April 2014
From the cockpit, Ultimate Air Shuttle
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Cover story. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 What’s Going On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Hotel of the Month . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Hot Spot of the Month . . . . . . . . . 11 Restaurant of the Month. . . . . . . . 12 Business of the Month . . . . . . . . . 13 Shopping Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Radio Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Art Galleries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Antique Shops. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Southbank Shuttle Map . . . . . . . . 30 Published Monthly by: Patty Youkilis. . . . . . . . . . . Publisher KEY/CINCINNATI MAGAZINE P.O. BOX 37137 CINCINNATI, OHIO 45222
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Cover Story
Ultimate Air Shuttle Flying High So you think round-trip VIP jet service from Greater Cincinnati to New York City/ New Jersey, Chicago or Charlotte might be a bit much for your budget? Think again, and think Ultimate Air Shuttle out of Cincinnati’s Lunken airport and CVG airport. Why choose Ultimate Air Shuttle over flying commercial with one of the “big” carriers when flying to those cities and back again? Time management and convenience are at the top of the list of reasons. Arrive at any of the Ultimate Air Shuttle’s facilities only 15 minutes ahead of takeoff. Enjoy free parking only steps from Ultimate Air’s facility. There are no long lines to maneuver your way through, no belts or shoes to remove, and no mad dashes through the airport because you were stalled behind an unexpectedly large crowd at a security checkpoint. For another, you face none of those “hidden” costs of flying commercial. Bags, you ask? At Ultimate Air, they’re free, and that includes those golf clubs or that canister with the trade booth graphics in it. Snacks? Again, free: and this includes everything, from muffins with coffee and juice in the morning, to a cheese/ sausage tray and beer or wine on the flight home. Plus, the flight attendant wants to be of service and provide for your comfort
and satisfaction while in flight. And if you arrive early at your departure point, the Ultimate Air lounge features plush couches, free coffee, newspapers and more, all focused on providing comfort and relaxation for the busy business traveler. So what the flying public has in Ultimate Air Shuttle is VIP service with none of the hassle or cost add-ons of flying commercial. For Rick Pawlak, managing director of Ultimate Air Shuttle, based in Cincinnati, the formula for success is a simple one. “We provide exceptional customer service to those who choose to fly with us and we save our customers time,” he said. Further, Ultimate Air helps each and every passenger skip the stresses and hassles that are so common in flying with major carriers. You know those stresses and hassles all to well: flights packed to the gills; seats that are narrow, confining and hard; leg room that is non-existent; cabin service that is slow and rigid; and boarding and deplaning experiences that make you want to scream. One flight on the Ultimate Air Shuttle to and from their destinations, and you’ll never, ever want to go back to commercial flying. Cover photo provided by J. Miles Wolf KEYCINCINNATI.COM 5
What’s Going On April 1-5 Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park: Pride and Prejudice
April 2 Bogart’s: Silverstein
April 1-6 Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati: The Mountaintop
Cincinnati Zoo: Zootini
April 1-19 Cincinnati Shakespeare Company: Henry IV Part 1 & 2 April 1-20 Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park: A Delicate Ship April 1-31 Cincinnati Art Museum: New Acquisitions: Tiffany Windows Genius and Grace: François Boucher and the Generation of 1700 From the Village to Vogue: The Modernist Jewelry of Art Smith Todd Pavlisko: Crown Cincinnati Museum Center: Medicine, Marbles and Mayhem: Unearthed Stories from 19th-Century Privies Diana, A Celebration Cincinnati Zoo: Zoo Blooms Contemporary Arts Center: Buildering: Misbehaving the City Michael Sailstorfer: Every Piece is a New Problem Shall I Tell You the Secret of the Whole World? Painting, Parody & Disguise Taft Museum of Art: Threads of Heaven: Silken Legacy of China’s Last Dynasty Weston Art Gallery: Anita Douthat, Under the Sun Charles Woodman Passages Jason Tanner Young: Outliers
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April 3 Cincinnati Zoo: Tunes and Blooms April 3-5 University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music: CCM Studio Musical: Spelling Bee April 4 Bogart’s Foam N’ Glow: World’s Largest Foam Party April 4-5 Funny Bone Comedy Club: Josh Blue U.S. Bank Area: Monster Jam April 4-6 Cincinnati Pops Orchestra: Pixar in Concert Go Bananas Comedy Club: Jimmy Dore Taft Theater: Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music:CCM Mainstage Opera: Don Pasquale Xavier University, Gallagher Theater: Avenue Q April 5 Aronoff Center for the Arts: Shanti: A Journey of Peace Belterra Casino: Sawyer Brown
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Bogart’s: An Evening with Pink Droyd April 8 Aronoff Center for the Arts: CPI New Voices: A Trio of One Acts written by Rogerbrookfield Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience
April 11-13 Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park: The Short Tree and the Bird April 11-26 Miller Gallery: Atmosphere
Bogart’s: St. Vincent
April 12 Belterra Casino: Golden Boys
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park: The Short Tree and the Bird
Bogart’s: Christina Perri
U.S. Bank Arena: Bruce Springsteen
Music Hall: Dancing for the Stars
April 9 Aronoff Center for the Arts: CINCYSINGS
Taft Theater: Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr.
