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Contents 6 The Queen City: Mom’s Pick 8 KEY Cover Story: Growing Up At The Zoo ®
OFFICIAL CITY GUIDE
Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky VOL. 70
MAY 201 3
NO. 5
KEY MAGAZINE CINCINNATI 320 Clay Street Dayton, KY 41074 513-708-3854 www.keycincinnati.com
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Contributing Writers Michele Roth Sue Cunningham Thomas Bell Sydney Miller Prochazka © COPYRIGHT 2013. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form, including electronic and photocopy, without the permission in writing from the publisher. All ads designed by KEY Cincinnati Magazine may not be reproduced for publications elsewhere without written permission from the publisher. Key Magazine Cincinnati is distributed monthly to hotels and other distribution points throughout the Greater Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky area. SUBSCRIPTION RATE: $21 per year, first class mail. Single copies mailed at $1.75. KEY Cincinnati Magazine is a registered trademark. This magazine is authorized by KEY Magazines, Inc. Cover Story: Cover photo is used with permission and provided by The Cincinnati Zoo.
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12 Beer of The Month 14 City Source 16 Metro Map 17 Southbank Shuttle Trolley Map 18 Support Local Music 20 Calendar of Events 22 KEY Dining: Creating Transformation 24 Dining Unlocked 26 KEY Shopping: Spring’s Must Have Styles 29 KEY Nightlife: And The Winner Is 30 Editor’s Pick: Sister Act
Welcome! On behalf of the citizens of Cincinnati, I am pleased to welcome you to our city. Our central geographic location and our picturesque setting along the Ohio River make Cincinnati an ideal destination for both leisure and business. You will find that Cincinnati offers worldclass accommodations, award-winning restaurants, and diverse shopping opportunities. From our museums and galleries, to our sports and recreational activities, this truly is a unique city. Our residents and visitors alike mingle on Fountain Square, dine in our top-notch restaurants, and shop in our vibrant and lively downtown area. Whatever your tastes, there is sure to be something for you to do and enjoy. A stay in Cincinnati is the beginning of a lifetime relationship with one of the finest cities in America. I am confident that your first visit here will not be your last. Sincerely,
Mark Mallory, Mayor
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Cincinnati
The Queen City
by Michele Roth
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incinnati, also known as the Queen City, is a city rich in history and culture with exceptional visual and creative arts, professional sports teams and top notch museums. Whether you are a resident or a visitor there is always something to learn, see and do in Cincinnati and our neighboring cities of Covington and Newport. For those reasons and many more, it’s no surprise that in 2012 Lonely Planet Travel Guide named Cincinnati number three of the top ten travel destinations in the United States. Cincinnati offers all the benefits of larger cities like Chicago and New York while maintaining the small hometown hospitality. In this section we like to bring interesting facts and opinions. This is what we have for you in this month’s issue:
Mother’s Day is May 12th and we asked several local moms what they would like to do and where they would like to spend their special day in the Tri-State. Of course moms like to have some spa time for a massage or to have their nails done but the important thing to the moms we asked was to just spend time with their families.
Here are the top five places they said they would like to go:
1. Krohn Conservatory 2. The Cincinnati Zoo 3. King’s Island 4. Cincinnati Reds Game 5. The Appalachian Festival at Coney Island
“The city is indeed, justly styled the Queen of the West: distinguished for order, enterprise, public spirit, and liberality, she stands the wonder of an admiring world.” - B. Cooke, The Inquisitor and Cincinnati Advertiser, 1819
Photo by Annie and Toby Toby Varland Varland varlandphotography.com
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ince the amusement park opened in 1972, many local moms have delighted in taking their families to Kings Island, but so have television moms. One of T.V.’s most famous families visited the park in 1973, the Brady Bunch. The episode aired on November 23rd of that same year and the episode was called “The Cincinnati Kids”.
