August 2014

Molly Wellmann, The Queen City’s “Queen of the Cocktail”

Dear Visitor:

On behalf of the citizens of Cincinnati, I am honored to invite you to our great city.

Cincinnati has invested billions of dollars in recent downtown and river-front development, including the historic Over-the-Rhine neighbor-hood and The Banks entertainment district.

Summer is an especially great time to visit our city. Cincinnati is host to several music festivals including Bunbury, Buckle Up and Macy’s Music Fest, representing a wide diversity of musical styles.

Key Magazine Cincinnati is a great resource for learning about the many attractions we have to offer. With world-class museums and theaters, one of the top five zoos in the nation, touring Broadway productions, incredible architecture, and an array of festivals throughout the year, Cincinnati has something for everyone to enjoy.

Cincinnati will soon play host to the 2015 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, adding to the list of high-profile, large events that have called our city home. We are honored to welcome thousands of convention visitors to our city each year, and know that your decision to visit the Queen City will not leave you disappointed.

I am confident you will enjoy your stay in Cincinnati. Please enjoy our hospitality, sample our many amenities and have a wonderful time. We are glad you’re here!

Sincerely,

Mayor John CranleyCity of Cincinnati

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The first thing you’ll likely notice about the vivacious Molly Wellmann is that she loves cocktails and bars and mixing drinks

and people socializing over spirits, preferably concocted from her rich imagination.

In Greater Cincinnati, Molly Wellmann is bar tender/owner par excellence. She owns several bars where the focus is entirely on adult beverages. In fact, she has turned the BYOB standard on its head, encouraging BYOF (bring your own food) in some of her drinking establishments.

She got her start in the bar biz at a tender age, she laughs. “As kids, my cousins and I used to go around at our family’s adult parties and steal the olives out of the martinis, so that’s where I got my start.”

Now, more than a decade later, her favorite cocktail is a slightly dirty Beefeater martini on the rocks, made with two bar spoons of vermouth, two bar spoons of olive juice, and three olives. “It’s my family’s drink, for generations, and it’s just an excellent martini,” she stated.

Her love of those gin-soaked olives led to a career as a “mixologist,” studying spirits and cocktails and flavors that meld well in making mixed drinks.

Today, Wellmann owns, or has a stake, in four locations where the focus is adult beverages. Neon’s in Over the Rhine is known as OTR’s back

patio. A huge courtyard with umbrella tables and chairs, grills and the like, where even your dog is welcome, as long as the pooch is a sociable type. Along with the bar, you’ll find an extensive selection of craft beers on tap, many of them local and of excellent quality.

Also in OTR is Japp’s since 1879, on Main at 12th Street. “Japp’s since 1879 is a great place to meet and socialize and just have fun,” she said.

Another of Wellmann’s establishments is the Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar, at 629 Main Street in Mainstrasse Village, in Covington (three minutes from downtown Cincinnati’s Fountain Square). As one might imagine, this bar celebrates whiskey, of-fering more than 350 varieties of American whiskey products, including rye whiskey, white dog whiskey and moonshine-type spirits.

Soon, Wellmann will open Myrtle’s Pub House, her newest bar, located at Woodburn and Myrtle in East Walnut Hills. “Myrtle’s is going to be a place where people in this area can gather and socialize—a neighborhood bar where everybody’s welcome. We’re looking forward to being a gather-ing place and Myrtle’s is just the perfect location,” she said.

All Wellmann’s bars have a friendly atmo-sphere, in part because of the personnel.

Cover photo provided by Jaime Koller Photography

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Bar maven got her start stealing olives at cocktail parties

Molly Wellmann…..the Queen City’s “Queen” of the Cocktail

ART BEYOND BOUNDARIES GALLERY1410 Main St.Cincinnati, OH 45202513-421-8726Say It Loud featuring Michael Todd: 7/10-9/15Second Sunday on Main: 8/10

BELTERRA CASINO AND HOTEL777 Belterra DriveFlorence, Indiana 47020812-427-7777A Tribute to the King Starring Shawn Klush: 8/1-8/2Blood, Sweat & Tears: 8/16Terry Fator: 8/30

