Christina Rufo

Christina is a passionate reporter on Cleveland's culture and dining scene, compiling Cleveland Magazine's monthly dining guide. A graduate of West Virginia University's journalism school and the New York University Publishing Institute, her work celebrates the people, plates and parties that make Northeast Ohio shine.

Latest from Christina Rufo: Page 2

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  Bobby Rutter, Forward Hospitality Group Co-Founder: Most Interesting People 2026 

  By Christina Rufo

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  Features

  Cleveland Magazine's Most Interesting People 2026

  By Kate Bigam Kaput, Robin Goist, Vince Guerrieri, Julia Lombardo, Annie Nickoloff, Christina Rufo, Ken Schneck, Lynne Thompson, Maura Zurick

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  Sports

  Cleveland Scores Big With Bid For 2027 AHL All-Star Classic

  By Christina Rufo

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  Food & Drink

  Restaurants Open For Christmas Eve and Christmas in Cleveland

  By Lainey Novak, Jaden Stambolia, Christina Rufo

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  Food & Drink

  Chef Heather Haviland’s Favorite Cleveland Cafes, Comforts and Local Finds: Word of Mouth

  By Christina Rufo

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  Trends

  The Food Trends and Bites That Defined Cleveland Dining in 2025

  By Christina Rufo

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  Food & Drink

  Pizza Hut Classic in Warren Brings Back the Glory Days of Dine-In

  By Christina Rufo

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  Events

  Cleveland's Best New Year’s Eve Parties to Ring in 2026

  By Christina Rufo, Annie Nickoloff

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  Food & Drink

  Taste the Season Through Clevelanders' Favorite Traditional Holiday Dishes

  By Christina Rufo

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  Events

  Zach Bryan to Play Huntington Bank Field in 2026

  By Christina Rufo

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  Things to Do

  Things to do in Cleveland This Holiday Season: Winter Fun Guide

  By Christina Rufo, Jaden Stambolia, Lainey Novak, Annie Nickoloff

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  Food & Drink

  Patron Saint’s Marie Artale Shares Her Favorite Eats and Drinks in Cleveland: Word of Mouth

  By Christina Rufo