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scoring against breast cancer
How one life-long Bengals fan found support—and even joy— during a year of treatment.
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compassion In emergency care
Northern communities have access to the best in ER care.
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TriHealth teams up with Xavier
A new agreement will improve health care and education for the university community.
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taking robotics to new heights
TriHealth surgeons are among the most experienced in the U.S. i n e v ery i s s ue
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Our guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in or near Hamilton County.
Miles, low interest or cash back? Find the right credit card for your personal priorities.
LOCAL BUZZ
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Facts and insights you can use, including the sleep-love connection and a warning for workaholics.
Photos from recent events in Hamilton County.
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Head for the hills of Texas to enjoy the rustic charm, eclectic dining and awardwinning local wines of Fredericksburg.
Edamame: healthy, tasty and perfect for snacking.
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Bold, colorful, fresh and healthy salads to start your spring off right.
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Meet a more personal side of TriHealth physicians, and see how they’re changing the face of medicine in Cincinnati.
Look great, feel great! Now open in West Chester
TriHealth Cosmetic Center The highly qualified and experienced physicians at TriHealth are ready to help you improve and maintain your health and beauty with the latest tools and techniques in the comfort of our West Chester office. For more information or to schedule a consultation, call 513 246 5454 today.
Facial and eyelid laser rejuvenation Scar revision Hair removal Skin discoloration
TriHealth physicians are medical specialists, scientists and healers. They’re also real, caring people who are actively involved in the communities they serve. While our physicians work as individuals to enhance our communities, TriHealth as an institution is doing the same. Our new affiliation with Xavier University puts TriHealth at the center of health and wellness for students, student-athletes, professors and other staff. Initial benefits of the 10-year agreement will include the construction of a health and recreation center on the university’s campus; enhanced comprehensive primary care on campus; expanded and more specialized clinical care and support services; advanced wellness programming, and new educational opportunities for students. Read more about this exciting new affiliation on page 22. Also in this issue, you’ll learn more about physicians who, as part of their practices, work with Xavier students. Stephen Cleves, M.D., (insert page 14) is Medical Director for the university, and Richard Okragly, M.D., (insert page 19) and Emily Dixon, D.O., (insert page 22) are both sports medicine specialists who provide care to Xavier student-athletes. We believe that caring for students, many of whom are living away from home for the first time, is an important part of making Cincinnati a better place. As Dr. Okragly says: “It’s rewarding to become a trusted resource to patients and a link back to their families.” We hope you enjoy getting to know our doctors a little better in the supplement that accompanies this issue. Look for other Faces of TriHealth profiles in the months ahead.
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SHARING OUR BEST STORIES
Caring for women throughout their lives At TriHealth, our women’s services go above and beyond as we offer comprehensive care from some of the most well-known gynecologic and obstetric physicians in the region. Whether you see them for a routine checkup, a highly complex surgery or anything in between, you can count on them to be there for you throughout your life. Obstetrics & Gynecology
High-Risk Maternity
Well-Woman Care
Breast Care
Adolescent Gynecology
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The best thing about being an editor is that you learn something new every day. And you get to share what you learn with readers. Many Cincinnatians don’t realize that we have some of the most experienced experts in robotic-assisted surgery right here in the metropolitan area. TriHealth surgeons are among the most advanced in the country, thanks in part to the vision of J. Michael Smith, M.D., chief of cardiac surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital, who saw the potential of this technology 12 years ago. To learn more about the complex procedures that TriHealth surgeons are now doing with robotics, and how patients benefit from having a full complement of surgical options that includes robotics, see our article on page 24. Sharing stories of patients who have recovered from health challenges is a way to encourage those in our community who are facing challenges of their own. On page 18, you can read how Carol Downing, a patient with an aggressive form of breast cancer, made it through a year of treatment—and onto the field at Paul Brown Stadium—with the help of her team of TriHealth providers. Interesting as it may be, there’s much more to this issue than medicine. We’ve also included lifestyle articles to give you fresh ideas about everything from food to travel to home. Being our spring issue, we had to share three exceptionally tasty salad recipes, along with inspiring ideas for home décor using pastel shades—also perfect for our spring frame of mind. If spring isn’t arriving fast enough for you, look to the hills— of Texas. There you’ll find Fredericksburg, an often-overlooked destination with rustic charm, a vibrant arts community and award-winning wineries, all waiting to be enjoyed. Thanks for sharing some of your day with us. Warm regards,
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REGIONAL FILM royalty L.A. and New York have had more than their fair share of the spotlight when it comes to film productions. Now Anna Rose Holmer’s indie movie The Fits—filmed and set right here in town—is finally shining some light on Cincinnati as well. The Fits stars 11-year-old Royalty Hightower as a girl who’s busy learning to box, but eventually becomes intrigued by a West End dance group and winds up being pulled into its creative orbit. Holmer didn’t start out with the idea of shooting in Cincinnati, but she made the decision when she came across the Q-Kidz dance team and realized they were the
ones she needed in order to make her narrative feel real. Finding an uncommonly talented youngster like Hightower didn’t hurt either. But it has quickly become clear that The Fits has an appeal that’s more than just local. The film has been winning all kinds of acclaim, awards and nominations, earning praise from the New York Times, The National Board of Review, the Gotham Independent Film Awards and plenty of others. As The Fits makes its rounds across the country, gaining renown as it goes, Cincinnati can certainly bask in the reflected glow of its success.
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As Rainer Maria Rilke wrote: “Spring has returned. The Earth is like a child that knows poems.” Those poems include wildflowers and butterflies, both of which you can celebrate locally this spring. During the Cincinnati Parks KROHN CONSERVATORY 2017 BUTTERFLY SHOW, running March 25 to June 18, thousands of butterflies will fly freely throughout the showroom garden. This year’s “The Majestic Monarch!” theme will give budding scientists the opportunity to make observations about how butterflies feed, what they prefer to eat and what seems to attract them to flowers. Entrance is $7 for adults; $4 for youth ages 5 to 17, and free for children 4 and younger. Wild-flower enthusiasts and plant lovers generally will be wild about the WESTERN WILDLIFE CORRIDOR’S FLOWER-A-THON on April 29. Plan to attend for either a full or half day. Join hikes led by experienced wildflower guides and see if you can spot uncommon flowers like drooping trillium, green dragon and the endangered running buffalo clover. The morning session starts at 9 a.m. with bagels and coffee at the Kirby Nature Center. Meet at 1 p.m. at the gravel lot on Bender Road for the afternoon session, which will be capped by a lasagna dinner and wild-flower talk. The fee is $15 per person, including breakfast and dinner. This is the WWC’s biggest annual fundraiser, so they ask participants to collect additional donations in advance to help protect hillside habitat along the Ohio River.
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UPSCALE FOOD, DOWN-TOEARTH FEEL There’s something delicious going on in a little, out-of-the-way Over-the-Rhine spot, and while many might find it a surprise, it has actually been a long time coming. It’s an eatery with the rather genteel name Please, run by hotshot local chef Ryan Santos. Even though the restaurant just opened its doors last November, Santos had been leading up to it for the previous four years, overseeing a series of pop-up dinners in disparate locations under the same name. But at last, Please has gone from pop-up to permanent, so customers can experience Santos’ vision on a regular basis. With three different four-course tasting menus, including options that cater to both vegetarians and fish fans, Santos seems to have mastered the art of offering upscale cuisine without a hoity toity atmosphere. Diners at Please are made to feel at home by both the atmosphere and the staff, while their taste buds are given the treat of a lifetime. What can you expect at Please? Steelhead trout with salted kohlrabi, walnut and buckwheat dash. Berkshire pork with potato, pear and soubise. Enoki mushrooms with walnut, comte and vin jaune. Pumpkin “bubenspitzle” with herb pistou and pumpkin gut dashi. And that’s not even getting into their cocktails and desserts.
HEROINE
You never can tell where life will lead you. For instance, Karen Rose grew up outside of Washington D.C. and began her professional life as an engineer, but she wound up in Cincinnati writing crime thrillers and becoming an internationally bestselling author. Rose has become known for her Cincinnati Series, which follows a dark labyrinth of evildoing and detective work taking place in the town she has made her own. And now she has released the fourth book in the series, Every Dark Corner. In the novel, FBI agents Griffin “Decker” Davenport and Kate Coppola must work against time to save some missing children whose lives are in immediate danger. Of course, Davenport has already been shot and is only just coming out of a coma when the story begins, so he and his cohort Coppola aren’t exactly safe either. The whole thing plays out on the streets of Cincinnati, as depicted by a woman who really knows her way around them. A woman who also happens to really know her way around a gripping tale.
A SHELLFISHY TALE
Let’s face it—when seafood lovers start thinking about the best places to sink their teeth into a delectable lobster roll, Cincinnati has not historically been near the top of the list. But that began to change with the March arrival of Legal Lobster Bar. Dan Swormstedt grew up on the East Coast, where they know a thing or two about shellfish, and he first dreamed up the idea of a lobster spot in Cincinnati years ago. However, the time didn’t seem right until recently, when he finally found a space for his business on West Court Street, with a plan to at last bring a little bit of New England to the Midwest. Legal Lobster Bar will give its customers a choice of three different kinds of lobster rolls. They can either go for the time-tested Maine variety (with mayo), the Connecticut variation (with butter), or something closer to home: yes, a Cincinnati style lobster roll. In case you were wondering, that particular type introduces some sriracha into the equation for a distinctive touch. Swormstedt’s little piece of Bar Harbor in Cincinnati also will serve up shrimp rolls, crab rolls and even chickensalad rolls to fill out the options, among other items. The setting will evoke New England, too. Come hungry, but please leave your hip-waders outside.