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center: Dr. David Brion Davis: The Problem of Slavery in the Age of Emancipation April 10 Cincinnati Zoo: Tunes and Blooms April 10-12 Xavier University, Gallagher Theater: Avenue Q April 10-13 Funny Bone Comedy Club: J.R. Brow April 11 Bogart’s: Shy Guy Says April 11-12 Aronoff Center for the Arts: American Idiot Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra: Mendelssohn and Mena
April 12-30 Krohn Conservatory: Butterflies of Costa Rica April 13 Aronoff Center for the Arts: Comedy Central Live presents Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias - Unity Through Laughter April 15 Bogart’s: Excision April 16-26 Aronoff Center for the Arts: Other People’s Money April 17 Bogart’s: Toadies April 17 Cincinnati Zoo: Zootini April 17-19 Funny Bone Comedy Club: Dominique
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Go Bananas Comedy Club: Jeremy Essig University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music: CCM Mainstage Dance: Giselle
April 25-26 Cincinnati Ballet Company: Cincinnati Ballet & Over The Rhine Live Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra: Barber and Bernstein
April 18-19 Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park: The Short Tree and the Bird
April 25-27 Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park: The Short Tree and the Bird
April 19 Aronoff Center for the Arts: Rajiv Satyal in No Man’s Land
April 25-30 Cincinnati Museum Center: Historic Photographs of Cincinnati
Bogart’s: Country Throwdown Nights
April 27 Aronoff Center for the Arts: Sweet Honey in the Rock 40th Anniversary Party: Forty & Fierce
April 19-20 Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park: Venus in Fur April 20-30 Aronoff Center for the Arts: The Phantom of the Opera April 22 Bogart’s: The Hold Steady April 22-27 Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park: Venus in Fur April 23 Funny Bone Comedy Club: LOL Comedy Tour Presents: Paul Mooney April 24 Cincinnati Zoo: Tunes and Blooms April 24-27 Funny Bone Comedy Club: Taylor Williamson April 25 Taft Theater: Bolder & Fresher Tour
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Cincinnati Pops Orchestra: Boys II Men Contemporary Arts Center: Rabih Mroué & Lina Saneh - “33 RPM and a Few Seconds April 29 Aronoff Center for the Arts: Bibi Bogart’s: An Evening With Sevendust Acoustic Taft Theater: VNV Nation with Whiteqube April 29-30 Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park: Venus in Fur April 30 Cincinnati Shakespeare Company: The Two Noble Kinsmen SPORTS Events Cincinnati Cyclones Apr. 3 7:30 pm vs Evansville, Thursty Thursday Apr. 9, 7:30 pm vs Kalamazoo, Wet
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Wednesday Apr. 11, 7:30 pm vs Wheeling, Pucks N Pups Apr. 12, 7:30 pm vs Wheeling, Fan Appreciation Cincinnati Reds, 513-381-REDS Apr. 2, 7:10 pm vs. St. Louis Cardinals, Opening Night Apr. 3, 12:35 pm vs. St. Louis Cardinals, Business Day Speicals Apr. 11, 7:10 pm vs. Tamp Bay Rays, fireworks Friday Apr. 12, 1:10 pm vs. Tampa Bay Rays, Fleece Blanket Apr. 13, 1:10 pm vs. Tampa Bay Rays, Kids Mascot Magnet Apr. 14, 7:10 pm vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, Bark in the Park Apr. 15, 7:10 pm vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Apr. 16, 12:35 pm vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, Business Day Specials Apr. 28, 7:10 pm vs. Chicago Cubs, Apr. 29, 7:10 pm vs. Chicago Cubs
