Eater.com, a website that covers the nation's restaurant news, recently featured a list of the Top 20 food trucks in America. Cleveland's Dim and Den Sum, at less than a year old, snagged a spot in the Tasty Top 10.

Chris Hodgson's riotous rig dishes up "American comfort food with Asian flair." Though the menu changes weekly, the signature PBLT (pulled pork, house-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, and sirachi mayo) is always available.

Most of the other top food trucks singled out are on the West Coast, including Skillet and Maximus Minimus in Seattle, Solar Waffle Works in Portland, and Spencer on the Go! and Sam's Chowdermobile in San Francisco.

Look for Dim and Den Sum to hit the streets in mid-February.

Eat up the entire list here.

A recent article in The Atlantic examines a new study of the migration trends of young adults and college grads across America's 52 largest Metropolitan Statistical Areas over the years 2007-2009. Austin topped the list, closely followed by Dallas, Houston, Denver, and Seattle. Big cities like New York, Boston, D.C., Chicago, and LA have also improved their ability to attract young grads.

But the study also indicated that more and more talented young people are choosing to live in Cleveland.

"But perhaps the best news is that a significant number of older Rustbelt metros -- like Buffalo, Cleveland, St. Louis, Hartford, and Milwaukee -- that had been losing young adults and college grads have stemmed those previous losses, while others -- including Pittsburgh, Columbus, and Baltimore, as well as New Orleans -- have begun to turn them into gains."

Examine the data here.

James R. Oestreich, writing for The New York Times, reviewed the Cleveland Orchestra's recent performances at Carnegie Hall. The two concerts were part of the Cleveland Orchestra's two-week American tour, which also included a three-day residency at Indiana University, a brief stay in Florida, and an impromptu jam session in an Ann Arbor pizza shop.

Oestreich's review is altogether positive, placing particular emphasis on conductor Franz Welser-Möst's restraint, especially in directing Debussy's "Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun" and Toshio Hosokawa's "Woven Dreams." Oestreich states, "No successful conductor lacks ego, but Mr. Welser-Möst makes remarkably little show of it. The word restraint keeps coming to mind: a restraint that, in manner, can make him seem boyishly appealing if sometimes inscrutable; a restraint that, musically, can serve him so well."

The orchestra's performance of Strauss's "Heldenleben" was another standout. "The orchestra gloried in the work's brilliant and kaleidoscopic sonorities and produced powerful heft, with shining woodwinds and brasses, without letting the sound turn blowsy. William Preucil, the concertmaster, performed the violin solos beautifully as well as playing an obvious role in keeping the whole spectacle together. Not that Mr. Welser-Möst needed much help with a band clearly responsive to his every gesture."

Read the entire score here.

A recent Travel + Leisure article features Cleveland as one of the world's most visionary cities. Advances in urban farming account for Cleveland's inclusion on the list.

The former Galleria at Erieview mall hosts one such project, "Gardens Under Glass." The mall's glass-covered atrium combined with a hydroponics system has created an ideal greenhouse setting. The spinach, lettuce, tomatoes and other vegetables harvested are sold at the mall's weekly farmers market.

The Travel + Leisure posting included other impressive projects from around the world, notably Masdar City in Abu Dhabi, which "promises to be the world's most sustainable urban locale" upon its completion in 2020. Seoul's multilevel, solar-powered Paik Nam June Media Bridge, which features gardens, a library, a museum, and stores, topped the list. The article also highlights cutting-edge public housing projects in Paris, the "ideal public transport system" of Curitiba, Brazil, and the massive bike-share program of Hangzhou, China.

The list also offers a look into possible cities of the future, including the SeaScraper, which "would be anchored in areas with strong oceanic currents to power underwater turbines and provide endless free energy." A desalination plant would supply drinking water, and the SeaScraper would disperse nutrient-packed water to promote phytoplankton growth, ideally creating a reeflike environment that would attract fish.

Read the rest here.

