West Chester & Liberty October 2016

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Lifestyle Letter

Fit for a foodie.

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wo of my favorite indulgences are great food and great wine.

I consider myself a "foodie," often seeking out unique new dishes to savor at restaurants or experimenting to create something tasty in my own kitchen. That’s why we’re excited to debut West Chester & Liberty Lifestyle’s first Food & Wine issue.

Our Hot Spot feature uncovers a hidden gem in the local food scene, The Coach House in Hamilton. Chef Jared Whalen has worked at some of the finest restaurants in Cincinnati, including The Maisonnette, and now his culinary creations are being served right here in Butler County.

I love to cook and often look for new ways to make meal preparation more fun and functional. This month I share my favorite unique kitchen gadgets that have become indispensable in my kitchen. If these items inspire you to get cooking, then look inside for recipes from the kitchens of Liberty Township’s Cozy’s Cottage and Cozy's Café & Pub. If I’m being completely honest, I don’t know much about wines, but I do know that I enjoy them. Fortunately, Liberty Township resident and owner of Village Wines of Glendale, Kate Eberlein, knows a lot about wine. Learn how Eberlein turned her love of wine into a thriving business and read about some of her favorite food and wine pairings.

This issue our stories extend beyond food and wine. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so we shined the spotlight on an amazing local organization, the Pink Ribbon Girls. Read about the beneficial services they provide area women who have been diagnosed with cancer. Look closely at our ads and calendar this month, and you’ll find a few additional services and events specially intended to help with the detection or prevention of breast cancer.

This month we invite you to pour a glass of your favorite wine, and indulge your senses while savoring this Food & Wine issue of West Chester & Liberty Lifestyle.

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October 2016

Departments

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Around Town

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Culinary Creations

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Hot Spot

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Giving Back

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

16 Sipping Success

Liberty Township's Kate Eberlain turns her love of wine into a thriving business.

20 From the Kitchen Of...

Publisher Michelle Moody shares her favorite kitchen gadgets that

make cooking a breeze.

24 A Handcrafted Culinary Experience

It's all about the experience for guests who visit The Coach House.

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West Chester residents and foodies gathered August 12 for the Fourth Annual Food Truck Rally in Union Centre, where 45 local food trucks brought their best dishes to our neighborhood. The event was sponsored by the Union Centre Boulevard Merchants Association. Next year’s FTR will be August 11, 2017. UCBMA.com.

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LEADERSHIP 21 Leadership 21 is a West Chester ■ Liberty Chamber Alliance program designed to improve the quantity, quality and effectiveness of leadership along the I-75 Growth Corridor and within the communities of West Chester and Liberty Townships.

A new class of 30 local leaders has been chosen for 2017. Area

Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. For additional information about volunteer requirements or to apply, please visit the website or call Library Director Travis Bautz at 513.424.0659. MidPointeLibrary.org

WORLD RENOWNED YOGA INSTRUCTOR COMING TO GRACETREE

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fields. The goal is to enable participants to integrate newly acquired knowledge immediately in their teaching.

Ganesh’s visit to West Chester is significant in that he’s only making four stops in the U.S. during his world trip. Ganesh is the son of world-renowned yoga instructors A.G. and Indra Mohan, who originated the Svastha organization. This five-day training with Ganesh runs from October 14-18 from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Yoga teacher John Kepner will also be present at the training. For additional information or to register for the program, please go online. GraceTreeStudio.com

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VETERANS’ TRIBUTE AND RESOURCE FAIR The Caring Community Collaborative (C3) and the Miami University Voice of America Learning Center will present a Veterans’ Tribute and Resource Fair on Friday, November 11, honoring all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. An award will also be presented to a veteran for giving back to the community.

The resource fair for veterans will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m., with the tribute program beginning at 11:30 a.m. The event, which is free

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Thanks to the generous members of our community and area business for their phenomenal support of two local backpack drives, which combined donated close to 1,000 backpacks to area families in need. Reach Out Lakota’s annual Back To School Supply Drive donated more than 500 backpacks and school supplies to Lakota students. An additional 125 leftover supplies will

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be donated back to various local programs. Because of many volunteers and community partners, including West Chester/Liberty Township Faith Alliance, this was the first year Reach Out Lakota was able to fulfill every request of children in need.

