July 2014

HOMEARAMA 2014 at Carriage HillJuly 12 - 27

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 riv-erfront development, including the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, The Banks riverfront entertainment district and more than a dozen new or renovated downtown hotel properties. The revitalization and development in downtown Cincinnati is garnering nationwide attention.

In addition, Cincinnati’s accessibility, affordability and modern hotel and meeting facilities create an ideal destination for conven-tions and events.

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, tour-ing Broadway productions, incredible architec-ture, 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. In 2012, we hosted the World Choir Games, bringing 15,000 participants and more than 200,000 spectators from around the globe to Cincinnati. We are honored to wel-come thousands of convention visitors to our city each year, and know that your decision to visit our city will not leave you disappointed.

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

Sincerely,

Mayor John Cranley, City of Cincinnati

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Dreaming of a new home? Wondering what premier luxury living would be like for you? Or are you ready to build

or buy, and want to gain an appreciation of the features you may want in the house you choose?

All of the above and more are waiting for you at Carriage Hill, Greater Cincinnati’s 2014 HOMEARAMA®, held July 12-27, in Butler County’s Liberty Township. This annual event marks the 52nd year of showcasing what is new and exciting in Midwestern homebuilding.

Focus in 2014 is on one-of-a-kind homes, each built on picturesque wooded sites. Homes feature a variety of architectural styles, ranging in size from 5,800 to 7,500 square feet, and ranging in price from $1 million to $1.6 million. Homes in this year’s show are erected by nine of Greater Cincinnati’s elite homebuilders. Each builder has employed the latest materials and incorporated household systems that provide state-of-the-art technology throughout.

You’ll see everything from a home with an in-door basketball court to homes with fantastically designed outdoor entertainment areas, complete

with inviting pool settings. All the homes are literal showcases for the latest design, furnishings and decorating trends. At HOMEARAMA®, you’ll be able to take as many photos as you want, so as to have a record of what you’ve seen and want to consider for your own home or home-to-be. The show is especially helpful for those contemplating renovation projects to their existing homes, or those wanting to plan for a new home from the ground up.

The luxury homes are part of an overall planned residential landscape that features a community center, built in the style of an historic carriage house; a large outdoor pool as part of the community center ensemble; and a meander of hiking/biking/jogging trails woven throughout the bucolic setting. The homes are part of a sylvan area offering a landscape of lakes, streams and woodlands spread over some 400 acres. The sensation is one of country homes in a majestic estate setting, featuring all the amenities that enhance every facet of life at home.

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Visit HOMEARAMA® for Latest in New-Home Luxury

Daniels Hicks Homes: Voted Favorite Home in Homearama’s 2013 People’s Choice Awards

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What’s GoinG on in July ARONOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS650 Walnut StreetCincinnati, Oh 45202513-621-2787 (ARTS)Fame Jr: 7/11Bibi: 7/22-7/24

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

BELTERRA CASINO AND HOTEL777 Belterra DriveFlorence, Indiana 47020812-427-7777Lee Greenwood: 7/5

BOGART’S2621 Vine St .Cincinnati, Oh 45219513-872-8801Deltron 3030: 7/1Zappa Plays Zappa: 7/12Black Label Society: 7/17Black Stone Cherry: 7/20Gogol Bordello: 7/29

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: 7/19-10/26

CINCINNATI BALLET COMPANY1555 Central ParkwayCincinnati, Oh 45214

513-621-5219No performances in July

CINCINNATI CHAMBER ORCHESTRA105 West 4th St .Suite 314Cincinnati, Oh 45202513-723-1182Back to the (17)80s . . . at the Washington Park Performance Stage in OTR: 7/27

CINCINNATI MUSEUM CTR.1301 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 OPERA 1243 Elm StreetCincinnati, Oh 45202Silent Night (performed at Music hall): 7/10 and 7/12La Calisto (performed at SCPA’s Corbett Theater): 7/17, 7/20, 7/23, 7/25, 7/27Madame Butterfly (performed at Music hall): 7/24, 7/26

CINCINNATI POPS ORCHESTRA1241 Elm StreetCincinnati, Oh 45202General Information: 513-621-1919 or Box Office: 513-381-3300Red, White,and Boom! at Riverbend Music Center: 7/4Broadway Sing Along at Riverbend Music Center: 7/19