Job matching engine Monster.com recently announced the "Top 10 Hottest Markets for Job Seekers." Rankings were determined by the relative number of job openings for a given city's workforce. Cleveland came in at a promising #7, wedged between Minneapolis and Tampa. Topping the list are Washington D.C., San Francisco, and Boston.

Monster also identified some of the hottest occupations within these job markets, noting that most fall within the IT and healthcare industries. Healthcare support jobs such as nursing aides, orderlies, occupational therapist assistants, and dental assistants remain in high demand in Cleveland.

"Healthcare has long been immune to the economic recession, especially given the skills shortage in that industry due to baby boomers' retiring, taking those skills with them in the process," the article finds.

The Monster study also indicates that retail is another hot job market in Cleveland.

Charles Purdy, career expert for Monster.com, encourages job seekers in these hot markets to take advantage of the rise in job openings. "Now is the time for qualified candidates to make their move into a better and more challenging role. This will be quite a luxury for some seekers who have struggled to seek more inspiring work in the past year or two. For them, 2011 will become 'their' year for surpassing the status quo, propelling their career a step or two forward."

Read the full report here.

News of Rock Ohio Caesars Cleveland's recent land purchase of 16 acres adjacent to Tower City Center is making its way across the news ticker. Rock Ohio is the development arm of Dan Gilbert, who is building a $600 million casino in downtown Cleveland.

On Tuesday, as reported in this Columbus Business First article, Rock Ohio Caesars paid Forest City Enterprises $85 million, $11 million of which was paid this week with the balance set to be paid through 2012.

Gilbert's Cleveland casino is slated to open sometime in 2013, which puts it behind the three other Ohio casinos. An agreement to lease space at the nearby Higbee Building could allow for a temporary casino to open in the meantime.

Jeff Linton, a spokesman for Forest City, told Columbus Business First the Higbee lease is still on the table.

"We certainly anticipate they might be in a position to make a decision on that soon," Linton told the reporter.

Read the entire article here.

A recent Wall Street Journal article on the spectacular designs of architect Rem Koolhaas and his followers also mentions plans for the innovative new MOCA Cleveland museum. The building is described as having "triangular facades that, from certain angles, allow luminescent peeks at the museum's interior."

The new MOCA museum was designed by Foreign Office Architects (FOA), an offshoot of Koolhaas' Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA). OMA is responsible for some of the most remarkable buildings of recent years, including the Seattle Central Library and the CCTV headquarters in Beijing.

The article also mentions other projects designed by architects who trained at Koolhaas' firm, including the Balancing Barn in England and the Hua Qiang Bei Road in Shenzhen, China.

Read the full article here.

"The Cleveland Museum of art did better than expected in the largest sale of works from its collection in a half century -- roughly 45 percent better," says Plain Dealer writer Steven Litt.

The museum auctioned off several items from its collection deemed nonessential in order to improve its Old Master paintings collection. The auction, held last week at Sotheby's New York, was titled "Important Old Master Paintings."

According to Litt, the museum offered 32 paintings at prices estimated to bring between $706,000 and $1,022,000. The museum earned approximately $450,000 more than the highest estimate.

Among the items sold were "Dune Landscape with Figures" by the 17th century Dutch painter Philips Wouwerman. Estimated at $100,000 to $150,000, it sold for $446,500. A pair of 18th-century paintings depicting an ancient Roman battle were estimated to sell for $200,000 to $300,000. The sale price with premium was $482,500.

"We were pleased to be swept along by a generally enthusiastic group of buyers and stronger than expected sales across many lots," C. Griffith Mann, the museum's chief curator, told Litt. "Things went within or beyond the estimates."

Read the rest of the story here.

So, what's the Number One year-round attraction in Cleveland? The Rock Hall? Cleveland Museum of Art? Old Arcade?

Nope, nope, and nope. It's the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, which again topped one million visitors in 2010, topping that figure 18 straight years in a row.

Despite the weak economy, says a release from the Zoo, the park experienced only a two-percent drop in attendance from 2009, drawing 1,130,518 total visitors.

