KEY Cincinnati July, 2014 Issue

July 2014

HOMEARAMA 2014 at Carriage Hill July 12 - 27

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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Mayor’s Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cover story. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 What’s Going On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Hotel of the Month . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Hot Spot of the Month . . . . . . . . . . 12 Restaurant of the Month. . . . . . . . . 13 Business of the Month . . . . . . . . . . 14 Greater Cincinnati Area Map. . . . 16-17 Downtown Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 Over The Rhine Map. . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Over The Rhine Dining . . . . . . . . . . 21 Downtown Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Northern Dining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Kentucky Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Shopping Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Antique Shops. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Art Galleries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Southbank Shuttle Map . . . . . . . . . 30

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Daniels Hicks Homes: Voted Favorite Home in Homearama’s 2013 People’s Choice Awards

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Visit HOMEARAMA® for Latest in New-Home Luxury

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reaming of a new home? Wondering what premier luxury living would be like for you? Or are you ready to build or buy, and want to gain an appreciation of the features you may want in the house you choose?

All of the above and more are waiting for you at Carriage Hill, Greater Cincinnati’s 2014 HOMEARAMA®, held July 12-27, in Butler County’s Liberty Township. This annual event marks the 52nd year of showcasing what is new and exciting in Midwestern homebuilding.

Focus in 2014 is on one-of-a-kind homes, each built on picturesque wooded sites. Homes feature a variety of architectural styles, ranging in size from 5,800 to 7,500 square feet, and ranging in price from $1 million to $1.6 million. Homes in this year’s show are erected by nine of Greater Cincinnati’s elite homebuilders. Each builder has employed the latest materials and incorporated household systems that provide state-of-the-art technology throughout.

You’ll see everything from a home with an indoor basketball court to homes with fantastically designed outdoor entertainment areas, complete

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with inviting pool settings. All the homes are literal showcases for the latest design, furnishings and decorating trends. At HOMEARAMA®, you’ll be able to take as many photos as you want, so as to have a record of what you’ve seen and want to consider for your own home or home-to-be. The show is especially helpful for those contemplating renovation projects to their existing homes, or those wanting to plan for a new home from the ground up.

The luxury homes are part of an overall planned residential landscape that features a community center, built in the style of an historic carriage house; a large outdoor pool as part of the community center ensemble; and a meander of hiking/biking/jogging trails woven throughout the bucolic setting. The homes are part of a sylvan area offering a landscape of lakes, streams and woodlands spread over some 400 acres. The sensation is one of country homes in a majestic estate setting, featuring all the amenities that enhance every facet of life at home.

What’s Going On ARONOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS 650 Walnut Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-621-2787 (ARTS) Fame Jr: 7/11 Bibi: 7/22-7/24 ART BEYOND BOUNDARIES GALLERY 1410 Main St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-8726 Say It Loud featuring Michael Todd: 7/10-9/15 BELTERRA CASINO AND HOTEL 777 Belterra Drive Florence, Indiana 47020 812-427-7777 Lee Greenwood: 7/5 BOGART’S 2621 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45219 513-872-8801 Deltron 3030: 7/1 Zappa Plays Zappa: 7/12 Black Label Society: 7/17 Black Stone Cherry: 7/20 Gogol Bordello: 7/29 CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM 953 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-721-2787 (ARTS) Cincinnati Silver: 1788-1940: 6/14-9/7 Cries in the Night: German Expressionist Prints Around World War I: 6/21-8/17 Building Pictures: Architectural Photographs by Édouard Baldus: 7/19-10/26 CINCINNATI BALLET COMPANY 1555 Central Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45214

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513-621-5219 No performances in July CINCINNATI CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 105 West 4th St. Suite 314 Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-723-1182 Back to the (17)80s... at the Washington Park Performance Stage in OTR: 7/27 CINCINNATI MUSEUM CTR. 1301 Western Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45203 513-287-7000 Diana, A Celebration: 2/148/17 Treasures in Black & White: Historic Photographs of Cincinnati: 4/25-10/12 Cincinnati Under the Sea: 6/14-10/26 CINCINNATI OPERA 1243 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 Silent Night (performed at Music Hall): 7/10 and 7/12 La Calisto (performed at SCPA’s Corbett Theater): 7/17, 7/20, 7/23, 7/25, 7/27 Madame Butterfly (performed at Music Hall): 7/24, 7/26 CINCINNATI POPS ORCHESTRA 1241 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 General Information: 513621-1919 or Box Office: 513381-3300 Red, White,and Boom! at Riverbend Music Center: 7/4 Broadway Sing Along at Riverbend Music Center: 7/19