But the Brady Bunch weren’t the first television family to visit the popular park. In 1972, it was visited by another television family known as The Partridge Family. The episode was #66 from season three and called “I Left My Heart in Cincinnati” and it originally aired January 26th, 1973 airing ten months before the Brady Bunch episode. KEY CINCINNATI MAY 20137
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Cover Story
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any of us have the opinion that baby “anythings” are cute, but you can form your own opinion at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens the entire month of May with the 27th Annual Zoo Babies celebration. In addition to all the sights there are to see at the second oldest Zoo in the United States, guests can follow the six foot tall pink and blue stork signs guiding you to the sights of this event that is free with your regular Zoo admission. The successful breeding efforts, including those of many endangered species, have earned the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden the nickname of “The Sexiest Zoo in America”. It has also given visitors the chance to see some of the cutest little ones on the planet including baby flamingos, a Bonobo monkey and aardvark just to name a few. There have been two other babies
Photo by Mike Dulaney
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that have been in the spotlight as well over the past few months, Lulu and Gladys. The baby giraffe Lulu and the baby gorilla Gladys have already developed a fan base. Lulu was born on October 12th to Tessa and Kimba. Lulu and her parents can be seen at the new African expansion which is due to fully open June 29th and will be the home to new lions and a new cheetah.
Gladys, the baby Gorilla was born on January 29th to a first time mom who’s maternal instincts didn’t kick in. So Gladys was sent to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden where she is being cared for by her human surrogate mothers until it is determined which of the female gorillas will bond to Gladys the most then take over that role. Gladys also brings one career experience full circle for Curator of Mammals, Mike Dulaney. Mike has been a full time employee with the Zoo for 40 years but his career with the Zoo started when he was only nine years old. Chad Yelton, Marketing Director for the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden jokes, “ I always say that Mikes’ parents dropped him off when he was a little boy and Cover Feature continued on page 10...
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never came back to get him. Don’t worry. He’s very happy.” Although Chad is joking, some elements of his statement appear quite accurate. A nine year old Mike Dulaney got a 3rd degree sunburn which required a trip to the doctor. That doctor was a Zoo member who gave Mike a couple of passes to the Zoo so he and a friend could go when he was better. Catching a bus with his friend from Fairfax, Mikes’ career was now on route. Becoming enamored with a squirrel monkey, Mike was convinced he would be able to train it. So he came back every weekend making friends with the keepers, employees and one squirrel monkey. Eventually he trained that monkey to walk around on his shoulder. The keeper couldn’t give him the squirrel monkey but could give him a squirrel that had been nursed back to health. What did Mike do? He trained it, which landed him an appearance on the Skipper Ryle Show.
At 14, Mike was a member of the Junior Zoologist Club. He had the opportunity to watch a gorilla named Penelope give birth to Samantha, who at 43 years of age is now the oldest gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Samantha also happens to be the great grandmother of Gladys, bringing that particular (and sentimental) experience full circle. Mike’s first paying job at the Zoo was as a parking lot attendant. He then moved his way up to the Children’s Zoo until his senior year of high school when a keeper position opened up. For 22 years he was a keeper at the Zoo and for almost 18 year s he’s been the Curator of Mammals. His love for the animals inspires him to get to work an hour and a half early just so he can go around and visit the animals. Mike smiles and says, “I’m still trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up.” There’s no rush Mike, but there is a rush to get to the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens for Zoo Babies because they won’t stay babies forever.
While at the zoo make sure to visit Mai Tai the Asian Elephant to wish her a Happy 40th Birthday. Many of you may have received a ride from Mai Tai, some of you may have seen her in the opera Aida or even in a parade or seen one of her colorful paintings. After all, she has accomplished a lot in her 40 years and has earned her daily pedicures.
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Beer of the Month
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Bavarian-style wheat beer inspired by the hills, vices and virtues of Cincinnati, Moerlein Seven Hefeweizen has distinctive banana and clove aromas and flavors imparted from the yeast, with a dry, tart finish from balanced hop character. Slowly pour into a wide-mouthed glass taking care to leave the yeast in the bottom of the bottle, or swirl the bottle and pour the yeast contents for a more robust flavor. Christian Moerlein and KEY MAGAZINE remind you to please drink responsibly.
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ATTRACTIONS Carew Tower.......................... 513-241-3888 Cincinnati Art Museum......... 513-241-3888 Cincinnati Fire Museum........ 513-621-5553 Cincinnati Museum Center.. 513-287-7000 at Union Terminal Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden................. 513-281-4700 Visit www.cincinnatizoo.org See our ad on page 32. Coney Island.......................... 513-232-8230 Contemporary Art Center.... 513-345-8400 Kings Island Amusement Park ................................................ 513-754-5700 Krohn Conservatory.............. 513-421-4086 National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.................... 513-333-7500 Newport Aquarium............... 800-406-3474 Taft Museum of Art................ 513-241-0343
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Key Dining Cincinnati Bella Luna...................................................... Visit www.bellalunacincy.com See our ad on page 25. Boswell’s........................................................ Visit www.boswellalley.com See our ad on page 25. Campanello’s Italian Restaurant............... Visit www.campanellos.com See our ad on page 11.
