Rick Albaugh
ELECTRICAL DESIGNER

Rick's Cleveland Recommendation: A bike ride on the Towpath Trail.

Tom Adomaitis CPA
CONTROLLER

Tom's Cleveland Recommendation: Stone Mad pub on W. 65th St for some libations, then run across the street to Il Rione for some amazing wood-fired pizza.

Steve Angus RA
ARCHITECT

Steve's Cleveland Recommendation: Ty Fun Thai Bistro or Lucky's Cafe in Tremont.

Nick Anello
DESIGNER

Nick's Cleveland Recommendation: Mahall's in Lakewood is a Cleveland gem. The perfect place to go bowling, dancing, see a concert, or grab a bite to eat. Order the chicken and waffles during Sunday brunch and don't look back.

Mark Benton LEED AP
SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Mark’s Cleveland Recommendation: League Park. Opened in 1891 with Cy Young’s first pitch, the stadium was the home of the Cleveland Indians until 1946 and the location of many memorable events: The only unassisted triple play in a world series game, the place where Joe DiMaggio’s 56 game hitting streak was stopped and the site of Babe Ruth’s 500^th home run. After decades of neglect, the ballpark was restored in 2011 and is now the home of the Baseball Heritage Museum.

Jill Berris NCIDQ
INTERIOR DESIGNER

Jill's Cleveland Recommendation: Dinner and drinks at Literary Tavern in Tremont! It's a cozy neighborhood spot serving amazing food and is open late. Follow this up with a beer at the local dive bar Hotz Cafe.

Jack Bialosky Jr. FAIA, IIDA, LEED AP
SENIOR PRINCIPAL

Jack’s Cleveland Recommendation: Sulphur Springs picnic area South Chagrin Reservation Cleveland Metroparks.

Jen Brennan NCIDQ, IIDA, LEED GA
ASSOCIATE

Jen’s Cleveland Recommendation: Visit the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and tell the Egyptian Fruit Bats I said hi! Afterward, head over to Edison’s Pizza for the best slice in Cleveland.

Kaitlyn Boniecki ASSOC. AIA
DESIGNER

Kaitlyn's Cleveland Recommendation: Take a walk in any of the historic neighborhoods in Cleveland - Shaker, Lakewood, Tremont, etc. There's so much charming character in the city and it's a great way to spend an evening!

Kim Boyles
OFFICE MANAGER

Kim's Cleveland Recommendation: Whiskey Island is the place to be in the summer! Bands every weekend, beautiful Lake Erie scenery and boats! Lots of boats! Small eatery as well!

Larissa Burlij AIA, LEED AP
SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Larissa's Cleveland recommendation: Brunch at Juneberry Table. Chef Karen Small is one of Cleveland's hidden treasures.

Jamie Cairns
SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Jamie's Cleveland Recommendation: Cleveland Metropark's East 55th Street Marina—Great restaurant and relaxing views!

Jill Christoff ASSOC. AIA, NCIDQ
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL | SENIOR DESIGNER

 Jill’s Cleveland Recommendation: Check out Public Square, it’s a great spot for people-watching, special events, and kids love running through the fountain!

Travis Clarke ASSOC. AIA
ASSOCIATE | DESIGNER

Travis' Cleveland Recommendation: Salt+ and Third Friday at West 78th St. Studios.

Ray Corby RA
SENIOR ASSOCIATE | SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Ray's Cleveland Recommendation: Visit any of the many great parks in the area for a stress-relieving getaway. I especially recommend Headlands Beach to get that vacation feel with just a short drive.

Ben Crabtree RA, LEED AP
SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Ben’s Cleveland Recommendation: Visit any of the institutions the surround Wade Oval in University Circle, you can’t go wrong and there’s no shortage of great restaurants in that area when you’ve had your fill of Cleveland’s cultural riches (which it serves up in ample Midwestern portions).

David Craun RA, LEED AP
PRINCIPAL | DIRECTOR OF DESIGN

David’s Cleveland Recommendation: Mabel's BBQ on E 4th Street before a game and order the Clevelander

Hallie Crouch ASSOC. AIA
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL | DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY

Hallie’s Cleveland Recommendation: Felice’s Happy Hour, then a restored classic film at the Cinematheque.