Apr. 30, 7:10 pm vs. Chicago Cubs. Senior Citizen Specials UC Baseball Apr. 11, 6:30 pm, vs. Connecticut Apr. 12, 4:00 pm vs Connecticut Apr. 13, TBA vs. Connecticut Apr. 15, 6:30 pm, vs Xavier Apr. 25, 6:30 pm vs Houston Apr. 26, 4:00 pm vs Houston Apr. 27, 12:00 pm vs Houston Apr. 29, 6:30 pm vs NKY Apr. 30, 3:00 pm at Xavier Xavier University Baseball Apr. 8, 6:30 pm at Miami Oxford Apr. 11. 3:00 pm vs. Villanova Apr. 12.1:00 pm vs. Villanova Apr. 13,12:00 pm vs. Villanova Apr. 15, 6:30 pm at Cincinnati Apr. 23, 3:00 pm vs. NKY Apr. 30, 3:00 pm, vs. Cincinnati
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Hotel
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Concierge at Marriott Kingsgate focused on Hosting Brilliantly A focus on hosting brilliantly makes the difference at Marriott Kingsgate Conference Center, according to Catherine Totman, assistant general manager of the strategically located lodging property. The Marriott Kingsgate is located near both the hospital/medical center of Greater Cincinnati, and the University of Cincinnati, and is but a few minutes from Cincinnati’s downtown grid. “We have to anticipate the needs of our guests and then do more—take that anticipation to the next step in providing service that matters to our guests,” Totman said. The Kingsgate Marriott serves the needs of many parents and loved ones who are with those receiving medical treatment at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, University Hospital, or other hospitals in the area. Those guests of the hotel need special TLC, says Totman. “Say a family has a sick child and is here spending most of the day at the hospital. They may be there (at the hospital) late, and we look at it as part of our job to assure the family will have a meal when they finally do come back to us for the night. We may prepare some sandwiches or salads, or do other things that will help them get through the trying times with the least amount of hassle possible. If we can unburden them in any way, we will do it. Part of that is anticipation of their needs without asking.” The Marriott Kingsgate also has a shuttle that transports guests to the hospitals and to UC. The convenience of the shuttle makes getting back and forth much easier for guests, along with avoiding the need to find and pay for parking. Concierge Caitlin Halsted helps many guests attending local conferences or business activities with finding and taking advantage of Greater Cincinnati’s amenities. She assists in procuring tickets for local events, such as Broadway series performances, and sporting events, such as 10 KEYCINCINNATI.COM
Reds baseball games. She recommends restaurant destinations and makes arrangements for dining at some of Cincinnati’s hottest spots, such as famous ribs dinners at Caitlin Halsted, concierge Montgomery Inn at the Boathouse, overlooking the Ohio River. For guests who want to eat in the hotel, Marriott Kingsgate features two restaurant options for dining: the Caminetto finedine restaurant and the Bearcat Lounge, where food and beverages are served in a more relaxed atmosphere. Caminetto serves Euro-American cuisine from its menu, and features a customized buffet that changes every day. The buffet is loaded with hot and cold items to please almost every palate. Also, vegetarians will find a special menu with plenty of personalized choices. In addition, there is an ala carte menu that allows guest diners to customize sandwiches, salads and entrée choices to their individual tastes. Room service also is available. In both restaurants, the menu changes with the seasons to take advantage of seasonal favorites and seasonal bounty. The seasonal approach and local/regional procuring focus adds to the commitment the hotel has to environmental quality and sustainability. “We work at figuring out why our guests are here at our hotel, and then work even harder to anticipate and meet their needs, based on their reason for staying with us,” said Halsted.
