March 2015
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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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Winter is an especially great time to visit our city. In addition to the buzz of the crowds excited about the holiday season, Cincinnati has several special attractions at this time of the year. They include the ice skating rink and large holiday tree at Fountain Square, the Duke Energy holiday toy train display at Museum Center at Union Terminal, the Festival of Lights at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, and many more! 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,
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OFFICIAL CITY GUIDE
MARCH 2015
VOL. 72
NO. 3
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Mayor’s Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cover story. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 What’s Going On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Conventions / Special Events. . . . . 10 Hotel of the Month . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Hot Spot of the Month . . . . . . . . . . 12 Business of the Month . . . . . . . . . . 13 Indulgence 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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Palomino...dining perfection downtown
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alomino Restaurant and Bar is one of downtown Cincinnati’s most popular destinations, serving rustic Italian food in a stylish and eclectic setting. They offer many different specials and unique dishes and drinks, all designed with the customer’s satisfaction in mind; right now, Palomino is featuring their new chefinspired Bloody Mary. Made with Stoli Pepper Vodka, rimmed with herbed salt and adorned with house-made mozzarella and Kalamata olives, this drink is a sure-fire reason to leave work early! Palomino has a great mid-week special….. “Wine Down Wednesday,” featuring 1/2 price bottles of wine, all day long. For those who enjoy dining a little on the earlier side, Palomino has a “First Seating” menu for two; this delicious menu is served daily from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and includes: one choice of antipasto (such as bruschetta, hummus and tzatziki or french onion dip); two choices from the Primo offerings (soup or one of three salads); two selections from the Secondo Y Contorno items (main course dishes); and a scrumptious dessert. This menu is available for just $25 per person. Palomino is known for their Signature Paella (as featured on the Cover!), filled with clams, mussels, fish, chicken, chorizo and saffron rice;
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you can also add prawns, scallops or Dungeness crab for a slight charge. If you are a lover of classic Italian dishes, this one is surefire hit! For the month of March only, Palomino is offering a private party booking special. Book your event before March 31, and you will receive $100 off your food and beverage minimum. Palomino is a wonderful place to host a special event, so don’t miss out on this limited-time opportunity. For Happy Hour, a leisurely meal, or drinks and dessert after the theater, Palomino is the place to be…in the perfect location!
What’s Going On ARONOFF CTR. FOR THE ARTS 650 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-621-2787 (ARTS) Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: 3/3-3/4 Peter Pan: 3/5-3/7 Ignite: Adventure: 3/7-3/8 My Twisted Mind Tour: K. Michelle and Tank Live: 3/14 My Nose Turns Red Youth Circus Extravaganza: 3/213/22 Disney’s The Lion King: 3/314/26 ART BEYOND BOUNDARIES GALLERY 1410 Main St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-8726 Eight is Not Enough: 2/264/10 BELTERRA CASINO & HOTEL 777 Belterra Drive Florence, Indiana 47020 812-427-7777 Rock of the 80s: 3/14 Gregg Allman: 3/21 Tanya Tucker: 3/28 BOGART’S 2621 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45219 513-872-8801 G. Love & Special Sauce: 3/4 The Tossers: 3/6 Sixteen Candles: A Tribute to All Things 80’s: 3/7 Magic!: 3/12 Lucky Homemade Jam: 3/13 The Sing-Off: 3/20 New Found Glory: 3/25 Kalin & Myles: The Dedication Tour: 3/31 CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM 953 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45202
