June 2014
Dean Gregory of The Montgomery Inn
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, The Banks riverfront entertainment district and more than a dozen new or renovated downtown hotel properties. The revitalization and development in downtown Cincinnati is garnering nationwide attention. In addition, Cincinnati’s accessibility, affordability and modern hotel and meeting facilities create an ideal destination for conventions and events. 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, incredible architecture, and an array of festivals throughout the year, 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. In 2012, we hosted the World Choir Games, bringing 15,000 participants and more than 200,000 spectators from around the globe to Cincinnati. We are honored to welcome thousands of convention visitors to our city each year, and know that your decision to visit our city will not leave you disappointed. I am confident you will enjoy your stay in Cincinnati. Please enjoy our hospitality, sample our many amenities and have a wonderful time. We are glad you’re here Sincerely,
Mayor John Cranley, City of Cincinnati
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The Montgomery Inn’s variety of bottled sauces.
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very 63 years or so, a new barbecue sauce comes along that’s worthy of the Montgomery Inn pedigree. That newcomer is Chipotle Barbecue Sauce from Montgomery Inn, a spicier version of the original taste profile—which has been licked off the ends of millions of fingers since 1951. For visitors to Greater Cincinnati who may not know, Montgomery Inn is THE place for BBQ ribs in these parts. In fact, people the likes of Bob Hope, America’s internationally known comedian, was so fond of ribs from Montgomery Inn, he made free TV commercials for the ribs, promoting them far and wide. No surprise that celebrities, dignitaries, sports figures and even presidents of the United States have made Montgomery Inn a must-visit in order to enjoy the famous ribs whenever they came to town. So now, a new sauce has been “invented” by the Montgomery Inn family, and the chipotle version spices up everything. The original sauce was the personal creation of Matula Gregory, matriarch of Montgomery Inn’s fantastic success. Husband Ted, later known as The Ribs King, ran a bar back in 1951, and asked his wife to cook up some ribs for him and a few of his buddies one night. That’s how things started—everybody loved them, and that sauce! “That sauce is great!” was the consensus of all who tried it. In the family tradition born of that time and place, Tom Gregory, son of Matula and Ted, created the new version in the kitchens of Montgomery Inn. He did it the hard way, through trial and error, using only quality, natural ingredients. The
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new sauce is billed as a perfect marriage of the original’s sweet and spicy flavor, combined with the warm heat of smoked jalapeno peppers. “We’re always listening to our patrons,” said Montgomery Inn VP Evan Andrews, “They’ve told us they’d like a spicier option. So we put a lot of care into the new sauce. In staying true to our values, this new sauce contains no artificial flavors and the first ingredient is tomatoes, not water or corn syrup. Just like the original.” You can enjoy the new chipotle sauce at any of the Montgomery Inn locations, on ribs, chicken and more. Also, the sauce is bottled for purchase and use at home. Ask at the restaurant, or find Montgomery Inn sauces in regional Kroger and Remke markets. The sauce is available for shipment worldwide at www.cincyfavorites.com. And lest you might wonder who would do that, in 2013, Montgomery Inn sauce was recognized as one of the top mail order items ever, topping 30 million bottles shipped worldwide. About Montgomery Inn: Famous for ribs, the first Montgomery Inn opened in 1951, and has since grown to include locations in downtown Cincinnati, Fort Mitchell, KY, Dublin, OH, and the original in Montgomery, OH. It has been named one of the top 10 BBQ restaurants in the United States. A long list of celebs have stopped in over the years, including Eric Clapton, Bill Cosby, Tommy LaSorda, James Brown, Britney Spears, Cameron Diaz, Andre Agassi, and every U.S. president since Gerald Ford.
