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Light up the Holidays with JTS Landscaping ARTICLE BY ERIN BAKA | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JTS LANDSCAPING

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JTS Landscaping, a trusted landscaping company in Seville with over 25 years of experience, is known for its year-round commitment to maintaining and enhancing outdoor spaces. While they excel at seasonal clean-ups to prepare properties for the changing seasons, their unique offerings extend far beyond the typical landscaping company. In addition to services like debris removal, pruning, weeding and mulching, JTS Landscaping specializes in creating customized outdoor spaces with features such as seasonal decorating, lighting, water features and hardscapes like patios and retaining walls. Their comprehensive approach caters to both residential and commercial properties, with a strong focus on providing top-notch service, innovation and consistency. With over 12,000 completed projects, JTS Landscaping is the go-to choice for those seeking to transform and maintain their outdoor environments. What sets JTS Landscaping apart, according to Kristin Bishop, manager of seasonal décor and design, is their exceptional expertise in holiday light services. As the seasons change, they have the creative flair and technical know-how to illuminate your outdoor spaces with enchanting holiday light displays and themed decorations. Kristin says, “Whether it's the warmth of a festive winter wonderland, the vibrant colors of a Fall pumpkin-filled front porch or simple seasonal color coverings, JTS Landscaping can transform your property into a holiday-themed showcase that leaves a lasting impression on guests and passersby alike.” Their attention to detail and commitment to making each holiday season special adds a unique touch to their comprehensive landscaping services, ensuring that your outdoor space is not only well-maintained but also a source of delight and celebration throughout.

JTS Landscaping's holiday light services encompass a stunning array of features designed to transform your property into a holiday wonderland. It all begins with the graceful illumination of your roof lines, where skilled technicians delicately outline the architectural beauty of your home or building with a captivating display of lights to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Moving to your landscape, trees and shrubs come alive as branches and foliage are wrapped in twinkling lights, turning your greenery into a festive spectacle. For added depth and brilliance, ground stakes adorned with vibrant, colorful lights are strategically placed throughout your lawn or garden. Finally, beautifully crafted wreaths are fixed to doors, windows and other prominent areas, and lighted porch pots, seasonal greenery and enchanting lights are added to your entryway. The combination of lights and decor sets a festive tone and welcomes all who visit. With attention to detail and a commitment to creating a magical holiday atmosphere, JTS Landscaping's team ensures that every aspect of your outdoor space is transformed into a scene of holiday wonder and delight. Moreover, their seasonal services are not just a fleeting display. They are a festive transformation that extends from mid-September through the Christmas holiday season. When the holiday festivities come to an end, JTS Landscaping takes care of the storage, preserving your customized service for the following year. It's a comprehensive and worry-free approach that allows you to enjoy the holidays without the hassle of decorating and maintenance. "Behind the scenes, our dedicated holiday crew plays an integral role in bringing your vision to life," says Kristin. “Our holiday crew boasts exceptional talents, including Zeke Flegel, our rooftop light installation expert, and Richard McIe, our in-house CONTINUED >

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“Behind the scenes, our dedicated holiday crew plays an integral role in bringing your vision to life.” light installer for trees and shrubbery. Their dedication ensures that your property shines with the splendor of the season, and we're grateful for their contributions to making your holidays truly special.” JTS's commitment to personalized maintenance, from bulb replacements to storage, ensures a stress-free and

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The Aviator Event Center & Pub in Cleveland is Off to a Great Start ARTICLE BY EMILY SHEA PHOTOGRAPHY BY THE AVIATOR

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The Aviator Event Center & Pub, located in the former home of 100th Bomb Group, recently celebrated one year in business. This first year was pertinent to establishing The Aviator as a premier restaurant and venue space, and we know it's just one of many more to come. If you haven't been to The Aviator yet (or you have been but want an update on all of its exciting details), we're dishing out the need-to-knows about this stunning facility and why it's one of our favorite places in Northeast Ohio. The Aviator overlooks the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, providing guests with stunning runway views and a dining experience fit for royalty. Between its incredible views, dazzling fixtures, luxe decor and elegant furniture, The Aviator's level of sophistication is unmatched. There's simply nothing else in the area that compares to its novelty, modernism and avant-garde touches.

