Awards
BEST BARBERSHOP
Best of the Heights 2024 Future Heights, 2024
BEST PLACE TO GET PAMPERED: HAIR, NAILS, AND OTHER SALON SERVICES
Best of the Heights 2023 Future Heights, 2023
BEST BARBER – JESSICA BRANCO
The Best of Cleveland 2022 Cleveland Scene, 2022
BEST SPA
The Best of Cleveland 2022 Cleveland Scene, 2022
BEST MASSAGE SALON
The Best of Cleveland 2020 Cleveland Scene, 2020
BEST BARBERSHOP
The Best of Cleveland 2019 Cleveland Scene, 2019
BEST PLACE FOR A MANI/PEDI
The Best of Cleveland 2019 Cleveland Scene, 2019
BEST (FRIENDLIEST) CUSTOMER SERVICE
Best of the Heights, 2017
BEST BARBERSHOP IN CLEVELAND
Scene Magazine Best of Cleveland, 2016, 2012, 2011
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AWARD
Quintana’s Barber and Dream Spa building, 2015
BEST BARBER
Cleveland Scene Magazine Best of Cleveland, Alex Quintana, 2015
BEST BARBER
Future Heights, Alex Quintana in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, 2015, 2012
BEST CUSTOMER SERVCE
Future Heights, in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, 2014
BEST COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
Future Heights, Alex Quintana, in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, 2013
BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE
Future Heights, in Cleveland Heights. Ohio, 2011
BEST SALON/SPA
Future Heights, in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, 2011
BEST MANICURE FOR 2011
Cleveland Scene Magazine, 2011
BEST LOOKING STORE FRONT
Future Heights, 2010
FRIENDLIEST STAFF
Future Heights, 2010, 2009
FAVORITE CLEVELAND HEIGHTS BUSINESS
Future Heights, 2010, 2009, 2008
BEST SALON, BARBER, AND SPA
Future Heights, 2010, 2009, 2008
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Hispanic Business Association, 2009
BEST IN NORTHEAST OHIO FOR BEAUTY / MANICURE & PEDICURE ON THE
MR. COMFORT’S HOT LIST
Fox 8 Hot List, 2009
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AWARD
The City of Cleveland Heights, 2008
3RD BEST IN BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE
Future Heights, 2007
2ND BEST PLACE TO GET A HAIRCUT
Future Heights, 2007
NAMED ONE OF “200 FASTEST GROWING SALONS IN AMERICA”
Salon Today Magazine, 2007
2ND BEST PLACE TO TREAT YOUR BODY IN CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OHIO
Future Heights, 2006
BEST PLACE TO BE PAMPERED IN CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OHIO
Future Heights, 2005
FIRST RUNNER UP – BEST SALON MENU
Nails Magazine, 2004
Our Write Ups
Cleveland Heights Celebrates Travis Kelce’s Return to the Super Bowl – February 7th, 2024
Channel 5 News – John Kosich
Cleveland Heights goes crazy for Travis Kelce: ‘He always had that potential’ – February 5th, 2024
Cleveland 19 News – by Vic Gideon
7 Most Spectacular Speakeasies in Cleveland, Oh- Dec. 10,2023
American Eats| By American Eats Staff
10 Speakeasies and Secret Cocktail Bars in Northeast Ohio – Aug. 11th, 2023
Cleveland.com| By Alex Darus
Kelce brothers’ Super Bowl run electrifies Cleveland Heights – Feb. 10th, 2023
Ideastream Public Media | By Ygal Kaufman
Jason and Travis Kelce’s road to the Super Bowl explained – Feb. 8th, 2023
Brooke Pryor ESPN