What’s Going On ARONOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS 650 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-621-2787 (ARTS) Planet Dance Summer Showcase: 6/7 Ethan Bortnick: The Power of Music with special guest Damian McGinty: 6/8 Bill Cosby: Far From Finished Tour: 6/14 Fortune Feimster: 6/21 Under the Streetlamp: 6/21 ART BEYOND BOUNDARIES GALLERY 1410 Main St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-8726 Computer Love: 6/1-6/30 Second Sunday on Main: 6/8 BELTERRA CASINO AND HOTEL 777 Belterra Drive Florence, Indiana 47020 812-427-7777 Travis Tritt: 6/7 BOGART’S 2621 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45219 513-872-8801 Cin City Burlesque-Five Year Anniversary: 6/7 DevilDriver: 6/8 The Presidents of the United States: 6/12 Sleigh Bells: 6/17 LIve Nation Presents Logic-While You Wait Tour: 6/19 Extreme Midget Wresting: 6/20 Ones to Watch with Skype Presents Turnpike Troubadours: 6/27 Ones to Watch with Skype Presents MKTOThe American Dream: 6/28 CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM 953 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-721-2787 (ARTS) Todd Pavlisko: Crown: 3/15-6/15 Portraits of the Artist: 3/22-6/22 Cincinnati Silver: 1788-1940: 6/14-9/7 Cries in the Night: German Expressionist Prints Around World War I: 6/21-8/17 CINCINNATI CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 105 West 4th St.
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Buildering: Misbehaving the City: 3/1-8/18 Michael Sailstorfer: Every Piece is a New Problem: 3/29-7/6 Shall I Tell You the Secret of the Whole World? Painting, Parody & Disguise: 3/297/26 CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATER 1805 Larch Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45224 513-591-1222 Area Choreographers Festival: 6/13-6/14 FUNNY BONE COMEDY CLUB 1 Levee Way Newport, Kentucky 41071 859-957-2000 Ian Bagg: 6/5-6/8 Lil Duval: 6/13-6/15 John Morgan : 6/19-6/22 Damon Williams: 6/26-6/29 GO BANANAS COMEDY CLUB 8410 Market Place Lane Cincinnati, OH 45242 513-984-9288 Bob Biggerstaff: 6/5-6/8 Tommy Johnagin: 6/19-6/22 Vince Morris: 6/26-6/29 Doug Benson: 6/26 HOLLYWOOD CASINO 777 Hollywood Blvd. Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025 888-274-6797 The Chuck Taylors: 6/6 LDNL: 6/7 Bad Medicine: 6/13 Christopher Titus: 6/20 Methyl Ethyl: 6/20-6/21 Dallas Cole Band: 6/27 Skallywags: 6/28 HORSESHOE CASINO 1000 Broadway St Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-252-0777 Styx, Foreigner, and Don Felder: 6/5 Diana Ross: 6/14 Peter Frampton and the Doobie Brothers: 6/22 KROHN CONSERVATORY 1501 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45202 8 KEYCINCINNATI.COM
513-421-4086 Butterflies of Costa Rica: 4/12-6/23 MILLER GALLERY 2715 Erie Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45208 513-871-4420 The Exotic World of Hunt Slonem: 5/30-6/29 MUSIC HALL 1241 Elm St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-621-2787 (ARTS) Carmen: 6/12, 6/14, 6/20, 6/22 NATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD FREEDOM CENTER 50 E. Freedom Way Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-333-7739) A Conversation with the Author: Brenda Wineapple: 6/5 RIVERBEND MUSIC CENTER 6295 Kellogg Ave Cincinnati, OH 45230 (513) 232-6220 The Monkees: 6/5 The Cincinnati POPS Orchestra presents POPS! Orchestral Spectacular: 6/7 Zac Brown Band: The Great American Road Trip Tour: 6/13 Ray LaMontagne with the Belle Brigade: 6/14 Backstreet Boys with Avril Lavigne: 6/15 Brad Paisley with Randy Houser, Leah Turner and Charlie Worsham: 6/20 The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra presents Chris Botti: 6/21 Lionel Richie with CeeLo Green: 6/22 Journey and Steve Miller Band with Tower of Power: 6/25 Fifth Harmony with Before You Exit and Jackson Harris: 6/27 O.A.R. and Phillip Phillips with special guest LP: 6/28 Tim McGraw with Kip Moore and Cassadee Pope: 6/29 TAFT MUSEUM OF ART 316 Pike St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-241-0343 America’s Eden: Thomas Cole and The Voyage
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of Life: 6/13-9/14 TAFT THEATER 317 E. 5th St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-232-6220 Sam Bush: 6/6 Skinny Lister with Onward, etc. / Young Heirlooms : 6/7 Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers with David Ramirez : 6/11 Ana Popovic: 6/19 NASH Bash - Young Guns Showcase with Easton Corbin / The Cadillac Three / JT Hodges / Chase Rice / Danielle Bradbery / Gloriana: 6/23 Gordon Lightfoot: 6/27 Ziggy Marley: 6/28 UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI COLLEGECONSERVATORY OF MUSIC W. Corry St. and Jefferson Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45221