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Folks who eat a handful of nuts five or more times a week are 29 percent less likely to die of heart disease than those who avoid nuts. —New England Journal of Medicine
Lighten up on joints Knee replacement surgeries increased by 120 percent over the past 10 years, with 73 percent more hip replacements during the same time span. You might think it’s due to the aging population, but these stats are from folks younger than 65. One reason: People weigh more than they did a generation ago. Other contributing factors include patients’ desires to remain active in their prime, significant improvements in product materials, and the development of cutting-edge surgical techniques. —American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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Workaholics, beware
Think someone is paying you a compliment when they describe you as a “workaholic”? Wrong. According to recently published research, a workaholic is someone with a psychological addiction. The study assessed 16,000 respondents and found that those who met the criteria for workaholism also met the criteria for other disorders, including anxiety, depression and obsessivecompulsive disorder. —Plos One
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Scoring Against Breast Cancer For this lifelong Bengals fan, a TriHealth event at Paul Brown Stadium was the bright spot in a tough year of treatment, made easier by her trihealth team.
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on the field with me were many of my doctors and nurses from TriHealth. Everyone who helped me through this experience was around me. It was a moment to celebrate.” —Carol Downing
From down on the field at Paul Brown Stadium, Bengals players look bigger. That’s one thing Carol Downing remembers thinking as she took part in a TriHealth breastcancer awareness event last October. “All my life, I’ve been a Bengals fan,” she says. “My parents have had season tickets since 1968, when the Bengals started. We would go to training camp and everything. I did it as a child, and I did it with my own son.” Not only did Carol spend time on the field watching warm-ups and the first part of the game against Cleveland, but she carried out the game ball. What did that mean to her? “It symbolized I was almost done. I could see the light at the end of the tunnel for treatment, which I didn’t finish until December 27, 2016. It was a challenging year.” Carol’s treatment journey started in late 2015 when, one morning after her shower, she performed a breast self-exam. To her surprise, she felt a lump. She called her primary care provider who saw her that same day. He thought the lump was suspicious, and arranged for her to have a mammogram the next day. Soon, she had an answer: It was cancer. Carol and her husband, Jerry, met with Ching Ho, M.D., a surgeon with TriHealth Cancer Institute. “At that point,” says Carol, “we didn’t yet know what type of breast cancer it was. Dr. Ho went over the preliminary information she had and the likely treatment. She spent over an hour with us, and was very gracious. She answered all our questions, no matter how many times she’s heard those questions before.” When all test results were in, Jason Jones, M.D., a medical oncologist with TriHealth Cancer Institute, explained to Carol and her husband her cancer diagnosis: human-epidermal-growth-factor receptor
Carol Downing (left), seen here with her nurse navigator, Mary Alliston, R.N., (center) and her surgeon, Ching Ho, M.D., (right), carried out the game ball for the Bengals during a TriHealth breast-cancer awareness event last October.
2 positive (HER2+), progesterone-receptor positive (PR+) and estrogen-receptor positive (ER+). Then he went through the treatment plan. “Dr. Jones is very approachable,” says Carol. “He understands where you’re at and explains things so you understand.” In January, Carol would begin a chemotherapy regimen known as TCHP, which she would have every three weeks. Carol’s breast cancer was an aggressive form of the disease in which cancerous cells grow and divide faster. This meant additional treatment with a drug called Herceptin. In May, she would have a lumpectomy. In July she would begin 30 rounds of radiation.
Treatment, explained “I’m a healthcare social worker,” says Carol, “so I understood the treatment plan better at first than Jerry, who works in information technology. He likes to fix things right away, and he couldn’t understand why they wanted to leave the cancer in my breast until May. Dr. Jones understood that concern and explained why we weren’t creating additional risk by leaving the cancer in place for four months.” During the chemo, which was given to help shrink the tumor before surgery, Carol lost her hair. Mid-March through May, the chemo became so difficult to tolerate that she had to take a leave of absence from work. “It was that rough,” she says. “But through it all, if I had a question or concern, Dr. Jones and his staff would always get right back to me. Dr. Jones never seemed in a rush—he was always in the moment. That was just amazing to me.” “I can’t say enough good things about
everyone at TriHealth,” she continues, reflecting on how she made it through such a challenging time. “The nurses at the treatment center kept me going. I actually looked forward to seeing them.” Another example of the personal care she received, she says, was after her lumpectomy as she was beginning radiation treatment. “When you’re transitioning to another provider,” she explains, “you meet with both doctors at the same time.” For Carol, one such visit was with her surgeon, Dr. Ho, and her radiation oncologist, Anton Khouri, M.D. “They both said, ‘There are no bad questions—ask away.’ That felt reassuring.” At follow-up meetings, Dr. Khouri was always ready to talk; always making sure Carol was doing OK. “I never had the feeling he was already thinking about his next patient,” she says. All through her treatment, Carol says she never felt like a patient. “I felt like they were all walking the path with me. I’d like them to know that they’re really making a difference.” Now that treatment is behind her, that afternoon on the field at Paul Brown Stadium has special meaning for Carol. “I was there with my husband, son, sister and mother,” she says. “And on the field with me were many of my doctors and nurses from TriHealth. Everyone who helped me through this experience was around me. It was a moment to celebrate.” To cap off the day, the Bengals beat the Browns 31 to 17. Afterward, Carol went out to dinner with her family. “We just enjoyed each other’s company. It makes you realize that all the stuff we worry about is really minutiae. What’s important is the people in your life.”
SCREENING IS VITAL IN THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER. please CONTACT TRIHEALTH CANCER INSTITUTE AT 513 853 1300 TO SCHEDULE A MAMMOGRAM. FOR more INFORMATION VISIT TRIHEALTH.COM/cancer. cincinnati HEALTH & LIFE | SPRING 2017
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In Case of Emergency: Quality Care with Compassion
Krissy Klausing, R.N., B.S.N., talks with a patient in the E.R.
If you live in northern Cincinnati, TriHealth Emergency Rooms have you covered.
In a medical emergency, there are two things most people want: the highest quality medical care, as soon as possible. TriHealth has taken that kernel of truth and built an emergency care system for residents of northern Cincinnati communities that is unmatched when it comes to quality, caring and expediency. “All of our physicians are board certi-
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fied in emergency medicine,” says Phillip Oblinger, M.D., Chief Clinical Officer for TriHealth’s northern Cincinnati emergency departments: Bethesda North Hospital, Bethesda Butler Hospital and Bethesda Arrow Springs. “That’s important. But what most sets TriHealth apart is teamwork. Physicians, nurses and ancillary staff all work together to create a seamless ap-
proach to getting emergency patients in and evaluated quickly.” Because ambulance professionals often are the first to see patients, TriHealth’s ERs have worked hard to build relationships with local EMS companies. “They know which indications we want them to call us in advance for,” says Kenneth Patton, D.O., Medical Director for the Bethesda North
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Left: James Schrichten, M.D., Medical Director for Bethesda Arrow Springs and Bethesda Butler emergency departments. Center: TriHealth nurses Mary Ann Niehaus O’Toole, R.N., M.S.N., C.E.N., and Stephanie Mackey, R.N., B.S.N., C.E.N., welcome ER patients. Right: (on left) Kenneth Patton, D.O, Medical Director for Bethesda North, and (on right) Phillip Oblinger, M.D., Chief Clinical Officer for TriHealth’s northern Cincinnati emergency departments.
emergency department. With advance notice of specific symptoms, the hospital can be ready with the appropriate tests or treatments upon the patient’s arrival. For example, with advance notice, as soon as patients with stroke symptoms arrive the medical staff can be ready to immediately send them for a CT scan to see whether damage to the brain has occurred and if there is any bleeding. Or, in the case of a suspected heart attack, staff could have the information ahead of time that helps them mobilize the catheterization lab team while the patient is still in the ambulance.
Emergency care close to home “High quality routine emergency care is provided quickly to patients right in their communities,” says Dr. Oblinger. “It’s nice to have an ER nearby—you can get care faster right down the street, and the wait is often shorter than at larger hospitals.” James Schrichten, M.D., Medical Director for the Bethesda Arrow Springs and Bethesda Butler Hospital emergency departments, agrees. “Patients are seen very quickly,” he says. “And the same group of emergency physicians works at all sites, so you receive the same excellent care in each of our emergency departments. If specialty care is required, you have the backup of the entire TriHealth system of care.” All TriHealth ERs offer full-service emergency care and stroke readiness services. Bethesda North has the additional designations of Level III Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center. It also treats more acute heart attacks than any hospital in
the region. Having this specialized facility in the TriHealth network makes that level of care easily available to patients who need it. Emergency patients who come to Bethesda Butler Hospital or Bethesda Arrow Springs and need specialty care can be evaluated and stabilized, then transferred seamlessly to Bethesda North. What makes such transfers seamless? TriHealth hospitals are all connected to the same electronic medical record network so patient information is immediately available to all TriHealth emergency personnel, as well as specialists and primary care physicians, regardless of their physical location. Any TriHealth treating physician can easily review a patient’s history, medications and imaging studies. When a consultation with a specialist is necessary, it can be facilitated quickly, even after hours, through the technology and phone apps in which TriHealth has invested that have built-in safety measures compliant with the privacy requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). “If a cardiologist is off duty, but needs to review an emergency EKG, we can send a picture of it right to the secure app on the physician’s phone,” says Dr. Oblinger. “Or if someone cut off a finger, we can send a photo to the hand surgeon.” In addition to a focus on quality and reducing time to treatment, TriHealth emergency care stands out for its commitment to creating the best possible experience for patients, given the circumstances. “No one wants to be in the emergency room,” says Dr. Oblinger. “It’s high stress for patients and their families. But we want to establish a relationship with them immedi-
ately to ease fear and anxiety in short order.” Toward that end, TriHealth has invested in working with an internationally renowned health care consulting company to create the best possible experience for patients, and to ensure excellent communication between physicians, hospital staff, patients and families. “In 35 years of medical practice, this is the first time I’ve been involved in a program like this,” says Dr. Oblinger. “TriHealth is actively creating a culture of patient- and family-centered care to support the best possible clinical outcomes.” Dr. Schrichten agrees. “We recognize that being in the ER is a very stressful situation,” he says. “We’ll do anything we can to make the patient and family comfortable. We treat our patients as we would want to be treated.”
