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Cleveland's White Flower Cake Shoppe in Cleveland (Beachwood area) produces cakes and other goodies that are nothing short of breathtaking. From decadent gourmet cupcakes to delightfully-droolworthy brownies to cakes that are true works of art, the White Flower Cake Shoppe is legendary when it comes to baked goods.

White Flower's wedding and special occasion cakes are perhaps the most visually appealing-- intricate works of art made of high-quality flour, sugar and other pertinent ingredients. The fondant cakes, which are covered in a sweet, edible covering that can be dyed in hundreds of colors, feature amazing designs, vivid hues and shapes that will have you do a double-take.

Famous for their purse cakes, White Flower makes edible creations that are easily mistaken for the real thing. Homemade buttercream frosting, chocolate ganache and other icings and fillings (the raspberry filling with vanilla buttercream icing is my personal favorite) are available as well.
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Cleveland State University is a public research facility located in downtown Cleveland. A student body of about 16,500 makes it one of  the largest higher-education facility in the Cleveland metro area. This urban public research university is located on busy Euclid Avenue.

With more than 70 undergraduate majors, 27 master's programs, 6 doctoral degrees and two law degrees, Cleveland State University is the college of choice for many local students. The university has eight school units, including the Fenn College of Engineering, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Nance College of Business Administration, College of Science, College of Education and Human Services, Maxine Goodman Levine College of Urban Affairs and the College of Graduate Studies. For a complete listing of available degree programs, click here.

Famous Cleveland State University graduates include Clevelan

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There are few things that exist in the world that can elicit quick smiles from even the most depressed of individuals, and cupcakes are certainly one of them. Sweet, fluffy, colorful icing mountains topped with rainbow sprinkles, crumbled candy or cookie pieces, chocolate shavings or glittery sugar are the Prozac of baked goods. Somehow, cupcakes manage to part even the deepest seas of tears, if only for a moment.

If you're in Cleveland, no one is as proficient at providing sunshiny-deliciousness to hungry patrons as Tremont's "A Cookie & A Cupcake" bakery. From light, airy buttercream to smooth, rich chocolate ganache, A Cookie & A Cupcake has all of their decadent treats covered (pun intended).

Stop on in and enjoy one of their famous cupcakes for just $2.50 a pop. With flavors like traditional vanilla or chocolate buttercream, red velvet with cream cheese icing, lemon with raspberry filling, peanut butter lovers, strawberry custard, apple with br

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When you walk into Corbo's Italian Bakery in famous Little Italy, you can't help but feel a little bit nostalgic. Even if you've never been there before, the sights of decadent cassata cake and smells of Italian almond cookies tantalize the mind in the most joyous of ways-- and that's not even considering the effects this landmark bakery has on one's salivary glands. When you pass through the threshold, you just can't help but feel like a little kid again.

I've been coming to Corbo's since I was a little girl. My grandfather would occasionally take me into Corbo's for a cannoli or an eclair. He'd watch as my eyes lit up with sheer delight as I eyed up the display cases, which were filled with cassata cake slices, dozens of varieties of Italian cookies, fruit tarts and cheesecakes. When he'd ask what I wanted, I'd let him know that I wanted it all-- I'd point to the colorful napoleans, the sweet coconut bars and of course those famous mini cream puffs, which always seemed to

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Do you remember playing with G.I. Joes when you were little? How about Treasure Trolls? Lite Brite? Did you ever play with your Rainbow Brite or Teddy Ruxpin while munching on fruity wax soda bottles, candy buttons or candy cigarettes (before they had their name changed to "candy sticks")? If these kinds of things bring back rushing memories of your childhood, you'll be thrilled to take a trip down memory lane at Cleveland's Big Fun Toy Store.

Intense feelings of nostalgia will wash over you as you enter through Big Fun's front doors. From the metal lunch boxes that feature popular kid's entertainment icons like Punky Brewster and E.T. to the extensive collections of Star Wars figurines and vintage board games, Big Fun is unlike any other local toy store.

