Listen, we love Mahall's. We love the alleys and the food and the beer and the friendly owners and the shows. But it's possible to love more than one bowling alley, and though Cleveland's bowling heydays are far behind us, there are still plenty of corner alleys out there that deserve your love and attention. Our choice: Dickey's on West 25th. You've probably driven by a million times and never once believed that the business was still operating, which is part of what makes Dickey's such a hidden gem. It's DIY scoring here, and the pinsetters aren't completely reliable, but the beer and bowling are cheap and you can bring in your own food. Call ahead to check on league times.
3275 West 25th St., 216-741-9774
When the Zen mood strikes, head to Cleveland Yoga, conveniently located in both Uptown and Beachwood. Here, you'll find everything from beginners' classes like Power Yoga Basics —where the moves are easy but the workout is tough — to more advanced Hot Yoga sessions, as well as private lessons, workshops, and even massage appointments. Afterwards, refuel with a nutrient-dense snack from Anna in the Raw, which is available for purchase in the Beachwood boutique.
So you haven't quite got the nest egg built for the boat yet, and you're more of an active sort of person anyway, so sitting back with a lukewarm domestic lager really isn't your idea of fun anyway. You've been kayaking and canoeing. What now? Standup paddling, that's what. SUP Cleveland, based out of Edgewater, offers classes and rentals as well as get-togethers every Thursday during the summer. It's easier than it looks, which isn't to say it's not physically demanding. But you should have to work a little bit to get out on Lake Erie far enough to really enjoy the view of the city behind you.
440-212-5041, supcleveland.com.
As much as you might say that you're tired of hearing about LeBron, the numbers tell a different story. You, or someone very much like you, can't stop reading about all things LeBron. Which is fine. He's the King! We love the guy. And besides the on-the-court stuff, we want to know about his movies, his charities, his family, his friends, his hairline, and his political beliefs. Where oh where to find such unique information? Yes, everyone covers the King, but no one covers it with as much fun and knowledge as FSO's Zac Jackson, who not only is the master of all things LeBron but also boasts an uncanny historic sense of Akron, which means he can connect the dots and put LeBron in proper perspective for you while all the other reporters are busy transcribing the King's press conferences in a flurry of useless tweets.
When the Cavs made a major roster shakeup this winter, it not only created a more cohesive team, it brought perhaps the NBA’s best hair to the Q. LeBron may be the king, but his hairline can’t compare to Iman Shumpert’s, whose flat-top fade reigns supreme. In his acceptance speech for this award, Shumpert will surely thank his older brother Ahrii, who’s been his barber since the 8th grade.
Face it, you so long ago abandoned all hope of nabbing a hole-in-one that you’ve nearly forgotten what the term means. If you’re anything like anyone else, you know that the best shot you’ve got for acing a hole is by sheer, audacious luck. Thankfully, Northeast Ohio boasts a number of neat par-3s that, with a friendly wind and a jovial shot off the tee, any sucker could land in the hole (as unlikely as that really is). Hole 7 at the beautiful Manakiki is one such hole, one that comes after a brutal and super hilly opening third. Think of this hole as a respite from the serene frenzy of a game at Manakiki. If you aim just right, you might even pick up a nice humblebrag for the rest of the outing.
35501 Eddy Rd., Willoughby, 440-942-2500, clevelandmetroparks.com
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