Award-winning nurses Pointing out that an excellent patient experience starts with the nursing staff, Dr. Schrichten says: “Our nurses are extremely competent and caring. That makes our delivery of care excellent.” Bethesda Butler Hospital, Bethesda Arrow Springs and Bethesda North Hospital each have awardwinning nursing staffs. Recognitions include Nightingale awards, Greater Cincinnati Emergency Nurses Association awards, and Lantern awards, presented nationally by the Emergency Nurses Association. “We couldn’t do this calling without our nursing teams,” says Dr. Oblinger. “The awards our nurses have earned are a manifestation of their day-in and day-out dedication to patients and families. That’s how they win those awards.”
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TriHealth Teams Up With Xavier A recently signed 10-year agreement between the two organizations includes new education and wellness programs and the construction of a health and recreation center on the university’s campus.
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This affiliation is uniquely focused, like no other in the country, on caring for the whole person— mind, body and spirit.” —Mark C. Clement, TriHealth president & CEO Left: TriHealth President and CEO Mark C. Clement telling the media and VIP crowd what this new affiliation means to TriHealth. Above, left to right: Mark C. Clement, Michael Graham, S.J., president of Xavier University, and Robert Burger, M.D., head team physician and Medical Director for Xavier University athletics.
As any parent who has left a newly adult child at a college campus knows, health is a primary concern. You busy yourself hauling luggage, unpacking bedding and trying not to cry. Then, as you drive away, you think: I hope my child will be healthy and happy … and study hard. In the future, parents of Xavier University students will have one less worry. Student health care is set to reach new levels of quality and availability as a result of TriHealth’s recently announced affiliation with the university. “This is a landmark agreement for Xavier and for TriHealth,” says Michael Graham, S.J., president of the Jesuit university. “It will enable us to dramatically improve health and wellness facilities, and offer more opportunities for overall health-care services for our students, our employees and our student-athletes.” TriHealth and Xavier are teaming up to build a state-of-the-art health and recreation center on Xavier’s campus. The facility will be located on Cleneay Avenue and Musketeer Drive near the Cintas Center, and will be home to academic, recreational and clinical health and wellness programs. The affiliation will increase the availability of comprehensive primary care for students, faculty, staff and their families, and offer new programs designed to promote healthy lifestyles. For students in health and medical concentrations, including undergraduate pre-medicine and postgraduate health-services administration, it will create new learning opportunities, both in the
classroom and in medical settings. Additionally, TriHealth will build an expanded, multi-disciplinary sports-medicine team for Xavier student-athletes, with access to more specialized clinical care and support services. “This affiliation is uniquely focused, like no other in the country, on caring for the whole person—mind, body and spirit,” says Mark C. Clement, TriHealth president and CEO. “Whether it starts in the classroom, leads to a great performance on the court, drives positive behavioral changes or increases meaningful connections in the community, this affiliation will touch lives and transform people, not only on campus, but throughout the region and nation.” A team of Xavier faculty, staff and students, along with TriHealth leaders, clinicians and other advisors, has already begun working to develop the facility program and a schematic design for the new building. The project size and cost will be determined as part of that process. “We believe our affiliation will be transformational,” says Father Graham. “Together, we are developing a bold vision for how health and wellness will be integrated into the fabric of campus life, and we are excited to bring this vision to life over the next decade.” “We’re thrilled to partner with Xavier in this pioneering journey,” says Clement. “We look forward to the innovative work we will do together in the years ahead to improve health, revolutionize the delivery and financing of health care, and contribute to a more vibrant and thriving community.”
Highlights of the Affiliation Though the TriHealth-Xavier affiliation is expected to evolve over its 10-year term, initial benefits of the agreement will include: • Enhanced comprehensive primary care available on campus for Xavier students and employees. • Expanded and more specialized clinical care and support services to optimize long-term health and performance for student-athletes. • Advanced wellness programming to help lower costs and improve health and well-being for students and employees. • Additional educational opportunities for Xavier students, both in classrooms and at clinical placements. • Expanded employment and leadership opportunities for Xavier graduates in business, health care and the community. • New opportunities to collaborate on the healing ministry central to the Catholic Church.
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taking robotics to new heights
Patients benefit from the personalized approach of TriHealth surgeons, who are among the most experienced in the nation at robotic-assisted surgery.
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we’re really fortunate to have a lot of experience with roboticassisted surgery. it’s an advantage for our patients. Dr. Smith was an early adopter for robotics in cardiac surgery. as a result, trihealth became a training center for surgeons, both nationally and internationally.” —Erik Dunki-jacobs, m.d.
More than 12 years ago, J. Michael Smith, M.D., performed the first roboticassisted surgery at TriHealth. It was a coronary bypass procedure. “We were one of the first centers doing advanced cardiac surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System,” says Dr. Smith, Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital. “I had patients say to me, ‘Let me get this straight: You’re doing this but the Cleveland Clinic isn’t?’” Today, TriHealth is a national leader in robotic-assisted surgery, with seven da Vinci® Surgical Systems between Good Samaritan and Bethesda North hospitals. According to Intuitive Surgical, Inc., TriHealth is in the top 1 percent nationally when it comes to volume of procedures performed. In addition to heart procedures, TriHealth surgeons are using robotic technology to perform many complex procedures throughout the body, including the lungs, pancreas, esophagus, bladder, kidneys, colon and male/female reproductive organs and glands. “We’re really fortunate to have a lot of experience with robotic-assisted surgery,” says Erik Dunki-Jacobs, M.D., a surgical oncologist at TriHealth. “It’s an advantage for our patients. Dr. Smith was an early adopter for robotics in cardiac surgery. As a result, TriHealth became a training center for surgeons, both nationally and internationally.”
Providing the best surgical options What any patient wants when faced with potential surgery is to have the most appropriate procedure that will provide the best outcome. TriHealth offers robotics as part of a comprehensive toolkit of surgi-
cal options, and surgeons with extensive experience who can tailor the approach to each individual patient. Traditionally there are two approaches to surgery: open and minimally invasive. Open surgery, which involves an incision large enough to gain access to the operating field, allows surgeons to work inside the body with hand-held tools. Minimally invasive surgery, of which there are two types— laparoscopic and robotic-assisted—allows a surgeon to perform an operation through several, much smaller incisions. During a laparoscopic procedure, a surgeon will insert a camera and hand-held instruments through those small incisions (usually an inch or less), and perform the surgery with 2D vision. Robotic-assisted surgery is performed by a highly trained surgeon who uses a robotic system. Miniaturized medical instruments are inserted through very small incisions (about the size of a dime) and controlled by the surgeon via a console, located right next to the patient. Not only are the instruments wristed, allowing them to turn and maneuver with ease, but they also are able to bend far beyond the ability of the human hand. This gives the surgeon even more precise control than laparoscopic tools. One of the robotic arms holds a 3D camera, which sends high-definition, magnified images to a monitor, giving the surgeon a much better view than would be possible either with the human eye in open surgery or with the 2D imaging of laparoscopy. In addition, the robotic system manages the level of force applied by the surgeon and removes any random movements. “The visibility of the anatomy is unmatched,” says Thomas C. Maynard, M.D., Director, TriHealth Division of Hepato-Pan-
Opposite page, top left: Thomas C. Maynard, M.D., Director, TriHealth Division of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and the first in the region to offer minimally invasive pancreatic surgery. Top right and bottom left: TriHealth has invested in seven da Vinci® Surgical Systems, located at Good Samaritan Hospital and Bethesda North Hospital. Bottom right: Erik Dunki-Jacobs, M.D., a surgical oncologist at TriHealth, talks with a patient.
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procedures being performed at TriHealth using robotic-assisted technology that no other health system in greater Cincinnati is performing. A patient would have to travel to the Cleveland Clinic and beyond to have these procedures performed. And the number continues to grow.
specialties and sub-specialties performing a variety of procedures— a true multidisciplined robotics program.
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Left: Kathryn O’Keefe, M.D., a cardiothoracic surgeon at TriHealth Heart Institute. Right: J. Michael Smith, M.D., Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Join us for dinner on April 12 and hear how Hugh Herr, head of Biomechatronics at the MIT Media Lab, is creating bionic limbs that imitate the function of natural limbs. Proceeds will benefit the development of a Robotic Center of Excellence at Bethesda North. See page 47 for details.
creato-Biliary Surgery, and the first in the region to offer minimally invasive pancreatic surgery. “I’m able to dissect into tissue planes that I thought would be impossible. Not only is the visualization better than traditional 2D laparoscopy, but it’s far better than open surgery while wearing loupes [magnifying glasses]. I’d have to stand on my head to suture some of the tissue I’m able to suture with the robot.”
how patients benefit These features help surgeons perform complicated procedures that require
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What any patient wants when faced with potential surgery is to have the most appropriate procedure that will provide the best outcome. TriHealth offers robotics as part of a comprehensive toolkit of surgical options, and surgeons with extensive experience who can tailor the approach to each individual patient.
precise actions on very small targets. “Robotic-assisted surgery makes it possible to do some procedures in a minimally invasive way that otherwise would have to be done with open surgery,” says Dr. Dunki-Jacobs. “This is important because patients who have minimally invasive surgery have less blood loss, fewer wound complications, shorter hospital stays and less pain.” “Because patients have less pain,” says Kathryn O’Keefe, M.D., a cardiothoracic surgeon at TriHealth Heart Institute, “they use narcotics less. Overall, they recover and return to normal function in less time.”
