November 2014
Cincinnati Bengal defensive lineman Devon Still
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 the Fall Food Festival at Findlay Market, Asian Food Fest in Washington Park, and the Fall-O-Ween Festival at Coney Island. 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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cause that has touched everyone. We all feel his pain, and are rooting for his beautiful, little girl.....Leah Still. Devon Still has become a hero, OUR hero, and we are all fighting this fight alongside him. To say this “young man” of 25 years is poised, well-spoken, and sincere is an understatement. Devon and Leah are battling the cancer together, with the assist of our entire city, country and across the globe. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Still family, and all fighting this horrible disease...... and thank you to the Cincinnati Bengals, the NFL and the City of Cincinnati.....helping us to never, ever forget that family comes first. Hug your kids tight and cherish every moment. This issue of Key Magazine Cincinnati is dedicated to Leah and Devon Still and family, and their incredible fight against pediatric cancer. –Patty Youkilis
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Devon & Leah Still fistbump for cancer defeat
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urn to the Inspiration Department and you will be hard pressed to find anybody more inspiring than the tandem of little Leah Still and her super-sized dad, Devon. Leah, many know, is the diminutive darling attempting to win the fight against cancer, specifically 4th stage neuroblastoma. She’s undergone chemotherapy and surgery to shrink and remove the cancer, respectively, and is in stasis as more chemo and stem cell therapy go forward. The father of this smiling, positive, 4-year-old, is Devon Still. He played collegiately at Penn State, and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 53rd overall pick in 2012. He is a defensive tackle, and anything but diminutive, at 6-foot 5-inches, 310 pounds. Leah’s cancer was discovered June 2 this year, after she complained of pain in her hip during a dance recital. That diagnosis changed everything. The prognosis was 50-50 that Leah would survive. Dad Devon had to explain all this to his daughter. And he had to rally her to face the disease and “do whatever she could to beat it.” “She’s a fighter,” Still said, and he added that as a parent you expect your child to look up to you. In Leah’s case, the dad found himself looking up to his tiny daughter, and her can-do determination to overcome the nightmare of pediatric cancer. Leah Still’s condition has sparked national attention, and much more. Devon Still’s NFL status has produced a remarkable chain of events—and money—in the fight against pediatric cancer. For starters, the Bengal franchise kept Still on the team’s healthcare insurance as he focused on Leah more than football. Also, the Bengals pledged all proceeds from the sale of Still’s #75 jersey to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (to date netting over $1 million). Sean Payton, head coach of the New Orleans Saints, personally bought 100 of the jerseys in an act of support. Patriots’ owner, Robert Kraft, donated $25,000 to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, as well as having the Patriot cheerleaders don Still jerseys during the Sunday Night Football game with the Bengals. Other players and teams have contributed as well. And Ellen DeGeneres featured Devon on her TV variety show, Ellen, in late October, giving him a $10,000 check for the fight against pediatric cancer. At this writing, prospects look bright for both Leah and her dad. The hope is that Leah is cancer-free and will stay that way. And dad Devon has been taken from the Bengals practice squad and elevated to the 53-man roster of the team. He has played in recent games, and is very probably looking at football from a different perspective these days. The game has to be easier than facing up to and beating pediatric cancer. Key Magazine salutes Leah, Devon, and all who have stepped up to help in the fight against the disease.