513-556-4183 No performances in June U.S. BANK ARENA 100 Broadway Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-4111 WWE Smackdown: 6/3 Cyclones: Kelly Cup Finals: 6/6-6/7, 6/9 PBR: Blue Def Velocity Tour: 6/14 Bruno Mars: 6/27 WESTON ART GALLERY 650 Walnut St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-977-4165 Anita Douthat: Under the Sun: 3/28-6/8 Charles Woodman: Passages: 3/28-6/8 Jason Tanner Young: Outliers: 3/28-6/8 Todd Slaughter: American Primitives: 6/208/24
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Residence Inn Cincinnati Downtown: No. 1 nationwide
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ravelers should know the score, because it makes for better, more comfortable experiences on the road. The scorecard for Residence Inn Cincinnati Downtown positions it in first place among all other Residence Inns in the Marriott chain. There are 652 of them, so the status of numero uno in customer satisfaction is a big deal. There is another laurel, just in case the number-one ranking inside the Marriott chain might not be enough. This same Residence Inn was ranked by Trip Advisor at number 19 in customer satisfaction among 85,000 lodging properties nationwide in 2013. Imagine that: right here in River City! “We take very good care of our guests, and we try to make absolutely sure that no guest ever leaves this hotel feeling less than fully satisfied,” said Jason Druso, general manager. “We want everyone who stays with us to feel at home and know that we care about their comfort and satisfaction.” Druso states that the hotel has some outstanding amenities. Housed in the historic Phelps Building, this Residence Inn is a downtown property, on the fringe of the hustle and bustle of the downtown grid. The entrance overlooks a park and walking/jogging trails are nearby. Few lodging properties anywhere have that going for them, much less a city-based one. Another advantage is that the property is a suite hotel in Cincinnati’s downtown, so many of the hotel’s guests are longer stay. That means there are more business guests staying at the property,
many of whom are repeat customers. Suites are 30 percent larger than at most suite hotels in the area, and feature kitchens. Vacationers and baseball fans (and football fans later in the year) also make up a sizeable portion of the guest GM Jason Druso list at this Residence Inn, because it is convenient to Great American Ballpark, US Bank arena, the Taft Museum of Art, the Serpentine Wall on the Ohio River, and to the Banks entertainment area of the city. This particular Residence Inn also has an expanded restaurant service, offering a complimentary breakfast to guests, and having an evening menu for those who want to eat at the hotel. There is a lounge area adjacent to the restaurant where guests can socialize. In addition, the hotel features a rooftop bar called Top of the Park. The bar is a focus for private parties and business meetings, as well as being open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, when not booked for private events. The Top of the Park offers panoramic views of Mount Adams and the Ohio River and Kentucky shoreline.
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Pompilios: A hot spot since days of FDR
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ver been in a true Italian restaurant in Philly or the Big Apple? It’s a special experience, no question. Just such an experience awaits you at Pompilios, here in Newport, Kentucky (a few minutes from Fountain Square). There’s a very special bonus, too, besides, because the toothpick scene in the movie Rainman, with Dustin Hoffman, was filmed in the bar at Pompilios. Pompilios features that bar, Colonel Pomp’s Tavern, at the front, a bocci bar out back (complete with bocci-ball court), and an Italian “redsauce” restaurant in between. Let’s go to the tavern first, just for drinks if you want. It’s a great destination hot spot for satisfying a thirst. For starters, you will see one of the very 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, so you’ll step back in
time. Also, 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. Hit the tavern on a Thursday or Friday in June, and you’ll be treated to live music from an assortment of talents featuring boogie woogie, acoustic Americana rock, jazz, blues and more. Our suggestion at Key magazine is go there and experience Colonel Pomp’s as a great hot spot, but get yourself a table inside or out at the bocci bar, and have a meal too, lunch or dinner. We mentioned red sauce because Pompilios features some of the best red-sauce dishes in an area with a lot of very good Italian eateries. 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.