With the generosity of our community, the Leadership 21 Class of 2016 project, Got Your Back Backpack Drive, was also a success.

The class was able to purchase 300 Under Armour backpacks for children at the Boys & Girls Club, who otherwise would not have this basic necessity. Thank you for helping to lighten the load of the social, emotional and academic pressures of area students!

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Culinary Creations

Cozy’s champagne cupcakes 6 eggs 2/3 cup butter 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 vanilla bean, split 1 teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups sugar ¾ cup champagne Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Separate four egg yolks and discard. Gradually add egg whites and remaining two eggs to butter/sugar mixture. Scrape vanilla bean and add to butter mixture. Add flour, baking powder, and salt to butter mixture alternating with champagne. Mix until fully combined. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

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6 tablespoons butter 5 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 8 tablespoons of champagne Beat butter until soft and fluffy. Add powdered sugar and mix ingredients together. Add champagne and fully incorporate into mixture. Add vanilla

TEST YOUR CULINARY SKILLS WITH FOUR FABULOUS FALL RECIPES FROM THE KITCHEN OF COZY’S COTTAGE AND COZY’S CAFÉ AND PUB PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERWORKS IMAGING The fall season is here, and with that comes warm tastes and cool happy hours. Pumpkin spice isn’t the only flavor unique to the fall. Roll up your sleeves and follow these recipes from the kitchen of Cozy’s Cottage and Cozy’s Café & Pub to enjoy a fresh meal, drink or dessert with your family and friends this fall.

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last and lightly mix.

Plum tyme prosecco smash

Fall cobb salad

2 plums, extra for garnish

1 bag craisins to

6 thyme sprigs, extra for garnish

½ cup candied or plain walnuts

Juice from one lime

1 cup stilton bleu cheese

1/2 cup sugar

1 cup pomegranate seeds

1/2 cup water

1 can mandarin oranges

1 bottle of Prosecco

½ cup shallots, julienned

1 bag mixed field greens

1 box golden raisins THYME SIMPLE SYRUP

Bring water and sugar to a gentle boil

Toss field greens in a medium sized

and stir until sugar is dissolved.

bowl. Add craisins, walnuts, bleu

Remove from heat and add thyme

cheese, pomegranate seeds, man-

sprigs and let cool. Chill until ready to

darin oranges, shallots, and golden

use–can be made ahead and kept for

raisins in vertical layers on top of

up to a month.

the greens. Drizzle with dressing.

COCKTAIL

POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE

Peel and chop two plums. Muddle the

DRESSING

plums with 3-4 tablespoons thyme sim-

3 tablespoons pomegranate juice

ple syrup and lime juice until all of the

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

plum juices have been released. Shake

½ tablespoons dry mustard powder

this mixture with ice in a cocktail

3 tablespoons honey

shaker. Pour into two glasses filled with

¾ teaspoon salt

ice. Top off with Prosecco and garnish

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Apple cider glazed lamb chops Apple Cider Glazed Lamb Chops 1 cup apple cider 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons minced ginger 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon honey

with extra plum slices and thyme sprigs!

Mix all ingredients except for the olive

8 rib lamb chops (3/4 inch thick)

oil in a mixing bowl. Slowly add olive oil, whisking hard to avoid separating the oil from the rest of the mixture. Drizzle over Fall Cobb Salad.

GLAZE

Boil cider, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, and honey in a small saucepan for 10-12 minutes or until approximately ¼ cup remains. Cool completely.

CHOPS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pat lamb chops dry and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Arrange on broiler pan and brush top of chops with half of glaze already prepared. Broil three to four inches from heat for three minutes. Turn and Cozy's Cottage Now open for breakfast and lunch daily 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

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to plate and brush with any leftover glaze. Let stand for five minutes. Serve with your favorite fall vegetables such as parsnips and brussel sprouts.

