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The Cleveland Jewish News

Fashion. Food. Décor.

Winter 2015

The Cleveland Jewish News

Fashion. Food. Décor.

Winter 2015

JSTYLE | Winter

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The Cleveland Jewish News

Fashion. Food. Décor.

Winter 2015

The Cleveland Jewish News

Fashion. Food. Décor.

Winter 2015

JSTYLE | Winter

On the cover:Ethan Umansky,

Abby Greenfi eld, Allison Brandon and

Kevin Moss at Punch Bowl Social. (Designer and store information

on pages 14-38.)Photo by Laura Watilo

Blake of Elbee Studio

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6 The Thread: Jstyle editor Michael C. Butz discusses dating options in Cleveland

8 The Tally: By the Numbers and 18 fun things to do in Greater Cleveland

10 The Runway: Noteworthy events happening in the coming months in Northeast Ohio

14 The Singles Issue: Meet 13 local Jewish singles. all of whom were nominated by Jstyle readers

40 Beauty: Bold red lips

42 Staff Pick – Downtown Cleveland: The shopping scene is growing in the heart of the city

46 Ask Elana: Dating columnist Elana Averbach helps identify and break damaging patterns

48 Going With A New Flow: With Phase II in the books, the Flats East Bank – long in the works – is beginning to reverse the fortunes of downtown Cleveland’s riverfront

54 Toy Story: Big Fun is home to a plethora of games and gadgets, making it a go-to destination for gift-seekers

58 Getting the Drift: The Driftwood Group is thriving in Greater Cleveland’s dining scene, and restaurateur Scott Kuhn is a driving force behind the operation

64 Lavish Latkes: Add a modern twist to potato pancakes this Chanukah – and leave the applesauce in the cupboard

68 By (Urban) Design: Uptown has brought stylish residences (as well as dining and retail) to University Circle to join an already thriving “eds and meds” neighborhood, which was all part of MRN Ltd.’s plan

74 Get the Look: Stark contrast in black and white

78 Room Service: Man caves can help make your home entertaining and inviting this winter

82 Tech: Trending options for cutting the cord

85 Financial & Wealth Planning: A special advertising section for money matters

88 Fashion Focus: Women’s fashion, men’s fashion, kids’ fashion and fi ne jewelry

90 Pursuits: A great place to call home

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Fashion. Food. Décor.

Winter 2015

The Cleveland Jewish News

Fashion. Food. Décor.

Winter 2015

JSTYLE | Winter

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Dating options aplentyWhen you’re single, it’s sometimes a

blessing and a curse when friends (or family) try to � x you up. 

For example, a few years ago my longtime best friend’s then-� ancée suggested to him that her longtime best friend and I would pair nicely. My friend agreed, or perhaps conceded, and so his � ancée spoke to her friend and arranged to pass along her phone number. 

My friend then called me to explain all of this, and when he said I should give her a call, I thought, “Sure. Why not?” 

Her and my initial phone call was cordial and relaxed, and plans were made for a follow-up call to iron out details for a dinner we’d agreed to.

Then I never heard from her again. And so it sometimes goes on the roller coaster

ride of dating, going from excitement and optimism to frustration and confusion. Friends and family are always well meaning, but their collective desire to play matchmaker – something traditionally considered a mitzvah, of course – sometimes can blind them to your best interests.

Thankfully, there are plenty of other options – for men and women of di� erent ages and interests. In the Jewish community alone, there is a variety of ways to � nd your beshert.

There are of course online dating services, including JDate, which by the way is the presenting sponsor for Jstyle’s second annual Singles Soiree. (Shameless plug: Go to jstylemagazine.com/singlessoiree for more information and to buy tickets.) 

For nearly two decades now, JDate has helped those in search of romance widen their social circle via its online community. If you think you’ve thoroughly explored every corner of Northeast Ohio’s Jewish community for a mate, JDate might prove you wrong.

There’s Cleveland Yentas, which provides free matchmaking services to Jewish singles, mainly between the ages of 21-45. (Jstyle featured Cleveland Yentas in the winter 2014 issue.) Files are privately reviewed and regularly reviewed by a handful of married Jewish matchmakers in order to determine potential matches.

There also are organizations like Cleveland Jewish Singles 35-55, a MeetUp group that hosts happy hours and other social activities through which people can better get to know each other.

I’d be remiss if I didn’t also mention Jstyle’s dating columnist Elana Averbach, who may not play matchmaker but issue after issue helps Jstyle readers navigate the sometimes-choppy waters of dating.

(If only I’d sought Elana’s advice when my friend and his � ancée tried to � x me up.)

Last but not least, all of this brings me to the Jstyle Singles Issue. This year marks the second year for the Singles Issue, and not only has interest increased, so too has the number of people we’re featuring. Up from 10 to 13, everyone featured was nominated by someone in Cleveland’s Jewish community – which we at Jstyle like to think is the best way for friends and family to play matchmaker.

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THE TALLY | THE RUNWAYOPENERS

� e Chai Life18 fun and interesting things to do this winter in Greater Clevelandfun and interesting things to do this winter in Greater Cleveland

n Slide down the toboggan chutes at Cleveland Metroparks’ Mill Stream Run Reservation. (Opens Nov. 27)

n Take advantage of what downtown Cleveland has to o� er at Winterfest. (Nov. 28)

n Cheer on the Ohio State Buckeyes as they take on that team up north. (Nov. 28)

n Take an interesting behind-the-scenes tour of the Historic Warehouse District. (Dec. 2)

n Lace up your skates for outdoor ice-skating at the Wade Oval ice rink in University Circle or the Lock 3 ice rink in downtown Akron.

n Support local artists during the winter edition of the Little Italy Art Walk. (Dec. 4-6)

n Begin your celebration of the festival of lights on the � rst night of Chanukah. (Dec. 6)

n Prepare to laugh as Emmy winner Amy Schumer performs at Kent State University’s MAC Center. (Dec. 6)

n Public Square is under construction, so this year head to Fort Huntington Park (Lakeside Avenue and West Third Street) for Chabad of Downtown Cleveland’s Chanukah Grand Menorah Lighting (Dec. 9)

n Hear works by Mozart, Haydn, Piazzolla and Vivaldi during CityMusic Cleveland’s December concert series. (Dec. 9-13)

n Ring in the New Year with friends and family, and prepare to start those 2016 resolutions. (Dec. 31)

n Hit the slopes at Boston Mills/Brandywine Ski Resort, and don’t forget the hot chocolate.

n Invite over some friends for either a Super Bowl watch party (Feb. 8) or an Oscars watch party. (Feb. 28)

n Take your sweetheart out for dinner at one of Greater Cleveland’s many great restaurants on Valentine’s Day. (Feb. 14)

n Come on down to Playhouse Square’s State Theatre for The Price is Right Live! (Feb. 18)

n Check out the latest and greatest cars at the Cleveland Auto Show. (Feb. 27 – March 6)

n Plan a trip to Goodyear, Ariz. for a few Indians spring training games. (March)

n Twirl your grogger to eradicate Haman’s evil name during both megillah readings on Purim. (March 23-24)

By the numbers

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95The approximate number of years since candy company Loft introduced gelt to

American Jews. The chocolate candies, wrapped in silver and gold and packaged as coins in a sack of money, have endured as a popular Chanukah gift since the 1920s.

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THE TALLY | THE RUNWAYOPENERS

HOLIDAY CIRCLEFEST Dec. 6 | Cleveland

Who said nothing good in life comes free? For one afternoon, experience the best University Circle has to off er – more than a dozen museums, gardens, galleries and schools – free of charge. Highlights of the 22nd Annual Holiday CircleFest include “the city’s best gingerbread house competition,” ice-carving demonstrations, The Rink at Wade Oval and The Cleveland Museum of Art’s Winter Lights Lantern Procession as afternoon turns to evening. universitycircle.org/events/2015/12/holiday-circlefest

2ND ANNUAL ICE FEST AT NORTH COAST HARBOR Feb. 19-21 | Cleveland

Ice in Cleveland? It’s a natural � t – and the city of Cleveland, Downtown Cleveland Alliance and North Coast Harbor invite you to look at ice much more beautiful than that which annually coats I-271. Perched between Great Lakes Science Center and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Ice Fest will feature more than 20 ice displays and host other outdoor activities. How will the ice stay frozen in the Cleveland tropics? Stop by to see for yourself.

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Cavs vs. WarriorsJan. 18 | Cleveland

If Las Vegas is right, the Cavaliers will be your 2015-2016 NBA champions. Nevertheless, they still

have to play 82 to 110 games (silly, right?), and it doesn’t get any better than this one. Coach

David Blatt will again lead LeBron James and his teammates against the Warriors, who downed the

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Celebrate Cleveland’s top week of � lm. Last year, more than 100,000 people came to watch 511 screenings of 193 feature � lms and 238 short � lms from 60 di� erent countries. And while the event is housed at Tower City Cinemas, � lms may also come to a theater near you. Last year included screenings in Akron, Cleveland Heights, Chagrin Falls, Shaker Square, University Circle, Valley View and the Waterloo Arts District.

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Billed as “Cleveland’s hottest party of the year,” the Jump Back Ball benefi ts the not-for-profi t mission of Playhouse Square. With 2016 marking the Jump Back Ball’s 25th anniversary, organizers promise a “year you won’t want to miss,” including “delicious food, dancing on the State Theatre stage, endless cocktails, live music and more.”

And there’s a twist: this year’s “vintage circus theme.” Attendees can expect “illusions and surprises will greet you around every corner.”

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Mark another victory for � e Flats, as Brite Winter Festival moves from Ohio City to the West Bank of the Flats this year. � e festival openly declares war on the notion that people should stay inside in the winter. Bands take center stage – the festival features a wide variety of music that includes indie rock, hip-hop, experimental, electronic, indie dance music – but art installations, food trucks, ice bowling and cornhole will off er plenty of entertainment options.

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ow great is Cleveland for singles? This year alone, our fair city ranked No. 5 in NerdWallet’s third annual “Best Cities for Singles” list, and Travel + Leisure ranked Cleveland No. 16 in its “America’s Best Cities for Singles” list. So what are you waiting for? Your beshert, of course. That’s where the JSTYLE SINGLES ISSUE comes in! Allow us to introduce you to 13 of Greater Cleveland’s most eligible Jewish singles. These seven women and six men – chosen from scores of reader

nominations – are all well-rounded, interesting, accomplished and attractive. In other words, they’re all total catches. This year, we went a step further by photographing the Jstyle singles at PUNCH BOWL SOCIAL, where there’s no shortage of fun activities and good food, perfect for a fi rst (or second, or third) date.

ow great is Cleveland for singles? This year alone, our fair city ranked No. 5 in annual “Best Cities for Singles” list, and Best Cities for Singles” list. So what are you waiting for? Your beshert, of course. That’s where the most eligible Jewish singles. These seven women and six men – chosen from scores of reader

nominations – are all well-rounded, interesting, accomplished and attractive. In other words, they’re all total

JSTYLE SINGLES ISSUE comes in! Allow us to introduce you to 13 of Greater Cleveland’s most eligible Jewish singles. These seven women and six men – chosen from scores of reader

JSTYLE SINGLES ISSUE comes in! Allow us to introduce you to 13 of Greater Cleveland’s most eligible Jewish singles. These seven women and six men – chosen from scores of reader most eligible Jewish singles. These seven women and six men – chosen from scores of reader most eligible Jewish singles. These seven women and six men – chosen from scores of reader most eligible Jewish singles. These seven women and six men – chosen from scores of reader

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SINGLES | BEAUTY | STAFF PICK – DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND FASHION

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PHOTOGRAPHY: Laura Watilo Blake

of Elbee Studio

HAIR DESIGN: Caroline Tredway

of Salon Lofts in Woodmere

MAKEUP: Martha Vucsko

of La Look Boutique

For full profi les on each single, visit jstylemagazine.com/2015singles.

