretty big deal from the visitors I talk to regularly at the bars at Lola (a lunch spot I frequent) and Spice (just talked to a businesswoman from Pittsburgh there last night).
March 20, 201411 yr Frankly, i go places like Florida, Newport, RI, Nashville, i can go on...and the food is a joke. I turn my nose up to it because it doesnt compare to what i eat every weekend when I go out here. ^foodie snob
March 21, 201411 yr Lets keep the marketing discussion on that thread, I just wanted to share that nifty story. Gracias!
March 28, 201411 yr Some Nashville love... Even the comments section compliments Cleveland: Sausage Party: Cleveland, Ohio's Polish Boy Comes to Cleveland Park Posted by Jack Silverman on Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 6:18 AM I started eating Polish Boys in the late 1980s at the long-gone Coventry Pizza in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, where they dropped the kielbasa in the deep-fryer. While that seemed just fine at 2:30 a.m. after the bars had all closed, I can attest that JAM’s version, featuring sausage that’s been smoked for hours, is far superior. Furthermore, Cleveland is an eight-hour drive from my house, and JAM’s, just five minutes. If that’s blasphemy coming from a native Clevelander, so be it. You can call in your order and pick it up (651-8120), but I recommend just showing up and eating it there. They have a couple of tables, so you can sit down and eat it right away before it gets soggy. Besides, the Murphys are a lovely family (Joe’s brother Tim works there too), and they enjoy the company. And a word of advice: Don’t wear anything too fancy. More than likely, you’ll be wearing some Polish Boy before it’s all over. http://www.nashvillescene.com/nashville/blogs/Post?basename=sausage-party-cleveland-ohios-polish-boy-comes-to-cleveland-park&day=27&id=bites&month=03&year=2014
March 28, 201411 yr Some Nashville love... Even the comments section compliments Cleveland: Sausage Party: Cleveland, Ohio's Polish Boy Comes to Cleveland Park Posted by Jack Silverman on Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 6:18 AM I started eating Polish Boys in the late 1980s at the long-gone Coventry Pizza in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, where they dropped the kielbasa in the deep-fryer. While that seemed just fine at 2:30 a.m. after the bars had all closed, I can attest that JAM’s version, featuring sausage that’s been smoked for hours, is far superior. Furthermore, Cleveland is an eight-hour drive from my house, and JAM’s, just five minutes. If that’s blasphemy coming from a native Clevelander, so be it. You can call in your order and pick it up (651-8120), but I recommend just showing up and eating it there. They have a couple of tables, so you can sit down and eat it right away before it gets soggy. Besides, the Murphys are a lovely family (Joe’s brother Tim works there too), and they enjoy the company. And a word of advice: Don’t wear anything too fancy. More than likely, you’ll be wearing some Polish Boy before it’s all over. http://www.nashvillescene.com/nashville/blogs/Post?basename=sausage-party-cleveland-ohios-polish-boy-comes-to-cleveland-park&day=27&id=bites&month=03&year=2014 CovBev Polish Boys were the absolute positive best, especially if you didn't put cole slaw on them. I can't eat it so I always got mine without. One night about six of us got them, and I was the only one who didn't get ill. From then on, no one did.
April 14, 201411 yr Some Nashville love... Even the comments section compliments Cleveland: Sausage Party: Cleveland, Ohio's Polish Boy Comes to Cleveland Park Posted by Jack Silverman on Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 6:18 AM I started eating Polish Boys in the late 1980s at the long-gone Coventry Pizza in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, where they dropped the kielbasa in the deep-fryer. While that seemed just fine at 2:30 a.m. after the bars had all closed, I can attest that JAM’s version, featuring sausage that’s been smoked for hours, is far superior. Furthermore, Cleveland is an eight-hour drive from my house, and JAM’s, just five minutes. If that’s blasphemy coming from a native Clevelander, so be it. You can call in your order and pick it up (651-8120), but I recommend just showing up and eating it there. They have a couple of tables, so you can sit down and eat it right away before it gets soggy. Besides, the Murphys are a lovely family (Joe’s brother Tim works there too), and they enjoy the company. And a word of advice: Don’t wear anything too fancy. More than likely, you’ll be wearing some Polish Boy before it’s all over. http://www.nashvillescene.com/nashville/blogs/Post?basename=sausage-party-cleveland-ohios-polish-boy-comes-to-cleveland-park&day=27&id=bites&month=03&year=2014 Deep fried? That sounds great! My mother grew up in a Slovenian home and turned me on the the delicacy of Kielbasa. A good fresh roll, with some cream cheese and a little ketchup. Still one of my all time favorites!
