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OFFICIAL CITY GUIDE
JUNE 2019
VOL. 75
NO. 6
Mayor’s Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Cover story. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 What’s Going On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Exhibit of the Month. . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Destination of the Month. . . . . . . . . 12 Event of the Month. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Greater Cincinnati Area Map. . . . 16-17 Downtown Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Business of the Month . . . . . . . . . . 19 Key Magazine Real Estate . . . . . . . 21 Over The Rhine Map. . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Downtown Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Central Dining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Northern Dining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Kentucky Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Shopping Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Art Galleries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Published Monthly by: Patty Youkilis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Publisher Barbara Rothstein . . . . . . Account Manager Beth Kotzin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editor Isaac Stephani . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Writer Jennifer Carroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Designer Steven Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . Photographer Cover and Cover story photos by Steven Thomas KEY/CINCINNATI MAGAZINE P.O. BOX 37137 CINCINNATI, OHIO 45222 513-235-7965
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Cover Story
Nicola’s in OTR for a truly fabulous dining experience
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n Monday, April 15, Nicola Pietoso celebrated the 23rd anniversary of his namesake restaurant, Nicola’s. To celebrate, he gave away over $2000 worth of their famous Bolognese to unsuspecting guests who often dine there on Mondays to enjoy their weekly neighborhood special. In addition to their “Bolo Mondays,” Nicola’s is well known as an upscale fine dining staple in Cincinnati’s Over-The-Rhine neighborhood, featuring a highly acclaimed, contemporary Italian menu, an extensive wine list and one of the most unique dining spaces in the area. Nicola’s is also the proud multi-year recipient of the AAA Four Diamond rating, as well as TripExpert’s “Expert’s Choice and “Best of Cincinnati” awards. Matthieu Charbonneau, Manager of Nicola’s, has worked there for most of the past five years.When asked what really separates Nicola’s from other restaurants in OTR, he was quick to mention their level of customer service, “The service aspect is a staple in OTR, a constant that has been a focus of ours. We have a longstanding reputation for being warmly hospitable and accommodating.” It is this service that founder Nicola Pietoso strives for every day. In fact, it’s the heart of his business. You can find Pietoso in the dining room almost every night, smiling and talking to customers. In the words of Charbonneau, “Guests love seeing him. He’s been around for 23 years and is an absolutely wonderful and amazing person who carries a unique
presence with him everywhere he goes.” Guests are also a focus in the kitchen, as Executive Chef Jack Hemmer spends his time creating innovative dishes each season for the guests to enjoy. Nicola’s just released their new Spring menu, featuring house favorites such as beef tenderloin, arctic char, rhubarb salad, frutti di mare squid ink pasta and tuna crudo. Having worked on and off for Nicola’s since his early 20’s, Hemmer embraces Nicola’s core values and strives for this commitment to customer service not just in the kitchen, but in the front of the house as well. In his words, “Our goal every day is to be better than the day before. We want people to consider us one of the best.” In addition to the seasonal menu releases, Nicola’s often hosts wine dinners, pairing delicious wines with customized dinner selections from Chef Hemmer. The next wine dinner is scheduled for June 13 and will feature wines from Italo Cescon. The restaurant is also planning another wine dinner in July. Guests can reserve their seats for these exclusive dinners by calling the restaurant directly. Nicola’s Restaurant offers a truly unique experience for its guests. With private and semi-private dining spaces, they are the perfect location for a corporate meeting, dinner celebration or to entertain friends while in town. Visit Nicola’s at 1420 Sycamore Street in downtown Cincinnati for amazing food, wine and atmosphere. 7 KEYCINCINNATI.COM