July ART BEYOND BOUNDARIES GALLERY 1410 Main St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-8726 Say It Loud featuring Michael Todd: 7/109/15

CINCINNATI PUBLIC LIBRARY: MAIN BRANCH 800 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-369-6900 Bookworks XV: 7/1-9/7 CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY 719 Race Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-381-2273 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged): 7/25-8/16 CINCINNATI ZOO 3400 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45220 513-281-4700 Macy’s Kids, Cultures, Critters, and Crafts Festival: 7/16 Twilight in the Garden: 7/17 CONTEMPORARY ARTS CTR. 44 E. 6th St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-345-8400 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: 3/29-7/26 OFFF Cincinnati: 7/24 KEYCINCINNATI.COM 7

What’s Going On FUNNY BONE COMEDY CLUB 1 Levee Way Newport, Kentucky 41071 859-957-2000 James Johann: 7/3-7/6 The Broken Lizard Tour with Steve Lemme and Kevin Heffernan: 7/11-7/12 Charlie Murphy : 7/18-7/20 Bert Kreischer: 7/25-7/27 Tony Rock: 7/31-8/3 GO BANANAS COMEDY CLUB 8410 Market Place Lane Cincinnati, OH 45242 513-984-9288 Geoff Tate: 7/10-7/13 Ryan Singer: 7/17-7/20 Drew Hastings: 7/21 Greg Hahn: 7/24-7/27 HOLLYWOOD CASINO 777 Hollywood Blvd.

Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025 888-274-6797 Heywood Banks: 7/18 Homerama Carriage Hill Liberty Township, OH 7/12-7/27 HORSESHOE CASINO 1000 Broadway St Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-252-0777 American Idol Live: 7/3 Maxwell: 7/19 Counting Crows with Toad the Wet Sprocket: 7/20 ZZ Top: 7/27 KROHN CONSERVATORY 1501 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-4086 The Edible Landscape: 7/48/24

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MILLER GALLERY 2715 Erie Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45208 513-871-4420 No special exhibits in July MUSIC HALL 1241 Elm St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-621-2787 (ARTS) A Tribute to Benny Goodman featuring the Boilermaker Jazz Band: 7/6 NATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD FREEDOM CENTER 50 E. Freedom Way Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-333-7739) Civil Rights-50 Years Later: 7/2 NEWPORT AQUARIUM 1 Aquarium Way Newport, KY 41071 No events in July RIVERBEND MUSIC CENTER 6295 Kellogg Ave Cincinnati, OH 45230 (513) 232-6220 Goo Goo Dolls and Daughtry with Plain White T’s: 7/1 Motley Crue “The Final Tour” with Alice Cooper: 7/6 Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo + Rick Springfield with William Beckett: 7/8 A Very Special Evening with Dave Matthews featuring Tim Reynolds: 7/9 311 with Ballyhoo!: 7/10 Sarah McLachlan: 7/11 Kiss and Def Leppard: 7/15 Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefer Band: 7/21 Aerosmith with Slash feat Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators: 7/22 Matt Nathanson & Gavin DeGraw with Andrew

McMahon: 7/24 John Fogerty: 7/25 Sara Bareilles with Lucius and Emily King: 7/29 Keith Urban with Jerrod Niemann and Brett Eldredge: 7/31 TAFT MUSEUM OF ART 316 Pike St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-241-0343 America’s Eden: Thomas Cole and The Voyage of Life: 6/139/14 Kehinde Wiley: Memling: 7/11-10/5 TAFT THEATER 317 E. 5th St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-232-6220 John Hiatt & The Combo withThe Robert Cray Band: 7/1 Scott Miller: 7/10 Jay Mohr: 7/18 Royal Blood: 7/26 U.S. BANK ARENA 100 Broadway Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-4111 Disney Junior Live on Tour!