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Riverfront Pizza: Big eats for small bucks
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isitors looking for good, simple meals at very friendly prices will find all that at Riverfront Pizza. Nothing fancy, mind you, but one of those places where “locals go to eat.” “We’ve been here for 31 years, and the way we go about it hasn’t changed,” says Randy Gearding, owner. “Do the food part right, keep prices low, and give people what they want. That brings people in, and I like a full house.” Notice from the size of the burger and hoagie in the photo that there is no skimping on portions at Riverfront Pizza. With fast-food bigwigs less than a football field away selling their burgers, Gearding did not think a burger would sell at his place. But oh well, he decided to add burgers to the menu, and even he cannot believe how many he sells, especially while in the veritable shadow of the Fast-food Giants. What does that tell you? To us at Key magazine, it says better food, more of it, and at a very attractive price. And the burgers at Riverfront Pizza
are hand crafted and actually look appetizing, instead of looking like they were thrown together assembly-line fashion by someone who is doubleparked. Same goes for the hoagie sandwiches. Hoagies give pizzas a run for top billing at Riverfront Pizza, even though pizza has always been the anchor. “People like the hoagies because they make a great sandwich—a meal really, and we make them fresh when you order them,” Gearding said. So that means your sandwich is not pre-made and sitting under a warming lamp, waiting for you or someone else to come along. The hoagie list is 12 deep, and favorites include: a steak, with pizza or mushroom sauce, onions and cheese; a 4-way, with deli meats, pizza sauce and cheese melted on top; meatballs, halved, with sauce, pickles and cheese; roast beef, kitted out with mushroom sauce and cheese, or lettuce tomato and mayo; a tuna salad and chicken salad version.
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eldom are women and men equally attracted to the same store. Appointments offers such magnetism. Appointments features gift and personal items that are truly special. More importantly, the merchandise is extraordinary, unique, and very likely includes just the thing to satisfy your want, need or gift-giving search. First and foremost, Appointments is a pen store. There are thousands of ballpoint, roller ball and fountain pens from over three dozen of the world’s elite makers of fine writing instruments. ST Dupont and Waterman lines are represented, and many others as well. The lines have been expanded and now include Germany’s diverse Kaweco line of pens. Ohio’s own Bexley Pen Company is featured – and is one of the shops best sellers. Appointments’ owner, Douglas Kennedy, is a pen aficionado of the highest order. He knows his fountain pen nibs in the same way that you know your birthday and mom’s name and so on. He relishes showing off his pens to those who visit his shop in search of something extraordinary. Kennedy’s leather goods selection is perfect for today’s business and upscale traveler. Brands include Johnston & Murphy and a host of others, including Chiarugi, a leather goods maker located in Florence, Italy, specializing in dual-purpose bags for men and women. Chiarugi’s purses and bags feature fine-grain leather and canvas
straps—all the rage among European women. At Appointments, there are genuine leather brief cases, satchels, letter pads, messenger bags and wallets, all of exceptional quality, and the perfect statement for professional types on the go and the climb. For men, there are gentlemen bags sized to carry an iPad and other odds and ends such as smart phones and accessories. These exquisite lifestyle items are mixed with other need and gift attractions. Appointments is an ideal spot to find a special gift for a boss, an employee, a co-worker, a friend or a loved one. The shelves hold items that would not necessarily come to mind as gifts, but very well could have you saying: “Ah, that’s just what I’m looking for!” Among the items we found on our visit: a display of famous Rookwood pottery; unique desk, table and wall clocks; walking sticks; elegant shaving sets for the brush, lather and razor crowd; unusual money clips fashioned for style and durability; and a line of British-made cuff links for men’s and women’s French cuffed shirts and blouses. We even found German beer steins by Thewalt, bottle openers made from Cincinnati Reds’ game-used bats, and pens manufactured of wood seats from beloved Crosley Field! While visiting Greater Cincinnati, be sure to stop in to Appointments as well—A Key shopping experience we’re sure you’ll enjoy. Appointments is located on the second floor of the Carew Tower Arcade, 441 Vine Street. Call at 513-421-7430.
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Shopping Guide AREA MALLS Deerfield Towne Center 5505 Deerfield Blvd. Deerfield, OH 513-770-0273 Anne Taylor Loft, Ashley Furniture, Children’s Place, Dick’s Sporting Goods, New York & Co., Whole Foods and more Eastgate Mall 4601 Eastgate Blvd Cincinnati, OH Kohl’s, Sears, J.C. Penney, Children’s Place, Foot Locker, Motherhood Maternity, Roger’s Jewelers and more. Florence Mall 2028 Mall Road Florence, KY 859-371-1231 Macy’s, Sears, J.C. Penney, Buckle, Deb, Gymboree, Kay Jewelers, Yankee Candle and more. Kenwood Towne Center 7875 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH 513-745-9100 Dillard’s, Macy’s, Nordstrom, GAP, Izod, Sephora, Finish Line, Apple, Williams Sonoma, Anthropologie, and more. Newport on the Levee 1 Levee Way Newport, KY 866-538-3359 AMC Newport 20 Theatre, Barnes & Noble, Gameworks, Newport Aquarium, and more. Northgate Mall 9501 Colerain Avenue Cincinnati, OH 513-385-5600 | Macy’s, Marshall’s, Sears, American Eagle Outfitters, Express, Fredericks of Hollywood, New York & Co., Wet Seal and more.