Named by Playboy as one of the "coolest stores" in all of America, Big Fun has two area locations: the original location on Coventry in Cleveland Heights, and a west side location on Clifton Boul

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You can't consider yourself a true Clevelander unless you've enjoyed the creamy, rich, delicious flavor of East Coast Original Frozen Custard. And if you're just visiting the city in the summertime, don't pass up on a chance to take pleasure in this Cleveland original.

I remember coming to East Coast Custard with my aunt when I was just a little girl. I recall standing in line at the Parma Heights location watching the twinkling carnival-style lights in amazement until a vanilla custard-filled waffle cone the size of my head caught my eye. As the young boy who was holding it looked down to take a lick of his frozen confection, our eyes met. He smiled and lapped up a big glob of custard. "It's good," he said, custard sticking to the corners of his lips. It was likely at that exact moment that I fell in love. With frozen custard, that is.

Soon after, I dug into my own menu choice-- a chocolate custard sundae with hot fudge, chopped nuts and, of cours

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Cleveland's Honey Hut Ice Cream Shoppes are synonymous with family, friends and summertime. There is just something about licking a cone of your favorite Honey Hut ice cream flavor and trying to beat the warm air as it tries to melt the ooey-gooey goodness all over your hands that just screams summer in Cleveland.

Each day, Honey Hut features more than a dozen flavors of locally-made ice cream. Classic favorites like chocolate, vanilla and strawberry appear alongside flavors like banana, honey pecan, orange, mint chocolate chip, chocolate pecan, chocolate chocolate chip, coconut and chocolate peanut butter. Each month also brings with it a variety of seasonal flavors, such as banana walnut and honey graham in July, banana peanut butter and jamocha chocolate chip in August, and coconut almond and raspberry chip in September. October and November bring with them special fall-inspired flavors like cinnamon, pumpkin and pumpkin-pecan.

For a real treat, try one of Honey H

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Nothing is better than a big cup or cone of your favorite flavor of sweet, creamy ice cream in the summertime. Better yet, why not make it year round? After all, who doesn't love the frozen favorite?

At MooTown Creamery in Berea, the ice cream is never in short supply-- and neither are friendly faces. From the very moment you walk into this popular west side ice cream shop you'll find it hard to frown. Go ahead-- try! I'll betcha' don't last more than a minute.

The smell of freshly-baked waffle cones is sure to nudge your nose in the right direction-- to the back of the store, that is. After all, that's where you'll order up your favorite ice cream flavors mixed with goodies like candy, nuts, cookies, cake bits or even fruit.

The ice cream at MooTown is decadently creamy and thick. You'll certainly notice a difference between MooTown ice cream, which is made in-house, and the ice cream at most chain shops. A little goes a long way-- the flavor is sim

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Located in the heart of the Gordon Square Arts District, Gypsy Beans and Baking Company is the ideal place to enjoy hot coffee, cappuccino, lattes, teas, pastries or even gourmet sandwiches, soups and salads. Bring along your laptop for free WiFi, sit back and read the newspaper or simply enjoy conversation with friends in the comfort of this cozy coffeeshop and bistro.

Stop in for breakfast, brunch or just any anytime sweet treat and enjoy some of Gypsy Beans' delicious homemade baked goods. The Gypsy Bakers carries three lines of treats.

The Encantos Diarios, which translates in to "daily selection," features warm, freshly-baked muffins (try the gingered pear or maple flavor-- it is divine!), several flavors of scones, cinnamon rolls, croissants, bagels and artisan breads. This line is perfect for breakfast.

La Collection Dolce, or "the sweet collection," features yummy, homestyle treats like banana nut bread, coconut bars, cookies, brow

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It's a fact of life: kids don't really care to have their hair washed, let alone cut. It's true -- little ones are often terrified of getting clipped out of fear that it'll hurt. Of course, we know it won't -- but what does it take to get them to realize that?

How about a huge slide, colorful balloons, Walt Disney movies like The Little Mermaid and Lady and the Tramp, and chairs that are shaped like cars, horses or even airplanes? At Cookie Cutters in Strongsville, kids will be so busy having fun that they likely won't even notice that they're getting their hair cut!

