KEY Cincinnati June, 2013 Issue

Dining • Shopping • Entertainment • Resources

JUNE 2013

OFFICIAL CITY GUIDE

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Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky

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Contents 6 The Queen City: Ludlow Lagoon Amusement Park ®

OFFICIAL CITY GUIDE

Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky VOL. 70

JUNE 201 3

NO. 6

12 Beer of The Month 14 City Source 16 Southbank Shuttle Trolley Map

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18 Support Local Music

320 Clay Street Dayton, KY 41074 513-708-3854 www.keycincinnati.com

20 Calendar of Events

Publisher/Editor Michele Roth

michele@keycincinnati.com

Editor Brian McClure President of Sales John Bick Creative Director Trena Perrine trena@keycincinnati.com

Contributing Writers Michele Roth Sue Cunningham Thomas Bell Sydney Miller Prochazka © COPYRIGHT 2013. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form, including electronic and photocopy, without the permission in writing from the publisher. All ads designed by KEY Cincinnati Magazine may not be reproduced for publications elsewhere without written permission from the publisher.

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KEY Cincinnati Magazine is a registered trademark. This magazine is authorized by KEY Magazines, Inc. Cover Story: Cover photo is used with permission and provided by Coney Island.

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8 KEY Cover Story: Coney Has It!

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22 KEY Dining: A Spectacular Show 24 Dining Unlocked 26 KEY Attraction: Is This Heaven?

29 Shopping Unlocked: Father’s Day Gifts 30 Editor’s Pick: Findlay Market

Welcome!

On behalf of the citizens of Cincinnati, I am pleased to welcome you to our city. Our central geographic location and our picturesque setting along the Ohio River make Cincinnati an ideal destination for both leisure and business.

You will find that Cincinnati offers worldclass accommodations, award-winning restaurants, and diverse shopping opportunities. From our museums and galleries, to our sports and recreational activities, this truly is a unique city. Our residents and visitors alike mingle on Fountain Square, dine in our top-notch restaurants, and shop in our vibrant and lively downtown area.

Whatever your tastes, there is sure to be something for you to do and enjoy.

A stay in Cincinnati is the beginning of a lifetime relationship with one of the finest cities in America. I am confident that your first visit here will not be your last.

Sincerely,

Mark Mallory, Mayor

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Cincinnati

The Queen City

by Michele Roth

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incinnati, also known as the Queen City, is a city rich in history and culture with exceptional visual and creative arts, professional sports teams and top notch museums. Whether you are a resident or a visitor there is always something to learn, see and do in Cincinnati and our neighboring cities of Covington and Newport. For those reasons and many more, it’s no surprise that in 2012 Lonely Planet Travel Guide named Cincinnati number three of the top ten travel destinations in the United States. Cincinnati offers all the benefits of larger cities like Chicago and New York while maintaining the small hometown hospitality. In this section we like to bring interesting facts and opinions. This is what we have for you in this month’s issue:

Ludlow Lagoon Amusement Park Minutes from downtown Cincinnati, in a suburb of Covington is the historic city of Ludlow. Some might think an interesting fact about the city of Ludlow would be that the 1993 movie Lost in Yonkers used the quaint town as a one of its locations. Interesting, but even more interesting is that Ludlow was once home to a popular regionally known amusement park.

In 1894 Pleasant Run Creek, which empties into the Ohio River, was dammed to create a large lake on the western side of Ludlow. The fresh water lake was large enough to accommodate five small islands and was an excellent spot for swimming, boating and fishing.

“The city is indeed, justly styled the Queen of the West: distinguished for order, enterprise, public spirit, and liberality, she stands the wonder of an admiring world.”

- B. Cooke, The Inquisitor and Cincinnati Advertiser, 1819

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White sand was placed along the lakes edge to give visitors a beach to bask in the sun and build sand castles.

A large Victorian style clubhouse was added along with a pavilion which became known as the Lagoon Dance Pavilion. The pavilion attracted thousands to the park since it could accommodate hundreds of dancers and a large orchestra. Also at the Lagoon was an amphitheater for live performances accommodating 2,500 spectators. There was even a Japanese Fair including a small exhibit and authentic teahouse.

Along with rides like a 100’ Ferris wheel (located on one of the islands) and a $10,000 merry-goround, scenic railway, a Chute the Chutes and an elevated auto-

mobile ride, there was also a gold mine replica, large midway, picnic grounds and walking trails. There was also a large motorcycle racetrack that could seat 8,000 spectators.

