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Betts Restaurant

I'm back working downtown, which means I'm on the prowl for great places to grab lunch or have a drink and dinner after work. The latest restaurant to open in downtown Cleveland is Betts Restaurant at the Kimpton Schofield Hotel. It's pretty exciting to see new places opening up in this time and even more so when it's a place as bright and fun and tasty as Betts. The restaurant is named after Elizabeth Schofield, the wife of the hotel's namesake. She was known as Betts to her friend and was known for being a gracious, warm, inclusive host. Betts Restaurant maintains that tradition of … [Read more...] about Betts Restaurant

August 7, 2020 by Jen 1 Comment Filed Under: Restaurants

Mason’s Creamery

There are a lot of great ice cream places in town...I should know, as I frequent most of them! One of my favorites has always been Mason's Creamery. Not only is their ice cream delicious, but their shop/outdoor area is adorable and the owners are two of the nicest people you'll ever want to meet or interact with on social media. Despite summer being such a busy time for the shop, Helen and Jesse, the owners of Mason's Creamery, were kind enough to take the time to let us get to know a little bit more about them and their business. What gave you the idea to start Mason's Creamery? We'd … [Read more...] about Mason’s Creamery

July 22, 2020 by Jen Leave a Comment Filed Under: businesses, People, Restaurants

Irie Jamaican Kitchen

In 2011, I went on vacation to Jamaica and fell in love with the flavorful cuisine. Thanks to Irie Jamaican Kitchen, I can experience authentic Jamaican food right here in Cleveland. With two locations (East and West) you can easily enjoy the delicious offerings no matter where you are. Omar McKay, the owner and executive chef of Irie, was kind enough to answer some questions so that you can get to know him and his business a bit better.   Tell me about how your business first started and how it's grown since then. The physical brick and mortar business or the business I’ve had in … [Read more...] about Irie Jamaican Kitchen

June 19, 2020 by Jen 2 Comments Filed Under: businesses, Restaurants

EDWINS Leadership Institute & Restaurant

Do you ever think you know what a place (or a person) is about and then realize that you've barely scratched the surface? After spending a morning with Brandon Chrostowski getting a tour of the EDWINS campus, I am even more inspired by the depth and breadth of the organization than I was before. Many of us are familiar with EDWINS Restaurant on Shaker Square, which has been serving fine French cuisine since 2013. The restaurant provides a 6-month training program in culinary arts to formerly incarcerated adults that allows graduates to go on to success in the hospitality industry. EDWINS … [Read more...] about EDWINS Leadership Institute & Restaurant

June 17, 2020 by Jen Leave a Comment Filed Under: non-profits, Restaurants

Nora

As restaurants begin to reopen, I found myself craving not just a dinner out, but a nice dinner out. A get-a-bit-overdressed, eat-some-really-good-food dinner out. Which is why when Nora in Little Italy invited me to come sample the new menu, I jumped at the chance. Not only was the food fantastic, but the whole experience made me feel comfortable with venturing back into the upscale dining scene. Nora is an intimate restaurant and the tables have been well-spaced to allow for proper social distancing. When you arrive, you receive a QR code that links to the menu to minimize a … [Read more...] about Nora

June 12, 2020 by Jen Leave a Comment Filed Under: Restaurants

Boss Ladies of CLE

While I was still writing Why CLE?, Maggie Sullivan approached me about a book she wrote called "Boss Ladies of CLE." I already had the idea for Authentically CLE in the works and this seemed like a perfect place to delve into this book and the Boss Ladies that it features. "Boss Ladies of CLE" profiles 20 diverse, amazing, accomplished Cleveland women, who tell their own stories in their own words. These woman are of different ages, races, sexual orientations, abilities, and avocations. Each has blazed her own trail, not only for herself, but for those around her and after her. Included … [Read more...] about Boss Ladies of CLE

June 3, 2020 by Jen Leave a Comment Filed Under: businesses, non-profits, People, Restaurants

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This time, this year, has simplified life for all of us. It's stripped it down. Given us the chance to decide what matters. What stays. I'm never going to be a total homebody. I'm never going to be an introvert. But I feel definitively, and have felt for awhile, that the blogger/influencer stage is done.

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Two months ago, I had never heard of neuroendocrin Two months ago, I had never heard of neuroendocrine cancer. Now I’m more familiar with it than I would ever want to be.

Known as the zebra of the cancer world because of it’s rarity and the unique way it manifests in each patient, it is often misdiagnosed initially.

As happened with my mother, 46% of those diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer are at Stage IV and/or had metastases at the time of diagnosis.

@netcancerday seeks to raise awareness of symptoms both among patients and health care professionals to lead to earlier diagnosis and better treatment options.

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