November 2015
Cincinnati Cyclones..... More than just a game!
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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Autumn is an especially great time to visit our city. In addition to watching the leaves change color in our award-winning park system, Cincinnati is host to several festivals at this time of the year including Oktoberfest Zinzinnati at Fountain Square, the Chrysanthemum show at Krohn Conservatory and the Cincinnati Chocolate Festival at Xavier University. 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. Numerous high-profile events have been held in Cincinnati in recent years including the 2015 Major League Baseball All-Star Game and the 2012 World Choir Games. 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,
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NOVEMber 2015
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Mayor’s Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cover story. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 What’s Going On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Conventions / Special Events. . . . . 10 Restaurant of the Month. . . . . . . . . 11 Event of the Month. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Destination of the Month. . . . . . . . . 13 Hotel of the Month . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Greater Cincinnati Area Map. . . . 16-17 Downtown Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Mainstrasse Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Over The Rhine Map. . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Over The Rhine Dining . . . . . . . . . . 21 Downtown Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Northern Dining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Kentucky Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Shopping Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Art Galleries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Antique Shops. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Southbank Shuttle Map . . . . . . . . . 30
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Cover Story
Cincinnati Cyclones: Family-friendly, affordable fun at US Bank Arena
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ooking for something fun to do while in Cincinnati that the whole family can enjoy? Come to US Bank Arena for a Cincinnati Cyclones hockey game! Since 1990, the Cincinnati Cyclones have been playing hockey all over the country and in Canada; they are the AA team of the National Predators. Eighteen of their players have gone on to play for the NHL, which makes our Cyclones a hotbed of talent that’s exciting to watch. And there’s more to a Cyclones game than just hockey; in fact, they pride themselves on being “more than just a game.” With music, promotions and fun half-time activities (think hamster balls and sumo suits!), a Cyclones game offers something for everyone in the family – at a price that’s surprisingly affordable. Games always have a fun theme, such as Superheroes, Star Wars and Video Games, and promotions include $1
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beer night, $1 hot dog night, kids eat free and more. Special fundraising nights are featured as well; The Cure Starts Now Night, raising money for pediatric cancer as well as breast cancer awareness nights mix philanthropy and fun. The atmosphere at a Cyclones game is always charged up with excitement and exuberance. In November, you can take advantage of a “Kids Eat Free” night on the 6th; any 2-12 yearold can enjoy an entrée, side item and beverage, on the house! The Cure Starts Now is on November 7, and on the 13th it’s Teddy Bear Toss Night – bring a bear to toss on the ice when the Cyclones score their first goal! Superhero Night is November 21st, and $1 Beer can be had on the 25th at the Thanksgiving Eve game. Fun ticket packages are available; a family of four can come get their hockey on for just $72, which includes four tickets and four t-shirts.
What’s Going On ARONOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS 650 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-621-2787 (ARTS) The Tenors: Under One Sky Tour: 11/3 All City BoyChoir: 11/7 Shaping Sound: 11/8 Bo Burnham: Make Happy Tour: 11/10 Relatively Speaking: 11/1111/22 Mary Poppins: 11/13-11/21 Outreels Cincinnati: 11/1311/15 Sufjan Stevens: 11/13 Mythbusters: Jamie and Adam Unleashed: 11/20 Irving Berlin’s White Christmas: 11/24-12/6 ART BEYOND BOUNDARIES GALLERY 1410 Main St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-8726 Changing Perceptions: Déjà vu: 11/1-12/23 BELTERRA CASINO AND HOTEL 777 Belterra Drive Florence, Indiana 47020 812-427-7777 Terry Fator: 11/14 Jana Kramer: 11/21 BOGART’S 2621 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45219 513-872-8801 Theory of a Deadman: 11/3 Big Freedia-Bounce Shakedown Tour 2015: 11/5 Everclear: 11/6 Jon Pardi and Brothers Osborne: 11/7 Jamey Johnson: 11/11 Violet Chachki: The Kiss and