Kelly Deak
DESIGNER

Kelly's Cleveland Recommendation: Visit Urban Planting if you're looking to expand your plant collection, then visit Brewdog for beer and dinner with a view!

Paul Deutsch RA, LEED AP
PRINCIPAL | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Paul’s Cleveland Recommendation: Take an aerial tour of the city when the fall colors are at their peak. It will give you a whole new appreciation for the ‘Forest City’.

Nick Dilisio RA, LEED AP BD+C, REVIT CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCIATE

Nick’s Cleveland Recommendation: Take a ride on the tow path or a river walk at South Chagrin Metroparks. You also won't regret getting a slice of pizza at Vero in Cleveland Heights.

Seth Duke AIA
ARCHITECT

Seth's Cleveland Recommendation: Grab a trio of guacamoles and a trio of margaritas from Momocho in Ohio City. Grab some biscuits from Roaming Biscuit at Tyler Village. Try a new sandwich and pastry from Larder Delicatessen in Hingetown. Get caffeinated at Phoenix Coffee (multiple locations), Rising Star Coffee (multiple locations), or Six Shooter Coffee (Collinwood). And wash it all down with a donut from Brewnuts in Gordon Square.

Ted Ferringer AIA, LEED GA
SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Ted’s Cleveland Recommendation: Karaoke at Tina’s Night Club followed by a late night chili-cheese-slaw dogs at Old Fashion Hot Dog Inn (RIP Steve’s Lunch).

Chelsey Finnimore AIGA, SEGD
ASSOCIATE | SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER | DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA

Chelsey's Cleveland recommendation: Weekend brunch at the Beachland Ballroom.

Brandon Garrett
PRINCIPAL

Brandon’s Cleveland Recommendation: Lakewood Food Scene – Roxu Fusion, Sarita a Restaurant, and Forage Public House to name a few.

John Guzik RA, LEED AP BD+C
SENIOR ASSOCIATE | DIRECTOR OF SUSTAINABILITY

John’s Cleveland Recommendation:  You’ve got to spend some time at Edgewater Beach.  The sun, the surf, the Cleveland skyline… and a pretty cool Bialosky-designed beach house.  We’re keeping it a green city on a blue lake.

Aaron Hill AIA, LEED AP BD+C
PRINCIPAL

Aaron’s Cleveland Recommendation: Your best day in Cleveland starts with a run through the MetroParks and up the Fort Hill Steps for a stunning view of the Rocky River.

Jonathan Holland RA
ARCHITECT

Jonathan's Cleveland Recommendation: Visit Rockefeller Park Greenhouse for a romantic lunch date.

Dave Hood PE
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL

Dave's Cleveland Recommendation: A Guardians game with the family.

Bruce Horton RA LEED AP BD+C, CSI, CDT
PRINCIPAL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Bruce’s Cleveland Recommendation: Edgewater Beach—on summer evenings get some ice cream from the beach house and watch the sunset from one of the porch swings under the walkway.

Mike Huston PE, CEM, CBCP, LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP ID+C
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL

Mike's Cleveland Recommendation: In spring & summer you can't go wrong with a trip to the zoo either during the day, or for one of their special events (the asian lantern festival, boo at the zoo, etc). In the fall & winter head to Patterson Fruit Farm for some hot apple cider, fresh apples and sledding at Orchard Hills Park behind the farm. Finally you can't go wrong with some sweet treats from Malley's anytime of year.

Jeff Jasinski RA, LEED GA
ASSOCIATE

Jeff's Cleveland Recommendation: The towpath trail that was fairly recently completed along the west bank of the flats offers some of the most unique perspectives of the city/bridges while providing an up-close and personal experience with the industrial processes that shaped the city. It also happens to link some great bars where you can celebrate the end of your journey.

Hritik Kotak
MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Hritik's Cleveland Recommendation: Check out FWD Day & Night club for some EDM action throughout the summer! They always have some really exciting events planned.

Ben Kweller ASSOC. AIA
DESIGNER

Ben's Cleveland Recommendation: Grab a delicious pizza at Cent's Pizza + Goods on Lorain Ave. in Ohio City. Go during the summer and enjoy their secluded back patio.

Peggy Lipscomb RA, LEED GA, CSI, CDT, CCS
SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Peggy’s Cleveland Recommendation: Foodhisattva Cafe, in Cleveland Heights, creates Asian fusion take-out: all super fresh, all from scratch, all vegan!