For some patients, this can mean more than simply getting back to work and normal activities faster—it can mean being able to continue with vital treatment sooner. For example, some patients who have pancreatic cancer have a surgery called the Whipple procedure, which involves removing the head of the pancreas, the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine), a portion of the common bile duct, the gallbladder and sometimes part of the stomach. The treatment plan for most patients who have this surgery includes starting chemotherapy once they have recovered.
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The importance of experience Obviously, the more procedures a surgeon performs, the more skilled he or she becomes. This is especially critical for surgeons using robotics. “There’s a learning curve when using this technology,” says Erik Dunki-Jacobs, M.D., a surgical oncologist at TriHealth, “and we’re beyond the learning curve—we’re perfecting these procedures.” Thomas C. Maynard, M.D., Director of TriHealth’s Division of Hepato-PancreatoBiliary Surgery, agrees that there’s a learning curve. “That’s why it’s difficult to find a surgeon who can perform complex procedures like Whipples,” he says. “It takes commitment from the surgeon, the operating-room staff and the hospital in order to offer complex, minimally invasive procedures. I’ve committed myself to becoming proficient with the robot because I have seen the benefit to the patient.” Nationally there have been dramatically good results published for roboticassisted surgery. J. Michael Smith, M.D., chief of cardiac surgery at Good Samaritan Hospital and an international expert in robotic-assisted surgery, points out that any negative results published “have almost always had to do with the inexperience of the person or the team doing the procedure, and were not because the robots didn’t work. For centers doing a lot of these procedures, like TriHealth, the results are extraordinary.” That volume, proficiency and skill in robotic technology has earned Dr. Smith the recognition of his peers. Surgeons from around the world, most recently a team from Japan, come to observe Dr. Smith perform robotic-assisted heart procedures. Dr. Smith says, “The field of medicine is traditionally very collegial, creating an environment where surgeons are training to get better every day by learning from each other.”
“I predict that in time, we will see more patients who have a robotic Whipple procedure go on to get those treatments,” says Dr. Dunki-Jacobs, “and they’ll get them sooner because they have fewer complications from surgery and recover from it faster.” Some patients may see another benefit from having their surgery done with the assistance of robotics. “For lung cancer patients, there’s some evidence that the number of lymph nodes surgeons are able to remove using robotics is higher than open surgery,” says Dr. O’Keefe. “As a result, we can stage patients, or
discover the extent of their cancer, more accurately, and staging is the most important determiner of the best course of treatment.” At TriHealth, about 50 percent of Whipple procedures are performed with the aid of robotics. “And that will continue to increase,” says Dr. Dunki-Jacobs. Likewise, the esophagectomy procedure, which is done to remove a cancer of the lower esophagus, or tube that connects the mouth and stomach, is another highly complex cancer surgery. At TriHealth, it is being performed robotically for nearly all patients. “No other area hospitals are
doing either procedure robotically,” says Dr. Dunki-Jacobs. Thoracotomy is a procedure in which a surgeon cuts between two ribs to expose the chest for lung operations. It requires a 5- to 10-inch incision that extends from the front of the chest to the back, running just below the armpit, and cuts through multiple muscle layers. It also requires separation of the ribs, and in some cases removal of all or part of a rib. Recovery from this type of surgical incision is one of the most difficult. When surgeons use robotic-assisted surgery to access the lungs, this painful procedure can be avoided. Instead, surgeons reach the lungs through a few small incisions on the side of the body. At TriHealth, about half of patients having lung surgery don’t have to have a thoracotomy because their surgery can be performed robotically. “Nationwide, the average is 10 percent,” says Dr. O’Keefe. “The higher volume of patients we have has made us better robotic surgeons.” The precise movements and excellent view of the surgical field that the robotic system gives surgeons, coupled with fewer complications and easier recovery for patients, have made robotics an integral part of the TriHealth system of care. “There’s no question robotic-assisted surgery is going to be used increasingly,” says Dr. O’Keefe. “Surgeons and patients are noticing the benefits, and there’s a big push nationally to get more surgeons trained.” Experienced surgeons are key to a successful robotic-surgery program (see sidebar). But they’re not the only key: “You’re very reliant on your team with robotics,” says Dr. O’Keefe. “We’re lucky at TriHealth to have dedicated and highly skilled surgical assistants and team members. They’re very experienced with robotics and committed to excellence. I’m thankful for every one of them.” Compassionate patient-centered care is central to TriHealth’s mission. By offering a personalized, tailored approach to surgery, TriHealth’s highly trained surgeons—who are experienced in procedures from the routine to the highly complex—are following that mission, providing what’s best for each patient, each time.
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In the hands of a talented designer, a calm color scheme can make a dramatic statement.
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Pastel palette Sometimes, as they say, silence speaks louder than words. And when it comes to color, sometimes quiet, understated shades can make just as much of an impact as bold, highly saturated hues. Here, noted designer Ellie Cullman, co-author of The Detailed Interior, artfully demonstrates how a soft color palette—delicate blues and greens and ivories—can create visual drama throughout a home.
Reprinted with permission from The Detailed Interior by Elissa Cullman and Tracey Pruzan. Copyright © 2013. Published by The Monacelli Press.
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A subtle palette of sea foam green and periwinkle blue creates a welcome sense of serenity in the bedroom, the focal point of which is a stunning four-poster bed in a neutral tone. The embroidered linen curtains are unlined and hang from metal poles and rings, letting in lots of rejuvenating sunlight.
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Shades of fresh green punctuate the calm, predominantly white chef-style kitchen—from the Costa Esmerelda stone counters to the dinnerware, serving pieces and accessories.
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In the heart of picturesque Texas Hill Country lies Fredericksburg, a small city with a unique German flavor that has long been a favorite of in-the-know weekenders from Austin and San Antonio. Fortunately for the rest of the country, the secret is out. Fredericksburg has earned a well-deserved national reputation thanks to its rustic charm, vibrant arts community, eclectic dining scene, myriad shopping opportunities, and nearby award-winning wineries and state parks. Fredericksburg was founded in 1846 as part of a string of German settlements established in Texas as it shifted from a republic to the 28th state. The immigrants modeled the town after those they’d left behind— complete with a long, wide Hauptstrasse (Main Street) and Marktplatz, a town square at its center. Today, Marktplatz serves as the site of Fredericksburg’s many concerts and festivals, including Oktoberfest. And the traditional beer gardens and German bakeries on 19th-century Main Street now sit alongside scores of trendy shops and restaurants. Shopping, in fact, has become one of the main attractions in the city, which boasts more than 150 purveyors of antiques, artwork, home decor, handmade jewelry, women’s fashion and much more.
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Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, about 20 miles north of Fredericksburg, is an ideal locale to watch the sun set and stargaze.
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This page, the Austin Street Retreat, a collection of five private suites, dates back to the mid19th century. Opposite, from left, Cabernet Grill specializes in upscale Hill Country cuisine. The barrel room at Grape Creek Vineyards serves as the setting for an intimate wine tasting experience.