What’s Going On ARONOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS 650 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 Rob Lowe: Stories I Only Tell My Friends LIVE!: 6/1 Home: 6/7-6/15 Cats: 6/11-6/16 Kanan Gill - Teetar: 6/13 Tim Allen Live in Concert (18+ Mature Audiences): 6/22 ART BEYOND BOUNDARIES 1410 Main Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-8726 Summertime: Hot & Bothered: 5/31-7/15 BELTERRA CASINO & HOTEL 777 Belterra Drive Florence, Indiana 47020 812-427-7777 Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone: 6/8 Rodney Carrington Live: 6/216/22 BOGART’S 2621 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45219 513-872-8801 Hunter Hayes: 6/1 Celeste Barber is Back: 6/2 Frank Iero and The Future Violents: 6/7 Panic! at the Disco Vs. Fall Out Boy Night: 6/8 K. Flay: 6/12 Friday Giants EP Release Party: 6/15 Chase Atlantic-Phases Tour: 6/17 Howard Jones: 6/18 The Wailers: 6/19 The Best of Tom Petty Tribute: 6/21 The Pat McAfee Show Does America: 6/22 Clique Night-Twenty One Pilots Night: 6/27 8 KEYCINCINNATI.COM
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August Burns Red: 6/28 Car Seat Headrest with Naked Giants: 6/29 CINCINNATI CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 105 West 4th St. Suite 314 Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-723-1182 CCO2GO/CCO-Disney Discovery at Summerfair: 6/2 Wednesday in the Woods CCO+CCAC Chamber Rock: 6/12 CINCINNATI MUSEUM CTR. 1301 Western Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45203 513-287-7000 IMAX Volcanoes: The Fire of Creation: now open IMAX Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs: now open IMAX Rocky Mountain Express: now open Egypt: The Time of the Pharaohs: now to 8/18 CINCINNATI OPERA 1243 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 The Marriage of Figaro: 6/136/15 Romeo and Juliet: 6/27-6/29 CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK 962 Mt. Adams Circle Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-3888 (Box Office) Tiny Houses: 6/1-6/2 CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY 719 Race Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-381-2273 A Flea in her Ear: 5/17-6/2 CINCINNATI ZOO 3400 Vine Street
June FC CINCINNATI Nippert Stadium vs. LA Galaxy: 6/22
Cincinnati, OH 45220 513-281-4700 Zoo La La: 6/7 Reds Day at the Zoo: 6/17 Pollinator Carnival: 6/22 CONTEMPORARY ARTS CTR. 44 E. 6th St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-345-8400 Julien Nguyen: 2/8-6/16 Calcagno Cullen, Amanda Curreri and Lindsey Whittle: 3/1-6/16 Sandra Cinto: 3/1-7/24 CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATER 1805 Larch Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45224 513-591-1222 Area Choreographer’s Festival: 6/7-6/8 ENSEMBLE THEATRE CINCINNATI 1127 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-3555 The Wolves: 6/1-6/29 GO BANANAS COMEDY CLUB 8410 Market Place Lane Cincinnati, OH 45242 513-984-9288 Greg Hahn: 6/1-6/2 Raanan Herschberg: 6/6-6/9 Tom Simmons: 6/13-6/16 Chris Charpentier: 6/20-6/23 HEBREW UNION COLLEGE: SKIRBALL MUSEUM 3101 Clifton Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45220 513-221-1875 Striking Medals: 50 Years Of
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The Jewish-American Hall Of Fame: 3/21-6/2 HOLLYWOOD CASINO 777 Hollywood Blvd. Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025 888-274-6797 Foreigner: 6/22 JACK CASINO 1000 Broadway St Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-252-0777 Trace Adkins: 6/22 KROHN CONSERVATORY 1501 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-4086 Butterflies of Ecuador: 4/1-6/16 MILLER GALLERY 2715 Erie Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45208 513-871-4420 Modern Nobility: The Art of Carlos Gamez de Francisco: 5/1-6/1 MUSIC HALL 1241 Elm St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-621-2787 (ARTS) 3rd Annual Old School Classic Rhythm & Groove Concert Dance Party: 6/15 NEW RIFF DISTILLERY 24 Distillery Way Newport , KY 41073 859-261-7433 Shake-n-Stir: 6/20 Cocktails and Conversations: The Hustle Handbook: 6/18 RIVERBEND MUSIC CENTER 6295 Kellogg Ave Cincinnati, OH 45230 (513) 232-6220 Travis Tritt and The Charlie Daniels Band: 6/2 Rob Thomas with Abby Anderson: 6/3 Ozzy Osbourne: 6/4 Luke Bryan: 6/8 Buddy Guy and The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band: 6/16 Young The Giant and Fitz and The Tantrums with COIN: 6/18
Brantley Gilbert with Michael Ray and Lindsay Ell: 6/20 Gov’t Mule: 6/21 KIDZ BOP World Tour 2019: 6/30 TAFT MUSEUM OF ART 316 Pike St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-241-0343 Magic & Melodrama: Cincinnati Posters from the Gilded Age: 5/5-8/18 L’Affichomania: The Passion for French Posters: 6/8-9/15 TAFT THEATER 317 E. 5th St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-232-6220 Todd Rundgren: 6/5 Hozier: 6/7 Hiss Golden Messenger: 6/10 Ibeyi: 6/12 Family Feud Live! Celebrity Edition: 6/13 I Don’t Know How But They Found Me: 6/15 The Allman Betts Band: 6/20 Randy Rainbow: 6/21 Bela Fleck & The Flecktones: 6/30 U.S. BANK ARENA 100 Broadway Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-4111 Josh Groban-The Bridges Tour with Jennifer Nettles: 6/12 Carrie Underwood-Cry Pretty Tour 360: 6/15 KEYCINCINNATI.COM 9
