August 2014
Molly Wellmann, The Queen City’s “Queen of the Cocktail”
Mayor’s Welcome Dear Visitor: On behalf of the citizens of Cincinnati, I am honored to invite you to our great city. Cincinnati has invested billions of dollars in recent downtown and riverfront development, including the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood and The Banks entertainment district. Summer is an especially great time to visit our city. Cincinnati is host to several music festivals including Bunbury, Buckle Up and Macy’s Music Fest, representing a wide diversity of musical styles. 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. We are honored to welcome thousands of convention visitors to our city each year, and know that your decision to visit the Queen City will not leave you disappointed. I am confident you will enjoy your stay in Cincinnati. Please enjoy our hospitality, sample our many amenities and have a wonderful time. We are glad you’re here! Sincerely,
Mayor John Cranley City of Cincinnati
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Greater cincinnati / northern kentucky AUGUST 2014 VOL. 71 NO. 6
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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Molly Wellmann…..the Queen City’s “Queen” of the Cocktail
Cover Story Bar maven got her start stealing olives at cocktail parties
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he first thing you’ll likely notice about the vivacious Molly Wellmann is that she loves cocktails and bars and mixing drinks and people socializing over spirits, preferably concocted from her rich imagination. In Greater Cincinnati, Molly Wellmann is bar tender/owner par excellence. She owns several bars where the focus is entirely on adult beverages. In fact, she has turned the BYOB standard on its head, encouraging BYOF (bring your own food) in some of her drinking establishments. She got her start in the bar biz at a tender age, she laughs. “As kids, my cousins and I used to go around at our family’s adult parties and steal the olives out of the martinis, so that’s where I got my start.” Now, more than a decade later, her favorite cocktail is a slightly dirty Beefeater martini on the rocks, made with two bar spoons of vermouth, two bar spoons of olive juice, and three olives. “It’s my family’s drink, for generations, and it’s just an excellent martini,” she stated. Her love of those gin-soaked olives led to a career as a “mixologist,” studying spirits and cocktails and flavors that meld well in making mixed drinks. Today, Wellmann owns, or has a stake, in four locations where the focus is adult beverages. Neon’s in Over the Rhine is known as OTR’s back 6 KEYCINCINNATI.COM
patio. A huge courtyard with umbrella tables and chairs, grills and the like, where even your dog is welcome, as long as the pooch is a sociable type. Along with the bar, you’ll find an extensive selection of craft beers on tap, many of them local and of excellent quality. Also in OTR is Japp’s since 1879, on Main at 12th Street. “Japp’s since 1879 is a great place to meet and socialize and just have fun,” she said. Another of Wellmann’s establishments is the Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar, at 629 Main Street in Mainstrasse Village, in Covington (three minutes from downtown Cincinnati’s Fountain Square). As one might imagine, this bar celebrates whiskey, offering more than 350 varieties of American whiskey products, including rye whiskey, white dog whiskey and moonshine-type spirits. Soon, Wellmann will open Myrtle’s Pub House, her newest bar, located at Woodburn and Myrtle in East Walnut Hills. “Myrtle’s is going to be a place where people in this area can gather and socialize—a neighborhood bar where everybody’s welcome. We’re looking forward to being a gathering place and Myrtle’s is just the perfect location,” she said. All Wellmann’s bars have a friendly atmosphere, in part because of the personnel. Cover photo provided by Jaime Koller Photography
