Key Cincinnati August 2022

August 2022

Prime Cincinnati: For Bourbon, Martinis, Tennis, and More!

Cincinnati Welcome Friends, On behalf of the City of Cincinnati, I am thrilled to welcome you! We are honored to host you in our great city, and I can’t wait for you to learn all about what makes us special.

You’re going to have a wonderful stay as you get to know our 52 diverse, vibrant, and walkable neighborhoods. Each community in our city is home to distinct and rich cultures, business centers, and personalities – but together, they make up one unified and proud Cincinnati. From downtown to College Hill, from the West Side to the East Side, you will find stunning architecture, exciting entertainment opportunities, and energetic residents ready to welcome you. We love our home, and we can’t wait to show you why.

Key Magazine Cincinnati is a great resource for learning about all the amazing attractions we have to offer in the area. With top-rated museums, theaters, parks, and restaurants – and one of the highest ranked zoos in the nation – there is something for everyone in the Queen City.

We are honored to welcome thousands of visitors among our guests each year, and we know your decision to visit will not leave you disappointed.

Thank you for coming to Cincinnati, and we’re excited to see you back here soon.

Sincerely,

Aftab Pureval Mayor, City of Cincinnati

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OFFICIAL CITY GUIDE

AUGUST 2022

VOL. 77

NO. 8

Cincinnati Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Cover story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 What’s Going On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Conventions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Business of the Month. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Downtown Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Greater Cincinnati Area Map . . . . . . . 18-19 Over The Rhine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Downtown Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Central Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Kentucky Dining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Northern Dining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Shopping Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Area Antique Shops. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Published Monthly by: Patty Youkilis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Publisher Barbara Rothstein . . . . . . Account Manager Beth Kotzin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editor Jennifer Carroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Designer KEY/CINCINNATI MAGAZINE P.O. BOX 37137 CINCINNATI, OHIO 45222 513-235-7965 A Key Magazine. This magazine is authorized by, and the trademarks KEY and KEY design are licensed by Key Magazines, Inc., P.O. Box 37137, Cincinnati, Ohio 45222. Distributed free in hotels, motels, restaurants, transportation center and clubs in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any material prepared by Key/Cincinnati Magazine is prohibited without consent of the publisher. Bulk convention orders filled upon request.

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Cover Story

But first…Prime Cincinnati’s exclusive Maker’s Mark Bourbon!

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rime Cincinnati, known for the city’s best steaks and seafood, now has a new special bourbon… hand selected, and now exclusively featured!!

Next door to Prime Cincinnati, Street City now has something Unexpected to offer…an exclusive club where elegance and bourbon are at the heart of the experience. Hosted by the owners of Prime Cincinnati, located in the Central Business district of Cincinnati, has been reimagined into your new favorite gathering spot. Enter the doors and find the expected façade of Street City, but step further in and you’ll find a hidden gem in their new room. City and arts-inspired murals line the walls, a beautifully framed large screen centers the room next to a stage and to top it off, there is a bourbon display filled with sparkling bottles exhibited to entice.

Set for daytime, the room offers a great option to gather in an excellent setting for a business lunch. Dinner is filled with theater goers as they indulge in a prix fixe menu that is a perfect

preview to the show. Especially when the Aronoff is just a hop across the street, the Taft theater is a block behind, and the stadiums are three blocks south. Above and beyond these experiences is something Unexpected.

Also known for hosting fabulous Private Events at both Street City and Prime….from small gatherings to weddings…ask about the new Bourbon Room for private dining.

It’s August…which in Cincinnati means tennis!!!! Visit us at the ATP Western and Southern Open Tennis tournament…both Prime Cincinnati and Street City will be serving up fabulous eats… from Steakhouse Salad and Cobb Salad…

Crabcake and JackPrimetime Sliders at Prime… and Crispy Brussels, Sidewinder Fries, or Cajun Salmon Salad at Street City…PLUS so much more!

