Best Plunge — Saunagoose Cleveland

A new Scranton Peninsula retreat brings Scandinavian sauna culture and cold plunges to Cleveland’s Flats.

Best Island Tiki Cruise — Put-in-Bay Floating Tiki

A six-passenger tiki boat brings laid-back cruises, island views and vacation vibes to Lake Erie.

Best Chef — Darian Bryan

From Jamaica to Buffalo, Chef Darian Bryan is serving bold, vibrant flavors at three distinct dining experiences.

Best New Look — Shooters Cleveland

A Flats nightlife icon gets a fresh look, new ownership and a new menu while keeping its classic riverfront views and boat-up charm.

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How a Cleveland-Area Designer Made This Catawba Peninsula Vacation House Feel Like Home

For a family spending summers on Ohio’s Catawba Peninsula, designer Summer Alaedeen transformed a stark, open-plan house into a comfortable retreat with clever seating, layered color and spaces designed for both entertaining and everyday family life.

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Flea-Market Finds Spark Creative Ideas

A morning at Huron’s Lakefront Market becomes a lesson in seeing the possibilities in vintage finds, handcrafted goods and overlooked objects — with local makers Christine and Randy Crawford along for the creative adventure.

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Best Tiny Bookstore — Millie Magoo’s & The Fine Print

Head to Lakeside Chautauqua for a charming new bookstore filled with good reads, mahjong sets, puzzles and plenty of reasons to linger.

Best On-the-Water Fun — Cleveland Floaters

Jim Kukral turns a sunset cruise on the Cuyahoga into a funny, cathartic escape where worries dissolve.

Best Tea Time — The Helicopter Daughter Tea & Wellness Co.

Karen Hadden’s small-batch teas in Mentor offer a flavorful way to slow down, reset and reconnect.

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Best Cocktails and Mocktails — Patina Porch

Sip garden-fresh cocktails and mocktails with sunset views over the marsh at this laid-back Sandusky gathering spot.

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Best Breakfast Poutine — SoLo on Main in Port Stanley

A Port Stanley restaurant puts a fresh morning spin on a beloved Quebec classic.

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