CINCINNATI PUBLIC LIBRARY: MAIN BRANCH800 Vine StreetCincinnati, Oh 45202513-369-6900Bookworks XV: 7/1-9/7

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

CINCINNATI ZOO3400 Vine StreetCincinnati, Oh 45220513-281-4700Macy’s Kids, Cultures, Critters, and Crafts Festival: 7/16Twilight in the Garden: 7/17

CONTEMPORARY ARTS CTR.44 E . 6th St .Cincinnati, Oh 45202513-345-8400Buildering: Misbehaving the City: 3/1-8/18Michael Sailstorfer: Every Piece is a New Problem: 3/29-7/6Shall I Tell You the Secret of the Whole World? Painting, Parody & Disguise: 3/29-7/26OFFF Cincinnati: 7/24

ART BEYOND BOUNDARIES GALLERY

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FUNNY BONE COMEDY CLUB1 Levee WayNewport, Kentucky 41071859-957-2000James Johann: 7/3-7/6The Broken Lizard Tour with Steve Lemme and Kevin heffernan: 7/11-7/12Charlie Murphy : 7/18-7/20Bert Kreischer: 7/25-7/27Tony Rock: 7/31-8/3

GO BANANAS COMEDY CLUB8410 Market Place LaneCincinnati, Oh 45242513-984-9288Geoff Tate: 7/10-7/13Ryan Singer: 7/17-7/20Drew hastings: 7/21Greg hahn: 7/24-7/27

HOLLYWOOD CASINO777 hollywood Blvd .Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025888-274-6797heywood Banks: 7/18

HomeramaCarriage hillLiberty Township, Oh7/12-7/27

HORSESHOE CASINO1000 Broadway StCincinnati, Oh 45202513-252-0777American Idol Live: 7/3Maxwell: 7/19Counting Crows with Toad the Wet Sprocket: 7/20ZZ Top: 7/27

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

MILLER GALLERY2715 Erie Ave .Cincinnati, Oh 45208513-871-4420No special exhibits in JulyMUSIC HALL1241 Elm St .Cincinnati, Oh 45202513-621-2787 (ARTS)A Tribute to Benny Goodman featuring the Boilermaker Jazz Band: 7/6

NATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD FREEDOM CENTER50 E . Freedom WayCincinnati, Oh 45202513-333-7739)Civil Rights-50 Years Later: 7/2

NEWPORT AQUARIUM1 Aquarium WayNewport, KY 41071No events in July

RIVERBEND MUSIC CENTER6295 Kellogg AveCincinnati, Oh 45230(513) 232-6220Goo Goo Dolls and Daughtry with Plain White T’s: 7/1Motley Crue “The Final Tour” with Alice Cooper: 7/6Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo + Rick Springfield with William Beckett: 7/8 A Very Special Evening with Dave Matthews featuring Tim Reynolds: 7/9311 with Ballyhoo!: 7/10Sarah McLachlan: 7/11Kiss and Def Leppard: 7/15Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefer Band: 7/21Aerosmith with Slash feat Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators: 7/22Matt Nathanson & Gavin DeGraw with Andrew

McMahon: 7/24John Fogerty: 7/25Sara Bareilles with Lucius and Emily King: 7/29Keith urban with Jerrod Niemann and Brett Eldredge: 7/31

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 45202513-232-6220John hiatt & The Combo withThe Robert Cray Band: 7/1Scott Miller: 7/10Jay Mohr: 7/18Royal Blood: 7/26

U.S. BANK ARENA100 BroadwayCincinnati, Oh 45202513-421-4111Disney Junior Live on Tour! Pirates & Princess Adventure: 7/26Michael Buble: 7/29

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

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LaRosa’s Balloon GlowConey Island6201 Kellogg Ave .Cincinnati, Oh7/3

31st Annual Greater Cincinnati Numismatic ExpositionSharonville Convention Ctr .11355 Chester RoadCincinnati, Oh7/11-7/12

Intergalatic Bead ShowSharonville Convention Center11355 Chester RoadCincinnati, Oh7/11-7/12

Queen City Sausage FestivalFestival Park NewportRiverboat RowNewport, KY 7/11-7/13

