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fashion

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Getaways create memorable celebrations

by June Scharf

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Fashion Forecast

by Rae Phillips Fall looks dark and moody

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New on the circuit: action parties

by Noelle Bye The Macarena?

Try the mechanical bull

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Beauty and the Beach Summer beauty must haves

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Fashion Mixology

by Rae Phillips Make your wardrobe work

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Israelis show off summer style

by Ellen Schur Brown Cool clothes for hot weather

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Creative hosts choose unique venues

by Laura M. Walter Exciting party venues Rebel in a cool dress

by Ronna A. Novello Carol Peretz does edgy special occasion gowns The Anti-Gap

by Ellen Schur Brown Ellyn’s celebrates 30 years in fashion

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Those magnificent Beckers in their flying machine

by Alan Smason

home 82

An English accent in Cleveland Heights

by Ronna A. Novello A castle truly is home

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The end of take-out

by Sue Angell Kitchens that inspire cooks

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The buzz on coffee

by Ted S. Stratton Be your own barrista

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Raising the barn

by Susan H. Kahn A new level of luxury

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Hot off the grill

by Ted S. Stratton Tips for great barbecue

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All decked out

by Christine Gordillo Outdoor entertaining areas

family 122

Reiki lets energy force be with you

by Arlene Fine Energy for well-being

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Camp is over

by Diane Wilkoff What do we do today, mom?

health 126

Globetrotting this summer?

by Sue Angell Safeguard your family’s health

travel 128

Akron-Canton Airport

by Rob Kneen Gateway to New York

auto 132 Sleek, speedy and sexy

by Douglas J. Guth The Porsche Carrera 4

scene 138

by Arlene Fine

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Wines that satisfy

by Cliff Cravens Great summer wine choices

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Chefs worth their salt

by Ted S. Stratton

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SUMMER is finally here, and it doesn’t take much

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articles on action parties and unusual party venues. If you love entertaining outdoors, you’ll want to read the experts’ tips on deck design. Summer means barbecue, and jstyle gives you the scoop on the latest grill designs, plus tips on grilling food to perfection. Longing for the perfect cup of java? Read the buzz on coffee, and learn how to be your own barrista. If you love looking at homes, jstyle has two fabulous ones featured this month. The first proves the old adage “a man’s home is his castle.” In this case, the castle has been turned into a true family home. The second brings first-floor living to a new level of luxury. To top off the issue, you can even get a jump on fall with our fall fashion forecast.

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Holly and Hal Becker fly their powered parachute over the clear skies of Solon.To read more about them and their magnificent flying machine, see their story on page 78.

Photo by Howard Tucker

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Celebrating Shu and Mac Schloss’s 60th anniversary brought 23 members of the clan, Schlosses, Kesslers and Lowes, together for fun in Mexico.

getaways create memorable

CELEBRATIONS by june scharf

GETTING out of town can be a great way to celebrate or recognize something special. Just ask a group of longtime friends now in their 40s who have been doing just that for almost a decade.

The “pack” includes Clevelanders Dave Roth, Bill Frankel, Jerry Kagan, Michael Wolfe, Joe Mendes and Howard Wolsky and former Clevelanders Jeff Mandel (New Orleans), Steve Paley (Sarasota) and

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Michael Perry (Cincinnati).

Shu Schloss and her family light candles to bring in Shabbat, Mexican style.

Their annual trips grew out of Perry’s bachelor party 10 years ago when eight of his high school friends planned a surprise weekend for him near Detroit. Their activities included some canoeing and hanging out in Ann Arbor, which included a visit to the renowned Zingerman’s Delicatessen. Early on, food became a central and memorable part of their getaways.

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was, so they hatched a plan to reconvene every summer. Since then,

roots and settlement in Akron early in the 1900s. Another year, the

Chicago has been a frequent destination for the friends, minus their

family reflected on the impact of World War II, and some family

spouses and kids.

members brought 60-year-old letters from cousins who had been

“It’s not about what you’re getting away from; it’s what you’re going to,” says Roth.

stationed around the globe.

His family was exceptionally close to begin with, says Friedman,

Traditionally, they start their weekend at The Cheesecake Factory,

but it also benefited from the long, charismatic life of his great-

where the guys fall right back into their old habits of (verbal) abuse,

grandmother Golda Goldstein (a.k.a. Bubbe Stein), the family matri-

camaraderie and further abuse. “We abuse each other as much as

arch. She lived to age 100. “By now, we’re so far down the family

possible,” Perry laughs. Apparently, it serves to strengthen the friendships.

One “nirvana afternoon,” as Perry describes it, included some beach volleyball, Chicago deep-dish stuffed pizza grabbed on the way back to the hotel, a card game, and two massage tables set-up for a rotation of therapy throughout the afternoon. Later, of course, there was dinner.

“We ate ourselves sick,” admits Perry.

The wives are perfectly understanding of these male-bonding getaways. “They know what the friendships mean to us,” says Perry, who notes most of the relationships reach back nearly 30 years.

This summer, the pack will try something new and venture to Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, W. Va., where, among other things, there’s a well-stocked buffet.

“The pack,” first row from left, Joe Mendes, Michael Wolfe, Jerry Kagan, Dave Roth. Standing, from left, Michael Perry, Howard Wolsky, Jeff Mandel, Chris May, Bill Frankel and Mike Moss.

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tree, we aren’t sure if we’re third cousins or fourth cousins once

Friedman’s clan, this has become a cherished tradition. He explains

removed,” he remarks. “But we all know about Bubbe Stein.”

that the retreats, organized every three or four years, alternate with family picnics held each summer since the 1950s.

Now that the family is scattered from its original Akron base,

Lodge, outside Columbus. Other destinations have been Seven Springs in Pennsylvania and Quail Hollow Resort in Painesville.

occasional weekend reunions make travel more worthwhile for

A highlight of each reunion is the family softball game, and for

cousins living across the country and even in Israel. The weekends

Friedman, it evokes treasured memories. He recalls games when he

typically draw 60–80 relatives.

was one of just a few boys who played with all the men at family pic-

“We catch up on family news and reminisce,” Friedman says.

“Nostalgia is part of our evening programming.” He notes that at one

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nics. Now he finds himself one of just a few men playing with the many children, but the experience still generates fond feelings.

of the reunions, a New York cousin used her high school son’s term

He believes spouses look forward to the reunions because they

paper on immigration to kick off a discussion of the family’s Russian

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unusually close family, Friedman, too, continues to delight in how

part of “a glorious gals’ weekend” in celebration of everyone in her

“exceptionally connected” its members have remained.

group’s 70th year. The plan emerged when the women reconnected

Birthdays certainly are celebratory occasions, and often the older the celebrant, the more distant the destination.That was the case with two different groups of friends, all of whom turned 70 last year.They traveled to Las Vegas to celebrate.

Larry Bell was joined last summer by three of his buddies: Bob

at a picnic during their 50th Cleveland Heights High School class reunion in 2003.

Most had never gone on a trip without their husbands. The pull of friendship, however, was what allowed the nine Jewish women – five of whom still reside here – to overcame any initial hesitation. To hear Lesser talk of their gals-only getaway, it was like high school all over again.

“We fell right back into it. I felt young and …. we acted giggly. We all seemed the same as we were in junior high school,” she says.

Since they hadn’t all stayed in touch, they talked about “everything under the sun” and by that they mean everything including family, politics, dental issues, medications and joint replacements. “We’re all in the same place in our lives, and life is almost identical no matter where you live,” says Lesser.

They all agreed they’d take another trip together for their 75th birthdays.

Sometimes one travels to recognize and

A “glorious gals’” weekend in Vegas for, from left, Phyllis Weitzman, Rita Chesler, Flo Saiger, Joan Falkner, Iona Dettlebach, Myra Gupta, Marlene Pollack, Carol Chesler and Rachel Lesser.

celebrate an important annual event. Sue Weiler, for example, has flown to Denver every

Goodman, Bernie Goodman and Gordon Safran, all of whom have

October for the past two years to participate in the country’s most

known each other since fourth grade at Taylor Road Elementary

highly attended Susan G. Komen Walk for the Cure. Her best friend

School in Cleveland Heights. With everyone living in Cleveland, they

from childhood and several other women join her for the weekend,

have maintained close friendship ever since.When the 70th rolled in,

highlighted by a special dinner.

they thought a trip to Las Vegas was in order, rather than their annu-

Weiler, a professionally trained chef and breast cancer survivor,

al golf overnight closer to home. However, Vegas meant golf still

thought that a way to add an extra element of fun and flavor to the

prominently factored into their activities.

occasion would be to conduct a cooking class in her best friend’s

To get the weekend off the ground, each friend was assigned one of several tasks, from making restaurant reservations and hotel

cancer awareness month’s color-coded campaign.

accommodations to scheduling transportation and golf tee-off times.

About 16 women dressed in pink, some of them Colorado resi-

From their base at the Bellagio, they visited other hotels, since

dents, gather for dinner, while husbands act as waiters and help with

some hadn’t been to Vegas in 10 years. They caught a show featuring

cleanup. The most recent menu was all about pink food and includ-

the comedian/impressionist Danny Gans and did “a modest amount

ed Waldorf salad with pink apples, cream of roasted red pepper soup,

of gambling and sports betting.”

salmon and two desserts – a flourless chocolate cake with pink pep-

But the fastest growing city in America isn’t just for guys.

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The Schlosses received 60 yellow roses from family members to mark the occasion.

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Our Receptions

get quite the reception

much, they fully intend to keep the cooking celebration on their calendar again this year.

Celebrating with a trip is becoming a regular event for the Schloss family. Twenty-three members of the clan gathered in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, from May 11-15 to celebrate the 60th wedding anniversary of Shu and Mac Schloss of Lyundhurst. They were married at Fairmount Temple on May 19th, 1946. Three generations of Schlosses celebrated the milestone with margarita toasts, touching tributes and a family beach volleyball game.

All four of Shu and Mac’s kids and their spouses, Jackie and Herb Stevenson; Shirley and Lee Schloss; Shelley and Mark Schloss, all of Moreland Hills, and Linda and Ron Kessler from Youngstown, made the trip. In addition, 11 of 12 grandchildren flew to Mexico from San Francisco; San Diego; Phoenix; Lawrence, Kansas; Florida, and Chicago.

The four-day celebration was filled with wonderful touches. At dinner the first night, each family member received a yellow bucket holding a yellow T-shirt emblazoned with “Mac and Shu,” candy bars with the same label, and yellow silk roses. The roses held special significance. Since their first anniversary, Mac has given Shu a rose to mark each year. As each guest gave a toast, they presented Mac and Shu with the roses, adding up to a whopping 60.

“Other vacationers commented on the sight of 23 family members wearing identical yellow T-shirts all sitting down to breakfast at the same time!” says grandson David Lowe.

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There were plenty of family activities to fill the days. Mac “Pappa” Schloss went bodysurfing with the kids while Grandma Shu, lounged glamorously on the beach. “We never missed a happy hour together by the pool bar,” David recalls. “And our group loved to play Taboo late into the night.”

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Cancun to celebrate Grandma Shu’s 80th birthday. Who knows where they’ll turn up next year?

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BRIDES BY DONNA Offering warm and personalized service to the Bride and Bridal Party in a charming and comfortable atmosphere.

We carry a beautiful selection of Special Occasion dresses.

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CAFE 56 GRILL We can provide you with the unusual and create your event from catering to music and decorating!

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DINO PALMIERI SALON & SPA Celebrate your event with a haircut & color at any Dino Palmieri Salon. For the location nearest you, please visit our website, www.dinopalmieri salon.com.

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New on the circuit: action parties by noelle bye

PICTURE this: A bride. A groom. A bride and groom riding a

climbing wall. Fun Makers will bring the rides and games to your

mechanical bull.

site, set them up and provide supervision during your event.

So much for the Macarena, huh?

The bull, just recently acquired, is numero uno on many cus-

From weddings to bar mitzvahs to birthdays, party-planners are

tomers’ lists, says Sharon White, office manager at Fun Makers.

trading the usual line-dancing-to-the-DJ scene and animal-balloon-

“Almost all of it is very popular. We had to get two of some items.”

making clowns for some newer action.

Think doing the Electric Slide or the Hustle brings out your inner

If you want to go smaller scale, Fun Makers also offers wax hand art, a literal hands-on activity. Party guests can make souvenir

party animal? Try scaling one

wax molds of their hands and,

of those rock-climbing walls at

if they want, turn them into

your next blowout. Or flying

candles.

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You can take the artsy-

air balloon. Or even some

craftsy theme even further

good old-fashioned bowling.

with Kaman’s Art Shoppes Inc.

Action parties are “in,” and

This event service can provide

plenty of companies are lined

artists who will draw carica-

up to make them as elaborate

tures of your guests, paint

or simple as you want.

their faces, do “hair wrap-

Along with that mechanical rodeo bull, Fun Makers in

ping,” or weave patterns and Classic Park, home of the Lake County Captains, offers party decks, as well as three suites for entertaining.

Tallmadge can add zing to your

hair, which can last for up to

parties with hot air balloon trips, mobile rock-climbing walls and

two months. The company can also send photographers to your

inflatable rides.

event for instant souvenir photos.