Big draws include the DINOSAURS! exhibit, Noon Year's Eve, and Boo at the Zoo.

Interesting figures in the report reveal that the highest single-day attendance was 22,212, on July 26. And the lowest: Monday, December 13, when just 44 visitors showed up under blizzard conditions.

"Cleveland Metroparks Zoo remains a fun, educational and affordable place to visit at any time of year," said Zoo Director Steve Taylor. "And we are poised to have our biggest year yet in 2011 with the opening of African Elephant Crossing."

Explore the full report here.

Rosetta is one of the nation's largest independent interactive marketing agencies, and it continues grow and earn recognition.

Recently, the firm announced that it was consolidating all of its Northeast Ohio offices to 80,000 square feet of space in the former National City building, which underwent total renovation. The move brings more than 400 jobs to Downtown Cleveland.

Now, Advertising Age magazine names Rosetta, which has offices in seven U.S. cities, the #1 agency to watch in its "A-List 10 to Watch."

Here is the entry:

1. ROSETTA
The last independent digital agency of scale was a bit of a silent giant throughout 2010, growing revenue 24% to $215 million. But considering its new muscle in mobile and continuing growth, Hamilton, N.J.-based Rosetta is one we're betting will be a strong player in 2011. While many of its competitors were getting snapped up by publishers and holding companies, Rosetta has been one of the ones doing the buying, acquiring shops that mesh with its core technology and customer-relationship-marketing chops. It has crept up the list of the biggest U.S. digital agencies, ranking as No. 9 by Ad Age's latest count. In 2010, it added mobile services when it acquired 215-person Level Studios. Besides getting bigger, Rosetta's creative prowess is really beginning to show. For paper-goods manufacturer Crane & Co., it crafted an e-commerce site and reimagined its old-school "Blue Book" for etiquette for the 21st century as a Facebook app. The result? An 18% lift in sales.

See the complete list of agencies to watch here.

When the Obamas wanted to present a "quintessentially American" meal at a recent state dinner in honor of Chinese President Hu Jintao, they sought out some help from Northeast Ohio.

To round out the menu of poached Maine lobster and dry-aged rib eye steak, White House chefs unloaded a care package from Huron's gourmet produce provider Chef's Garden. Ingredients included Russian banana potatoes and a variety of micro-greens.

This CNN article states, Thyme, rosemary and sage (shielded from the elements by hoop houses in the White House garden) accent vegetables from Huron, Ohio-based The Chef's Garden. The purveyor, per a White House press release, "reflects the best of the country's agriculture: sustainability, affordability, and healthy, delicious foods," mirroring the agenda set by First Lady Michelle Obama.

Devour the rest of the story here.

There have been countless photos, videos and blog posts about the West Side Market -- and likely more are on the way thanks to its upcoming centennial. But few manage to capture the lyrical charm of the place like this elegant short film by local filmmakers Mike Paukst and Timothy Logan.

Time-lapse photography and a moving score elevate this video from dime-a-dozen to total keeper. Plus, it's fun to pick out our favorite shoppers and vendors.

Check it out right here.

The Cleveland Museum of Art was in good company in a recent AOL posting of "Top 10 Museums in the US for Families." The listing also included New York City's Met and MoMa, L.A.'s J. Paul Getty, and the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C.

"With so many choices and varieties, it can be easy to become overwhelmed with culture in the United States," announces the reporter. "In particular, families with teens and kids can become confused about which exhibits are age appropriate and when to go. Luckily, these ten museums have the exhibits and amenities that work perfectly for families and it just so happens that they're among the best collections in the country."

Of the Cleveland Museum of Art, the article states:

With such an extensive collection of works, you'd think the Cleveland Museum of Art frowned on bringing young children. However, they couldn't be happier to host the entire family and feel art can have an effect on children as young as preschool-aged. Strollers to rent are available at the front desk and an in-house café is stocked with fruits and veggies they'll love to nibble on.