BridalramaDuke Energy Convention Ctr .525 Elm StreetCincinnati, Oh7/13

Classic Car ShowMainStrasse VillageMain StreetCovington, KY 7/20

Taste of OTRWashington Park1230 Elm St .Cincinnati, Oh 7/26

Bunbury Music FestivalSawyer Point / Yeatman’s Cove705 East Pete Rose WayCincinnati, Oh7/11-7/13

Buckle Up Music FestivalSawyer Point / Yeatman’s Cove705 East Pete Rose WayCincinnati, Oh 7/18-7/20

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Ever sleep in a museum? You can in Cincinnati, in your own room, plush with

amenities.The place is 21c Museum

Hotel at 609 Walnut Street in the Backstage District of Cincinnati’s downtown. The brilliance of the 21c concept may surprise you. Hotel founders, Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson, are committed to lofty goals. Among those goals are: engaging the public through contemporary art, supporting the revitalization of American downtowns, and doing so with a sense of preserving and enriching the environment of the American city.

The 21c building is the former Metropole Hotel, built in 1912, and re-opened as a hotel in 2012. Cincinnati’s 21c Museum Hotel is part of the Brown-Wilson mis-sion of revitalization. They carefully renovated the building, diligently working to preserve features such as a mosaic tile main floor that had been overlaid and forgotten decades ago. The façade of the building also received a careful restorative touch. The restoration alone is worth the time to walk through, but there is more—much more.

“First and foremost, we are an art museum, which makes us unique from any other hotel,” said Barbara Gurren, Director of Sales & Market-ing for 21c in Cincinnati.

The museum offers exemplary features, along with its array of contemporary art. It’s open 24/7, and free to the public, except during private func-tions in the main space. Even then, there’s plenty of art to view, starting with the lobby area. The front desk is a work of art that will entice, intrigue and excite, and cause you to want to explore further.

The 21c museum exhibits are curated, and the second-floor gallery is impressive—8,000 square feet dedicated to exhibits, where meetings can be held amidst art items on display.

Dedication to art is not confined to the gal-leries, as Gurren points out. “We partner with the

Contemporary Arts Center, next door to the 21c. Docents come over (from CAC) to the hotel every Saturday at 4 p.m. and tour the 21c art space, and then take those on tour with them for free admis-sion to a CAC tour.”

The restaurant, named Metropole after the former hotel, is a wonder. You’ll see an open hearth cook-space, where a conical stack of hardwood burns and heats. The menu focuses on dishes cooked in the custom-built wood-burning hearth, such as burnt carrot and avocado salad, a crowd pleaser. Chef Michael Paley works on a farm-to-table principle, using local purveyors to supply his restaurant with foodstuffs. There are hearth-roasted meats, fish and vegetables, and a charcuterie hung with sausages and other cures of meat specialties made in house.

The Cocktail Terrace on the roof of 21c is spectacular…..the ambience and views can’t be beat, and The Spa at 21c is the Queen City’s prime pampering destination.

Lastly, there are 156 guest rooms and suites, with every amenity one can imagine. You’ll find turn-down service, chocolate leave-behinds, Ne-spresso coffee makers, ice buckets filled for you, robes, umbrellas and even rubber duckies.

See you at 21c Museum Hotel!

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21c “Museum” Hotel truly a work of art

Barbara Gurren and 21c penguin at the Metropole Bar

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Most everybody knows who Abraham Lincoln is, right? And the history: U.S. president, American Civil War, assassi-

nation; all well known. What you may not know is you can eat in a Cincinnati restaurant that opened in 1865, the same year all the above history was happening.

Mecklenburg Gardens is the place, and it’s been at the same location since it opened its doors in 1865. A plot map on the wall at Mecklenburg’s shows what the neighborhood looked like back then.

Today, the garden part of this historic restau-rant is magnificent. The garden is vine covered by ancient growth to create an enchanting leafy-green canopy for real, honest-to-goodness bier garten dining. Even when the July sun is blistering above or the stifling summer heat still radiates late into the evening, you’ll find the garden to be a cool spot to relax and socialize. Whether you take a table outside or in, also you will find many great beers—some from the Fatherland—on tap and waiting for you.