The company launches its balloon rides, flown by licensed and FAA-certified pilots, from sites that include Silver Springs Park in Stow, Ravenna Stadium, and Carter Lumber Offices in Tallmadge.

If you don’t want to go up, up and away, Fun Makers also rents

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Caricatures are the big seller, says Jeremy Miller, who works with special events services at Kaman’s.

Throwing a bash for a sports nut? Many companies can get you and your party in the game.

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If you’re looking for an all-around sports fix, check out the

adventure slide, an IronMan obstacle course, and a 25-foot rock-

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handles events from wedding receptions to bar and bat mitzvahs to

Roseland Lanes. “And then it turns out all the adults want to bowl.

after-prom parties. Partygoers can get active in the complex’s fitness

You can be 2 or 102 years old and still bowl.”

center, ice-skating rink and basketball courts or play indoor soccer in

Every day is a beautiful day for baseball at Extra Innings in Solon

this 160,000-square-foot facility, according to Tyniece Wingfield,

– it’s all indoors. It offers year-round indoor and outdoor baseball

events coordinator.

and softball instruction, and you can have your birthday there, too.

The complex is also home to a new Sports Café. And if a sit-down

Choose between two birthday packages. Both will get you one

reception is in your line-up, you can reserve the Multiplex’s Fireside

hour in the party area and a second hour in the facility’s batting tun-

Meeting Room, which accommodates up to 250 guests.

nels. The facility will also provide pizza and soda, tokens for the bat-

Another destination for sports enthusiasts is Lost Nation Sports Park in Willoughby. With 20 acres of indoor facilities, partygoers

ting cages, and a T-shirt for the birthday girl or boy.

Rather cheer than pitch? It’s your party, and you can sit if you

can choose from basketball

want to – just take your guests

and volleyball courts, batting

out to the ballgame. The Lake

cages, billiards, virtual reality

County Captains Baseball team

golf and a game room. Owner

offers group rates at Classic

Mike Srsen touts the family

Park throughout its season.

environment. “It’s common to

Round up 20 or more guests,

see two or three generations of

and you get group perks like

a family in the batting cages,”

discounted box seat tickets and

he says.

the opportunity to purchase

Lost Nation can host from

Extreme snowboarding is one fun activity at Lost Nation Sports Park.

ten kids at a birthday party to

discounted concession vouchers and merchandise. Plus, your

800 at a wedding, bar mitzvah or after-prom. The facility provides catering and a full-service sports bar; however, since kosher catering is not available, outside catering is an option.

party gets recognized over the PA system and on the video board.

Classic Park has three suites available. The two Luxury Suites have indoor and outdoor seating, a catering menu and waiter service. The

Sports enthusiasts will also enjoy Fun-N-Stuff in Macedonia.

park’s premier suite, the Diamond, is located directly above home

Centrally located between Cleveland and Akron, the year-round

plate, and features both indoor and outdoor seating. Plus, the

amusement park offers party packages including mini golf and

Diamond Suite also has two cable TVs and an upscale catering menu.

arcade games, along with a choice of laser tag, roller skating or

The staff serves appetizers, including chips and salsa, popcorn and

bumper boats. “Activities are accessible to all ages, and younger kids

Coke products. Classic Park also has picnic areas and party decks with

can do everything we have,” explains

buffets available for parties.

Promotions Manager Jill

Loeffler.

To get your party rolling with a classic, you can’t go wrong with bowling. Roseland Lanes in Oakwood Village boasts 50 lanes,

So if you’re tired of the degrading pony rides you had at your children’s last three birthdays, drop it already – along with the hokey pokey. Today, the sky’s the limit – literally.

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a pizza place, and a banquet facility that can hold up to 250, among other amenities.

For a bar or bat mitzvah, families will usually rent the hall in

• Extra Innings, 440-542-9640

Roseland for the reception and reserve a few lanes for some post-

• Fun-N-Stuff 330-467-0820

reception fun for the children – and the bigger kids.

• Lost Nation Sports Park, 440-602-4000

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GINO’S JEWELERS A fresh and modern collection of pendants, bracelets, and earrings designed in sterling silver and 18 karat gold by Charsinsky. Gino’s Jewelers, 216-831-5653.

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“Mare di Amore” by glass master Jon Kuhn.

Contessa Gallery at Legacy Village, 216-382-7800, www.contessa gallery.com.

LINEN CONSULTANTS Offering tablecloths, runners, placemats, napkins and fabulous accoutrements for the best-dressed tables in town. Linen Consultants 216-231-8000. www. linenconsultants.com.

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INVITATION STUDIO Your ideal choice for custom invitations, party accessories, personalized stationery and unique gifts. Enjoy our impressive selection that includes exactly what you are looking for!

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HOUSE OF BLUES House of Blues is a 55,000-square-foot dining and entertainment complex that houses some of the most unique and exciting spaces for private events.

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GLIDDEN HOUSE A French Gothic landmark, we will make any celebration truly special.Your out-of-town guests will feel pampered in our state-of-the-art guest rooms.

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EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL, BEACHWOOD Perfect for your bar or bat mitzvah reception, wedding, rehearsal dinner or for your out-of-town guests.The area’s only upscale, all-suite, full-service hotel.

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Pictured is a fourtiered wedding cake – the base consists of four cakes decorated as one.

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SENSATIONAL CELEBRATIONS Make all your celebrations sensational!

Fabulous invitations, balloons, centerpieces, and the best selection of decorative partyware … all from Sensational Celebrations, 216-292-1836.

CHAGRIN FINE JEWELRY Come in and see the new Holly Yashi summer collection. We are very excited about the bright colors of Swarovski crystal and unique gemstones.

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The dramatic rotunda at the Allen Theater can be used for a gala party.

The Cleveland Botanical Garden is perfect for hosting a wedding and reception.

The grand staircase in the Palace lobby is an ideal setting for wedding photographs.

FORGET about renting a boring hall filled with some streamers

Center, for example, rents out various lobbies, theaters, and stages for

and drooping balloons.Why not celebrate a birthday in an art gallery,

private events. Partying in a theater means you can have access to spe-

a reunion on a theater stage, or a marriage in a glasshouse?

cial effects, like stage lighting or opera backdrops. According to

Cleveland has plenty of unusual places to host your event, from

Public Relations Manager Pam Menhenett, breaking bread on stage

college campuses to rustic warehouses to activity-packed sports

can be a special treat for guests. “Many people don’t get to see the

parks. A little imagination is all you need to create a party your guests

backstage of a theater,” she explains. “We can really make anything

can’t stop talking about.

happen here.”

Charles Klass of Executive Caterers at Landerhaven encourages hosts to keep an open mind when choosing a party location.

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square ballroom,” he says of the turn-of-the-century mansion with

a warehouse or bridge, make sure the area will be clean, relatively

many smaller rooms. “This lends (itself) to circulation and mingling

dust-free and well-lit. Where will guests put their coats? Can you

with different guests.”

control the temperature or provide shelter from poor weather?

Cleveland Botanical Garden, which held a grand reopening in

Expect to pay a bit more when entertaining in such unusual loca-

2003 and boasts 10 acres of some of the finest

tions, especially if the area is not set up for

Choose a location that can complement your specific event.

gardens in the Midwest, is a top choice for area brides.

“People do garden weddings because they’re classic,” Peter Vertes, associate director of

catering. Additional costs may include table, chair, or grill rentals, linen and silverware, tents, and valet parking.

In any space, it’s important to consider the

communications, explains. He adds that hosts need to be mindful of

flow of the party and to anticipate whether certain areas (like food

the season since a garden’s appearance can change quickly. For reliable

stations or the bar) will become congested. And how you use the

beauty year-round, the Botanical Garden’s glasshouse is a safe bet.

space can be just as important as the number of guests. A bar mitz-

If you can’t snag a location as exotic as a glasshouse, Jay Leitson of Café 56 can help convert even the most typical space into the extraor-

vah for 120 guests that includes games and activities, for example, can take up more room than a sit-down dinner for 250 people.

dinary. “You can transform any spot into any kind of theme,” he says.

Vivian Gatta, of the restaurant and caterer Moxie in Beachwood,

Café 56 created an Academy Awards-themed bat mitzvah recent-

encourages hosts to create fun and festive events while staying

ly, complete with “celebrity” servers and a red carpet paparazzi ses-

within their budgets. She also says hosts should avoid becoming so

sion. Another party featured a Wizard of Oz theme, serving appetiz-

focused on landing a funky location that they lose sight of their

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ers

in “Kansas,”

with the main party set in the colorful Land of Oz. Whether

Fireplace room at Glidden House can be set for intimate dinners.

top priority – the guests.

“The best parties are ones in which

your

the guests feel com-

party is in a garden,

fortable, welcomed,

a museum, or Oz,

and well-fed,” she

the menu is always

says.

a top priority. Keep in mind that some venues feature exclusive caterers. If your heart is set on one of these spots, you may not be able to

Ballroom at Glidden House lends itself to a number of configurations.

And that’s true of any location. So put your guests first, scope out that unusual space, and have a ball.

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bring an outside caterer, or you will have to do so at extra cost. Some locations may make exceptions for kosher caterers or other special

For information call

needs, so be sure to check in advance.

• Café 56, 216-464-3090

It’s also best to keep dining plans simple when partying outside, since outdoor settings can diminish the integrity of an ambitious menu. If you’re celebrating in a public space, be sure to check with

• The College Club/The Catering Company, 216-231-1683, 216-283-1800

the local municipality to determine whether alcoholic beverages are

• Executive Caterers, 440-449-0700

permitted. Events held in rural areas should be easily accessible for

• Manor House, 216-368-1904

guests, with plenty of nearby parking and restroom facilities.

• Moxie the Restaurant, 216-831-5599

If you want to take advantage of classic Cleveland charm by using

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• Cleveland Botanical Garden, 216-721-1600

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• Playhouse Square Center, 216-771-4444

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rebel in a cool dress: designer carol peretz by ronna a. novello

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DESIGNER Carol Peretz’s philosophy is very simple: Push the envelope and be at the forefront of fashion.

Jewish girl from New York who started out as a classically trained ballerina.

Injuries ended Peretz’s dreams of

Peretz has been designing clothing for 33

a professional dance career, and

years, creating everything from handpainted

she needed to earn a living. Par-

silk scarves to alternative bridal wear to cut-

sons

School

of

Design

ting edge evening gowns. Her focus hasn’t

thought her portfolio prom-

wavered. “I want the most European edgi-

ising. School advisers sug-

ness you can put into a gown collection and still make it viable at retail,” she says.

Peretz spoke to the CJN recently while

gested

she

study

either

illustration or fashion design.

“Fashion design sounded more interest-

in town for a trunk show of her

ing than just drawing pictures. Fortunately, I really did

eveningwear, available exclusively at

have the abilities for it,” she remarks wryly.

Brides by Donna in Chagrin Falls.

Peretz loved the concept of theatrical costume

Her collection is the stuff of

design, but the lack of a business tie-in bothered

fantasy. Sumptuous silks, gor-

her. “It was more like wearable sculpture, too

geous embroidered netting,

much fantasy,” she explains. She gravitated to

sensuous Lycra and dozens of

bridal designs because it seemed to combine

shades of silk chiffon fashioned into elegant designs

fantasy and business reality.

Her first job, with the venerable Priscilla

seen at cocktail parties,

of Boston, lasted several years – until she

weddings, social events

was fired. Peretz believes it was proba-

and on the red carpet

bly the best thing that ever happened to

at this year’s Grammys and Oscars.

Not bad for a

her career.

Peretz took a job with Priscilla’s biggest competitor, Galina.Within a

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PHOTOS COURTESY / RONNA NOVELLO

Carol Peretz, left, designs evening clothes her way.

Luxurious fabrics and lace, below, are hallmarks of Peretz’s fresh, young designs.

year, in 1973, she started her own business, not with a collection of gowns, but with handpainted scarves. Seed money was one week’s take-home pay, $144.55. Inventory was remnants of silk chiffon. Peretz painted scarves and a cape with feather patterns.

Next stop: Henri Bendel, a store known for having a “go-see” every Friday morning. Anyone with a product could hang out at the employee entrance and wait for the buyers to come see their wares. Most people were turned away, but a lucky few found

Bendel’s and a few other stores, so I went looking for more buy-

their ticket to success. “Bendel’s made a lot of designers’

ers,” Peretz says. “I shlepped from one office to another, my

(careers),” Peretz says. “They made mine.”

entire collection in a tote bag that said ‘Souvenir of the Bahamas.’

Upon seeing Peretz’s scarves, the first thing the Bendel’s accessories buyer did was call Vogue magazine. In short order, Peretz

No one would take me on because I didn’t have a showroom.”

The buyers told her she needed a sales rep. Sales reps told her

was in a cab, headed to the magazine’s office. Three months later,

they wanted specific items in the line. Peretz’s rebellious ’60s

her scarves were featured on the opening editorial page.

attitude kicked in: She wouldn’t make pieces she didn’t want, and

Suddenly, her career as designer was off and running. She worked out of her bedroom in her parents’ house, eventually

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“I really couldn’t make a living just painting little things for

getting caught up in the commercialism of the fashion business wasn’t on her agenda.

moving to the dining room and finally the basement. Before

“To this day, I refuse to do that,” she emphasizes. “It will

long, the upscale stores she designed for wanted additional

always keep my business smaller than everybody else’s. It sounds

pieces like halters, skirts, or a pair of pants to make an entire out-

very presumptuous and highfalutin of me, but I’m a designer,

fit. An evening separates collection was born.

and the others are copyists. Just cut to the chase – 99 out of 100

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Short cocktail dresses feature unusual fabrics. Far left, lacy hem accents this strapless dress. Light stays allow dress to fit securely. At left, flowered, tea-length dress with spaghetti straps, ends in flirty hem.