What’s Going On ARONOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS 650 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-621-2787 (ARTS) Alton Brown Live! The Edible Inevitable Tour: 11/1 Young Frankenstein: 11/711/15 CPI New Voices: Not Our Town: 11/11 Once: 11/11-11/23 Rebel Storytellers: Genesis with Joe Boyd: 11/22 ART BEYOND BOUNDARIES GALLERY 1410 Main St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-8726 OTR: Main Street-Under the Radar: 9/26-11/7 Changing Perceptions: Merge: 11/21-1/16/15 BELTERRA CASINO AND HOTEL 777 Belterra Drive Florence, Indiana 47020 812-427-7777 Bill Philipps: 11/8 BOGART’S 2621 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45219 513-872-8801 Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness: 11/1 Hoodie Allen: 11/3 Granger Smith featuring Earl Dibbles, Jr.: 11/4 Jeezy: 11/5 Extreme Midget Wrestling: 11/6 iHeartRadio On the Rise Presents Jake Miller, Becky G & Colette Carr: 11/8 Carnage: 11/13 Garfunkel & Oats: 11/14 Cincinnati Benefit Concert for Children featuring Mike Stud: 11/15
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Ones to Watch with Skype Present New Politics, Bad Suns & Somekindawonderful: 11/18 Blue October: 11/19 Arch Enemy: 11/22 The Noise Presents In This Moment: Black Widow Tour with In This Moment, Twelve Foot Ninja, Starset & 3 Pill Morning: 11/25 Booze & Tattoos: 11/26 Chase Rice-Ignite the Night Tour: 11/28 Papadosio: 11/29 Flosstradamus: 11/30 CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM 953 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-721-2787 (ARTS) Building Pictures: Architectural Photographs by Édouard Baldus: 7/19-10/26 Conversations around American Gothic: 8/30-11/16 Eyes on the Street: 11/11/4/15 CINCINNATI BALLET COMPANY 1555 Central Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45214 513-621-5219 Peter Pan: 11/7-11/9 CINCINNATI BENGALS 513-621-8383 vs. Jaguars, 11/2 vs. Browns, 11/6 CINCINNATI CYCLONES 513-421-4111 vs. Fuel, 11/7 vs. Nailers,11/8 vs. Solar Bears, 11/13 vs. Komets, 11/15 vs. Solar Bears, 11/18 vs. Icemen, 11/21 vs. Wings, 11/22 vs. Icemen, 11/26
November WATER TOWER FINES WINES 6136 Campus Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45230 513-231-9463 Riesling & Rose: 11/7 Grab Bag: 11/14 (see web site) Thanksgiving Open House: 11/15 Pinot Noir: 11/21 Holiday Showcase: 11/23 Premium Pour; Sparkling Wines: 11/28 CINCINNATI MUSEUM CTR. 1301 Western Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45203 513-287-7000 Cincinnati Under the Sea: 6/14-11/9 Mummies of the World: 11/26-4/26/15 CINCINNATI OPERA 1243 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 95th Anniversary Ball followed by the Bootleggers’ Bash: 11/22 Opera Fusion: New Works 2014 Residency: 11/25 CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK 962 Mt. Adams Circle Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-3888 (Box Office) I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti: 11/-11/2 Roses & Thorns: 11/1 Safe House: 11/1-11/2, 11/411/9, 11/11-11/16 Tenderly: Rosemary Clooney: 11/15-11/16, 11/18-11/23, 11/25-11/30 A Christmas Carol: 11/26, 11/28-11/30 CINCINNATI POPS ORCHESTRA 1241 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 KEYCINCINNATI.COM 7
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General Information: 513-6211919 or Box Office: 513-3813300 The Midtown Men: 11/2
Louis Conducts Mozart’s Jupiter: 11/21-11/22 Louis Conducts Tchaikovsky: 11/28-11/29
CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY 719 Race Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-381-2273 The Birds: 10/17-11/8 The Comedy of Errors: 11/2112/13
CINCINNATI ZOO 3400 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45220 513-281-4700 PNC Festival of Lights: 11/221/3/15
CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 1241 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 General Information: 513-6211919 or Box Office: 513-3813300 A Russian’s Hallow’s Eve: 11/1 One City One Symphony: Heroes: 11/14-11/16
CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER 44 E. 6th St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-345-8400 Taiyo Onorato & Nico Krebs: 9/12-2/22/15 Peggy Crawford: 9/12-2/22/15 Memory Palace: 9/12-2/22/15 Based on a True Story: 11/13/22/15 Unmade: 11/1-3/22/15
CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATER 1805 Larch Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45224 513-591-1222 ZviDance/DABKE: 11/1 ENSEMBLE THEATRE CINCINNATI 1127 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-3555 An Iliad: 11/1-11/2 FUNNY BONE COMEDY CLUB 1 Levee Way Newport, Kentucky 41071 859-957-2000 Eddie Griffin: 11/1 Taylor Williamson: 11/7-11/9 Roy Wood, Jr.: 11/13-11/16 Pauly Shore: 11/19 MTV’S Girl Code: Jessimae Peluso & Carly Aquilino: 11/21-11/23
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What’s Going On DL Hughley: 11/28-11/29 GO BANANAS COMEDY CLUB 8410 Market Place Lane Cincinnati, OH 45242 513-984-9288 Jarrod Harris: 11/1-11/2 Andy Woodhull: 11/6-11/9 Troy Baxley: 11/13-11/16 HOLLYWOOD CASINO 777 Hollywood Blvd. Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025 888-274-6797 Whiskey City Festival: 11/711/8 REO Speedwagon: 11/8 KROHN CONSERVATORY 1501 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-4086 Krohn Holiday Show: Magic & Mistletoe: 11/15-1/4/15
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TAFT THEATER 317 E. 5th St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-232-6220 The Funkified Hoedown feat. Zach Deputy & Hot Buttered Rum : 11/2 Masters of Illusion: 11/5 An Evening with Primus & the Chocolate Factory: 11/7 Here Comes the Mummies: 11/8 Ingrid Michaelson: 11/12 W. Kamau Bell: 11/20 Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band: 11/29
Cincinnati, OH 45221 513-556-4183 CCM Main Stage Musical: Legally Blonde: 11/1-11/2 Mainstage Opera: Hansel & Gretel: 11/20-11/23 U.S. BANK ARENA 100 Broadway Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-4111 Disney on Ice Presents Princesses and Heroes: 11/111/2 Katt Williams: Born Again... Again!: 11/14
UC COLLEGECONSERVATORY OF MUSIC W. Corry St. & Jefferson Ave.
MUSIC HALL 1241 Elm St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-621-2787 (ARTS) The One & Only Tommy Dorsey Orchestra: 11/7 Joe Bonamassa: 11/18 NATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD FREEDOM CENTER 50 E. Freedom Way Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-333-7739) The Wave: 11/13-11/14 TAFT MUSEUM OF ART 316 Pike St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-241-0343 Paris Night & Day: Masterworks of Photography from Atget to Man Ray: 10/31/11/15 Black, White, and Iconic: Photographs from Local Collections: 10/17-1/11/15 Antique Christmas: 11/71/4/15 KEYCINCINNATI.COM 9
Conventions/ Special Events Wine & Whiskers 2014 Bell Event Centre 444 Reading Rd (513) 852-2787 11/1 Intergalactic Bead Show Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Road Sharonville, OH 11/1-2 2014 Rusty Ball Duke Energy Convention Ctr. 525 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 11/8
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Goodman’s Gun and Knife Show Sharonville Convention Ctr. 11355 Chester Road Sharonville, OH 11/8-9 International Wine Festival Oscar Event Center 5440 Dixie Highway Fairfield, OH 11/14-15
Cincinnati Holiday Market Duke Energy Convention Ctr. 525 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 11/14-16 Balluminaria Eden Park 950 Eden Park Drive Eden Park, OH 11/22
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f “lifestyle brand hotel” means something to you, then so too should Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown, a lodging destination featuring a past as grand as the promise of its splendid future. The newly opened hotel is in the historic and historically renovated Bartlett Building, designed by renowned architect Daniel Burnham, and opened for business in1901. For more than 100 years, much of the City’s banking and commercial business passed through the offices of that building. Today, the building is another jewel in the necklace of Renaissance hotels in the Marriott chain that circle the globe. “We worked with the Preservation Society (of Cincinnati) to do everything we could to preserve the wonderful (neoclassical) architecture of the first three floors,” said Keoni Christensen, GM of the property. “Cities go through change, rebirth, and some of that has to do with renovating existing structures. The architecture and design of this building lent itself well to the Renaissance hotel concept.” The reason the Bartlett Building was a perfect fit for conversion to a luxury hotel is its original configuration. The first three floors contain the neoclassic design of Burnham—lots of granite, marble and exquisite detail. Those floors are the lobby and meeting room/ballroom spaces of the hotel. The remaining 16 floors would be demolished and reconfigured into plush hotel rooms and suites without worry over historical architectural preservation, according to Christensen. “Our hotel is new and unique to this city. If lodgers want something more than a simple place to sleep, then they might consider a stay with us at