For full profi les on each single,

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SINGLES | BEAUTY | STAFF PICK – DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND FASHION

Allison wears a faux leather dress by BB Dakota and a chain necklace, both from

HAVEN Style House

Allison wears a faux leather dress by BB Dakota and a chain necklace, both from

HAVEN Style House

23 | Pepper Pike Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple Dance instructor at Shaker Dance Academy in Beachwood; majoring in both dance and psychology at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland

Favorite place to grab dinner: Anatolia Café in Cleveland Heights

Favorite place to grab a drink: With a group of friends: the Big Bang in downtown Cleveland. With a date: La Cave du Vin in Cleveland Heights.

Qualities you’re looking for: Someone who can make me laugh, for sure. Someone who’s smart, driven – and they have to be able to keep up with me, because I have a lot of energy.

Turnoff s or deal breakers: I don’t like guys who can’t carry a conversation.

Dating horror story: I recently went on a date and the guy asked me whether I’ve ever been hospitalized. What?

Celebrity crush: Chris Pratt

What song do you belt out in the car when no one else is listening? “Hold Each Other” by Great Big World and “Shake It Off ” by Taylor Swift.

Hidden talent: I can do a little breakdancing.

Favorite Jewish holiday: Passover, because a) the food, and b) it’s the one time my family is all together – and we have the funniest seder ever.

Bat mitzvah memory: Some of the guys from the Cavs Scream Team were at my bat mitzvah, and we did a dance.

Connect: I’m on Jswipe, and you can fi nd me on Facebook – and you shouldn’t be afraid to approach me.

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Benjamin wears a shirt and sweater by Daniels and jacket by Giovane Gentile, all from Daniel Rizzoto Milano

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Benjamin wears a shirt and sweater by Daniels and jacket by Giovane Gentile, all from Daniel Rizzoto Milano

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28 | Solon Temple Emanu ElOperations manager at McMaster-Carr in Aurora

Favorite place to grab dinner: Fahrenheit in Tremont

What song do you belt out in the car when no one else is listening? “Chandelier” by Sia

Hidden talent: I’m a singer and pianist.

At a Jewish wedding, you’d fi nd me ... dancing with a much older relative.

Favorite Jewish holiday: I’m a big fan of Passover. For one thing, I like matzah, but I used to have Passover at my rabbi’s house (B’nai Jeshurun Congregation’s Rabbi Stanley Schachter) growing up and it

was always fantastic. He made it a real Jewish event that was thought-provoking and meaningful, and more than ritualistic behavior.

Favorite part of Jewish Cleveland: I think it would be the philanthropic activism of the Jewish community in Cleveland because it’s important to invest in your community. We’re seeing the revitalization of Cleveland, and I think the Jewish community is playing a part in that, with both big and small investments.

Connect: Find him on Facebook.

BENJAMIN BRAVERMAN

SINGLES | BEAUTY | STAFF PICK – DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND FASHION

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23 | Downtown ClevelandProject manager for Rosetta in downtown Cleveland

Favorite place to grab dinner: My favorite restaurant in Cleveland is Taza (downtown), but I also like any place on East Fourth Street.

Qualities you’re looking for: I think humor is most important. I want someone who can make me laugh, and I want someone who’s a genuine person and who’s generous and kind. Being Jewish doesn’t hurt.

Celebrity crush: I’m a huge Cavs fan, so I really like Joe Harris and Matthew Dellavadova. (Elyse predicts a Cavs-Warriors rematch in the NBA Finals, but that this year the Cavs will be triumphant.)

Hidden talent: I used to sing, so I enjoy singing, but right now I mainly just sing in the shower. (Also, Elyse graduated with a 4.0 GPA from the Ivy League’s Cornell University.)

At a Jewish wedding, you’d fi nd me ... on the dance fl oor, of course. I like to be the life of the party.

Bat mitzvah memory: I always just joke that I was an overachiever in school. I went to school and got good grades, but when I went to Hebrew school, I needed extra help and tutoring. So, I turned all my prayers into songs, and that’s how I learned Hebrew.

Favorite part of Jewish Cleveland: I love the community, and I love all the events they have going on. I think it’s a welcoming community; people are excited to be here, versus a place like New York City, where people might get lost in the shuffl e.

Connect: Find her on Facebook or Instagram.

ELYSE FRANK

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27 | Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhoodPark SynagogueGovernment relations consultant at LNE Group in Cleveland

Favorite place to grab dinner: Barrio in downtown Cleveland

Favorite place to grab a drink: Punch Bowl Social, because this place is great.

How would your bubbe describe you to a prospective mate? “He’s a mensch with a sheina punim (nice face).”

Are your dating habits “kosher”? Glatt

What song do you belt out in the car when no one else is listening? “I Dreamed a Dream” from Les Misérables

Celebrity crush: Emmy Rossum

Hidden talent: I’m a tremendous whistler.

Favorite Jewish holiday: Purim because it’s celebration of life and triumph over evil.

Bar mitzvah memory: That time all my out-of-town guests got kicked out of Tower City because a friend of mine stole candy from the Sweet Factory. It was some kind of gummy (candy).

Connect: Find him on Facebook or on Instagram at @JoshuaLKramer.

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32 | University Heights Park Synagogue Hebrew kindergarten teacher at Joseph and Florence Mandel Jewish Day School in Beachwood

Favorite place to grab dinner: fi re food & drink in Shaker Square

Qualities you’re looking for: Obviously, attraction, and I love people who make people laugh and have a good sense of humor and sharp mind. I’m looking for a guy who’s very respectful to himself and everyone around him. Also, it will be nice if the guy likes sports and to work out.

How would your bubbe describe you to a prospective mate? She thinks I’m a very beautiful, special person, and she will say that I have a good heart – but that I also have a twinkle, a special something that makes me a little bit diff erent. That’s why I wrote a children’s

book, “Alma’s Moonlight Walks,” in Israel and dedicated it to my grandmother.

Celebrity crush: Adam Levine would be one of them, and in a way, Jimmy Fallon is kind of sexy – probably because of the sense of humor.

Hidden talent: I’m a writer. I write poems and short stories, and I have a pretty successful blog I’m writing. ... Back in Israel, I used to be a weightlifter. I’m a CrossFit girl. ... My brother is a famous basketball player in Israel (David Blatt was his coach for a while), and I used to be a basketball player and referee for about 10 years.

Connect: Find her on Facebook.

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28 | Lakewood Partner at Rosenberg Advertising in Lakewood

Favorite place to grab dinner: Barrio in Lakewood

Favorite place to grab a drink: Market Garden Brewery in Ohio City

Qualities you’re looking for: Someone who’s funny, adventurous and a Cleveland sports fan.

Turnoff s or deal breakers: Smoking, and if they don’t live an active lifestyle.

Are your dating habits “kosher”? Preferably, but I wouldn’t say it’s a deal breaker.

Celebrity crush: Natalie Portman

Dating horror story: Nothing crazy, other than some times I think I’m just meeting up with someone but it ends up being a date instead. (laughing)

What song do you belt out in the car when no one else is listening? “Wicked Game” by Chris Isaak

Favorite part of Jewish Cleveland: Just the amount of Jews, and how many organizations there are and events that are always happening.

Connect: Find him on Twitter at @mrraisinbagel.

AUSTIN ROSENBERG

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26 | Downtown ClevelandB’nai Jeshurun CongregationAssociate producer at ideastream in Cleveland

Favorite place to grab a drink: The Corner Alley in downtown Cleveland. They have great drinks and I love to bowl. (Another favorite hangout: Tabletop Board

Game Café in Ohio City.)

Qualities you’re looking for: Someone who makes me laugh.

It’s kind of clichéd, but I fi nd humor important in a mate. And let’s be honest: easy on eyes. (laughing)

Turnoff s or deal breakers: I’m a fairly socially liberal person, so if he had opposing views on something I’m passionate about, it’d be diffi cult.

What song do you belt out in the car when no one else is listening?: I used to do a cappella, so there are many songs I like to sing. Maybe “Chandelier” by Sia because it’s fun and really high.

Hidden talent: I’m a one-man band. I sing, play guitar, and arrange music. I used to arrange music for my a cappella group in Washington, D.C., and I used to direct a singing group as well. I greatly enjoy music.

At a Jewish wedding, you’d fi nd me ... on the dance fl oor. My family likes to party, and we’re defi nitely the ones with the dorkiest dance moves and there until our feet get tired.

Bat mitzvah memory: One of my friends gave me a love note during my bat mitzvah, and I was so afraid he would ask me to dance if there was a slow song that I asked the DJ not to play any slow songs. (laughing) But he turned out to be gay, so I shouldn’t have worried.

Connect: Find her on Twitter at @rachelrood.

26 | Downtown ClevelandB’nai Jeshurun CongregationAssociate producer at ideastream in Cleveland

Favorite place to grab a drink:The Corner Alley in downtown Cleveland. They have great drinks and I love to bowl. (Another favorite hangout: Tabletop Board

Game Café in Ohio City.)

Qualities you’re looking for:Someone who makes me laugh.

It’s kind of clichéd, but I fi nd humor important in a mate. And let’s be honest: easy on eyes. (laughing)

Turnoff s or deal breakers:I’m a fairly socially liberal person, so if he had opposing views on something I’m passionate about, it’d be diffi cult.

What song do you belt out in the car when no one else is listening?: I used to do a cappella, so there are many songs I like to sing. Maybe “Chandelier” by Sia because it’s fun and really high.

Hidden talent: I’m a one-man band. I sing, play guitar, and arrange music. I used to arrange music for my a cappella group in Washington, D.C., and I used to direct a singing group as well. I greatly enjoy music.

At a Jewish wedding, you’d fi nd me ... on the dance fl oor. My family likes to party, and we’re defi nitely the ones with the dorkiest dance moves and there until our feet get tired.

Bat mitzvah memory: One of my friends gave me a love note during my bat mitzvah, and I was so afraid he would ask me to dance if there was a slow song that I asked the DJ not to play any slow songs. (laughing) But he turned out to be gay, so I shouldn’t have worried.

Connect: Find her on Twitter at @rachelrood.

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30 | Chagrin FallsB’nai Jeshurun CongregationPost-baccalaureate pre-med student at Cleveland State University; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services employee for the Department of Health & Human Services

Favorite place to grab dinner: L’Albatros Brasserie in University Circle

Favorite place to grab a drink: Jukebox in Ohio City

Qualities you’re looking for: Someone who makes me laugh. When we’re old and gray, we’re going to need some jokes when we’re changing each other diapers.

Turnoff s or deal breakers: Someone who is super-pretentious or takes life too seriously.

What song do you belt out in the car when no one else is listening? “A Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Bonnie Tyler

Are your dating habits “kosher”? Yes.

Celebrity crush: Andy Samberg

Bat mitzvah memory: What I really liked about my bat mitzvah was that it was during a period in my life when all of my older relatives were alive, so it was nice to have a fun family weekend.

Favorite part of Jewish Cleveland: I like the fact there’s a strong sense of community and also an emphasis on getting people to participate in Jewish life, especially at our age – and the fact that my rabbis and cantors have known me since I was little and still care about my life.

