Best Cocktails and Mocktails — Patina Porch

Sip garden-fresh cocktails and mocktails with sunset views over the marsh at this laid-back Sandusky gathering spot.

Best New Winery — Corkscrew Taphouse Winery + Tasting Bar vs. Monarch Meadow Vineyard

Two new Ashtabula County wineries bring distinctly different personalities to Ohio’s Grand River Valley wine scene.

Best New Look — Shooters Cleveland

A Flats nightlife icon gets a fresh look, new ownership and a new menu while keeping its classic riverfront views and boat-up charm.

Best Chef — Darian Bryan

From Jamaica to Buffalo, Chef Darian Bryan is serving bold, vibrant flavors at three distinct dining experiences.

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Best Island Tiki Cruise — Put-in-Bay Floating Tiki

A six-passenger tiki boat brings laid-back cruises, island views and vacation vibes to Lake Erie.

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Ohio Vineyard’s First Cabernet Franc Harvest Wins Double Gold

He was told to wait three years, but Michael Profeta's vines at Vincent William Wine made award-winning wine in 16 months.

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Big Picture: How the Ford Tri-Motor Changed Lake Erie Aviation

Ford’s iconic Tri-Motor plane transformed air travel and made getting to Ohio’s Lake Erie islands safer and easier.

Best New Niagara Falls Attraction — Above the Roar vs. Niagara Takes Flight

Two new Niagara Falls attractions bring fresh thrills to both sides of the border. Here’s how to choose your adventure.

Best Office Space — Frank Lloyd Wright Field Office Museum

Explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s world through rare artifacts, personal letters and his vintage sports car at Erie’s new interactive museum.

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How a Cleveland-Area Designer Made This Catawba Peninsula Vacation House Feel Like Home

For a family spending summers on Ohio’s Catawba Peninsula, designer Summer Alaedeen transformed a stark, open-plan house into a comfortable retreat with clever seating, layered color and spaces designed for both entertaining and everyday family life.

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Best Breakfast Poutine — SoLo on Main in Port Stanley

A Port Stanley restaurant puts a fresh morning spin on a beloved Quebec classic.

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