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Tell Tour-A Burlesque Extravaganza: 11/12 The Wilderness Politics Tour: 11/13 Between the Buried and Me: 11/18 Dance Gavin Dance: 10 Year Tour: 11/19 Parkway Drive-IRE Tour 2015: 11/20 JACKYL: 11/24 Slippery When Wet: 11/25 Papadosio: Extras in a Movie Tour Act 1: 11/27 Relient K: 11/28 Motionless In White & The Devil Wears Prada: 10/29 CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM 953 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-721-2787 (ARTS) Unknown Elements: 8/15-11/8 Field Guide: Photographs by Jochen Lempert: 11/1-1/3/16 Sublime Beauty: Raphael’s Portrait of a Lady with a Unicorn: 11/1-1/3/16 CINCINNATI BENGALS vs. Browns: 11/5 vs. Texans: 11/16 vs. Rams: 11/29 CINCINNATI CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 105 West 4th St. Suite 314 Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-723-1182 VAE + CCO: Bach’s Mass in B Minor: 11/13 and 11/15 CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER 1301 Western Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45203 513-287-7000 Big Bone Lick: Birthplace of American Paleontology:
November CINCINNATI CYCLONES vs. Walleye: 11/4 vs. Thunder: 11/6 vs. Icemen: 11/7 vs. Komets: 11/11 vs. Mallards: 11/13 vs. Aces: 11/17 vs. Fuel: 11/20 vs. Solar Bears: 11/21 vs. Komets: 11/25 10/10-2/21/16 The Art of the Brick: opens 10/23 CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK 962 Mt. Adams Circle Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-3888 (Box Office) Mad River Rising: 11/1, 11/311/8, 11/10-11/14 Low Down Dirty Blues: 11/711/8, 11/10-11/15, 11/1711/22, 11/24-11/25, 11/2711/29, A Christmas Carol: 11/25, 11/27-11/29 CINCINNATI POPS ORCHESTRA 1241 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 General Information: 513-6211919 or Box Office: 513-3813300 Megan Hilty: Rosemary Clooney’s Songbook: 11/611/8 Home Alone: Live in Concert: 11/28 CINCINNATI PUBLIC LIBRARY: MAIN BRANCH 800 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-369-6900 Nothing in November KEYCINCINNATI.COM 7
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CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY 719 Race Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-381-2273 Death of a $ale$man: 10/16-11/7 As You Like It: 11/18-11/29 CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 1241 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 General Information: 513-621-1919 or Box Office: 513-381-3300 One City, One Symphony: Freedom: 11/1311/14 Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet: 11/19, 11/21 CINCINNATI ZOO 3400 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45220 513-281-4700 PNC Festival of Lights: 11/21-1/2/16 CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER 44 E. 6th St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-345-8400 Mark Mothersbaugh: Myopia: now through 1/9/16 Pia Camil: 11/6-3/13/16 After the Moment: Reflections on Robert
Mapplethorpe: 11/6-3/13/16 CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATER 1805 Larch Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45224 513-591-1222 Everett/Freedom Project: 11/6-11/7 ENSEMBLE THEATRE CINCINNATI 1127 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-3555 Buyer and Cellar: 11/1 FUNNY BONE COMEDY CLUB 1 Levee Way Newport, Kentucky 41071 859-957-2000 Aries Spears: 11/1 Cindy Kaza: 11/4 Carly Aquilino: 11/6-11/8 John Morgan: 11/12-11/15 Pauly Shore: 11/17-11/18 Arnez J: 11/20-11/22 Greg Warren: 11/27-11/29 GO BANANAS COMEDY CLUB 8410 Market Place Lane Cincinnati, OH 45242 513-984-9288 Lisa Landry: 11/8-11/8 Kykle Grooms: 11/12-11/15 KROHN CONSERVATORY 1501 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-4086 A Bevy of Blossoms and A Flock of Flowers: All month MUSIC HALL 1241 Elm St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-621-2787 (ARTS) 12th Annual USO Tribute Cincinnati: 11/4
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NATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD FREEDOM CENTER 50 E. Freedom Way Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-333-7739)