Connect: Find her on Facebook or on Twitter and Instagram at @shainarood.

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Cleveland. They have great drinks and I love to bowl. (Another favorite hangout: Tabletop Board

Game Café in Ohio City.)

Qualities you’re looking for:Someone who makes me laugh.

It’s kind of clichéd, but I fi nd humor important in a mate. And let’s be honest: easy on eyes. (laughing)

Turnoff s or deal breakers:I’m a fairly socially liberal person, so if he had opposing views on something I’m passionate about, it’d be diffi cult.

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31 | BeachwoodB’nai Jeshurun CongregationOperations manager/director of catering design at Café 56

Favorite place to grab dinner: Johnny’s Bar (“Johnny’s on Fulton”) in Cleveland

Favorite place to grab a drink: Nighttown in Cleveland Heights. I like their scotches.

Qualities you’re looking for: Intelligence, humor and family values.

Are your dating habits “kosher”? No, I don’t only date Jewish. There are too many people out there.

Dating horror story: One time, one of my favorite Frank Sinatra songs (“Fly Me To the Moon”) was playing in the car, and on a busy road (Cedar Road, near Legacy Village), I pulled over, turned on my brights, turned up the music, got out of the car and danced with the girl in front of the (car) lights – and then a cop came. He said, “You

can’t be doing this.” I didn’t get cited, luckily.

Celebrity crush: Scarlett Johansson and Catherine Zeta-Jones

What song do you belt out in the car when no one else is listening? “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” by The Tokens

Favorite Jewish holiday: I like Rosh Hashanah because of the new year, I like Purim because of the drinking, and I like Yom Ha’atzmaut because of my love for Israel.

At a Jewish wedding, you’d fi nd me ... dancing the hora.

Bar mitzvah memory: My seventh-grade crush couldn’t say no to me when I asked her to dance because it was my party. (laughing)

Connect: Find him on Facebook

ETHAN CORY UMANSKY

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34 | Lyndhurst Grew up going to Temple Emanu El Second-grade teacher at Gross Schechter Day School

Favorite place to grab dinner: TownHall Ohio City is my favorite right now.

Qualities you’re looking for: Someone who’s kind, understanding and ambitious.

Dating horror story: I’d just broken up with someone from college and was out getting drinks with a friend. I was at the bar and asking her, “How do I get over this guy?” and she said, “Look to your left, that’s how you get over that guy.” He and I started talking. He heard me singing and said you have a good voice. We planned a date, and when he showed up at the door to pick me up, it was like the doors of heaven opened up. He was so gorgeous. We went on a few dates but it fi zzled out, and a year or so later, I was watching TV and was like, “Holy crap, that’s

him!” He was a contestant on “The Bachelorette.” No one was around for me to tell, but later on that night, I went out to the Feast of the Assumption and there was a TV at the bar. All the other girls were like, “There he is! There he is!” but I was like, “Been there, done that.”

Celebrity crush: Charlie Hunnam; Ben Affl eck was there, but ever since the divorce, he’s gone down and isn’t at the top anymore; and Jimmy Fallon

What song do you belt out in the car when no one else can hear? Anything by *NSYNC or Whitney Houston.

Favorite part of Jewish Cleveland: the caring community.

Connect: Find her on Facebook.

ABBY GREENFIELD

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48 | TwinsburgAnshe Chesed Fairmount Temple Clinical psychologist and owner of Psychological Solutions in Lyndhurst

Favorite place to grab dinner: fi re food & drink in Shaker Square, Alley Cat Oyster Bar in downtown Cleveland, and all the Crop restaurants (Ohio City, University Circle, downtown)

Favorite place to grab a drink: Prosperity Social Club in Tremont and Luxe in Detroit-Shoreway and The Fairmount in Cleveland Heights

Qualities you’re looking for: I want a guy who’s warm, honest, kind, dependable, grounded and self-refl ective, ambitious, a good communicator (that means listening as well as talking), sense of humor and optimistic

What song do you belt out in the car when no one else is listening? “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey

Celebrity crush: Jake Gyllenhaal

Hidden talent: My friends are surprised to learn that I am a psychologist who went to cooking school. One of my passions is cooking and baking. I earned a certifi cate in Culinary and Pastry Arts. I like to make French pastry and some of my favorites include Opera Cake or Petit Four glacé during the holidays. Savory dishes I enjoy making include Osso Bucco or Moroccan Tagines. Cooking is my way of nurturing and giving back to others.

Last trip to Israel: October 2014, when my mother took me for my birthday with my temple.

Connect: Email him at [email protected].

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58 (“29 twice”) | SolonAdvertising Account Executive and eBay entrepreneur

Favorite place to grab dinner and a drink: ML Tavern in Moreland Hills (or any outdoor venue)

Qualities you’re looking for: Someone who is “R.I.C.H” (Refi ned, Intelligent, Charming and Handsome).

Turnoff s or deal breakers: Dishonesty, narcissism, a nebbish

Longest relationship: 18 years

At a Jewish wedding, you’d fi nd me ... schmoozing.

Hidden talents: Avid photographer, mosaic artist and costume designer.

Favorite Jewish holiday: Purim. It’s the Jewish Mardi Gras.

Last trip to Israel: Back in the ’70s – it’s time to go again!

Favorite part of Jewish Cleveland: It’s a close-knit Jewish community.

Connect: Email her at [email protected].

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24 | Downtown Cleveland Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple Commercial real estate broker for CBRE in Cleveland

Favorite place to grab dinner: Jack’s Deli in University Heights (for breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Qualities you’re looking for: Someone who can get along with my mom and who wants to be a part of the Moss family.

How would your bubbe describe you to a prospective mate? Funny, he doesn’t shut up, and he’s just an overall great person.

What song do you belt out in the car when no one else is listening? “Hello” by Adele

Celebrity crush: Bar Refaeli

Bar mitzvah memory: Since I hate dancing, I made sure the DJ didn’t have any dancing whatsoever. And I made my dad crack up while he was trying to give a serious speech.

Favorite part of Jewish Cleveland: The connectedness. It’s a close-knit community. Everyone knows everyone, which is also my least favorite part. (laughing)

Connect: Find him on Facebook, LinkedIn or on Instagram at @kevinmoss216

KEVIN MOSS

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Bold Red LipsBy Gina Lloyd

Red lips are both timeless and elegant – basically beauty’s version of fashion’s little black dress. Adding a red lip is a simple way to glamorize your makeup

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Downtown Cleveland’s culinary and residential scenes are booming, and its retail scene – once

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I’m almost 40, and my relationships never last more than one to two years. I am seeing someone right now, and I was really excited about him when we fi rst met, but now my interest is waning. This seems to be a pattern for me. I’m always the one who leaves – and then I feel regret and loss – but I don’t know how to break the pattern because I start to feel stuck, and I wonder what I am missing out on by being in the relationship. I don’t know if I’m falling for the wrong men or fl eeing before the relationship solidifi es. How can I break the pattern?

– Serial monogamist seeking long-term romance

  Dear SMSLTR,It sounds like you want a lasting relationship,

but something keeps pulling you away and you can’t quite put your � nger on it. It is a force that is powerful enough to drive a wedge between lovers. I wonder whether the force is fear. 

If you have been hurt in the past, you may have developed defenses to protect yourself, and your behavior of engaging in relationships that have an expiration date could be your own clever security system. The problem is that your defenses create a self-sabotaging cycle. When you push your partner away because you anticipate that he will hold you back, you prevent your budding relationship from developing into a secure and stable partnership. 

The scienti� c literature on attachment theory can help shine light on this particular form of mishigas. According to attachment theory, there are three styles of bonding: anxious, avoidant and secure. Based on your letter, you may have an avoidant attachment style because it sounds like you have a tendency to avoid con� ict, to prize your independence and freedom, and to plan an escape when the stakes get too high. Your boyfriend may have an anxious attachment style if he craves closeness, intimacy, and connection – and if his attempts to engage with you sometimes make you feel trapped. 

Fortunately, your attachment style is � uid and changes over time in response to your life experiences. The goal is to become more secure over time. Individuals who are secure feel comfortable giving and receiving a� ection. They don’t take problems too personally, they express their feelings directly, and they are responsive to their partners’ needs. If their partners feel su� ocated, they give them space; if their partners feel needy, they give them reassurance. 

Because relationships are easy for secure types, they tend to leave the dating pool early, and they rarely re-enter it. That leaves a lot of anxious and avoidant people who try to date each other. The anxious people chase the avoidants, and the avoidants run away because they are afraid of being rejected. 

If you want to break your habit of � eeing from commitment, you can start by communicating your needs clearly – no matter how frightening or uncomfortable it might feel. If you crave freedom, independence and the ability to pursue your dreams, then articulate your needs to your boyfriend and ask whether he is on board. If the answer is yes, then mazel tov – you may have met your beshert! Find out what he needs from you to feel secure and accepted in the relationship. If he needs reassurance, attention and support, try to � gure out how you can meet his needs without squelching your own. Expect ongoing negotiation in any lasting relationship. Roll up your sleeves and open your heart. 

Communicate with your anxious boyfriend by asking directly for time alone when you need it. Recognize that your desire for space may be about you, not him. Remember that you were crazy about him when you � rst met, and that you can keep those feelings alive if you nurture the relationship. Be patient with him, and show him that you are planning to stick around for the long haul. Over time, both of you can become more secure. Once he realizes that you love him, he will be willing to let you go away, knowing you will return. When you learn that he will respect your space, you will feel more comfortable being close and a� ectionate. js

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With Phase II in the books, the Flats East Bank – long in the works – is beginning to reverse the fortunes of downtown Cleveland’s riverfront

Story by Carlo Wolff | Photography by Michael C. Butz

GOING WITHGOING WITHA NEW

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There’s a shiny new neighborhood in Cleveland, familiar ground repurposed for a fresh population. It’s the Flats East Bank, and it includes

apartments, o�ces and restaurants. And where this waterfront district was associated primarily with entertainment in the last 30 years, it is becoming known for much more than that. At least that’s the plan, say principals in the $750 million, multiphase project, already years in the making. So far, phases I and II have been completed, but there is more to come. Wolstein Group principal Scott Wolstein, who shepherded the ambitious, complex e�ort with his mother, Iris, and Adam Fishman, a principal in Fairmount Properties, says building it out could take another eight years.

Which is �ne with him: the Flats East Bank holds a special place in Scott Wolstein’s heart. It’s his father Bart’s vision made �esh in concrete, steel, wood, glass – and water.

The new lookTwo years ago, Phase I of the project was unveiled, its key structures an 18-story o�ce building occupied by accounting �rm Ernst & Young (recently rebranded as EY) and a limited-service, super-contemporary 150-room aloft hotel. While they raised and modernized Cleveland’s pro�le, they seemed

almost lonely and lacking in context.

Now they “lead” to the new phase, which is dominated by a huge, architecturally striking apartment building shaped like a horseshoe.

And now that the Wolstein Group and Fairmount have completed that 241-unit centerpiece of Phase II, sporting a prominent “Flats East Bank” at its crest, a sense of neighborhood is beginning to take hold, much as it has in Ari Maron and MRN Ltd.’s Uptown development at University Circle and their groundbreaking, mixed-use

revitalization of East Fourth Street, e�ectively Cleveland’s Restaurant Row.

The Flats East Bank is indeed a sight to behold and experience, especially when its pathways are �lled with scores of people going from one attraction to the next or to and from the nearby Rapid stop along the Greater Cleveland RTA’s Waterfront Line.

