April 2015
City Living at it’s Best...
Mayor’s Welcome Dear Visitor: On behalf of the citizens of Cincinnati, I am honored to invite you to our great city. Cincinnati has invested billions of dollars in recent downtown and riverfront development, including the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood and The Banks entertainment district.
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Key Magazine Cincinnati is a great resource for learning about the many attractions we have to offer. With world-class museums and theaters, one of the top five zoos in the nation, touring Broadway productions and incredible architecture, Cincinnati has something for everyone to enjoy. Cincinnati will soon play host to the 2015 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, adding to the list of high-profile, large events that have called our city home. We are honored to welcome thousands of convention visitors to our city each year, and know that your decision to visit the Queen City will not leave you disappointed. I am confident you will enjoy your stay in Cincinnati. Please enjoy our hospitality, sample our many amenities and have a wonderful time. We are glad you’re here! Sincerely,
Mayor John Cranley
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OFFICIAL CITY GUIDE
April 2015
VOL. 72
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Published Monthly by: Patty Youkilis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Publisher Kate Beckham . . . . . . . . . Account Manager Beth Kotzin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editor Jennifer Carroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Designer
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Mayor’s Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cover story. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 What’s Going On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Conventions / Special Events. . . . . 10 Event of the Month. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Hotel of the Month . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Hot Spot of the Month . . . . . . . . . . 13 Restaurant of the Month. . . . . . . . . 14 Greater Cincinnati Area Map. . . . 16-17 Downtown Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 Over The Rhine Map. . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Over The Rhine Dining . . . . . . . . . . 21 Downtown Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Northern Dining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Kentucky Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Shopping Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Art Galleries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Puzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Antique Shops. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Southbank Shuttle Map . . . . . . . . . 30
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Cover Story
City living at it’s best
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hen you first think of Cincinnati, you think: the Reds, the Bengals, Kings Island, the Zoo, the Montgomery Inn Boathouse, and the Ohio River. But what you should be thinking is: downtown Cincinnati is an amazing place to live, play and eat! Downtown Cincinnati has really taken off since the 1990’s; new projects like the Banks and the casino have helped revitalize once-sleepy parts of town. Over-the-Rhine, once a place residents avoided, is now a hot-bed of exciting new restaurants and art galleries. Downtown has become the destination of choice for those looking to leave the suburbs - and who can blame them, when the nightlife and dining choices make it so much fun? And living downtown gives residents easy access to all the hot spots without having to worry about a long drive or paying for parking. So you’ve got the food, the fun, the ease...what about the living? There’s an abundance of cool and fascinating places to live downtown and just across the river. If you ask Tim Hinde of Robinson/ Sotheby’s, he knows all the best places to call home. He’s been in the realty business here for 17 years, so when he says he knows where to find the best in city living here in town, it’s a guarantee he knows what he’s talking about. Because Hinde focuses his real estate business on downtown city living, both in Cincinnati proper and right across the river, he’s very familiar with the market. He provides milliondollar service at all housing prices, 6 KEYCINCINNATI.COM
and strongly believes in the lifestyle opportunities available downtown. “These days, people want to be downtown,” says Hinde. He points to the new “walkability” of downtown Cincinnati, and how buyers are attracted to the “work and play” concept available to them when living there. “The synergy with the Banks project, Washington Park, the casino...everyone wants to be in on it.” In-the-know people want to live in places like SouthShore and the Ascent, all properties Hinde represents. As a CRS, a Certified Residential Specialist (the highest level of certification in the business), Hinde is the ideal quality resource when looking to explore downtown city-living in addition to condominium-lifestyle living. For the past five years he’s won the 5-Star Professional Award , a consumerrated award, which means his clients are completely satisfied with the service and direction he provides them. You can find more in-depth details about Cincinnati downtown living and what properties are available by going to www.condokey.com; it’s a great resource for buying or selling a condo as well as the perfect place to get more up-to-date information about what’s available in Cincinnati Downtown Cincinnati is THE place to be right now, and city living there is at its finest right now. “It’s been great to see it come to fruition, people seeing the value of that lifestyle.” says Hinde.