Step into Cookie Cutters, which is located on Pearl Road just east of SouthPark Mall, and you'll find a whole new type of styling salon: one that's geared to please even the youngest of clients. With brightly-colored walls, the promise of candy and balloons after a haircut, and the ability for the kids to pick out their favorite animated movie to watch as they get their locks

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If you love authentic cannoli, crisp angel wings, and fruit or cheese-filled kolaches, then Rito's Bakery is the perfect place for you. If you love mortadella, capicola, soprasatta and plump, juicy Italian olives, it's also the perfect place for you. At Rito's Italian Bakery and Cafe, there's something for everyone-- whether you're really Italian or not.

Browse through Rito's seemingly endless cases of rich Italian pastries, cookies and cakes-- your mouth is sure to water. Be sure to try the apple, cherry or lemon boats-- a sweet treat with a buttery, flaky crust that envelopes flavorful fruit fillings and topped with a tasty sprinkle of powdered sugar. The Italian almond cookies, pecan rollers, cheesecake slices, cinnamon rolls, marshmallow cream horns, and biscotti (in nearly a dozen flavors) are also delicious.

If you're looking for a special occasion or wedding cake, Rito's is the perfect place to order from. Homemade Italian cakes with a variety of delicious fil

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Whether it's summer, spring, fall or winter, Olympia Chocolate and Ice Cream shop in Strongsville is the perfect place to induce hearty smiles and giggles aplenty for the whole family. The versatile Pearl Road business boasts an ice cream parlor, cafe, gift shop and candy shop that's just perfect for families with a sweet tooth.

If you love ice cream, you'll certainly be in heaven at Olympia. The ice cream parlor features 40 flavors of creamy, frozen goodness. From familiar flavors like mint chocolate chip, cherry vanilla and chocolate peanut butter, to more exotic flavors like superman, cotton candy and butter rum, Olympia's ice cream parlor is sure to have a flavor to please every member of your family.

If you'd rather the kids eat a meal before they eat their ice cream, flame-grilled hamburgers, hot dogs and sandwiches are also available at Olympia. Sit down and enjoy a juicy burger or hot dog inside the air conditioning or relax in the warm sunshine on the patio,

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If you love fresh, warm homemade donuts that are leagues away from what you'll find at the national donut chains, you'll love Donut Land's delicious donuts. Located on Pearl Road in Brunswick, Donut Land is an almost-vintage looking shop that'll certainly take you back -- way back.

The inside of this tiny shop might not be as sparkly and shiny as what you'll find in a national chain location, but it doesn't need to be. A small counter with diner stools is the perfect place to enjoy a couple of fry cakes and a cup of hot coffee (for dunking the fry cakes in, of course). Don't care for coffee? Donut Land also serves up hot tea, fresh orange juice, Pepsi products, hot chocolate, lemonade and iced tea.

Donut Land has been in business for more than 35 years, so the delicious donuts that are made here truly do stand the test of time. With nearly 50 years' experience as a baker, owner William Reinerth loves to share his culinary creations with anyone who walks through Donut

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Blackbird Baking Company, a new bakery featuring homemade pastries and artisan breads, is located on Sloane Avenue in Lakewood. This bustling facility attracts customers with its glorious aromas-- fresh, yeasty French baguettes, buttery croissants and sweet, chewy peanut butter cookies -- all smelled long before they're seen.

The colorful bistro-style dining room is ideal for late morning brunches with friends or lattes with coworkers on weekday afternoons. Better yet, why not combine both? After all, there is no better pairing than one of Blackbird Baking Company's amazing chocolate croissants and a creamy, robust cappuccino made with whole milk. The complementary pair is as luxurious as it is decadent.

Other pastry choices include sweet coconut macaroons, brownies, chocolate chip cookies, sweet cream biscuits, scones (cherry, currant and and cranberry), cinnamon stick buns, pecan rolls, apple tarts and almond, raspberry and apricot croissants. Additional options ma

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Unless you're allergic to it, is there anyone who really doesn't like chocolate? Just think of it: tempting truffles, beautiful bon bons, creamy caramel squares and magnificent mints just lathered in rich, decadent chocolate. Is your mouth watering yet? If it is (and you know it is), head over to Fanny May Chocolates and Candies in Strongsville, the ultimate experience in luxury chocolates.