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513-721-2787 (ARTS) Bukang Y. Kim: Journey: 1/13/15 Color Color: 1/1-3/22 Modern Voices in Japanese Ceramics and Paint: 3/1-4/27 Masterpieces of Japanese Art: 3/1-8/30 CINCINNATI CYCLONES 513-421-4111 vs. Solar Bears, 3/13 vs. Komets, 3/14 vs. Stingrays, 3/25 vs. Icemen, 3/27 vs. Komets, 3/28 vs. Walleye, 3/31 CINCINNATI BALLET COMPANY 1555 Central Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45214 513-621-5219 Mozart’s Requiem: 3/20-3/21 Ballet Toybox: 3/22 CINCINNATI MUSEUM CTR. 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) Chapatti: 3/1, 3/3-3/8 Peter and the Starcatcher: 3/7-3/8, 3/10-3/15, 3/17, 3/19-3/22, 3/24-3/29, 3/31 Buzzer: 3/21-3/22, 3/24-3/29, 3/31 CINCINNATI POPS ORCHESTRA 1241 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 General Information: 513-6211919 or Box Office: 513-381-
March WATER TOWER FINE WINES 6136 Campus Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45230 513-231-9463 Purple Trillium Blending Seminar with Chip Emmerick: 3/1 Kiss Winter Goodbye!: 3/13 Spring Wines to Put You in the Mood: 3/20 Premium Pour; Wines to Close Out March Madness: 3/27 3300 Cirque Mechanics: 3/27-3/29 CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY 719 Race Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-381-2273 Little Women: 2/20-3/21 CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 1241 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 General Information: 513-6211919 or Box Office: 513-3813300 Music Now: 3/13-3/14 Beethoven + Barber of Seville: 3/20-3/21 CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER 44 E. 6th St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-345-8400 Based on a True Story: 11/13/22/15 Unmade: 11/1-3/22/15 A Lot of Sorrow: 3/11-3/20 Remember the Future: 3/208/30 Self Portrait as Light: 3/208/30 KEYCINCINNATI.COM 7
What’s Going On 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 Faizon Love: 3/5-3/8 John Heffron: 3/12-3/15 Mike Malone: 3/19-3/22 Dominique: 3/26-3/29 GO BANANAS COMEDY CLUB 8410 Market Place Lane Cincinnati, OH 45242 513-984-9288 Bengt Washburn: 3/5-3/8 Kevin Bozeman: 3/12-3/14 Jeremy Essig: 3/19-3/22
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HOLLYWOOD CASINO 777 Hollywood Blvd. Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025 888-274-6797 Frank Caliendo: 3/7 2015 Dearborn County Home & Garden Show: 3/20-3/22 KROHN CONSERVATORY 1501 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-4086 Fallingwater Gardens: A modern work of nature: now through 3/22 MUSIC HALL 1241 Elm St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-621-2787 (ARTS) The Standing Ovation Tour: 3/6
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NATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD FREEDOM CENTER 50 E. Freedom Way Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-333-7739) The Mystery of the Pyramids and the Sphinx: Recent Discoveries: 3/5 The Fannie Lou Hamer Story: 3/6-3/7 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 J Roddy Walston & The Business: 3/5 Brit Floyd- Space & Time Tour: 3/7
Gaelic Storm: 3/10 Jim Brickman: 3/13 Lucero & Ryan Bingham: 3/15 Mike + The Mechanics: 3/17 Vince Gill & Friends: 3/21 Asleep at the Wheel: 3/22 UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI COLLEGECONSERVATORY OF MUSIC W. Corry St. and Jefferson Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45221 513-556-4183 Mainstage: Peter Pan: 3/5-3/9 U.S. BANK ARENA 100 Broadway Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-4111 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus: 3/5-3/8 Eric Church: 3/21
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Conventions/ Special Events Cincinnati Home and Garden Show Duke Energy Convention Center 525 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 3/1, 3/4-3/8
Cincinnati International Wine Festival Duke Energy Convention Center 525 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 3/6-3/7
Ohio Winter Food Festival Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Rd Cincinnati, Ohio 45246 3/1
Bockfest Washington Platform Saloon and Restaurant 1000 Elm St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 3/6-3/8
Afterhours Bridal Show Great American Ball Park 100 Joe Nuxhall Way Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 3/5
GemStreet USA Show and Sale Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Rd Cincinnati, Ohio 45246 3/6-3/8
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Celestial Ball Duke Energy Convention Center 525 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 3/14 Ohio Gymnastics State Meet Duke Energy Convention Center 525 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 3/27-3/29
21c Museum Hotels
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21c Museum Hotel: Luxurious and cool!