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people who call themselves designers can’t design their way out of a paper bag. I want to make money, too, but I want to do it being as creative and original as possible.”

That independent spirit is what keeps her designs fresh and customers coming back for gowns that range in price from $1100 to $3500. The designs are decidedly young, but Peretz maintains women of any age can wear them if they have the right mentality. “I have customers from their mid-20s to their 80s,” she says, although she adds, you have to be very self-confident to wear her clothes.

Most Peretz gowns are sleeveless; the only arm covering, a sheer overlay or matching stole. “The minute I put a sleeve on a dress, the woman looks 20 years older, and the dress looks 20 years older,” Peretz explains. “Forget the ‘Hadassah arms.’ No one

gowns apart from the rest. Peretz travels to Europe several times a

is looking at your arms. If your friends were honest, they’d say

year to look for materials, pleaters, and knitters. Most of her fab-

you look worse in a dress with a sleeve. Get over it!”

rics come from France and Italy, some manufactured solely for her

Comfort is a design requirement for Peretz. Lycra’s stretch allows her to make a fitted gown that’s like a second skin, smooth and giving, so movement is natural. Lightweight boning

mini-sequins, and unusual patterns make the gowns truly unique.

Peretz is always looking for a challenge. If other designers are

allows strapless gowns to fit securely, yet not require a five

using lots of beading, she’ll be seeking something totally differ-

minute break in the ladies’ room every hour to take in oxygen.

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ARLENE FINE en for me after all.”

Since 1954, members of the Jewish ComStaff Reporter munity Federation’s Chaplaincy Program t was 3:30 on a rainy spring afternoon, and have reached out with open arms and underMillie W., a patient at Hillcrest Hospital, standing hearts to patients like Millie; they was feeling blue. perform the age-old Jewish mitzvah of “I’m a widow, my kids live out of town, bikkur cholim, visiting the sick. and everyone I know had called me during Currently, four JCF chaplaincy rabbis and the week, so there was no one new to talk to,” says Millie. “I was down.”

Then, announcing his visit with a knock on the door, Rabbi Alan Lettofsky, a member of the Jewish Community Federation’s Chaplaincy Program, The four Federation chaplains share their experiences helping patients. entered Millie’s room.

“He introduced himself and asked me if I would like a visit, and I a host of specially trained volunteers visit said, ‘It wouldn’t hurt,’’’ quips Millie. “Even area hospitals and non-Jewish nursing though I no longer belong to a synagogue, I homes. “They offer words of comfort, help was thrilled to get a friendly visit from a alleviate the fear of the unknown, and serve rabbi.” as a reminder that Cleveland’s Jewish comLettofsky made several more visits during munity is keeping them in our thoughts and Millie’s hospital stay for knee replacement prayers,” says Ernie Benchell, chaplaincy surgery. Over time, the two developed an program chair. easy rapport. “I was pleasantly surprised at The JCF chaplains, Rabbi Melvin how much I enjoyed the rabbi’s visits,” she Granatstein (University Hospitals), Rabbi notes. “He brought me a connection to the Alan Lettofsky (Hillcrest), Rabbi Stanley Jewish community and even said a few Schachter (Cleveland Clinic), and Rabbi prayers. Maybe there will be a place in heav- Stacy Schlein (South Pointe Hospital) make

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Cleveland native to lead global fight against anti-Semitism MARILYN H. KARFELD Senior Staff Reporter n the mid-1990s, Gregg Rickman tenaciously directed the Senate Banking Committee’s public inquiry into the Swiss banks’ role as financier for the Third Reich.

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Ellyn Wayne has been setting Cleveland style for 30 years.

THE ANTI-GAP by ellen schur brown photography by marc golub

IF YOU want to wear fashions indistinguishable from what every-

The two Ellynistas, Susan Zellman and Susan Saltzman, agree you

one else is wearing, go to the Gap. If you want clothes that are dra-

have to be a certain person to wear these bohemian and whimsical

matic, artistic, distinctive and yours alone, see Ellyn.

clothes.

A 30-year landmark on the Cleveland sartorial scene, Ellyn Wayne

“This is my store. All my friends are here,” says Zellman, and no

of Ellyn’s stocks fashion lines that are “anything as long as they’re dif-

topic of conversation is off limits between the two dressing rooms.

ferent,” she says.

Which is exactly how the effervescent Ellyn likes it.

The clothes might be textured, wrinkled, asymmetrical, exotic,

If you try on something Ellyn thinks is too clingy or too tight, she

ethnic, heavily embellished with embroidery and buttons, “but not

doesn’t mince words. “I told one customer,‘You’re 50 years old! What

fitted. If you want a tailored suit, go to Banana Republic and look like

are you doing in that tight sweater?’ Just because you can, doesn’t

everyone else,” she says, somewhat derisively.

mean you should.’” Her favorite fashion motto for women who don’t

Charismatic Ellyn greets you as you enter her store at Van Aken and Warrensville Center Road. The native Clevelander has a distinctive voice that sounds like she’s off the set of “Guys and Dolls.” Her energy and her outfit, a white crocheted sweater and black capris, belie her age ... call her a young grandmother. She darts about the store plucking up accessories for two longtime customers.

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210 square feet – tucked in Piper’s Alley, a row of boutiques in the back of Pavilion Mall.

As the business grew, Ellyn couldn’t squeeze in more than three or four customers at a time, so she asked the management for a larger space.

Along with her new lease, the mall manager offered some business advice. “He wanted me to start selling clothes.‘I look at you, and I see you can do it,’” she recalled his saying.

Ellyn jokes that she can’t add one plus

Susan Zellman modeled for Ellyn’s as a teen. She still buys all her clothes at the funky boutique.

Ellyn knows what will be flattering on Susan Saltzman.

one, so she enlisted her accountant/husband Chuck as a partner and went shopping at the Chicago Apparel

Women today are increasingly insecure about what looks good on them. “They don’t want to make a mistake,” says Ellyn, “but the worst

Center, investing their own money.

“My training is my taste. I buy what I like,” she says.

thing women can do is watch cable shows like TLC’s ‘What Not to

“She knows what will sell,” Chuck chimes in.

Wear.’” Fashion magazines and color experts offer rigid rules that are

The new 600-square-foot boutique lasted just two months, when

too general, she insists.They may be helpful guidelines, but they don’t

the management offered her a roomier space in the mall. She and Chuck ran the store together, working staggered shifts until they could

allow for exceptions and individuality.

She’s also amused by women who are “hung up” on sizes. “Every small is not a small. It’s only that manufacturer’s interpretation. That

afford employees.

Ellyn looks for vendors who can’t be found anywhere else in Northeast Ohio. She also builds relationships with the designers. She’s known in the industry as the lady who doesn’t like blue. “It’s such a

really aggravates me,” says Ellyn. (One of her boutique-colleagues on the East Coast routinely cuts the sizes out of her clothes.)

“People want direction, and they think if they see it in print, it’s more reliable than me. What do I know? I’ve been doing this for fun

harsh color,” she insists.

“Clothes that are distinctive but not high fashion never go out of

for thirty years!”

style,” she observes, noting customers

After 30 years in the fashion business

come in all the time wearing a dress they

and 50-plus years of marriage, Ellyn has

may have bought from her 10 years ago.

learned a thing or two about the vanities of

Ellyn also has a remarkable memory for

human nature. But the most important les-

what’s in the store and for who likes which

sons - about family and faith - were the

brands. Customers trust her – one young

ones she learned at her grandmother’s hol-

woman asked her to select the dresses for

iday table in Cleveland Heights.

“We all need something to believe in. I

her whole bridal party.

She’d be happier, though, if women

get a lot of strength out of being Jewish,”

could trust themselves and their own fash-

says the longtime member of Temple

ion sense.

Emanu El. Ellyn with her husband and business partner Chuck.

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ALL PHOTOS COURTESY / AUDREY’S SWEET THREADS

fashion

fall fashion forecast:

dark & moody by rae phillips

I’VE been peering into my crystal ball for days now, just as I did

While you may not purchase couture, those designs are the basis

when I predicted the looks for summer 2006 (remember when I said

for modified looks and colors that will soon be available at local

white would be the color?). Now I’m “seeing” fall and winter fash-

shops at reasonable prices. I call it a wise way to shop.

ions. Dark colors and heavy fabrics abound.

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A number of publications have attached the “Goth” label to the

I can’t say black is back, because it never really left – so be pre-

season. Goth began in Great Britain in the early 1980s as a sub-cul-

pared not only for more black, but also deep gray, brown, navy, and

tural movement. It takes its cue from the Gothic period and emulates

all those other colors that remind us of winter weather. The “cou-

the prevailing fashions and lifestyle of that time. It applies to litera-

ture” collections from Milan, Paris and New York are already out, and

ture, movies (think vampires in both), even music. Goth style incor-

the brightest spot of color, thus far, is red.

porates some Renaissance styles, clothing designs, dark colors, make-

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Above left, jersey stitch sweater with gathered sleeves is paired with two-color panel flared skirt, silk obi belt. Above right, rib knit cardigan sweater in rich earth tones has fringe trim.

At right, rich red jersey singlet under cardigan, with vertical ottoman trousers.

up, and even hairstyles.

Many Parisian designers seemed to get their inspiration from the

aga did one plaid suit five inches above the knee, worn with opaque pantyhose.

political climate as well as the crypt. In both instances, dark and

The new bubble skirt is also being shown on the Paris runway.

brooding seems to reign. Even Loulou de la Falaise was quoted as

Ann Demeulemeester, a Belgian couturier, likes layered pieces.

saying her collection is “a bit gothic, with dark and muted colors.”

She also showed sexy, bare-backed gowns, baggy trousers and blou-

Hope you have good lighting in your closet.

son tops in fabrics ranging from velvet to leather.

Jean Paul Gaultier showed some of the best fall knits layered

For some terrific Renaissance looks, Paris’s Elie Saab and Kenzo

over dark pantyhose. Hemline length? Pick what you like. Balenci-

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very glamorous.

the New York collections seemed to be about shaped suits, glamorous

Milan designers seem to be on the same wavelength as Paris.

black dresses, and extravagant gowns.

Donatella Versace was quoted as saying, “It’s time to move away from

Accessory add-ons seem to grow more and more important as

too much femininity.” She showed quite a few relaxed silhouettes but

each new season approaches. Handbags are large in size and are

managed to keep them looking very sexy.

structured. You’ll also see slouchy hobos

Her dark shade of choice – navy – was

and drawstrings, some done in velvet.

emboldened with bits of bright color. She

Look for long necklaces, hammered metals

stayed far away from prints and used a

and hoops for your ears, most of them

bright lilac trim to make the dark pieces

very clean-looking.

“pop.” Gianfranco Ferré put Napoleonic

Belts go from traditional narrow to

jackets – lots of buttons, turned cuffs and

wide and have a lot less hardware, but

peplums – over frilly poet’s blouses and

you’ll still see metallic ones. Stockings are

slim pants.

black and opaque, except for the ones that

The only designer, in my opinion, who

are black and lace. Heels are still very high

showed a very special collection of extrav-

and, as far as I’m concerned, dangerous

agant fashions was Roberto Cavalli. East

and uncomfortable. Remember pointed

met West with layers of gold-glazed bro-

toes? Some are still being shown, as are

cades and lots of embroidered dragons

rounded toes.

provide a feeling of luxury and a bygone

In spite of the resurrection of “the

era.

dress,” I still see an awful lot of pants

Now we come to New York City and its

everywhere I go – Chicago, New York City,

take on couture. Marc Jacobs always seems

Cleveland and abroad. I called a friend in

to acquire the lion’s share of kudos! He

Melbourne, Australia, one morning to

showed moody, dark colors, done in layers

wish her a good trip. She’ll be gone two

over layers. Michael Kors did wool plaids,

months, and she informed me she did not

oversized cashmere tops over skinny pants,

pack a single skirt. It seems that’s not just a

and short skirts.

Cleveland thing!

Oscar de la Renta showed gorgeous

I feel confident that by August, when

special-occasion gowns (his forte), many

we really start to think about fall/winter

in black lace or velvet. Bill Blass’s designer

purchases, our American manufacturers

Michael Vollbacht did cashmere suits, some

will pull a few rabbits out of their hats,

with shiny embellishment, and frothy,

combine some of their own ingenuity

feminine gowns.

with the European fashion scene, and come up with some great looks in a vari-

One of the truly feminine collections was by Donna Karan. She showed bodysuits, jersey dresses and fitted coats that

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For evening, pair a black rib knit cami and knit blouse with a taffeta gathered skirt.

ety of colors.

And after I put my crystal ball away, I’ll

hugged the waist and hips, but some of us

probably

don’t need a designer to do that! All in all,

installing another light in my closet.

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Donald Pliner slides, $170, and handbag, $66, all from Knuth’s, complete the outfit.