Pictured from left are: Shynai Heath, front desk; and Diana Tisue, navigator the Renaissance hotel. We have a great downtown here in Cincinnati,” he said, and if people want to be in the middle of that, then Christensen’s hotel is central to the City’s vibrant general renaissance. The hotel has the décor of granite and marble in the lobby area. Off the lobby, a slightly elevated walkway to Burnham’s, the BLD restaurant that is attracting more than just guests of the property. Attracting diners from outside the hotel is always a good sign for the restaurant. “Already, we have a strong lunch crowd,” said Christensen. For lunch, you’ll find dishes such as Romaine Scampi, featuring grilled hearts of romaine, tiger shrimp, finished scampi style, with classic Caesar dressing and shaved Pecorino Romano. How about Quiche Lorraine? It’s made with Swiss and gruyere cheeses, smoked bacon and sweet onion, and served with a salad.
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ack in the 19th century, there was an element of grandeur to be found at upscale dining scenes, especially if situated in “hotels.” Elegant settings, fine cuisine, special service: a real experience. You will find that at the Historic Dining Room of the Symphony Hotel near Cincinnati’s iconic Music Hall and magnificent Washington Park. Dining at the Symphony Hotel differs from the average restaurant experience. You’ll need to reserve a table, and the best way to do that is by email—email is easiest and encouraged. There are three evenings that dining is offered at the hotel: Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Also, there is a Sunday brunch. Wednesday diners experience a 3-course offering, while a 5-course meal is served on the weekends from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. The menu options are limited, but each evening, there are entrée options featuring: beef, fish, chicken or vegetarian. When you make the reservation, you will be asked to select one of the four entrée options, so your entrée is set before you arrive. The five courses served on weekends include: soup, salad, sorbet, entrée and dessert. “Every meal is hand-crafted and we take special care with every aspect of the preparation that way,” said Colleen Iles, GM of the hotel. “We are able to keep food costs down and to serve a really special, elegant meal to our guests by approaching the meals in this way (arranging for the patron to choose the entrée at the time of reserving the table). I receive the email and I confirm by email the reservation and 12 KEYCINCINNATI.COM
the entrée choices made by the guests in the party.” Along with the 5-course Friday-Saturday dinner, there is live music from 8-11 p.m., styled and toned for the dining experience. The Sunday brunch is offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and features entrée options that range from $8.95 to $12.95. Part of the elegance of these meals is the setting. The hotel is one of a handful of boutique hotels scattered around the country. There are nine guest rooms in all, each named after a famous composer of classical music. Rooms are fitted in period antiques. Each room carries a composer sobriquet such as the Beethoven, Schubert, Bach, Mozart, Brahms, Mahler, and so on. “We do package stays for guests spending a special time with us, an anniversary or birthday or maybe part of a get-away weekend,” said Iles, speaking of the 24/7 hotel operation she manages. The package may feature a bottle of champagne in the room, along with arrangements for a special dinner in the Dining Room. “Many times, we have had groups for bachelorette parties stay here after their celebration (also at the hotel) because the guests don’t want to chance driving home after a night of partying,” she said. The hotel offers party services, such as the bachelorette party, along with other special events such as wine dinners, wine, bourbon, or tequila tastings. There is a rooftop deck at the hotel, and many guests take a bottle of wine up there to enjoy the weather and the view. The Symphony Hotel and Restaurant… a must see!