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1c Museum Hotel is a 156-room luxury boutique hotel in Downtown Cincinnati that was rated the #1 hotel in the Midwest in 2014 by the Reader’s Choice Awards in Conde Nast Magazine. With a fabulous location, right next to the Contemporary Arts Center and across the street from the Aronoff Center for the Arts, this hotel is the perfect blend of elegance and culture. In March, the 21c is offering free docent tours with the Contemporary Arts Center, Saturdays at 1pm. Guests can join the docents in the hotel lobby, and enjoy a 30-minute guided tour through the 21c galleries. Afterwards, the tour will continue at the CAC. Also in March, their latest exhibition, “Albano Afonso: Self-Portrait as Light” will open; this exhibition is co-curated by the CAC and 21c and will shown at both venues. 21c’s in-house restaurant, Metropole, is starting a new dinner series called “Sunday Supper”; the special menu will feature family-style comfort foods with locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients, with new menus weekly. On March 29th, Metropole Bartender Catherine Manabat will be hosting a gin-themed Sunday School - join this exciting monthly cocktails class series to learn how to make fun and trendy drinks! Looking to relax and unwind? 21c has a fabulous fitness center and spa available for your peaceful enjoyment. From facials and massages to pampering spa packages, there is something
here for every desire. There’s even a couple’s Cincinnati spa suite with an en-suite whirlpool tub, steam shower with skylight and heated floors that’s perfect for spending quality time with that special someone. They also offer wedding packages, a menu of services for men and express treatment options for those who need some “me” time but don’t have a lot of time. Guests at The Spa at 21c will be impressed by the installation by artist Ryan Wolfe…“Field of Grass”, which spreads across the stairway wall leading up to the spa. The work recreates the feel of a windswept, grassy expanse. Blades of grass are activated by wind data, and viewers can watch as a gust of air moves across the entire installation. 21c is the ultimate place to stay while in Cincinnati. Stay, connect, relax, experience...it’s all possible at the 21c.
Greater Cincinnati’s Women of Weddings Open House Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 6-9 p.m.
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EnterTrainment Junction is for everyone!
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either your age nor your gender will stop you from having a great time at EnterTrainment Junction. Trains—ninety of them in all! The building houses the world’s largest train display: 25,000 square feet (1/2 of a football field!) done in eye-popping intricacy to detail. A funhouse or fantasyland is also at EnterTrainment Junction, not just trains. “What we are focused on is a family entertainment center and museum, where everybody of all ages will find things to excite and interest them,” said Don Oeters, president and creative inspiration behind EnterTrainment Junction. This place is seriously incredible. A Clown College, a Tilt Room, where balls roll uphill and people feel the disorientation of a world on a slant; the Curtain Cove, where slatted curtains divide chambers and you become lost in the maze and left to find the way out. Take a trip through the universe, where a spiral tunnel with lights will have you holding on to railings for fear of falling into deep space, and the claustrophobia “squeeze” that is a badge of honor to go through, and great fun too. The café at EnterTrainment Junction has subs, pizzas, hot dogs, snacks, drinks and more. There’s also a gift shop and toy store, where the toys and gifts are in a class by themselves.
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More about the trains: the layout has attracted kids and adults who love trains from all over. Kids (and adults) can also take part in six different scavenger hunts. Almost every detail of the layout is hand-made, with more than 100,000 hours in construction and journey from the 1860s to the 1950s. You’ll see a Union army encampment of the American Civil War with historical detail, including a trestle bridge burned by rebels, and rebuilt by Union troops in nine days. All this while trains of the era chug along, supported by sound effects that take you back in time. There’s a replica of the very first “lift” bridge in the US, built in New York City more than a century ago. You’ll see villages and towns with the stores and services of bygone generations; a logging camp, a coal-mining operation in the Appalachian mountains; the Bates Motel and the Psycho house on the hill; trolleys serving more modern cities of the 1940s and 1950s; and a historically accurate replication of Cincinnati’s Coney Island. Add to this the train museum for those who want to know more about how the advent of trains changed America and its culture, and you get a sense of what you’ll find at EnterTrainment Junction.
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Flying can be relaxing and fun again!