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One of the season’s great looks: an acid green crocheted jacket, $88, worn over a white tank top, $28, and modified white gaucho pants, $88, all from Ellyn’s.The gaucho is a softer rendition of a mid-length pant formerly known as pedal-pushers (better known as capris to the current generation).White slides, $86, Knuth’s.

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Betti Buck of Solon counts the days until winter is over. Every summer, she returns to her home in Ashkelon with her two children to recharge.

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Irit, Betti and Moran cool off at Blake’s Seafood Restaurant & Bar in Chagrin Falls. Irit wears a turquoise-accented top by Fibres, $82, turquoise crochet skirt, $88 from Toni in Style; Moran wears a white lace halter by Bear Bois, $98 from Safiro’s.

White studded hobo bag by Melrose, $38 from Mar-Lou Shoes.

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Irit Slain came to Cleveland from Haifa when she was 20.When summer comes, this Solon resident is always outside: roller blading, exercising, reading by the pool or just being a mother to her two boys, 6 and 9. Comfy tiered pants by Karma Highway, $48; black tank by Ginger, $18 from Divine Boutique. Choker with silver pendant, $150 from Treasures at the J.

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Long shorts are the one must have to update your wardrobe this season! Irit wears Kenzie Girl shorts, $58, gold sweater with buttons, $69 from Safiro’s; button hat, $22 from Mar-Lou Shoes. Love her sandals? She bought them on a recent art tour of Italy.

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magnificent Beckers in their flying machine

by alan smason

WHEN motivational speaker and author Hal Becker wants to

I remember saying to myself. It took me eight years to find someone

relax and spend some quiet, reflective time with his wife Holly, he

who had one in this area,” he confides.

does so from about 500-2000 feet in the air.

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Find one he did, in October 1999 near Youngstown. As soon as

A powered parachute flier for the past six years, Becker is on the

Becker went up on his first half-hour flight, he implored the sales-

cutting edge of the fastest growing segment of aviation in the world

man-owner of the craft (called a “Buckeye”) to bring him back to

today. He and Holly are both trained to fly their airplane-engine-

earth. “Take me down ... take me down right now!” Becker recalls he

powered craft and do so whenever weather permits. But it’s usually

exclaimed. Figuring that Becker was afraid of heights or displeased

Hal who pilots the two-seater.

in some other way, he did so reluctantly.

“It’s the dream of flying and ‘E.T.’ merged together,” beams the

Becker got back on terra firma and ran to his wife. “You’ve got

personable Becker, who first saw one of the strange-looking flying

to see this for yourself!” he implored. Holly then took her hus-

machines on the West Coast over a decade ago. “‘Oh, that’s so cool,’

band’s place for the remainder of the flight with the instructor.

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When she returned, she had only one question of her husband: “What color are we getting?”

“And you want a place big enough to take off from so that you don’t crash into any buildings or power lines.”

Following 25 hours of solo flying, verbal and written exams, both

Becker prefers to stay close to the ground, between 500 and

Beckers received basic instructor training to allow them to fly their

2,000 feet, because he gets a prime view of the countryside.

new flying oddity. Becker has what he terms “a watered-down pilot’s

Although the craft is rated to fly as high as 10,000 feet, he doesn’t

license,” which is all that is required at present to fly a powered para-

go past 5,000 feet. “I’m not as relaxed when I’m that high,” he con-

chute. (New, more stringent regulations will go

fesses. “It’s not even fun.”

into effect next year.)

Both Beckers wear noise-cancelling head-

Prior to taking off, Becker carefully checks

phones and helmets and are both strapped

that the cords attaching the 500 feet of special-

tightly into the aircraft when they fly. “It’s so

ly designed parachute material to the craft are

crystal clear, you don’t even hear the engine,”

laid out straight. When the engine, located in

he says.

the rear, drives the craft forward at a brisk 26

Once airborne, Becker says, the feeling of

mph, each of the different compartments fills

peace and harmony is overwhelming. “Imagine

with air in a series of sharp, popping retorts,

flying next to a cloud!” he beams. “It takes your

and the parachute begins to lift itself up.

breath away every time you do it.”

Powered parachutes require large fields

The Beckers have participated in several

from which to take off and land. “It’s an air-

local “fly-ins,” events where powered para-

plane,” explains Becker. “Only instead of a fixed wing, you have a parachute.”

chute enthusiasts meet and launch from specifHal Becker prefers flying his craft close to the ground, between 500 and 2,000 feet high.

Typically powered parachutes are about five

mined locations. “The biggest one in the world

times the size of regular parachutes and range in price from

is in Oshkosh (Wisc.), which is really an air show,” says Becker, who

$15,000-20,000.

admits that flying in crowded skies is not his first choice.

“Once your chute is open, it’s virtually impossible to have an accident,” says Becker. “It’s safer to me than to be driving across town.”

A few years ago, the Beckers upgraded to a newer model called a “Destiny.” This craft is bigger and heavier than the Buckeye, and a special trailer for hauling it to flying events was designed and built according to their specifications.

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ic locations, piloting their aircraft to pre-deter-

What he does look forward to is an opportunity to meet with similar-minded fliers and to exchange ideas and best practices with other enthusiasts. Some events also include opportunities for outdoor camping.

Given a choice and weather permitting, Becker prefers to take up his craft early in the morning or in the late afternoon and enjoy the

Aside from making sure that the chute’s lines are clear, Becker has

magnificent views and vistas from his high perch.The Destiny can fly

three safety rules he employs: “You never want to fly on a windy

up to two hours solo or for an hour and a half if he takes a passen-

day.” Anything over 10 mph is too dangerous in his estimation.

ger.Yet, he rarely flies longer than a half hour or so.

“You don’t want to fly over trees or over water,” he continues.

New regulations may affect powered parachutists in the future,

Trees and parachutes obviously don’t mix well, but Becker explains

but for now, the sport is generating an incredible amount of interest.

that the parachute could make a water landing even more dangerous.

“It’s like owning a boat,” Becker says. “You’re only going to use

The wind would probably cause the craft to flip at the water’s edge

it so many days a year, but it’s so beautiful, you can’t wait to go

and quickly drag it beneath the surface.

up again.”

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“Through the rain clouds Ups and downs Even in this thin frozen air The kiss is still there�

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THE call of the wild blue yonder has long captured the imagination of would-be fliers.At 17, Chad Lichtin has only recently qualified legally as the driver of a car, yet this determined high school student has been slipping the surly bonds of earth prior to that as a student pilot. “I took my first lesson in 2003,� the shy Mayfield Heights High student admits, “but I didn’t really get into it until last year.�

Enrolling as a member of the T&G (“Touch and Go�) Flying Club entitled Lichtin to take planes up with instructors and later allowed him to solo pilot.

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Schloss means castle in German.The Schloss family, who built this home in 1922, carried the theme throughout the house.

Coats of arms grace the stained glass window in the main staircase. Small castles like the ones below are carved over exterior door lintels around the house.

ENTER Mary Jane and Joel Levin’s house in Cleveland Heights, and you’re transported to another time and place.

Suddenly, you’re inside a 30-room English manor house, but not one of those stuffy residences where no one sits on the furniture or uses the antique silver. This is a house where the sounds of a couple’s children echo in the hallways, and cushy sofas are well broken in.

Everything, from the rare books to European china to Asian antiques, is used and enjoyed. It’s the atmosphere the Levins strove for when they purchased the house.

Constructed in 1922, the house has been theirs for nine years, and they’ve given it tender loving care. Designed by English architect Alfred Bossom, it’s one of six residences he built in the States and the only one in Ohio.The other homes are on the East Coast, along with a number of Manhattan bank buildings he designed.

The couple bought their house three months before their marriage,

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The Levins bought the plaster bas-reliefs cherub carvings mounted over the kitchen doors from an antique shop on Lorain.

An urn filled with pheasant plumes draws the eye in the octagonal entryway.The breakfast room, dining room and den all open into this area. Door at rear right is a silver closet, lined with Pacific cloth. Mary Jane says nothing ever tarnishes!

and they held their wedding ceremony there ten days after moving in.

Although the house was in decent shape when they bought it, the Levins have put a lot of time and effort into restoring it to its original perfection. “There isn’t a surface in the house we haven’t touched,” laughs Mary Jane. “Basically, we’ve redone everything to make it look like an old house but function like a modern one.”

Hardwood floors throughout the house have been refinished, crown moldings and chair rails added, new plumbing and electrical wiring installed. “Most of the original chandeliers in the house were gone, so we had to replace them,” Mary Jane says. “There was an antique store on Larchmere where they had lots of fixtures, and I bought them all.”

Joel, an attorney, had gone to school in Oxford, England, and both he and Mary Jane like English furniture, so carrying that look throughout the house was the natural choice. The prospect of furnishing a 30room house might seem daunting, but Mary Jane said they really didSunlight filters in through French doors in the cheerful breakfast room which opens onto a patio at the rear of the house. Artist Lois Becker, Mary Jane’s mother, painted the dining table.

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The living room, paneling, plaster ceiling and floor, was brought from an English manor house and installed during construction in 1922.There is a hidden door in the wall paneling, although Mary Jane says they’ve never opened it. Large windows on both ends of the room bring in plenty of light.

The chandeliers here are the originals.The dining room, below, can comfortably seat a large party or just the family.The Levins refinished the floors, changing them from blond to a rich brown shade.

Chinese vases, rugs and other accessories were brought back from the couple’s many travels.

n’t purchase that much furniture. She had an apartment in New York

designer. Her discerning eye tracks down just the right accent

and “a room ceiling to floor at my mother’s house filled with acces-

for a room.

sories.” Joel also had furniture, and their tastes blended well.

Frequent forays to house sales and antique shops brought addi-

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“I buy things that I love and find a place for them,” she says. “I want to be visually filled up all the time.”

tional pieces into the fold. In addition to careers as a professional

Her vision for the home has changed over the years. At first,

dancer and attorney, Mary Jane also has experience as an interior

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The den, above, is where the family spends most of their time.

Comfortable couches provide seating for watching television or reading.

Ceiling-to-floor booksheleves on three sides of the room house Joel’s large collection of rare volumes. A short hallway off the entryway, below left, leads to an exquisite powder room.The Levins had a terrazzo floor laid to match the entrance.Walls in the hallway and powder room were stenciled by Mary Jane’s mother.

reality of living in the house as a blended family, however, with Joel; his two children from a previous marriage, Jenny, 18, and Reid, 21; and then, their daughter Ava, 7, changed that outlook.

“I found I didn’t just want it to be a formal, fancy house,” Mary Jane explains. “I want it to be livable, with personal touches everywhere. After we’d been here for a few months, I realized this was a place where we were going to live with kids running around all the time. Sleepovers, parties and teenagers everywhere. I didn’t want it to be stuffy and uncomfortable.”

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The English theme carries throughout the spacious master bedroom.

On a trip to India, Mary Jane bought the bedspread, made from red silk saris. The closets in the house all have builtin dressers, eliminating the need for lots of chests. Her favorite part of the room? The remote-controlled blinds to keep out the sun.

Right, Ava, 7, serves tea at an impromptu party.

Child-size antique and upholstered chairs provide seating at the table.

Ava’s room has twin beds and a full wall of closets.

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Mary Jane’s mother, local artist and jewelry designer Lois Becker, has added her talents to the house, as well. She handpainted the table in the breakfast room, where the family usually has meals, and stenciled the walls in the hallway and guest bathroom just off the octagonal foyer.

When the Schloss family built this house in 1922, it took that old saying “A man’s home is his castle” to heart. Schloss means castle in German, so castles were carved over the door lintels and integrated into the huge stained-glass window in the main staircase. Mary Jane and Joel Levin have taken the adage a bit further, turning the castle into a real family home.

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as well as entertaining, local designers have been digging deep into

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their creativity to impress an increasingly savvy clientele.

“The most important things to think about when remodeling a kitchen are organization and flow,” says Susan Goldstein, an inte-

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even the smallest of kitchens.

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One of the biggest challenges most designers face when remodel-

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they can add a unique design element to your kitchen,” he says. “If

(CKD), a little planning goes a long way toward maximizing space in

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an aesthetically pleasing effect that is very modern.”

Many homeowners are also concerned with increasing counter space in their kitchens. To do this, Bennett and his colleagues recommend eliminating sinks and cooktops from all kitchen islands and opening up cabinets beneath the island to store small appliances.

Adding outlets to the island’s base increases its utility, allowing homeowners to simply grab an appliance from the cabinet and plug it in with minimal effort.

“Getting appliances off the island decreases clutter, “ adds Bennett.

Once a designer has solved a client’s space problem, it’s time to address the kitchen’s decorative aspects and choose countertop materials, cabinet finishes, and appliances.

“People want better products, period,” Abrams says. “Investing in good quality materials means you’ll see a return investment of 75% in your home within five years and a return of 100% within 10 years.”

So, what products and materials are homeowners gobbling up these days? According to Bennett, the hottest trends in kitchen remodeling include granite countertops, tile backsplashes, porcelain or ceramic tile floors, dark wood cabinetry with brushed nickel or stainless steel hardware, solid surface, undermounted sinks crafted of quartz

“People express their individuality through the styles and finishes they choose,” says Goldstein. “Most of the time, however, they’ll stick with what they know or with design elements that run through other rooms in the house.”