Let Prime and Street City host you for dinner…drinks….pre-theatre…at the tennis tournament…any of your events…big or small… we can host them all!

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What’s Going On ARONOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS 650 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 Garth Live! A Tribute to Garth Brooks: 8/26 ART BEYOND BOUNDARIES 1410 Main Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-8726 Freshly Squeezed Summer: 8/1-9/9 BOGART’S 2621 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45219 513-872-8801 Gimme Gimme Disco-A Dance Party Inspired by ABBA: 8/6 Colors Presents R&B Only: 8/13 Sean Kingston: 8/14 Charlie Berens: 8/18 Yacht Rock Revue Tour 2022: 8/20 August Burns Red: 8/24 The Damned: 8/28 CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM Reservations ONLY 953 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-721-ARTS (2787) Henry Mosler Behind the Scenes: In Celebration of the Jewish Cincinnati Bicentennial: 6/10-9/4 Unlocking an Art Deco Bedroom by Joseph Urban: 7/8-10/2 Truth & Inspiration: An ArtsWave Showcase: 7/15-8/14 CINCINNATI CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 105 West 4th St. Suite 314 Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-723-1182 8 KEYCINCINNATI.COM

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Tales of Two Countries: 8/6 Tango Amor: 8/7 Battle of the Bands Rematch: Strings vs. Brass: 8/9 Harp Fantastique: 8/13 Stories for Strings: 8/14 Clarinet on the Rocks: 8/17 Commentary and Film Screening of “Chocolat”: 8/18 The Power of the Muse: 8/20 Kissed by the Muse: 8/21 SoundWaves: 8/23 Bossa Nova: 8/26 Sounds of Water: 8/27 CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER 1301 Western Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45203 513-287-7000 A Year on the Edge: now open Our Shared History: 200 Years of Jewish Cincinnati: open until 10/2 America’s Epic Treasures featuring Preternatural by Michael Scott: now through 1/8/23 CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY 719 Race Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-381-2273 Twelfth Night: 7/15-9/4 CINCINNATI ZOO 3400 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45220 513-281-4700 Wild About Wine: 8/11 CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER 44 E. 6th St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-345-8400 Center of Unfinished Business

by Contemporary And (C&): 5/6-8/28 Breaking Water: 5/6-8/14

August FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union: 8/6 vs. Atlanta United: 8/13 vs. Columbus Crew: 8/27

GO BANANAS COMEDY CLUB 8410 Market Place Lane Cincinnati, OH 45242 513-984-9288 Ian Lara: 8/4-8/7 Jimmy Dore: 8/11 Reena Calm: 8/12-8/14 Ryan Singer: 8/18-8/21 HEBREW UNION COLLEGE: SKIRBALL MUSEUM 3101 Clifton Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45220 513-221-1875 Holy Sparks: Celebrating Fifty Years of Women In The Rabbinate: now to 9/4 HERITAGE BANK CENTER 100 Broadway Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-4111 Roger Waters: 8/2 Twenty One Pilots: 8/21 My Chemical Romance: 8/24 KROHN CONSERVATORY 1501 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-4086 The Science of Color Featuring PRISMATICA: 7/2-10/16 NANCY AND DAVID WOLF HOLOCAUST & HUMANITY CENTER 1301 Western Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45203 513-487-3055 Weekly Holocaust Speaker Series via Zoom every Wednesday at 11:00am: https:// www.holocaustandhumanity. org/speaker-series/