What’s Going On ART BEYOND BOUNDARIES GALLERY 1410 Main St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-8726 Say It Loud featuring Michael Todd: 7/10-9/15 Second Sunday on Main: 8/10 BELTERRA CASINO AND HOTEL 777 Belterra Drive Florence, Indiana 47020 812-427-7777 A Tribute to the King Starring Shawn Klush: 8/1-8/2 Blood, Sweat & Tears: 8/16 Terry Fator: 8/30 BOGART’S 2621 Vine St. Cincinnati, OH 45219 513-872-8801 Neon Splash Paint PartyColor is Creation Tour: 8/1 Hellzapoppin Sideshow: 8/8 One More Time- A Tribute to Daft Punk: 8/9 Stephen Marley: 8/12 The Ultimate Johnny Cash Tribute Feat Terry Lee Goffee 8/15 Chevelle: 8/16 DigiTour 2014-Jack and Jack: 8/19 Tesla: 8/20 Jesse McCartney: 8/23 Crowd Surf America Tour Featuring Chiodos & blessthefall: 8/26 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
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World War I: 6/21-8/17 Building Pictures: Architectural Photographs by Édouard Baldus: 7/19-10/26 Conversations around American Gothic: 8/30-11/16 CINCINNATI BALLET COMPANY 1555 Central Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45214 513-621-5219 No performances in August CINCINNATI CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 105 West 4th St. Suite 314 Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-723-1182 CCO Summer Series at Burnet Woods: 8/7 CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER 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 SHAKESPEARE COMPANY 719 Race Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-381-2273 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged): 7/25-8/16 CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 1241 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 General Information: 513-
August CINCINNATI ZOO 3400 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45220 513-281-4700 Cheetah Run 5K Run/Walk: 8/31
621-1919 or Box Office: 513381-3300 Lumenocity: 8/1-8/3 CINCINNATI ZOO 3400 Vine Street Cincinnati, OH 45220 513-281-4700 Cheetah Run 5K Run/Walk: 8/31 CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER 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: 3/29-9/14 Shall I Tell You the Secret of the Whole World? Painting, Parody & Disguise: 3/29-9/14 FUNNY BONE COMEDY CLUB 1 Levee Way Newport, Kentucky 41071 859-957-2000 Tony Rock: 7/31-8/3 Jim Breuer: 8/6 Jo Koy: 8/8-8/11 Fatty & Skinny: 8/13 Tommy Davidson: 8/14-8/17 Bret Ernst: 8/21-8/24 George Lopez: 8/27 Mark Viera: 8/25-8/31
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What’s Going On GO BANANAS COMEDY CLUB 8410 Market Place Lane Cincinnati, OH 45242 513-984-9288 Erin Jackson: 7/31-8/3 Dan Soder: 8/7-8/10 Chad Daniels: 8/14-8/17 Saleem: 8/21-8/24 Nick Griffin: 8/28-8/31 HOLLYWOOD CASINO 777 Hollywood Blvd. Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025 888-274-6797 Pauly Shore: 8/1 HORSESHOE CASINO 1000 Broadway St Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-252-0777 Boston: 8/17 Trace Adkins: 8/28 KROHN CONSERVATORY 1501 Eden Park Drive Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-4086 The Edible Landscape: 7/48/24 MUSIC HALL 1241 Elm St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-621-2787 (ARTS) Stop the Violence-One Night to Shine: 8/29
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NATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD FREEDOM CENTER 50 E. Freedom Way Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-333-7739) International Freedom Conductor Award: 8/23 NEWPORT AQUARIUM 1 Aquarium Way Newport, KY 41071 Shark Week: 8/10-8/17 RIVERBEND MUSIC CENTER 6295 Kellogg Ave Cincinnati, OH 45230 (513) 232-6220 One Republic with The Script and American Authors: 8/5 Toby Keith with Colt Ford and Krystal Keith: : 8/8 Panic! At the Disco with Walk the Moon: 8/12 Chicago and REO Speedwagon with Tim Stop: 8/13 Drake vs. Lil Wayne: 8/15 David Gray: 8/16 Rockstar Energy Uproar Festival: 8/17 Kings of Leon: 8/22
TAFT THEATER 317 E. 5th St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-232-6220 Eric Johnson: 8/5 3 Doors Down: 8/7 Steely Dan: 8/12 Rusted Root: 8/17 Gin Blossoms: 8/20 The Polyphonic Spree: 8/21 U.S. BANK ARENA 100 Broadway Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-4111 Austin Mahone: 8/27 WESTON ART GALLERY 650 Walnut St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-977-4165 Todd Slaughter: American Primitives: 6/20-8/24
