THE PREMIER LGBTQ BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
CINCINNATI Vol. 5
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TABLE OF CON TENTS
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ABOUT CINCINNATI
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
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BAR GUIDE
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LGBTQ ORGS & ATTRACTIONS
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
ABOUT CINCINNATI LGBTQ Cincinnati Someone once called Cincinnati the “Queen City of the West”. Maybe that’s because Cincinnati is home to a lively gay scene, with the gay community thriving in the Northside area of the city. There are many gay and lesbian bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels to choose from. Cincinnati is well known as a gay friendly city, with its annual Gay and Lesbian Pride Alive Festival attracting thousands as the highlight of the gay events calendar. The city is also home to great historic attractions such as the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, built in 1867. The Contemporary Arts Center is also well known for its sometimes controversial exhibits such as Robert Mapplethorpe’s nude photography. And since you are right on the border of Kentucky, do walk across the bridge to say you visited two states on your trip. Whatever you’re after, Cincinnati’s got it covered. 2
RESTAURANT GUI DE The Eagle OTR
Eli’s BBQ
Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, Cincinnati
Jean-Robert’s Table
Orchids at Palm Court
Mazunte Taqueria
Bakersfield OTR
Mita’s Restaurant & Bar
Maplewood Kitchen and Bar
Bauer Farm Kitchen
Taft’s Ale House
Jeff Ruby’s Precinct
Sotto
Forno Osteria+Bar
Boca
Arthur’s
Restaurant L
Red Feather Kitchen
Rustic-chic eatery & beer hall dishing up Southern classics. 1342 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH
Low-key barbecue joint with some backyard seating, serving pulled pork, ribs & more. 3313 Riverside Drive, Cincinnati, OH
An upscale spot offering steaks, chops, seafood & sides in a vibrant art deco room. 700 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH
Chef-owned eatery serving upscale French fare in an intimate room. 713 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH
Upscale hotel restaurant serving inventive & traditional American dishes. 35 W 5th Street, Cincinnati, OH
Casual eatery with Mexican street food and homemade salsas. 5207 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH
Tacos & a few other Mexican dishes in a chic, upbeat, margarita-fueled atmosphere. 1213 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH
Stylish spot with high ceilings & decorative tiles serving tapas, Latin entrées & cocktails. 501 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH
Spacious cafe for Californian cuisine amid wooden tables & greenery. 525 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH
Locally sourced French-German cuisine, plus craft cocktails, served in rustic-chic surrounds. 435 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH
Artisanal beers, steaks & salads served in a classic brewpub. 1429 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH
Clubby, upscale fixture for steaks, chops & seafood in a lively, jackets-suggested setting. 311 Delta Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
Basement dining with an austere brick-&wood interior serving inventive Italian cuisine. 118 E 6th Street, Cincinnati, OH
Bustling, light-filled option for rustic Italian entrees & pizza plus wine & craft cocktails. 3514 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
This high-end restaurant with stylish decor & a full bar serves steak, seafood & pasta dishes. 114 E 6th Street, Cincinnati, OH
Long-running neighborhood hangout for burgers & other bar fare & local draft brews. 3516 Edwards Road, Cincinnati, OH
Elegant, upscale menu of inventive French dishes offered in an airy dining room. 301 E 4th Street, Cincinnati, OH
Inventive, seasonal American cooking, craft cocktails & wine in a playful, chic atmosphere. 3200 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH
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2020 EVENT SCH EDULE NOVEMBER
NOV 21
WIZARD TRIVIA PUB CRAWL
NOV 7
There will be a total of 45+ cities participating in the trivia contest at the same time on the same day. Every team will be competing against every team in all cities. The top 100 Teams will win CASH and/or PRIZES! Learn more at eventbrite.com.
ARNOLDS BAR & GRILL GHOST HUNT
Cornerstone will lead an investigation of Arnolds, along with ownership and staff as we hear about their personal experiences in the building. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
DECEMBER
NOV 9
CUPCAKE AND BEER PAIRING
DEC 2
This collaboration can’t be beat! Our pairings are always a hit and the ladies from “3 Sweet Girls” will just make this one.... a little bit sweeter! Learn more at eventbrite.com.