BOGART’S2621 Vine St.Cincinnati, OH 45219513-872-8801Neon Splash Paint Party-Color is Creation Tour: 8/1Hellzapoppin Sideshow: 8/8One More Time- A Tribute to Daft Punk: 8/9Stephen Marley: 8/12The ultimate Johnny Cash Tribute Feat Terry Lee Goffee 8/15Chevelle: 8/16DigiTour 2014-Jack and Jack: 8/19Tesla: 8/20Jesse McCartney: 8/23Crowd Surf America Tour Featuring Chiodos & bless-thefall: 8/26

CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM953 Eden Park DriveCincinnati, OH 45202513-721-2787 (ARTS)Cincinnati Silver: 1788-1940: 6/14-9/7Cries in the Night: German Expressionist Prints Around

World War I: 6/21-8/17Building Pictures: Architectural Photographs by Édouard Baldus: 7/19-10/26Conversations around American Gothic: 8/30-11/16

CINCINNATI BALLET COMPANY1555 Central ParkwayCincinnati, OH 45214513-621-5219No performances in August

CINCINNATI CHAMBER ORCHESTRA105 West 4th St.Suite 314Cincinnati, OH 45202513-723-1182CCO Summer Series at Burnet Woods: 8/7

CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER1301 Western Ave.Cincinnati, OH 45203513-287-7000Diana, A Celebration: 2/14-8/17Treasures in Black & White: Historic Photographs of Cincinnati: 4/25-10/12Cincinnati under the Sea: 6/14-10/26

CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY719 Race StreetCincinnati, OH 45202513-381-2273The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged): 7/25-8/16

CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA1241 Elm StreetCincinnati, OH 45202General Information: 513-

621-1919 or Box Office: 513-381-3300Lumenocity: 8/1-8/3

CINCINNATI ZOO3400 Vine StreetCincinnati, OH 45220513-281-4700Cheetah Run 5K Run/Walk: 8/31

CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER44 E. 6th St.Cincinnati, OH 45202513-345-8400Buildering: Misbehaving the City: 3/1-8/18Michael Sailstorfer: Every Piece is a New Problem: 3/29-9/14Shall I Tell You the Secret of the Whole World? Painting, Parody & Disguise: 3/29-9/14

FUNNY BONE COMEDY CLUB1 Levee WayNewport, Kentucky 41071859-957-2000Tony Rock: 7/31-8/3Jim Breuer: 8/6Jo Koy: 8/8-8/11Fatty & Skinny: 8/13Tommy Davidson: 8/14-8/17Bret Ernst: 8/21-8/24George Lopez: 8/27Mark Viera: 8/25-8/31

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CINCINNATI ZOO3400 Vine Street

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GO BANANAS COMEDY CLUB8410 Market Place LaneCincinnati, OH 45242513-984-9288Erin Jackson: 7/31-8/3Dan Soder: 8/7-8/10Chad Daniels: 8/14-8/17Saleem: 8/21-8/24Nick Griffin: 8/28-8/31

HOLLYWOOD CASINO777 Hollywood Blvd.Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025888-274-6797Pauly Shore: 8/1

HORSESHOE CASINO1000 Broadway StCincinnati, OH 45202513-252-0777Boston: 8/17Trace Adkins: 8/28

KROHN CONSERVATORY1501 Eden Park DriveCincinnati, OH 45202513-421-4086The Edible Landscape: 7/4-8/24

MUSIC HALL1241 Elm St.Cincinnati, OH 45202513-621-2787 (ARTS)Stop the Violence-One Night to Shine: 8/29

NATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD FREEDOM CENTER50 E. Freedom WayCincinnati, OH 45202513-333-7739)International Freedom Conductor Award: 8/23

NEWPORT AQUARIUM1 Aquarium WayNewport, KY 41071Shark Week: 8/10-8/17

RIVERBEND MUSIC CENTER6295 Kellogg AveCincinnati, OH 45230(513) 232-6220One Republic with The Script and American Authors: 8/5Toby Keith with Colt Ford and Krystal Keith: : 8/8Panic! At the Disco with Walk the Moon: 8/12Chicago and REO Speedwagon with Tim Stop: 8/13Drake vs. Lil Wayne: 8/15David Gray: 8/16Rockstar Energy uproar Festival: 8/17Kings of Leon: 8/22