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Island serves as work counter and breakfast bar. Shelves on the end hold cookbooks

tech appliances, such as GE’s trivection ovens, which use three sources of heat to cook food up to five times faster than a traditional oven.

“People are looking for convenience,” says Marc Blumenthal, vice president of B&B Appliances. “Whether it’s adding a second dishwasher or a dual-fuel range to your kitchen, convenience is what it’s all about.”

Designers can offer clients a great deal in the way of convenience, including microwaves that brown and roast food, cooktops with a fifth-burner option, tall-tub design dishwashers that maximize space, warming drawers, and built-in coffee makers that double as espresso machines.

“If you want something and the design calls for it, we can probably find it,” Abrams says. “With all the options that are out there today, there’s really no reason you can’t have a functional, yet beautiful kitchen.”

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SOME people will do anything for a good cup of coffee. Like

automatic espresso maker will grind the beans, heat the water, and

roastmaster Carl Jones.

prepare a steaming, creamy espresso.

When he knows he’s going to be on the road, Jones will mail an

An automatic machine can be a money-saver, too. “People start

espresso machine to a friend’s house and bring his own coffee beans

to realize how much they spend every day at the coffee shop,” says

with him. He can’t leave it to chance that his friend might only have

Havilah Ross, marketing manager for Saeco USA, a Glenwillow-

Sanka. “I just don’t have the patience for bad coffee,” says Jones.

based distributor of Italian coffemakers. A $3 latte five days a week

“There’s no excuse.”

adds up to over $750 a year. The lowest-priced Saeco machine

He should know. Jones opened the first Arabica coffee shop on Coventry 30 years ago, and started his own roastery, Phoenix Coffee,

At the high-end, Saeco’s Incanto Sirius machine offers ceramic

in 1990. He supplies coffee beans to high-end restaurants, stores,

bean grinders, knob controls to adjust the pressure of the brew, and

and Phoenix’s own chain of three shops.

a digital readout display. The price is $1,600, adds Ross, the model

People who decide to brew their own espresso should know what they are getting into, says Jones. It’s a slightly insane business. “You

has been a huge hit. “It was a million-dollar seller at WilliamsSonoma last year.”

have to ask yourself if you want to go through the process of learn-

Let’s talk about beans, baby

ing how to make the proper espresso.” Phoenix employees are

Everyone has his or her own favorite coffee roast. Andy Himmel,

trained again and again to pull a perfect shot.

If you’re not willing and ready to take the time to learn, however, there are machines that will simplify the process for you. A super-

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co-owner of Boulevard Blue restaurant in Cleveland and noted coffee aficionado, is a West Coast roast guy. “I like a real dark, heavy coffee” similar to the Starbucks style, says Himmel.

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Himmel estimates he serves over 40 cappuccinos on a busy night. He delights in serving coffee dessert drinks like “Tira-Mi Scusi”: espresso,

Cleveland, offers tips on how to make a killer cuppa.

chocolate

Wilson-Jones was a judge at the US National Barrista

syrup,

cream, Torani

tiramisu, and Stolichnaya Vanil.

“As a restaurateur, (coffee) is a nice upcharge (check booster),” says Himmel, although it’s not as inex-

Championships last April in Charlotte, N.C. • Use fresh coffee beans. You should buy from a retailer that rotates stock at least once a week.

• Use enough coffee. The specialty coffee association

pensive as it used to be. As cus-

recommends 3.25-4.25 ounces of ground coffee per 64

tomer demands have increased,

ounces of water, a carafe size.

stores now have to use higherquality beans and a larger quantity of grounds per cup.

• Good water is key. Hard water, like that found in Bainbridge and Geauga County, can leave deposits in

There is also free-trade coffee, notes Seattle native Kris Hanson, a

your machine. Spring water is a good substitute, but fil-

professor at Saeco USA’s “Coffee University” and recognized bean

tered tap water from the East Side of Cleveland works

expert. In free-trade, independent coffee roasters go to estates in cof-

well, too.

fee-growing countries and pay a premium price for green coffee.

• Get the water hot enough. Two hundred degrees is

This allows the growers to pay their workers more, and “as the work-

the standard. Make sure your machine can heat the

ers get a better quality of life, they produce a better quality of cof-

water this hot.

fee,” says Hanson.

Once you get into blends, evaluating coffee beans can become

• Grind is important to control. A burr grinder instead of a blade grinder is a better choice.

immensely complex, says Phoenix’s Carl Jones. Better to just stick to

• Finally, experiment with different methods of

the varietals, like Columbia, Kenyan or Sumatran.You should look for

brewing. A stovetop or French press coffee maker can

three factors: body, the mouthfeel of the coffee; acidity, or “clean-

make as good a drink as an automatic machine.

ness;” and aroma, the “bouquet” of the bean, say the experts.

With 1600 flavor markers, coffee is a more complex beverage than wine. Kris Hanson even holds tastings with cheese, fruit and breads to experience some of the more specialty coffees, like Ethiopian Harrar, a coffee with a “hint of blueberries.”

But being a home barrista (coffee preparer in a coffee bar) needn’t be so complicated, says Hanson. It just takes some time.

“You have to figure out what you like, how you like it, and when you want it.”

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Pepper Pike ranch takes one floor living to a new level of luxury

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“I LIKE to tell people we live in a one-bedroom apartment over

hats. Nearby, stands a bachelor’s chest. An antique coach lamp illu-

the garage,” jokes B. Scott Isquick.This is technically true.The Pepper

minates “Girl with Flowers,” a colorful oil by local artist Ruth Green.

Pike home he shares with his wife Pam has only one bedroom. But

Beyond the vestibule is a large, light-filled space with a peaked,

the spacious ranch-style

beamed ceiling that is the

home is hardly a cozy car-

combined living and din-

riage house. And the garage

ing room. Arranged on an

it sits above, well hidden by

antique Savannah serape

the slope of the property,

rug, the room’s seating sur-

holds no fewer than 11

rounds a fireplace framed

cars, seven of them vintage.

with barn beams. Dark,

The striking dwelling,

copper-glazed

constructed of Philadelphia

tiles, some with a fretwork

mica and dark stained

pattern, lend a warm glow

wood, replaced a more tra-

to the raised hearth. This

ditional house destroyed in

same tile is used through-

a 1976 fire. When rebuild-

out the home in place of

ing, Isquick and his late

baseboards to border the

wife June sought design

polished hardwood floors.

advice from their friends,

Above the fireplace hangs

well-known

an acrylic by Cleveland

Cleveland

artists Algesa and Joseph

artist Fred Leach.

O’Sickey.

Furniture in this room

The artists conceived a plan

resembling

– a fall-front secretary,

three

camelback sofa, dining-

interconnected barns that

room set, butler’s table,

would sit on the footprint of the original home. A

Crafted from Vermont barn siding with decorative hinges salvaged from an old church, the front door announces the home’s rustic elegance.

curving cobblestone drive-

goose arm chairs and wing chair – are a mix of Chippendale and Queen

way and a front door made from Vermont barn siding with huge dec-

Anne styles. A Victorian settee is Pam’s family heirloom. Coordinating

orative hinges salvaged from an old church, announce the home’s

damask and plaid fabrics in tones of cranberry and blue tie the

rustic elegance.

upholstered pieces together.

Since they married two years ago, the Isquicks’ home reflects a

The dining area is at the rear of the room where a glass wall

blend of the couple’s belongings. Scott’s mid-century modern pieces

affords views of a large deck and the woods beyond. An adjoining bar

furnish the informal living areas, while Pam’s English mahogany

is hidden from view by a folding screen painted with blackbirds and

reproductions grace the formal rooms. Their individual art collec-

cattails by Joseph O’Sickey.

tions have been integrated to delightful effect. Antiques and items each had collected while traveling harmoniously coexist.

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Across the room, a French provincial hunt table extends to seat

around a Nakashima coffee table. The neutral upholstered pieces sit

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on a rust, blue and cream Heriz Oriental rug.

is displayed on shelves adjacent to the table. But it is hard to take your

Storage abounds in this room. White painted barn siding cleverly conceals a wall of shelving. A cushioned window seat affords a love-

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A hallway leading to the home’s private wing is an intimate gallery for many smaller works of art. Nestled among these is an antique toboggan hand-painted with turn-of-the-century winter scenes.

The large master bedroom is the house’s third “barn.” Like the others, it has white walls and a sky blue, peaked beamed ceiling. A cozy

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fireplace sits at one end opposite a unique bed niche. Marked by twisted columns, this area has orange and gold Fortuny silk fabric on the wall.

Bedroom furnishings include Pam’s four-poster bed, bachelor chests and lady’s writing desk. These co-exist with Scott’s bright tribal rugs and his dramatic Joseph O’Sickey jungle scene. Sage green and white bedding provides a calm counterpoint to the room’s bolder elements.

The bed niche serves a practical purpose. It conceals a woman’s dressing area that includes a wall of closets, long lighted vanity counter and built-in drawers.

A hand-painted antique toboggan, left, is mounted on the wall leading to the master bedroom, above, where Joseph O’Sickey’s jungle scene dominates the long wall.

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Well-hidden by the slope of the property, the immense, immaculate garage holds Isquick’s prized vintage automobiles.

Adjoining the dressing area is Pam’s bath, clad in silver Formica,

Also in this wing is a den/office. Two contemporary charcoal

with a black Mexican tile floor and a skylight. Above the orange

loveseats and a Saarinen side table share space with an antique rolltop

whirlpool tub hangs Algesa O’Sickey’s vivid round painting of hats

desk and a wall with low, built-in storage. Above this, the wall is

on a table.

Scott’s dressing room and bath is down a short, art-filled hall. African figures that survived the fire hang alongside Roy Lichtenstein’s lithograph

“papered” with orange and blue patterned Balinese

The large master bedroom is the house’s third “barn.”

cloth. Indonesian puppets sit on a high shelf alongside South American pottery. This room has two more Joseph O’Sickey paintings.

“Mother and Child” and an Ernest Montaut print

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A wonderful showcase for art, this rustic yet

of a 1909 Renault. A small Algesa O’Sickey drawing of Gertrude

elegant home is perfectly suited for contemporary life. And did I

Stein and Alice B. Toklas is also displayed.

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hot off the grill by ted s. stratton

CHOOSING a grill for summer barbecuing? There are a lot of options. Stainless steel or aluminum. Propane, charcoal or natural gas.

Stainless steel castings also do not retain heat as well as alu-

Dragging out the old Bullseye-encrusted hibachi or upgrading to a

minum. “When you try to cook in the winter, it’s not as efficient,”

nicer model.

says Weybrecht.

For those who select the last option, a quality grill with a lifetime

The stainless look is all part of the trend to build “outdoor

warranty starts at $599 and is “the last grill you need to buy,” says

kitchens,” complete with pristine stainless steel grills, refrigerators

Rich Weybrecht of B&B Appliance. “The grill in my yard is 11 years

and ovens. In Cleveland, however, “it’s a little much of an investment

old and still looks brand new.”

for the number of days per year you can use it,” says Weybrecht.

Weybrecht, director of purchasing for B&B, has seen trends come

If you are going to buy a high-quality gas grill, you might as well

and go in grilling. Most of the new bells and whistles, like sideburn-

use it year ’round, says Marc Blumenthal, also of B&B Appliance. Blu-

ers or rotisseries, you could do without, he notes.

menthal has a grill with a natural gas connection to his house, which

“Stainless steel grills are the ‘in’ look fad,” says Weybrecht, “but in our climate zone, there are definite advantages to traditional cast aluminum.” Cast aluminum grills never rust; stainless steel will rust in 116

some places and show weathering.

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he finds more convenient than buying propane. He even grills during the winter, sometimes as often as three or four times a week.

“It’s either natural gas or propane,” says Blumenthal, of the trends

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in grills. “We don’t even carry charcoal any-

hickory, cherry, applewood or mesquite,

more.” For convenience, gas is the way to go. It

depending on the menu. Porris even grills

heats up in less than 10 minutes, and you don’t

fruit. He recently made grilled peaches with

have to deal with smelly lighter fluid or black

ice cream. Basically, there’s nothing he won’t

fingers from charcoal.

grill.

Scott Klein of Embers Custom Fireplaces

“I like to eat,” he says, “and I like being

and Gas Products points out another benefit of

outdoors.” Porris notes that Weber’s Big Book of

gas: It’s cheaper. “Charcoal grills are less expensive to buy, but natural

Grilling has been the most useful tool in his grilling odyssey, along with

gas and propane are cheaper over the long run,” he says.

a good pair of tongs and an oven mitt.The Cook’s Illustrated Guide to Grilling

At home, Klein has a natural gas grill with a 12-foot hose for

is also a helpful tome, he says.

portability. In the winter, he’ll shovel a path to the grill and put on

“Before I got (the book), I burned and undercooked things all the

steaks or hamburgers. “What’s nice about gas grills is that if the power

time. I wondered why it wasn’t coming out right,” says Porris.Which

fails, you’re still good to go,” he says.

just goes to show you, with practice and the right equipment, anyone

But there are still the grilling purists who will stick with charcoal

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ple of minutes. A quick searing will seal in the juices.” Splash a

• 1/4 C granulated sugar

little water on the grill to test for sizzle before cooking.