TAFT MUSEUM OF ART 316 Pike St. Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-241-0343 America’s Eden: Thomas Cole
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Conventions/ Special Events Cincy Blues Fest Sawyer Point 705 East Pete Rose Way Cincinnati, OH 8/1-8/2 Glenn Miller Orchestra Coney Island 6201 Kellogg Ave. Cincinnati, OH 8/3 Great Inland Seafood Festival Banks of the Ohio River in Newport, KY 8/14-8/17
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Job Fair Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Road Cincinnati, OH 8/15
The Fifth Annual Cincinnati Brew Ha-Ha Sawyer Point 705 East Pete Rose Way Cincinnati, OH 8/26-8/27
Tribute to Elvis Rock ‘n Roll Coney Island 6201 Kellogg Ave. Cincinnati, OH 8/16
Cruise A Palooza Coney Island 6201 Kellogg Ave. Cincinnati, OH 8/30
2014 25th Annual A Gourmet Sensation Duke Energy Convention Center 525 Elm Street Cincinnati, OH 8/23
BaconFest Cincinnati Coney Island 6201 Kellogg Ave. Cincinnati, OH 8/30
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Spring Hill Suites prime location overlooks downtown Cincinnati
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isitors to Greater Cincinnati may not find a better voice for this area’s dining and entertainment options than the folks at Cincinnati midtown Spring Hill Suites. The Marriott property overlooks Cincinnati’s downtown skyline from north of the city, located at 610 Eden Park Drive. GM Mike Houle has an extraordinary approach to promoting Greater Cincinnati and all it offers to his guests at Spring Hill Suites. He sees his front-desk personnel as concierges for the hotel, and here’s what he says about that: “We really like all our guests to have a good idea of the city—and we use all our resources, From left, Brandi Auckerman and Elizabeth Massie, part of Spring Hill Suites front desk concierge team. such as Key magazine, to help educate (our front desk personnel) on the city and all the great things As for the suites at Spring Hill, each is at least we have to offer here in Cincinnati. Guests want 20 percent larger than a typical hotel room. Plus, to know first-hand, and we want our front-desk each has a fold-out sofa for added sleeping space, personnel to be able to say ‘hey, I’ve been there,’ making it easier for a family to fit in a suite in to be able to talk from experience.” comfort. Houle does more than might be expected to The breakfast at Spring Hill is included in the assure his personnel have the experience. “We room cost, and Houle stated it’s a better breakfast like to send our front-desk team out to local than most hotels offer. “Weekdays, the breakfast attractions, like lunch at the Horseshoe casino, includes fresh fruit, meats, cheeses, ham and eggs, or a trip to the Art Museum in Eden Park, or the sausage, things like that,” he said. In fact, in July restaurants in Mt. Adams, so they know what they of last year, Spring Hill upgraded its breakfast ofare talking about.” fering across the whole chain, and Houle says his Management at the Midtown property has put guests love the change. together special sheets for guests wanting to take Spring Hill’s Midtown location features a pool advantage of the sights, shopping and eateries in with a handicapped lift for getting in and out of the Greater Cincinnati. A sheet of nearby restaurants water. Next to the pool area is a fitness center, and features 30 options, with phone numbers, adindividual machines are equipped with TV screens. dresses and types of food. A similar sheet exists There is a small market next to the front desk for for shopping areas, with 10 areas listed. And those you may need a personal item, want a quick there is a “Cincy Eats” sheet that highlights local, snack or a beverage. Also, there is a bar in the hometown favorites such as Skyline Chili, Graeter’s lobby area, serving guests in the evenings from 5 ice cream, Montgomery Inn ribs and more. “We to 11 p.m. do that little extra to help make the stay of our See you at Spring Hill Suites Midtown! guests’ more enjoyable,” he said.