TAFT MUSEUM OF ART 316 Pike St.Cincinnati, OH 45202513-241-0343America’s Eden: Thomas Cole

and The Voyage of Life: 6/13-9/14Kehinde Wiley: Memling: 7/11-10/5

TAFT THEATER317 E. 5th St.Cincinnati, OH 45202513-232-6220Eric Johnson: 8/53 Doors Down: 8/7Steely Dan: 8/12Rusted Root: 8/17Gin Blossoms: 8/20The Polyphonic Spree: 8/21

U.S. BANK ARENA100 BroadwayCincinnati, OH 45202513-421-4111Austin Mahone: 8/27

WESTON ART GALLERY650 Walnut St.Cincinnati, OH 45202513-977-4165Todd Slaughter: American Primitives: 6/20-8/24

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Cincy Blues FestSawyer Point705 East Pete Rose WayCincinnati, OH8/1-8/2

Glenn Miller OrchestraConey Island6201 Kellogg Ave.Cincinnati, OH8/3

Great Inland Seafood FestivalBanks of the Ohio River in Newport, KY8/14-8/17

Job FairSharonville Convention Center11355 Chester RoadCincinnati, OH8/15

Tribute to Elvis Rock ‘n RollConey Island6201 Kellogg Ave.Cincinnati, OH8/16

2014 25th Annual A Gourmet SensationDuke Energy Convention Center525 Elm StreetCincinnati, OH8/23

The Fifth Annual Cincinnati Brew Ha-HaSawyer Point705 East Pete Rose WayCincinnati, OH8/26-8/27

Cruise A PaloozaConey Island6201 Kellogg Ave.Cincinnati, OH8/30

BaconFest CincinnatiConey Island6201 Kellogg Ave.Cincinnati, OH8/30

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Visitors to Greater Cincinnati may not find a better voice for this area’s dining and

entertainment options than the folks at Cincinnati midtown Spring Hill Suites. The Marriott property over-looks Cincinnati’s downtown skyline from north of the city, located at 610 Eden Park Drive.

GM Mike Houle has an extraordi-nary approach to promoting Greater Cincinnati and all it offers to his guests at Spring Hill Suites. He sees his front-desk personnel as con-cierges for the hotel, and here’s what he says about that: “We really like all our guests to have a good idea of the city—and we use all our resources, such as Key magazine, to help educate (our front desk personnel) on the city and all the great things we have to offer here in Cincinnati. Guests want to know first-hand, and we want our front-desk personnel to be able to say ‘hey, I’ve been there,’ to be able to talk from experience.”

Houle does more than might be expected to assure his personnel have the experience. “We like to send our front-desk team out to local attractions, like lunch at the Horseshoe casino, or a trip to the Art Museum in Eden Park, or the restaurants in Mt. Adams, so they know what they are talking about.”

Management at the Midtown property has put together special sheets for guests wanting to take advantage of the sights, shopping and eateries in Greater Cincinnati. A sheet of nearby restaurants features 30 options, with phone numbers, ad-dresses and types of food. A similar sheet exists for shopping areas, with 10 areas listed. And there is a “Cincy Eats” sheet that highlights local, hometown favorites such as Skyline Chili, Graeter’s ice cream, Montgomery Inn ribs and more. “We do that little extra to help make the stay of our guests’ more enjoyable,” he said.

As for the suites at Spring Hill, each is at least 20 percent larger than a typical hotel room. Plus, each has a fold-out sofa for added sleeping space, making it easier for a family to fit in a suite in comfort.

The breakfast at Spring Hill is included in the room cost, and Houle stated it’s a better breakfast than most hotels offer. “Weekdays, the breakfast includes fresh fruit, meats, cheeses, ham and eggs, sausage, things like that,” he said. In fact, in July of last year, Spring Hill upgraded its breakfast of-fering across the whole chain, and Houle says his guests love the change.