BOURBON + BUBBLES EVENT AT BRASSERIE PROVENCE
Guests will enjoy a specialty cocktail, sparkling wine and Basil Hayden’s bourbon, all perfectly paired with small plates from the amazing Chef. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
NOV 11
BEER AND COOKIE DOUGH PAIRING
DEC 5
We partnered up with local friends from Pendleton Parlor to masterfully pair their amazing edible cookie dough with our delicious brews. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
MASTERING CHRISTMAS BRUNCH We will set the tone for holiday brunch with Mimosa’s and Coffee while we teach you the art of handcrafted cinnamon rolls and a beautiful holiday quiche to share with your family during the holidays! Learn more online at eventbrite.com.
NOV 11 6:00PM-7:30PM
TENNESSEE WHISKEY 101 AND TASTING
Let a professional walk you through the history and flavor profiles of America’s favorite Whiskeys. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
DEC 5 12:00PM-6:00PM
ANNUAL UGLY SWEATER CRAWL This year has not been jolly thus far so we hope our 5th annual Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl can bring some joy & happiness to you & the bar industry. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
NOV 14
2020 TURKEY TRAIL
The Turkey Trail has a single purpose, find the Turkey as quickly as you can so your team can drink off the group tab. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
DEC 6
SOULFUL SUNDAYZ
Owlchar, a creative collective based out of Louisville, KY, welcomes you to a Sunday soiree featuring world foods, multiple DJs, and pop up shops all within an intimate art gallery space. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
NOV 15
BEER & BAGEL PAIRING
We partnered with local friends the OTR Bagel Bar for a beer and bagels pairing to kickoff your Sunday Funday! Learn more at eventbrite.com.
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BAR GU ID E Below Zero Lounge Video jukebox, a quality sound system, large TVs, and ultra-plush lounges for conversation and relaxation at this mixed-crowd location. 1122 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH
The Cabaret Amazing drag shows with talented queens! 1122 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH The Crazy Fox Saloon Transgender folks adopted the Fox as their own, and the crowd is always diverse and fun. 901 Washington Avenue, Newport, KY
The Dock This spot has three complete bars, a smoking patio, a patio lounge, a dance floor, a pool table, and touch screen games to entertain all night long. 603 W Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH
Rosie’s Tavern Gay dive bar with pool, shuffleboard and a mixed crowd. 643 Bakewell Street, Covington, KY
Old Street Saloon Rural Old Street creates community in the midst of adversity, featuring bighaired drag queens and local talent. 13 Old Street, Monroe, OH
Bar 32 Friendly warm bar with pool table, karaoke and stiff drinks. 701 Bakewell Street, Covington, KY
Main Event Reasonable drink prices, friendly people, and a pool table is the draw to this mixed-crowd spot. 835 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH Home Base Tavern The corner of Vine and West Hollister, two blocks from the University of Cincinnati`s main campus, hosts happy hours and karaoke at this hotspot. 2401 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH Tillie’s Lounge 4042 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
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2020-21 EVENT SCHEDULE DEC 31
CareerStaff Cincinnati family for our monthly Mixer and hiring event to learn why we’d love to work with you! Learn more at eventbrite.com.
NEW YEARS EVE BAR CRAWL
New Years Eve is undoubtedly the BIGGEST PARTY of the year and deciding where for you and your friends will ring in the new year is a tough decision. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
FEBRUARY FEB 9
JANUARY
THE BAND’S VISIT
Puzzling Adventures™ are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided tour. Learn more online at eventbrite.com.
The critically acclaimed smash-hit Broadway musical THE BAND’S VISIT is the winner of 10 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, making it one of the most Tony-winning musicals in history. Enjoy your night with the best sound known to music. Learn more at cincinnatiusa.com.
JAN 9
FEB 20
JAN 8
ONE TEAM SCAVENGER HUNT
CINCINNATI DR CRAWL TRIVIA PUB CRAWL
OFFICIAL MARDI GRAS BAR CRAWL
There will be a total of 45+ cities participating in the trivia contest at the same time on the same day. Every team will be competing against every team in all cities. The top 100 Teams will win CASH and/or PRIZES! Learn more at eventbrite.com.