In 1913 a flood and an accident at the motorcycle racetrack were two of four tragic events that led to the closing of the Ludlow Lagoon.

The flood damaged many of the attractions and when a motorcycle lost control and went into the stands hitting a gas light causing a fire that claimed nine lives and over a hundred people were treated for burns and injuries. In July of 1915 a tornado caused over $20,000 damage to the park. The Lagoon continued serving Bavarian Beer that was made in Covington, but when WWI started the government halted alcohol sales and with that the Lagoon Amusement Park closed for good in 1918.

Walking Tour On June 8th the Ludlow Historic Society is hosting a guided tour of what was once the Ludlow Lagoon.

The tour is free and open to the public but you are invited to join the LHS for an annual membership fee of $20. Call 513-801-2253 to reserve your spot on the tour.

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Cover Story

Fun For

by Thomas Bell

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enerations of families have memories of Coney Island and they have apple farmer James Parker to thank for it. In 1897 he purchased land East of Downtown Cincinnati along the shores of the Ohio River that consisted of 20 acres and 400 apple trees. After a group of Cincinnatians rented the land for a private picnic he realized he could make more money and added additional attractions. Over the years many things have changed but one thing that hasn’t is the fun that is to be had with all that the park has to offer.

Rides

Family fun can be had by all with the collection of rides with short lines for a long day of amusement.

Enjoy classics like the Scrambler, the Rock-O-Plane or spin and twirl on the Tilt-A-Whirl. And let’s not forget the Ferris Wheel, Grand Carousel and the Python Family Roller Coaster. And that is just to name a few.

There are plenty of rides for the little ones to enjoy, too. Airplanes, Helicopters, Boats & Trains always generate smiles, and the Frog

Photo by Mike Dulaney

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All! Shows

At Lakeside Pavilion and Moonlite Gardens you can enjoy original live shows. Summer Lovin’ is a highenergy song and dance show celebrating the best songs of summer. Boy Bands! Girl Power! revisits the greatest hits from the best Boy Bands and Girl Bands of all time and Pirate and Princess Party is an interactive show featuring crazy princess and pirate characters.

Hopper, Swing-A-Long and Turtle Parade make the wee ones yell wee. They can also get a feel for the Old West at Kids Western Town which is a kid sized version of a mining boomtown beside Lake Como.

Attractions

Other park attractions include the 18-hole miniature golf course, Arcade games and Coney Connection where you can shop for Coney favorites like Rock Candy and Salt Water Taffy. You can also find other specialty items and souvenirs.

Aquatic Fun

For some old-fashioned nautical fun navigate around Lake Como in a canoe or a paddle boat. If you would prefer to roam the water in a less physical way you can be the captain of your own motor boat which is new to Coney Island this year.

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If you would prefer to be in the water, head over to Sunlite Pool. This 200 feet wide and 401 feet long pool is the largest flat-surface recirculating pool in North America and holds more than three million gallons of water. The pool features six diving boards and four slides: the Twister, the Pipeline Plunge, the Cyclone and the In-Pool slide.

Events

Besides the fun that the park offers every day, Coney Island also offers a variety of events like Fire Up the Night and the Fall-O-Ween Festival later this year. Coming up are the Moonlite Garden Parties and the LaRosa’s Balloon Glow.

Moonlite Garden Parties

For over twenty years the Moonlite Garden Parties have been a tradition for adults (over 21) to dance under the stars to live music by area’s best bands.

June 7 Off the Hook June 21

Four on the Floor

July 12 Ooh La La

& the Greasers July 26

Blue Stone Ivory

August 9 The Cincy Rockers August 23 Four on the Floor

LaRosa’s Balloon Glow at Coney Island

Wednesday, July 3rd will be the 13th annual LaRosa’s Balloon Glow. Enjoy a fun-filled day with all Coney Island has to offer then relax and enjoy the view as hot air balloons of every color “glow” take to the evening sky. And that’s not all, the event concludes with a spectacular Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks display over Lake Como.

Schedule of Events 5 - 7 pm: Q102 Live (Python Coaster) 6 pm: Stilt-Walkers and Jugglers (Moonlite Square) 6:30 pm: Live Music (Moonlite Square Gazebo from the University of Cincinnati Bearcat Band Jazz Ensemble) 6:30 pm: Live Music (Moonlite Mall from the Anderson Township Symphony Orchestra) 8 pm: Balloon Glow 10 pm: Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks PLUS - All of Coney’s Classic Rides will be open until 11:00pm

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Beer of the Month

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The golden color of the German Pilsner is similar to the Hofbräuhaus Bohemian Pilsner; both being clean, crisp and refreshing but the German Pilsner has a bit more hops added for a satisfying flavor.