THE EVENT SPACES The Aviator has four unique venues — the magnificent Flight Event Space, the versatile Gabriella's Space, the charming Maria's Place and the stately Sophia's Room. As you may suspect, the Flight Event Space offers spectacular views of the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Additionally, this space has the capacity to accommodate up to 400 guests and includes a ravishing white marble dance floor — it's the quintessential wedding venue. Gabriella's Space is also quite impressive. It can accommodate up to 120 guests and is the perfect place for baby showers, bridal showers, weddings, corporate events and more. Both Maria's Place and Sophia's Room are smaller — Maria's Place can accommodate up to 70 guests and Sophia's Room up to 40. Both spaces offer a more intimate experience. CONTINUED >

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THE PUB AND ROOFTOP BAR The Aviator's Pub offers a modern twist on your favorites from the former 100th Bomb Group. Think — all-American appetizers, exquisite entreés and delectable desserts. Some of our favorite items on the dinner menu include the Butter Grilled Salmon, Aviator Mac and Fancy Smash. Plus, if you go for brunch, you must order the Jack Frost Crispy French Toast featuring glazed and corn flake-crusted Jack Frost donuts, chantilly cream, fresh strawberries and Ohio maple syrup. The rooftop bar is Cleveland's hottest spot to hang out. It provides premier views of the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and a swank ambiance. Whether for a date night with your honey or a girl's night out — it's the place to go for an epic experience. Menu items at the rooftop bar include contemporary American dishes — like monumental burgers and decadent desserts — as well as handcrafted cocktails, wine and beer. One of our favorite menu items — a rooftop exclusive — is the Hawaiian Smash — a smash burger crafted with American cheese, barbecue ham and "cowboy candy" on a brioche bun. We also love the Ohio Buckeye Cannoli with peanut butter cream, a chocolate-drizzled shell and roasted peanut crumble.

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In addition to its stellar event space, restaurant and bar, The Aviator is a mustvisit business because it's owned by Medina County native Khadar Sousso. He says, "We have been very fortunate to come into Cleveland at a time when event needs are at an all-time high. It has been an amazing ride so far. We are blessed with a great team of professionals to make it all happen. The excitement continues to grow!" Khadar is excited to begin hosting more events at The Aviator like themed dinners, brunches and parties. Additionally, he says that expansion is on the horizon. Ready to learn more about The Aviator, how to book your event or make a reservation? Visit AviatorCle.com for more information. The Aviator is located at 20920 Brookpark Rd., Cleveland. NOVEMB ER 2 0 2 3 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/ME DI N AC O UN T Y

G i v e Yo u r F i r e p l a c e a Fresh New Look THE FIREPLACE YOU WANT FROM THE EXPERTS YOU NEED AT THE PLACE IN MEDINA ARTICLE BY VALERIE HAZLETT PHOTOGRAPHY BY THE PLACE

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I USED TO LOVE MY WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE, BUT NOW I NEVER USE IT. Homeowners using a wood burning fireplace recognize the struggle required for fires: cut or purchase wood, season, stack and store — watch out for rodents in there! Then keep dry, haul inside, and find a way to get it started. While the fire burns, keep adding and rearranging wood hoping smoke doesn’t fill your house. And then, after all that, you get to clean the ashes and chimney. You are left with a few moments of enjoyment while most heat is lost up the chimney resulting in net heat loss. No wonder fireplaces sit dormant.