Cincinnati’s official mardi gras bar crawl is known for outrageous colorful costumes, masks, and a whole lot of beads. Escape society and be whomever you want to be on the most extravagant crawl of the year. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
JAN 22
FEB 26
SNOWBOUND 2021
SNOW WHITE
With winter upon us here in Cincinnati, the frosty folks of PEER have collaborated to create something simply spectacular to our attendees in the 18th year of Snowbound, Cincinnati’s premier rope event! Learn more at eventbrite.com.
Who’s the ‘fairest of them all?’ Find out this season in a regional premiere of our Family Series: Snow White. It’s the treasured fairy tale of a jealous Queen, her beautiful stepdaughter, and a kiss from a handsome Prince. Learn more at cincinnatiusa.com.
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MARCH
BOOZIN’ IN YOUR ONESIE BAR CRAWL
MAR 6
The weather is cold & you want to be comfy... what better way to be than boozin’ in your onesie at Cincinnati’s 6th annual & world’s most comfortable bar crawl. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
VHILS: HAZE
Vhils is renowned for his unusual technique of removing the surface layers of urban walls to create riveting portraits and imagery. Learn more at cincinnatiusa.com.
JAN 29
FINAL FRIDAY MIX & MINGLE Spend the afternoon with our
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EVENT SCH ED ULE MAR 13
separated at birth? Well, it can only be The Comedy of Errors. Learn more at cincinnatiusa.com.
The luck of the Irish must be within you as you have found a four leaf clover (aka BCL’s St. Patrick’s bar crawl)! Now throw on some green & grab your favorite drinking buddies, for that whiskey won’t drink itself! Learn more online at eventbrite.com.
APRIL 10 1:00PM
OFFICIAL ST. PATRICK’S BAR CRAWL
BOOZIN’ THROUGH THE DECADES BAR CRAWL
Imagine Living Through The Retro 60s, The Groovy 70s, The Totally Rad 80s, The Hella Cool 90s, The Baller 2000s, Well Now You Can! Page Your Friends, Plan Your Outfits And Come Get Jiggy Wit It At The Boozin’ Through The Decades Crawl. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
MAR 16
HARD CANDY CINCINNATI WITH NINA WEST
Meet and greet with the hottest drag in town. Come enjoy your evening with Nina West and find out what Nina likes to do! Learn more at eventbrite.com.
APRIL 22
CHECKPOINT CHALLENGES SMALE RIVERFRONT PARK
MARCH 28
Checkpoint Challenges is a physical and mental outdoor sport that can be enjoyed by active people of all skill and fitness levels. Learn more at cincinnatiusa.com.
HAMILTON
HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre. Learn more at cincinnatiusa.com.
APR 30
BUILT TO LAST: THE TAFT HISTORIC HOUSE AT 200
Explore the history of downtown Cincinnati’s oldest surviving wooden residence still in its original location. The Baum-Longworth-Sinton-Taft house turns 200 this year! Learn more at cincinnatiusa.com.
APRIL APR 1
TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS
How do we become un-stuck? How much is too much? What’s this love thing all about anyway? In her bestselling book Tiny Beautiful Things, Cheryl Strayed (author of Wild) tackled these questions and more as the anonymous advice columnist Dear Sugar. Learn more at cincinnatiusa.com.