Spring Hill’s Midtown location features a pool with a handicapped lift for getting in and out of the water. Next to the pool area is a fitness center, and individual machines are equipped with TV screens. There is a small market next to the front desk for those you may need a personal item, want a quick snack or a beverage. Also, there is a bar in the lobby area, serving guests in the evenings from 5 to 11 p.m.

See you at Spring Hill Suites Midtown!

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Spring Hill Suites prime location overlooks downtown Cincinnati

From left, Brandi Auckerman and Elizabeth Massie, part of Spring Hill Suites front desk concierge team.

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Artists can be a quirky lot. Creative im-pulses often place the artist on a path that veers away from the ones most traveled.

Nowhere is the less traveled path more notable than on the walls of Art Beyond Boundaries gallery at 1410 Main Street in Cincinnati’s Over the Rhine enclave.

The gallery is devoted to artists with disabilities that have nothing to do with the creative process. The disabilities can be physical or cognitive, ac-cording to J. H. “Jymi” Bolden, gallery director and curator. “What we display here on these walls is ability, not disability. These artists (on display) have talents every bit as compelling as other artists, but they have been shut out of the mainstream art venues for reasons that have nothing to do with their creative abilities,” he said.

The gallery has been a showcase for the artists Bolden describes for more than a decade, and has weathered the Great Recession as well as the sputtering economic times on both sides of that 2008 meltdown. “The economy really doesn’t matter where art is concerned,” Bolden stated. “If art reaches out to you, and touches you, speaks to you, then you want to possess it, and the state of the economy is of no significance.”

Currently a show entitled “Say It Loud” is being exhibited at the gallery. The artists featured are: Ricky Michaels, Michael Todd and Kelvin Poole. The show runs into September, and draws patrons

of the arts from the tri-state area (Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana), as well as regionally and nationally, and even internationally.

As the current Say It Loud exhibition illus-trates, the art found at Art Beyond Boundaries is eclectic and diverse. “The artists whose works are displayed here bring the perspectives of their experience to these walls,” said Bolden, himself a practicing creative photographer with a degree in fine arts from the Art Academy of Cincinnati.

Primarily, patrons who visit the gallery will find collections of paintings that carry messages as well as graphics. Some of the compositions are conventional flat art with 3-dimensional aspects incorporated as part of the graphics. Paintings are done in oils and acrylics. The paintings include several with strong, vibrant colors and a diverse palette. There is a Picasso-inspired quality to some pieces in the exhibit, and a wonderful random intricacy to other pieces in the show.

“Really, we can talk of the pieces in the exhibit and describe them and all the rest. But the experi-ence of the gallery is worth seeking out,” Bolden said. He encourages everyone who visits the city to put Art Beyond Boundaries on the list of must-visit stops, because there is nothing to substitute for seeing the actual art and experiencing the totality of the exhibition now on display. Call for gallery hours at 513-421-8726.

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Art Beyond Boundaries worthy tributary of mainstream venues

Art Beyond Boundaries Gallery in Cincinnati’s OTR

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August is THE month to visit Palomino Restaurant & Bar overlooking Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati.

Why? Because there are summertime specials you can enjoy all month long, according to Nelson Castillo, GM at Palomino. He related three deals in place for those who visit Palomino during August.

“We wanted to create excitement for the summer, so we have the $10 lunch special for all our guests,” he said. The $10 luncheon special includes these choices: the bianco pizza; the salsic-cia fresca pizza; the pollo e spinaci pizza; any soup and salad combination; and the pasta with soup or salad combination, which must be accompanied by the purchase of any beverage. The $10 lunch special will spill over into September as well.

The “Play of the Day” Happy Hour is another summertime deal at Palomino. Anytime the Cincin-nati Reds play a home game, head to the Palomino lounge and enjoy $2 draft beer, $4 bloody Marys, and $5 artisan pepperoni pizzas all day. The spe-cial game-day pricing is available before, during and after the games, and the lounge at Palomino is a great gathering place for socializing. So game-day, head to Palomino’s lounge.