The district is newly walkable and watchable, with a 1,200-foot boardwalk especially dear to Iris Wolstein, a gang of restaurants including Steve Schimoler’s Crop Rocks and Crop Sticks, Zack Bruell’s Alley Cat Oyster

Bar, a �tness center, and even a dueling piano bar (The Big Bang).

The area enthralls Bruell, who sprinkles Cleveland with restaurants (11 and counting, including this waterfront debut). He says it succeeds because of a key draw: the Cuyahoga River, which bisects the Flats, a storied entertainment destination that went seedy decades ago.

“The view is incredible,” Bruell says of the vista available from the deck of his industrially styled seafood eatery.

“It’s almost like a movie set, and it’s not something that I created. We’re facing the water, we’re facing Shooters (a West Bank restaurant), and there’s barges coming by that I don’t know how long they are but they’re very long and they’re moving very slow, there’s rowers coming by, boats coming by … it is a rebirth, and that’s what this project is: the rebirth of that part of the river.”

Alley Cat business has been great from the start. “We opened

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up on Aug. 1 and we’ve been packed right out of the gate,” Bruell says, noting his is the � rst oyster bar in Cleveland. “It could have been the location but it was the location and the asset.”

To Iris Wolstein, it’s not just location; it’s � nish – both psychological and aesthetic. She says her husband, Bertram L. “Bart” Wolstein, was “very, very civic-minded and wanted Cleveland to blossom like so many other cities that had projects on the water.”

Bart Wolstein, a noted developer and philanthropist, died in 2004.

The Wolsteins began assembling Flats East Bank parcels in the mid-’80s, when the city had become “stagnant,” Iris says. Putting land and � nancing together took 25 years; no shovels broke ground until 2010. Now, a neighborhood is rising.

It’s a striking one, at least partially thanks to Iris, who loves that boardwalk.

“I worked with the layout and the design and the selection of

� nishes and furniture,” she says. “Then I worked with the project manager and the landscaper on the layout of all the exterior landscaping. That’s my job,” she adds, laughing.

“I’m very proud of the boardwalk because I selected di� erent-looking railings than the standard boardwalk look. When I select items I’m always concerned with maintenance as well as appearance.”

The railings are brushed stainless steel with a wood cap on top. She chose that blend because brushed stainless steel “picks up the light and it’s very clean-looking.”

The way it wasIn the early ’90s, the area was rich with bars: D’Poo’s, Fagans, Rumrunner’s, Circus Circus, Kindler’s. Fifteen years earlier, Pirate’s Cove was an incubator of Cleveland’s bristly punk rock scene, and in the late ’80s, the district boasted such sel� e magnets as Tangerine Farley’s and the new wave club Aquilon.

At the start of that decade, after graduating from law school at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Scott Wolstein made the Flats his hang.

“When I was young, I spent every summer down in the Flats, where most of my social life revolved around,” Scott recalls, citing use of a speedboat he used to store in various places including a rack near the late-lamented Jim’s Steak House.

Scott used his speedboat to navigate the Flats, which he suggests was his playground. He recalls that in the early ’80s, the area became trendier, with clubs like the Basement, the Playdium, Peabody’s DownUnder, and the Beach Club.

There were 40 to 50 bars, restaurants and clubs, “and everybody’s social life revolved around there – there were a lot of venues that had live music, lots of di� erent restaurants … there was a pretty eclectic mix of things.” The good, bad and the ugly cohabited; strip joints bellied up to snazzy riverfront decks, with

downscale and upscale in easy relationship.

Redevelopment began as Scott and his parents began a protracted e� ort to amass all 23 acres of what is now called the Flats East Bank.

The process was � tful and political, Scott suggests.

In the mid-’90s, when Mike White was mayor, White began to pull Cleveland police out of the Flats “because he didn’t see a lot of black people down there and he wanted to provide police protection in their neighborhoods,” Scott says.

That security shift gave “license to the bad element to set up shop,” he adds, citing an in� ux of motorcycle gangs “and unsavory characters, and they pushed all the good people up to the Warehouse District.” So the Wolsteins, shopping center moguls who made their fortune in real estate as owners of Developers Diversi� ed, decided to buy up the entire district, bounded by West 9th Street to the east, the Cuyahoga River to

Above: Crop Rocks is home to about 20,000 records, which people can request be played by someone in the radio booth. Opposite page: Zack Bruell’s Alley Cat Oyster Bar and Punch Bowl Social join Phase I businesses like Lago East Bank and Aloft Downtown Cleveland in transforming Flats East Bank into a destination neighborhood.

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the west, Main Avenue to the South and railroad tracks to the north.

They wanted to control the environment, says Scott, noting 23 acres is “an extremely large site to be able to consolidate in an urban area.”

“We got involved because of our a� ection for it, and then we saw we needed to do this to realize the vision and to protect our investment,” he says. “If it didn’t get � xed, our investment was in jeopardy.

“We needed government to provide us eminent domain power and create an economic development district, and that brought everybody to the table because they knew they would have to sell it.”

An open invitationTen years ago, when the Wolsteins contacted Fishman, the Fairmount Properties executive, to join them in their multitiered mixed-use e� ort, the

o� er signi� ed not only a business deal. It touched Fishman because it involved “a part of Cleveland where I sort of grew up.”

His father ran Midwest Bakery Products, a 7,000-square-foot cinderblock building on Elm Street in the Flats, and Fishman used to spend his summers working there. The area was more industrial than entertainment-oriented then. It represents his childhood.

“I was truly honored that the Wolstein family would even consider young Fairmount Properties to be their partner, and it was very personal to have a chance to do something in the city that I love,” he says.

“The Wolsteins envisioned this as a live-work-play waterfront destination. I embraced their vision, and how that manifested itself, how that actually came to

be, is something I was very much involved in day to day because we had to react to market forces. Global market conditions, like the 2008 meltdown, devastated this project.”

From 2008 to 2010, the project e� ectively went dormant, kept alive by the Wolsteins’ capital and commitment, says Fishman.

The Wolstein Group and Fairmount Properties assembled what he calls the “most complicated public-private partnership” in the region over those two years, crafting a $280 million purse to construct Phase I, the Ernst & Young Tower and the Aloft Cleveland Downtown. More than 30 sources of capital are involved in that stack.

“What we’ve done is much better than what was before: nothing but a playground and entertainment district,” says Scott Wolstein. “Now it’s a neighborhood; when you have stakeholders, they’re 24/7. You don’t have the same threat of a bad element coming in.”

His father’s fondest hope was “to create an upscale neighborhood of a movie theater, bars and restaurants, what have you,” says Scott. “I don’t think he ever envisioned the o� ce building and hotel component for the project. But opportunities evolve as the market changes.

“I think his greatest aspiration

was to try to get the public to lock arms with him on a shared vision. That’s probably the aspect of what we’ve been able to achieve he’d probably be most pleased with.”

To Fishman’s father, the Flats was a place to go to work. To Fishman, it was a place for play, for rites of passage – and for some time, a place in decline.

“And for kids now,” says Fishman, “it’s a place where people come down and they can’t believe this is our city. So now it’s de� ning our waterfront as a place to live, work and play and just be. That is the psychic bene� t we as developers get: we’ve transformed a part of the city we all love for the better.

“The whole country is talking about what’s happening in downtown Cleveland. I wish more people would come downtown to see what they’re talking about.” js

THREE CHEERS FOR THE FLATSNow that the � rst two

phases are complete, plans are underway for Phase III, which could include “a lot more housing,” a movie theater with customizable dining options, some boutiques and additional restaurants, says Adam Fishman.

“I think we’d love to see 1,000 residential units there, and we’d

probably have about 350,000 square feet of retail,” says Scott Wolstein, noting the project already features an o� ce building and a hotel.

“We just take it one step at a time; we’ll take whatever the market will endure. Each phase usually takes a couple of years from start to � nish,” Wolstein says, adding he thinks the Wolstein

Group and Fairmount Properties will keep developing the site for another six to eight years.

Also on the horizon is a Cleveland Metroparks-proposed water taxi, which if it comes to fruition, would serve to connect entertainment districts on both sides of the Cuyahoga River.

– Carlo Wolff

Left: Flats East Bank has reintroduced walk-ing along the Cuyahoga River to many Greater Clevelanders. Above: At a Phase II ribbon cutting ceremony were, from left with scissors, Cleveland City Councilman Joe Cimperman, Cleveland City Council President Kevin Kelley, Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish, Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson, Iris Wolstein, Scott Wolstein and Adam Fishman.

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Big Fun is home to a plethora of games and gadgets, making it a go-to destination for gift-seekers

Story and photography by Michael C. Butz

Sure, you can buy Chanukah gifts online. But what fun is that? It certainly isn’t Big Fun. Steve Presser’s bricks-and-mortar store in Cleveland Heights’ Coventry

neighborhood has been synonymous with toys for 25 years. It’s become a Northeast Ohio institution, in part because it provides a toy-shopping experience that’s hard to match. And what better time to stop by than Chanukah? Follow the Oz-like yellow-brick road into the store to fi nd gifts big and small for kids of all ages – including nostalgic adults who are young at heart. js

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Star Wars Anticipation is high over “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (in theaters Dec. 18), and while big box stores will duke it out over merchandise tied to Episode VII, Big Fun has the droids you’re looking for – and many other vintage Star Wars toys and collectibles. 

Superman Big Fun features many superheroes, but Presser’s favorite is the hometown hero: Superman. It then comes as no surprise that Presser is involved with the Siegel and Shuster Society, the nonpro� t dedicated to commemorating Superman’s creation by Glenville natives Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

Ice Cubes Presser carries a wide range of themed ice cube trays, which he described as conversation starters that are great for parties. His favorite set? “Gin and Titonic,” which includes partygoers with history-recreating Titanic- and iceberg-shaped ice cubes.

Cleveland Big Fun both makes its own and buys Cleveland-themed items, including T-shirts, mugs, greeting cards and postcards, all of which help display Forest City pride.

Old School Take a trip back to your childhood or introduce youngsters in your family to all-time classics like Slinkys, gyroscopes, spirographs, Etch A Sketches and Magic 8-Balls.

Chanukah Looking for something a little more traditional? Between Chanukah-themed books, mugs and even magnetic poetry kits, there’s something for almost everyone at Big Fun.

Big Fun features many superheroes, but Presser’s favorite is the hometown hero: Superman. It then comes as no

Looking for something a little more traditional? Between Chanukah-themed books, mugs and even magnetic poetry kits, there’s something for almost everyone at Big Fun.

Ice Cubes Presser carries a wide range of themed ice cube trays, which he described as conversation

which includes partygoers with history-recreating Titanic- and iceberg-shaped ice cubes.

help display Forest City pride.

Take a trip back to your childhood or introduce

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Nestled inside the lively hub of downtown Cleveland’s Playhouse Square is Bin 216. Formerly

part of the Ohio Theatre’s lobby, the space now off ers a pre- and post-performance venue of

another kind, one that exudes a warm, swanky atmosphere, complemented by dark leather

chairs and rich wood and copper accents.Relaxing on one of its gilded couches in late October is Scott Kuhn, the 38-year-old founder and managing

partner of The Driftwood Group. His quiet and unassuming demeanor belies an involvement in the restaurant business

that falls just short of frenetic.