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Mascots: 11/7 Kin Killin’ Kin: opens 11/14 Youth Lives Matter: 11/16 NEW RIFF DISTILLERY 24 Distillery Way Newport , KY 41073 859-261-7433 Chef’s Table: Holiday Party Food with Chef Lee Anne House: 11/2 Happy Hour How-To: Holiday Style: 11/3 Holler: A Celebration of Kentucky Craft Beer and Whiskey: 11/7 Wine School: Christmas Party Wine Winners: 11/12 Chef’s Table: NEW Ideas for Thanksgiving with Chef Renee Schuler: 11/16 Happy Hour How-To: Seeing Stars: 11/17 NEWPORT AQUARIUM 1 Aquarium Way Newport, KY 41071 Veterans Weekend: 11/7-11/15 TAFT MUSEUM OF ART 316 Pike St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-241-0343 Antique Halloween: 9/18-11/1 Heroism in Paint: A Master Series by Jacob Lawrence: 10/10-1/17/16 Antique Christmas: 11/6-1/3/16 TAFT THEATER 317 E. 5th St. Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-232-6220 Al Jarreau/Jeffrey Osborne: 11/6 Colin Hay: 11/7 Ben Folds: 11/12 Brian Wilson: 11/14 Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds: 11/19 Puscifer: 11/20 The Mavericks: 11/21 Glen Hansard: 11/24 Noah Hunt & Mato Nanji: 11/25 Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band: 11/28 UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI COLLEGECONSERVATORY OF MUSIC W. Corry St. and Jefferson Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45221 513-556-4183 The Merry Widow: 11/19-11/22 U.S. BANK ARENA 100 Broadway Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-4111 Disney on Ice: 11/1 WATER TOWER FINES WINES 6136 Campus Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45230 513-231-9463 Thanksgiving Value Wines: 11/6 Thanksgiving Pinot Noirs, Roses and Rieslings: 11/13 Thanksgiving Premium Wines: 11/20 Oregon Pinot Noirs: 11/22 Holiday Premium Wines: 11/27
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Conventions/ Special Events Cincinnati Cheese Festival Christian Moerlein Brewery 1621 Moore St. Cincinnati, OH 11/6
Whiskey City Festival Lawrenceburg Event Center 91 Walnut St. Lawrenceburg, IN 11/6-11/7 Bill Goodman’s Gun & Knife Show Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Rd Cincinnati, OH 11/7-11/8 Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market Duke Energy Convention Ctr. 525 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 11/13-11/15 Victory of Light Expo Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Rd Cincinnati, OH 11/21-11/22
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Restaurant
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Pompilios Restaurant and Colonel Pomp’s Tavern
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n Italian gem awaits you at Pompilios in Newport, Kentucky (a few minutes from Fountain Square). The famous toothpick scene in the movie Rainman, with Dustin Hoffman, was filmed in the bar at Pompilios…. and has kept visitors and locals pouring in for years! Pompilios features a bar, Colonel Pomp’s Tavern, at the front, a bocci bar out back (complete with bocci-ball court), and an old world Italian restaurant in between. The bar area is the happening spot for satisfying a thirst. You will see one of the best tied-house back bars in the Midwest, built the year FDR entered the Whitehouse—1933, when Pompilios opened for business. Colonel Pomp’s Tavern features period photos of the 1930s, but the bar area itself is that old, and a step back in time. The scene from Rainman was filmed in that very place, for an even richer taste of history. Colonel Pomp’s features a good number of Greater Cincinnati’s very best craft beers on tap, which visitors love to try. The tavern also on Thursday or Friday features live music from an assortment of talents featuring boogie woogie, acoustic Americana
rock, jazz, blues and more. Go there and experience Colonel Pomp’s and grab a table and have a meal too, lunch or dinner. Pompilios features some of the best red-sauce dishes around. Pompilios has a slew of Taste of Cincinnati winners on their menu, so ask your server about the “Blue Ribbon” dishes. Also, the place has been voted into the Italian Restaurant Hall of Fame. Pompilios makes EVERYTHING from scratch. The ravioli is hand-made, either meat or cheese. There are six sauce choices for ravioli, Bolognese meat sauce, along with marinara, regular meat sauce, meatballs, Alfredo, Puttanesca, and you can also add Italian sausage. The Italian sampler, a favorite of the Rainman crew, is a Taste of Italy, with lasagna, meat and cheese ravioli, eggplant parmigiana and Italian sausage and meatball (both made in-house, as well). The sampler runs neck and neck with the meat-sauce lasagna as the best seller on the menu. It’s been a house specialty for decades. Those wanting veal, steak or seafood will find a number of dishes, including veal parmigiana, filet mignon, shrimp scampi, linguini with clams, salmon gorgonzola, and more. KEYCINCINNATI.COM 11
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New Riff Distilling brings bourbon back!