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LIBERTY TOWNSHIP WOMAN TURNS LOVE OF WINE INTO THRIVING BUSINESS ARTICLE TOM BREWER

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very glass of wine tells a story. In each sip is contained a history, a geology, a region. Each bottle tells its own tale.

At Village Wines of Glendale, owner and Liberty Township resident Kate Eberlein brings these stories to life. Eberlein’s story of how she came to love wine and own the shop at 23 Village Square—a building that dates back to the 1880s and has plenty of tales of its own—is as rich and flavorful as a glass of cabernet.

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Eberlein’s love affair with wine begins at a wedding she attended in the early 1990s. The nuptials took place in scenic Napa Valley. Eberlein and her husband Jeff became enamored of Napa’s fertile rolling hills, the process of winemaking, and the science of flavors. By the time the wedding ended, Eberlein was committed to bringing her new hobby home with her.

“We held tastings in our home. They weren’t anything formal, just something fun to do with our friends. Before I knew it, I was learning about wine all the time. I couldn’t get enough of it. We started pairing wines with food and getting into the science of flavors,” Eberlein says.

To keep her collection stocked during the early days of her dalliance with wine, Eberlein spent a lot of time at Piazza Discepoli’s Glendale location. She struck up a friendship with store owner Steve Dinnerstein, and one day he asked if she’d like to work there. Eberlein, who was working from home at the time, jumped at the chance to make some extra income.

For five years, she talked wine all day, made sure the store’s regulars were taken care of (“If a customer wants Chablis, we’ll have Chablis,” she jokes), and soaked up as much wine knowledge as she could. In 2015, Dinnerstein told her he was looking to work less and he casually asked if she had any interest in buying the store.

Recognizing an opportunity to turn a passion to a profession, to transform a love to a life, Eberlein took the plunge into ownership in November of 2015, re-christening the store Village Wines of Glendale.

UNCORKING THE POSSIBILITIES

Eberlein wasted no time in putting her fingerprints on Village Wines of Glendale – first, a revamped/reorganized f loorplan, then a professionally hand-painted mural in the store’s bar and entertainment area, the Piccolo Wine Room. Mid2016 brought a new chef, formerly of 20 Brix and Honey in Milford, and working with him and other staff on building a

rotating menu that delivers a complete f lavor experience. In addition to wine restaurant mainstays like a charcuterie board, Village Wines offers exotic, delicious takes on burgers, salads and f latbreads that change each weekend.

Eberlein has also experimented with pop-up dinners, serving her guests special dinners that are paired with wines, and has tapped into Greater Cincinnati’s craft brewing culture by offering beer pairings.

Taste, however, isn’t the only sense guests will have engaged at Piccolo.

There is live acoustic music every Friday evening and every other Saturday. The entertainment adds a layer of richness to an experience that is simultaneously intimate and casual. Yet Village Wines isn’t merely a venue for great food, great drinks and great music; it’s paradise for those who love to learn about wine.

Village Wines is host to frequent guest wine makers who lead tastings and educate customers about a region’s wines. They’ll describe the topography of the land and explain where grapes are grown to add context to flavors. This collegial wine experience is Eberlein’s gift to her customers. It’s a gift she gives enthusiastically.

“If someone is interested in a particular wine, I will take out a map and show them the village or city that wine comes from. I can explain, for example, that a particular region is known for a certain kind of soil and they have that soil because there was a glacier there thousands of years ago,” Eberlain explains. “I love finding answers to my customers’ questions.”

Love is the driving force at Village Wines of Glendale. Eberlein’s passion for where and how wine is made, and her desire to play matchmaker with a bottle and a palate, is what makes visiting the store an experience CONTINUED > worth toasting.

Owner Kate Eberlain

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Sat: 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

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SIPPING SUCCESS

(CON TI N U ED)

Perfect pairs Flavorful food and wine suggestions from Village Wine of Glendale owner Kate Eberlein.