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ltimate Air Shuttle is a VIP travel experience, offering daily shuttles out of CVG and Lunken Airport to such locales as New York City, Chicago and Charlotte, North Carolina. On their 30-seat jet you’ll enjoy what feels like your own personal ride, complete with all the key amenities: drinks (alcoholic and nonalcoholic), snacks and best of all, your baggage - that’s right, there are no additional baggage fees! Ultimate Air Shuttle has a flat rate, taxes included, so when you purchase your ticket what you pay is ALL you’ll pay. Parking is also free at both CVG and Lunken, right up close; at CVG you’ll appreciate having covered parking so even in the winter your car is out of the elements. Plus, there is free transportation between Lunken and CVG. Another great plus to Ultimate Air Shuttle is the convenience. For most flights, you need to be at the airport at least an hour in advance. With Ultimate Air, you only need to arrive 15 minutes prior to departure. And there are NO cancella-
tion or change fees if done 24 hours in advance. Currently, the shuttle flies Monday through Friday, to different cities on different days. They also offer charter flights over the weekends. The convenience of free parking and easy arrival time and the lack of hidden costs is a great time and money saver for both the business and leisure traveler. Plus, when you’re flying often, the crew gets to know your name and face, and then it’s like you’re flying with friends! Right now, Ultimate Air Shuttle is offering a special, limited-time package for people who travel often to Chicago; you can fly as much as you want for the month for just $1497. No other costs, no “surprise” fees. Just the ease of knowing you have a convenient, luxurious flight awaiting you whenever you need to get to the Windy City. Take the time to check out Ultimate Air Shuttle - and fly the truly friendly skies!
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Indulgence
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Cincinnati’s best kept secret...
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hether you are a wine hobbyist, enthusiast or a true oenophile (that’s a die-hard wine lover), Water Tower Fine Wines is sure to have the red, white or blush you are longing for. This hidden gem in Mount Washington is known for stocking over 2000 different wines, and they offer the best selection of champagnes and sparkling wines in the area - and across the country as well. They are unique to Cincinnati in that they don’t just get in a few bottles of a special wine and then once they’re sold, they’re gone; Water Tower Fine Wines keeps a large supply of those singular wines on hand, often up to four years worth, so it’s always
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available. They have wines on hand that other similar stores in the area don’t carry, and that’s one of the qualities that makes them so special. Is there a specific wine you are looking for? If Water Tower Fine Wines doesn’t have it, they will go above and beyond to seek it out and get it in stock for you as fast as possible. Their main focus is on customer service, and it’s their goal to make sure that Cincinnati’s wine lovers are never lacking for the varietal they want to serve. Water Tower Fine Wines offers wine tastings with hors d’oeuvres Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons, and there’s always a bottle (or three) open for a quick sample if you’re interested. Over the year they host special events, such as the upcoming Purple Trillium Blending Seminar with Chip Emmerick, or last month’s Valentine’s Day Champagne and Chocolate Tasting. Anyone, from the wine novice to the most expert among us, can come into Water Tower Fine Wines and feel comfortable learning about wine appreciation and enjoy the chance to meet others who share their interests. From dinner parties, to a quiet romantic dinner at home, Water Tower Fine Wines has the perfect pour for your table. Indulge your curiosity about fine wine and drop by for a tasting and pick up a bottle or two - at Water Tower Fine Wines, you’ll never go wrong.
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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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3/6-3/7: “Wine Festival” Event • 50% off Select Bottles of Wine 3/20: “A Taste of Italy” Five-course wine dinner $65 Wednesday Night: Happy Hour 5-7 pm • Wine & Port Tastings • Three-course Dinners Sunday Brunch...A New Favorite! • Fabulous Food & Drinks with live music 10 am - 2 pm
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.
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!
Montgomery Inn Three locations: 9440 Montgomery Rd., Montgomery, OH 45242,
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. 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 res-
taurant. Rotating menu of seasonal American dishes alongside international wines in an upscale setting.
KANAK INDIA RESTAURANT 10040B Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45242 513-793-6800. Easy going eatery offering familiar Indian fare, including curries, tandoori and a daily lunch buffet. BABA INDIA RESTAURANT 3120 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45209 513-321-1600. Lunch buffet and large menu of vegetarian-friendly and tandoori options. 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. 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.