Must see: Get a map and be sure to tour the names everyone in the family will know and understand. Van Gogh, Degas, Picasso... the familiarity will be a great bonding experience.

Examine the rest of the kid-friendly art here.

Draft Magazine, the premier source for all things hoppy and inebriating, published its annual list of "America's 100 Best Beer Bars: 2011." Cleveland area bars snagged a whopping 3% of the entire list! Okay, so three spots out of 100 may not be shocking -- but it is great news.

"Beer bars are cropping up around the country at a frenetic pace," the article states at the outset, "so paring our annual list down to 100 was no small feat. That said, we're confident that if you find yourself on a barstool at any one of these stellar spots, you'll be surrounded by top-notch brew and folks who are committed to it."

Lakewood's Buckeye Beer Engine gets billing as "The casual drinker's answer to Ohio's beer-snob bars." Who knew we had beer-snob bars? This west-side gem gets credit for its Buckeye Brewing house brews, lesser-known options from well-known breweries, and two beer engines that dispense real-ale specialties

Cleveland Heights landmark La Cave du Vin also makes the list, with the list-makers urging folks to "Ignore the vinous name: This basement wine spot's beer paradise." While The Cave gets approval for its large bottle and draft selection, it receives special attention for its frequent seasonal tappings and brewery nights. Tip: "The owner's rare beer collection on the shelves will leave you jaw-droppingly awestruck."

Ohio City's Bier Markt naturally earned inclusion, with the mag calling the joint nothing less than a "Cleveland institution." Who cares that the fact-checkers failed to confirm whether or not Market Garden Brewery was actually open as the item states? (It's not.) One shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth.

Drink up the entire list here.

Writing for the Tennessean, business health care reporter Getahn Ward claims that "Cleveland scores first in medical mart race with Nashville."

Following a momentous ground breaking where a laundry list of prospective tenants, conferences, conventions and trade shows planned for the $465 million mart and convention center were announced, Ward writes that Cleveland "scored major points" in the med-mart public relations battle battle.

Jorge Lagueruela, president of North Carolina's Trinity Furniture, a future tenant of Cleveland's Medical Mart, goes so far as to predict Cleveland's position as national leader in the field:

"Cleveland is doing it. Nashville is talking about it," Hughes is quoted as saying. "From the standpoint of the health-care industry, Cleveland is going to become the hub in the United States, and this new center is going to be the beacon for that."

Shrugging off concerns that Nashville is behind, with very few actual commitments, Nashville mart leasing consultant Jeff Haynes says, "Historically, Nashville hasn't been a pre-leasing market. In any asset class, people normally want to see the brick-and-mortar and to touch the facility. As the new convention center nears completion, then your leasing velocity will intensify and increase for the medical mart."

Michael Hughes, the managing director of research and consulting at Red 7 Media in Scottsdale called Cleveland's list of conventions impressive, adding that a successful medical convention and meetings business probably will drive permanent showroom leases.

Read the whole report here.

"Welcome to The Advocate's second annual look at our country's queerest burgs," announces the mag in a recent feature.

The Advocate admits at the outset that the magazine relied upon a "completely unscientific -- but still strangely accurate -- statistical equation" to come up with its "Gayest Cities in America" ranking. Regardless, Cleveland is fortunate to have made the list, coming in at #12 out of 15 spots.

"Gay issues have never been more of a lightning rod. Pop culture has never been so gleefully gay. And politicians have never been more gay-accepting -- or at least gay-aware. But no matter how visible LGBT people seem to be, there are some folks who still think we all live in Chelsea, West Hollywood, and the Castro. But, of course, that's far from the case."

The Advocate formulated a diverse and surprising list of cities "where gay people are living, loving, voting, and creating communities."

12. Cleveland

Who knew? Cleveland is about to become a major gay stomping ground. After much effort, the city won the bid to host the 2014 Gay Games (GayGames.com). "We see this as a springboard," says Sharon Kobayashi, vice president of the tourism group Positively Cleveland. "We hope to make Cleveland a gay destination." Things are changing quickly here: The city council added protections for transgender people to Cleveland's antidiscrimination laws in housing and employment, and there's a country line-dancing group, the Rainbow Wranglers, which meets every Thursday at the Mean Bull.