Le Dragon Quintus Bordeaux

Light in color, medium-bodied and dominated by fresh, red berry fruits. Pair with grilled lamb with rustic porcini sauce

Krupp Brothers Veriason

Complex nose displaying layers of ripe cassis, dark plum, toasted vanilla spice, bay leaf, floral notes and subtle earthy aromas. Serve alongside beef tenderloin with garlic horseradish cream.

Rombauer Chardonnay

Enticing aromas of bright citrus and melon are layered with spice, vanilla and a touch of butter. Drink with Ahi tuna.

Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose

A nose of red fruits and fresh pear. Try it with shrimp and avocado salsa on pita toasts.

Taylor Fladgate Vintage Porto

Elegant and smooth, combining delicate wood notes and rich fruit. Sip for dessert with dates stuffed with blue cheese and pecans.

Pio Cesare Barolo

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From the Kitchen Off...

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o you enjoy experimenting in the kitchen and stirring up delicious dishes when you have the time? Or perhaps you see cooking as a necessary evil that you try to tackle as quickly as possible. Whether you’re a passionate cooking enthusiast or just trying to get food on the table in the most efficient way, you’ll appreciate these fieldtested cooking gadgets and helpers.

There are plenty of items in my kitchen that I couldn’t imagine cooking without–like my KitchenAid mixer or my most versatile J.A. Henckels knife. But over the years I’ve encountered a few hidden gems, unique items that I had to discover either by luck or through exhaustive research. Each product showcased here is one of my personal favorites and would be a helpful addition to any kitchen. Visit WestChesterandLibertyLifestye.com before October 27, and enter our sweepstakes for a chance to win some of these great gadgets.

Garlic presses have been around for over 50 years, but none can compare to the Orblue Propresser Garlic Press. What makes this garlic press so unique is there is no need to peel the garlic–just toss it into the press with the skin on and watch the magic unfold with minimal effort. It is stainless steel, rust proof and comes with a

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Every kitchen needs a bit of fun and whimsy. The comically named “Forked Up Art” turns utensils into functional and decorative pieces of artwork. These clever creations come in variety of styles, but the Multi Flat-Fork is perfect for drying kitchen sponges or keeping your phone and keys off your counters. You can find an array of Forked Up Art and other unique items at Art On/Off Symmes in Fairfield and Hamilton. $30-$45 at ArtOnSymmes.com.

There are dozens of companies that make silicon cooking and serving utensils, but what makes the Cuisipro Silicon Spoon so unique is the shape. With their 11 and 11.5 inch models, the shape is flat enough to serve as both a scraper and flipper, but also deep enough to mix and stir food items that are more difficult to handle. It is also heat resistant up to 575 degrees, making it the perfect tool to tackle anything you need to sauté. $10.93 and up at Amazon.com.

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This is how every guest is greeted at The Coach House, a hidden secret atop the hills of Hamilton, Ohio, in Butler County.

Located within Berkley Square, the destination offers a complete culinary experience where its charming and vintage past is married with fresh modern trends.

Whether you consider yourself a foodie, a wine connoisseur or simply someone who appreciates a quality meal and entertainment, a seat at one of The Coach House’s tables is an experience you don’t want to miss. Bringing

creative flare to the growing Hamilton foodscape, the restaurant’s emphasis on handcrafted cuisine is distinctive.

“We designed our restaurant with a focus on local flavors and community connectivity,” says Danielle Webb, who serves as the Vice President of Marketing for Community First Solutions, The Coach House’s nonprofit parent organization.

With seasonal, locally-sourced fare and a wide selection of craft beers and wines, The Coach House successfully creates an atmosphere that fuses fun and sophistication. The experience is anchored by Executive Chef Jared Whalen and his carefully crafted dishes.

A Butler County native, Whalen graduated from the New England Culinary Institute before beginning his career at the former Cincinnati favorite, The Maisonnette, working alongside renowned celebrity chef Jean-Robert de Caval. Whalen continued to

work with de Caval in developing a restaurant empire until Whalen’s desire to bring five-star service to his hometown led him back to Hamilton.