Getting

The Driftwood Group is thriving in Greater Cleveland’s dining

scene, and restaurateur Scott Kuhn is a driving force

behind the operation Story by Kristen Mott

Photography by Michael C. Butz

Getting

The Driftwood Group is thriving in Greater Cleveland’s dining

scene, and restaurateur Scott Kuhn is a driving force

behind the operation Story by Kristen Mott

Photography by Michael C. Butz

Driftthe

KUHN & DRIFTWOOD | LAVISH LATKESFOOD

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Getting

Scott Kuhn at the bar of his Driftwood Group’s Bin 216 in downtown Cleveland’s Playhouse Square.

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Behind his black-rimmed glasses, Kuhn’s mind is at work, thinking about menu items and restaurant décor or about the next business move for Driftwood, which already consists of more than a dozen establishments, including places like Bin 216, Hodge’s and Cibrèo in downtown Cleveland and 87 West in Westlake’s Crocker Park.

Hitch that mind to a lifelong passion for food, and it’s no surprise Kuhn is making a name for himself in Greater Cleveland’s � ourishing dining scene.

It hasn’t always been easy, nor has Kuhn’s path to success necessarily been a straight one. Along the way, though, Kuhn has been able to rely on strong relationships with relatives, friends, mentors and business partners. For him, all act as family, and all have shaped who he is today.

Learning the tradeGrowing up in a Jewish-Catholic household in Solon, Kuhn says some of his fondest memories are of his family sharing meals around the table. Whether he was in the kitchen making latkes with his grandmother during Chanukah or learning how to make his grandfather’s coveted vinegar-based potato salad, those early cooking memories made a signi� cant impact on Kuhn.

“As you get older, it’s amazing how pictures in your mind can fade,” he says. “But every time I make one of my grandparents’ recipes, it’s like they’re sitting next to me again.

“To this day, if I’m in a bad mood I can make that potato salad, and (then) the day isn’t so bad anymore. That’s why I love cooking so much, because of the emotional attachments to

people and recipes and heritage and family.”

It was a no-brainer for Kuhn that he would have a career in the restaurant industry. After graduating from Solon High School, Kuhn enrolled in the hospitality program at the University of Alabama. It wasn’t an easy journey.

After making some “young mistakes” and su� ering an accident at age 19 that left him with a broken back, Kuhn was forced to drop out of the program.

“Life changed. I had to have a very serious operation and it took me quite a bit of time to get back on my feet again. As I went through that process of recovering from spinal fusion surgery, I had to do some soul searching,” Kuhn says.

He grappled with the fact that many of his friends were moving on with their lives, whether by getting engaged or beginning their own careers. Kuhn knew it was time to start down a better path.

Once fully recovered, he went back to school, and at 26, he graduated from University of Akron’s culinary program and received an undergraduate degree in management from Malone University in Canton.

“For the � rst time in a long time, I was passionate about something,” Kuhn says. “It didn’t take me long to connect the dots from that point to get my career started.”

Foot in the doorInstead of just choosing to work at any restaurant, Kuhn wanted to wait for the right opportunity to begin his career.

“I was o� ered every general manager’s job at every chain restaurant you could imagine, and that was not me,” he says. “My dad was ready to murder

me because here I was a late bloomer and I was turning down jobs.”

By a stroke of luck, Kuhn was introduced through a restaurant consulting company to Dr. Arthur Ste� ee, a retired orthopedic surgeon from Cleveland who had moved to western Pennsylvania. Ste� ee had built The Allegheny Grille in Foxburg, Pa., a timber-frame restaurant looming over the Allegheny River. Ste� ee, however, had no experience in the restaurant business.

This appeared to be the opportunity Kuhn had been waiting for, so he agreed to meet with Ste� ee. Not long after, Kuhn found himself living in a log cabin in Pennsylvania and working 20 hours a day at the restaurant.

“I told Dr. Ste� ee that I would love to buy the restaurant in a year. That’s exactly what I did,” Kuhn says. “I learned so much just by doing and making mistakes and calling my dad for business help over that � rst year.”

Ste� ee, now 80, serves as more than just a business partner. Kuhn describes the doctor as a “visionary” and the “smartest man” he’s ever met. He also reminded Kuhn of his grandfather.

“When I moved out to Pennsylvania I was alone. I had no family or friends and I was in a town of about 250 people. I would go to Dr. Ste� ee’s home, and he and his wife Patricia would make me dinner. We’d ride horses on Tuesdays and just talk,” Kuhn says.

“It was like spending time with my grandfather. There were so many similarities. When you’re around great people like that, who are not only intelligent but kind and good people, they mold you.”

Ste� ee also owned the Welsh� eld Inn in Burton, which quickly turned into Kuhn’s second restaurant.

KUHN & DRIFTWOOD | LAVISH LATKESFOOD

Above: Cibrèo’s Cinque Terra, which is spaghetti, roasted potatoes, rapini, chiles and pesto sauce, fi n-ished with lemon zest, garlic breadcrumbs and pecorino. Below: Cibrèo’s Salmon, which is grilled salmon on top of a lentil and wild rice salad, topped with rapini and extra virgin olive oil.

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Welcome to Apex Derma-tology’s Glow Newsletter!, a

monthly column dedicated to skin health. Every month I will

answer some of the most frequently asked questions that I get in my dermatology and aesthetic practice. I hope that you find this information helpful. Let’s be wise about beauty in 2015!

What products do you recommend to improve skin aging? Caring for your skin on a daily basis is important. A broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher is one of the most effective ways to prevent premature aging. Look for UVA and UVB protection and ingredients like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. Adding an an-tioxidant to your morning rou-tine will further protect the skin from environmental toxins and UV radiation. Newer, medical grade serums contain peptides, growth factors, Vitamins C, E and retinol that will help your skin repair itself.

I also recommend lasers to improve pigment, wrinkling of the skin, acne scarring and redness. For best results, I recommend combining laser treatments with fillers to enhance volume loss on face and lips, and Botox to soften fine lines and give your skin a natural, youthful look.

When should you get a skin check by a Dermatologist? As a skin cancer surgeon, I recommend annual skin checks for anyone who has funny looking moles or a family history of skin cancer. A good time to plan this visit is around your birthday, so it becomes a routine part of your overall health plan. Patients who have already had a skin cancer and those with low immunity should been seen at least twice a year. Of course, if you see a new or changing skin lesion, call us immediately for a SPOT Check. Remember the ABCDE’s of skin cancer awareness: Asymmetry, irregular Borders, Color chang-es, Diameter larger than a pencil eraser and any Evolving lesion (crusty, bleeding, scaly, painful). Don’t delay, a SPOT Check visit with us can save a life. ▲

▲ Mohs Surgeryfor Skin Cancers

▲ Melanoma▲ Photodynamic Therapy

Dermatologic Surgery:

DR. GARCIA

CONCORD440-352-SKIN (7546)

SOLON440-349-SKIN (7546)

LANDERBROOK440-646-1600

WWW.APEXSKIN.COM

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Aesthetic Dermatology:▲ Botox▲ Fillers▲ Peels▲ Blue Light for Acne

▲ Laser Treatment of Wrinkles and Blemishes▲ Laser Hair Removal ▲ CoolSculpting by Dr. Jorge Garcia-Zuazaga

GLOWYOUR MONTHLY SKIN HEALTH NEWS BRIEF

▲ Acne▲ Eczema▲ Warts

▲ Psoriasis▲ Poison Ivy

▲ Rashes▲ Rosacea

General and Pediatric Dermatology:

Our Providers:

JORGE A. GARCIA-ZUAZAGA, MD, FACMSMohs Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology

BRIAN MOORE, MD, FAAD Medical and Aesthetic Dermatology

TRACY L. RINGO, D.O.Ethnic Skin and Aesthetic Center

GINA BERARDINELLI, CNP

JACLYN S. EFFRON, CNP

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Remember the “A-B-C-D-E” when thinking melanoma: Any mole with Asymmetry, irregular Borders, different Colors, size greater than a pencil eraser (or 5 mm in Diameter), and any changing or Evolving mole, should be evaluated.Can one type of skin cancer “transform” into another type?No. The various skin cancers originate from different cell types. A Basal cell cancer never turns into a melanoma.How can I prevent skin cancer? We recommend a skin check every year with a Board-certified dermatologist. If you have had skin cancer in the past, the visits should be every 6 months, or twice a year. New, rapidly growing moles or moles that itch, bleed, change color are often early warning signs of melanoma and warrant prompt attention. Using daily moisturizer with sunblock with SPF number 30 or above is recommended for prevention of skin cancer (even in the winter time). Wearing a hat and long sleeved clothing also helps. When you are outdoors for a prolonged period of time, a physical sunblock with Titanium Dioxide or Zinc Oxide are best. Don’t forget to “test” the sunblock on your wrist prior to using it on your face – there are many people who are allergic to chemicals used in sunblock and this simple test can prevent a reaction. ▲

DR. JORGE GARCIA-ZUAZAGA

Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans will develop some form of skin cancer during their lifetime? Skin cancer is easy to prevent

and, when caught early, highly curable. If you spot a new mole on your body, or notice anything changing (itching, bleeding, crusting), make sure you see a Board certi-fied dermatologist for a checkup. What are the most common types of skin cancer? There are many different types of skin cancer – the 3 most common types are basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and melanoma. In the U.S. there are more than 3 million cases of BCC and SCC every year! What do I have to look for?BCC and SCCs can look like a red scaly spot that don’t heal. They can also look like a pimple or a “rough” patch of skin, a whitish scar, or a pearly mole. Any area that is painful, crusting or bleeding should be evaluated by a dermatologist. For the most part, BCC and SCC appear in sun exposed areas such as the head, face, neck or hands.In contrast, Melanoma usually appears like a brown spot on the skin – it can look just like a mole or “beauty mark”. The back and legs are the most common locations for melanomas.

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Welcome to Apex Derma-tology’s Glow Newsletter!, a

monthly column dedicated to skin health. Every month I will

answer some of the most frequently asked questions that I get in my dermatology and aesthetic practice. I hope that you find this information helpful. Let’s be wise about beauty in 2015!

What products do you recommend to improve skin aging? Caring for your skin on a daily basis is important. A broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher is one of the most effective ways to prevent premature aging. Look for UVA and UVB protection and ingredients like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. Adding an an-tioxidant to your morning rou-tine will further protect the skin from environmental toxins and UV radiation. Newer, medical grade serums contain peptides, growth factors, Vitamins C, E and retinol that will help your skin repair itself.

I also recommend lasers to improve pigment, wrinkling of the skin, acne scarring and redness. For best results, I recommend combining laser treatments with fillers to enhance volume loss on face and lips, and Botox to soften fine lines and give your skin a natural, youthful look.