What’s Going On ARONOFF CTR. FOR THE ARTS 650 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-621-2787 (ARTS) Disney’s The Lion King: 3/314/26 Death and the Maiden: 4/155/2 Ignite: Celebration: 4/19 Old Jews Telling Jokes: 4/26 ART BEYOND BOUNDARIES GALLERY 1410 Main St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-8726 Eight is Not Enough: 4/1-4/10 Spring Fever: 4/26-6/15 BELTERRA CASINO AND HOTEL 777 Belterra Drive Florence, Indiana 47020 812-427-7777 Lyle Lovett & John Hiatt: 4/25 BOGART’S 2621 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45219 513-872-8801 Walk the Moon-Talking is Hard Tour: 4/1 Earl Sweatshirt-Not Redy 2 Leave Tour: 4/3 NWF Wrestling: 4/10 Curren$y: 4/11 Guster: 4/15 The Mountain Goats: 4/16 The Used with Every Time I Die, Marmozets & The Eeries: 4/17 Bone Thugs-N-Harmony: E. 1999 Eternal Tour: 4/24 Jazmine Sullivan: 4/25 Peter Hook & the Light-A Joy Division Celebration: 4/27 Seether: 4/30 CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM 953 Eden Park Drive
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Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-721-2787 (ARTS) The Total Look: The Creative Collaboration Between Rudi Gernreich, Peggy Moffitt and William Claxton: 4/1-5/24 Modern Voices in Japanese Ceramics and Paint: 3/1-4/27 Masterpieces of Japanese Art: 3/1-8/30 CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER 1301 Western Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45203 513-287-7000 Mummies of the World: 11/26-4/26/15 CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK 962 Mt. Adams Circle Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-3888 (Box Office) Peter and the Starcatcher: 4/1-4/4 Buzzer: 4/1-4/5, 4/7-4/12, 4/14-4/19 Bird Brain: 4/10-4-12, 4/184/19, 4/25-4/26 Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike: 4/25-4/26, 4/28-4/30 CINCINNATI POPS ORCHESTRA 1241 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 General Information: 513-6211919 or Box Office: 513-3813300 Indigo Girls: 4/19 CINCINNATI PUBLIC LIBRARY: MAIN BRANCH 800 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-369-6900 Baseball in Cincinnati: 4/4 CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
April CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER 1301 Western Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45203 513-287-7000 Mummies of the World: 11/26-4/26/15
719 Race Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-381-2273 The Taming of the Shrew: 4/34/25 CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 1241 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 General Information: 513-6211919 or Box Office: 513-3813300 John Adams Conducts Pines of Rome: 4/17-4/18 Beethoven Piano Concerto #4: 4/24-4/25 CINCINNATI ZOO 3400 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45220 513-281-4700 Zoo Blooms: 4/1-4/30 Easter Celebration: 4/4 8th Annual Tulip Luncheon: 4/15 CONTEMPORARY ARTS CTR. 44 E. 6th St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-345-8400 Remember the Future: 3/208/30 Self Portrait as Light: 3/208/30 CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATER 1805 Larch Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45224 KEYCINCINNATI.COM 7
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513-591-1222 Lucky Plush/The Queue: 4/24-4/25 ENSEMBLE THEATRE CINCINNATI 1127 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-3555 Detroit ‘67: 3/17-4/5 FUNNY BONE COMEDY CLUB 1 Levee Way Newport, Kentucky 41071 859-957-2000 Rod Paulette: 4/2-4/4 Reno Collier: 4/9-4/12 Mo’Nique: 4/17-4/18 Hypnotist Rich Guzzi: 4/23-4/26 GO BANANAS COMEDY CLUB 8410 Market Place Lane Cincinnati, OH 45242 513-984-9288 Nate Bargatze: 4/9-4/12 Jon Dore: 4/16-4/19 Christina Pazsitzky: 4/23-4/25 HOLLYWOOD CASINO 777 Hollywood Blvd. Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025 888-274-6797 The Marshall Tucker Band: 4/18 HORSESHOE CASINO 1000 Broadway St Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-252-0777 Opening Day: Bob and Tom Live: 4/6 KROHN CONSERVATORY 1501 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-4086 The Butterflies of the Phillipines: 4/3-6/21 MILLER GALLERY 2715 Erie Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45208 513-871-4420 Floral: 4/10-4/30
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MUSIC HALL 1241 Elm St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-621-2787 (ARTS) Cincy Sings: 4/8 Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons: 4/9 2015 Dancing for the Stars: 4/11 An Evening with David Sedaris: 4/13 NATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD FREEDOM CENTER 50 E. Freedom Way Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-333-7739) Transform and Remember: Liberation and Rebuilding After Auschwitz: 4/14 TAFT MUSEUM OF ART 316 Pike St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-241-0343 Wild West to Gilded Age: 2/6-5/24 An Eye for the West: 2/6-5/17 TAFT THEATER 317 E. 5th St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-232-6220 Here Come the Mummies: 4/4 Disney’s Aladdin Jr.: 4/10-4/12, 4/18 Jim Lauderdale: 4/11 Cory Branan: 4/15 Spirit Family Reunion: 4/21 Jay Leno: 4/24 Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers: 4/29 UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI COLLEGECONSERVATORY OF MUSIC W. Corry St. and Jefferson Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45221 513-556-4183 Mainstage Series: Cosi Fan Tutte: 4/8-4/11 Musicals Redux: 110 in the Shade: 4/9-4/11 Studio Drama: You’re Welcome: 4/23-4/25 U.S. BANK ARENA 100 Broadway Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-4111 Monster Jam: 4/10 Sesame Street Live: Make a New Friend: 4/144/15