In between shops and refueling stops, be sure to take a cultural break and visit the National Museum of the Pacific War, located in town because Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, leader of the Pacific Fleet in World War II, was born and raised here.The fascinating museum, located on a six-acre site, features an impressive collection of Allied and Japanese aircrafts, tanks, guns and other artifacts made famous during the Pacific War campaigns. For local history, drop by the Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center, just one block off Main Street, where you can watch a 10-minute movie about the town and pick up a free map of historic sites. Whether or not you’re a wine lover, you’ll want to experience at least one of the 15 wineries scattered along U.S. Highway 290, dubbed Fredericksburg Wine Road, an area reminiscent of the wine-growing regions of central Italy and the Rhone Valley in France. For a taste of Tuscany in Texas, head to the family-ownedand-operated Grape Creek Vineyards, where a limestone bell tower greets you at the edge of the road, beckoning you to turn onto the gravel drive and wind your way up the hill until you reach the sun-drenched villa at the top. Sample a few of Grape Creek’s award-winning wines out on the stone patio and watch the sun set over the Montepulciano vines. Hop aboard the tram for a tour through the vineyards and the state-of-the-art production complex, where you’ll visit the crush pad and tank room to see where it all happens. The next stop is the barrel room and cellar, where you’ll have an opportunity to taste and contrast the flavors and aromas of wine aging in three different oak barrels. If you find yourself not wanting to stray too far from this Tuscan retreat at the end of your tour, there are dozens of 34
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accommodations in Fredericksburg—from quaint bed-andbreakfasts to national chain properties. One of the most photographed is the Austin Street Retreat, a luxurious collection of five log-and-limestone suites nestled one block off Main Street in the National Historic District. Premium appointments here include private terraces, fine linens, custom-designed bedding and whirlpool tubs. Ask to stay in Kristin or Maria if you’d like to be in one of the original homesteads from 1867. Those looking to really step back in time may enjoy the elegantly rustic lodging at Cotton Gin Village, where tin ceilings, wood-burning fireplaces, stone and timber walls, and sitting porches complete with rocking chairs set the mood for kicking off your boots and relaxing with a glass of Texas wine. The Village is comprised of seven individual log cabins built in the late 19th century and imported from Tennessee and Kentucky. But don’t worry; all of the accommodations offer modern conveniences including a whirpool bath, microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker. The cabins surround a stone courtyard with a lush garden and koi pond, where an evening under the stars is often accompanied by live music. Even if you don’t stay at the Cotton Gin, you will want to reserve a table at its acclaimed Cabernet Grill restaurant, which specializes in upscale Hill Country cuisine courtesy of owner and executive chef Ross Burtwell. Signature dishes such as pecan-crusted crab cakes and oak smoked pork tenderloin share the menu with certified Angus beef, fresh seafood and wild game, ensuring there’s something to cure every craving. And there’s a wine to accompany it. Burtwell has assembled the largest “all Texas” wine list in the
nation, with more than 75 selections. After a day or two of shopping, dining and imbibing, it’s probably time to explore a few of the popular outdoor attractions and activities in the Fredericksburg area. About 20 miles north of town lies Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, a perfect place to watch the sun set and stargaze. Legend has it that the Tonkawa Indians named this 425-foot pink granite dome, believing a Spanish conquistador cast a spell on it, making magical ghost fires glow at the top. (Indeed, it does seem to glow from within at twilight.) Wildseed Farms, which claims to be the largest working wildseed farm in the United States, is about seven miles east of Fredericksburg. (Lady Bird Johnson was a friend of the family and frequent visitor.) Various flower fields are in bloom throughout the growing season—from March to November. You can pick your own bouquet here as well as explore the walking trails, take photographs and purchase seeds for planting at home. And if you haven’t done enough shopping or sipping, there’s a gift shop and the Brewbonnet Biergarten on site. Wrap up your trip to Texas Hill Country with a leisurely drive along the Willow City Loop, 13 miles of country road winding its way through canyons carved by picturesque Coal Creek. The rugged terrain is awe-inspiring any time of the year, but it’s particularly gorgeous during the spring wildflower season when the hillsides and low-lying meadows are ablaze with the brilliant colors of a multitude of wildflower varieties. Just don’t walk through the privately owned fields or pick any flowers—that’s what Wildseed Farms is for!
Wine lover or not, you’ll want to visit at least one winery along the scenic Fredericksburg Wine Road.
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Bold, colorful and fresh, salads are reborn for spring.
days Spring is here. You know what that means. It’s time to put away the crockpot, set aside the soup and chili recipes, and start focusing on salads. Not only are salads an ideal meal option as the weather warms, but they also provide a host of health benefits. In fact, experts say that having salad every day may be one of the healthiest eating habits you can adopt—and one of the simplest. Salads are a super-convenient way to incorporate more fiber, fruit and vegetables into your daily diet, ultimately helping to promote weight control, higher levels of disease-fighting antioxidants in the blood and a lower risk of cancer. On the following pages you’ll find salads to satisfy any craving or suit any menu—from light lunch or starter salads to a protein-rich main dish salad. And, best of all, none require the purchase of iceberg lettuce! No, the recipes we’ve chosen are rich with lively, interesting ingredients that you may not have thought about adding to salad—persimmons, poppy seeds, pomegranate. So read on, assemble a shopping list and hit the produce aisle in your favorite grocery store. It’s time to start spinning, tearing, slicing—and enjoying! Reprinted with permission from Williams-Sonoma’s Salad of the Day: 365 Recipes for Every Day of the Year. Recipes by Georgeanne Brennan. Photography by Erin Kunkel. © 2012 by Weldon Owen Inc. and Williams-Sonoma Inc.
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endive salad with persimmons & pomegranate Serves 4 n ž cup pistachios n 4 heads red or white Belgian endive n 1 large pomegranate n 2 Fuyu persimmons n Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon n 1 tsp. champagne vinegar n Salt and freshly ground pepper n ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil n 8 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
In a small dry frying pan, toast the pistachios over medium-low heat, stirring, until fragrant and starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Pour onto a plate to cool, then chop coarsely and set aside.
To make the vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest and juice, and vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly until the dressing is smooth.
Trim the ends from the endive, separate the leaves, and place in a large bowl. Seed the pomegranate and pat the seeds dry. Using a mandoline or a very sharp knife, slice the persimmons into thin slices.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss. Season with additional salt and pepper and serve.
Add the pomegranate seeds, persimmons, cheese and pistachios to the endive leaves.
Look for the Fuyu variety of persimmons, which are sweet and firm, and easy to cut very thin. Any salty or tangy cheese will do; try using fresh goat cheese or ricotta salata in place of the feta.
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fresh strawberry & spinach salad Serves 6 n ¼ cup pecans n ¼ cup rice vinegar n 2 Tbs. sugar n 2 tsp. poppy seeds n ½ tsp. dry mustard n Salt and freshly ground pepper n ¾ cup grapeseed oil n 6 cups baby spinach leaves n 2 cups strawberries, hulled and halved
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In a dry frying pan, toast the pecans over mediumlow heat, stirring, until fragrant and starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Pour onto a plate to cool, then coarsely chop and set aside.
In a large bowl, toss together the spinach, strawberries and pecans. Add half of the vinaigrette and toss gently to coat. Add more vinaigrette as needed (you may not need all of it), and serve.
To make the vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, poppy seeds, dry mustard, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Add the oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly until the dressing is well blended.
It is easy to love this popular combination. Light and delicious, it is best prepared when strawberries are at their early-summer peak. The dressing is slightly sweet, and the poppy seeds and chopped pecans add nice texture. Goat cheese, ricotta salata or feta cheese would make a great addition.
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n 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar n 1½ Tbs. chopped fresh thyme n 1 ½ Tbs. chopped fresh marjoram n 1½ Tbs. Dijon mustard n 2 large cloves garlic, minced n S alt and freshly ground pepper n ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil n 1 flank steak, about 1½ lbs. and 1–1½ inches thick n 1 red onion, cut into wedges n 1 large head romaine lettuce, leaves torn into bite-sized pieces n 2 –3 tomatoes, preferably heirloom, cut into wedges, plus a handful of mixed cherry tomatoes, halved
To make the vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, thyme, marjoram, mustard, garlic, and ¾ tsp. each salt and pepper. Add the oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly until the vinaigrette is well blended. Place the steak in a shallow dish. Pour half of the vinaigrette over the steak and turn to coat both sides. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate the remaining vinaigrette. Remove the steak from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for direct-heat cooking over high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade, reserving the marinade, and grill the steak, turning once or twice and brushing with the reserved marinade for up to 5 minutes before the steak is done, until nicely charred and cooked to your liking, 10–12 minutes total for medium-rare. Let the steak rest for 5–10 minutes. While the steak is resting, place the onion wedges on the grill and cook until softened and nicely grill-marked, about 5 minutes. Thinly slice the steak across the grain, reserving any juices that accumulate. Toss the lettuce with the reserved vinaigrette, and divide among individual plates. Top with the steak, onion wedges and tomatoes. Drizzle the steak with the meat juices and serve. Flank steak is a great choice for salads, as it is full flavored but must be tenderized by thin-slicing across the grain—letting you toss it easily with other ingredients. Look for cherry tomatoes in mixed sizes and colors for visual interest.
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What’s the Best Credit Card?
Your preference of plastic depends on your priorities.
CASH BACK? FREQUENT FLYER MILES? Low interest rate? No annual fee? The factors that are most important to you should determine which credit card(s) you have in your wallet. Here we present top choices in seven categories with guidance from Nick Clements, co-founder of magnifymoney.com and author of the e-book Secrets from an Ex-Banker: How to Crush Credit Card Debt.
You refuse to pay an annual fee. Chase Freedom has no annual fee and gives you 5% back (capped at $1,500) in categories that change quarterly; introductory annual percentage rate (APR) is 0% for 15 months. Discover it Card charges no annual fee and gives you 5% back (capped at $1,500) in categories that change quarterly; introductory APR is 0% for 14 months; no foreign transaction fees.
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YOU CARRY A BALANCE AND NEED A LOW FIXED-INTEREST RATE. Priority Platinum Card from Peninsula Credit Union has an APR of 6.75% to 14.99% (depending on credit worthiness), with no fees, transparent terms, and a 2.49% APR for the first nine months. Visa Gold Card by Educators offers a 6.75% APR (current prime rate + 3%) with no fees and very transparent terms.
YOU WANT TO TRANSFER LARGE BALANCES TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A LOW APR FOR A LIMITED TIME. Chase Slate has no balance transfer fees and a 0% rate good for 15 months. After the introductory period, the APR can range from 15.49% to 24.24%. Santander Sphere Credit Card is offering a 0% rate for two years, but there’s lots of fine print and a 4% balance transfer fee. After the introductory period, the APR could be 13.49% to 25.49%.
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Beware: If you miss the payoff date, a high interest rate will kick in. And some cards will charge you retroactively from the first day of the transfer. If you don’t think you can pay the balance off on time, find a card whose higher interest rate will kick in only on the time accrued after the payoff date.
YOU WANT CASH BACK, AND YOU WANT IT TO BE EASY. Citi Double Cash Card offers a straightforward 2% return on all purchases if you pay on time each month. Plus, there is no annual fee or limit on how much you can get back. The variable APR ranges from 13.49% to 23.49%.