The Hofbräuhaus and and KEY MAGAZINE remind you to please drink responsibly.

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EMERGENCY

Police/Fire/Ambulance.........................911 AAA Emergency Roadside Assistance ................................................ 800-222-4357 Cincinnati Police (Non-Emergency) ................................................ 513-765-1212 Ohio State Highway Patrol ................................................ 877-772-8765 Kentucky State Highway Patrol ................................................ 800-222-5555 Cellular.................................................... *55 Poison Control Center.......... 800-222-1222

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ATTRACTIONS

Carew Tower.......................... 513-241-3888 Cincinnati Art Museum......... 513-241-3888 Cincinnati Fire Museum........ 513-621-5553 Cincinnati Museum Center.. 513-287-7000 at Union Terminal Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden................. 513-281-4700 Coney Island...........................513-232-8230 Visit www.coneyislandpark.com See our ad on page 32.

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Kings Island Amusement Park ................................................ 513-754-5700 Krohn Conservatory.............. 513-421-4086 National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.................... 513-333-7500 Newport Aquarium............... 800-406-3474 Taft Museum of Art................ 513-241-0343

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1st & 2nd

June 2013 Calendar of Events

ALL SAINTS FESTIVAL Montgomery • 8939 Montgomery Road 513-792-4600

1st – 8th

CINCINNATI FRINGE FESTIVAL Various Venues 513-300-5669 •cincyfringe.com

1st – 2nd

FLORENCE FREEDOM VS. ROCKFORD AVIATORS USMC Stadium 859-594-4487 florencefreedom.com

1st

6th

BRAD PAISLEY WITH CHRIS YOUNG, LEE BRICE AND THE HENNINGSENS Riverbend Music Center 513-381-3300 • riverbend.org

7th – 9th

CINCINNATI REDS VS. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS Great American Ballpark 513-765-7000 • cincinnati.reds.mlb.com

8th

LUDLOW HISTORIC SOCIETY WALKING TOUR Ludlow Kentucky • 859-801-2253

8th

SHAQ’S ALL STAR COMEDY JAM Aronoff Center for the Arts, Procter & Gamble Hall 513-621-2787 ticketing@cincinnatiarts.org

SMOKEY ROBINSON WITH THE CINCINNATI POPS ORCHESTRA Riverbend Music Center 513-381-3300 • cincinnatipops.org

1st, 2nd, 4th – 9th, 11th – 16th

PLANET DANCE CINCINNATI SUMMER SHOWCASE Aronoff Center for the Arts, Jarson-Kaplan Theater 513-621-2787 • cincinnatiarts.org

SHIPWRECKED! AN ENTERTAINMENT Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Marx Theatre 513-421-3888 • cincyplay.com

9th

1st – 2nd

11th – 13th

SUMMERFAIR CINCINNATI Coney Island 513-271-7222 • summerfair.org

FLORENCE FREEDOM VS. TRAVERSE CITY BEACH BUMS USMC Stadium 859-594-4487 • florencefreedom.com

3rd – 5th

13th

CINCINNATI REDS VS. COLORODO ROCKIES Great American Ballpark 513-765-7000 cincinnati.reds.mlb.com

4th

DANIEL TOSH, THE JUNE GLOOM TOUR Aronoff Center for the Arts, Procter & Gamble Hall 513-621-2787 ticketing@cincinnatiarts.org

THE LUMINEERS WITH COLD WAR KIDS AND J RODDY WALSTON AND THE BUSINESS Riverbend Music Center 513-381-3300 • riverbend.org

13th & 15th

5th & 6th

14th – 16th

FLORENCE FREEDOM VS. GATEWAY GRIZZLIES USMC Stadium 859-594-4487 • florencefreedom.com

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DON GIOVANNI Music Hall 513-241-2742 • cincinnatiopera.org CINCINNATI REDS VS. MILWAUKEE BREWERS Great American Ballpark 513-765-7000 • cincinnati.reds.mlb.com

Event Dates Subject To Change

14th & 15th

CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATER PRESENTS: PILOBOLUS Aronoff Center for the Arts, Jarson-Kaplan Theater 513-621-2787 ticketing@cincinnatiarts.org