A third opportunity to enjoy a great deal at Palomino is Greater Cincinnati’s summer Restaurant Week. The week is August 11-17, and participating eateries generally offer a special meal deal. Palomino has taken that deal to a higher level, according to Castillo. “We wanted to make our offering something really special, really top notch. So we included a diner’s choice of a glass of house wine or draft beer to the fixed-price 3-course meal. And also, we created a special Chef

Selection menu with a variety of entrée items on it, so that our guests can pick from a variety of meals rather than just one or two,” he said.

The Chef Selection menu includes two steak features, along with seafood and other options. Palomino has raised the bar even farther for Restaurant Week by featuring USDA prime steaks. One is an 8-ounce New York strip with creamed spinach and herb-roasted redskin potatoes. The second is a 12-ounce rib-eye, lightly blackened, and served with Yukon mashed potatoes, caramel-ized onions and mushrooms.

The Palomino Restaurant Week entry is a knockout, based on what we at Key magazine know about this annual event in Greater Cincinnati. Combined with the $10 lunch special and the Play of the Day Happy Hour, visitors and area residents alike have three delicious ways to experience one of Cincinnati’s finest fine-dining restaurants for less.

You can learn more about Palomino specials and other happenings on Facebook social media or check out the full menu at www.palomino.com.

Savor summer with Palomino “Save & Taste” offers

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If you knew a sure-fire way to slim down to a more attractive weight, would you go for it? Those answering “Yes” need to read about

Figure Weight Loss, located here in the Greater Cincinnati area.

The Figure Weight Loss program is physician-supervised, non-surgical, scientifically based, and individualized to your body, your metabolism, and your situation, according to Greg Weckenbrock, M.D.

Weckenbrock is the medical doctor who heads the Figure Weight Loss practice, which is dedicated to helping people lose weight. The practice was founded in 1999, and has helped thousands of people with weight issues to achieve their goals of losing weight and keeping the weight off.

About the Figure Weight Loss approach, Dr. Weckenbrock said: “Our physician-supervised program is comprehensive and proven to help our patients achieve healthy and sustainable weight loss. Our success rate is very high, and the gratify-ing aspect for me and more importantly for our patients is that they keep the weight off, resulting in improved health, energy, attitude, appearance and self-image.”

On social media sites such as Google®, testimonials of people who have gone through the program clearly show the proven and very nearly universal success rate of the Figure Weight Loss program. Dr. Weckenbrock urged those interested in weight loss to check such sites and see what people are saying about Figure Weight Loss.

How does the program work? The start-ing point is a medical assessment by a medical professional, then a physician, who will counsel the patient on any medical concerns, and if neces-sary, prescribe the appropriate medication. The patient’s BMI (body mass index) is used to qualify each patient for the program, and goals are set based on the BMI calculation. Doctors help each patient establish sensible, appropriate and obtain-able goals of weight loss.

Beyond the assessment, the cornerstone of the weight loss program is education. Doctors and staff educate patients on how to eat, what to eat, and when to eat. Each patient receives a lifestyle

evaluation, and from that benchmark data, an activ-ity/exercise program is established. There are no crash diets, no program-supplied foods to buy, and no gimmicky dietary supplements or wonder drugs promising easy weight loss.

“Our weight-loss program is based on sound medical principles, making each individualized program safe and effective for the patient. And our approach is affordable, since it is based on monthly consultations that run for three to six months in most cases,” Dr. Weckenbrock said. “Patients ap-preciate the affordability. Also, they appreciate the sustainability based on lifestyle adjustments rather than having to be involved in expensive programs that seemingly, or literally, never end.”

For more information about Figure Weight Loss, go to www.figureweightloss.com or call 859-371-4555. Offices are located at 157 Barnwood Drive in Edgewood, Kentucky, about 10 minutes from downtown Cincinnati via expressway.

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Symphony Hotel & Restaurant210 W. 14th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202(513)721-3353The Symphony Hotel and Restaurant offers a Happy Hour on Wednesdays from 5pm-7pm, featuring live music until 10pm. On Friday and Saturday, you can enjoy a delicious 5-course gourmet meal until 10pm. The Lounge/Bar is known as a great place to go for a pre-concert dinner before Music Hall performances, plus it offers live jazz, wine and bourbon flights, craft cocktails, and a rooftop deck until midnight. Sundays you will find a brunch complete with all the classic dishes plus espresso and morning bar from 10am-1:30pm. Reservations are highly sug-gested, but walk-ins are welcome if available.