Rookwood Pavilion 3805 Edwards Road Cincinnat, OH 513-241-5800 Bed, Bath and Beyond, Old Navy, Sur La Table, REI, Whole Foods and more. Sycamore Crossing/Sycamore Plaza 7800-7896 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH Babies R Us/Toys R Us, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Men’s Warehosue, ULTA and more. Tri-County Mall 11700 Princeton Pike Cincinnati, OH 513-671-0120 Dillard’s, Macy’s, Sears, Forever 21, Victoria’s Secret, Aeropostale, Hot Topic, Pac Sun, and more. Voice of America Centre 7598 Voice of America Drive West Chester, OH 513-792-5000 Aveda, Fresh Market, Michaels, PetSmart, T.J. Maxx, Target and more. OUTLET MALLS Cincinnati Premium Outlets 400 Premium Outlets Drive Monroe, OH 513-539-0710 Banana Republic, Coach, Cole Haan, Converse, Guess, J.Crew, Joe’s Jeans, Kenneth Cole, Michael Kors, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Samsonite, Tommy Hilfiger, Under Armour and more. Tanger Outlets 8000 Factory Shops Boulevard Jeffersonville, OH 740-948-9091/800-407-5005 Anne Taylor, Bath and Body Works, Fossil, Kate Spade New York, Levis, Nine West, Old Navy, Pottery Barn, White House Black Market and more.
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Greater Cincinnati Area Map 1 Palomino 2 Montgomery Inn Boathouse 3 Ultimate Air Shuttle 4 I Love Cincinnati Shoppe 5 Appointments 6 Elephant Walk 7 Dusmesh 8 Tek 9 Kurtzman Plastic Surgery 10 Montgomery Inn 11 Symphony Hotel & Restaurant 12 Bon Chinese 13 Cafe Mediterranean 14 The Blue Wisp
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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. Open for dinner Monday through Friday, lunch and dinner Saturdays, Sundays open from 3pm. No reservations; take out available. Abigail Street 1214 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-4040 Wine bar, mediterranean food, tapas. Abigail Street offers everything from chorizo stuffed dates and grilled octopus to lamb sliders and crispy pork belly. Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, no reservations. 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. Their tequila, whiskeys, and beers range from super premium to super affordable. With the restaurant being so close to the Bluegrass State, their whiskeys are American whiskeys, or bourbons from Kentucky. There is also a limited wine selection. Menu features 8 varieties of tacos, tortas, salads, and of course, chips and salsa. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
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. Known for their Fried Chicken Sandwich, The Eagle offers good, American food at great prices. Open Monday through Friday for dinner, weekends opening at 11am. No reservations. Kaze 400 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-898-7991 Kaze is a a Japanese sushi bar, GastroPub, and beer garden in the heart of the Gateway Quarter of Over the Rhine. Menu offers daily specials as well as soups, salads, sushi, pork buns, a variety of entrees, and specialty cocktails. Open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, Sundays dinner only. Reservations accepted. Lavomatic 1211 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-621-1999 Lavomatic Café offers a New American menu in a stylish urban setting featuring historic Rookwood Pottery Co. tiles in a modern interpretation from their shotgun style, first-floor dining room to their rooftop terrace. Come enjoy the perfect mix of OTR tradition, creative atmosphere and culinary joy. Open Wednesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Reservations accepted. Nicola’s Ristorante 1420 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-721-6200 Fine dining Italian restaurant with a warm and accommodating atmostphere. Open Monday through Saturday for dinner, reservations encouraged. Salazar 1401 Republic St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-621-7000 Salazar celebrates the changing of the seasons with a farm-inspired menu that’s creative and refined, yet playful and approachable.