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WATER TOWER FINES WINES 6136 Campus Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45230 513-231-9463 Wines to Complement Your Fish Fry: 4/3 Bring Some Sparkle to Your Spring!: 4/10 Something Different-Wines from Odd Places: 4/18 Premium Pour Friday: Jay’s Picks from Spain: 4/24 WESTON ART GALLERY 650 Walnut St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-977-4165 Too Shallow for Diving: The Weight of Water: 3/27-6/7
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Conventions/ Special Events Expo 4 Seniors Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Rd Cincinnati, Ohio 45246 4/2 Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Great American Ball Park 100 Joe Nuxhall Way Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 4/6 Midwest Homeschool Convention Duke Energy Convention Center 525 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 4/9-4/11
Cincinnati’s Premier Body, Mind and Spirit Expo Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Rd Cincinnati, Ohio 45246 4/11
ArtWorks Breakfast Duke Energy Convention Center 525 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 4/30
Victor of Light Expo Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Rd Cincinnati, Ohio 45246 4/11-4/12
Afterhours Bridal Show Great American Ball Park 100 Joe Nuxhall Way Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 3/5
13th Annual Fur Ball Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Rd Cincinnati, Ohio 45246 4/25
Voted The BEST REUBEN by Cincinnati Magazine Try a “Breakfast Sandwich” and some of the best homemade soups in town!
10% off order • Dine-In or Carryout • Go to www.rascalsdeli.com for full menu • Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Located in Downtown Blue Ash, in the Crossings of Blue Ash at the corner of Kenwood Rd. and Cooper Rd. • 9525 Kenwood Rd. • Cincinnati, OH 45242 Phone: 513-429-4567 • Fax: 513-834-5846 10 KEYCINCINNATI.COM
Event
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Mummies of the World in its last days at the Cincinnati Museum Center
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f you haven’t had a chance to see the Mummies of the World exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center, your time is running out - the exhibit leaves Cincinnati on April 26th, 2015. This once-in-a-lifetime collection features real mummies as well as artifacts from all around the world. The mummies date back as far as 4,500 years ago, and viewing this collection as it bridges the past with the present is a chance to learn more than you ever thought possible about science, both ancient and modern. Ten world-renowned institutions and two private collectors helped to build this fascinating exhibit, one that’s presented with the utmost dignity and respect. There aren’t many opportunities out there like this one. An opportunity to delve deeply into the world of mummies and mummification through interactive and multi-media exhibits (featuring
3-D animation), discovering just how mummies are created, where they come from and who they were. With the advancements of our current-day scientific methodology, today’s researchers can study mummies in a non-invasive way that’s both innovative and intriguing, allowing for a true insight into past cultures and civilizations. Mummies of the World tickets can be purchased online or at the Museum box office, and the exhibition is open 10-5 Monday through Saturday and on Sundays 11-6. An audio tour option is available that provides a significant amount of supplemental information for an additional fee. Don’t miss out on your chance to learn the secrets mummies hold about our past - or find out what they may know about our future! Unravel the mystery by April 26th. KEYCINCINNATI.COM 11
Hotel
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The Cincinnatian Hotel
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he Cincinnatian Hotel enjoys a long history as a premier place to stay in Downtown Cincinnati. Built as The Palace Hotel in 1882, the 8 story structure then was the tallest and perhaps the most luxurious in the city at the time. The hotel, designed by Samuel Hannaford, incorporated 300 guest rooms, with shared baths at end of corridors….they’ve come a long way!! Major renovations in the 1980’s converted the hotel to 146 guest rooms with private baths, and eight suites. The center of the hotel features a striking atrium with a vast skylight, creating a spray of natural illumination during daytime hours. The GM at the Cincinnatian, Martin Pittman, and Miranda Bottom, Lead Concierge, go above and beyond for their guests. Not only do they make reservations at restaurants around town, they’ll even go and meet the restaurant GM for the personal touch. Especially with all the wonderful, new restaurants popping up all over Cincinnati! Service for guests at the Cincinnatian covers a
wide range, from simple requests to planning an entire schedule of activities during the stay. A guest may want two tickets to a live show, the symphony, or a concert….transportation to get there, maybe a pop in at a restaurant or two, or even a surprise evening for a special occasion. Guests at the Cincinnatian are typically used to impeccable service, exactly what the staff excels at…….making sure all details are worked out perfectly. It’s the goal of all the staff at the Cincinnatian, from the GM, to the concierge, and the entire crew…. impeccable surroundings and service, with a smile.