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f you LOVE wine and great atmosphere, how about those two together and more than 2,000 labels of wine on the shelves? Visit Water Tower Fine Wines at 6136 Campus Lane in Mt. Washington, and you will find such an oasis of wines, champagnes, sparkling wines and more. Shopkeepers David and Jan Lazarus pride themselves on having the largest selection of wines in the tri-state area. They also offer the largest selection of champagne (180 varieties) and sparkling wines (130 varieties) in the United States. If you love wines, you’ll have a blast looking and buying from this unique and vast selection. “I have extremely eclectic tastes,” says David Lazarus. “That’s why we have a couple thousand wines in the store.” The wines are from all over the world—California and other states, also Israel, Greece, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany, Australia, South America, and more. One attraction of this shop is the weekly Friday Night Tasting Event. Each Friday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. the shop has a lavish wine tasting. Heavy appetizers are served (Key staff was invited recently and all was yummy, especially the wines!). Tastings range from $12 to $40 per person, depending on the price points of the wines being tasted that particular Friday. One reason Water Tower Fine Wines is better for visitors to the area is the Lazarus approach to shop hours of operation. The store is open for a limited number of hours each week, but call the shop (513-231-9463) and the proprietors will open the store by appointment. So if you can only make it after hours on a Tuesday, call, and work it out with David or Jan, and they’ll be there. Regular hours are: 12 - 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 12 - 10 p.m. Friday: and 12 - 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Asked about the average customer frequenting the shop, the answer is there is no average buyer of wines. Water Tower Fine Wines has a wide range of price points to satisfy all kinds of shoppers, from those who want good quality at a lower price to those who collect the rare or special vintages.
David Lazarus, owner of Water Tower Fine Wines. “Many people don’t realize that we have some of the collectible wines that tend to be bought up quickly and become hard to get.” Lazarus said. He has 12 highly rated wine collectibles in his shop just now. He mentioned three: 100 Acres and Amuse Bouche, along with Salon champagne. “I don’t sell on ratings and people may not necessarily know that we have the wines. But we do.” There are also wonderful selections of port, dessert wines and other specialty wines. For instance, Kopki vintage port selection includes many a 1900s bottle: including a ’91, ’78, ’75, ’66, ’60, ’55 and ’51. That’s just one label. “Our goal here is to match the wine to the person buying it. We’re not out to sell a specific bottle to our customer. This is a service business, and our job is to find out what our customer is looking for in a wine and then match that to a wine that will be what the customer wants.” Lazarus can help the novice find wines that will satisfy as well. For those who buy in case lots, there is a 10% discount for such purchases. Water Tower Fine Wines is a hidden gem….. worth the find…..see you there!
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Shopping Guide Deerfield Towne Center 5505 Deerfield Blvd. Deerfield, OH 513-770-0273
Northgate Mall 9501 Colerain Avenue Cincinnati, OH 513-385-5600
Eastgate Mall 4601 Eastgate Blvd Cincinnati, OH
Rookwood Pavilion 3805 Edwards Road Cincinnati, OH 513-241-5800
Florence Mall 2028 Mall Road Florence, KY 859-371-1231
Sycamore Crossing/Plaza 7800-7896 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH
Kenwood Towne Center 7875 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH 513-745-9100
Tri-County Mall 11700 Princeton Pike Cincinnati, OH 513-671-0120
Newport on the Levee 1 Levee Way Newport, KY 866-538-3359
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
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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.
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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
(513)721-3353 www.symphonyhotel.com • Wednesday happy hour from 6 to 7 p.m. and three-course dinners from 6 to 9 p.m. • Saturday, November 1 Aves Del Sur wine dinner $60 per person • Live Jazz every Fri. & Sat. from 8-11 & Goodness of Blues plays every Sun. from 11-2 p.m. • Friday and Saturday 5-course dinners are $45 per person • We specialize in birthdays & anniversaries! • Parking available underground Washington Park! KEYCINCINNATI.COM 21
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, includ-
ing tandoori dishes, along with beer & wine. Dusmesh Indian Restaurant 944 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220 513-221-8900 Elephant Walk 170 W McMillan St., Cincinnati, OH 45219 513-709-8241 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 gill and wine bar restaurant. 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.
Cosmo’s 604 Main St., Covington, KY 41011 859-261-1330 Cosmo’s has pizza, burgers, and pasta in a club-like atmosphere.