• 2 T cider vinegar

Self-clean your grill to get rid of the icky residue you’ll end up scraping off later. To do this best, says Weybrecht, close the lid and leave the heat on high when you’re finished grilling.

• 4 jalapeños stemmed, seeded and minced • 1 T chopped fresh cilantro In heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine all ingredients

A dual-burner grill, if you have one, can be useful. Set one side

except jalapeños and cilantro. Bring to boil, reduce to medium-

to high and the other to medium. Sear the meat on high and

low, continue cooking 30-40 minutes until peaches are cooked

then move it to the other side.“You will get a juicier result with-

and liquid, thickened.

out overcooking,” says Weybrecht.

For tastier chicken, season under the skin so the marinade permeates the meat, not just the outside. David Porris recommends a peach jalapeño sauce.

Let cool 10 minutes, put into food processor, process until smooth. Add jalapeños and cilantro. Cool to room temperature, cover and refrigerate.

Sweet and hot, a great combination served with chicken or turkey.

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all decked out

by christine gordillo

WITH Northeast Ohio’s long, warm days of

That’s also why the word “composites” has

summer so few in number, it’s no wonder

become the buzzword of the deck industry.

more and more people are willing to spend

Composites are made of reclaimed wood

thousands of dollars to make the most of their

fibers and plastic resins.They resist the sun and

outdoor living areas.

water damage so common to wood decks.

With more than 60 different manufacturers of

door living space. They are maximizing the

composites, the range of color and quality is

time they spend outside while the weather is

huge. “There are some good, some bad and

warm,” said Jim Yarmus, owner of Yardman’s Home Services in Macedonia. A veteran of the deck business for more than 20 years, Yarmus says the decks his company builds are “getting larger and larger.”

If you’re considering adding a deck or

PHOTO COURTESY / THE PATTIE GROUP

“People are looking to expand their out-

some ugly composites,”Yarmus said.

He estimates 75% of his deck business is still in wood. The main reason is cost.

Composites run anywhere from 2.5 to 10 times the cost of wood.

Steps from the deck lead to a brick patio.

expanding the one you have, you’ll be on solid

by his clients, says Vince Oliveri of Deck

ground as far as recouping the cost when you sell your home.Accord-

Designers in University Heights. Yet 80% of his jobs are still wood

ing to Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value 2005 report, Midwest

due to the cost factor, he notes.

homeowners pay an average of $11,585 for a standard 16 x 20-foot

Mario Salwan, president of Buckeye Painting & Decks in North

pressure-treated pine deck with a planter, bench and stairs.That same

Randall, finds the majority of Buckeye’s recent work has been replac-

homeowner recoups on average 85% of the cost when the home sells.

ing the wooden floors of older decks with composite material. It’s one

For those considering building or refurbishing a deck, the buga-

way to reduce the maintenance without the cost of a whole new deck.

boo for almost everyone is maintenance.To help prevent the splinter-

Salwan estimated that replacing the floor with composite is about

ing, warping, rotting and graying that weathering can do to wood,

40% of the cost of replacing the entire deck. By retaining the wood

annual or biannual power washing and sealing are recommended for

rails, deck owners are still able to maintain a wood appearance.

wood decks. It’s a chore right up there with cleaning the gutters.

For those who want wood’s natural look with less maintenance

PHOTO COURTESY / BUCKEYE PAINTING & DECKS

PHOTO COURTESY / YARDMAN

Good deck design often incorporates a variety of shapes, such as the circular seating area shown here.

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Beyond materials, homeowners are looking to add more style and convenience to their outdoor living spaces.The right design elements are critical to creating a workable outdoor space. “It’s important to get into the yard as quickly as possible,” says Jonas Pattie of The Pattie Group.

“One mistake we see is a deck built on the back of a house right up against the door. You open the slider, and you are on the deck.

When you’re in your kitchen or family room, all you see is this big deck area, not your yard.” With Cleveland’s snowy winters, management of that melting snow is important, Pattie adds. “You need at least one step down onto the deck from the house, to give the melting snow a place to go.”

Decks can be designed in a variety of shapes. Rectangular and square decks are out. “People are looking for unique design with lots of angles,” Yarmus said. Bays and octagons are popular choices, added Suvada of Archadeck. The standard benches and planters are no longer enough for many people. The more exotic pergolas,

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family

reiki lets energy force be with you by arlene fine

WHILE most youngsters can speak glibly about Dora the Explorer

spread good energy all over the place, and people can use it when

or SpongeBob Squarepants, rarely do they discuss chakras, auras and

they need energy like gasoline for a car.”

energy points with the same animation.

Children who are currently taking Reiki (Ray-key) courses with

Children who have learned how to give themselves Reiki have used it to do everything from alleviating the pain from a scraped knee to

Israeli-born Tamar Geri

helping them get to sleep

have become experts on

at night, says Geri.

chakras, auras and more

“I’m convinced that

through their firsthand

children with Attention

experience

this

Deficit Disorder (ADD)

non-invasive form of

would be calmer and

“energy work.”

more focused through the

with

use of Reiki,” says the

word representing Uni-

Shaker Heights resident.

versal Life Force, the

“American children rely

energy around us.Trained

too much on drugs to

Reiki practitioners gently

quiet their bodies. Reiki is

lay their hands, which feel like mini-heating pads, on parts of a recipient’s fully clothed body.

Within a few moments,

PHOTO COURTESY / TAMAR GERI

Reiki is a Japanese

a better way.”

Recently, Geri

invited by the Jewish Community Center to Kids give Reiki to the box of worries to make their concerns disappear.

both parties feel relaxed

lead an introductory Reiki clinic. To her delight, 60

as the energy begins to flow.These sessions are often accompanied by

people showed up. This response prompted the JCC to add Reiki

soothing background music, creating a general feeling of good

to its line of spa services for people of all ages. The Agnon School

health, balance and relaxation.

has asked Geri to offer Reiki to its students next year.

“Reiki is ideal for children because in the process of learning

“In Israel, almost everyone knows and understands the power of

Reiki, they become attuned to their bodies, their inner spirit, and

Reiki,” says Geri. “Because the country is so tense, Reiki is as avail-

their personal connection to the universal life force,” notes Geri.

able and acceptable in my home country as massages and yoga class-

“They are like sponges and take to this form of energy work natu-

es are here.”

rally. They come to it with no prior baggage or apprehension and welcome this pure, healing energy because it feels so good.”

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Reiki is offered at many venues in Cleveland, particularly at agencies that deal with health care issues. The Gathering Place, which

After six-year-old Sebastian took his first Reiki course with Geri,

tends to the needs of those touched by cancer, has two fully

he pronounced with delight, “When I get older, I am going to make

equipped Reiki rooms where Reiki masters routinely volunteer their

a real energy machine. It will mix all the colors from the sun and

services. “When I give Reiki to someone with cancer, I notice an

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immediate calming and relaxing effect,” says Reiki master Philip Fine, a Gathering Place volunteer.

“Whether people have a profound spiritual experience, a refreshing nap, or just a pleasant hour of relaxation, Reiki has done its job,”

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As part of an integrative approach to complement the medical systems in place, a team of Reiki masters have been on staff at Montefiore for the past two years. They regularly provide their healing touch to residents, particularly those in the NCJW/Montefiore Hospice and Alzheimer’s units. They also make visits to Montefiore Home Health Care patients in the community.

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McCracken and her team have taught many family members how to perform Reiki on their loved ones. “Learning Reiki is not dependent on a person’s spiritual development,” she says. “It can be taught to people of all ages and helps create close bonds. It enriches an individual’s sense of giving and receiving.”

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‘camp is over. what are we doing today?’ by diane wilkoff

be the answer. The Golf Dome Camps in Chagrin Falls run all sum-

AUGUST in Cleveland. Not only do we suffer from heat and

mer through Aug. 11, and children can sign up for a week at a time.

humidity, scorched grass and parched flowers, but parents also strug-

In addition to golf, The Golf Dome offers baseball and soccer.

gle to find activities for their children in the weeks after summer camp ends and before school begins.

Many area horseback-riding farms also offer one-week camps with half- and full-day sessions. Chagrin Valley Farms in Chagrin Falls

Sometimes parents are forced to scramble for ideas. One year, I

runs through August and is geared to campers ages 4-14.

jokingly told my children that in August they would be going to

If you are just looking for something to keep your child from

Camp Eema (Mom). My eldest daughter, who was about 6 at the

going stir crazy, there are daily programs that run between one and

time, took me seriously and made up a schedule for our family. We

three hours. Hands-On Pottery Studio in Woodmere offers one-week

painted Camp Eema T-shirts and took field trips.

camp sessions for children ages 6-11 through Aug. 18. Each session

Some of our old standbys for outings in

runs for two hours a day, five days a week.

Cleveland include going to the zoo, The

Valley Art Center in Chagrin Falls also

Children’s Museum, the Botanical Garden’s

offers a variety of art and pottery classes

Children’s Gardens and, of course, the local

well into August.

swimming pool.

Anytime Summertime Camp at The

Various playgrounds around the city

Little Gym in Shaker Heights is another

also have a lot to offer. We’ve been to one

option offering parents a great deal of flex-

in Bay Village that is next to a small beach

ibility. According to owner Paula Pascarella,

on Lake Erie and another in Chesterland

parents choose from three-hour sessions in

where the entire area is one big sandbox. It

the morning or afternoon and any combi-

also has an old-fashioned merry-go-round that youngsters love.

Kids enjoy experimenting with the pottery wheel during after-camp summer classes.

Asked her plans for August, Solon resi-

Parents also have the option of signing up for any weeks that fit their schedule. The

dent Nancy Falck admitted, “I’m trying to figure that out right now.”

program runs through Aug. 18. Each week has a different theme, “all

Her daughters, Ally, 6, and Sarah, 11, will be attending Park

of which are based around motor-skill development and gymnas-

Synagogue Day Camp, and Falck thinks it may run through mid-

tics,” says Pascarella.

August. But, with her part-time work schedule, she likely will fall back on a teenager to help out in the weeks before school begins.

Asian Sun Training Center has tai kwon do classes for all ages throughout the year. Chief master instructor Ryan Adrachik says many

Beachwood City Schools offers some one- and two-week camps

youngsters attend a couple of days a week at 45 minutes each session.

that run into mid-August, including its very popular Youth Theatre

CHABAM (Children Have Active Bodies and Minds) offers week-

Camp. Beachwood Recreation Department also lists one- and two-

long creative-arts programs beginning at the end of July when camp

week camps in its brochure, including half- and full-day soccer and

season winds down. “Our camps are as much for supporting kids

gymnastics camps.

as they are for meeting parents’ needs,” explains owner Jeannie

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Music and other hands-on creative activities are integral to the CHABAM program.

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Each session is themed and includes age-appropriate activities for infants, toddlers and school-age kids. For example, during “Page to Stage,” children have the opportunity to read a storybook and turn it into a theatrical production involving costume-making and music. A pottery wheel, two kilns, a treehouse and a puppet theater are also available on site for creative play and hands-on crafts.

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University Heights resident Rivka Greenberg expects this summer to be more difficult to manage than last year. “Last summer was easier

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week camps, possibly some that teenagers run out of their backyards, and “the generosity of grandparents.”

One summer, I collected all the information I could on camps and places we could go for a few hours or a whole day. My folder of information was very helpful on rainy days, and the other times I was at a loss for activities.

The Cleveland Jewish News Camp Guide is a great source for information as are other area family magazines.

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health Alayna Rosenbaum gets up close and personal with elephants while on photographic safari with her family in South Africa.

globetrotting this summer?

Safeguard your family’s health by sue angell

EACH year,Americans take more than 300 million trips out of the

tions), ibuprofen, hydrocortisone cream, antibacterial cream, band-

country. And with an increasing number of people traveling to devel-

aids, ace wraps, bug spray, sunscreen, and packets of oral re-hydration

oping nations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

solution if you are traveling to an area where infectious diarrhea is a

estimates that 10 million people will become ill as a result of their dis-

problem. If you don’t want to assemble the kit yourself, emergency

tant travels. But with a few simple precautions and a little common

kits can be purchased at places such as Costco, Wal-Mart, or Target.

sense, you can safeguard your family’s health, regardless of which corner of the globe you choose to explore.

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Dr. Jill Sangree, a pediatrician with Dr. Senders and Associates in University Heights, also recommends taking double the amount of

“Make an appointment with your doctor four weeks before you

prescribed medication you think you will need for the duration of

are scheduled to leave the country,” says Dr. Brenda Powell, a family

your trip. Pack the medication in your carry-on luggage when flying.

physician at The Cleveland Clinic’s Beachwood travel clinic. “It’s

“If you’re going to be traveling outside the country, you’ll need to

important to tell your doctor where you are going, what activities you

take a written prescription for every bottle of (prescribed) pills you

have planned for your family, and how long you are staying.This infor-

are carrying,” Sangree says. “Some countries won’t let you pass

mation will help your doctor plan an immunization schedule for you

through customs unless you can prove that the pills in your luggage

and research any health alerts in the country you are visiting.”

belong to you.”

Powell also recommends packing a “survival kit” with your lug-

When packing a survival kit, don’t forget to include your doctor’s

gage, especially if you are vacationing in an area where drug stores are

phone number and your insurance card in case of a health emergency.

hard to find. Survival kits should include Benadryl (for allergic reac-

Before you even leave the country, ask your doctor to print out the

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address and telephone numbers for the consulates and hospitals along your travel route.