APRIL 10
THE COMEDY OF ERRORS 7:30PM What do you get when you mix love triangles, a jealous wife, a vindictive mistress, a deranged doctor, and not one, but TWO sets of identical twins
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LGBTQ COMM U NI TY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
PLANNED PARENTHOOD SOUTHWEST OHIO REGION The leading reproductive health care provider, educator and advocate for Southwest Ohio. www.plannedparenthood.org 2314 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
GAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Forges strategic alliances with other professional and business organizations and creates networking opportunities for LGBTQ and allied businesses. www.gaychambercincinnati.com CINCINNATI MEN’S CHORUS A non-profit community chorus organized to provide the opportunity for individuals identifying as male, whether gay, bisexual, transgender or straight allies to sing together. www.cincinnatimenschorus.org
THE OHIO LESBIAN ARCHIVES Collection of lesbian history and culture. ohiolesbianarchives.wordpress.com HAMILTON PUBLIC HEALTH HIV Testing, Care, and Prevention. www.hamiltoncountyhealth.org
EQUALITY OHIO Nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that advocates for full equality for the LGBTQ community. equalityohio.org
NEW SPIRIT OASIS COMMUNITY CHURCH - MCC Cincinnati’s oldest still-active LGBTQ organization. 4033 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
PFLAG CINCINNATI A non-profit organization of volunteers who offer support for LGBTQ, and intersex individuals, families & friends in a safe and caring environment. www.pflagcinci.org
CINCINNATI FRONTRUNNERS Front Runners is an affiliation of LGBTQ running/walking clubs. | www.frontrunners.org CROSSPORT A non-profit social support organization serving transgender individuals in the Greater Cincinnati and surrounding area, including partners, families, friends, and other allies. www.crossport.org
CARACOLE Provides HIV prevention and testing services for the community and affordable housing & case management for individuals & families living with HIV/AIDS. www.caracole.org 4138 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
STOP AIDS Provides individual support services, offers prevention education and provides housing assistance to homeless individuals living with HIV/AIDS in Cincinnati. www.stopaidscincinnati.org
THE CENTER Funding worthy projects that advance quality, visibility and education of the diverse LGBTQ communities. www.cincyglbt.com
ALTERNATING CURRENTS Cincinnati’s gay and lesbian public affairs radio show. www.alternatingcurrents.org
CINCINNATI PRIDE Providing information, support for local economic growth by partnering with the community to attract individuals to the Greater Cincinnati area, collaborate with other organizations through outreach programs, citizen involvement, and events, and educational resources to those inside and outside of the LGBTQ community. | www.cincinnatipride.org
CINCINNATI GAY BINGO Fabulous fun and prizes are to be found at this ongoing event benefiting local charities. gaybingocincinnati.com
GLSEN GREATER CINCINNATI GLSEN Greater Cincinnati works for safe, respectful K-12 schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. www.glsen.org/chapters/cincinnati MUSE CHOIR Cincinnati’s Women’s Choir. MUSE is an inclusive and feminist choral community advocating for peace and social justice. | www.musechoir.org
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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY DENTIST Fountain Square Dental Care................................. 21 Lowitz & Meier ....................................................... 24 Silverman Dental ................................................... 17
LIFE INSURANCE New York Life Insurance Company ...................14-15 MUSEUM Cincinnati Museum Center ............................... 4, 19
DERMATOLOGIST Dermatology and Skincare Associates ..................... 8
NONPROFIT MEDICAL CENTER Equitas Health ....................................................... 23
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Raiden Electric LLC ................................................... 5
PERSONAL TRAINING It’s Working Out..................................................... 27
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY Trak Group ............................................................. 27
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Gaslight Property ..................................................... 5
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Benchmark Human Services ................................... 8
REAL ESTATE Patrick Lach- Sibcy Cline Realtors........................... 10
FINANCIAL PLANNER Carol Hoffman- Clear Perspectives......................... 23
SENIOR LIVING Danbury Senior Living ............................................. 7 United Church Homes ........................................... 25
FINANCIAL SERVICES New York Life Insurance Company ...................14-15
SOLAR INSTALLATIONS Raiden Electric LLC ................................................... 5
GROUP CLASS It’s Working Out..................................................... 27
TRUST & ESTATE PLANNING Strauss Troy .............................................................. 3
HAIR SALON Pump Salon ........................................................... 21
VETERINARY SERVICES Oak Hills Animal Hospital...................................... 20
HEALTHCARE GEN-H Initiative ..................................................... 17 Premier Health ...................................................... 19 TriHealth ................................................................ 27
WATER COMPANY Culligan by WaterCo ................................................ 1
HOME GOOD STORE Dresden & Company................................................ 8
WEALTH MANAGEMENT Stephen Lee & Susan Snodgrass Wells Fargo Home Advisors ................................... 11
HOSPITAL Premier Health ...................................................... 19 HOTEL The Summit ............................................................. 4 INSURANCE Stan Trusler- Trusler Insurance Service ................... 25 LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW Widman & Franklin.................................................. 9 LEGAL SERVICES Strauss Troy .............................................................. 3
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