Andrew McManus
ASSOCIATE | DESIGNER

Andrew's Cleveland Recommendation: Have a hot drink and snack at 5 Points Coffee & Tea, nestled in the middle of the very pleasant neighborhood of Westpark. Great friendly atmosphere along with live music on the weekends.

Jyae McWilson
DESIGNER

Brian Meng RA, LEED AP
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL

Brian’s Cleveland Recommendation: Get outside and explore the Metroparks to find a new treasures and a deeper appreciation for nature.

Sam Meyer LEED AP ID+C
ASSOCIATE | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Sam's Cleveland Recommendation: Breads and Beyond Bakery in Parma: the best cinnamon rolls in all of Cleveland!

Mark Olson RA, LEED BD+C
PRINCIPAL

Mark’s Cleveland Recommendation: Cast a fly upon Rocky River’s first ripple and hang on.

Ryan Parsons RA, LEED BD+C
SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Ryan’s Cleveland Recommendation: Mitchell’s Ice Cream any time of year!

George Pasiadis PE
ASSOCIATE

George's Cleveland Recommendation: Bar 32 at the Hilton Cleveland Hotel has some of the best lake views. Stop by for dinner or happy hour in the summer and also see an awesome sunset over the lake!

Raviraj Patel EIT
ASSOCIATE | ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Raviraj's Cleveland Recommendation: An evening walk at Edgewater Beach and weekend at Flats.

Chris Persons RA
ASSOCIATE

Chris' Cleveland Recommendation: Grab a nitro cold brew coffee from Scoot! on the west side.

Paul Rossetti
ASSOCIATE | DESIGNER

Paul's Cleveland Recommendation: Edisons Pizza Kitchen is a unique experience with delicious food.

Ethan Rothermel RA
ARCHITECT

Ethan's Cleveland Recommendation: Eat your way through Asiatown making sure to stop as Superior Pho, and catch a concert at the iconic Agora Theater.

Richard Rozewski IIDA
INTERIOR DESIGNER

Richard's Cleveland Recommendation: Check out the nationally ranked (#2), Cleveland Museum of, Art on Wednesday evening for a meditative experience. Follow it up with an authentically French l'aperitif at L'abatros just a few steps away.

Christy Schalmo RA, NCIDQ
ASSOCIATE

Christy’s Cleveland Recommendation: Traveling a bit south of Cleveland is worth it for this perfect summer night meal: a burger at Swenson’s drive-in and delicious homemade ice cream at Handel’s - chocolate peanut butter ripple is the best!

Samantha Smith-Witt
MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Paul Taylor RA
PRINCIPAL

Paul’s Cleveland Recommendation: Lakeview Cemetery in the spring.  It is as much an arboretum, park, horticultural garden, and sanctuary as it is a cemetery. 

Sandy Tilberg NCIDQ, WELL AP
SENIOR ASSOCIATE | SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER

Sandy's Cleveland Recommendation: When people think about fantastic hotel design, their mind probably doesn’t jump to Cleveland, but the Arcade is considered to be one of the best hotel lobbies in the world. Take a stroll and enjoy this gem!

Kaitlyn Tomshack
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Tracy Sciano Vajskop IIDA, NCIDQ, LEED AP ID+C
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL

Tracy’s Cleveland Recommendation: Check out a Guardians game at Progressive Field on a fireworks night (although I still refer to it as “The Jake”). Get downtown early and walk around East 4th Street and Gateway Plaza to get in the spirit. If you ever get the opportunity, don’t miss a chance to see the game from a dugout suite – it’s a unique experience, and you get to heckle the other team!

El Walker
INTERIOR DESIGN INTERN

Kate Walker LEED GA, NCIDQ, FITWELL AMBASSADOR, WELL AP
ASSOCIATE

Kate's Cleveland Recommendation: Enjoy a bike ride on the Towpath Trail and stop at the Boston Mills Visitor Center for a picnic lunch.

Matt Walsh
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Emily Williams AIA
PLANNER, ARCHITECT

Emily's Cleveland Recommendation: Explore Cleveland's local art scene at Third Fridays at 78th Street Studios and then head over to Edgewater Park to watch the sun set over the lake!