YOU WANT TO MAXIMIZE YOUR FREQUENT FLYER MILES. The good news here is that bonus miles are often available as introductory promotions. But with perks come high APRs, so be sure to pay your balance off or keep it low. Capital One Venture Rewards has no annual fee for the first year and gives you two miles per dollar on every purchase. There’s also a onetime bonus of 40,000 miles if you qualify. Your rewards don’t expire, there are no blackout dates and you can use your miles for any flight or hotel stay, as well as car rentals, cruises and more. Another plus: no foreign-transaction fees. The APR varies: 13.49% to 23.49%.
Chase Sapphire Preferred has no annual fee for the first year and gives you two miles per dollar on dining and travel; one mile on other purchases. There’s a one-time bonus of 50,000 miles if you qualify, and there are no foreign transaction fees. Redeem your miles through Chase Ultimate Rewards and there are no blackouts or restrictions, and the trip cancellation/ interruption insurance and other travel perks are included. Variable APR is currently 16.49% to 23.49%. Note: Credit card offerings and rates change frequently, so check with the lenders for the most up-to-date information. Our descriptions are not endorsements, nor is this intended to be a comprehensive listing of lender offerings.
Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature Card also offers 2% back and no annual fee or rewards limit, but earnings must go into a Fidelity account, which you can put toward retirement (IRA) or college (529) savings. The current variable APR is 14.49%.
YOU’RE A COLLEGE STUDENT OR THE PARENT OF ONE. Discover it for Students has no annual fee and gives 1% cash back— up to 5% on rotating categories—but read the fine print. The APR ranges from 13.49% to 22.49%. Journey Student Credit Card by Capital One has no annual fee, gives 1% cash back (1.25% if you pay on time each month) and has very transparent terms. There’s fraud coverage, but a high APR (variable 20.49%).
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Arnold’s Bar and Grill The city’s oldest bar, featuring traditional American comfort food and a wide beer selection, 210 E. 8th St., 513.421.6234
bar food with a European influence, 1211 Vine St., 513.834.8670 Melt ecletic cafe Vegetarian restaurant specializing in sandwiches and meat substitutes, 4165 Hamilton Ave., 513.681.6358
T Vs, 5955 Boymel Dr., Fair field, 513.874.1992 The Rookwood Bar and Restaurant Burgers, pasta and other traditional American classics, 1077 Celestial St., 513.421.5555
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse Handcrafted burgers and deep-dish pizzas with beers brewed onsite, 11700 Princeton Pike, Unit J1A, 513.671.1805
Metropole Contemporar y dishes cooked in a wood-burning fireplace, 609 Walnut St., 513.578.6660
the rust y bucket Relaxed, family-friendly neighborhood tavern, Liberty Center, 7524 Bales St., Liberty Township, 513.463.2600
Bra zenhead Irish Pub Three floors of dining and entertainment with an extensive beer menu, 5650 Tylersville Rd., Mason, 513.229.0809
Mitchell’s Fish Market Specializing in off-theboat-fresh fish, 9456 Water Front Dr., West Chester, 513.779.5292
Ryan’s tavern Authentic Irish pub and gathering place situated in a restored 1890s building, 241 High St., Hamilton, 513.737.2200
Charley’s ste akery Se r ving qu ality Philly ste ak s for more th an 25 ye ars, L ibe r ty Ce nte r, 7100 Foundr y Row, L ibe r ty Town s hip, 513.755.1626
northstar cafe Hearty, healthy American fare with a renowned brunch ser vice, Liberty Center, 7610 Sloan Way, Liberty Township, 513.759.0033
Salazar Casual contemporar y American fare with farm-inspired lunch and dinner menus, 1401 Republic St., 513.621.7000
The cheesecake factory Inventive American cuisine with an extensive desser t menu focusing on cheesecake, Liber ty Center, 7612 Blake St., Liber ty Township, 513.755.2761
Orchids at Palm Court Contemporar y American food at Hilton’s well-established fine-dining restaurant, 35 West Fifth St., 513.421.9100
Senate Restaurant Casual contemporar y American eater y specializing in upscale hot dogs, 1212 Vine St., 513.421.2020
The Eagle food and beer hall Southern comfort food and beer hall, 1342 Vine St., 513.802.5007
the original Montgomery Inn Cincy staple well-known for its BBQ ribs, 9440 Montgomer y Rd., Montgomer y, 513.791.3482
Skyline Chili It’s a Cincy staple, famous for its chili ser ved as Cheese Coneys and 3-Ways, multiple locations including 10792 Montgomer y Rd., 513.489.4404
flip Side Burger & bar Burger, shake and craft beer concept featuring Ohio grass-fed beef and free-range chicken, Liber ty Center, 7622 Blake St., Liber ty Township, 513.777.6328
Palace Restaurant Inventive fine-dining establishment located inside the historic Cincinnatian Hotel, 601 Vine St., 513.381.3000
Slatts Relaxed neighborhood pub with plenty of plasma T Vs for watching the game, 4858 Cooper Rd., Blue Ash, 513.791.2223
Paxton’s Grill Relaxed, friendly spot housed in one of Loveland’s oldest buildings, 126 W. Loveland Ave., Loveland, 513.583.1717
STone Creek Dining Company A varied menu of sandwiches, salads, seafood and steaks, multiple locations including 9386 Montgomer y Rd., Montgomer y, 513.489.1444 and 6200 Muhlhauser Rd., West Chester, 513.942.2100
The Golden Lamb Comfort food that may just be worth the half-hour trek to Lebanon, 27 S. Broadway, 513.932.5065 Holy Grail Tavern & Grille Lively sports bar with casual fare and drink menu, 161 Joe Nuxhall Way, 513.621.2222 Incline Public House Upscale pub food including NYC-style pizzas ser ved against a stunning view of the city, 2601 W. 8th St., 513.251.3000 J. Austin’s riverbank cafe Southern-style specialties like grilled catfish and shrimp po-boys, 102 Main St., Hamilton, 513.795.7640 Krueger’s Tavern Contemporar y American
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pies & pints Authentic craft piz za and beer establishment featuring bar food, Liberty Center, 7621 Gibson St., Liberty Township, 513.755.7437 The Presidents Room Eclectic menu that blends contemporar y American, Italian and German flavors, 812 Race St., 513.721.2260 Red Roost tavern Contemporar y American fare with organic, farm-to-table ingredients, 151 W. 5th St., 513.579.1234 rick’s Tavern & Grille Friendly neighborhood drinker y ser ving up pub grub amid 50 flat-screen
Tano bistro & Catering Contemporar y bistro in historic Loveland, featuring fresh ingredients and a menu that changes with the seasons, 204 W. Loveland Ave., 513.683.8266 Terry’s Turf Club Laid-back burger joint with large portions and vegetarian options, 4618 Eastern Ave., 513.533.4222 Tom + Chee Specializes in tomato soup and grilled cheese, multiple locations including 9328 Union
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Centre Blvd., West Chester, 513.860.0638 W.G. Kitchen & bar Neighborhood bistro and retail wine shop where you can buy a bottle to take home, 3371 Princeton Rd., Hamilton, 513.887.9463 The Wildflower cafe Farm-to-table fare ser ved in a converted centur y-old farmhouse, 207 E. Main St., Mason, 513.492.7514 Zbgb Gourmet burgers ser ved on artisan buns made in-house, 1438 Race St., 513.744.9242
BBQ
Midwest Best BBQ & Creamery BBQ joint and ice cream parlor launched by the popular local BBQ sauce and rub company, 7832 Glendale-Milford Rd., Camp Dennison, 513.965.9000 Montgomery Inn boathouse Ribs, burgers and other BBQ specialties, 925 Riverside Dr., 513.721.7427 smoQ Southern BBQ soul food cooked low and slow, including ribs, brisket and pulled pork, 275 Pictoria Dr., Springdale, 513.671.7667
French
Jean-Robert’s Table Exquisite French cuisine with a weekly changing lunch menu, 713 Vine St., 513.621.4777 Taste of Belgium Waffles and crepes (both sweet and savor y) at this local favorite, multiple locations including 1133 Vine St., 513.381.4607
Greek/Mediterranean
Abigail Street Inventive cuisine with cheese menu and wine on tap in a trendy but casual setting, 1214 Vine St., 513.421.4040 Durum Grill Small, casual gyro eater y loved by the locals, 4764 Cornell Rd., 513.489.4777 Palomino Offering a mix of Mediterranean and contemporar y American cuisine with a view of Fountain Square, 505 Vine St., 513.381.1300 Phoenician Taverna Mediterranean cuisine in a trendy but casual setting, 7944 S. Mason Montgomer y Rd., Mason, 513.770.0027 Raya’s Lebanese Mediterranean food, specializing in kabobs and gyros, 801 Elm St., 513.421.0049 Zula Eclectic menu of Greek tapas dishes and extensive wine and craft beer lists, 1400 Race St., 513.744.9852
Italian