A Tavola Bar and Trattoria1220 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202513-246-0192A Tavola serves up hand made, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, great wines, craft beer, and craft cocktails. Open for dinner Monday through Friday, lunch and dinner Saturdays, Sundays open from 3pm. No reservations; take out available.

Abigail Street1214 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202513-421-4040Wine bar, mediterranean food, tapas. Abigail Street offers everything from chorizo stuffed dates and grilled octopus to lamb sliders and crispy pork belly. Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, no reservations.

Bakersfield OTR213 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202513- 579-0446Bakersfield throws down Mexican-influenced street fare with a focus on tacos, tequilas, and whiskeys. Their tequila, whiskeys, and beers range from super premium to super afford-able. With the restaurant being so close to the Bluegrass State, their whiskeys are American whiskeys, or bourbons from Kentucky. There is also a limited wine selection. Menu fea-tures 8 varieties of tacos, tortas, salads, and of course, chips and salsa. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

The Eagle OTR1342 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45217513-802-5007American food and bar, perfect for a date night or just hanging with friends. Known for their Fried Chicken Sandwich, The Eagle offers good, American food at great prices. Open Monday through Friday for dinner, weekends opening at 11am. No reservations.

Kaze400 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202513-898-7991Kaze is a a Japanese sushi bar, GastroPub, and beer garden in the heart of the Gateway Quarter of Over the Rhine. Menu offers daily specials as well as soups, salads, sushi, pork buns, a variety of entrees, and specialty cock-tails. Open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner, Sundays dinner only. Reservations accepted.

Lavomatic1211 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202513-621-1999Lavomatic Café offers a New American menu in a stylish urban setting featuring historic Rookwood Pottery Co. tiles in a modern inter-pretation from their shotgun style, first-floor dining room to their rooftop terrace. Come enjoy the perfect mix of OTR tradition, cre-ative atmosphere and culinary joy. Open Wednesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Reservations accepted.

Nicola’s Ristorante1420 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH 45202513-721-6200Fine dining Italian restaurant with a warm and accommodating atmostphere. Open Monday through Saturday for dinner, reservations encouraged.

Salazar1401 Republic St, Cincinnati, OH 45202513-621-7000Salazar celebrates the changing of the sea-sons with a farm-inspired menu that’s cre-ative and refined, yet playful and approach-able.

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Dusmesh Indian Restaurant944 Ludlow Ave,, Cincinnati, OH 45220513-221-8900Dusmesh Indian Restaurant presents a wide selection of Indian haute cuisine made from the finest and freshest ingredients. Their menu offers a welcome change from the ordi-nary that is not only pleasing to the palate, but a healthy alternative as well, owing largely to the use of a variety of vegetables and lean-er meats. They offer delicious North Indian specialties seasoned to one’s taste -whether mild, moderate or hot, a great variety to which they invite you to enjoy. BYOB. Daily lunch buffet, open every night for dinner. Reservations available.

Elephant Walk170 W McMillan St., Cincinnati, OH 45219513-709-8241Serving up Ethiopian/Eritrean and Indian food, Elephant Walk offers injera, curries and other Indian food daily for lunch and dinner.

Montgomery Inn Three locations: 9440 Montgomery Rd., Montgomery, OH 45242, 513-791-3482; 925 Riverside Dr., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, 513-721-7427; and 400 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017, 859-344-5333Cincinnati’s famous rib joint! They have loca-tions in downtown Montgomery and Ft. Mitchell, KY, and their Boathouse location is right on the Ohio river. Their ribs and chicken are served with Montgomery Inn’s world-

renowned barbecue sauce and famous Saratoga chips. Reservations highly recom-mended.

Palomino505 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202513-381-1300A vibrant “urban Italian” restaurant, bar and rotisserie famous for its style, hardwood fired Mediterranean cooking and versatile, imagina-tive menu. Palomino caters to all the cravings of the city. Open for dinner daily, and for lunch Monday through Saturday. Reservations recommended.