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Virtual Lunch and Learn: The Watchmakers: 8/16 Public Museum Tour with Lucy Schneider, GreatGranddaughter of Holocaust Survivors: 8/21 RIVERBEND MUSIC CENTER 6295 Kellogg Ave Cincinnati, OH 45230 (513) 232-6220 Chris Brown & Lil Baby: 8/2 Andrew Bird and Iron & Wine: 8/4 Zac Brown Band: 8/13 The Beach Boys & The Temptations: 8/16 Kid Rock: 8/17 Alicia Keys: 8/18 Pitbull: 8/23 Sammy Hagar & The Circle: 8/24 Jason Aldean: 8/25 Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert: 8/26 Wiz Khalifa & Logic: 8/27 Imagine Dragons: 8/28 Barenaked Ladies: 8/29 Il Divo: 8/31 TAFT MUSEUM OF ART 316 Pike St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-241-0343 Jane Austen: Fashion & Sensibility: 6/11-9/4 TAFT THEATER 317 E. 5th St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-232-6220 Tab Benoit: 8/5 Tower of Power and Lettuce: 8/11 The Cancer Journey: 8/12 Sleigh Bells: 8/13 Amos Lee: 8/23

WESTON ART GALLERY 650 Walnut St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-977-4165 Karen Snouffer - Synergistic Flirtations: 6/17-8/28 Lori Larusso: Precarious Panoply: 6/17-8/28 Pam Kravetz: I Think My Uncle Gershun Was a Golem: 6/17-8/28

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Conventions & Special Events Van Gogh, The Immersive Experience Former T.J. Maxx Downtown 10-12 W. 4th Street Cincinnati, OH 6/1-8/6 Glier’s Goettafest Newport on the Levee 1 Levee Way Newport, KY 8/1-8/7

Stampaway USA Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Road Cincinnati, OH 8/5-8/6

Q102 Presents: LANY Andrew J. Brady Music Center 25 Race Street Cincinnati, OH 8/13

Ohio River Paddlefest Schmidt Boat Launch Ramp 2944 Humbert Avenue Cincinnati, OH 8/6

Black Family Reunion Sawyer Point 705 East Pete Rose Way Cincinnati, OH 8/18-8/21 Greater Cincinnati House and Outdoor Living Show Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Road Cincinnati, OH 8/19-8/21

Great Inland Seafood Festival Festival Park Newport Riverboat Row, Newport, KY 8/1-8/14

Black Excellence Weekend BB Riverboats 101 Riverboat Row Newport, KY 8/12

Western & Southern Open Lindner Family Tennis Center 5460 Courseview Drive Mason, OH 8/1-8/21

C & E Gun Show Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Road Cincinnati, OH 8/13-8/14

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Business

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Real Estate Outlook: Is a Cool-down Coming?

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he Greater Cincinnati real estate market is one of the hottest in the country. The region has an unusual combination of consistently high home values, low cost of living, the fastest growing economy in the Midwest, and a population on the rise. Any one of these factors alone would influence the market. In combination, they make for a dynamic real estate scene that outpaces other U.S. cities.

“We’ve seen homes going under contract in a day, and even before listing,” says Megan Stacey of The Megan Stacey Group at Coldwell Banker Realty. “Unprecedented buyer demand has been the driving market force in 2022.” Stacey notes that homes stayed on the market a median three days in May before going under contract, while active inventory was at just 1,691 homes.

As Stacey and her team move into the second

half of 2022, a trend they’re tracking is the rising number of new listings. New listings have been slowly climbing since the start of the year—from 1,761 homes coming on the market in January to 2,921 homes in May. At the same time, rising mortgage rates have caused some buyers to put their purchasing plans on pause. Increased listings and buyer burnout could suggest a market cool-down on the horizon.

Stacey is advising her clients who are contemplating a sale to move forward. “The trend of homes selling in days with manic bidding wars may be waning, but may not be over for sellers who act quickly,” says Stacey. She encourages her buyer clients to stick with it. “We’re working closely with buyers to reassess their budgets, and to find the homes they want at prices they can afford in the neighborhoods they love.”

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Downtown Cincinnati Area Map

Prime Cincinnati for Special

Events...

Introducing at Street City Pub….

Bourbon & Bites!

View our extensive catalog of Bourbons and pair them with tasty bites on the menu

Visit us at Western and Southern Tennis for the BEST food at the tournament!