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Montgomery Inn at Boathouse is Hot Spot for Ribs How hot is this hot spot, where ribs are king? Without having your name on the “priority-seating” list on a Saturday night, the wait can be 2 to 2-1/2 hours for a table at Montgomery Inn at the Boathouse. And this ribs palace on the Ohio River seats 700 people! So the Boathouse location of Montgomery Inn is sizzling hot, and it’s all about the ribs. Those ribs draw celebrities far and wide. Back when Bob Hope was alive, he did commercials for these ribs—for free! Hope even said so in the commercial, and he did the TV spots because he loved the ribs and loved the members of the family who worked the restaurants and produced the product. What about the product? Well, ribs at the Inn are different. First of all, Montgomery Inn is celebrating 63 years in the restaurant business this year, and 25 years at the Boathouse. “Back when mom and dad started making the ribs and our famous sauce, nobody was serving ribs in this part of the country,” said Dean Gregory, GM of the Boathouse location and son of Ted, the original Ribs King. “Back then (1951), ribs were a poor man’s food and mostly done in the American south. But people around here loved the ribs we made, and the sauce is the key. We don’t smoke our ribs, and the meat is tender and sweet and together with the sauce, they are just so delicious. Our guests here at the restaurant, they just love them,” Gregory said. As for the recipes, they are all family derived, and the Gregory family is personally involved in all the Montgomery Inn locations around the Greater Cincinnati area. The menu has plenty of options to satisfy anyone in your group. The ribs are the runaway best seller at Montgomery Inn at the Boathouse (the original location is on Montgomery Road in Montgomery). Next in popularity is the BBQ chicken, which
A platter of ribs and the fabulous Boathouse view is moist and hot and tender and delicious, Gregory said: “People love the chicken too. We have pulled pork and pulled chicken sandwiches, barbecued beef brisket, burgers, filet of fish and more on the menu, including a kids menu for families dining with us. We have something for everybody and every taste.” The Boathouse is a “must see, must do” location, according to Gregory. “The view is spectacular and eating here is one of the treats of coming to the Cincinnati area. We hear that all the time from visitors to this great area. And once they visit and taste the ribs, our restaurant becomes a regular stop for people who return to the area again and again. Part of the allure of the Boathouse and other Montgomery Inn locations is the consistency of the product and service. “Our guests can count on us for a consistent, quality meal of ribs or chicken or any other menu item, and quality, friendly, efficient service. I’m just so proud of this place, and of our people who serve and prepare the food. They do a great job!” See you behind a plate of ribs at Montgomery Inn at the Boathouse! KEYCINCINNATI.COM 11
Restaurant
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Palomino is MediterraneanEuropean Dining with Italian Flavors
Nelson Castillo, GM, and the vaunted, tasty salmon burger. If you’re looking for a fine-dine restaurant with an enticing mix of imaginative food, fun-friendly ambiance and a magnificent location with a view, look no further than Palomino Restaurant & Bar. Let’s get to cases! Lunch, anyone? Try the salmon burger. We did, and it is scrumptious. Sous Chef James White tells us they buy premium Atlantic salmon in big filets several feet long, then cut serving portions from the loin. For the burger, small pieces are taken and shredded, not ground, to allow for big chunks in the _-pound burger—hence more salmon flavor. It works, too. The burger is tasty and loaded with salmon flavor. BTW, the burger is topped with a chef-made spicy onion “jam” that is like a marmalade, and is flat-out delicious. Palomino is known for its rotisserie cooking, according to GM Nelson Castillo. “We feature rotisserie cooking and items that are very difficult to execute at home,”
he said. Pork, beef and chicken are among those items, and the process takes hours— actually, days for the pork loin. The bone-in pork loin is brine cured for 3-4 days in a sweet/herby concoction that penetrates and preps the meat for the rotisserie. Then, the meat is coated with a steak-salt, garlic, onion and pepper mix, and roasted. When you order, the chef whacks off the chop and brings the meat to temp and the result is mouth-watering. The chicken is done a little differently, and finished in a brick “oven” with temps off the charts, so the skin is crispy and tasty, and inside, the flesh is juicy and tasty and terrific. Is pasta (and why not at this eatery with an Italian bent?) to your liking? Try the rigatoni Bolognese. The dish features hot Italian sausage, pear tomatoes, roasted red-pepper cream and parmesan cheese on top, mixed with bread crumbs and finished under the broiler to form a delightful crust. Yum? You bet!