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May 2013 Calendar of Events
1st – June 30th
BUTTERFLIES OF MOROCCO Krohn Conservatory 513-421-4086 • cincinnatiparks.com
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CSO/CSYO SIDE BY SIDE CONCERT Music Hall 513-381-3300 • cincinnatisymphony.org
1st – 5th, 7th –12th & 14th-18th DOUBLE ENDEMNITY Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Marx Theatre 513-421-3888 • cincyplay.com
1st – 19th
MARVELOUS WONDERETTES: CAPS & GOWNS Ensemble Theatre 513-421-3555 • ensemblecincinnati.org
1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th
PARTY IN THE PARK Yeatman’s Cove 513-352-4080 • cincinnatiparks.com
1st – 5th & 7th – 12th
SISTER ACT Aronoff Center, Proctor & Gamble Hall 513-621-2787 • cincinnatiarts.org
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APAC WINE & ART Ault Park Pavilion 513-352-4080 • cincinnatiparks.com
3rd – 5th
CINCINNATI FLYING PIG MARATHON AND WEEKEND EVENTS Downtown Cincinnati 513-721-7447 • flyingpigmarathon.com
3rd & 4TH
CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATER: AREA CHOREOGRAPHERS FESTIVAL Aronoff Center, Jarson-Kaplan Theater 513-621-2787 • cincinnatiarts.org
3rd
FANFARE FOR CINCINNATI Music Hall 513-381-3300 • cincinnatisymphony.org
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3th, 9th, 11th, 12th, 14th, 18Th & 19th GO.DOG. GO! Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Marx Theatre 513-421-3888 • cincyplay.com
3rd – 26th
MEASURE FOR MEASURE Cincinnati Shakespeare Company 513-381-2273 • cincyshakes.com
3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st SCPA IN THE PARK Washington Park 513-352-4080 • cincinnatiparks.com
6th – 8th
CINCINNATI REDS VS. ATLANTA BRAVES Great American Ballpark 513-765-7000 cincinnati.reds.mlb.com
9th
AN EVENING WITH LYLE LOVETT AND HIS ACOUSTIC GROUP The Taft Theatre, In the Theatre 513-232-6220 • tafttheatre.org
9th
BUSTER KEATON IN STEAMBOAT BILL, JR featuring THE MIGHTY WURLITZER Music Hall Ballroom 513-621-2787 • cincinnatiarts.org
10th – 12th
APPALACIAN FESTIVAL Coney Island 513-251-3378 appalacianfestival.org
10th – 12th, 17th & 18th
CINCINNATI MAY FESTIVAL Music Hall 513-621-2787 • mayfestival.com
10th – 12th & 16th – 18th
CINCINNATI MUSIC THEATRE: SUNSET BOULEVARD Aronoff Center, Jarson-Kaplan Theater 513 -621-2787 • cincinnatimusictheatre.org
Event Dates Subject To Change
10th – 12th
24th – 26th
16th – 18th
25th – 27th
CINCINNATI REDS VS.MILWAUKEE BREWERS Great American Ballpark 513-765-7000 • cincinnati.reds.mlb.com FLORENCE FREEDOM VS. RIVER CITY RASCALS USMC Stadium 859-594-4487 • florencefreedom.com
17th
CAA PRESENTS: HAL HOLBROOK IN MARK TWAIN TONIGHT Aronoff Center, Proctor & Gamble Hall 513-621-2787 • cincinnatiarts.org
17th – 19th
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17th – 19th
SESAME STREET LIVE: ELMO’S SUPER HEROES U.S. Bank Arena 513-421-4111 • usbankarena.com
18th
CHILDREN’S THEATER PERFORMS RUIMPLESTILSKIN WITH SPECKAL GUESTS BULLOONEY PUPPET WORKS Smale Riverfront Park, Shmidlapp Event Lawn 513-352-4080 • cincinnatiparks.com
18th, 19TH, 21st – 26th & 28th – 31st SHIPWRECKED! AN ENTERTAINMENT Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Marx Theatre 513-421-3888 • cincyplay.com
18th
EXHIBITIONISM 3 Weston Art Gallery 513-621-2787 • cincinnatiarts.org
21st
CPI NEW VOICES: MOMUS AND APHRODITE Aronoff Center, Jarson-Kaplan Theater 513-621-2787 • cincinnatiarts.org
22nd – 23rd
FLORENCE FREEDOM VS. SCHAUMBURG BOOMERS USMC Stadium 859-594-4487 • florencefreedom.com
CINCINNATI REDS VS. CHICAGO CUBS Great American Ballpark 513-765-7000 • cincinnati.reds.mlb.com TASTE OF CINCINNATI Downtown Cincinnati 513-579-3124 • tasteofcincinnati.com
26th