Boca French and Italian dishes, NYC-style pizzas and a gluten-free menu, 114 E. 6th St., 513.542.2022 Brio Tuscan grille Ser ving high-quality steaks, housemade pasta and flatbreads prepared in an authentic Italian oven, Liber ty Center, 7600 Gibson St., Liber ty Township, 513.759.4500 Bravo Cucina italiana Upscale-casual chain ser ving Italian classics with a twist amid Romanruin decor, multiple locations including 5045 Deer field Blvd., Mason, 513.234.7900 and 9436 Water front Dr., West Chester, 513.759.9398
El Pueblo Authentic Mexican fare made from secret family recipes, 4270 Hunt Rd., Blue Ash, 513.791.4405 Jefferson Social Upscale Mexican fare with extensive cocktail weekend, 101 E. Freedom Way, 513.381.2623 Ma zunte Taqueria Mexicana Casual Mexican eater y with trendy, festive decor, 5207 Madison Rd., 513.785.0000 Nada Trendy Mexican cantina ser ving creative cock tails and modern twists on traditional south-of-the-border favorites, 600 Walnut St., 513.721.6232 qdoba Casual Mexican grill featuring fresh, handcrafted meals, 2721 Edmonson Rd., 513.351.2269; Liberty Center, 7100 Foundr y Row, Liberty Township, 513.755.0486; Mason, 5030 Deer field Blvd., 513.770.0301; Blue Ash, 9749 Kenwood Rd., 513.984.2629; Florence, 7683 Mall Rd., Florence, KY, 859.647.0296
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37 coal-fired Pizza An artisan pizzeria that fuses rustic Italian traditions with the smoky flavors of the U.S. Southwest, 9321 Montgomer y Rd., Montgomer y, 513.834.5460; Xavier, 3701 Montgomer y Rd., 513.834.5460 Dewey’s Pizza Specialty pizza pies with seasonal menu, multiple locations including 7663 Cox Ln., West Chester, 513.759.6777 Goodfellas Pizzeria Pizzeria with large slices and late-night hours, 1211 Main St., 513.381.3625 LaRosa’s Pizzeria Casual pizza joint ser ving the area for more than 60 years, multiple locations Richards Pizza Local chain ser ving up pies since 1955, multiple locations including the original at 417 Main St., Hamilton, 513.894.3296 Sbarro Casual eater y ser ving up New York-style piz za and pastas, Liberty Center, 7100 Foundr y Row, Liberty Township, 512.443.8300
Steak House
Bistro on Elm Located within the Millennium Hotel Cincinnati, this bright spot offers steaks, seafood and pasta, 150 W. 5th St., 513.352.2189 Carlo & Johnny Another winner from Jeff Ruby ser ving prime steaks, seafood options and bountiful sides in an elegant space that was once a stagecoach stop, 9769 Montgomer y Rd., 513.936.8600 Celestial Steakhouse Upscale steak house and seafood restaurant with an impressive view, 1071 Celestial St., 513.241.4455 Jag’s steak & Seafood Sur f and tur f is ser ved in the dining room or the high-energy piano bar, 5980 West Chester Rd., West Chester Township, 513.860.5353 Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse Reser vations highly
recommended at this high-end steak house, 700 Walnut St., Ste. 206, 513.784.1200 McCormick & Schmick’s Steak house and seafood with extensive bar menu and tapas options, 21 E. 5th St., 513.721.9339 Moerlein Lager House Fine-dining establishment and artifact-adorned beer bar with a wonder ful view of the river, 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, 513.421.2337 Morton’s The Steakhouse Popular steak house and seafood restaurant overlooking Fountain Square, 441 Vine St., 513.621.3111 Parkers Blue Ash tavern Elegantly rustic restaurant known for its prime rib and award-winning wine list, 4200 Cooper Rd., Blue Ash, 513.891.8300 THe Precinct The original Jeff Ruby’s location features fine steaks and seafood in a turn-of-thecentur y setting, 311 Delta Ave., 513.321.5454 Prime 47 Upscale menu featuring prime cuts and a wine vault, 580 Walnut St., 513.579.0720 Rodizio grill Bra zilian steakhouse ser ving up succulent meats and authentic sides, Liber ty Center, 7630 Gibson St., Liber ty Township, 513.777.4777 Tony’s of Cincinnati Huge portions of prime beef and the freshest seafood (salad and potato included) are the hallmarks of this steak house from Tony Ricci, 12110 Montgomer y Rd., 513.677.1993
SUSHI/ASIAN FARE
Asian Paradise Asian fusion restaurant and lounge offering popular happy-hour specials, 9521 Fields Ertel Rd., Loveland, 513.239.8881 bibibop Healthy Korean meals that include quality proteins, vegetables, gluten-free grains and Asian sauces, Liberty Center, 7616 Blake St., Liberty Township, 513.310.6615 crave Sushi bar that also features a selection of casual American fare, 175 Joe Nuxhall Way, Ste. 125, 513.241.8600 fusian Sushi bar with create-your-own rolls, fresh juices and healthy side dishes, 600 Vine St., 513.421.7646 Ka ze Trendy sushi and Japanese gastropub featuring a beer garden, 1400 Vine St., 513.898.7991 Kona grill Innovative exotic entrees, awardwinning sushi and fresh fish, 7524 Gibson St., Liberty Center Mall, Liberty Township, 513.322.5860 Lords Sushi Fresh Japanese and Korean fare, 6679 Dixie Hwy., Fair field, 513.870.0067 Quán Hapa Asian fusion and gastropub with trendy setting, 1331 Vine St., 513.421.7826
Thai
Mango Tree Thai & Sushi Casual eater y ser ving fresh, authentic Thai cuisine and sushi, 7229 Wooster Pike, 513.271.0809
Nicola’s Ristorante Italian cuisine featuring fresh pastas and an extensive wine list, 1420 Sycamore St., 513.721.6200 Pitrelli’s A true mom-and-pop dining experience with cuisine from several regions of Italy, 404 2nd Ave., Mason, 513.770.0122 Primavista Traditional Italian entrees with wine menu and a view of the city, 810 Matson Pl., 513.251.6467 Sotto Trendy Italian restaurant ser ving small plates and handmade pastas, 118 E. 6th St., 513.977.6886 Via Vite Casual dining of stone-fired pizza and fresh pastas with alfresco courtyard seating, 520 Vine St., 513.721.8483
Me xican
Bakersfield Authentic Mexican street food with extensive tequila and whiskey menus, 1213 Vine St., 513.579.0446 Chuy’s Eclectic Tex-Mex eater y featuring handmade tortillas, 7980 Hosbrook Rd., 513.793.2489
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The Good Samaritans’ 33rd Annual Gala— Under the Big Top—raised $524,000 to benefit the Good Samaritan Hospital Faculty Medical Center for Pregnancy and Women’s Health. The Faculty Medical Center is the primary outpatient training center for the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program. It is also the primary provider of health care for the Medicaid, underinsured and uninsured patients in our community who are most affected by poor birth outcomes and infant mortality. Proceeds will renovate the Faculty Medical Center to create an efficient space that will improve patient outcomes and enhance the Residency Program experience. Funds will also provide annual support to the Good Samaritan Free Health Center and Medical Education Research Fund. More than 670 supporters of Good Samaritan
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3 Hospital Foundation “stepped right up” to celebrate this achievement at the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati, enjoying cocktails and a gourmet dinner. After dinner, guests donned blinking top hats and light-up rings to dance to the music of Lt. Dan’s New Legs from Columbus. In addition to dancing, guests were treated to skee ball, face painting, a wine bottle ring toss, cotton candy, bourbon tasting, a palm reader and more. A Green Screen Photography Booth let guests capture moments of this spectacular evening! Generous underwriting and sponsorship donations had a significant impact on the fundraising success for this annual event. Good Samaritan Hospital Medical and Dental Staff underwrote the musical entertainment, and TriHealth, Inc. underwrote the hors d’oeuvres and dinner. Corporate sponsors included: Fifth Third Bank, Phillips Supply Co., SC Ministry Foundation, and Seven Hills Anesthesia. The Good Samaritans is a dedicated volunteer organization of Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation and includes members with ties to the medical and business communities. The Good Samaritans have raised $7.8 million in their history. This year’s Gala Chairman was Donna Lambers, M.D., and her CoChairman was Kristin Coppage, M.D. They worked diligently with other Gala committee volunteers and with physician champion David Dhanraj, M.D.
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All listings are from left to right 1. D avid Coppage, Kristin Coppage, M.D., Mary Clement, Mark C. Clement, David Dhanraj, M.D., Melanie Dhanraj 2. S eated: Paul Reis, Lois Reis, Kristina Neyer, Dan Neyer, Donna Broderick. Standing: Charles Rinehart, Annie Rinehart, Amanda Kladakis, John Kladakis, Joe Broderick 3. S eated: Steve Spaulding, Vicki Spaulding, Renita Homan, Rich Homan, Maggie Robertshaw. Standing: Lisa Bitter, Dean Bitter, Dave Robertshaw
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{ be there } DRESSED TO KILL: JAPANESE ARMS & ARMOR, now-May 7.