When should you get a skin check by a Dermatologist? As a skin cancer surgeon, I recommend annual skin checks for anyone who has funny looking moles or a family history of skin cancer. A good time to plan this visit is around your birthday, so it becomes a routine part of your overall health plan. Patients who have already had a skin cancer and those with low immunity should been seen at least twice a year. Of course, if you see a new or changing skin lesion, call us immediately for a SPOT Check. Remember the ABCDE’s of skin cancer awareness: Asymmetry, irregular Borders, Color chang-es, Diameter larger than a pencil eraser and any Evolving lesion (crusty, bleeding, scaly, painful). Don’t delay, a SPOT Check visit with us can save a life. ▲

▲ Mohs Surgeryfor Skin Cancers

▲ Melanoma▲ Photodynamic Therapy

Dermatologic Surgery:

DR. GARCIA

CONCORD440-352-SKIN (7546)

SOLON440-349-SKIN (7546)

LANDERBROOK440-646-1600

WWW.APEXSKIN.COM

▲ ▲

CLEVELAND’S LEADINGAESTHETIC & SKIN CANCER CENTER

Aesthetic Dermatology:▲ Botox▲ Fillers▲ Peels▲ Blue Light for Acne

▲ Laser Treatment of Wrinkles and Blemishes▲ Laser Hair Removal ▲ CoolSculpting by Dr. Jorge Garcia-Zuazaga

GLOWYOUR MONTHLY SKIN HEALTH NEWS BRIEF

▲ Acne▲ Eczema▲ Warts

▲ Psoriasis▲ Poison Ivy

▲ Rashes▲ Rosacea

General and Pediatric Dermatology:

Our Providers:

JORGE A. GARCIA-ZUAZAGA, MD, FACMSMohs Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology

BRIAN MOORE, MD, FAAD Medical and Aesthetic Dermatology

TRACY L. RINGO, D.O.Ethnic Skin and Aesthetic Center

GINA BERARDINELLI, CNP

JACLYN S. EFFRON, CNP

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Certain skin care ingredients have been deemed the most effective no matter your age. Here are a few important products that

will keep your skin looking radiant year long.

1. Retinol – This gold standard fights acne, brown spots and reduces wrinkles. Retinols increase cell turnover for smoother skin. Some patients are very sensitive to retinol, as it may cause dryness, redness and skin sensitivity. I recommend creams with lower percentages, or alternating it every other night for best results.2. Antioxidants – Antioxidants protect the skin from environmental damage and free radicals (sun, pollution, smoke). My favorites are vitamin and plant based (Vitamin C and E and resveratrol). These products, when used with a good sunscreen, prevent collagen and elastin damage and promote new collagen growth over time.3. Vitamin C and E – This combination is the best as promoting new collagen production, thus decreasing the signs of aging (sunspots, fine lines and wrinkles). They also provide added sun protection.4. Sunscreens – Make sure you

use SPF of at least 30 and look for physical blockers (micronized zinc oxide and titanium dioxide). Sunscreen allergy is very prevalent, remember to always “test” the sunscreen in your hand to make sure you are not allergic to the chemicals.The key to radiant looking skin comes down to basic skin care: incorporate retinol to increase collagen production, wear sunscreen every day (even in the winter in Cleveland!) and add in antioxidant protection for maximum benefit.

Should I worry about vitamin D levels?There are two primary sources of vitamin D. One is diet, and the other is through conversion of precursors into vitamin D in your skin following sun exposure. We know sun exposure can cause skin cancer, so dermatologists advise avoidance of unprotected sun exposure, especially during peak sunlight hours. Sun protection is paramount, and it will not completely eliminate the skin source of vitamin D but it can have a small impact. Therefore, dermatologists recommend use of an oral vitamin D supplement. Smart and safe sun protection, along with proper vitamin D dietary supplements can let you have the best of both worlds. ▲

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Jorge Garcia-Zuazaga, MD Harvard Fellowship Trained Mohs Surgeon

Now Accepting

NewPatients

Brian Moore, MD, FAADGeneral and Aesthetic Dermatolgy

Jorge Garcia-Zuazaga, MD, FACMS Board Certifi ed and Harvard

Fellowship trained Dermatologic Surgeon

NEW LANDERBROOK OFFICE NOW OPEN 5800 Landerbrook Drive, Suite 250

Mayfi eld Hts, OH 44124

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Concord, OH 44077

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Solon, OH 44139

www.apexskin.com

Appointments guaranteed in 24 hours

BEYONDBEAUTIFULSKIN

Welcome to Apex Derma-tology’s Glow Newsletter!, a

monthly column dedicated to skin health. Every month I will

answer some of the most frequently asked questions that I get in my dermatology and aesthetic practice. I hope that you find this information helpful. Let’s be wise about beauty in 2015!

What products do you recommend to improve skin aging? Caring for your skin on a daily basis is important. A broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher is one of the most effective ways to prevent premature aging. Look for UVA and UVB protection and ingredients like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. Adding an an-tioxidant to your morning rou-tine will further protect the skin from environmental toxins and UV radiation. Newer, medical grade serums contain peptides, growth factors, Vitamins C, E and retinol that will help your skin repair itself.

I also recommend lasers to improve pigment, wrinkling of the skin, acne scarring and redness. For best results, I recommend combining laser treatments with fillers to enhance volume loss on face and lips, and Botox to soften fine lines and give your skin a natural, youthful look.

When should you get a skin check by a Dermatologist? As a skin cancer surgeon, I recommend annual skin checks for anyone who has funny looking moles or a family history of skin cancer. A good time to plan this visit is around your birthday, so it becomes a routine part of your overall health plan. Patients who have already had a skin cancer and those with low immunity should been seen at least twice a year. Of course, if you see a new or changing skin lesion, call us immediately for a SPOT Check. Remember the ABCDE’s of skin cancer awareness: Asymmetry, irregular Borders, Color chang-es, Diameter larger than a pencil eraser and any Evolving lesion (crusty, bleeding, scaly, painful). Don’t delay, a SPOT Check visit with us can save a life. ▲

▲ Mohs Surgeryfor Skin Cancers

▲ Melanoma▲ Photodynamic Therapy

Dermatologic Surgery:

DR. GARCIA

CONCORD440-352-SKIN (7546)

SOLON440-349-SKIN (7546)

LANDERBROOK440-646-1600

WWW.APEXSKIN.COM

▲ ▲

CLEVELAND’S PREMIERAESTHETIC & SKIN CANCER CENTER

Aesthetic Dermatology:▲ Botox▲ Fillers▲ Peels▲ Blue Light for Acne

▲ Laser Treatment of Wrinkles and Blemishes▲ Laser Hair Removal ▲ CoolSculpting by Dr. Jorge Garcia-Zuazaga

GLOWYOUR MONTHLY SKIN HEALTH NEWS BRIEF

▲ Acne▲ Eczema▲ Warts

▲ Psoriasis▲ Poison Ivy

▲ Rashes▲ Rosacea

General and Pediatric Dermatology:

Our Providers:

JORGE A. GARCIA-ZUAZAGA, MD, FACMSMohs Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology

BRIAN MOORE, MD, FAAD Medical and Aesthetic Dermatology

TRACY L. RINGO, D.O.Ethnic Skin and Aesthetic Center

GINA BERARDINELLI, CNP

JACLYN S. EFFRON, CNP

STATE-OF-THE-ART AESTHETIC AND SKIN

CANCER CENTER OPENING IN

LANDERBROOK(MAYFIELD HTS)

APRIL 1!

Remember the “A-B-C-D-E” when thinking melanoma: Any mole with Asymmetry, irregular Borders, different Colors, size greater than a pencil eraser (or 5 mm in Diameter), and any changing or Evolving mole, should be evaluated.Can one type of skin cancer “transform” into another type?No. The various skin cancers originate from different cell types. A Basal cell cancer never turns into a melanoma.How can I prevent skin cancer? We recommend a skin check every year with a Board-certified dermatologist. If you have had skin cancer in the past, the visits should be every 6 months, or twice a year. New, rapidly growing moles or moles that itch, bleed, change color are often early warning signs of melanoma and warrant prompt attention. Using daily moisturizer with sunblock with SPF number 30 or above is recommended for prevention of skin cancer (even in the winter time). Wearing a hat and long sleeved clothing also helps. When you are outdoors for a prolonged period of time, a physical sunblock with Titanium Dioxide or Zinc Oxide are best. Don’t forget to “test” the sunblock on your wrist prior to using it on your face – there are many people who are allergic to chemicals used in sunblock and this simple test can prevent a reaction. ▲

DR. JORGE GARCIA-ZUAZAGA

Did you know that 1 in 5 Americans will develop some form of skin cancer during their lifetime? Skin cancer is easy to prevent

and, when caught early, highly curable. If you spot a new mole on your body, or notice anything changing (itching, bleeding, crusting), make sure you see a Board certi-fied dermatologist for a checkup. What are the most common types of skin cancer? There are many different types of skin cancer – the 3 most common types are basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and melanoma. In the U.S. there are more than 3 million cases of BCC and SCC every year! What do I have to look for?BCC and SCCs can look like a red scaly spot that don’t heal. They can also look like a pimple or a “rough” patch of skin, a whitish scar, or a pearly mole. Any area that is painful, crusting or bleeding should be evaluated by a dermatologist. For the most part, BCC and SCC appear in sun exposed areas such as the head, face, neck or hands.In contrast, Melanoma usually appears like a brown spot on the skin – it can look just like a mole or “beauty mark”. The back and legs are the most common locations for melanomas.

STATAT TE-OF-THE-AATE-OF-THE-AA RT AESTHETIC AND SKIN

CANCER CENTEROPENING IN

LANDERBROOK(MAYFIELD HTS)AYFIELD HTS)A

APRIL 1!

OPEN HOUSE

Wednesday, June 17th9am-4pm

RSVP: 440-349-SKIN (7546)

Welcome to Apex Derma-tology’s Glow Newsletter!, a

monthly column dedicated to skin health. Every month I will

answer some of the most frequently asked questions that I get in my dermatology and aesthetic practice. I hope that you find this information helpful. Let’s be wise about beauty in 2015!

What products do you recommend to improve skin aging? Caring for your skin on a daily basis is important. A broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher is one of the most effective ways to prevent premature aging. Look for UVA and UVB protection and ingredients like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. Adding an an-tioxidant to your morning rou-tine will further protect the skin from environmental toxins and UV radiation. Newer, medical grade serums contain peptides, growth factors, Vitamins C, E and retinol that will help your skin repair itself.

I also recommend lasers to improve pigment, wrinkling of the skin, acne scarring and redness. For best results, I recommend combining laser treatments with fillers to enhance volume loss on face and lips, and Botox to soften fine lines and give your skin a natural, youthful look.

When should you get a skin check by a Dermatologist? As a skin cancer surgeon, I recommend annual skin checks for anyone who has funny looking moles or a family history of skin cancer. A good time to plan this visit is around your birthday, so it becomes a routine part of your overall health plan. Patients who have already had a skin cancer and those with low immunity should been seen at least twice a year. Of course, if you see a new or changing skin lesion, call us immediately for a SPOT Check. Remember the ABCDE’s of skin cancer awareness: Asymmetry, irregular Borders, Color chang-es, Diameter larger than a pencil eraser and any Evolving lesion (crusty, bleeding, scaly, painful). Don’t delay, a SPOT Check visit with us can save a life. ▲

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will keep your skin looking radiant year long.

1. Retinol – This gold standard fights acne, brown spots and reduces wrinkles. Retinols increase cell turnover for smoother skin. Some patients are very sensitive to retinol, as it may cause dryness, redness and skin sensitivity. I recommend creams with lower percentages, or alternating it every other night for best results.2. Antioxidants – Antioxidants protect the skin from environmental damage and free radicals (sun, pollution, smoke). My favorites are vitamin and plant based (Vitamin C and E and resveratrol). These products, when used with a good sunscreen, prevent collagen and elastin damage and promote new collagen growth over time.3. Vitamin C and E – This combination is the best as promoting new collagen production, thus decreasing the signs of aging (sunspots, fine lines and wrinkles). They also provide added sun protection.4. Sunscreens – Make sure you

use SPF of at least 30 and look for physical blockers (micronized zinc oxide and titanium dioxide). Sunscreen allergy is very prevalent, remember to always “test” the sunscreen in your hand to make sure you are not allergic to the chemicals.The key to radiant looking skin comes down to basic skin care: incorporate retinol to increase collagen production, wear sunscreen every day (even in the winter in Cleveland!) and add in antioxidant protection for maximum benefit.