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Art Beyond Boundaries Gallery in Cincinnati’s OTR
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Art Beyond Boundaries worthy tributary of mainstream venues
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rtists can be a quirky lot. Creative impulses often place the artist on a path that veers away from the ones most traveled. Nowhere is the less traveled path more notable than on the walls of Art Beyond Boundaries gallery at 1410 Main Street in Cincinnati’s Over the Rhine enclave. The gallery is devoted to artists with disabilities that have nothing to do with the creative process. The disabilities can be physical or cognitive, according to J. H. “Jymi” Bolden, gallery director and curator. “What we display here on these walls is ability, not disability. These artists (on display) have talents every bit as compelling as other artists, but they have been shut out of the mainstream art venues for reasons that have nothing to do with their creative abilities,” he said. The gallery has been a showcase for the artists Bolden describes for more than a decade, and has weathered the Great Recession as well as the sputtering economic times on both sides of that 2008 meltdown. “The economy really doesn’t matter where art is concerned,” Bolden stated. “If art reaches out to you, and touches you, speaks to you, then you want to possess it, and the state of the economy is of no significance.” Currently a show entitled “Say It Loud” is being exhibited at the gallery. The artists featured are: Ricky Michaels, Michael Todd and Kelvin Poole. The show runs into September, and draws patrons
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of the arts from the tri-state area (Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana), as well as regionally and nationally, and even internationally. As the current Say It Loud exhibition illustrates, the art found at Art Beyond Boundaries is eclectic and diverse. “The artists whose works are displayed here bring the perspectives of their experience to these walls,” said Bolden, himself a practicing creative photographer with a degree in fine arts from the Art Academy of Cincinnati. Primarily, patrons who visit the gallery will find collections of paintings that carry messages as well as graphics. Some of the compositions are conventional flat art with 3-dimensional aspects incorporated as part of the graphics. Paintings are done in oils and acrylics. The paintings include several with strong, vibrant colors and a diverse palette. There is a Picasso-inspired quality to some pieces in the exhibit, and a wonderful random intricacy to other pieces in the show. “Really, we can talk of the pieces in the exhibit and describe them and all the rest. But the experience of the gallery is worth seeking out,” Bolden said. He encourages everyone who visits the city to put Art Beyond Boundaries on the list of must-visit stops, because there is nothing to substitute for seeing the actual art and experiencing the totality of the exhibition now on display. Call for gallery hours at 513-421-8726.
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Savor summer with Palomino “Save & Taste” offers
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ugust is THE month to visit Palomino Restaurant & Bar overlooking Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati. Why? Because there are summertime specials you can enjoy all month long, according to Nelson Castillo, GM at Palomino. He related three deals in place for those who visit Palomino during August. “We wanted to create excitement for the summer, so we have the $10 lunch special for all our guests,” he said. The $10 luncheon special includes these choices: the bianco pizza; the salsiccia fresca pizza; the pollo e spinaci pizza; any soup and salad combination; and the pasta with soup or salad combination, which must be accompanied by the purchase of any beverage. The $10 lunch special will spill over into September as well. The “Play of the Day” Happy Hour is another summertime deal at Palomino. Anytime the Cincinnati Reds play a home game, head to the Palomino lounge and enjoy $2 draft beer, $4 bloody Marys, and $5 artisan pepperoni pizzas all day. The special game-day pricing is available before, during and after the games, and the lounge at Palomino is a great gathering place for socializing. So gameday, head to Palomino’s lounge. A third opportunity to enjoy a great deal at Palomino is Greater Cincinnati’s summer Restaurant Week. The week is August 11-17, and participating eateries generally offer a special meal deal. Palomino has taken that deal to a higher level, according to Castillo. “We wanted to make our offering something really special, really top notch. So we included a diner’s choice of a glass of house wine or draft beer to the fixed-price 3-course meal. And also, we created a special Chef
Braised Lamb Shank with Rich Mushroom DemiGlace Selection menu with a variety of entrée items on it, so that our guests can pick from a variety of meals rather than just one or two,” he said. The Chef Selection menu includes two steak features, along with seafood and other options. Palomino has raised the bar even farther for Restaurant Week by featuring USDA prime steaks. One is an 8-ounce New York strip with creamed spinach and herb-roasted redskin potatoes. The second is a 12-ounce rib-eye, lightly blackened, and served with Yukon mashed potatoes, caramelized onions and mushrooms. The Palomino Restaurant Week entry is a knockout, based on what we at Key magazine know about this annual event in Greater Cincinnati. Combined with the $10 lunch special and the Play of the Day Happy Hour, visitors and area residents alike have three delicious ways to experience one of Cincinnati’s finest fine-dining restaurants for less. You can learn more about Palomino specials and other happenings on Facebook social media or check out the full menu at www.palomino.com.