When you walk through the door, the friendly salesperson will likely offer you a sample of some of Fannie May's finest chocolates. Try the mint chocolate meltaways: If you like mint and milk chocolate swirled together in a cool, creamy confection, these tiny bundles of confectionary joy will leave you speechless. Mint not your thing? Try a milk chocolate covered buttercream -- a dollop of rich, sweet buttercream enveloped in creamy, dreamy milk chocolate. It's a sweet escape from the trials and stresses of everyday life.

Other sweet selections include chocolate-covered co

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When you're a kid, painting is fun. When you're a parent, it can be nerve wracking. Blue spills on the white carpet? Red fingerprints on the walls? Yellow smears all over the flatscreen TV? Why not give yourself a break from the stress and the worry and take your little artists to The Painted Penguin, where they will be free to pain their own masterpieces so you can relax and quit worrying about colorful handprints all over that new microfiber sofa you just had delivered. Yes-- you can now breathe a sigh of relief. Go ahead, I'll give you a moment.

Located on the second floor of SouthPark Mall's Dillard's Wing, The Painted Penguin is a haven for parents and a utopia for little creative imaginations. Children can come in and paint their very own plaster masterpieces, then take them home so that you can proudly display them (and keep them in your memory box for years to come). From cats to dogs to footballs to cheerleaders and flowers, The Painted Penguin has a plaster casting

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Remember when you were a little kid and race cars were, well, the coolest thing on the planet? Watching those speedy cars racing around and around, going faster than you could ever imagine going in your parents' station wagon -- it was all you could think about. And then, of course, came your birthday. You feverishly unwrapped a brand new remote control race car, only to find out that your parents had forgotten to purchase the giant D-size batteries that made it go. When you finally took it outside and let it loose on the pavement, it was like a dream come true. Yep -- you had the fastest car on the block.

If RC cars are still your idea of euphoria, head down to American Hot Rod Racer inside Strongsville's SouthPark Mall. Build your own remote control race car and race it on the giant track -- it's speedy perfection at its finest. And don't worry -- American Hot Rod Racer never forgets the batteries. It's pretty much the perfect father-son (or even mother-daughter)&

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It isn't often that one comes across an old-fashioned donut shop that serves up homemade treats the way they were meant to be served: without all the hype and heavy advertising that goes into those national chains. After all, at locally-owned and operated Donut Scene in Strongsville, there is no need for any of that-- because all Donut Scene needs to advertise its tasty, homemade donuts is, well, its tasty homemade donuts.

Open 24 hours, Donut Scene has become a popular late-night hangout for the bar crowd. After all, what's better to cure (or even prevent) a hangover than apple fritters and freshly-brewed coffee?

In addition, Donut Scene has begun to experience quite a morning following as well. Visit the bustling shop before noon any day of the week and you're likely to see patrons munching on fry cakes and maple frosted long johns as they read the newspaper or chat with friends in the small dining room or on the sidewalk.

Donuts are available for $8.50 a d

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It's summertime in the city of Cleveland, and dining on the patios of the area's finest restaurants and bars is one of the  season's biggest perks.

Trattoria on the Hill
12207 Mayfield Road
Cleveland, OH 44106-1925
(216) 421-2700

Located on the East Side at the intersection of Murray Hill and Mayfield Road, Trattoria on the Hill boasts exquisite Italian food, robust imported wines and a huge patio that lets patrons take in the ambiance and character of the Little Italy neighborhood. Enjoy a pizza topped with prosciutto, Italian olives and whole milk feta cheese alongside a glass or two of imported pinot noir with your friends as you relax in wrou

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Cleveland Heights' Coventry Village is possibly one of the most popular evening destinations in the city. A robust, artistic neighborhood with a variety of locally-owned shops, restaurants, concert venues, bars, parks and recreational activities, Coventry is Cleveland's original eclectic neighborhood.

Located in the Euclid Heights Boulevard and Mayfield Road area, Coventry is a one-of-a-kind mix of art, food, nightlife and an overall lively feel that simply cannot be replicated elsewhere in the city. Visitors walk the streets and visit locally-famous cafes and bistros, bars, niche shops and parks that are as inviting as they are innovative.