14th – 16th

FLORENCE FREEDOM VS.GREYS USMC Stadium 859-594-4487 • florencefreedom.com

14th – 16th

GOETTAFEST MainStrasse Village 859-491-0458 • mainstrasse.org

14th

GUIDED GHOST TOUR OF CINCINNATI MUSIC HALL Cincinnati Music Hall 513-621-2787 • cincinnatiarts.org

14th

TOBY KEITH WITH KIP MOORE Riverbend Music Center 513-381-3300 • riverbend.org

17th – 20th

CINCINNATI REDS VS. PITTSBURGH PIRATES Great American Ballpark 513-765-7000 cincinnati.reds.mlb.com

20th – 22nd

PADDLEFEST Coney Island 513-723-1916 • ohioriverway.org

21st

JERRY SEINFELD LIVE Aronoff Center for the Arts, Proctor & Gamble Hall 513-621-2787 ticketing@cincinnatiarts.org

22nd

BROADWAY NIGHT WITH BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL Riverbend Music Center 513-381-3300 • cincinnatisymphony.org

22nd

ROEBLINGFEST 2013 Roebling Point Business District www.roeblingbridge.org

24th – 26th

PANEGYRI GREEK FESTIVAL Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Winton Place 513-591-0030 • holytrinity.oh.goarch.org

25th – 27th

FLORENCE FREEDOM VS. WASHINGTON WILD THINGS USMC Stadium 859-594-4487 • florencefreedom.com

25th

IDINA MENZEL WITH THE CINCINNATI POPS Riverbend Music Center 513-381-3300 • riverbend.org

25th

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK WITH 98˚ U.S. Bank Arena 513-421-4111 • usbankarena.com

26th

THE GO-GO’S WITH THE B-52’S Riverbend Music Center 513-381-3300 • riverbend.org

27th

LL COOL J WITH PUBLIC ENEMY, DOUG E. FRESH, SLICK RICK, DE LA SOUL AND DJ CHUCK CHILLOUT Riverbend Music Center 513-381-3300 • riverbend.org

28th

KENNY CHESNEY WITH ELI YOUNG BAND AND KACEY MUSGRAVES Riverbend Music Center 513-381-3300 • riverbend.org

28th

WILD ABOUT WINE Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden 513-559-7759 • cincinnatizoo.org

30th

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Dining

A Spectacular Show By: Sue Cunningham

he Cincinnati skyline is the star of a spectacular show Tenjoying every evening and you can have a front row seat while an exquisite meal at Chart House. Dennis Chas-

tang proudly shares, “We offer world class service and exceptional food to go with the best view on the river.�

The perfect accompaniment to the view is a glass of wine from the extensive list the Chart House has to offer.

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Now that you have a glass of wine and have taken in the spectacular view start off with an appetizer.

Choose from the cold selection offering Crab, Avocado & Mango Stack, Lobster & Shrimp or Oysters on the half shell. If you would like a hot selection choose Oysters Rockefeller, Coconut Crunchy Shrimp or the Shrimp, Brie and Artichoke Melt which is baked to perfection.

Since your appetite has been teased it’s time to move on to the fresh selection of fish Chart House offers. Although the selection changes daily Chart House offers Mahi, Ahi Tuna, Alaskan Halibut, Atlantic Salmon, Atlantic Swordfish, Gulf Snapper, Tilapia and King Salmon. Signature fish favorites include Grilled Citrus Salmon with tempura-fried sweet potatoes, shitake mushrooms and asparagus, served with lemon scanted sticky rice and Macadamia Crusted Mahi with warm peanut sauce with a hint of Frangelico, mango relish, soy glaze drizzle & served with Asian green beans.

If you would prefer Seafood the Pan Seared Scallops are delicious, served with ginger soy sauce & wasabi cream with wasabi mashed potatoes and Asian green beans.

And if you would like a bit of land and sea choose the New Wave Surf & Turf consisting of fork tender short ribs with Cabernet demi glaze paired with your choice of seared scallops or grilled citrus salmon with a side of Yukon mashed potatoes.

The final act of this spectacular show is the Chart House Signature Desert of Hot Chocolate Lava Cake, a rich chocolate cake with molten center, made with Godiva® liqueur, served warm, topped with chocolate sauce, Heath® bar crunch and vanilla ice cream.

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DINing Unlocked With the warm weather upon us here are some great outdoor area’s to dine, have drinks, listen to live music or even play Bocce Ball.

Opening the doors to what’s inside area restaurants

By Sue Cunningham

Pompilio’s

Behle Street Cafe Mantra

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Authentic Traditional Fare

Experience the memorable scene in one of the great classic films Rain Man.

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Just Like Mamma Used To Make.