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Business
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Figure Weight Loss: A no-nonsense path to a thinner you
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f you knew a sure-fire way to slim down to a more attractive weight, would you go for it? Those answering “Yes” need to read about Figure Weight Loss, located here in the Greater Cincinnati area. The Figure Weight Loss program is physiciansupervised, non-surgical, scientifically based, and individualized to your body, your metabolism, and your situation, according to Greg Weckenbrock, M.D. Weckenbrock is the medical doctor who heads the Figure Weight Loss practice, which is dedicated to helping people lose weight. The practice was founded in 1999, and has helped thousands of people with weight issues to achieve their goals of losing weight and keeping the weight off. About the Figure Weight Loss approach, Dr. Weckenbrock said: “Our physician-supervised program is comprehensive and proven to help our patients achieve healthy and sustainable weight loss. Our success rate is very high, and the gratifying aspect for me and more importantly for our patients is that they keep the weight off, resulting in improved health, energy, attitude, appearance and self-image.” On social media sites such as Google®, testimonials of people who have gone through the program clearly show the proven and very nearly universal success rate of the Figure Weight Loss program. Dr. Weckenbrock urged those interested in weight loss to check such sites and see what people are saying about Figure Weight Loss. How does the program work? The starting point is a medical assessment by a medical professional, then a physician, who will counsel the patient on any medical concerns, and if necessary, prescribe the appropriate medication. The patient’s BMI (body mass index) is used to qualify each patient for the program, and goals are set based on the BMI calculation. Doctors help each patient establish sensible, appropriate and obtainable goals of weight loss. Beyond the assessment, the cornerstone of the weight loss program is education. Doctors and staff educate patients on how to eat, what to eat, and when to eat. Each patient receives a lifestyle
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Greg Weckenbrock, M.D., of the Figure Weight Loss practice evaluation, and from that benchmark data, an activity/exercise program is established. There are no crash diets, no program-supplied foods to buy, and no gimmicky dietary supplements or wonder drugs promising easy weight loss. “Our weight-loss program is based on sound medical principles, making each individualized program safe and effective for the patient. And our approach is affordable, since it is based on monthly consultations that run for three to six months in most cases,” Dr. Weckenbrock said. “Patients appreciate the affordability. Also, they appreciate the sustainability based on lifestyle adjustments rather than having to be involved in expensive programs that seemingly, or literally, never end.” For more information about Figure Weight Loss, go to www.figureweightloss.com or call 859371-4555. Offices are located at 157 Barnwood Drive in Edgewood, Kentucky, about 10 minutes from downtown Cincinnati via expressway.
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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 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-
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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.
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. 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. Silver Spring House 8322 East Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, Oh 45249
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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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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
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
will be a winner . The chefs carefully craft 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
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.
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
Newport on the Levee 1 Levee Way Newport, KY 866-538-3359
Voice of America Centre 7598 Voice of America Drive West Chester, OH 513-792-5000
Northgate Mall 9501 Colerain Avenue Cincinnati, OH 513-385-5600 |
OUTLET MALLS
Eastgate Mall 4601 Eastgate Blvd Cincinnati, OH
Rookwood Pavilion 3805 Edwards Road Cincinnat, OH 513-241-5800
Florence Mall 2028 Mall Road Florence, KY 859-371-1231
Sycamore Crossing/ Sycamore Plaza 7800-7896 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH
Kenwood Towne Center 7875 Montgomery Road Cincinnati, OH 513-745-9100
Tri-County Mall 11700 Princeton Pike Cincinnati, OH 513-671-0120
Cincinnati Premium Outlets 400 Premium Outlets Drive Monroe, OH 513-539-0710 Tanger Outlets 8000 Factory Shops Boulevard Jeffersonville, OH 740-948-9091/800-407-5005
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Area Antique Shops Grand Antique Mall 9701 Reading Road Cincinnati, OH 513-554-1919
Covered Bridge Antique Mall 7508 Hamilton Ave Cincinnati, OH 513- 521-5739
Design Smith Gallery 1342 Main St. Cincinnati, OH 513- 403-2382
Duck Creek Antique Mall 3715 Madison Rd Cincinnati, OH 513-321-0900·
Bromwell’s 117 West Fourth Street Cincinnati, OH 513-621-0620
English Traditions Inc. 2041 Madison Rd. Cincinnati, OH 513-321-4730
Wooden Nickel Antiques 1410 Central Pkwy Cincinnati, OH 513-241-2985
Federation Antiques 2701 Observatory Ave Cincinnati, OH 513-321-2671
Ohio Valley Antique Mall 7285 Dixie Highway (Rte. 4) Fairfield, OH
Ferguson’s Antique Mall 4939 Glenway Ave Cincinnati, OH 513-921-1111
The Antiques Warehouse Camp Washington Cincinnati, OH 513-319-5405
Riverside Centre Antique Mall 513-321-1430 3742 Kellogg Ave. Cincinnati, OH
Area Art Galleries 5th Street Gallery 55 West 5th Street Cincinnati, OH 45202-2801 513-579-9333
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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