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Ohio City - Photo Bob Perkoski

Necessity compelled early Clevelanders to live close to their food source; desire is what's driving today's urban pioneers.

Just shy of a century old, the West Side Market still has the power to nourish an entire corner of the city. As Cleveland continues its path toward culinary nirvana, Ohio City is providing much of the steam. Dubbed the Market District, the area surrounding the West Side Market continues to add new bars, restaurants, cafes and even a brewery to those that already exist.

One of Cleveland's oldest neighborhoods, this densely populated settlement features brick-paved lanes, restored 19th-century homes, and nearly all of Cleveland's B&Bs. Inhabited both by urban hipsters and grizzled old-timers, it is not uncommon to hear the cockle-doodle-do of a neighbor's yard bird.

The folks at Cottage Living magazine loved their visit to Ohio City so much, they selected it as one of their "Top 10 Cottage Communities."

Ohio City Features

entrepreneurs riding road to success thanks to growing bike-based economy

Lee Chilcote Thursday, June 06, 2013

As cities continue to become more bike-friendly, new bike-based businesses are springing up to support the movement. These bike-centric businesses are both banking on and promoting a growing interest in riding, and in the process they are boosting their cities' economies.

pets with benefits: how urban chickens are helping to build community

Douglas Trattner Thursday, June 06, 2013

It's been four years since Cleveland began allowing residents to keep chickens and one year for Cleveland Heights. Rather than the chicken-induced apocalypse predicted by some vocal critics, neither city has experienced any significant issues. In fact, chickens are improving communities in unexpected ways.

meals on wheels: local food truck scene keeps on rollin'

Erin O'Brien Thursday, May 23, 2013

East, West, North and South -- it's getting easier and easier to score a hot, fresh and delicious meal from a food truck. In just three years' time, the Cleveland food truck scene has zoomed from 0 to 60, with dozens of rigs scattered all over town. Here's a little help finding them.

signs of life: a slideshow of great bar and grill signs

Bob Perkoski Thursday, May 16, 2013

A great sign does more than announce a business name and brand; it welcomes all who see it into the establishment. Fresh Water photographer Bob Perkoski has a soft spot for attractive bar and restaurant signs, and here's a slideshow of some of his favorites.

walk this way: cle's most pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods

Joe Baur Thursday, May 16, 2013

According to Walk Score, Downtown, University Circle and Ohio City rank as the three most pedestrian friendly neighborhoods in Cleveland. What makes these neighborhoods so walkable? And more important: What can we do to make other areas more friendly to residents who prefer to walk and ride than drive?

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