HERE COME THE MUMMIES The Taft Theatre, In the Theatre 513-232-6220 • tafttheatre.org
27th – 28th
CINCINNATI REDS VS. CLEVELAND INDIANS Great American Ballpark 513-765-7000 • cincinnati.reds.mlb.com
28th – June 8th
CINCINNATI FRINGE FESTIVAL Various Venues 513-300-5669 • cincyfringe.com
29th
MELVINS The Taft Theatre, In the Theatre 513-232-6220 • tafttheatre.org
30th
MOUNTAIN HEART The Taft Theatre, In the Theatre 513-232-6220 • tafttheatre.org
31st
FLORENCE FREEDOM VS. ROCKFORD AVIATORS USMC Stadium 859-594-4487 • florencefreedom.com
31st
GUIDED GHOST TOUR OF CINCINNATI MUSIC HALL Cincinnati Music Hall 513-621-2787 • cincinnatiarts.org
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Dining
Creating Transformation By: Sue Cunningham
dishes, as well as modern interpretations from Tatraditional regional Indian favorites, are awaiting you in Mt. Adams Mantra on the Hill. Just a five minute drive from down-
town, its location is convenient when seeing a performance at the Aronoff Center for the Arts or a play at Play House in the Park. If you are looking to make your dining experience an event, Mantra is a destination in itself. With every course, you are sure to find favorites you won’t find elsewhere. Imli Baingan, thin eggplant chips in a date tamarind sauce with sesame seeds, and the Coconut
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Scallops prepared with roasted coriander, coconut, curry leaf, and tomato ragout are both highly recommended starters. A popular entrée is Kali Mirch Tikka, a boneless chicken breast with cheddar black pepper, yogurt marinade garnished with pickled beets, and onions. Lamb, Seafood or Vegetarian entrées are available in delectable dishes like Masala Chops, Ribbon Rice with Shrimp, and Biryani. Every dish is beautifully presented and, as the Catering and Special Events Coordinator Phiroza Setna proudly shares, “he’s more than a chef he’s an artist.” The man she’s talking about behind these culinary masterpieces is Executive Chef Yajan Upadhyaya. You can taste his passion in every bite and his food reflects what he says, “food is my mantra.” Also reflected is Mantra’s generosity as they designate days where the proceeds go to organizations like Susan G. Komen for the Cure, March of Dimes, Lymphoma & Leukemia Society and American Diabetes Association. Phiroza describes the food and the décor as, “simply elegant to elegantly simple.” Chef Yajan and the staff have established Mantra as not only a gem to Mt. Adams but a welcome addition to the Cincinnati culinary scene. From an intimate dinner in one of the two dining rooms, a book club meeting in the private dining room, a night out with friends on the patio for dinner and live music or even picking up a carry out order, Mantra will creatively transform a dull evening into a taste pleasing experience.
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Dining Unlocked
Opening the doors to what’s inside area restaurants By Sue Cunningham
The month of May is filled with celebrations such as Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, Graduations, Memorial Day and more. Here are some delicious suggestions on where to take the celebration or how to bring the party home.
El Coyote
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo or anytime with a delicious Margarita at El Coyote. Traditional (Lime), Strawberry, Raspberry or Peach made Frozen, “On the Rocks or Half & Half they’re made with the best Tequilas and ingredients available.
Boswell’s
Enjoy a wonderful brunch at Boswell’s with friends, family or spend time with Mom for Mother’s Day. Have a traditional breakfast of eggs, sausage, bacon and toast or a crowd favorite French toast made with a hint of cinnamon and dusted with powdered sugar.