The town that forged Super Bowl brothers Travis and Jason Kelce: ‘No place like’ it – Feb. 8th, 2023
Eric Adler The Kansas City Star
Cleveland Heights looks to ‘Light up the Heights’ in celebration of the Super Bowl-bound Kelce brothers – Feb. 1st, 2023
John Kosich News 5 Cleveland Video/Article
Cleveland Heights lights up for the Kelce Bowl – Feb. 2nd, 2023
Fox 8 news Video
Cleveland Heights looks to celebrate Kelce brothers as first to face off against each other in a Super Bowl -Jan. 30, 2023
John Kosich News 5 Cleveland video/article
Video Game Chemistry, Coaching Lessons and Bye Week Tales: New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce – 2023
Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wuQGTRyOEU
Cleveland Eats: A Restaurant Bucket list – 2022
Written by Douglas Trattner
The American Dream: Cleveland Heights Episode – 2022
“The American Dream” Courtney DeMarco, Mike Kadair, Mike Azzam, Isabella DeMarco Video
Cleveland’s 50 Best Bars, Clubs, and Cocktail Lounges – January 27th, 2022
“Cleveland Magazine” Dillon Stewart, Henry Palattella, Vince Guerrieri,
Tricia McCune, Arbela Capas, Anthony Elder
Buzzed Cuts: 6 Boozy Barbershops Across The Country – January 17th, 2022
“Wine Enthusiast” Kristy Alpert
Hidden Gems: Meet Dawn Mongelluzzi Quintana of Quintana’s Barber & Dream Spa and Quintana’s Speakeasy – January 11th, 2022
“Voyage Ohio”
16 Lounges, Speakeasies and Hidden Bars in Cleveland and How to Find Them All – January 5th, 2022
“Cleve Scene”
A Barbershop in Cleveland Heights Isn’t Exactly What is Appears to be From the Outside- September 10th, 2021
“News 5 Cleveland” Mark Durdak Video/Article
Exploring the ‘Secret’ Quintana’s Speakeasy in Cleveland Heights- August 26th, 2021
“3News” Jasmine Monroe Video/Article
100 Hidden Gems of Cleveland- May 13th, 2021
“News 5 Cleveland” Joe Donatelli , Kaylyn Hlavaty , Drew Scofield
COMMUNITY TURNS ON TO SUPPORT CHIEFS TRAVIS KELCE IN SUPER BOWL -January 31, 2020
“Cleveland19” Vic Gideon Video
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS LIGHTS UP RED TO SUPPORT NATIVE TRAVIS KELCE IN SUPER BOWL – January 30, 2020
“News5Cleveland”-Camryn Justice
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS TE, TRAVIS KELCE IS HEADED TO THE SUPER BOWL: HIS HOMETOWN WILL LIGHT THE CITY RED TO SHOW HIM SUPPORT – January 30th, 2020
“Cleveland19” Randy Buffington
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS IS GOING RED FOR CHIEF’S TIGHT END TRAVIS KELCE AS RED BULBS WILL BE HANDED OUT TO SHOW OFF THE TEAMS COLOR – January 30, 2020
“WEWS-Cleveland Videos”
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS LIGHTING UP RED TO HONOR HOMETOWN TIGHT END TRAVIS KELCE – 2020
“Channel 3 ” Ryan Haidet
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS TO GO RED ON SUPERBOWL SUNDAY – 2020
“Patch” Chris Mosby
HEIGHTS TIGER NATION LIGHTS UP THE TOWN–IN RED–FOR SUPERBOWL-BOUND TRAVIS KELCE – 2020
“Cleveland.com” Thomas Jewell
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS LIGHTS UP RED FOR TRAVIS KELCE – 2020
“Fox 8 Cleveland” Talia Naquin
20 HIDDEN BARS IN CLEVELAND AND HOW TO FIND THEM ALL – October 2019
“Scene”