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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
2015 Cincinnati Canstruction: The 18th Annual Cincinnati Canstruction March 2nd: Move in Day March 3rd: Build Out Day March 4th: Judging March 6th: Awards Gala to be held at the Black Box Theater at The Aronoff Center for the Arts March 7th, 14th and 2st: Strut the Structures, FREE guided walking tour starting at the Weston Art Gallery at 10 am, tour takes approx. 1 ½ hours. FREE Coffee and donuts served at the beginning of the tour. Great Family Friendly event. Structures are on display until March 22nd. Confirmed locations for structures: • Weston Art Gallery • Downtown Public Library • Scripps Center • Center at 600 Vine Street • Hyatt Regency Hotel www.cincinnaticanstruction.org KEYCINCINNATI.COM 25
Shopping Guide Deerfield Towne Center 5505 Deerfield Blvd. Deerfield, OH 513-770-0273
Kenwood Towne Center 7875 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH 513-745-9100
Tri-County Mall 11700 Princeton Pike Cincinnati, OH 513-671-0120
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
Voice of America Centre 7598 Voice of America Drive West Chester, OH 513-792-5000 OUTLET MALLS
Florence Mall 2028 Mall Road Florence, KY 859-371-1231
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Rookwood Pavilion 3805 Edwards Road Cincinnati, OH 513-241-5800 Sycamore Crossing/Plaza 7800-7896 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH
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 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. Hit the slopes 4. “Agreed!” 8. Get ready for a trip 12. Archer’s skill 13. Arm bone 14. Strong team 15. Econ. indicator 16. Canoeing challenge 17. Conga formation 18. More fit 20. “Beau ___” 21. Almost unique 23. Studio stock 25. End of a bridal path 27. Like a bairn 28. Grammy category 31. Binaural 33. ___ Beach, Calif. 35. Okra, essentially 36. Put to the test 38. Drew in mysteries 39. Kind of sprawl 41. Boardwalk treats 42. Greek thinker 45. Goodness 47. Cheerful tune 48. Cognizant of 49. Artificial conception 52. Crowning point 53. Chic or cheeky 54. It’s nothing, really 55. Accessible 56. Arborist’s concern 57. Brewer of golf DOWN 1. Bed problem 2. Clan members 3. Made known 4. Face-off 5. Experienced one 6. First name of two U.S. presidents 7. Act like a chicken? 8. Explorers’ destinations 9. Allies opponent 10. Small change 28 KEYCINCINNATI.COM
11. On bended ___ 19. Den denizen 20. Collect slowly 21. Blacksmith’s implement 22. Choral voice 24. Grig, when grown 26. Back in? 28. Boxing 29. “___ bitten, twice shy” 30. Picks up the check 32. An eye for the poetic? 34. Canter, for example 37. It’s a bore 39. Complete 40. ___ Dame 42. Blueprint 43. Some parasites 44. Soprano Gluck 46. Classroom drilling 48. Make a choice 50. By way of 51. Wing it?
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Area Antique Shops Grand Antique Mall 9701 Reading Road Cincinnati, OH 513-554-1919
Covered Bridge Antique Mall 7508 Hamilton Ave Cincinnati, OH 513- 521-5739
Design Smith Gallery 1342 Main St. Cincinnati, OH 513- 403-2382
Duck Creek Antique Mall 3715 Madison Rd Cincinnati, OH 513-321-0900
Bromwell’s 117 West Fourth Street Cincinnati, OH 513-621-0620
English Traditions Inc. 2041 Madison Rd. Cincinnati, OH 513-321-4730
Wooden Nickel Antiques 1410 Central Pkwy Cincinnati, OH 513-241-2985
Federation Antiques 2701 Observatory Ave Cincinnati, OH 513-321-2671
Ohio Valley Antique Mall 7285 Dixie Highway (Rte. 4) Fairfield, OH
Ferguson’s Antique Mall 4939 Glenway Ave Cincinnati, OH 513-921-1111
The Antiques Warehouse Camp Washington Cincinnati, OH 513-319-5405
Riverside Centre Antique Mall 513-321-1430 3742 Kellogg Ave. Cincinnati, OH
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