Heidi and Toni Explore Cleveland

Music Box Supper Club is located on the west bank of the Flat and has two separate entertainment venues in one building.  Check out their website https://musicboxcle.com/ to see a calendar of their upcoming attractions.  You can also book private events at this venue.  The Music Box is a restaurant and it has a full service bar on both floors.  You can follow them on Facebook a...

The Cleveland Monsters are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League.  The team began playing in 2007, and they won their first Calder Cup in 2016. In this episode we talk about the rich sports history that Cleveland has, and the history behind Rocket Mortgage Field House.  We also discover and learn about other Cleveland Sports teams, and fun facts such as you can use...

The Little Birdie Wine Nest is located at 6060 Broadview Road, Parma, OH 44134.  This venue combines coffee and wine, happy hour, and grazing boards, a creative crafting corner and yoga! You can find more information about their ticketed special events and yoga classes at their website https://www.littlebirdiewinenest.com , and you can follow them on Facebook and Instagram.  We also feat...

Tower City has a very rich history and the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.  This historic building was once the second tallest building in America outside of New York City; and you can go to the 42nd Floor and see 360 degree views of Northeast Ohio.  Before you go, check out their website https://www.towercitycenter.com to see all of their current...

On this episode, Heidi and Toni head downtown to Tower City and Public Square for the 37th annual tree lighting ceremony.  It was small business Saturday and Tower City was hosting the Cleveland Bizarre with local vendors.  We recommend that you visit, Brazen by Nature by Jenn Daly. You can view her products at https://www.bznbynature.com .  Smart Cookie Skin Care by Jossett Compton...

Heidi and Toni Explore Cleveland's own West Side Market.  This market is home to many small business owners who sell local meats, dairy, breads, produce, and other fresh grocery items, as well as hot ready to eat foods.  The market is open year round Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Market is located at 1979 West 25th Street Cleveland.  You can search for specific...

This is a special edition holiday episode of Heidi and Toni Explore Cleveland Podcast!  We went to the XMAS BAR, 1052 Old River Road, on the East Bank of the Flats.  This is a festive pop-up bar that will remain Christmas until Superbowl Sunday.  After, this bar will transition to Hi-Five Sports Bar.  So grab your Christmas spirit and attire, call an Uber and head to XMAS Bar C...

Hale Farm and Village is a living history museum operated by the Western Reserve Historical Society. It is located at 2686 Oak Hill Road Bath OH. To find more information, you can visit their website at https://www.wrhs.org/plan-your-visit-hfv or follow them on social media. Heidi and Toni Explore Cleveland is produced by Heidi Johnson and  Toni Gambino; all rights reserved.  Please...

Looking for a scary good time?  Look no further than The Haunted House Restaurant located at 13463 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118.  This energetic and eclectic restaurant serves up good food, good cocktails, and Halloween themed movies while you dine.  You can find more information, such as hours, on The Haunted House Restaurant at their website https://thehauntedhouseresta...

In this episode, Toni experiences the world of racing rowing shells on the Cuyahoga river; while Heidi participates in two of the races.  The Cleveland Rowing Foundation is located at 1003 British Street Cleveland, OH 44113. The Head of the Cuyahoga rowing regatta is a once a year event, held on the 3rd Saturday in September; however, rowing on the Cuyahoga is available to anyone who wants to...

This podcast has given us the opportunity to experience Cleveland and Northeast Ohio in so many exciting ways.  Whether you have been listening to our podcast since our first episode dropped in October 2021, or if this is your first time listening, we think that you will enjoy this highlight reel of some of our adventures over this past year. For those of you who have been listening, sharing...

Collision Bend Brewing Company is a nautical themed restaurant/brewery that provides riverfront dining year round.  It is located at 1250 Old River Road, Cleveland, OH.  To find more information, you can visit their website at https://www.collisionbendbrewery.com or follow them on Facebook.   Heidi and Toni Explore Cleveland is produced by Heidi Johnson and  Toni Gambino; all r...