Nada600 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH 45202513-721-NADAIngredient-driven, contemporary Mexican cui-sine. Located downtown next to the Aronoff Center for the Arts, perfect for before-theater dining. Open Monday through Friday for lunch and all week for dinner. Reservations highly recommended.

Crave175 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202513-241-8600Crave offers vibrant, American cuisine and sushi, perfect for any occasion. With a loca-tion right across from Great American Ball Park, it’s a great place to grab dinner before the game or drinks and apps afterwards. They also have Sunday brunch. Open Monday through Friday for lunch, and every night for dinner. Reservations available.

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Barresi’s4111 Webster Ave., Deer Park, OH 45236 513-793-2540 .A treasure and a local landmark, Barresi’s is beloved by its patrons for its authentic Italian cuisine: a blend of tastes from the southern olive oil region near Calabria, and the northern city of Genoa. The extensive menu offers something for every palate, from traditional Italian pastas, a delicious variety of fresh sea-food, to signature veal and beef entrees. Generous portions satisfy even the heartiest of appetites and every meal is accompanied by our famous Zeppoles. Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, 5:00pm-10:00pm; reservations required.

Cooper’s Hawk Winery8080 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236513-488-1110The Cooper’s Hawk concept includes four dis-tinct components: an upscale casual dining restaurant, full-service bar, private barrel-aging room, and Napa-style tasting room and retail gift store…all under one roof. Offering a wide range of dishes, from chicken and steak to pastas and sandwiches for both lunch and dinner. A wine pairing is listed for every item, and wine flights are available to get a taste of what Cooper’s Hawk creates. Gluten-free and Life Balance menus are also an option. Open daily for lunch and dinner; tasting room is also open every day. Reservations available.

Silver Spring House8322 East Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, Oh 45249

513-489-7044A fun and relaxing restaurant and bar, famous for its “Cincinnati’s Best” citrus marinated grilled chicken, great atmosphere, open air dining, and amazing service. In addition to their famous chicken, they offer sandwiches, salads, and wraps. Free popcorn and peanuts available while waiting on a table or for a nib-ble before your meal. Open for lunch and din-ner every day, or pop by for Happy Hour.

Stone Creek Dining Company6200 Muhlhauser RdWest Chester, OH 45069513-942-2100Innovative cuisine in an upscale casual atmo-sphere, offering American fare such as steaks, pastas, chicken, and fish with their own spe-cial twist. Open daily for lunch and dinner, reservations recommended. There is another location in downtown Montgomery as well.

Trio Bistro7565 Kenwood RdCincinnati, OH 45236513-984-1905Trio’s diverse menu features great steaks, fresh seafood, specialty pizzas and an array of other amazing dishes; every dish is a treat for the eyes and the palette. Perfect place for excellent food, a great atmosphere, attentive staff and unmatched casual charm. Open daily for lunch and dinner, reservations highly recommended.

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Rudino’s9730 Montgomery Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242513-791-7833Rudino’s mixes their love of sports with award-winning pizzas and grinders. From their famous pizzas to their loaded beer menu, you can be ensured your game day experience

will be a winner . The chefs carefully craft tasty delights that offer quick service and a variety of food styles for everything from healthy salads to finger licking nachos. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Aladdin’s Eatery9344 union Centre Blvd., West Chester, OH 45069513-874-1302Aladdin’s Eateries feature distinctive rolled pita sandwiches, pita pockets, and “Pitza’s” made with homemade pita bread. Only fresh vegeta-bles and meats appear on the menus. Over seventy menu items are Vegetarian or Vegan. The menu also features a wide variety of meals suitable for Gluten Free, Diabetic and Heart healthy diets. Aladdin’s Eateries empha-sizes simplicity in both customer service and preparation. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

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Cosmo’s604 Main St., Covington, KY 41011859-261-1330Cosmo’s has pizza, burgers, and pasta in a club-like atmosphere. Stop by before a ballgame or relax with friends. No reservations.