Should I worry about vitamin D levels?There are two primary sources of vitamin D. One is diet, and the other is through conversion of precursors into vitamin D in your skin following sun exposure. We know sun exposure can cause skin cancer, so dermatologists advise avoidance of unprotected sun exposure, especially during peak sunlight hours. Sun protection is paramount, and it will not completely eliminate the skin source of vitamin D but it can have a small impact. Therefore, dermatologists recommend use of an oral vitamin D supplement. Smart and safe sun protection, along with proper vitamin D dietary supplements can let you have the best of both worlds. ▲

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“Once I purchased the Welsh� eld Inn, I knew that I was going to be back home and continue to grow in Cleveland,” Kuhn says.

Forming Driftwood While Kuhn was in the midst of opening Washington Place Bistro and Inn in Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood in 2010, he received a Facebook message from a young chef named Chris Hodgson. Hodgson, who was relocating to Cleveland from New York, sought advice from Kuhn about starting up a food truck.

“I invited him to come to the restaurant, and here comes this guy who looked like he was 18 and was bouncing o� the walls with energy,” Kuhn says. “It was like I was looking at myself when I had started out � ve years ago.

“When you see talent, it’s clear. I knew that Chris had something special. I said look, let me show you how this business works because I don’t want you to fail.”

The two developed an almost instant big brother/little brother relationship, Kuhn says, and they

began to take the restaurant industry by storm.

Hodgson considers Kuhn a mentor and a friend.

“He’s my protector,” Hodgson says. “He doesn’t want to see me go through some of the same frustrations and hardships that made him who he is and turned him into the successful business person he is today. He doesn’t want to see me fail.”

Kuhn, who owned Scott Kuhn Hospitality Management at the time, was looking to change the name of his company as he began to garner more media attention. With Hodgson’s help, the two formed The Driftwood Group.

“I have obsessive-compulsive disorder, and for whatever reason, I cannot stop buying driftwood,” Kuhn says. “If you come to my house or o� ce, there are just pieces of driftwood everywhere.

“Chris and I were talking about renaming the company and I said, well, why not Driftwood? Because everyone knows if there’s one thing that de� nes Scott Kuhn, it’s driftwood.”

As the creative mind behind

each restaurant’s décor, Kuhn likes the task of coming up with design concepts – and he’s incorporated pieces of driftwood into many of them.

“I enjoy the projects and looking at a space and � guring out how to give it a facelift and give it a new energy,” he says.

Catering to futureAfter opening restaurants across Northeast Ohio, Kuhn decided to venture into a new arena: catering.

While Hodgson competed on Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race” in 2011, Kuhn � lled in to cater a wedding of Hodgson’s at Grays Armory in downtown Cleveland.

“It was one of those moments where I felt like I got hit on the head with a hammer,” Kuhn recalls of the experience. “We � nished the wedding, and I said man, I feel like we’re missing the boat.

“When Chris got back I told him all of the catering options out there are old. In a matter of three years, restaurant chefs have become rock stars, people take photos of their food and Cleveland is suddenly this amazing dining scene. Let’s do the same thing with catering and let’s give people restaurant-quality food in a catering environment.”

The very next day, Kuhn purchased a truck and catered his � rst event.

“I’m con� dent my wife, Amy, thinks I’m crazy to begin with, and that was probably con� rmation for her,” Kuhn jokes. “But we did $1 million in sales without a business card. It’s just doubled and doubled, and I think we’ve been able to create a reputation now among the community that we’re an up-and-coming catering company that’s not so small anymore.”

When Kuhn isn’t adding to his dining empire, he’s at his house in Auburn Township whipping up baby food for his 7-month-old daughter, Harper, and testing out new dishes on his wife.

Now that he has a family of his own, Kuhn hopes to follow in his grandparents’ footsteps and make cooking a large part of his household.

“Amy and I have made it a point to always have dinner together at home as a family,” he says. “That’s really a credit to not only my family but also hers. It’s a little rare these days. And we want to raise Harper the same way that we were raised. Without my grandparents, we probably wouldn’t do it.” js

KUHN & DRIFTWOOD | LAVISH LATKESFOOD

The décor at Bin 216 (left) and Cibrèo (right), both in downtown Cleveland’s Playhouse Square, showcase Scott Kuhn’s taste in design.

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Add a modern twist to potato pancakes this Chanukah – and leave

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KUHN & DRIFTWOOD | LAVISH LATKESFOOD

Just ask Scott Kuhn.“I used to make latkes with

my grandmother,” says Kuhn, founder and managing partner of The Driftwood Group. “My grandmother was a great cook and she was always in the kitchen. All of our greatest memories were around a table where we were spending time with each other with food.”

While making latkes with bubbe leaves behind cherished memories, it doesn’t mean you have to settle for using bubbe’s old recipe year after year.

Breathe life into this treasured tradition by adding a modern twist to your recipe. Get it right, and you might just have family and friends “miraculously” showing up at your dining room table for eight straight days.

“It’s all about changing the recipe,” says chef Chris Hodgson, Kuhn’s business partner at Driftwood, which operates more than a dozen restaurants throughout Northeast Ohio. “The nice thing is that a latke is a potato. It’s a very neutral � avor, so the latke becomes the vessel for whatever you decide to top it with.”

One way families can modernize latkes is by creating a special version of eggs Benedict. Hodgson suggests swapping out the English mu� ns, which are traditionally used as the base for eggs Benedict, with latkes seasoned with fresh chives. The latkes can then be topped with smoked salmon, a poached egg and a béarnaise or hollandaise sauce. For an even greater

� ourish, it also can be topped with caviar.

“It’s a nontraditional, modern take on eggs Benedict, and it’s something fun you can do at home,” Hodgson says. “You don’t have to put the caviar on or use a béarnaise sauce if you don’t want. Just the play on smoked salmon and eggs with latkes makes it a more contemporary way of doing a Benedict.”

Kuhn says families also can experiment with fried chicken and wa� es. Rather than using wa� es, crispy latkes can be substituted in the recipe. The dish can then be � nished o� with pieces of spicy chicken and drizzled with Geauga County maple syrup, he says.

For those craving something sweet, Hodgson recommends

adding brown sugar and a little cinnamon to the latke batter. Once fried, the latkes can be topped with blueberry compote or a meringue, he says.

If the idea of modernizing latkes and moving away from the traditional recipe worries some cooks, Kuhn suggests creating bite-sized latkes that can be served with an assortment of toppings, creating a diverse selection of � avors for guests.

“Home cooks can really go wild with bite-sized latkes,” he says. “Something like an eggs B enedict is a fork and knife dish, but I also love just the small latkes that you can pick up and do so many di� erent things with, from creme fraiche to gastriques. The latke really becomes the vessel then for the other � avors.” js

From stove top to plate, Chris Hodgson and Scott Kuhn display their collective latke-making expertise.

1. Peel potatoes and coarsely grate with cheese grater. Transfer to a bowl with ice-cold water.

2. Soak potatoes for 5 minutes, drain well and transfer potatoes and onions to a kitchen towel.

3. Roll towel up and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Transfer mix to bowl.

4. Stir in egg, chives and salt. 5. Heat a pan with olive oil, spoon

potato mix into hot oil. Cook on one side until brown, fl ip and cook other side until brown. Transfer to paper towel or resting rack.

For Hodgson and Kuhn’s hollandaise sauce recipe and how to fi nish the dish, visit jstylemagazine.com/lavish-latkes.

Jstyle Latkes Benedict1 lb. potato ½ cup onion1 beaten egg 2 oz. chives 1 tsp. salt ½ cup olive oil

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L ook over Uptown’s website or brochure and you’d swear

you were gazing at a slice of trendy South Beach in the

Miami area. Both urge you to live, visit and play, stressing

the high-tech, high-e�ciency apartments available

in MRN Ltd.’s multi-unit, strikingly modern residential

development in a rapidly maturing neighborhood in Cleveland’s

University Circle. The pictures are sunny, even jazzy. Uptown is a

neighborhood of arts, culture, academia and health care – and

now, more than in the past, upscale residential options. It’s great

to look at and a pleasure to walk. Its living spaces are a magnet

for young professionals and empty nesters – and for students

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Uptown also is validation for developer Ari Maron, a partner in MRN Ltd., the family-owned business that’s also behind East Fourth Street, downtown Cleveland’s restaurant hub.

“I can’t think of another place this side of Paris where you can live in a walkable urban neighborhood in close proximity to world-class art and culture, higher education and all the things that that provides – and world-class medical facilities,” says Maron. “And be in a neighborhood with shops and restaurant and great things to do. I think that’s what living in University Circle provides.”

When MRN began developing its two-phase, $65-million Uptown project some � ve years ago, all the ingredients were in place for a vibrant neighborhood except for the very fabric that makes

one: University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Institute of Art, Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland and the Cleveland Museum of Art all � ve minutes away – “all those great world-class institutions were there,” Maron says – but there was virtually no place to live, shop or dine.

“The whole goal of Uptown was to become the downtown of University Circle,” he says; everything was in place except for what “in urban planning circles they call the neighborhood fabric.”

Such is no longer the case. MRN entered into partnerships with University Circle Inc., MOCA Cleveland, CIA and CWRU, pledging to build residential units for both students and non-students.

Today, Uptown’s north, south

and west buildings are home to 44, 70 and 83 residences, respectively, with more than 30 di� erent � oor plans from which to choose. Rentals range from about $800 for a one-bedroom e� ciency apartment to $2,600 for a two-bedroom unit. All the buildings are LEED-certi� ed, with Uptown West LEED silver.

Designed by Stanley Saitowiz of Natoma Architects in San Francisco, the neighborhood’s bookends are MOCA Cleveland and CIA. In between are retail and dining options such as Dynomite Burgers and Sushi, Crop Kitchen, Coquette Patisserie, Mitchell’s Ice Cream, The Corner Alley, Constantino’s Market, Banyan Tree, and soon, a branch of CLE Clothing Co.

The area is now thriving, even connecting to other ones.

With plans underway for Intesa, at the edge of University

Circle and Little Italy, Maron says, “you’re seeing the Uptown, as we call it, grow and make connections. … As a developer, what’s great is when you see the connections being made between neighborhoods and more urban dynamism happening.” Intesa is a $100 million-plus proposal by The Coral Co. and Panzica Construction to build an o� ce building, apartment building and 700-car garage on 2.2 acres o� May� eld Road.

What is great for Uptown resident Gabe Novak is his 560-square-foot apartment, a cozy abode with a bedroom on one side, living space and kitchen on the other. The ceilings are high, the walls are white, the � ooring is neutral and matte.

It’s a place to paint with one’s own personality.

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“You can bring anything into the spaces,” says Uptown’s leasing agent, Jackie Wilson. “You can make them your own.”

Novak has taken advantage of that opportunity by hanging guitars and ukuleles on his living room wall, leaning a stand-up bass against one of the two pocket doors and furnishing the place with pieces such as a custom-designed table abutting the Corian kitchen counter and a queen bed with an unusual throw. An accordion punctuates an end table.

Novak rented the apartment before it opened, based on the blueprints. He’s happy he did. “I spend almost all my time here,” said Novak, whose father

raised him on polka music. He notes he has a jazz trio called Afterjazz, which has a regular gig down the street at Happy Dog at The Euclid Tavern. He plays piano; it’s him, bass and drums.