Pirates & Princess Adventure: 7/26 Michael Buble: 7/29 WESTON ART GALLERY 650 Walnut St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-977-4165 Todd Slaughter: American Primitives: 6/20-8/24

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Conventions/ Special Events LaRosa’s Balloon Glow Coney Island 6201 Kellogg Ave. Cincinnati, OH 7/3 31st Annual Greater Cincinnati Numismatic Exposition Sharonville Convention Ctr. 11355 Chester Road Cincinnati, OH 7/11-7/12 Intergalatic Bead Show Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Road Cincinnati, OH 7/11-7/12 Queen City Sausage Festival Festival Park Newport Riverboat Row Newport, KY 7/11-7/13 Bridalrama Duke Energy Convention Ctr. 525 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 7/13 Classic Car Show MainStrasse Village Main Street Covington, KY 7/20 Taste of OTR Washington Park 1230 Elm St. Cincinnati, OH 7/26 Bunbury Music Festival Sawyer Point / Yeatman’s Cove 705 East Pete Rose Way Cincinnati, OH 7/11-7/13 Buckle Up Music Festival Sawyer Point / Yeatman’s Cove 705 East Pete Rose Way Cincinnati, OH 7/18-7/20 10 KEYCINCINNATI.COM

Hotel

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21c “Museum” Hotel truly a work of art

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ver sleep in a museum?

You can in Cincinnati, in your own room, plush with amenities.

The place is 21c Museum Hotel at 609 Walnut Street in the Backstage District of Cincinnati’s downtown. The brilliance of the 21c concept may surprise you. Hotel founders, Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson, are committed to lofty goals.

Among those goals are: engaging the public through contemporary art, supporting the revitalization of American downtowns, and doing so with a sense of preserving and enriching the environment of the Barbara Gurren and 21c penguin at the Metropole Bar American city.

The 21c building is the former Metropole Hotel, built in 1912, and Contemporary Arts Center, next door to the 21c. re-opened as a hotel in 2012. Cincinnati’s 21c Docents come over (from CAC) to the hotel every Museum Hotel is part of the Brown-Wilson misSaturday at 4 p.m. and tour the 21c art space, and sion of revitalization. They carefully renovated the then take those on tour with them for free admisbuilding, diligently working to preserve features sion to a CAC tour.” such as a mosaic tile main floor that had been The restaurant, named Metropole after the overlaid and forgotten decades ago. The façade former hotel, is a wonder. You’ll see an open of the building also received a careful restorative hearth cook-space, where a conical stack of touch. The restoration alone is worth the time to hardwood burns and heats. The menu focuses on walk through, but there is more—much more. dishes cooked in the custom-built wood-burning “First and foremost, we are an art museum, hearth, such as burnt carrot and avocado salad, which makes us unique from any other hotel,” a crowd pleaser. Chef Michael Paley works on a said Barbara Gurren, Director of Sales & Marketfarm-to-table principle, using local purveyors to ing for 21c in Cincinnati. supply his restaurant with foodstuffs. There are The museum offers exemplary features, along hearth-roasted meats, fish and vegetables, and a with its array of contemporary art. It’s open 24/7, charcuterie hung with sausages and other cures of and free to the public, except during private funcmeat specialties made in house. tions in the main space. Even then, there’s plenty The Cocktail Terrace on the roof of 21c is of art to view, starting with the lobby area. The spectacular…..the ambience and views can’t be front desk is a work of art that will entice, intrigue beat, and The Spa at 21c is the Queen City’s prime and excite, and cause you to want to explore pampering destination. further.

Lastly, there are 156 guest rooms and suites, The 21c museum exhibits are curated, and the with every amenity one can imagine. You’ll find second-floor gallery is impressive—8,000 square turn-down service, chocolate leave-behinds, Nefeet dedicated to exhibits, where meetings can be spresso coffee makers, ice buckets filled for you, held amidst art items on display. robes, umbrellas and even rubber duckies.

Dedication to art is not confined to the galSee you at 21c Museum Hotel! leries, as Gurren points out. “We partner with the

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Hot Spot

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Mecklenburg Gardens: A Cincinnati tradition

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ost everybody knows who Abraham Lincoln is, right? And the history: U.S. president, American Civil War, assassination; all well known. What you may not know is you can eat in a Cincinnati restaurant that opened in 1865, the same year all the above history was happening.

Mecklenburg Gardens is the place, and it’s been at the same location since it opened its doors in 1865. A plot map on the wall at Mecklenburg’s shows what the neighborhood looked like back then.

Today, the garden part of this historic restaurant is magnificent. The garden is vine covered by ancient growth to create an enchanting leafy-green canopy for real, honest-to-goodness bier garten dining. Even when the July sun is blistering above or the stifling summer heat still radiates late into the evening, you’ll find the garden to be a cool spot to relax and socialize. Whether you take a table outside or in, also you will find many great beers—some from the Fatherland—on tap and waiting for you.