Pompilio’s600 Washington Ave., Newport, KY 41071859-581-3065Pompilio’s has been serving the tri-state area home-cooked Italian meals for 80 consecutive years!. They pride themselves in hand-making their sauces and traditional items, such as: Lasagna, Ravioli, Meatballs, Italian sausage and much more. They also offer many traditional American dishes and a complete children’s menu. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Riverfront Pizza617 W. 3rd Covington, KY 41011859-261-4800

In the mood for delicious Italian cuisine? Call or stop by Riverfront Pizza in Covington, KY. Whether you’re craving carry out pizza, pasta, chicken parmesan with spaghetti, a fresh salad, or a hoagie, Riverfront Pizza offers gourmet Italian food that will satisfy your appe-tite. Delivery is available. Fresh ingredients, traditional recipes and great service are what make Riverfront Pizza great. Open daily.

Strong’s Pizza336 Monmouth St., Newport, Ky 41071859-291-6836Strong’s is proud to serve handcrafted old world brick oven pizza, baked appetizers, bread and desserts; all baked daily in their Italian brick oven. Ask about their new Zesty Peppadew Peppers and homemade Peppered Honey. Dine-in lunch specials available Tuesday through Friday. Open Tuesday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Dine-in, carryout or delivery.

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shoppinG GuideCurate BoutiqueHyde Park Square3433 Edwards RdCincinnati, OH 4513-407-6369

Deerfield Towne Center5505 Deerfield Blvd.Deerfield, OH513-770-0273

Eastgate Mall4601 Eastgate BlvdCincinnati, OH

Florence Mall2028 Mall RoadFlorence, KY859-371-1231

Kenwood Towne Center7875 Montgomery RoadCincinnati, OH513-745-9100

Newport on the Levee1 Levee WayNewport, KY866-538-3359

Northgate Mall9501 Colerain AvenueCincinnati, OH513-385-5600 |

Rookwood Pavilion3805 Edwards RoadCincinnat, OH513-241-5800

Sycamore Crossing/Sycamore Plaza7800-7896 Montgomery RoadCincinnati, OH

Tri-County Mall11700 Princeton PikeCincinnati, OH513-671-0120

Voice of America Centre7598 Voice of America DriveWest Chester, OH513-792-5000

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Cincinnati Premium Outlets400 Premium Outlets DriveMonroe, OH513-539-0710

Tanger Outlets8000 Factory Shops Boulevard Jeffersonville, OH 740-948-9091/800-407-5005

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area antique shops

Grand Antique Mall9701 Reading RoadCincinnati, OH513-554-1919

Duck Creek Antique Mall 3715 Madison RdCincinnati, OH 513-321-0900·

Wooden Nickel Antiques 1410 Central PkwyCincinnati, OH 513-241-2985

Ferguson’s Antique Mall 4939 Glenway AveCincinnati, OH 513-921-1111

Covered Bridge Antique Mall 7508 Hamilton AveCincinnati, OH 513- 521-5739

Bromwell’s117 West Fourth StreetCincinnati, OH513-621-0620

Federation Antiques 2701 Observatory AveCincinnati, OH513-321-2671

The Antiques Warehouse Camp WashingtonCincinnati, OH513-319-5405

Design Smith Gallery 1342 Main St.Cincinnati, OH513- 403-2382

English Traditions Inc. 2041 Madison Rd. Cincinnati, OH513-321-4730

Ohio Valley Antique Mall7285 Dixie Highway (Rte. 4)Fairfield, OH

Riverside Centre Antique Mall513-321-14303742 Kellogg Ave.Cincinnati, OH

area art Galleries5th Street Gallery55 West 5th Street Cincinnati, OH 45202-2801513-579-9333

Carl Solway Gallery424 Findlay StreetCincinnati, OH 45214513-621-0069

The Carnegie1028 Scott BlvdCovington, KY 41011859-491-2030

DAAP Galleries2624 Clifton AveCincinnati, OH 45221513-556-2839

Eisele Gallery of Fine Art5729 Dragon WayCincinnati, OH 45227 (513) 791-7717

Gallery VeroniqueThe Shops at Harper’s Point11324 Montgomery RoadCincinnati, OH 45249513-530-5379

Kennedy Heights Art Center6546 Montgomery Rd.Cincinnati, OH 45213513-631-4278

Malton Gallery3804 Edwards RoadCincinnati, OH 45209513-321-8614

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