Conventions & Special Events SkyStar Observation Wheel The Banks 150 E. Freedom Way Cincinnati, OH now-6/16
1000 Lights Water Lantern Festival Eden Park Eden Park Dr. Cincinnati, OH 6/1
An Evening with Judy Collins Memorial Hall 1225 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 6/1 Summerfair Coney Island 6201 Kellogg Ave. Cincinnati, OH 6/1-6/2 Cincinnati Fringe Festival Know Theatre 1120 Jackson St. Cincinnati, OH 6/1-6/2 Half Price Books Clearance Sale Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Road Cincinnati, OH 6/1-6/2 Pet Festival - Pause for our Paws 8100 Cornell Road Cincinnati, OH 6/2 Ohio Marijuana Expo Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Road Cincinnati, OH 6/8 Daredevil Fireman High Dive Show Coney Island 6201 Kellogg Ave. Cincinnati, OH 6/8-6/16 Big Coin Show Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Road Cincinnati, OH 6/14-6/15 C & E Gun Show Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Road Cincinnati, OH 6/22-6/23
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Exhibit
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Art Beyond Boundaries Gallery Presents ‘Summertime: Hot & Bothered’
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rt Beyond Boundaries Gallery invites you to attend our next exhibition, ‘Summertime: Hot & Bothered,’ on Final Friday, May 31, 2019 from 6 to 9 pm. This will showcase the work of both emerging and seasoned artists with disabilities in the historic Over-the-Rhine arts district. The exhibition will run until July 15, 2019. Join us opening night to experience the original art and meet the featured artists. The gallery will exhibit a variety of paintings, sculptures, photography, and other media by local and regional artists. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Admission is free. Art Beyond Boundaries provides a professional, fine arts exhibition venue for artists with disabilities, located at 1410 Main Street in the historic Overthe-Rhine arts district. With your support, we can continue providing a gallery, workshops, programs, and services for our artists with disabilities. For more information, “friend” or “follow” the gallery on Facebook , Twitter, Instagram, and/or contact the gallery.
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Laughter is the Best Medicine when it comes to raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research
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here’s nothing better than getting a good laugh and having a good time while supporting a great cause. And it’s easy to do in Cincinnati because Window World has their 6th annual “Laughter is the Best Medicine” event coming up on Friday, June 7th. Held at The Syndicate in Newport, Kentucky, this event raises money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which is Window World’s national philanthropy. Window World’s local comedy show and dinner has raised over $200,000 for St. Jude! Window World nationally has raised over $9 million. The money raised will help defray the costs of treating patients at St. Jude’s, because no one ever receives a bill when they are a patient….. not for medical care, food, lodging, medications… everything is taken care of so families can focus on treatment and healing. The evening begins at 7pm, and your ticket will get you appetizers, a buffet dinner and all you
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can drink until 11 pm. A national comedian will entertain you during the evening. The headlining act is Jeff Jena. Your emcee for the night will be John Oslica, owner of Window World Cincinnati. A patient, or a patient’s family will be on hand to discuss their experiences with St. Jude Hospital, as well as a representative of the hospital itself. Don’t forget to drop by the silent auction, featuring items such as trip packages, jewelry, gift card raffles and a wine raffle, as well as participate in the live auction, all hosted by an auctioneer who specializes in “Laughter is the Best Medicine” events. Want to buy tickets? Just go to www.windowworldcincinnati.com and click on the link to purchase! Tickets are $100 each, or $185 a couple; tables of ten are available for $1000. Come ready to laugh and have a great time, and help Window World support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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STREET CITY PUB 580 Walnut St. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 513-873-7529 Street City Pub offers authentic Irish fare in a pub atmosphere. Full bar with flatscreen TV’s displaying sporting events. SYMPHONY HOTEL & RESTAURANT 210 W. 14th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513)721-3353 The Symphony Hotel and Restaurant offers 3, 4 and 5 course dining in the historic dining room. The lounge offers Scotch, bourbon, wine and port tasing on Friday and Saturdays.