Read up on the entire list of cities here.

Writing for Yahoo! News, Fresh Water Innovation News Editor Diane DiPiero does a great job rounding up the myriad social and networking organizations that are helping young professional Clevelanders make connections.

Among those mentioned are Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club, which hosts regular events, the Cleveland Social Media Club, which teaches social-media wisdom, and the Society of Urban Professionals (SOUP), which gathers regularly for its "SOUP" lunches.

Also mentioned in the article are MotivAsians and the Young Latino Network, neither of which is limited to those of any particular ethnicity. But rather anyone who wants to be involved with the organization's mission of civic engagement and networking.

Read Diane's full article here.

In its January article titled "Best of Ohio," Ohio magazine lists what it believes are the best places to go and things to do around the Buckeye state. Cleveland-based attractions faired well, snagging four spots on the list.

Under the category "Best Way to End the Work Week," Happy Dog's polka happy hour is billed as "a riotous affair" where "a fake-beard-clad polka aficionado spins classics for a diverse crowd of college students, families and seniors, all dancing along to scratchy tunes spun on vintage vinyl."

Those with a sweet tooth were directed to Lilly Handmade Chocolates. "What a concept: selling artisanal chocolates and fine wines and craft beer in one location," the article declares. "Amanda and Joshua Montague, both classically trained chefs, help customers pair spirits with delicious chocolates, some of which also have a hint of alcohol."

Listed as a "Restaurant to Bank On," Dante Boccuzzi's Dante restaurant in Tremont dishes out a "reliably delectable menu including pasta, fish and beef, it's located in the regal confines of an old bank, and guests can request to dine in the old vault."

Earning props for its big makeover this year, Cleveland's IngenuityFest snags the category best "Fest Makeover," citing the new location beneath the Veterans Memorial Bridge as reason #1. "In 2010, one of Cleveland's most unique festivals changed things up a bit and brought in more fest-goers than ever: More than 40,000 people.

Check out the rest of the rankings here.

Billed as "the first of its kind between two large U.S. health systems," a recently announced collaboration between the Cleveland Clinic and MedStar Health (Georgetown University Hospital, among others) will help speed medical inventions to market, as a recent Washington Post article states.

Titled "Cleveland Clinic, MedStar join forces to move medical technologies to market," the article goes on to say that moving medical technologies to market is a relatively new endeavor for health systems and academic medical centers. But Cleveland Clinic Innovations has licensed more than 250 technologies and started 35 new companies to market products.

"The Cleveland model is a combination of royalties from licenses of technologies to established companies and the sale of shares in spin-off companies. Royalties from licensing generate about $10 million yearly, but overall revenue is increasing significantly," Chris Coburn, executive director of Cleveland Clinic Innovations, is quoted in the article as saying.

"Reinventing the wheel everywhere isn't as favorable an option as forging collaboration," Thomas J. Graham of Cleveland Clinic Innovations states. "This allows us to open up a larger-scale collaboration that can be helpful in improving patient access, getting clinical answers and expanding innovation."

Read the full prognosis here.

Being named a Food & Wine "Best New Chef" has its privileges, not the least of which is regular ink in the pages of the good-old glossy. That's precisely what Jonathon Sawyer got this week when the February issue of the monthly hit newsstands, revealing a healthy four-page spread of copy, art and recipes.

In the section titled "What to Cook Next," the Greenhouse Tavern chef-owner says that his goal as a cook is to "please vegans, carnivores, and everybody in between." He says he wants to please not just foodies, but every kind of eater. "I want the whole city to embrace Greenhouse," he says.

The mag publishes a round-up of recipes inspired by Greenhouse specialties, including a grilled steak marinated in fish sauce, an artichoke and farro salad, and chickpea-slathered toasts.

Pick up the February issue to devour the entire spread.