Saxophonist Benny Carter is playing in the background as Novak extols the virtues of his apartment. His computerized treatment of a classic portrait of Billie Holiday, complete with gardenia, dominates the wall behind the sofa.

As for the apartment as a whole, Novak revels in its compactness, noting the closet in the bathroom a� ords him extra storage. With its double-paned windows, it’s cozy, he said.

“It’s such a small space, even if I open a window and come back and it’s a little chilly I can turn on my heater and the place warms up in a couple minutes,” Novak says.

At the same time, Novak can throw a great party there; 20 to 25 people, no problem.

To Wilson, the lure of Uptown’s apartments is how seamlessly they � t into, even de� ne, a dynamic neighborhood. The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Healthline that connects Uptown to downtown is key (access to public transportation is critical to MRN developments) and new restaurants like Chapati

and the imminent Inchin’s Bamboo Garden Express make the district ever more livable, she says.

A wine shop will come in soon, local arts institutions are hosting happy hours, the new Cinematheque at CIA is running full steam. “There’s more of a 24/7 kind of vibe,” Wilson says.

“All over the city, we’re seeing connections being made and the city growing,” says Maron. Even the suburbs are getting in on the act and, “from what I can tell, becoming more walkable,” he says.

“The city was built to provide walkable urbanism,” Maron says.

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UPTOWN | GET THE LOOK | ROOM SERVICE | TECH DÉCOR

Clockwise, from left: “Domilla” sculpture and black and white lamp by Mercana, and “Colton” room design by Norfolk Furniture, all from MOD: matter of design

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UPTOWN | GET THE LOOK | ROOM SERVICE | TECH DÉCOR

If Northeast Ohio winters lead you to

hibernate, make your home as entertaining

and inviting as possible for family

and friendsBy Jonah L. Rosenblum

The peacock fl aunts its feathers. The human male fl aunts his man cave. And while the man cave isn’t for

everyone, it’s not prohibitively expensive either. “We do all budgets,” says Mike Woods, owner of Sound & Vision, which has locations in Beachwood and Cuyahoga Falls. “We have systems in a $200,000 house and a $5 million home and everything in between.”

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A few thousand dollars can ensure the Super Bowl is played on your home fi eld – and no, we’re not talking about First Energy Stadium.

“We can put together a (55-inch fl at screen TV) and surround (sound) system for $3,000,” Woods says.

A good surround sound system can start at $500 or $600, an enormous fl at screen can start at just over $1,000, and a high quality theater seat can start at $700, Woods adds.

Of course, it all starts with the big screen – and that big screen keeps getting bigger.

“It used to be 32-inch was the gold standard,” he says. “Fifty-fi ve inch is kind of the minimum (now).”

Projectors allow further expansion.

“That can be a lot more aff ordable than people realize,” Woods says. “It really enhances the man cave when you’re

looking at a 110-inch screen. It takes things to the next level.”

But it’s not all about eye-popping visuals. What’s a Sunday without hearing Browns safety (and Cleveland Glenville graduate) Donte Whitner lay a bone-crunching hit on an unfortunate opponent? Imagine the Star Wars theme song thumping out of your surround sound system.

The price of a good surround sound system has decreased signifi cantly, Woods says. Even the popular Dolby Atmos, featuring 11 speakers, including four from the ceiling, is only a touch over $1,000.

“If someone hasn’t had the experience of listening to Dolby Atmos, it’s amazing,” Woods says. “The purpose of sound is just so huge in movie soundtracks. It’s what creates all the emotions.”

Some are even turning the clock back with turntables, to

the point where Woods stocks six to eight models at any time. It’s not just The Beatles people are putting on their turntables, they’re blasting more contemporary bands as well.

“Vinyl is back in a big way,” Woods says.

Vinyl is one way to accomplish a “retro” feel. Video games are another. Arcade games (Pac-Man, Space Invaders and the like), foosball and pinball are a sure way to make a man cave stand out. Melissa Rossi, general manager at The Pinball Shoppe, says video games can start at $400 while pinball games usually start at about $1,095.

“It’s going to make someone want to come over to your house,” Rossi says.

Beyond retro appeal, old-fashioned games off er a bonding opportunity for children and parents.

“We have a lot of families that

buy these games. What’s nice is it keeps the kids at home, you know where they’re at, they want to be home with their friends,” Rossi says. “These are the games that we played when we were kids, and it’s awesome to see that it’s being passed down to the next generations, too.”

And they’re less stocky than you think.

“You really just need a good corner of a room,” Rossi says.

While certain things are easy to add later, like a pinball machine, other man cave favorites like home automation and surround sound are best planned in advance.

“It’s so huge to wire your house correctly and just think about smart home capabilities,” Woods says.

“It’s defi nitely easier doing it on the build,” concludes Pat Perrino, with Perrino Builders & Remodeling. js

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Breathtaking! Truly inspiring! Prestige Homes is excited to present this completely unique home to � t today’s lifestyle. Upon entry, high ceilings, an open plan, and uncompromising attention to detail masterfully draw you in. � is intelligent � oor plan is truly designed as a lifestyle home. � is 4400 square foot French country design o� ers all the entertaining amenities perfect for intimate to large gatherings.

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Cut the CordConsidering cutting the cord? You aren’t alone.

Even one of cable’s heaviest hitters, HBO, recently moved in that direction by introducing a stand-alone streaming service, HBO Now. If you’re considering following suit, there’s no shortage of options, from smart TVs to

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Savvy investors understand that � nancial and investment planning is important when trying to meet

objectives, such as retirement, college education, buying a home or other major goals. Many � nancial professionals recommend an asset allocation that includes a mixture of di� erent types of investments. One asset class is � xed income, which can include sovereign bonds.

Israel bonds are issued by Israel in the United States in U.S. dollars and are sovereign debt of the State of Israel. Since the � rst issue of Israel bonds in 1951, Israel has made every payment on time and never defaulted on Israel bonds. Over

$1 billion of Israel bonds were purchased in the United States in both 2013 and 2014. Proceeds realized through the sale of Israel bonds have enabled Israel to cultivate

the desert, build transportation networks, create new industries, resettle immigrants and increase export capability. Today, investing in Israel bonds supports a nation of extraordinary innovation that continues to push the boundaries of modern technology.

Available terms and features for � xed and � oating rate issue bonds

provide options when planning for � nancial goals, including portfolio diversi� cation, protection from market � uctuations and retirement. Both individuals and institutions

can � nd an Israel bond suitable for their portfolio. Israel bonds are widely held by banks, insurance companies, pension funds, IRAs, endowments, governments and individuals.

Contact Thomas Lockshin, executive director at the Cleveland Israel Bonds o� ce, at 216-454-0180 for more information and to obtain rates and prospectuses.

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Lifestyle Decisions Precede Retirement

As retirement looms, crucial �nancial and lifestyle decisions you may have put o� for years suddenly assume

more importance. You no longer have decades to decide whether you’ll keep a large house with its upkeep costs, whether your current level of debt is appropriate or whether to pay o� your mortgage.

Before you actually hang up your career, it’s time to do some real planning. You might begin with lifestyle decisions, although these, to a large extent, depend on the �nancial foundation you’ve built. While these are personal decisions, successful retirements

share at least one common element – they are rooted in reality, not fantasy.

Consider some possibilities. Will you plan to relocate? Or do developing family or �nancial considerations make that idea less attractive? Do you need to maintain and insure more than one vehicle? Do you expect to travel extensively in your early years of retirement, when you may be healthier and more likely to accept the rigors of travel?

Finally, can your lifestyle plans be supported by your portfolio? If not, now is the time to make adjustments rather than later. Anecdotal evidence shows that retirees who scale back their expectations are far happier in retirement than those who wake

up already retired and �nd they can’t really do all that they had planned.

No matter what your decisions, the time to work toward them is before your retirement party.

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FASHIONFOCUS

Women’s FashionColorful scarves

by Mimi’s Muses

Matching necklace and earrings by Dori Csengeri from Pennello Gallery

Cashmere blend scarves by Standard Form from Kilgore Trout

Designer wool coat trim in hood from Clothes Mentor

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Top: Faux two-piece jacket by Joseph Ribkoff Bottom: Zip-front metallic jacket by Carolyn Rose from Bonnie’s Goubaud

Women’s FashionColorful scarves

by Mimi’s Musesby Mimi’s Muses

Hombre faux-fur knit sweater jacket from Audrey’s Sweet Threads

Ladies’ azure zip-up fl eece jacket from Plato’s Closet Lyndhurst

Leopard-print rabbit-fur bolero jacket from Revolve Fashion

Kids’ Fashion

“Crystal Diva” in gold crystal by Silhouette from Lifetime Eye Care

Unisex striped fox face sweater from Revolve Kids

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Men’s Fashion

Three-prong diamond studs and “Fulfi llment” round pendant by Hearts On Fire from Gino’s Jewelers

Fine Jewelry

Clockwise, from top left: “Musa” six-row stretch bracelet, 18K white gold and black ceramic with diamonds by Roberto Demeglio; Alson Signature Collection 18K white gold inside/outside diamond hoop earrings; Alson Signature Collection ring in 18K white gold with black rhodium featuring a 7.00 Ct. cushion-shaped blue topaz accented with 20 round orange sapphires and round diamonds; “Triangle” necklace in 18K white gold and “Small Starburst” necklace in 18K white gold by Penny Preville, all from Alson Jewelers

Watches, clockwise from top left:Chronomat 44 Airborne by Breitling, Heritage Spirit Orbis Terrarum by Montblanc, Men’s Annual Calendar by Patek Philippe, and Luminor 1950 3 Days Chrono Flyback Automatic Ceramica by Panerai, all from Govberg Jewelers

Blended luxury fabrics, merino and cashmere from

Ticknors Men’s Clothier

“Titan Minimal Art – Icon” in black passion by Silhouette

from Lifetime Eye Care

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PURSUITS

Jstyle asked all of its singles to identify their favorite part of Jewish Cleveland. While

many fondly pointed to the community’s connectedness and supportive nature, those qualities were perhaps best captured by someone who only recently moved to Northeast Ohio from Israel.

A Great Place toCall Home

I love the fact that every Friday and every holiday,

I get so many people who invite me to join them, and it feels so welcoming. I have a host family here, and they’ve become like my family. I like the familial relationships.” – Rotem Izraely

(Go back and meet Rotem on Page 24.)

Laura Watilo Blake

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THE OHIO STEM CELL TREATMENT CENTER

Bringing Cutting Edge, Regenerative Medicine to North East Ohio!

The multidisciplinary team of Dr. Mark A. Foglietti and Dr. Michael Kellis, bring the future of regenerative medicine to Cleveland at the Ohio Stem Cell Treatment Center. The Center was created to offer therapeutic possibilities for patients with degenerative and/or inflammatory conditions by utilizing the most promising and

least invasive medical technology currently available.

For information about regenerative medicine and the Ohio Stem Cell Treatment Center, visit:

OhioStemCellTreatmentCenter.com or call 216-831-CELL (2355)

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CLASSIC LEXUSDRIVES CLEVELANDLocated just east of Cleveland in Willoughby Hills,Classic Lexus is dedicated to providing you with a world-class ownership experience.Our team of professionals shares the thrill our customers get from owning and driving a Lexus.As a Classic Lexus customer you will enjoy:· Classic Simplified Pricing· Complimentary Valet and Loaner Program· Complimentary Car Washes· Friendly, Experienced and Knowledgeable Staff· Friendly, Experienced and Knowledgeable Staff

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