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Central Dining CASA FIGUEROA 6112 Montgomery Rd.Cincinnati, OH 45213 513-631-3333 Casa Figueroa features Latin inspired cuisine with a thoughtful focus on regional, nonGMO, minimally processed seasonal ingredients of the highest quality. 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. MECKLENBURG GARDENS 302 E. University Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45219 513-221-5353 One of the treasures of historic Cincinnati, the restaurant and bier garten was established in 1865. Priding ourselves on our German heritage, Mecklenburg Gardens stays true to its roots, providing delectable German cuisine and Largers. POSTMARK 3410 Telford St. Cincinnati, OH 45220 513-281-3663 A new American restaurant. This “farmhouse refined” concept champions “slow food”. Showcasing the best; farm goods, old world ingredients & artful products. Working direct-
ly with merchants, farmers, & importers to preserve an epic tradition of good practices and thoughtfulness. 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. SEASONS 52 3819 Edwards Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45209 513-631-5252. A fresh grill and wine bar restaurant. Rotating menu of seasonal American dishes alongside international wines in an upscale setting.
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Kentucky Dining HOFBRAUHAUS 200 E. 3rd. St., Newport, KY 41071 859-491-7200 Welcome to 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, Hofbräuhaus Newport is a memorable experience for all. 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. TROTTA’S STEAK & SEAFOOD 441 6th Ave, Dayton, KY 41074 859-360-5573 Trotta’s Steak & Seafood is an upscale, yet casual dining restaurant located in the heart of the Dayton, Kentucky Historic District. Serving hand cut steaks and fresh seafood daily, Trotta’s is a hidden gem that must be experienced by locals and tourists. RIPPLE WINE BAR 4 W. Pike St, Covington, KY 41011 859-261-0004 The stuffy wine bar is dead, long live the neighborhood juice joint where good conversations turn into lifelong friendships! Ripple is about making wine approachable and fun.
Northern Dining 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. EUROPEAN CAFÉ 9450 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45242 513-891-4551 Come hungry and leave happy! European Café in Cincinnati aims to please even the pickiest eater. THE ORIGINAL MONTGOMERY INN 9440 Montgomery Rd. Montgomery, OH 45242 26 KEYCINCINNATI.COM
513-791-3482 Cincinnati’s famous rib joint! WOODHOUSE KITCHEN + BAR 2629 Water Park Dr. Mason, OH 45040 513-466-8170 Executive Chef Matthew Schroeder has created a menu using the finest seasonal produce. Taking inspiration from around the world, dishes are prepared for sharing. Our menu reflects the passions of our community-farm-fresh foods, locally sourced & organic ingredients, and curiosity while maintaining a warm, inviting experience. Exquisite wine collection and craft beer pairings are sure to delight your palate. At the end of the night, relax and sip Turkish coffee, or a snifter of fine cognac. Delivery available through DoorDash.
Shopping Guide APPOINTMENTS 441 Vine St. #20 Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-7430 CINCY SHIRTS 1435 Main St. Cincinnati, OH 513-510-5774 2709 Observatory Ave. Cincinnati, OH 513-832-2125 EDDIE LANE’S DIAMOND SHOWROOM 9301 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242 513-793-4111 Deerfield Towne Center 5505 Deerfield Blvd. Deerfield, OH 513-770-0273 Eastgate Mall 4601 Eastgate Blvd Cincinnati, OH
513-752-2294 Florence Mall 2028 Mall Road Florence, KY 859-371-1231 Kenwood Towne Center 7875 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH 513-745-9100 Liberty Center 7628 Liberty Way West Chester, OH 513-644-0900 Newport on the Levee 1 Levee Way Newport, KY 866-538-3359 Northgate Mall 9501 Colerain Avenue Cincinnati, OH 513-385-5600
Rookwood Pavilion 3805 Edwards Road Cincinnati, OH 513-241-5800 Sycamore Crossing/Plaza 7800-7896 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, OH 877-225-5337 Tri-County Mall 11700 Princeton Pike Cincinnati, OH 513-671-0120 Voice of America Centre 7598 Voice of America Drive West Chester, OH 513-792-5000 OUTLET MALLS Cincinnati Premium Outlets 400 Premium Outlets Drive Monroe, OH 513-539-0710
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Area Art Galleries Art Beyond Boundaries 1410 Main St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-8726 Gallery 708 708 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-551-8171 Carl Solway Gallery 424 Findlay Street Cincinnati, OH 45214 513-621-0069 The Carnegie 1028 Scott Blvd Covington, KY 41011 859-491-2030 DAAP Galleries 2624 Clifton Ave Cincinnati, OH 45221 513-556-2839 Gallery Veronique The Shops at Harper’s Point 11324 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH 45249 513-530-5379 Kennedy Heights Art Center 6546 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45213 513-631-4278 The Marta Hewett Gallery The Annex at the Pendleton Art Center 1310 Pendleton St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-281-2780 Weston Art Gallery 650 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH 45202-2517 513-977-4165
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