You will find a German core to the menu, but lots of other options for your dining pleasure as well. The menu features a small plates section, where items such as bier braised short ribs are found. There are eight sandwich choices, many with a German heritage. Rounding out the bill of fare are salads, soups, sausages, schnitzels and

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homemade desserts.

Proprietors Tom and Annamarie Harten welcome guests in an Old World manner, proud and pleased to have visitors to Greater Cincinnati among their patrons. Oktoberfest, the quintessential Teutonic tradition, is in season pretty much all the time at their German eatery. The Hartens and staff just celebrated their 18th grand reopening anniversary while they look forward to the 150th anniversary of the original opening in 2015.

And ahhh, that hearty German cuisine! Wiener schnitzel perhaps leads the popularity parade at Mecklenburg Gardens, and is one of several Key magazine favorites. The centerpiece is a “Viennese cutlet,” of veal, which is scalloped in an egg wash and secretly seasoned bread crumbs, then gently sautéed to a crispy finish.

Another Key favorite is sauerbraten, a very German, very different, and very tasty dish. The name means “sour roast” in German. Its preparation begins days before your order is placed—three to four days! The beef roast is submerged in a soursweet marinate, more sour than sweet, and given its character by gingersnaps. After marinating, the meat is browned, then simmered for several hours in the reserved marinate. The result is an extremely tender roast and a delicious, semi-thick sauce to go with the beef slices.

But wait a minute! We have not had a beer as yet, have we? You must! if you are a beer lover.

Restaurant

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Barresi’s Italian cuisine pleasing crowds for a half century

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emember 1963? Few do. Here in Greater Cincinnati, that year saw Barresi’s Italian restaurant come on the scene.

In the restaurant biz, being around for 50+ years is staying power. Visitors looking for exquisite, authentic Italian dishes, both northern and southern regional specialties, will find them and more at Barresi’s.

Veal (vitello) is the house specialty at Barresi’s.

“It is so hard to find good veal dishes in this town (or perhaps outside the Big Apple and Philly and a few other enclaves of Italian ethnicity), pounded perfectly thin, melt-in-your-mouth, treated the right way, cooked the right way,” says owner and chef Sarah Wagner. “I’d say those (veal) dishes are what locals know us for and come here for time and time again.”

There are five veal entrée specialties in all: classic marsala, the mushroom sauce with pine nuts and marsala wine; a hospital nutrition endorsed heart-healthy piccata al limone, sauced in butter, white wine, lemon and capers; francese, the veal dipped in seasoned fresh egg, and sautéed over gentle heat in butter and lemon; sentino, finished with asparagus, mushrooms and crabmeat in a cream and cheese sauce; and parmigiana, in marinara sauce capped with parmesan and provolone cheeses.

Of course, you could choose pasta, such as the lobster ravioli in sauce Cardinale, and topped with lump crabmeat: or gnocchi in pesto ala Barresi, which is a creamy pesto with a touch of Alfredo sauce added to the basil-oil base; or chicken alla

Lobster ravioli, a signature dish at Barresi’s panna, done up over fettuccine and in Alfredo sauce, the add-ins including sundried tomatoes, mushrooms and scallions.

Or try what Wagner characterizes as Barresi’s biggest crowd-pleaser, the chicken & crab gorgonzola. “People may have the impression of gorgonzola cheese being strong and pungent, but our sauce is mellow and mild and absolutely bursting with flavor, and we have guests, regulars, who come here and never look at the menu and that’s their dish, every time,” Wagner said.

Dinner salads are a showcase feature at Barresi’s as well. The fried calamari Caesar tops the list, and is a mainstay. A special heart-healthy selection is the Mediterranean grilled tuna, featuring a bed of spring greens, mixed with kalamata olives, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella, capped with sear-grilled medium rare wild-caught tuna, and accompanied by prosecco vinaigrette

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Business

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Me Salon – Leading edge in hair color & cut

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omen and men should know more about technique in the salon biz. After all, you are gambling your appearance on what a salon will do to your hair while you’re in their chair—right?

That’s why you should know about Me Salon at 10574 Loveland-Madeira Road near I-275. Key Magazine went behind the scissors to uncover a game-changer difference in the salon business here and everywhere in America—and it’s all about technique.