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Season’s 52
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here are many happening places to go in Cincinnati, but few that can offer you great atmosphere plus fresh seasonal dining options. Seasons 52 is all that, and more…. just minutes north of Downtown, at the Rookwood Exchange. Created to be a celebration of what’s fresh and ready now, Seasons 52 offers up rustic cooking that brings out the natural flavors of the food. With a constantly changing selection of global wines and a sophisticated yet casual atmosphere, Seasons 52 makes for a fun and tasty night out. There are so many options to enjoy here: start your meal with a delectable flatbread or perhaps a plate of warm roasted olives, then continue exciting your palate with a fresh salad and a filet or some grilled sea scallops. And best of all? Each item on the menu is 475 calories or less! Alternative menus are available as well, including vegan, gluten-sensitive and dairy-sensitive. And don’t skip the dessert; mini selections of an ever-
changing variety are the perfect post-meal “sweet nibble”. Sunset at Seasons 52 is considered their “happiest” hour, and select cocktails, wine and beer are available as well as $5 small plates of food, Monday through Friday from 4:00pm to 6:30pm. With live music seven nights a week from 5pm to 10 pm, the oversized bar is absolutely one of the best hangouts around town. The atmosphere of Seasons 52 is warm and inviting, casually up-scale, and with the plentiful selection of wines and cocktails, the energy that flows through the restaurant makes for the perfect night out with friends and loved ones.
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Restaurant
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Rascals’ NY Deli
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ver feel the craving for an honest-togoodness, New York-style deli sandwich but figure, hey, I’m in Cincinnati so it’s not going to happen? Well, surprise - you’re wrong! You can get that true NY deli taste right here in town, at Rascals’ NY Deli. Rascals’ has it all: delicious rye bread, premium deli meats, lox and whitefish, matzo ball soup, and of course, Dr. Brown’s Cream Soda. They were inspired by the great delis around the country, from the Carnegie Deli in New York to Corky and Lenny’s in Cleveland. The vast menu features all the classic deli sandwiches you know and love, as well as burgers, blintzes, soups, salads, fish, bagels...if you want it, they’ve got it! Looking for the best Reuben in town? Rascals’ has it! They were voted “Best Reuben” by Cincinnati Magazine. They also were voted “Best Brunch”. Rascals’ serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner and are proud to offer up their killer breakfast sandwich every day, featuring 2 fried eggs, a potato latke, American cheese, Russian dressing and strawberry jelly on a bun. What a way to start the day! They also have some seriously delicious brisket, traditional chopped liver and for those wanting to go outside the deli box, lamb, brisket or chicken gyros. Don’t forget to order a piece of homemade kugel (noodle pudding) or a knish! Rascals’ has a terrific catering menu, a Shabbos carry-out menu (kosher-style), shiva menus
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and you can also purchase their deli meats by the pound. What a great way to get your deli fix satisfied any time of the day or night. Stop by Rascals’ NY Deli, one mile north of Kenwood in Downtown Blue Ash. Once you’ve had that Reuben, you’ll never order one anywhere else again.
