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  • is so unmiserable it hurts.
  • is the city that sleeps just the right amount.
  • is plum happy to be here.
  • loves Taco Tuesdays.
  • is a bothsider.
  • bikes to work every day. Yes, even in winter.
  • doesn't get cold in winter, just awesome.
  • plays by the lake.
  • loves CLE Critical Mass.
  • would love to see a Euclid Beach Park rebirth.
  • can't get enough of one of the world's best orchestras.
  • = way rad.
  • has no grassy knoll (but some pretty incredible Metroparks).
  • loves plums.
  • wants a bratwurst from the West Side Market.
  • was made in 216. Really.
  • is so happy city enthusiasm has made the Cleveland Marathon a race to be reckoned with.
  • doesn't know if $2-burger night at Muldoon's can be beat for a sweet Thursday tradition.
  • thinks the river caught fire just to get your attention.
  • appreciates enthusiasm.
  • hearts long walks on wholly underrated beaches.
  • will try Lake Erie surfing this fall.
  • would host the Olympics, but is a little busy right now.
  • would never be a free agent.
  • loves you too.
  • is home.
  • can't pick a best pizza because they're all pretty damned good.
  • enjoys having all four seasons.
  • plays outside in winter and summer.
  • rides a bike to work.
  • needs to visit A Christmas Story house (again) this year.
  • understands there's so much yet to do.
  • loves it here.
  • high-fives others who love it here too.
  • gets the veggie dog with chorizo chili.
  • enjoys rainy days at the art museum.
  • thinks Ian Hunter rocks as well.
  • believes in the power of innerburbs, uptowns and downtowns.
  • gets excited whenever How I Met Your Mother refers to Ted's NEO origins.
  • believes Liz Lemon actually does heart Cleveland as much as we do.
  • wouldn't mind the return of streetcars.
  • loves to travel the world and then come home to the best place in it.
  • owns, perhaps, too many shirts that mention a love for the city.
  • could probably make a killer plum pudding.
  • always knows which way is north.
  • is really pumped about Collinwood and Gordon Square going awesome.
  • likes to ride the bus all over town.
  • has so much to say.
  • should be in movies, don't you think?
  • will host a bread-pudding tour of Cleveland this fall.
  • has never been to a wig shop, but could tell you where to find one.
  • has a big lake as its backyard.
  • can totally swim to Canada.
  • kayaks the Cuyahoga.
  • wants to make you so freakin' unmiserable you cry. Happy tears.
  • loves Boston cream pie and plans to spark the 2012 revolution that changes its name.
  • feels a little too happy about Presti's bringing back doughnuts.
  • puts the eastside-westside battle aside.
  • crosses the river.
  • sees smart people.
  • has access to some pretty serious health care.
  • doesn't have to pretend getting ripped off on rent is OK.
  • loves architecture.
  • is home to an impressive collection of universities and other higher ed institutions.
  • digs a grid system.
  • loves all of NEO equally. Mostly.
  • thinks you choose to be happy (or not).
  • believes in the magic of a good bread pudding.
  • feels no shame in loving polka.
  • has been to the Cleveland-style Polka Hall of Fame.
  • hearts polkamaster DJ Kishka.

Cleveland Playlist

Cleveland Playlist #4: Jarrod Zickefoose

May 8, 20120

From recording studios, to labels, to poster artists, to instrument manufacturers, Cleveland Kitchen's Jarrod Zickefoose believes everything a musician needs is right here in Northeast Ohio. Not to mention the

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Cleveland playlist #3: Brandon Vulpitta

April 4, 20120

Brandon Vulpitta admits he's not a musician; he's just a fan. His CLE playlist — including tunes by Cloud Nothings, HotChaCha, Herzog, JJ Magazine, Uno Lady and a few others

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Cleveland playlist #2: Ryan Kelly

December 14, 20110

Next in the Cleveland playlist series: Ryan Kelly, who plays drums in Seafair and has been in Cleveland bands Unsparing Sea, Novallos and Martha Dumptruck. He grew up listening to

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Cleveland playlist #1: John Panza

November 29, 20110

I was loving on some local music a few weeks ago when a few unmiserable Clevelanders suggested I share some local tunes. Instead of always giving you what's in my

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Fab Times With Your Fam

Won’t you take me to… Asiatown?

May 16, 20120

Don’t lie: you didn’t realize until a couple years ago that Cleveland even had an Asiatown. Don’t mistake this neighborhood for your average Chinatown in some other city. We’re talking

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Bikes, chili, polka: oh my!

April 27, 20120

Oh my, indeed. So. It's happened. The ultimate convergence of my favorite things. It's Critical Mass, Respect the Bike (side of Tweed Ride on Saturday, please), Palookafest and Polka Happy

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Five ways to be sporty

April 20, 20120

Cavaliers are done. Indians are out of town. And the NFL draft is still about a week away (Trent Richardson, anyone?). Well, sporty spice, sporting times around Northeast Ohio just

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A very local weekend

February 10, 20120

We're getting super serious about local awesomeness this weekend — from mom-and-pop shopping to music defense, handmade Valentine's gifts and a college station radiothon benefit concert. Stay tuned for more

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Won’t you take me to… Asiatown?

May 16, 20120

Don’t lie: you didn’t realize until a couple years ago that Cleveland even had an Asiatown. Don’t mistake this neighborhood for your average Chinatown in some other city. We’re talking

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Evenings and tours in Ohio City

May 16, 20120

While the 60-beds-with-fab-view Cleveland Hostel doesn't open until summer 2012, you can sneak a preview at this Weekend in Ohio City. The Evening in Ohio on Saturday and Sunday's home

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Run, cheer, eat: Ultimate 2012 Cleveland Marathon Preview

May 15, 20120

With five Cleveland runners/bloggers on staff, Salty Running loves our unmiserable city! And Salty is super stoked to kick off Marathon Week in CLE by helping you enjoy the most

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Cleveland Playlist #4: Jarrod Zickefoose

May 8, 20120

From recording studios, to labels, to poster artists, to instrument manufacturers, Cleveland Kitchen's Jarrod Zickefoose believes everything a musician needs is right here in Northeast Ohio. Not to mention the

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