April 14, 201411 yr Some Nashville love... Even the comments section compliments Cleveland: Sausage Party: Cleveland, Ohio's Polish Boy Comes to Cleveland Park Posted by Jack Silverman on Thu, Mar 27, 2014 at 6:18 AM I started eating Polish Boys in the late 1980s at the long-gone Coventry Pizza in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, where they dropped the kielbasa in the deep-fryer. While that seemed just fine at 2:30 a.m. after the bars had all closed, I can attest that JAM’s version, featuring sausage that’s been smoked for hours, is far superior. Furthermore, Cleveland is an eight-hour drive from my house, and JAM’s, just five minutes. If that’s blasphemy coming from a native Clevelander, so be it. You can call in your order and pick it up (651-8120), but I recommend just showing up and eating it there. They have a couple of tables, so you can sit down and eat it right away before it gets soggy. Besides, the Murphys are a lovely family (Joe’s brother Tim works there too), and they enjoy the company. And a word of advice: Don’t wear anything too fancy. More than likely, you’ll be wearing some Polish Boy before it’s all over. http://www.nashvillescene.com/nashville/blogs/Post?basename=sausage-party-cleveland-ohios-polish-boy-comes-to-cleveland-park&day=27&id=bites&month=03&year=2014 Deep fried? That sounds great! My mother grew up in a Slovenian home and turned me on the the delicacy of Kielbasa. A good fresh roll, with some cream cheese and a little ketchup. Still one of my all time favorites! Never tried it with cream cheese before, that sounds seriously good when not in the mood for stadium mustard or hot sauce...
April 15, 201411 yr E Rocc you are not alone. My grandmother used to tell me her sisters, who were Slovenian nuns, turned her on the combination. It's not widely known, but trust me you'll love it.
April 27, 201411 yr From Donte Whitner's twitter: DonteHitner @DonteWhitner 3h I defiantly see that Cleveland is making a comeback... Swear!!! And it's cooler than a lot of big cities... Trust me!
June 13, 201411 yr 10 Reasons You Should Move To Cleveland. Right Now. June 10, 2014 Jessica Newell Ask any random bystander on the street and you’ll get a variety of answers about what they think of Cleveland. Some are good, and some are bad. We get it, we have a history. But in Cleveland think we have a lot to offer, and our city is on the rise in a lot of ways. Even Ronald Berkman, the president of one of Cleveland’s most prominent institutions of higher education (see #2 on our list) Cleveland State University, said so. “Even the most ardent Cleveland naysayers no longer deny that there’s a renaissance emanating from downtown,” said Berkman in a recent Huffington Post article. “This is a city that is reinventing and re-imaging for the future.” We sure like the sound of that! But what makes all this talk of a renaissance possible? It comes from people like you who have the opportunity to help us grow while reinventing yourself in the process. Does that sound good to you? We thought so. Here are the top ten reasons why you should probably consider giving our city a fair chance. It could very well just change your life! READ MORE AT: http://thoughtcatalog.com/jessica-newell/2014/06/10-reasons-you-should-move-to-cleveland-right-now/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 17, 201410 yr Great to see more and more young people writing blogs on their love for Cleveland: A Northeast Ohio Summer Bucket List June 17th, 2014 It’s finally June, yet given the horrible winter we had, I’m still not 100% convinced that I won’t wake up with my yard covered in at least an inch or two of snow. However, I am a glass half-full kind of girl so until that happens (anything is possible weather-wise in Northeast Ohio!), I’ll just enjoy every second of sun and heat that I can. Since being active and being outside are two of my favorite things, here are some activities around Northeast Ohio that you should definitely check out this summer! http://www.clevelandplus.com/News-and-Press/ThePlus/ThePlus-Guest-Blogs/Guest-Blogs-2014/Summer-Bucket-List.aspx Movie Madness Comes to Cleveland I don’t know about all of you, but I love that Cleveland has been the backdrop to many recent films. Most noticeable were the Captain American and Avengers’ movies, due to their high-intensity action shots, but we still have a slew of other films coming to town and taking over the streets of downtown Cleveland. The most recent announcement includes Criminal Activities, which began filming yesterday. Be prepared to welcome stars like John Travolta, Michael Pitt, Dan Stevens and Rebecca Da Costa with open arms as they film this drama about four young men who get mixed up in a bad deal with a mobster! And since Cleveland has so much to offer, I wanted to provide a list of places for these fabulous actors, writers, producers and crew to visit! Enjoy! http://cleunleashed.com/2014/05/28/movie-madness-comes-to-cleveland/
June 19, 201410 yr #10 most walkable urban place: http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/documents/foot-traffic-ahead.pdf
June 20, 201410 yr I think this is love... Although I cringe a bit reading it: http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/5505731