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Over The Rhine Dining Symphony Hotel & Restaurant 210 W. 14th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513)721-3353 The Symphony Hotel and Restaurant offers a Happy Hour on Wednesdays from 5pm-7pm, featuring live music until 10pm. On Friday and Saturday, you can enjoy a delicious 5-course gourmet meal until 10pm. The Lounge/Bar is known as a great place to go for a pre-concert dinner before Music Hall performances, plus it offers live jazz, wine and bourbon flights, craft cocktails, and a rooftop deck until midnight. Sundays you will find a brunch complete with all the classic dishes plus
espresso and morning bar from 10am-1:30pm. Reservations are highly suggested, but walk-ins are welcome if available. A Tavola Bar and Trattoria 1220 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-246-0192 A Tavola serves up hand made, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, great wines, craft beer, and craft cocktails. Abigail Street 1214 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-4040 Wine bar, mediterranean food, tapas. Bakersfield OTR 213 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH
45202 513- 579-0446 Bakersfield throws down Mexican-influenced street fare with a focus on tacos, tequilas, and whiskeys. The Eagle OTR 1342 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45217 513-802-5007 American food and bar, perfect for a date night or just hanging with friends. Nicola’s Ristorante 1420 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-721-6200 Fine dining Italian restaurant with a warm and accommodating atmostphere.
5-Course Dining & Live Music Weekends
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4/5: Easter Brunch, call for reservations 4/16: Serving dinner from 5-9 p.m. 4/24: Sean Minor wine dinner for $65. Starting in mid-April: We will be open Thursdays for dinner, closed Wednesdays.
SYMPHONY HOTEL & RESTAURANT A historic boutique hotel and restaurant in OTR offering exquisitely designed rooms with European style antiques and decor. Enjoy classical comfort at a fantastic price. 210 W. 14th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
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Downtown / Clifton Dining Mecklenburg Gardens 302 E. University Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45219 German & American cuisine, authentic German ‘Bier Garden’ since 1865. Montgomery Inn Three locations: 9440 Montgomery Rd., Montgomery, OH 45242, 513-791-3482; 925 Riverside Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, 513-721-7427; and 400 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell,
KY 41017, 859-344-5333 Cincinnati’s famous rib joint!
A vibrant “Urban Italian” restaurant.
AMBAR INDIA 350 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220 513-281-7000 A modest venue providing Northern Indian fare, including tandoori dishes, along with beer & wine.
Nada 600 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-721-NADA Ingredient-driven, contemporary Mexican cuisine.
Palomino 505 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-381-1300
Cactus Pear 3215 Jefferson Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45220 513-961-7400 Cincinnati’s premier Southwestern Bistro since March, 1992. We create the finest foods using exciting flavors from both sides of the border. Crave 175 Joe Nuxhall Way Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-241-8600 Crave offers vibrant, American cuisine and sushi, perfect for any occasion. Moerlein Lager House 15 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-2337 With what seems like the longest beer menu in town, Morelein Lager House is a beer drinker’s dream. Lucy Blue Pizza 1126 Main St Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-381-3747 Fresh, great tasting pizza served late into the night. Beer and wine availalbe, and the new expanded menu includes salads and sandwiches.
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Weekly Casual Friday Wine Tastings 5:30 to 8:30 $15 per person includes upscale appetizers 6136 Campus Lane, Mt. Washington, OH 513.231.WINE (9463) info@watertowerfinewines.com
Northern Dining Season’s 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. Barresi’s 4111 Webster Ave., Deer Park, OH 45236 513-793-2540 . A treasure and a local land-
mark, Barresi’s is beloved by its patrons for its authentic Italian cuisine. Rascals’ NY Deli 9525 Kenwood Rd. Blue Ash, OH 45242 513-429-4567 Voted the Best Reuben by Cincinnati Magazine also offers breakfast sandwiches, soups and more. Cooper’s Hawk Winery 8080 Montgomery Rd.,
Cincinnati, OH 45236 513-488-1110 An upscale casual dining restaurant, full-service bar, private barrel-aging room, and Napa-style tasting room and retail gift store…all under one roof. Silver Spring House 8322 East Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, Oh 45249 513-489-7044 A fun and relaxing restaurant and bar, famous for its “Cincinnati’s Best” citrus marinated grilled chicken, great atmosphere, open air dining, and amazing service. Stone Creek Dining Company 6200 Muhlhauser Rd West Chester, OH 45069 513-942-2100 Innovative cuisine in an upscale casual atmosphere, offering American fare such as steaks, pastas, chicken, and fish with their own special twist. Trio Bistro 7565 Kenwood Rd Cincinnati, OH 45236 513-984-1905 A diverse menu features great steaks, fresh seafood, specialty pizzas and an array of other amazing dishes; every dish is a treat for the eyes and the palette. Aladdin’s Eatery 9344 Union Centre Blvd., West Chester, OH 45069 513-874-1302 Features distinctive rolled pita sandwiches, pita pockets, and “Pitza’s” made with homemade pita bread.