According to both Powell and Sangree, one of the biggest health concerns while traveling is water. “Unless you are traveling in Canada,

ell. “You should even use bottled water to brush your teeth and rinse your toothbrush. It’s the only way to avoid traveler’s diarrhea.”

Take along pre-moistened hand wipes or a hand sanitizing lotion like Purell, especially if you are traveling with young children, says Sangree.

When it comes to sampling local foods, Powell encourages travelers to eat like a native – but only if each food item is cooked and served hot.

“A good rule of thumb is to make sure you boil it, cook it, peel it, or forget it,” Powell says. Avoid raw fruits and vegetables if they have been rinsed in the local water supply, and be careful when eating dairy products – most countries do not pasteurize items in this food group.

What happens if you are traveling with a picky eater? Powell recommends packing foods that the individual will eat, such as crackers or fruit snacks that hold up during travel. And don’t forget to take along a bottle of milk of magnesia – both children and adults can become constipated when they are exposed to too many new foods at one time.

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“It’s still a good idea to keep away from wild animals when you are traveling,” she adds. “Make sure your kids don’t try to pet any local dogs or cats – most of these animals aren’t kept as pets in foreign countries, so they are more likely to be carrying diseases such as rabies.”

While it may sound like traveling with children is difficult, Sangree feels it can also be rewarding. “Kids see and experience the world in such different ways,” she says.

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akron-canton airport: gateway to new york by rob kneen

NO PLACE in the US truly captivates our spirit or ignites our imagination quite like New York.

Northeast Ohioans love New York. In fact, the Big Apple is the third most visited domestic destination behind Chicago and Las Vegas, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no wonder.

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no wonder, too, that more Clevelanders are flying to New York, since AirTran Airways introduced everyday affordable fares from Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) back in 2003. Since that time, fares have dropped by 60%, and the number of vacation and business trips have doubled.

New York offers a rich cultural experience. About 13% or one million New Yorkers are Jewish. The city is home to the Jewish Theological Seminary, the headquarters of Orthodox Jewish movements, and the Anti-Defamation League. Even the mayor, Michael Bloomberg, is of Jewish descent.

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Guardia and board the Sea Princess. Offering rooms with private balconies, the Sea Princess departs on 10-day sailings between the Big Apple and Québec City from October through November.

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Sleek, speedy and sexy, Porsche-style

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SEXY, sleek and stylish, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 convertible is a firm, exhilarating ride that offers drivers both power and precision, as long as they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind a few bumps along the way.

For 2006, Porsche added an all-wheel-drive option to its latest version of the 911 (base price $87,000).The standard power plant is a 3.6-liter engine rated at 325-horsepower and 273 lbs.-ft. of torque; the new Carrera 4S model received a 3.8-liter version of the same engine that produces 355-hp and 295 lbs.-ft. of torque.

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Driven at normal speeds, the sleek, sexy Carrera 4 delivers a mostly pleasant ride that’s suitable for daily commutes.

In other words, the Carrera 4 is no vanilla passenger car. Hit the gas, lay into the power, and the vehicle comes alive. Because of rain,

4 and standard on the 4S. Base Carreras come with 18-inch wheels, full power accessories, and automatic climate control.

heavy freeway traffic, and local laws against speeding, it was impossible to tap into the Carrera’s true potential during my test drive.

Lowering the soft convertible top during

Hit the gas, lay into the power, and the Carrera 4 comes alive.

However, drivers will feel the burn even in

the test was not possible because of intense rain. According to Porsche, the top can be lowered or raised in 20 seconds by pushing a

slick and traffic-heavy conditions. The Carrera 4 accelerates to 60

button at up to speeds of 31 mph. Wind is guided over the cockpit,

mph in 5.1 seconds, while the 4S takes only 4.7 seconds to hit the

and everything stays quiet inside, so you’re also able to talk to your

same mark. Both vehicles come standard with a six-speed manual

driving companion without raising your voice.

transmission; a five-speed Tiptronic automatic, with controls conveniently mounted on the steering wheel, is optional.

Driven at normal speeds, the Carrera 4 delivers a mostly pleasant ride that’s suitable for daily commutes. Crank up the power, and uneven patches of road can be felt, making for an occasionally rough ride.

Even with a few jolts, the vehicle’s stability is top-notch. The Carrera 4’s steering feels precise at high speeds and turns with precision on uneven tarmac.The four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes are powerful and respond promptly during both freeway and residential driving.

Six airbags and stability control are included on all 911 models.

An active suspension management system is optional on the Carrera

Porsche’s comfortable, stylish interior offers drivers bucket seats and a standard nine-speaker stereo.

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AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland Looking picture-perfect, at ArtCares benefit held at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), are, from left, Howard Lake, Earl Pike,Vonzella Johnson and Elizabeth Klein.

Alzheimer’s Assn’s A Celebration of Hope Dr. Gary and Sheila Myers view silent auction items at Alzheimer’s Association’s annual benefit dinner at the InterContinental Hotel.

Nighttown French guitarist Pierre Bensusan, left, with Steve Frumpkin, plays Jewish folk music at Nighttown in Cleveland Heights.

New Directions Philip Goldberg and Karen Silver steal the show at “A Night Fore Movies,” the annual movie and golf event to benefit New Directions.

Judson at University Circle Eden and Eric Sulzer are in full flower at the Judson Centennial Gala at the Cleveland Botanical Garden.

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JCC’s Fine Art & Donated Art Sale Displaying donated art for the Jewish Community Center’s fundraiser are Nancy Goldberg, left, and Barbara Goldfarb.

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MOCA - La Vida MOCA Celebrating at the Museum of Contemporary Art’s gala event at The Cleveland Clinic’s Lyndhurst campus are honoree Toby Devan Lewis flanked by her grandchildren, from left, Gussie, Cody and Ariel Powell.

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wines that satisfy in summer by cliff cravens

IT’S THAT wonderful time of year in Northeast Ohio that we

For a warm summer day, you want to steer away from heavy oak and

crave after months of snow, cold and gray: SUMMER. We look for-

pick Chardonnays with an emphasis on fruit, like Lobster Cove or

ward to sitting on our patios or porches and hearing the sounds of a

Meeker Vineyards. This wine has bold fruit flavors with citrus tones

Cleveland summer. There’s the smell of fresh-cut grass, the pleasure

that go great with summer salads. Excellent salad pairings for a light

of barbecuing with friends and family, and the familiar rhythms of

Chardonnay would be mixed greens, teardrop tomatoes, and roasted

an Indians game on the radio or TV. What is the last part of this per-

red pepper vinaigrette topped with chipotle-dusted duck breast or

fect picture? Summer wines of course!

cantaloupe and fresh tuna salad served on Boston or Bibb lettuce

As you check out the wine section in your local supermarket, wine

with a ginger-lime vinaigrette.

store, or restaurant, you’ll see changes in the wines being featured.

Red wines are usually thought of as too heavy or not refresh-

Summer is predominantly the time for German Riesling, California

ing enough for summer. Not so! We recommend Oregon’s Pinot

Chardonnay, Italian Pinot Grigio, Washington State Gewürztraminer,

Noir. Pinot Noir can go from grilled fish to a juicy burger. If you

and of course, a Pinot Gris from California. These wines offer crisp,

have several offerings on your menu, you can’t go wrong with the

refreshing alternatives during the dog days of summer.

Shug Pinot Noir, especially when serving burgers with a flavorful

If you’re looking for something totally different, look at sparkling

potato salad.

wines.These fresh wines have a way of revitalizing your palate at any

Since we’re talking about warm weather and wine, we need to

meal. Sparkling wines are always thought of for a special celebration,

spend some time on the classic barbecue. Red Zinfandels offer black

but champagne and sparkling wines can be the perfect start of a sum-

pepper spice and rich tannins that meld perfectly with a sweet, tangy

mer evening on the patio.

barbecue sauce. If the sauce is very spicy, the wine of choice is

Summer in Cleveland is also grilling season, and for that I have a very easy guide to accompanying wines.

Merlot, with fruit forward characteristics. Depending on the sauce, both wines would be great complements to grilled rosemary, garlic

Many great Rieslings are available, but for the money, you can’t

and lemon chicken or rack of lamb with Moroccan spices. Ferrari-

do better than the Gunderloch Jean-Baptiste. This wine is a typical

Carano has both Zinfandel and Merlot that are easy to find in wine

Rhine Riesling with melon and citric lime aromas, a taste that

stores and are always consistently good.

focuses on pears and apples, and a crisp acidity. This Riesling pairs

Cabernet Sauvignon may be the one wine too “big” for a hot

perfectly with chicken and grilled vegetables or smoked salmon

summer day. For those die-hard Cabernet drinkers, look closely to

with a pineapple salsa.

find less overpowering cabernets like Turnbull or Merryvale, both

Italian Pinot Grigio can be very refreshing and versatile. Maso Canali Pinot Grigio is as good as it gets. This wine has apricot, trop-

from Napa Valley. These wines have just enough tannins to cut through a well-marbled rib steak.

ical pineapple and lemon flavors. It pairs well with anything from the

If you’re looking for something special to complement a light

sea. Sushi-grade seared Ahi tuna topped with tomato sherry vinai-

afternoon meal on the patio or at the park, you can’t go wrong with

grette or grilled salmon with a cilantro-laced salsa are both highly

a great light summer wine.

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recommended Pinot Grigio pairings.

The most popular white wine for summer is clearly Chardonnay.

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Chefs worth their salt

by ted s. stratton

LAST February, thirsty patrons of John Christie’s Tavern on E.

Ruth Levine RESIDENCE

991 E. 185th St. (her restaurant, Bistro 185) but she sleeps in Pepper Pike

185th St. walked in expecting their familiar watering hole and found FAMILY Husband Marc, children Ari, 27, Zach, 22, and culinary student Gabe, 17

something different – a hip bistro.

They can thank local chef Ruth Levine for the transformation.

The caterer-turned-restaurateur opened Bistro 185 with an eye

FAVORITE THING TO COOK

toward fashion and food flair. Out are the neon Rolling Rock and

FAVORITE ACTIVITY

Miller Lite signs. In are etched-glass windows and local art on the

Can’t remember

Park Synagogue, Cleveland Originals

COMMUNITY GROUPS

in freshly prepared pan-seared salmon or chicken Marsala with

So far the concept has been a success, and that’s been somewhat

Movies at the Cedar-Lee

LAST VACATION

walls. And instead of Bud-and-a-burger, hungry diners can indulge

mushroom ravioli.

“Anything with fish”

EMBARRASSING SECRET Favorite food after work are peanut-butter sandwiches or tuna out of the can

of a surprise. The E. 185th neighborhood, while ethnically diverse, is rooted in its institutions – the Lithuanian club is a block away and the Slovenian home not much farther.

“Clevelanders don’t like change,” says Levine. “But people have told us thanks for not being another ‘wing and a beer joint.’”

The bubbly Levine worked in catering for 20 years before going into the restaurant business with her husband Marc, who handles the financial affairs and acts as unofficial maître d’ of Bistro 185.

Cooking was “originally something to keep me out of trouble and employ my girlfriends,” says Levine, who has a master’s degree in counseling. But she developed a knack for it, which led to a successful catering business and her customers’ clamoring for a restaurant.

She chose the E. 185th Street neighborhood because of its burgeoning food scene and the preponderance of locally owned stores. “People are willing to travel here,” she says, including “a contingent of people from our other ventures.”

With a restaurant-quality kitchen at home and over 1,000 cookbooks, Levine says she “can tell if a menu item is going to work.” Popular items include fish (“I do a lot with trout”) and neighborhood standbys like schnitzel and goulash. Often Levine will add a twist, like osso buco with polenta, or medallions of beef topped with sautéed shittake mushrooms.

Freshness and presentation are paramount to Levine, who has fish shipped in from Hawaii via Fed Ex and shops at local farmers’ markets for her produce. To get the vibes of what other area restaurants are doing, she’ll eat out on Mondays, sitting at the restaurant bar to get the full flavor of the operation.

A relative newbie to the restaurant business, Levine is confident she’ll get through the crucial first year once peoRuth

ple discover the neighborhood and the bistro. Already some locals are coming in two to three times a week, she says.

“We are going to do things gradually,” says Levine. “You don’t want to shock people too much.”

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dining guide Aladdin’s Eatery 775 SOM Center Road Mayfield Village 440-684-1168 Open 7 days a week 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Enjoy excellent Middle Eastern cuisine in our bright and airy dining room where the ambiance is casual and friendly with delicious soups, appetizers, pita sandwiches & entrées. Or dine al fresco on our outdoor patio. Aladdin’s brings you a variety of fresh and healthy foods including beef, chicken, tuna steak, kibbie, kafta and lamb … plus a great selection of vegetarian dishes all with a Middle Eastern flavor. Try one of our fresh squeezed juice smoothies – and, of course, our fantastic desserts. Imported beer.

The American Café® 2101 Richmond Road La Place Centre 216-464-6333 Fax: 216-464-6018 www.americancafe.com Casual. American. Cuisine. It’s that simple at The American Café®.