Spa Guide: 20 Best Northeast Ohio Spas – January 28, 2019
“Cleveland Magazine”
EMBRACE SOBRIETY WITH THESE THREE MOCKTAILS
“Cleveland Magazine” Gershon Harrell
CLEVELAND’S BEST SMALL BARS AND RESTAURANTS: 2019 GUIDE
“The Plain Dealer” Laura DeMarco
YOU NEED TO TRY THE MOST FESTIVE WINTER COCKTAILS IN EVERY STATE (AND D.C)
“USA Today” A.D Thompson
THE ROOTS OF TRAVIS KELCE CAN BE FOUND IN CLEVELAND HEIGHTS
“Kansas City Star” John Sleezer
25 BARS FOR 25 MOODS: CLEVELAND SPOTS THAT HIT THE SPOT
“The Plain Dealer” John Petkovic
50 ABSOLUTE BEST BARS IN CLEVELAND
“Cleveland.com” Troy L. Smith
60 THINGS TO DO TO CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN 2018 IN CLEVELAND
“Cleveland.com” Nikki Delamotte
WHAT TO DO IN CLEVELAND OHIO, THE ULTIMATE WEEKEND ITINERARY
“Cutler Real Estate” Cutler Marketing Team
QUALITY CUTS
“JStyle Weddings” Becky Raspe
BEST SMALL PLACES 2018
“The Plain Dealer” Laura DeMarco
20 OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BARS IN CLEVELAND
“Scene” 2017
15 RESTAURANTS IN CLEVELAND YOU PROBABLY DON’T KNOW ABOUT, BUT SHOULD- 2017
“Scene” (Photos courtesy of the Cleveland Scene archives and descriptions by Douglas Trattner and edited by Brandon Koziol)
HOW AN IMMIGRANT-OWNED BARBERSHOP BECAME CLEVELAND’S COOLEST SPEAKEASY-2017
“Thrillist” Billy Hallal
THREE OF CLEVELAND’S BEST YOUNG BARTENDERS -2017
“Scene” Billy Hallal
CLEVELAND MAGAZINE- 2017
“Hidden Cleveland: Three Speakeasy’s”
THRILLIST -2016
“Best Bars in Cleveland to Drink at Right Now” Beverage Director
THRILLIST- 2016
“Cleveland’s Cocktail’s That are Raising the City’s Drinking Standards” By Billy Hallal
SCENE- SEPTEMBER 2015
“Stunning Barbershop Speakeasy Opens in Cleveland Heights” By Douglas Trattner
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS PATCH- JUNE 2012
“Names in the News- Dawn Mongelluzzi Quintana” By Michelle Simakas
HEIGHTS OBSERVER- DECEMBER 2012
“Alex Quintana Becomes a Citizen” By Deanna Brenner Fischer
THE OHIO STATE SENATE – A SENATORIAL CITATION – SUMMER 2010
State Senator Shirley Smith Honoring Quintana’s Barber and Dream Spa
USA TODAY – NATIONAL AND WORLD NEWS – AUGUST 2010
“Independent retailers face challenges that chains don’t”
SUN NEWSPAPER – JULY 2010
“Locally-owned businesses in Cleveland Heights are forming an alliance”
HEIGHTS OBSERVER – JULY 2008
Editorial Written By Denise Zeman
SALON TODAY – DECEMBER 2007
“How will your business evolve and grow in 2008?”
NAIL & SPA BIZ MAGAZINE – JULY/AUGUST 2006
“What do you do to keep your Employees committed to the concept of Continuous Learning?”
NAIL & SPA BIZ MAGAZINE – MAY/JUNE 2006
“What Promotion Really Kicked Up your Income”
ITALIAN SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA – DECEMBER 2005
“Gifted Youth Members”
FOCUS CLEVELAND HEIGHTS – WINTER 2005
“Merchants in the Spotlight”
NAILS MAGAZINE – OCTOBER 2004
“Four Cities”
CHIACCHEIRONI – MAY 2004
“Congratulations and Salute!”
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS BUSINESS REVIEW – SPRING 2004
“Welcome to the Neighborhood”
FOCUS CLEVELAND HEIGHTS – SPRING 2004
“What’s in Store?”
NAILS MAGAZINE – AUGUST 1996 PRE PRESS
Nails By Dawn “Tip of the Month”