Whalen isn’t just a chef in the basic sense of the word; he’s a culinary craftsman, building layer upon layer in each of his dishes. His integrity as a chef is validated by the fact that nearly everything he serves is fresh and handmade, from pasta to beer cheese and beyond. The menu, which is skillfully crafted and updated by Whalen as the seasons change, offers traditional dishes with a modern twist–from pan seared salmon served atop quinoa and oyster mushrooms to the truly cutting-edge duck sloppy joe complete with secret sauce. The restaurant hosts daily specials, usually one at lunch and two at dinner, which gives Whalen creative freedom to keep up with current trends while providing guests with something new each day. His passion remains evident in his daily preparations,

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which begin early in the morning and continue until the dinner rush slows and he is able to walk the floor to greet guests.

A guest’s experience flows out of the kitchen throughout the rest of The Coach House. Manager of Restaurant Operations Matt Taggart brings a rich wine background to the establishment. The restaurant houses wine lockers with top-quality wines at affordable prices and features monthly wine tastings. The wine culture is so strong that many wine clubs enjoy hosting meetings and events on the property. Taggart is known to infuse his own bourbons and concoct unique drink specials.

The Coach House also features monthly beer tastings, an annual Thanksgiving feast, and live music every Saturday evening, a popular event that keeps guests coming back for weekly dancing.

“We want guests to feel special. We want to create a total culinary experience– from the seasonally inspired menu to the

personalized service. Hosting events, whether a private function or a holiday meal, is an important part of building relationships with our diners,” Webb reflects. “When you can get people to come together and celebrate, that’s what I think we do best here.”

While everyone who visits The Coach House enjoys the perks of personalized services and thoughtful hospitality, there are added perks for members. For $120 per year, membership is an affordable luxury.

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pink ribbon extends beyond the month of October. Named for the international sign of moral support among breast cancer survivors, local organization Pink Ribbon Girls (PRG) is painting our town pink. PRG offers a network of support and free direct services for women with breast and reproductive cancers.

PRG wraps a ribbon of hope around the women of Dayton, Cincinnati, and soon, Columbus. Its motto is “No one travels this road alone.” PRG knows too well the challenges of diagnosis, treatment and recovery. They remind women they are strong and brave and encourage them through a fight for their lives.

Liberty Township resident and breast cancer survivor Tami Tenoever was a recipient of Pink Ribbon Girls’ services.

“I love that Pink Ribbon Girls are based locally and give back to the community where we are. Most of the women involved in the organization have been touched in some way 28

by cancer. You can see the passion and the love they have for women,” Tenoever explains.

“They don’t want anyone to feel isolated as they work through this disease.”

Jan Middleton is a breast cancer survivor and Director of Community Partners and Education at PRG. “When you are diagnosed, your entire family is diagnosed,” Middleton says. “We keep the whole family in mind when we plan our services.”

There is often little time to process a diagnosis. Heather Boes, Liberty Township survivor, recalls the stress of that time.

“It was a whirlwind,” she says. “I found out, then—boom, boom, boom—there was an appointment every day…mammogram, ultrasound, biopsy. Then there’s the call that turns your world upside-down.”

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are delivered to doorsteps.

Housekeeping services are scheduled to lighten the load.

Transportation is offered to and from treatment and doctor’s appointments. Peer support provides wisdom and a listening ear.

Lisa Schneider learned about Pink Ribbon Girls long before her diagnosis. She never dreamed she’d be a recipient of their services.

Schneider, a mother and grandmother, is a caregiver for a large family in Liberty Township.

“With eleven people to feed, the meals are a God-send,” Schneider explains. “They

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make really good meals that taste like homemade! I don’t have to worry about making nutritional meals.”

“The cleaning has been unbelievable for me, too, because I’m a neat freak,” she adds.

Pink Ribbon Girls’ free services are not income-based, but offered to local women of all ages and at all stages of cancer.

When she was originally offered PRG’s services, Schneider balked, thinking she didn’t deserve the kind of free help she could technically afford.

“The Pink Ribbon Girls told me, ‘You don’t know what’s coming your way. Let us help you,’” Schneider recalls. “It’s not about what you can afford, it’s about what you can and cannot do.”