We invite you to enjoy our unique pasta and seafood dishes, as well as our way of spicing up traditional steaks, burgers, salads and more. Join us today for lunch or dinner. Enjoy our smoke-free environment. We look forward to sharing our casual, American, cuisine with you.

Bistro 185 991 E. 185th street Cleveland 216-481-9635 Fax: 216-383-6524 Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. lunch Mon.-Wed. 5p.m.-9 p.m. dinner; Sat. 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

Thurs.-Fri. 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

Opened Feb. 6, 2006. After opening a small restaurant in 2005, we realized that we needed to expand our venture into a full-fledged restaurant with a great bar. Our menu features a multi- cultural menu and ethnic specialties with a twist. Specials change daily.

Open for lunch and dinner. We have a wonderful patio.

Reservations recommended.

Café 56 Grill 23230 Chagrin Boulevard Bldg. 3 216-464-3090 Fax: 216-464-0000 Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.- 7 p.m.

Eastgate 1433 SOM Center Road 440-684-5600 Fax: 440-684-0608 Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

“The Grill” features table service with unique bold entreés. If your appetite calls for a lighter meal, our salads are a must! Many items on our menu are low carb/Atkins friendly. The atmosphere is eclectic. The entire restaurant or private party room is available for any occasion. Planning a wedding, rehearsal dinner or Bar/Bat Mitavah?

We will cater any day of the week. Off-premise catering affiliated with local temples and synagogues.

Café Limbo 12706 Larchmere Boulevard 216-707-3333 It’s summer time at Limbo. Come sit on our patio … private and always in full bloom. Enjoy good food, a fine glass of wine, a latté … Listen to live music Wednesday through Saturday. www.cafelimbo.com for hours, directions, music lineup and menu.

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Now

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Cafe 56 Catering has it all — the right room and the finest food at popular prices. So if it’s a party let our catering staff help make it a success!

Kosher Catering at Park Synagogue & B’nai Jeshurun or Your Place!

ening Re-op or later) ( er soon

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Contempo Cuisine Restaurant & Catering 13898 Cedar Road (Cedar Center) 216-397-3520 Fax: 216-397-3523 contempocuisine@aol.com Cleveland’s finest kosher restaurant. Elegant catering on and off premises – at hotels, synagogues, museums or any location of your choice. Party trays for corporate events. Gourmet pastry and cookies trays ... beautiful b’nai mitzvah and wedding cakes ... all made by our own pastry chef. fire 13220 Shaker Square Cleveland 216-921-3473 www.firefoodanddrink.com Tues.-Wed. 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

Thurs. 5 p.m.-11 p.m.

Fri. & Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight Sun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.(Brunch) 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

Doug Katz’s fire is artful and contemporary, with an award-winning menu of astonishingly flavorful dishes – many prepared in a tandoor oven. Our menu features exquisite options for meat and seafood lovers including succulent, crispy duck, tasty rib eye, clay bread with parmesan, roasted pepper and garlic aiolis, balsamic chicken, goat cheese polenta, arugula and strawberry vinaigrette, filet with caramelized onion-potato tart, onion rings and oyster jus.

Enjoy this unique dining experience on our newly expanded patio.

Reservations can be made by phone or online 24/7 at www.firefoodanddrink.com.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 28869 Chagrin Boulevard 216-896-9000 4000 Medina Road 330-670-5200 www.flemingssteakhouse.com e-mail: cleveland@flemingssteakhouse.com Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is an ongoing celebration

of exceptional food and wine. Enjoy the finest aged prime beef and 100 wines by the glass in a lively, stylish atmosphere. Fleming’s is where evenings out become memorable times.

Gamekeeper’s Taverne 87 West Street Chagrin Falls 440-247-7744 www.gamekeepers.com A vintage restaurant that radiates charm. Gamekeeper’s patio attracts diners from miles around with its pretty umbrella-covered tables and friendly outdoor bar. First-timers should check out the restaurant itself, which once belonged to the family of poet Hart Crane.

The luncheon menu includes a mix of sandwiches, salads, soups and pasta dishes. Dinner is somewhat more innovative with offerings of game, fresh seafood, pasta, veal, chicken, and chops. Lunch Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Saturday until 4 p.m. Dinner Monday through Thursday 5:30 to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday until 11 p.m., and Sunday 4 to 8 p.m. A.D.M.V. Or try 87 West Wine/Martini Bar, 440-247-5888, or Bass Lake Taverne & Inn, 440-285-3100. Timberfire in Bainbridge, 440-708-2222.

Halite Restaurant 2800 Clinton Avenue Ohio City (Cleveland) Just off Route 2 at W. 28th 216-472-1120 www.coolplacestoeat.com Lunch: Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Dinner: Tues.-Thurs. 5 p.m.-11 p.m.

Fri. & Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight Contemporary American-Italian food. We feature an eclectic, wellpriced wine list, premium beers and bar service. We can accommodate large parties up to 40 people. Catering is available.

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Houlihan’s of Beachwood 3750 Orange Place (next to Holiday Inn) 216-378-9090 Innovative entrées, great service and a casually sophisticated atmosphere create a unique dining experience. Our upbeat bar and happy hour, outdoor dining area and full-service banquet facility truly satisfy any dining need. Our banquet rooms can accommodate 20200 guests. There’s something special for everyone at Houlihan’s!

Molinari’s 8900 Mentor Avenue Mentor 440-974-2750 Fax: 440-974-2024 www.molinaris.com Tues.-Sat., Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Tues.-Thurs. Dinner: 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m.

Sat. 5:30 p.m.-11 p.m.

Closed Sunday & Monday Molinari’s is a comfortable, casual, upscale eatery with contemporary food with an Italian accent. We feature fresh fish, prime beef, veal, pasta and crab cakes. Our pricing for over 700 wines cannot be beat anywhere. Chef owned and operated and it shows!

Sérgío’s SARAVÁ 13225 Shaker Square Cleveland 216-295-1200 Fax: 216-295-2446 www.sergioscleveland.com The warmth of a neighborhood spot, the allure of an out-of-town fantasy escape. The rhythm surrounds you as you peruse the offerings of street plates, tasty pizzas, daily features, and Brazilian specialties. SARAVÁ, Sérgío Abramof’s newest restaurant in Shaker Square.

Sérgío’s University Circle 1903 Ford Drive Cleveland 216-231-1234 Sexy, intimate, and romantic. A little gem that shines with inspired cuisine in Cleveland’s cultural playground. Delight in the city’s finest Mediterranean and seafood dishes at Sérgío’s in University Circle. In warmer months, relax on the summer tropical garden patio where palm trees, bright umbrellas, and live music recreate the mood of a seaside resort.

Sushi Rock 2101 Richmond Road Beachwood 216-378-9595 Fax: 216-378-9104 1276 West 6th Street Cleveland 216-623-1218 Fax: 216-612-1212 www.sushirockohio.com Sushi Rock is the realization of exceptional dining and distinctive cuisine. Restaurant critics, neighborhood regulars, and first-time visitors agree. The atmosphere is intoxicating, the food is superb, and the service is outstanding. The restaurant offers an ambiance that is inspired yet comfortable, perfect for dining with friends, coworkers, or family. The Am-Asian menu features an array of delectable selections, always made from the highest-quality ingredients.

The staff at Sushi Rock is friendly and professional, and will ensure that your dining experience is always a pleasurable one.

Taza, A Lebanese Grill Eton Chagrin Boulevard 28601 Chagrin Boulevard 216-464-4000 Taza offers a tasty palette of Lebanese-style favorites. Here you’ll find lamb, beef and chicken kabobs sizzling over a charcoal fire, fresh baked pita, a full bar, and many vegetarian dishes … all with an upscale ambiance that is warm and intimate. Join us for an exotic and unforgettable dining experience!

A Global Sauté enjoy our tropical garden patio mediterranean & seafood specialties

When you want everything just right… …it’s Houlihan’s.

(Attached to the Holiday Inn)

1903 Ford Drive 216.231.1234 lunch: wed-fri dinner: mon-sat visit our newest restaurant, Sergio’s SARAVÁ at Shaker Square

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A D V E RT I S E R ’ S D I R E C T O RY A R T / E N T E R TA I N M E N T Contessa Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Lee Hayden Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 AUTO Central Cadillac/Hummer . . . . . . . 134 Crestmont Cadillac & Chrysler-Jeep 137 Fred Baker Porsche/Audi . . . . . . . 135 Mazda Saab of Bedford . . . . . . . . . 136 Mercedes Benz of North Olmsted . 136 Stoddard Imports . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 DINING Aladdin’s Eatery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 American Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Bistro on 185th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Café 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Café Limbo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Coldstone Creamery . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Fleming’s Prime Steak House & Wine Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Gamekeeper’s Taverne . . . . . . . . . . 141 Halite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Houlihan’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Molinari’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Sergio’s/SARAVÁ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Sushi Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Taza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Unger’s Kosher Bakery & Food Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 F A M I LY Cuyahoga County Public Library . . 125 Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad . . 123 FASHION/BEAUTY Adina Prêt a Porter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 bliS & American Crafts Gallery . . . . . . 65 Bonnie’s Goubaud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Brides by Donna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Chagrin Fine Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Dino Palmieri Salon & Spa . . . . . . . . 75 Ellyn’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Eton Chagrin Boulevard . . . . . . . . . 15 Evolution Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Eyewear at the Hamptons . . . . . . . . 55 Geauga Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Gino’s Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Knuth’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Lee Jewelers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Leeza Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 London Cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Piece Unique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Saks Fifth Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Sausalito Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Short Sizes Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Ticknor’s Men’s Clothier . . . . . . . . . . 71 Toni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Tuxedo Warehouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Uveges-Heimke Group . . . . . . . . . . 61

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G I F T S / C E L E B R AT I O N S Alson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Bertram Inn & Conference Center . 73 Bonnie Davis Catering . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Cleveland Botanical Gardens . . . . . . 73 Clifford Norton Studio . . . . . . . . . . 35 College Club/Catering Co. . . . . . . . 27 Contempo Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Edible Arrangements . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Embassy Suites Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Executive Caterers at Landerhaven . 25 Extra innings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Fleurs de France . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Fun ’n Stuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Glidden House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Hilton Cleveland East . . . . . . . . . . . 29 House of Blues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Invitation Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Legacy Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Lost Nation Sports Park . . . . . . . . . 39 Mann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Manor House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Marc Golub Photography . . . . . . . . 39 Marriott Cleveland East . . . . . . . . . . 35 Music Talent of Cleveland . . . . . . . . 41 Mustard Seed Market & Café . . . . . 120 Party 411 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Playhouse Square Center . . . . . . . . .33 Pollack Studios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Rinaldi Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Robert & Gabriel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Roseland Lanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Sensational Celebrations . . . . . . . . 27 Signature Event Center . . . . . . . . . 33 sobella paper boutique . . . . . . . . . 49 Special Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 H E A LT H Beachwood Plastic Surgery, Dr. Steven Goldman . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Cleveland Plastic Surgery . . . . . . . . 55 Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy . . . . . 61 Hillcrest Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Kastner Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Montefiore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Ohio Clinic for Aesthetics . . . . . . . . 67 Wellness Evolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 HOME Atrium Apts., The Village . . . . . . . . 97 The Avenue District . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 ATC Altra-Thermal of Cleveland . . . 101 B&B Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 bella abode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Blooms Design Studio . . . . . . . . . . 120 Buckeye Painting & Decks . . . . . . . 120 Cabinet En-Counters . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 California Closets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Ceramic Tile Distributors . . . . . . . . . 93 Confidential Investigatve Services . 107 Crystal Illusions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

D & Y Landscaping Inc. . . . . . . . . . 115 db homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Deck Designers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Design Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Designers Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Earl R. Agin & Associates . . . . . . . . 107 Ember’s Custom Fireplace . . . . . . 119 Faralli Custom Kitchens & Baths . . .107 Floor Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B/C Four Seasons Sunrooms . . . . . . . . 111 Gabe Arnold Construction . . . . . . 109 Granite Transformations . . . . . . . . 121 Green Field Landscape & Design . . 107 Latina & Latina Builders . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Linen Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Lyndhurst Lumber . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Marvin Design Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Mighty Maids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Modern Classics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Nature Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Ohio Valley Group Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Opus Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Pattie Group Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Prestige Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Prudential Select Properties/ Larimar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Purdy’s Design Studio . . . . . . . . . . .76 Realty One, Adam S. Kaufman . . . . 18 Realty One, Peggy Garr . . . . . . . . . . 21 Residential Design Center . . . . . . . 115 River Creek Developers . . . . . . . . . . 89 Rug Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Sheraton Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Snow Bros. Appliances . . . . . . . . . 105 Somrak Kitchens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Stone Creek Homes . . . . . . . . . . . 115 Suntrol Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Thomas Brick Company . . . . . . . . . 87 Villa Moda Home Furnishings . . . . .87 Villas of Orange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Woodhill Supply Inc. . . . . . . . . . . .119 Yardman’s Home Improvement . . 121 Zehman-Wolf Management, LLC . . . 22 J E W I S H O R G A N I Z AT I O N S Cleveland Jewish News . . . . . . . . . . .56 Jewish Community Federation . . . . .11 LEGAL/FINANCIAL/BUSINESS Alice Rickel & Associates . . . . . . . .123 Key Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Sky Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Ultimail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 S E R V I C E D I R E C T O R Y . . . . . .144, 145 T R AV E L Action Travel Center . .

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