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Downtown Dining Blue Wisp 700 Race St., Cincinnati, OH 45201 513-241-WISP Along with great music, Blue Wisp serves up soups, sandwiches and entrees to the Cincinnati public. Open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner. Blue Wisp offers a late night menu as well. Dusmesh Indian Restaurant 944 Ludlow Ave,, Cincinnati, OH 45220 513-221-8900 Dusmesh Indian Restaurant presents a wide selection of Indian haute cuisine made from the finest and freshest ingredients. Their menu offers a welcome change from the ordinary that is not only pleasing to the palate, but a healthy alternative as well, owing largely to the use of a variety of vegetables and leaner meats. They offer delicious North Indian specialties seasoned to one’s taste -whether mild, moderate or hot, a great variety to which they invite you to enjoy. BYOB. Daily lunch buffet, open every night for dinner. Reservations available. Elephant Walk 170 W McMillan St., Cincinnati, OH 45219 513-709-8241 Serving up Ethiopian/Eritrean and Indian food, Elephant Walk offers injera, curries and other Indian food daily for lunch and dinner. Montgomery Inn Three locations: 9440 Montgomery Rd., Montgomery, OH 45242, 513-791-3482; 925
Riverside Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, 513721-7427; and 400 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017, 859-344-5333 Cincinnati’s famous rib joint! They have locations in downtown Montgomery and Ft. Mitchell, KY, and their Boathouse location is right on the Ohio river. Their ribs and chicken are served with Montgomery Inn’s worldrenowned barbecue sauce and famous Saratoga chips. Reservations highly recommended. Palomino 505 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-381-1300 A vibrant “Urban Italian” restaurant, bar and rotisserie famous for its style, hardwood fired Mediterranean cooking and versatile, imaginative menu. Palomino caters to all the cravings of the city. Open for dinner daily, and for lunch Monday through Saturday. Reservations recommended. Nada 600 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-721-NADA Ingredient-driven, contemporary Mexican cuisine. Located downtown next to the Aronoff Center for the Arts, perfect for before-theater dining. Open Monday through Friday for lunch and all week for dinner. Reservations highly recommended. Crave 175 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-241-8600 Crave offers vibrant, American cuisine and sushi, perfect for any occasion. With a location right across from Great American Ball Park, it’s a great place to grab dinner before the game or drinks and apps afterwards. They also have Sunday brunch. Open Monday through Friday for lunch, and every night for dinner. Reservations available. 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. They have a full lunch and dinner menu, Reservations are available.
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Northern Dining 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: a blend of tastes from the southern olive oil region near Calabria, and the northern city of Genoa. The extensive menu offers something for every palate, from traditional Italian pastas, a delicious variety of fresh seafood, to signature veal and beef entrees. Generous portions satisfy even the heartiest of appetites and every meal is accompanied by our famous Zeppoles. Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, 5:00pm-10:00pm; reservations required. Bon Chinese 10000 Montgomery Rd., Montgomery, Ohio 45242 513-891-3100
This hidden Chinese treasure offers a dim sum menu as well as traditional Chinese and Thai dishes. Open every day for lunch and dinner, with a lunch buffet from 11:00am 2:00pm. Cafe Mediterranean 9525 Kenwood Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242 513-745-9386 Cafe Mediterranean creates a vast selection of Mediterranean cuisine, all served in a finedining atmosphere.This unique and delicious dining experience offers dishes prepared with a focus on seasonal fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and olive oil: all know to promote good health. Open for lunch Monday-Saturday, and dinner every day. Reservations accepted.
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Cooper’s Hawk Winery 8080 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236 513-488-1110 The Cooper’s Hawk concept includes four distinct components: an upscale casual dining restaurant, full-service bar, private barrelaging room, and Napa-style tasting room and retail gift store…all under one roof. Offering a wide range of dishes, from chicken and steak to pastas and sandwiches for both lunch and dinner. A wine pairing is listed for every item, and wine flights are available to get a taste of what Cooper’s Hawk creates. Gluten-free and Life Balance menus are also an option. Open daily for lunch and dinner; tasting room is also open every day. Reservations available. Silver Spring House 8322 East Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, Oh 45249 513-489-7044 A fun and relaxing restaurant and bar, famous
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for its “Cincinnati’s Best” citrus marinated grilled chicken, great atmosphere, open air dining, and amazing service. In addition to their famous chicken, they offer sandwiches, salads, and wraps. Free popcorn and peanuts available while waiting on a table or for a nibble before your meal. Open for lunch and dinner every day, or pop by for Happy Hour. 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. Open daily for lunch and dinner, reservations recommended. There is another location in downtown Montgomery as well.