Coventry's numerous restaurants are arguably the biggest draw to this distinct east-side neighborhood, although it is the delightful amalgamation of businesses that make for the playful and inviting ambience of the area. However, the sheer density of the culinary delights on Coventry is impressive. More than 20 restaurants call Co

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Cleveland's Little Italy neighborhood, located near the University Health System on the near-East side, is one of the city's most visited areas due to its large variety of authentic Italian restaurants, bakeries, art galleries, boutiques and pizzerias. Located on Mayfield Road at the major intersection of Murray Hill Road, Little Italy is well known in the city of Cleveland because of the much-attended "Feast of the Assumption" celebration each August, locally known as "The Feast."

The brick-cobblestone roads of Little Italy are perhaps one of the reason that the neighborhood is so quaint and charming; seemingly lost in the tides of time. The storefronts are timeless, and you won't see a chain restaurant or pizzeria here -- each of the businesses in the Little Italy district are locally-owned and operated.

Among the most popular businesses in Little Italy are Mama Santa's (pizzeria and Italian comfort food); Trattoria on the Hill (fine Italian din

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Shaker Square, located in the city of Shaker Heights on Cleveland's east side, is a bustling neighborhood filled with many acclaimed restaurants, distinct shops and art galleries. This age-old Cleveland tradition is characterized by its central Rapid-Transit trains that run through the center of town. Shaker Square is a paradise for shopaholics and foodies alike.

The town square itself is easily recognized due to the symmetrical grassy areas in the center. Park benches and walking paths, along with a colorful blend of flowers in the summertime, make Shaker Square the quintessential stop for a stroll through town and a visit to the local ice cream parlor for a cone or cup of cold, creamy goodness.

Among the shops and businesses of Shaker Square, you will find a locally-owned Dave's Supermarket, a pharmacy, a hair salon, a toy store, a specialty movie theater, artists gallery and dance studio, along with many ot

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Case Western Reserve University, situated about five miles east of downtown Cleveland, is a research university that is regarded as one of the country's best private educational facilities. Formed when the Case Institute of Technology and Western Reserve University merged in 1967, the college is one of the State of Ohio's most highly regarded.

Case Western Reserve University, or CWRU, is widely known for its medical, law, engineering and technology programs. The 550 acre campus is extensive, with many of the major buildings originally built in the nineteenth century. The student body, which includes undergraduates and postgraduates, is comprised of approximately 10,000 students. Faculty count is 2,400.

CWRU operates a fall and spring semester schedule and also offers an accelerated and optional summer semester. Undergraduate tuition is $35,900 per year (as of 2010), with most students receiving financial aid. The average financial aid award is approximately $34,000.<

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Cuyahoga Community College is a large network of junior colleges located in Downtown Cleveland, Parma, Highland Hills and Westlake. With an annual enrollment of more than 30,000, it is the county's largest post-secondary educational institution.

Offering a wide variety of associate's degrees, professional certifications and program diplomas, Cuyahoga Community College is locally known as "Tri-C". From health are degrees in nursing and medical sonography to technical degrees in information technology and operating systems, Tri-C offers two-year (or less) degrees for anyone who is willing to work hard.

With tuition rates of just $84.56 per credit hour for in-county students and $111.79 per credit hour for out-of-county students, Tri-C makes education affordable. The school accepts many scholarships and government grants as well, so subsidizing your tuition at Tri-C is very simple.

If you aren't interested in pursuing a degree at Tri-C, you can still t

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Situated in the Cleveland suburb of University Heights, John Carroll University is a private Jesuit Catholic college with an undergraduate enrollment of 3200 and a postgraduate enrollment of 850. This small educational institution is divided into two facilities: the Boler School of Business and the College of Arts and Sciences. Offering 31 majors and 28 minors, John Carroll is a university that is held in very high regard.

The Boler School of Business offers degrees in Accounting, Economics and Finance, and Management, Marketing and Logistics, while the College of Arts and Sciences offers several Engineering, Mathematics, Biology, Education, English, History, Physics, Psychology and Political Science degrees, among dozens of others.

In 2009, the cost of attendance at John Carroll University was $28,840 per year, including room and board. Eight residence halls provide shelter for students, and nearly 2,000 of the school's 3,200 undergraduates reside on-campus in these

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