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It’s a question heard every year about this time: “What are the best wines to serve with Thanksgiving dinner?” “In my early days in the wine business, the answer was pretty cut and dried because it was all based on the assumption that you had a turkey that came out of the oven that was dry, and so you’re almost guaranteed to need something with a little bit of sweetness to it to help balance that out,” James Lewis says. James is a sommelier who has been in the wine business for more than 26 years. “I’d recommend a sweet or off-dry Riesling or Gewürztraminer. Something that will help with that dry meat that you’re about to choke down.” But now, with all the ways people are preparing the big bird, he says that conversation has become a lot more interesting and fun. “People are frying turkeys, which come out really moist and delicious. They’re smoking turkeys and they’re doing them on the grill,” James says. “Now, when I’m asked that question, I always ask how the turkey is going to be cooked because any given preparation is going to call for something a little bit different. “If you’re deep frying it, it’s going to come out very moist with a fair bit of fat, so you need something that’s going to cut through that. So you can go with a dry white, you can do a dry Riesling, or you could try a French Chardonnay, which typically doesn’t have that big, rich mouthfeel that California Chardonnay would have. It’s crisper and cleaner with high acidity.” For those who prefer red wines, James says that a fried or smoked turkey can handle something a bit bolder and full-bodied. “Try something like a Pinot Noir. It’s not at all heavyhanded. When I’m talking about red wines, and

I talk about heavy-handed or big—Cabernet is big and full-bodied. I call it the linebacker of the wine world. Then you’ve got Pinot Noir, which is more about balance and elegance. So, if Cabernet is a linebacker, Pinot Noir would be the ballerina. They’re both athletes, but with different approaches to athletics, so they have different approaches to your palate. Cabernet is big, dry, and highly tannic, so you might serve a Cabernet or Malbec if you’re having a steak for Thanksgiving, but you wouldn’t want to do that with a turkey. “With a turkey,” James continues, “you want something that’s going to have a little more acidity, less tannins, and medium body; not that big mouth-filling richness. You can do a Beaujolais or an old-world Italian Sangiovese, which tends to be a very food-friendly wine.” Somewhere in between might be a soft, flirty rosé. And rosé wine seems to be having a moment. “Rosé was always thought of as a summer wine, but people are now drinking it year-round. It’s an excellent choice to go with turkey.” What about bubbles? “I almost hesitate to answer that because it’s kind of the easy answer. You can drink Champagne or sparkling with anything because of that really bright acidity. Especially if you have a fried bird, a Prosecco or sparkling wine is going to cut right through that fattiness and balance it out really nicely.” If you’re hosting a tableful of friends and family this year, James says it’s easy to bring together a collection of wines that will please the crowd. “If you do one bottle of sparkling, whether it’s white or rosé, a bottle of dry white, a bottle of rosé, and a bottle of medium-bodied red, you’ve got something to cover just about anybody’s preference.”

“If you do one bottle of sparkling, whether it’s white or rosé, a bottle of dry white, a bottle of rosé, and a bottle of medium-bodied red, you’ve got something to cover just about anybody’s preference.”

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What if I’m serving ham this year? “Lots of people have ham for Thanksgiving, right? It’s very traditional to pair ham and Pinot. But again, you can get creative. You can do a Grenache, you can do a Beaujolais…really, any of those medium-bodied reds will be delicious.”

What about dessert? “If you’re having pumpkin pie for dessert, I would go with something like a tawny port. The spiciness of the pie combined with that kind of nuttiness and caramel notes of a tawny port? Lovely. And it would work with an apple pie as well.”

How much should I spend on a bottle of wine? “That’s kind of an impossible question to answer because wine is so incredibly subjective. That said, I’m a firm believer that there is an absolute ocean of delicious wine in that $15–$25 retail price point. If you go to your wine shop and tell them you’re looking for a nice off-dry Riesling for around $20, they should be able to find you something that’ll work really well. There’s no reason to break the bank.” James Lewis is a sommelier who has been in the wine business for more than 26 years, and he and his wife, Nancie own Crush Wine Bar in Castle Rock Colorado.

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