Pompilio’s
As they say at Pompilio’s, “Just like Mamma used to make”. But give mom a break from the kitchen and take her out for the Italian Sampler. Celebrating at home? Place an order for your favorite dish and take it home, an alternative to slaving in the kitchen saving you time and money.
Greyhound Tavern
Award winning Fried Chicken from the Greyhound Tavern is perfect for any celebration. Gently rolled in their secret herbed flour and fried to a beautiful golden brown. Accompanied by your favorite sides this fried chicken takes a little time but is well worth the wait.
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Experience the memorable scene in one of the great classic films Rain Man.
BOSWELL’S Great Food, Great Times!
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Authentic Traditional Fare
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Shopping
Spri n g’ s Must Have Styles
By: Sydney Miller Prochazka
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ake advantage of the Deerfield Towne Center’s open-air design as you shop premier boutiques and your favorite national retailers for your must have styles. Storefronts artfully display this season’s hottest colors of red, coral, emerald green, aquamarine and sapphire blue. Skinny jeans or maxi dresses, ikat or eyelet patterned--there is something stylish for women of all ages at Deerfield Towne Center. 26 KEY CINCINNATI MAY 2013
Hot Mama offers clothing for a wide array of customers, whether you’re a mom or not. Store manager Angela Evans boasts, “We carry 9 labels of premium denim for all different body types.” The boutique, which gets in new apparel daily, divides its merchandise into two sections: sophisticated & preppy, and fun & trendy. With great denim options and over 250 brands to choose from, Hot Mama is a must stop shop. The professional woman can fulfill all of her apparel needs at Deerfield Towne Center. Featuring familiar fabrics and silhouettes, reimagined with modern, high contrast patterns and bold colors, this season’s must haves are sure to add a spring to your step. For an outfit that can take you from work to evening, try New York & Company. Or head next door to Loft where there is no shortage of curve-enhancing peplum tops in jewel tones paired with a pencil skirt to give you a polished work look that’s also on trend for a night out. Talbots is always in style with preppy colored crop pants and polos. Top off your work look with one of Talbots’ rounded shoulder jackets or beautiful faux diamond bee-buttoned blouses. A great look wouldn’t be complete without the right accessories, so to complete your ensemble, head over to Francesca’s for a bold statement necklace, neon clutch or a peep toe pump. While you’re there, pick up a new perfume like Indigo Waters, a Francesa’s signature scent. KEY CINCINNATI MAY 2013
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Nightlife
And The Winne By: Thomas Bell
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stablished in 1996, Rick’s Tavern & Grille (known as RT&G by the regulars) appeals to neighbors with 50 flat screens, so it’s a great place to watch sports while enjoying award winning ribs, mouth-watering burgers and specialty sandwiches. However, RT&G has become a destination for those seeking an evening of live music.
This top notch venue always has a great lineup of bands, including some of the area’s local favorites like The Naked Karate Girls, The Websters, Bad Habit and DV8 just to name a few. Having local bands play at your venue is a great way to support local music, but for the last couple of years Rick’s Tavern & Grill has gone above and beyond. Creator and host of Cincinnati’s Next Big Band, Rick’s third annual competition, is now in full swing. This is a competition to give exposure to garage bands, weekend bands, young and old bands to play in front of a live audience. Every Thursday evening for the next several weeks three different bands will play and be critiqued by three judges, picking one winner every week. Those nine winning bands will move 28
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er Is... on to the semi-finals. At the end of the semi-finals four bands will move on to the finals for the chance to be named Cincinnati’s Next Big Band, winning several prizes including a paid gig at RT&G as well as studio recording time. Each band will perform five songs and the judging will be based on four categories: overall musical ability, stage presence, composition & interpretation and audience response. There are no genre restrictions, so this is a great opportunity to catch upand-coming area musicians. And since audience reaction is part of the judging criteria, it’s your opportunity to help pick Cincinnati’s Next Big Band. KEY CINCINNATI KEY CINCINNATI DECEMBER MAY 2012 2013
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Sister Act
Direct from Broadway, SISTER ACT, the hilarious, five-time Tonynominated musical smash is now playing at the Aronoff Center for a limited engagement as part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati series. Based on the mega-hit feature film, SISTER ACT features an original Alan Menken/Glenn Slater score with a vast inspiration of musical styles from Motown, soul and funk to great big disco anthems and Barry White inspired musical comedy. 30
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