June 26, 201410 yr Cleveland, a City Repurposed "If there had to be a slogan to describe Cleveland as it is today, “what’s old is new again” would undoubtedly be it. In the last few years, locals and businesses in this Midwest metropolis have been repurposing historic buildings from its heyday in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and turning them into restaurants, stores and draws for both residents and tourists. Many of these structures had sat empty for a decade or more before restoration efforts began infusing a vibrancy into this once-somewhat-downtrodden city." http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/29/travel/cleveland-a-city-repurposed.html?_r=2#
June 26, 201410 yr Anyone who closely follows Cle development projects here on UrbanOhio has to be stunned with it all. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 27, 201410 yr Anyone who closely follows Cle development projects here on UrbanOhio has to be stunned with it all. Sometimes I think I fail to realize how excited Cleveland should be about the last several years (along with the next several years) in terms of development. I moved to downtown Cleveland in 2008 from outside of the region because I figured that's where the action was at and I knew little to no people in the area. It seems like the development roller coaster was just getting to the precipice at the time and now it is gaining significant speed. I never really got to experience some of the more "lean" times but I am sure most of you who've been around the city longer appreciate all of these developments even more than myself. There is still much more that can be done which is exciting but there is very visible progress and momentum. I am sure the mid-90's were exciting but this era of development seems much more sustainable as it is hopefully building population/amenities rather than just tourist attractions (speaking in generalities of course). Edit to add: I am still thankful I found this website prior to moving to Cleveland and I have lurked around ever since.
June 27, 201410 yr Visualizing Cleveland's future without 'rust-colored' glasses: Richey Piiparinen "Not exactly. Greater Cleveland's per-capita income, $44,775, is far ahead of both Phoenix, $38,006, and Tampa, $40,862. The gap between the metros is growing. Greater Cleveland's per-capita income grew by 37 percent from 2002 to 2012, compared to 27 percent and 33 percent for Phoenix and Tampa, respectively." "Also, while the metro's overall population declined, the workforce is more educated. From 2000 to 2012, Greater Cleveland gained one college-educated resident for every undereducated resident lost. The metro added 40,000 people with college degrees from 2006 to 2012, with 41 percent of those gains coming from the 25- to 34-year-old age group." http://www.cleveland.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/06/cleveland_is_dying_visualizing.html#incart_river_default In Cleveland, Income Growth Without Population Growth "Not only has the per-capita income gone up in Cleveland as the population has declined, it is growing at a faster rate than in Columbus where the population is on the upswing. You can read our full investigation into this matter here. For those who think the Cuyahoga River fire was put out last year (instead of in 1969), you might reasonably argue that the drop in population is juicing Cleveland’s per-capita income. To some extent, you’d be right. But one could also consider total income, the other part of the per-capita income ratio. From 2003-12, the metro’s total personal income increased by about $20 million. That’s not bad for a dying city." "I’d say the same thing about population. It’s a good number for 1950s economies, a fine measure of manufacturing’s dominance. Manufacturing isn’t dominant anymore. Neither is population growth. Today, fewer people are needed to produce more goods. The old numbers are out of touch with the economic transformation." http://www.psmag.com/navigation/business-economics/cleveland-income-growth-without-population-growth-80510/
June 27, 201410 yr After seven years in the nation's capital, I'm finally moving back to Cleveland in two weeks!! Can't wait!
June 28, 201410 yr Welcome home! Now you get a chance to enjoy non-chain restaurants for a change! :) "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 28, 201410 yr After seven years in the nation's capital, I'm finally moving back to Cleveland in two weeks!! Can't wait! Congrats TPH2! I moved back from DC last year after about 15 years there... Amazing what you can afford here, and the people are like a million times nicer.
June 28, 201410 yr After seven years in the nation's capital, I'm finally moving back to Cleveland in two weeks!! Can't wait! Congrats TPH2! I moved back from DC last year after about 15 years there... Amazing what you can afford here, and the people are like a million times nicer. You need to update your profile....LOL
June 30, 201410 yr One day, and hopefully soon, people won't be so surprised anymore about the activity here. Then maybe we can stop apologizing for enjoying this city..... Drawing more people to Downtown Cleveland Kristin Anderson, WKYC 1:15 a.m. EDT June 28, 2014 CLEVELAND -- Clevelanders are coming together this weekend to celebrate a growing and vibrant city. It's a welcomed sight for those who remember a city without much life. With a Mardi Gras style parade on the US Bank Plaza, it's hard to believe it's Cleveland. READ MORE AND SEE VIDEO AT: http://www.wkyc.com/story/news/local/cuyahoga-county/2014/06/27/drawing-more-people-to-downtown-cleveland/11577571/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
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