Me Salon’s staff cut and color hair according to the French technique. “The French technique is based on a person’s bone structure, hair type and texture,” said Cara D’Ambrosio, owner of Me Salon. “The cut and the color are custom, a one-of-a-kind creation that will look good, but also wear well, be functional between cuts and easier to manage, day to day. The same is true when we color hair; we use a custom approach with proprietary coloring agents made specifically for this

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salon, and we custom-fit them to the hair of each person.”

The British technique is the other method of salon cutting and coloring—something of a one-size-fits-all approach to hair. Almost every salon nationwide uses the British Cara D’Ambrosio method, and is based on geometry and measurement instead of bone structure, and hair texture and type. Take an inch off everywhere and that equals a “technically correct” cut using the British methodology.

Me Salon’s Cara D’Ambrosio was internationally trained in Paris and Toronto, in schools teaching French cut and color methods, and applying the Jacques Dessang methodology. She has contributed professional articles to trade publications

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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 CafĂŠ 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.

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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Downtown Dining 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 world-

renowned 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.

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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.

Cafe Mediterranean 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 barrel-aging 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.

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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. 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.

Trio Bistro 7565 Kenwood Rd Cincinnati, OH 45236 513-984-1905 Trio’s diverse menu features great steaks, fresh seafood, specialty pizzas and an array of other amazing dishes; every dish is a treat for the eyes and the palette. Perfect place for excellent food, a great atmosphere, attentive staff and unmatched casual charm. Open daily for lunch and dinner, reservations highly recommended.

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9730 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242 513-791-7833 Rudino’s mixes their love of sports with award-winning pizzas and grinders. From their famous pizzas to their loaded beer menu, you can be ensured your game day experience will be a winner . The chefs carefully craft

A uniquely different Chinese Restaurant with oodles of noodles and dumplings.

Now offering Sushi!

Located on Hyde Park Square 3443 Edwards Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45208

tasty delights that offer quick service and a variety of food styles for everything from healthy salads to finger licking nachos. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Aladdin’s Eatery 9344 Union Centre Blvd., West Chester, OH 45069 513-874-1302 Aladdin’s Eateries feature distinctive rolled pita sandwiches, pita pockets, and “Pitza’s” made with homemade pita bread. Only fresh vegetables and meats appear on the menus. Over seventy menu items are Vegetarian or Vegan.

The menu also features a wide variety of meals suitable for Gluten Free, Diabetic and Heart healthy diets. Aladdin’s Eateries emphasizes simplicity in both customer service and preparation. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

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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

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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.

Strong’s Pizza 336 Monmouth St., Newport, Ky 41071 859-291-6836 Strong’s is proud to serve handcrafted old world brick oven pizza, baked appetizers, bread and desserts; all baked daily in their Italian brick oven. Ask about their new Zesty Peppadew Peppers and homemade Peppered Honey. Dine-in lunch specials available Tuesday through Friday. Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Dine-in, carryout or delivery.

Shopping Guide Curate Boutique Hyde Park Square 3433 Edwards Rd Cincinnati, OH 4 513-407-6369 Deerfield Towne Center 5505 Deerfield Blvd.

Deerfield, OH 513-770-0273 Eastgate Mall 4601 Eastgate Blvd Cincinnati, OH Florence Mall 2028 Mall Road Florence, KY 859-371-1231 Kenwood Towne Center 7875 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH

513-745-9100 Newport on the Levee 1 Levee Way Newport, KY 866-538-3359 Northgate Mall 9501 Colerain Avenue Cincinnati, OH 513-385-5600 | Rookwood Pavilion 3805 Edwards Road Cincinnat, OH 513-241-5800 Sycamore Crossing/ Sycamore Plaza 7800-7896 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH

11700 Princeton Pike Cincinnati, OH 513-671-0120 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

Tri-County Mall

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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 Design Smith Gallery 1342 Main St. Cincinnati, OH 513- 403-2382 English Traditions Inc. 2041 Madison Rd. Cincinnati, OH 513-321-4730 Ohio Valley Antique Mall 7285 Dixie Highway (Rte. 4) Fairfield, OH

Area Art Galleries 5th Street Gallery 55 West 5th Street Cincinnati, OH 45202-2801 513-579-9333

The Carnegie 1028 Scott Blvd Covington, KY 41011 859-491-2030

Carl Solway Gallery 424 Findlay Street Cincinnati, OH 45214 513-621-0069

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

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