580 Walnut Street • Cincinnati, OH 45202 Call (513) 579-0720 www.primecincinnati.com

Ask about our NEW Bourbon flights at Prime Cincinnati!

and Every Day!

Greater Cincinnati Area Map 1 China Gourmet 2 Montgomery Inn Boathouse 3 ADC Fine Art 4 Silverton Donut Shop 5 Findlay Market 6 Museum Center 7 Grandview Tavern 8 Prime Cincinnati 9 Kurtzman Plastic Surgery 10 Montgomery Inn 11 Red Feather 12 Art Beyond Boundaries 13 The Turf Club 14 Jacob James 15 Street City 16 Freedom Center 17 League for Animal Welfare

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Gift Cards Available

Downtown Dining COPPER AND FLAME 1115 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-381-0484 An experiential drinkery in the heart of Overthe-Rhine. Industrial-chic taproom with brick walls serving hearty comfort food plates & self-serve draft beer.

MONTGOMERY INN BOATHOUSE 925 Riverside Dr. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 513-721-7427 Cincinnati’s famous rib joint!

NICOLA’S 1420 Sycamore St. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 513-721-6200 Chic venue presenting contemporary Italian cuisine in a warm space with exposed-brick walls.

$200 OFF MiraDry

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PRIME CINCINNATI 580 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-579-0720 Known for its USDA Prime Steaks, exquisite cuisine, extensive wine selectionand outstanding service.

STREET CITY On 6th Street Between Main & Walnut 580 Walnut Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 513-873-7529 Street City Pub offers urban gourmet fare, live music, a street-side patio, and all-day happy hour.

Central Dining CAFE ALMA 6111 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45213 513-620-8526 Our mission at Café Alma is to encourage the habit of healthy eating, living a well-balanced lifestyle and spreading the knowledge we have about the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet.

CHICKEN ON THE RUN 7255 Ohio Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45236 513-791-6577 Low-key haunt for burgers, sloppy joes & other hearty American eats, plus craft beer & sports on TV. RED FEATHER KITCHEN 3200 Madison Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45209 513-407-3631 A contemporary American farm to table restaurant located in the Oakley neighborhood of Greater Cincinnati. Offering an upscale casual dining experience with an emphasis on classic culinary techniques and slow, careful preparations. Enjoy forty wines by the glass, 200+ by the bottle, house made craft cocktails and a comprehensive list of micro-brewed beers.

THE TURF CLUB 4618 Eastern Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45226 513-533-4222 A quirky joint doling out beers and jumbo burgers with adventurous toppings in a neonlit room.

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Kentucky Dining GRANDVIEW TAVERN 2220 Grandview Dr. Fort Mitchell, KY 41017 859-341-8439 One of Northern Kentucky’s premier food and beverage entertainment business. Established in 2007 and still going strong. Over a decade of research and development has forged a casual upscale concept, second to none.

HOFBRAUHAUS 200 E. 3rd. St., Newport, KY 41071 859-491-7200 The first authentic Hofbräuhaus in America, modeled after the legendary 400+ year-old Hofbräuhaus in Munich, Germany! Guests are now able to enjoy many of the traditions from Germany that have made Hofbräuhaus famous. From the traditionally decorated rooms in the building to the beer that is brewed on-site, and of course the excellent German fare.

POMPILIO’S 600 Washington Ave., Newport, KY 41071 859-581-3065 Pompilio’s has been serving the tri-state area home-cooked Italian meals for 80 consecutive years!

RIVERFRONT PIZZA 617 W. 3rd St. Covington, KY 41011 859-261-4800 Whether you’re craving carry out pizza, pasta, chicken parmesan with spaghetti, a fresh salad, or a hoagie, Riverfront Pizza offers gourmet Italian food that will satisfy your appetite.

