North Collinwood all over Cleveland Magazine!

Have you seen the January issue of Cleveland Magazine? You know the one I am talking about. The issue with fetching Monica Potter on the cover?

Well, they should have renamed this month’s issue North Collinwood Magazine with all the references to our neighborhood inside. Missed it? Here is our page-by-page guide to all things North Collinwood in the issue:

First of all, the cover story (pages 68-71)! Monica Potter grew up right here in North Collinwood on Overlook Park Drive. Before moving to Los Angeles to pursue her career, Monica lived on Dorchester as well.

Monica also had some very kind things to say about the neighborhood on page 71. Monica is quoted as saying about her childhood in North Collinwood, “That was the best place in the world to grow up. It was like a dram, that street. You drove down it, and nothing else existed anywhere else – just hardworking people, big families, struggling. We all looked out for each other, and we’re all still friends to this day. It was a real community.”

That not enough for you? How about our scoring two of 2009’s Most Interesting People? On page 82, Shoparooni owners, Marlee and Steve Brown, are discussed. Want to meet these local celebrities? Well, shop Shoparooni located at 15813 Waterloo Road.

North Collinwood also boasts two of Cleveland’s top children’s entertainers. Longtime Jackpot Festival and Gaming employee Aaron Bonk is highlighted on page 98, while longtime John’s Fun House employee Jeff Reid is interviewed on page 102. (Both stores are located on East 185th Street.)

Not exactly in the neighborhood, but darn close is Americano. This new bistro is located nearby in Bratenahl and a strong review of the restaurant is located on page 54.

We want to thank the writers and editors at Cleveland Magazine for all the great reporting on the cool people and places that, when combined, make North Collinwood the greatest place to see a sunset!