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.
November Events:
1-Haze Effect 7-Perfect Sequel 8-Core 14-3 Sheets 15-Fibbion Handful
21-Jordon Schneider 22-Lunchbox 28-Just Chad 29-The Sly Band
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Sundays: $2 Corona w/Kevin Fox Mon.: $2.50 Red Stripe w/Know Prisoners Tues.: $2 Well Drinks & $1 Bud Light Shorties w/Matt Cowherd Wed.: $2 Domestic Bottles w/Pete Dressman Thurs.: $4 Domestic Pitchers w/The Fibbs Happy Hour M-F 4-7, $1.50 Domestic Bottles & $3.50 Call Drinks
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Jim Young, GM and buyer, at 45/46 Fine Men’s Apparel on Hyde Park Square
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f fine clothing is important to you, then 45/46 Fine Men’s Apparel is a place worth a visit while you are here in Greater Cincinnati. This men’s apparel store is a retail establishment in the high-end tradition of men’s stores, because of the hand-picked nature of what you will find on the racks and shelves, and in the swatch books. Jim Young, the GM and buyer, had this to say about his selection: “I hand pick everything in here. I spend a lot of time at market, deciding what will go in my selection each season. Then I spend the extra time on how I want the shirt (or other garments) modeled—how I want the collar, the taper, the sleeves, the cuffs. So even though that fabric is available to everybody in the world, I’ve modified it—it’s specifically made for this store.” That personal men’s-wear insight shows in the shirts, sweaters and other garments that adorn the racks and tables of this shop. The patterns and styles are distinctive and fashionable. Your purchase becomes an image statement as well. There is also a made-to-measure program at 45/46. Patrons can have suits, sport coats and shirts made by 45/46. The custom process allows a man to pick from fabric swatches for the suit, coat or shirt goods, and determine the style and fit of every aspect of the finished goods, right down to the button choices, and even the lining of the suit or sport coat. Young does the measurement personally, and follows through with the final fitting. If you have never had a suit of clothing or a shirt custom-made, the 45/46 shop is a place that will help you through the process with the utmost personal one-on-one service, according to Young. The 45/46 apparel focus is on fine products
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that are made in the USA. Young pointed out several lines that are of US manufacture: “Even my denim is made in the USA,” he said. The company is Citizens for Humanity, a jeans maker based in Los Angeles. Young claims to have the largest selection of Citizen’s denim anywhere in the tri-state area, with more variety than any other outlet for the jeans. In ready-made suits, the store carries American-made suits by Hart, Schaffner & Marx and Hickey Freeman. Both brands have been part of fine men’s wear for generations. In shoes, Young stocks the Allen Edmonds line, and is the largest independent dealer in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky for the American-made footwear. Also, you’ll find designer clothing by Hugo Boss, Ted Baker and other labels. Those products are manufactured abroad, and are offered in 45/46. Those with gift lists to fill may want to consider the line of Korchmar leather goods offered at 45/46. Among the selections is a smart tan leather duffle of full-grain leather, featuring both handle and shoulder strap, and brass fittings. There are messenger bags and briefcases as well, all formerly made locally in Cincinnati, and now made in Florida. There is a serious tie selection, all custom made, and no more than two of any style. Same with the sock selection…incredible choices throughout the store. Find 45/46 on Hyde Park Square at 2719 Erie Avenue. See you there!
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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
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Riverside Centre Antique Mall 513-321-1430 3742 Kellogg Ave. Cincinnati, OH
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 Kennedy Heights Art Center 6546 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45213 513-631-4278 Malton Gallery 3804 Edwards Road Cincinnati, OH 45209 513-321-8614
Miller Gallery 2715 Erie Avenue Hyde Park Square Cincinnati, OH 45208 513-871-4420 Phyllis Weston Gallery 2005 1/2 Madison Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45208 513-321-5200 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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WINTER HOURS
$1.00
NOVEMBER - MARCH EACH RIDE
EVERY 15 MINUTES
Monday – Thursday 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
www.tankbus.org 859.331.8265
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Saturday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
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