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Kentucky Dining Strasse Haus 630 Main St., Covington, Ky 41011 859-261-1199 Reasonable priced bar food including homemade German fare. Live music nightly.
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.
Guru India 2303 Buttermilk Crossing, Crescent Springs, KY 41011 859-341-5858 Mouth watering, delightful clay-oven specialties.
Zola 626 Main St., Covington, Ky 41011 859-261-7510 Known for its burgers, wings and grouper sandwich, Zola offers a full menu and daily specials.
Pompilio’s 600 Washington Ave., Newport, KY 41071 859-581-3065 Pompilio’s has been serving the tri-state area homecooked Italian meals for 80 consecutive years!
COSMO’S 604 Main St., Covington, KY 41011 859-261-1330 Cosmo’s has pizza, burgers, and pasta in a club-like atmosphere.
Riverfront Pizza 617 W. 3rd Covington, KY 41011
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Shopping Guide Deerfield Towne Center 5505 Deerfield Blvd. Deerfield, OH 513-770-0273 Eastgate Mall 4601 Eastgate Blvd Cincinnati, OH
Newport on the Levee 1 Levee Way Newport, KY 866-538-3359 Northgate Mall 9501 Colerain Avenue Cincinnati, OH 513-385-5600
Florence Mall 2028 Mall Road Florence, KY 859-371-1231
Rookwood Pavilion 3805 Edwards Road Cincinnati, OH 513-241-5800
Kenwood Towne Center 7875 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH 513-745-9100
Sycamore Crossing/Plaza 7800-7896 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH
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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 Tanger Outlets 8000 Factory Shops Boulevard Jeffersonville, OH 740-948-9091/800-407-5005
Area Art Galleries 5th Street Gallery 55 West 5th Street Cincinnati, OH 45202-2801 513-579-9333 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 Eisele Gallery of Fine Art 5729 Dragon Way Cincinnati, OH 45227 (513) 791-7717
Gallery Veronique The Shops at Harper’s Point 11324 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH 45249 513-530-5379
Miller Gallery 2715 Erie Avenue Hyde Park Square Cincinnati, OH 45208 513-871-4420
Kennedy Heights Art Center 6546 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45213 513-631-4278
Phyllis Weston Gallery 2005 1/2 Madison Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45208 513-321-5200
Malton Gallery 3804 Edwards Road Cincinnati, OH 45209 513-321-8614
Weston Art Gallery 650 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH 45202-2517 513-977-4165
The Marta Hewett Gallery The Annex 1310 Pendleton St. at the Pendleton Art Center Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-281-2780
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Crossword ACROSS 1. Bellhop’s burden 4. Big stinger 8. Fancy 12. “___ questions?” 13. Bird in hieroglyphics 14. Jot 15. Neighbor of Swed. 16. Hardly Herculean 17. Santa checks it twice 18. Gets game 20. Camp sight 22. Deli allowance 23. Locked, in a way 27. Does some PR work 29. One who cries foul? 30. Girl or boy of song 31. Had an effect 32. Hitched, so to speak 33. Aesop’s also-ran 34. Samovar 35. Puppy talk 36. Blush or flush 37. Home maker 39. A fortune-teller’s guide 40. Hooter 41. Memorable Gandhi 44. ___ rags 47. Sign in a store window 49. “___ and the City” 50. Fix, as fences 51. Asian staple 52. ___ kwon do 53. Like Felix Unger 54. Do-gooder’s doing 55. Text, briefly DOWN 1. Embargoes 2. Soon, to a bard 3. Elvis was known for them 4. Windshield cleaners 5. Invective 6. Atoner’s worry 7. Excited 8. Languishes 9. ___ polloi 28 KEYCINCINNATI.COM
10. Part of T.G.I.F. 11. Art surrounder 19. Major, for one 21. Dolt 24. David and others 25. Continental coin 26. Lots of bucks 27. Daze 28. Perspiration passage 29. Certain theater, for short 32. Military leader 33. Cargo deck 35. Wood for an archer 36. Preserved 38. Spiced liquor 39. Cake helping 42. Copier supply 43. Graph lines 44. Clock standard (abbr.) 45. “South Pacific” prop 46. “Is there more?” 48. Pizzeria order
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