Business
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Key Shopping Experience
I Love Cincinnati Shoppe for Reds Ware & More There is something for everyone on your list, including you, at the I Love Cincinnati Shoppe located on level two of the Carew Tower shopping area above the street level walk-through of the Tower building at 441 Vine Street downtown. Just now with the Reds season in full bloom, you’ll find plenty of Cincinnati Reds official apparel, including jerseys, hats, sweats, tees and more. Outfit yourself in an official MLB Reds logo item, or find sizes to fit teens, kids and even toddlers and infants. Also for the little ones are action figures of the most popular players, including hard-hitting first-baseman Joey Votto. In the official apparel department, the same goes for the Cincinnati Bengals, University of Cincinnati Bearcats, Xavier University Musketeers, Ohio State Buckeyes, and other area teams. Baseball-style caps with both team insignia and “Cincinnati” inscriptions are in stock and ready gifts for almost anyone on your list. You’ll find a wide range of affordable memento gifts on display at the Shoppe as
well. There are fridge magnets of every size, shape and description, from Cincinnati sports team logos, to Flying Pig marathon items to Fountain Square. An extensive rack of postcards allows you to send Cincinnati sites with your good tidings, or collect them as keepsakes of places visited with here in Greater Cincinnati. There are Cincinnati Monopoly games (just like the Parker Bros. version, only with Cincy locales!), framed color shots of Cincinnati landmarks and stadiums, past and present. For both outdoors and in, there are pennants, flags, wind-sock hangers and more. Check on the time with clocks featuring XU, Miami (of Ohio), Ohio State and UC logos on the face. In addition, the Shoppe offers customfilled baskets with whatever you may want, and if desired handle all packing and shipping to any destination. If it’s about Cincinnati, you’re almost certain to find it at the I Love Cincinnati Shoppe, 441 Vine Street, Carew Tower. 513-381-4401 KEYCINCINNATI.COM 13
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.
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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.
Shopping Guide 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 Barresi’s 9 Kurtzman Plastic Surgery 10 Montgomery Inn 11 Rudino’s 12 Bon Chinese 13 Cafe Mediterranean 14 The Blue Wisp
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Over The Rhine Dining 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. Salazar is the kind of restaurant that anyone could pop in, grab a seat at the comfortable bar and order a drink and a quick bite, or just hang out and sample the diversity offered up by our kitchen. Open Monday through Saturday for dinner. No reservations required. Zula 1400 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-744-9852 Zula’s eclectc menu is known for its unique flatbreads and amazing mussel bar, as well as an extensive wine list. Zula focuses on pairing great wine and craft beer with their food; they also offer wine and beef flights and an array of cocktails. Open Tuesday through Saturday for dinner, reservations available.
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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 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. 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.
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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. Rudino’s 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 tasty delights that offer quick ser-
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vice and a variety of food styles for everything from healthy salads to finger licking nachos. Open daily for lunch and dinner. 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.
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. 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.
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Conventions Victory of Light Psychic Festival Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Road 4/5-6
2014 Autism & All Special Needs Expo Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Road 4/19
2014 Institute for Educational Leadership Duke Energy Convention Center 525 Elm Street 4/8-4/11
Midwest Homeschool Convention Duke Energy Convention Center 525 Elm Street 4/24-26
Baby Boomer/Senior Expo Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Road 4/10
Fur Ball Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Road 4/26
Wildflower Festival College of Mount St. Joseph Harrington Student Center 5701 Delhi Rd. 4/11
Crafty Supermarket Spring Craft Show 2014 Clifton Cultural Arts Center 3711 Clifton Ave 4/26
Goodman’s Gun & Knife Show Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Road 4/12-13
2014 Rockwell Automation Duke Energy Convention Center 525 Elm Street 4/29-30
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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
Miller Gallery 2715 Erie Avenue Hyde Park Square Cincinnati, OH 45208 513-871-4420
Kennedy Heights Art Center 6546 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45213 513-631-4278
Phyllis Weston Gallery 2005 1/2 Madison Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45208 513-321-5200
Malton Gallery 3804 Edwards Road Cincinnati, OH 45209 513-321-8614
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
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
Duck Creek Antique Mall 3715 Madison Rd Cincinnati, OH 513-321-0900·
Bromwell’s 117 West Fourth Street Cincinnati, OH 513-621-0620 Federation Antiques 2701 Observatory Ave Cincinnati, OH 513-321-2671
Wooden Nickel Antiques 1410 Central Pkwy Cincinnati, OH 513-241-2985 Ferguson’s Antique Mall 4939 Glenway Ave Cincinnati, OH 513-921-1111
The Antiques Warehouse Camp Washington Cincinnati, OH 513-319-5405