Kentucky Dining Cosmo’s 604 Main St., Covington, KY 41011 859-261-1330 Cosmo’s has pizza, burgers, and pasta in a club-like atmosphere. Stop by before a ballgame or relax with friends. No reservations. 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!. They pride themselves in hand-making their sauces and traditional items, such as: Lasagna, Ravioli, Meatballs, Italian sausage and much more. They also offer many
traditional American dishes and a complete children’s menu. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Riverfront Pizza 617 W. 3rd Covington, KY 41011 859-261-4800 In the mood for delicious Italian cuisine? Call or stop by Riverfront Pizza in Covington, KY. 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. Delivery is available. Fresh ingredients, traditional recipes and great service are what make Riverfront Pizza great. Open daily.
Stop in for the BEST Fried Pickles in Town!! *FREE with the purchase of two entrees (valid anytime, expires 7/31/14)
Great Food & Atmosphere Now Smoke-Free Inside!! Happy Hour everyday 3-8 p.m. Karaoke Monday nights with Will Corson Live music or DJ on the weekends Lunch and dinner daily Outside dining, cigar bar & billiards Wide variety of imports and craft beers 604 Main St. • Covington, KY 41011
859-261-1330 www.cosmosgrillepub.com Walking distance from Covington hotels
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GRAND OPENING! Upscale, one of a kind Ethiopian and Indian eatery. Dishes include a wide variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options and are always prepared with fresh ingredients and a variety of unique spices. Located at U Square in Clifton 170 W. McMillan St. Cincinnati, OH 45219
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Conventions & Special Events Fringe Festival Various venues around Cincinnati 6/1-6/11 Italianfest Festival Park Newport Riverboat Row Newport, KY 6/12-6/15 International Beer Festival Jungle Jim’s International Market Oscar Event Center 5440 Dixie Highway Fairfield, OH 6/13-6/14 MainStrasse Village Original Goettafest MainStrasse Village Main Street
Covington, KY 6/13-6/15 Juneteenth Festival Daniel Drake Park 3800 Red Bank Road Cincinnati, OH 6/14-6/15 Ohio River Paddlefest Music and Outdoor Festival Coney Island Coney Island 6201 Kellogg Ave. Cincinnati, OH 6/20-6/22 Celestial Ball Duke Energy Convention Center 525 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 6/21
Bigger Than Sneakers Duke Energy Convention Center 525 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 6/28 Panegyri Greek Festival Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church 7000 Winton Road, Finneytown Cincinnati, OH 6/27-29 Sharonville Gun Show Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Road Cincinnati, OH 6/28
SYMPHONY HOTEL & RESTAURANT A historic Boutique Hotel and Restaurant Wednesday: Happy Hour 5-7, Live music until 10pm. Friday and Saturday: the restaurant offers 5 course gourmet dining Sunday: Brunch, classic dishes, espresso and morning bar 10-1:30 210 W. 14th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
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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 The Marta Hewett Gallery The Annex 1310 Pendleton St. at the Pendleton Art Center Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-281-2780 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
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Area Antique Shops Grand Antique Mall 9701 Reading Road Cincinnati, OH 513-554-1919 Duck Creek Antique Mall 3715 Madison Rd Cincinnati, OH 513-321-0900· Wooden Nickel Antiques 1410 Central Pkwy Cincinnati, OH 513-241-2985 Ferguson’s Antique Mall 4939 Glenway Ave Cincinnati, OH 513-921-1111 Covered Bridge Antique Mall 7508 Hamilton Ave Cincinnati, OH
513- 521-5739 Bromwell’s 117 West Fourth Street Cincinnati, OH 513-621-0620 Federation Antiques 2701 Observatory Ave Cincinnati, OH 513-321-2671 The Antiques Warehouse Camp Washington Cincinnati, OH 513-319-5405
Cincinnati, OH 513-321-4730 Ohio Valley Antique Mall 7285 Dixie Highway (Rte. 4) Fairfield, OH Riverside Centre Antique Mall 513-321-1430 3742 Kellogg Ave. Cincinnati, OH
Design Smith Gallery 1342 Main St. Cincinnati, OH 513- 403-2382 English Traditions Inc. 2041 Madison Rd.
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