Northern Dining THE PARK POUR 4815 Cooper Road Blue Ash, Ohio 45242 513-376-7247 Great coffee, light bites, cocktails and exciting wines. A comfortably familiar spot for conversation with friends, work meetups or grabbing a bottle of wine on your way home.

BROWN DOG CAFE 1000 Summit Place Blue Ash, OH 45242 513-794-1610 Chef Shawn and his culinary team proudly present an ever-changing, eclectic menu featuring sustainable Hawaiian fish, steaks, wild game, unique appetizers, vegetarian dishes, homemade pastas and desserts.

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MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY 7875 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45236 Reservations: (513) 794-0670 Carryout: (513) 794-0676 Banquets: (513) 794-0672 Stop by Maggiano’s at Kenwood Towne Centre for season-fresh Italian food in Cincinnati, prepared by Chef Karl Lenz and inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes.

THE ORIGINAL MONTGOMERY INN 9440 Montgomery Rd. Montgomery, OH 45242 513-791-3482 Cincinnati’s famous rib joint!

Shopping Guide ADC FIne Art 1013 York St. Cincinnati, OH 45214 513-723-1222

Deerfield Towne Center 5505 Deerfield Blvd.

Deerfield, OH 513-770-0273

Rookwood Pavilion 3805 Edwards Road Cincinnati, OH 513-241-5800

APPOINTMENTS 441 Vine St. #20 Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-7430

Eastgate Mall 4601 Eastgate Blvd Cincinnati, OH 513-752-2294

Sycamore Crossing/Plaza 7800-7896 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, OH 877-225-5337

CINCY SHIRTS 1435 Main St. Cincinnati, OH 513-510-5774 2709 Observatory Ave. Cincinnati, OH 513-832-2125 295 W. Loveland Ave. Loveland, OH 45140 513-340-4373

Florence Mall 2028 Mall Road Florence, KY 859-371-1231

Tri-County Mall 11700 Princeton Pike Cincinnati, OH 513-671-0120

Kenwood Towne Center 7875 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH 513-745-9100

Voice of America Centre 7598 Voice of America Drive West Chester, OH 513-792-5000

Liberty Center 7628 Liberty Way West Chester, OH 513-644-0900

OUTLET MALLS Cincinnati Premium Outlets 400 Premium Outlets Drive Monroe, OH 513-539-0710

EDDIE LANE’S DIAMOND SHOWROOM 9301 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242 513-793-4111 UPPER EDEN 1120 St. Gregory St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-1120 JACOB JAMES 3446 Edwards Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45208 513-376-6288

Newport on the Levee 1 Levee Way Newport, KY 866-538-3359 Northgate Mall 9501 Colerain Avenue Cincinnati, OH 513-385-5600

Tanger Outlets 8000 Factory Shops Blvd.

Jeffersonville, OH 740-948-9091/800-407-5005

Voted “Best Donuts in Cincinnati” Pre-order Custom donuts for any occasion!

7414 Montgomery Rd. • Cincinnati, OH 45236

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Area Antique Shops Grand Antique Mall 9701 Reading Road Cincinnati, OH 513-554-1919

Bromwell’s 117 West Fourth Street Cincinnati, OH 513-621-0620

Wooden Nickel Antiques 1410 Central Pkwy Cincinnati, OH 513-241-2985

The Antiques Warehouse Camp Washington Cincinnati, OH 513-319-5405

Ferguson’s Antique Mall 4939 Glenway Ave Cincinnati, OH 513-921-1111

Design Smith Gallery 1342 Main St. Cincinnati, OH 513- 403-2382

Covered Bridge Antique Mall 7508 Hamilton Ave Cincinnati, OH 513- 521-5739

English Traditions Inc. 2041 Madison Rd. Cincinnati, OH 513-321-4730

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Support your local restaurants!

Lunch available at Prime and Street City Monday Thru Friday 11-2pm

Now Offering Happy Hour, Martini Night and Live Music 580 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 Call (513) 579-0720 www.primecincinnati.com www.streetcity.pub