859-581-3065

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Hummus • Falafel Kab obs • Shawerma

3307 Clifton Ave. • Cincinnati, OH 45220

859.291.4100

50 Rivercenter Boulevard, Covington

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BOSWELL’S Great Food, Great Times!

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Attraction

Is This Heaven? No, It’s By: Mike Kramer

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With his handlebar moustache, the heavy wool uniform and the knickers and stockings, Jim “Colonel” Mattingly is a historical relic. He’s also captain of the Norwood Highlanders, a local team at the center of a recent revival in vintage baseball.

What is vintage baseball? Think 1869. Think water buckets, team flags and players marking their own runs. Think “Huzzah!” and “Leg it!” and “Rabbit to Shack to Mule – double play!” For fans, it’s free, family-friendly fun.

Cincinnati’s legacy, its collective obsession, has always been baseball. In the home of the first professional team, it’s only natural that this marriage of history and baseball would catch on. And no other sporting event lets you get closer to the players; just bring a chair and watch for foul balls.

You might even find yourself talking to players during the game. “We like to involve the fans, or as we call them, ‘cranks,’” says Colonel. “We’ll ask the cranks to help out and decide a close play.” (Umps aren’t always used in this gentleman’s game.)

The Norwood Highlanders play about 25 games a year, often against two other local teams, the Cincinnati Red Stockings and the Cincinnati Buckeyes. They’ll also barnstorm to any town within 100 miles that has a team, such as Batesville, Tipp City, Dayton, and Rising Sun--the list grows every year.

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Upcoming Games June 8: 10am, Queen City Festival - Sharon Woods Heritage Village Cincinnati Buckeyes and Red Stockings host the Cleveland Blues, Ohio Village Muffins, and Champion Hill Toppers.

June 15: 1pm, Cincinnati Red Stocking vs. Louisville Cardinals Sharon Woods Heritage Village

Cincinnati!

If you go to a game, you’ll notice a few differences right away. No balls and strikes are called. The “hurler” (pitcher) throws underhand. And, most surprising of all, no gloves are used by the “ballists” (players). “That’s how the game was played back in 1869,” explains Colonel. “We try to stay true to the spirit.”

One thing is clear right away: these guys really do play for the love of the game. “We’ve played in 95 degrees in a hay field. We’ve played in pouring rain where you couldn’t see home.” Once, a Highlanders-Red Stockings match had to pause to let a horse-drawn covered wagon pass through left field. True story.

Colonel is no Kevin Costner, and this is no Field of Dreams. But if you asked vintage ballplayers or their fans “Is this heaven?” they might say “Yes!”

June 23: 1pm, Highlanders vs. Rising Sun Belle Rivers and Champion City Reapers (Doubleheader) - Dorl Field in Norwood June 29: 1pm, Highlanders vs.

Indianapolis Blues and Cincinnati Red Stockings (Doubleheader) Dorl Field in Norwood July 7: 11am, Heart of Gold Vintage Base Ball Tournament – Coney Island Norwood Highlanders host eight clubs from southwest Ohio and southeast Indiana in a first-ever regional tournament.

Admission is free.

For full schedules and more info: norwoodhighlanders.com cincinnatibuckeyes.com 1869reds.com

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Shopping Unlocked Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16th!

Here are some great gift ideas for that special

By Sue Cunningham

M Clip money clips are the world’s finest money clips, opening wide enough to accommodate several cards, drivers license, as well as many bills for those guys who don’t like to carry a wallet!

The Cross Townsend series is the quintessential statement of style and confidence. For over two decades the Townsend series of ballpoint, rollerball, and fountain pens have made their marks on history.

The Visconti Homosapiens series pen is crafted from volcanic ash from Italy’s Mt. Etna and appointed in solid bronze, which takes on a beautiful patina over time. Available in fountain, roller, ballpoint, and pencil, the Homo Sapien is a truly unique pen!

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Appointments

Linden Noll Gift Haus

Southern Ohio’s largest seller of fine writing instruments with over twenty lines, with refills and accessories.

Large selection of Cincinnati’s famous Rookwood art tiles and other fine gift items. i

phone: (513) 421.7430 email: appointments@411pens.com website: www.411pens.com “appointments the business store”

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Editor’s Pick

Findlay Market

Visit Findlay Market for the sights and sounds and smells of an oldfashioned public market, for a variety of fabulous fresh foods, bargains, for people watching, and for a quintessentially urban shopping experience. Bustling with activities and special events there is always something to enjoy at Findlay Market.

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