We recommend Funny Bus Cleveland. It is the best way to tour the city, while listening to local comedians, and learning fun facts, all while drinking adult beverages.  This is a rain or shine tour that runs from April through the end of December.  Check out their website funnybus.net , or follow them on Facebook, Instagram and You Tube for more information.  The pick up point is Col...

Lakewood Truck Park is located in Lakewood Ohio, and features both indoor and outdoor bars and rotating food trucks.  This is a kid and dog friendly environment, with plenty of both indoor and outdoor seating.  To see the schedule of events and food trucks, you can go to their website http://lakewoodtruckpark.com , or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.  They are located at 16900...

The Cleveland Garden Walk was inspired in 2010, by Jan Kious and Bobbi Reichtell who visited the Buffalo GardenWalk. In 2011, GardenWalk Cleveland was formed and today 10 different neighborhoods participates in the festivities.  This is an annual two-day, dog friendly, kid friendly, event, that we highly recommend.  You'll be inspired by local gardeners who invite you into their garden t...

In this episode, Heidi and Toni experience the 2022 Tall Ships Festival in Cleveland.  Tall Ships America is a nonprofit organization that works with tall ships operators, host ports, crew, and corporate sponsors to focus on youth education, leadership development and preservation of the maritime heritage of North America.  Although this festival only comes to Cleveland every three years...

In this episode, Heidi and Toni go back Tremont to have lunch at The Rowley Inn, located on the corner of West 11th and Rowley, across from A Christmas Story House. For  more information visit their website at https://www.therowleyinn.com . You can also follow them on Facebook and Instagram. After, we immersed ourselves in The Alice Cocktail Experience hosted by https://explorehidden.co...

Heidi and Toni visited the historic League Park, the original stadium where the Cleveland Rams, National Football League, and the Cleveland Spiders, Major League Baseball, and the Cleveland Buckeyes, the Negro American League played. It is both a museum and working baseball field that is located at E 66th Street and Lexington Ave, Cleveland, OH 44103.  For more information visit their website...

Heidi and Toni visited the beautiful Lakeview Cemetery, home of President Garfield’s resting site, Daffodil Hill and Wade Chapel.   Lakeview Cemetery is located at 12316 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106.  For more information visit their website at https://www.lakeviewcemetery.com You can also follow them on Facebook and Instagram. After, we headed to the Winking Lizard in Indepen...

Heidi and Toni had brunch at Truman's 216, a non-profit restaurant that gives back to those in need.  Truman's 216 is located at 1050 West 10th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113, in the heart of the Flats. For more information visit their website at https://www.trumans216.com.  You can also follow them on Facebook and Instagram.  After brunch, we headed to The International Women's Air an...

The Cleveland History Center is two museums in one, and it features the one and only Euclid Beach Carousel!  This six acre museum is located in University Circle and is within walking distance to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.  Everyone in the family will find something of interest in this museum, from shoes worn by Lebron James, to information on Elliot Ness, beautiful outdoor...

If you enjoy drinking beer and learning about Cleveland history, we recommend heading to Ohio City to tour the Great Lakes Brewing Company.  If you would rather just grab a bite to eat, go to their restaurant.  Trust us you will not be disappointed. For more information visit their website at https://www.greatlakesbrewing.com .  You can follow GLBC on Facebook and Instagram. &n...

Looking for something amazing to do that won't break the bank? We recommend spending the day at the Cleveland Museum of Art.  Trust us you will not be disappointed.  This museum offers culture, history and education all in one, and it is FREE.  It is definitely a must see!    For information visit their website at https://www.clevelandart.org    You can foll...

Warning: This episode is sure to active your sweet tooth!  We went to Chocolate Fest and indulged in chocolate, chocolate martini's, chocolate samples and pizza!  Later, Toni goes to Barrio for the first time, and finally gets that jalapeno margarita! It was a beautiful night in the city, and we had an amazing time.   For information on future Taste of Cle events, follow them on Fac...