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reater Cincinnati Bourbon lovers rejoiced in May, 2014, when Kentucky Bourbon production returned to the area with the opening of New Riff Distilling. A member of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, New Riff is located right across the river from downtown Cincinnati. The distillery offers free tours Thursday through Sunday, and has a gorgeous events facility overlooking the river. Thousands of Greater Cincinnatians have already passed through New Riff, either on a tour or as a guest at one of their many events. (Weddings and receptions are scheduled nearly every weekend. Imagine, getting hitched at a Bourbon distillery!) New Riff distills Kentucky Bourbon and Rye whiskey, to the tune of some 7,000 barrels per year. But these need to age at least four years before they’re ready for bottling. (Patience is a virtue among whiskey makers.) Local whiskey lovers can’t wait until June 2018 when the first New Riff Whiskey will hit the street. In the meantime, their Kentucky Wild Gin—distilled on site with locally foraged, wild botanicals—has taken Greater Cincinnati bars by storm. They also bottle a nine-year-old Bourbon distilled for them in nearby Lawrenceburg, Indiana. This is called O.K.I., and if you’re not from around here 12 KEYCINCINNATI.COM
that stands for “Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana.” As the label states, it is “Distilled in Indiana. Bottled in Kentucky. Loved in Ohio.” We bet you’ll love it too! The New Riff building itself is quite a sight. Recognizing that this is an urban 21st century distillery, Cincinnati architectural firm glaserworks designed a strikingly modern, cutting edge facility that blends form and function. The 60-foot-tall gleaming copper still is encased in a glass-and-steel tower soaring into the sky. The free tours at New Riff are up close and personal. Unlike many of the big Kentucky Bourbon distilleries, at New Riff you can walk right up to the still (don’t touch it, it’s hot!) and see the entire Bourbon making process. And they have one last surprise up their sleeve… New Riff is located on the campus that includes The Party Source, probably the largest liquor store in the country. All the way at the back of The Party Source, New Riff operates a microbrewery. With 42 draft taps, Ei8ht Ball Brewing serves up their own sparkling fresh suds—many of which are aged in New Riff Bourbon barrels—along with a stunning roster of the best craft beers in the world. It’s the perfect conclusion to a New Riff tour and tasting.
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Ultimate Air Shuttle begins service to Cleveland
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ltimate Air Shuttle bringing their VIP service to Cleveland Ultimate Air Shuttle is proud to announce that they will be bringing their unique VIP air travel service to Cleveland, with the inaugural flight on October 26, 2015 (as pictured above), via the Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport. They’re excited to welcome Cleveland as their newest destination, and look forward to connecting these two cities in a way that will allow their passengers to be both more productive and more time efficient. Cincinnati and Cleveland are two of Ohio’s strongest economic centers, and by giving their passengers easier access to Cleveland’s great communities, active business district and exciting sports arenas, Ultimate Air Shuttle becomes an even bigger force to be reckoned with. Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport is located on the banks of Lake Erie, right next door to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; this location offers easy and convenient parking for Clevelanders to park up close and free at their facility. When
Cincinnatians arrive to the lakeshore, they will be pleased to find that they are already in downtown Cleveland. Rental cars and cabs will be available to transport wherever and whenever is needed. When Clevelanders arrive at Lunken Airport, there will be a free ground shuttle to downtown Cincinnati that will drop off and pick up for the return flight at the Cincinnatian Hotel. Ultimate Air Shuttle uses Mercedes Sprinter vans for ground transportation needs in Cincinnati, courtesy of their friends at Mercedes-Benz of Fort Mitchell. The 5-day schedule has been built to accommodate day trips for passengers originating from Cincinnati and Cleveland. The round trip fare is only $379! To kick off their newest destination, they are offering BUY ONE GET ONE FREE flights to Cleveland, from now until December 22, 2015. Ultimate Air Shuttle thanks you for flying them: because of you they are here today and will be here tomorrow.
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Hotel
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Homewood Suites in downtown Enquirer building
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ne of the most fabulous buildings….. which once housed the Cincinnati Enquirer, is home to a brand new concept in Cincinnati: The Homewood Suites (along with The Hampton Inn…a duel hotel). This new gem in the Queen City’s crown features a 105-room Homewood Suites situated on the buildings’ newly renovated upper floors. The historic integrity of the structure and its interior were preserved as much as possible. When you enter the building, the first floor lobby features marble surfaces, bronze ornamentation, stone-carved detail work and large chandeliers. Motifs featuring elephants, dragons and squirrels are displayed throughout, and a two-foot diameter brass sculpture (“The Naked Printer”) is embedded in the floor. Guests can walk up the “grand stair” or take the elevator to the second floor, which is where you check in and enjoy the fitness center, library, business center, billiards and the separate Homewood and Hampton lounges.