NOW-MAY 7 Get set for an exhibition that gives the phrase “the art of war” a whole new meaning when DRESSED TO KILL: JAPANESE ARMS & ARMOR hits the Cincinnati Art Museum. Focusing on the Japanese samurai of the 16th to 19th centuries, the show features 130 items that include not only the costumes and weaponry sported by the samurai of the period, but also battle prints, paintings, banners and more. For the full lowdown on this captivating bit of history, go to cincinnatiartmuseum.org/art/exhibitions/ upcoming-exhibitions/dressed-to-kill/
NOW-june 9 anne frank: a history for today, an exhibition at the Center for Holocaust & Humanity Education, tells the life story of Anne Frank and her family alongside the history of the Nazi Party's rise to power. Excerpts from Anne's candid diary and photographs of the Frank family and other occupants of the Secret Annex add a compelling personal perspective to the historical events of the time. See more exhibition details at http:// www.holocaustandhumanity.org/ MARCH 9-APRIL 2 Just because there are a couple of Shakespearean actors involved, it doesn’t have to be high drama. LEADING LADIES is an off-the-wall comedy about a pair of actors having a tough time making a living playing Shakespeare’s works, who end up performing in lodges in Amish Pennsylvania. When they resort 46
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to dressing in drag in order to scam an ailing lady out of her fortune, things really start getting crazy. At the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts. More at cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com/ccpa/ CurrentSeason.aspx
MARCH 21-26 You haven’t really seen a magic performance until you’ve encountered THE ILLUSIONISTS. There’s a reason their show has captivated crowds all over the world. You’ll see an escape artist who puts Houdini to shame, a mentalist who can read your mind like an open book, amazing acts of levitation, sleight of hand and more. This magic troupe has an ultra-modern approach but still pays homage to old-school arts of illusion. Presented by TriHealth. For more, go to cincinnatiarts.org/events/detail/ illusionists MARCH 31 If you’ve ever longed for
a chance to explore the motivations of an artist while admiring their work in person, the Cincinnati Art Museum has got you covered via DIALOGUES WITH ARTISTS. Both Radha Lakshmi and Molly Donnermeyer will be on hand to talk about what pushes them to pursue their art, and to offer the inside scoop on how they create everything from mandala art to drawings and sculpture. Find out more at cincinnatiartmuseum.org/events-programs/ events-list/2017-03-31-dialogues-with-artists
APRIL 3 It isn’t every day that you get the chance to celebrate two separate Cincinnati
institutions at the same time. But that’s exactly what will happen when you turn up for the FINDLAY MARKET OPENING DAY PARADE. Everybody knows that Ohio’s oldest public market is the ideal place for fresh, locally sourced food, but when the Findlay’s parade float makes its way from the market to Great American Ballpark to celebrate the start of another Cincinnati Reds season, it’s a win/win proposition. Learn more at findlaymarket.org/events/ reds-opening-day-parade
APRIL 4-23 If there were ever a place for a “can-do” attitude, it’s at the Weston Art Gallery’s CANSTRUCTION competition. Local teams go head to head as each one attempts to create the most impressive large-scale sculpture possible. But there’s one catch that keeps the whole thing really interesting: Each sculpture must be composed exclusively from canned and/ or packaged foods. There’s a good cause involved too. At the end of the event, all the materials are broken down and given away to the Freestore Foodbank. For details: cincinnatiarts.org/weston-art-gallery/ exhibitions/detail/canstruction-2017 APRIL 8 At the EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA hosted by the Germania Society of Cincinnati, visitors can really get into the spirit of the traditional holiday festivities and then some. No Easter fun-fest would be complete without an egg toss, of course, but there’s also a bunny-hop race
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(don’t forget to bring along your own sack for hopping), a raffle, face painting and a photo opportunity with the Easter bunny himself (or is it herself?). Get the full lowdown on all the Easter action by visiting local.cincinnati.com/ calendar/calendarbyvenue.asp?VenueID=91
april 12 Mark your calendar for the 16th annual bethesda lyceum, a premier social event that will stimulate both your mind and your appetite. Following a reception and dinner, enjoy the TriHealthsponsored presentation: “Technology and the Human Spirit: Merging Body and Machine.” The speaker will be Hugh Herr, a climbing prodigy who had both lower legs amputated after being caught in a blizzard. He has since become a leader at creating bionic limbs that imitate the function of natural limbs, including prosthetic feet that have made it possible for him to climb again—at a level more advanced than before the accident. Dubbed the “Leader of the Bionic Age” by TIME magazine, Dr. Herr is head of Biomechatronics at the MIT Media Lab, and Director of the Herr Institute for Human Rehabilitation in Cambridge, MA. Proceeds will benefit the development of a Robotic Center of Excellence at Bethesda North Hospital. Details at https://www. bethesdafoundation.com/events/bethesdaLYCEUM/ APRIL 18 As one of the greatest living violinists on the planet, ITZHAK PERLMAN has a mastery over his instrument that’s both technically jaw-dropping and profoundly moving. To be in his presence when he starts to play is a rarefied privilege, no matter what the repertoire may be. But when Perlman tackles the works of Mendelssohn, Bruch, and Dvorák with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra on hand, it’s a once-
in-a-lifetime thing. More at cincinnatiarts.org/ events/detail/itzhak-perlman
MAy 12-14 There’s something for
APRIL 28 Watching a great jazz player like bassist CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE lead his trio is like witnessing a conversation between three people who are all speaking at once, but everybody understands exactly what’s going on. If you’re in attendance when McBride and company hit the stage at Xavier University, you’ll witness the work of a jazz giant who has played with everyone from Herbie Hancock to Sting over the last couple of decades. You’ll also catch three musicians creating improvisational art right before your eyes and ears. See xavier.edu/musicseries/ mcbride.cfm for more.
just about everyone at the APPALACHIAN FESTIVAL, happening for the 48th time over Mother’s Day weekend at Coney Island amusement park. Organized by the Appalachian Community Development Association, this popular event is designed to encourage an appreciation for Appalachian culture and heritage. A visit to the festival will give you a chance to enjoy traditional clog dances, bluegrass bands, storytellers, crafters and food vendors. Don’t miss the Living History Village, where you can learn about flint knapping (making tools from stones); tomahawk skills; soap, butter and dye making, and more. Details at http://www. appalachianfestival.org/
MAY 6-June 11 ERMA BOMBECK:
MAY 19 Anybody who has ever spent any
AT WIT’S END is a play that takes a fascinating look at one of America’s most beloved humorists. Bombeck made millions smile by poking fun at a topic she knew intimately: the plight of the American housewife. She started writing her legendary column At Wit’s End in 1964, and that’s exactly where this play by Allison and Margaret Engel picks up. At the Thompson Shelterhouse. More at: cincyplay.com/index. php?option=com_production&id=117
MAY 7 With an average of 36,000
participants and 100,000 spectators, the FLYING PIG MARATHON is one of the biggest marathon events in the country. Its iconography goes back to the 1800s, when livestock boats would deliver pigs to the city. During Cincinnati’s bicentennial, a designer made flying pigs a part of his riverfront plan, and the pigs subsequently became the mascot of the race. And hey, it’s for charity! Get the whole story and register online at flyingpigmarathon.com
time at all listening to GARRISON KEILLOR on his legendary radio program, A Prairie Home Companion, knows what a gift he has for taking the quirky but humble goings-on of his fellow Midwesterners and making them into tales full of humor and sharp observations of human nature. When he makes his appearance at the Aronoff Center, Keillor may be leaving his program behind, but he’ll undoubtedly be bringing plenty of stories along with him. Learn more at cincinnatiarts. org/events/detail/garrison-keillor
MAY 27-29 Fifth Street from Vine
to Sentinel will become one big outdoor celebration when the TASTE OF CINCINNATI festival comes to town. Not only will there be food from some of the city’s best eateries, but you’ll also be able to catch live music on multiple stages. This event’s wall-to-wall party atmosphere is bound to make you wish that walking down the street was like this every day of the year. Many more details can be found by visiting tasteofcincinnati.com
Send event listings to: Cincinnati Health & Life, 110 Summit Ave., Montvale, NJ 07645; or email editor@wainscotmedia.com. Listings must be received two months before the event and must include a phone number/website that will be published.
TASTE OF CINCINNATI: May 27-29.
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA: Hosted by the Germania Society of Cincinnati, April 8.
ITZHAK PERLMAN: Presented by Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, April 18.
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Perfect for snacking, This fuzzy little green bean is a healthy Handful—and fun to eat too. If you’ve ever eaten at a Japanese restaurant, you’ve likely sampled edamame (pronounced eh-dah-MA-may). These young green soybeans are typically served in their fuzzy pod, steamed and sprinkled with coarse salt, and are eaten by dragging the pod between the teeth, releasing the beans. The nutty, buttery flavor and somewhat crunchy texture make edamame a popular snack or appetizer, but the beans are also low in calories, high in protein and fiber, and incredibly easy to prepare at home.
Power Up One cup of unshelled edamame rings in at just 190 calories and yields a hefty eight grams of fiber. Edamame are a complete protein (meaning they contain all nine essential amino acids), boasting 17 grams a cup—about as much as three eggs. They also offer plenty of folate, manganese and vitamin K, and are a good source of copper, phosphorous, magnesium, thiamin and iron. And, per the American Institute for Cancer Research, edamame contain a healthy variety of phytochemicals that may be beneficial in preventing and fighting cancer. So munch away!
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the bag. The fresh variety lasts only a day or two in the fridge. Once cooked, the pods can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a few days. Frozen edamame, on the other hand, will keep in the freezer for about a year. To prepare, boil fresh pods for four to five minutes, drain and immerse in an ice bath to stop the cooking. (You don’t want them to get mushy!) Frozen pods have been pre-cooked and only need to be reheated by boiling for two to three minutes. Sprinkle pods with coarse salt and, if you’d like, other spices such as garlic or cayenne. Another alternative: Remove the beans from the pods (gently squeeze with your fingers to release them) and incorporate into your
favorite dips, salads and stir-fries. Some folks prefer to steam edamame, which is the way they are prepared in many Asian restaurants—purists argue this method retains more nutrients. To steam, place a steamer basket into a large saucepan and fill the pan with about an inch of water, making certain that the water does not touch the basket. Bring the water to a boil and place the edamame in the basket. Cover with a lid and steam until tender, about two minutes for frozen edamame and four minutes for fresh. Another option: Edamame can be shelled and roasted (350°F for 30 to 40 minutes) with olive oil, salt and pepper.
Did You Know? The word Edamame comes from the Japanese words eda (branch or stem) and mame (beans), translating to “beans on a branch” or “stem beans” (the beans were often sold while still attached to their stems). Although edamame have been enjoyed in East Asian countries for more than seven centuries, they didn’t become popular in the United States until the 1980s when a TV miniseries, Shogun, brought about a boom in Japanese food and culture, according to the book History of Edamame, Green Vegetable Soybeans, and Vegetable-Type Soybeans. And the word edamame didn’t appear in the Merriam-Webster dictionary until 2008.
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