Pink Ribbon Girls’ services are offered for two months, with the timing chosen by each individual.

“Breast cancer does not have only a twomonth treatment period,” Middleton says.

“We tell people to take a look at what their treatment plan is, and let us know when it fits in to best help.”

When other support groups stop giving, PRG fills the gap.

Middleton says, “When you are first diagnosed, everybody comes around. Then, your hair grows back and unfortunately, people think, ‘Oh! She’s good!’ and they move on. But you are not 100% better, and at 12-months down the road, you may just be going into reconstruction surgery and really need more help.”

Schneider shares, “I cannot describe how touching the organization is to people that are truly desperate—not financially desperate or physically desperate—but emotionally dependent to just get through this.”

“Pink Ribbon Girls has been through this. They know what to do to assist you and your families through each stage,” Schneider adds.

“To be a recipient of their kindness, understanding and support, it’s really priceless,” she says, tears in her eyes.

Pink Ribbon Girls is a gift to women and their families in our region—a package of love and hope, tied with a bow of pink.

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Parting Thoughts

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incinnati has long been a place to call home for my family.

Three of our four children were born in Cincinnati hospitals.

Our youngest daughter is again a resident and a member of the house band at downtown’s Howl at the Moon piano bar. One of the best parts about living in Cincinnati is what USA Today recently called “one of six small cities with big food scenes.” An issue of West Chester & Liberty Lifestyle dedicated to the area’s food and spirits has opened a treasure chest of memories for me. I trust it has for you as well.

From five-star restaurants featuring exquisite culinary delights to a five-barstool greasy spoon serving reasons to buy Alka-Seltzer, pursuing food in Cincinnati is an addiction to flavor. There are some tastes that are just uniquely ours. Long before Oprah discovered its “worth every penny” creaminess, we knew there was no ice cream like Graeter’s.

For more than 140 years, the famous French-pot handcrafted process and huge chocolate chips has allowed Graeter’s to set the ice cream standard few others have matched. The gift pack of six flavors we sent a few Christmases ago to our Florida daughter is still her “best present ever.”

Speaking of standards, there may be no higher bar set than that by the “Ribs King.” Grown from humble beginnings in a small building in Montgomery to its current four locations, the Montgomery Inn is one of the finest family restaurants in the country. The smooth flavor of the sauce and the fall-off-the-bone tenderness of the meat have made the Inn a favorite for actors, athletes and every U.S. President since Gerald Ford. Browsing the pictures on their walls tells the story of our city, our country and

our family. Birthdays and anniversaries in the May family are celebrated with a taste that lingers longer than the ribs on the plate.

But it was in Cincinnati that I learned food is also about fellowship.

I came to the Upper Price Hill area as an eighteen-year-old enrolling at Cincinnati Christian University. Miles from home, local restaurants became a place to build lifelong friendships. Left on Glenway took us to a Frisch’s location where sundaes and hot fudge brownies were often the late night treat. Tuesday nights sent us packing to the LaRosa’s on Boudinot. All-you-can-eat spaghetti, salad and bread tempted twenty to thirty of us each week. I am sure the chain lost money the moment our five cars pulled into the parking lot.

But there was no place we frequented quite like Skyline Chili.

Perched at the intersection of Glenway and Warsaw, Skyline stood as a lighthouse steering us from the ragged rocks of classrooms and libraries. In 1974 for two one dollar bills–tip included–a five-way and a drink could be the prized possession. The Mediterranean spiced meat atop spaghetti and smothered with grated cheese provided the backdrop for conversation, counseling and contemplating the future. The waitresses often knew our order and had it waiting as we walked through the doors.

We helped ourselves to the infamous bowls of crackers or refills on the drinks so that no one would have to scurry to serve us. It is impossible for me to walk into a Skyline today without hearing voices and seeing faces from my past. A smile is destined to crease my lips.

To this day, I don’t like to eat alone. In Cincinnati, there simply is no reason to. Bon appétit!

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