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Hampton Inn is housed on floors nine through 15 (there is no 13th floor, of course) and caters to business and weekend leisure travelers. Homewood Suites on floors four through eight focuses on extended-stay travelers; each room has fullyequipped kitchens. Both hotels offer complimentary breakfast and free Wi-Fi. Valet parking is available in the Macy’s headquarters garage, adjacent to the hotel. You’re just a 17-minute drive from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport via I-75 and in walking distance of Cincinnati’s popular eateries, lively nightlife and unique shopping opportunities. The hotels are also close to entertainment venues such as U.S. Bank Arena, Great American Ballpark, Paul Brown Stadium, the Taft Theatre and the Duke Energy Convention Center. Business...pleasure...leisure...it doesn’t matter what you’re coming to Cincinnati for, the new Homewood Suites in Downtown Cincinnati, along with the adjoining Hampton Inn, will fit the bill.
Greater Cincinnati Area Map 1 Palomino 2 Montgomery Inn Boathouse 3 Ultimate Air Shuttle 4 League for Animal Welfare 5 Appointments 6 Mecklenburg Gardens 7 Nuvo at Greenup 8 Seasons 52 9 Kurtzman Plastic Surgery 10 Montgomery Inn 11 Symphony Hotel & Restaurant 12 New Riff Distillery 13 Entertrainment Junction 14 Water Tower Fine Wines
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FALL LADIES NITE – November 6. A fall chill is in the air...and the holidays are just around the corner. Enjoy strolling musicians, drinks, food, retail and service specials. Register at participating businesses to win a MainStrasse Gift Basket.
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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 3, 4 and 5 course dining in the historic dining room. The lounge offers Scotch, bourbon, wine and port tasing on Friday and Saturdays. New Sunday brunch items. Salazar 1401 Republic St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-621-7000 Salazar celebrates the changing of the seasons with a farminspired menu that’s creative and refined.
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.
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. Senate Restaurant 1212 Vine St Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-2020 Upscale comfort food. Great food, drink and atmosphere. Open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner.
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! 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. Palomino 505 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-381-1300 A vibrant “Urban Italian” restaurant. Nada 600 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-721-NADA Ingredient-driven, contemporary Mexican cuisine. 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.
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Cincinnati’s hidden gem!
Weekly Casual Friday Wine Tastings 5:30 to 8:30 See Website for more information
6136 Campus Lane, Mt. Washington, OH 513.231.WINE (9463) www.watertowerfinewines.com
Northern Dining 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.
Barresi’s 4111 Webster Ave., Deer Park, OH 45236 513-793-2540 . A treasure and a local landmark, 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.
Nuvo at Greenup is a small intimate seven table American restaurant with focus on local and regional products. Nuvo is chef tasting menus only. Three course chef tasting $40 (service included) Eight course chef tasting $72 (service included)
380 Greenup Street Covington, KY 41011 www.nuvoatgreenup.com 859-415-1308 24 KEYCINCINNATI.COM
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.
Kentucky Dining Strasse Haus 630 Main St., Covington, Ky 41011 859-261-1199 Reasonable priced bar food including homemade German fare. Live music nightly. HOFBRAUHAUS 200 E. 3rd. St., Newport, KY 41071 Brewpub featuring authentic German-style beer and food. Guru India 2303 Buttermilk Crossing, Crescent Springs, KY 41011 859-341-5858 Mouth watering, delightful clay-oven specialties. 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!
Riverfront Pizza 617 W. 3rd 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. 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. Cosmo’s 604 Main St., Covington, KY 41011 859-261-1330 Cosmo’s has pizza, burgers, and pasta in a club-like atmosphere.
Shopping Guide Deerfield Towne Center 5505 Deerfield Blvd. Deerfield, OH 513-770-0273
Newport on the Levee 1 Levee Way Newport, KY 866-538-3359
Tri-County Mall 11700 Princeton Pike Cincinnati, OH 513-671-0120
Eastgate Mall 4601 Eastgate Blvd Cincinnati, OH 513-752-2294
Northgate Mall 9501 Colerain Avenue Cincinnati, OH 513-385-5600
Voice of America Centre 7598 Voice of America Drive West Chester, OH 513-792-5000
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 877-225-5337
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
DAAP Galleries 2624 Clifton Ave Cincinnati, OH 45221 513-556-2839
5th Street Gallery 55 West 5th Street Cincinnati, OH 45202-2801 513-579-9333
Gallery Veronique The Shops at Harper’s Point 11324 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH 45249 513-530-5379
Carl Solway Gallery 424 Findlay Street Cincinnati, OH 45214 513-621-0069
Kennedy Heights Art Center 6546 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45213 513-631-4278
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Design Smith Gallery 1342 Main St. Cincinnati, OH 513- 403-2382
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Bromwell’s 117 West Fourth Street Cincinnati, OH 513-621-0620
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