You will find a German core to the menu, but lots of other options for your dining pleasure as well. The menu features a small plates section, where items such as bier braised short ribs are found. There are eight sandwich choices, many with a German heritage. Rounding out the bill of fare are salads, soups, sausages, schnitzels and

homemade desserts.Proprietors Tom and Annamarie Harten

welcome guests in an Old World manner, proud and pleased to have visitors to Greater Cincinnati among their patrons. Oktoberfest, the quintessen-tial Teutonic tradition, is in season pretty much all the time at their German eatery. The Hartens and staff just celebrated their 18th grand reopening anniversary while they look forward to the 150th anniversary of the original opening in 2015.

And ahhh, that hearty German cuisine! Wiener schnitzel perhaps leads the popularity parade at Mecklenburg Gardens, and is one of several Key magazine favorites. The centerpiece is a “Viennese cutlet,” of veal, which is scalloped in an egg wash and secretly seasoned bread crumbs, then gently sautéed to a crispy finish.

Another Key favorite is sauerbraten, a very Ger-man, very different, and very tasty dish. The name means “sour roast” in German. Its preparation begins days before your order is placed—three to four days! The beef roast is submerged in a sour-sweet marinate, more sour than sweet, and given its character by gingersnaps. After marinating, the meat is browned, then simmered for several hours in the reserved marinate. The result is an extremely tender roast and a delicious, semi-thick sauce to go with the beef slices.

But wait a minute! We have not had a beer as yet, have we? You must! if you are a beer lover.

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Mecklenburg Gardens: A Cincinnati tradition

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Remember 1963? Few do. Here in Greater Cincinnati, that year saw Barresi’s Italian restaurant come on the scene.

In the restaurant biz, being around for 50+ years is staying power. Visitors looking for exqui-site, authentic Italian dishes, both northern and southern regional specialties, will find them and more at Barresi’s.

Veal (vitello) is the house specialty at Barresi’s. “It is so hard to find good veal dishes in this town (or perhaps outside the Big Apple and Philly and a few other enclaves of Italian ethnicity), pounded perfectly thin, melt-in-your-mouth, treated the right way, cooked the right way,” says owner and chef Sarah Wagner. “I’d say those (veal) dishes are what locals know us for and come here for time and time again.”

There are five veal entrée specialties in all: classic marsala, the mushroom sauce with pine nuts and marsala wine; a hospital nutrition endorsed heart-healthy piccata al limone, sauced in butter, white wine, lemon and capers; francese, the veal dipped in seasoned fresh egg, and sautéed over gentle heat in butter and lemon; sentino, finished with asparagus, mushrooms and crabmeat in a cream and cheese sauce; and parmigiana, in marinara sauce capped with parmesan and provolone cheeses.

Of course, you could choose pasta, such as the lobster ravioli in sauce Cardinale, and topped with lump crabmeat: or gnocchi in pesto ala Barresi, which is a creamy pesto with a touch of Alfredo sauce added to the basil-oil base; or chicken alla

panna, done up over fettuccine and in Alfredo sauce, the add-ins including sundried tomatoes, mushrooms and scallions.

Or try what Wagner characterizes as Bar-resi’s biggest crowd-pleaser, the chicken & crab gorgonzola. “People may have the impression of gorgonzola cheese being strong and pungent, but our sauce is mellow and mild and absolutely burst-ing with flavor, and we have guests, regulars, who come here and never look at the menu and that’s their dish, every time,” Wagner said.

Dinner salads are a showcase feature at Bar-resi’s as well. The fried calamari Caesar tops the list, and is a mainstay. A special heart-healthy selection is the Mediterranean grilled tuna, featur-ing a bed of spring greens, mixed with kalamata olives, mushrooms, sundried tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella, capped with sear-grilled medium rare wild-caught tuna, and accompanied by prosecco vinaigrette

Barresi’s Italian cuisine pleasing crowds for a half century

Lobster ravioli, a signature dish at Barresi’s

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Voted “Best Donuts in Cincinnati”

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Women and men should know more about technique in the salon biz. After all, you are gambling your appearance

on what a salon will do to your hair while you’re in their chair—right?

That’s why you should know about Me Salon at 10574 Loveland-Madeira Road near I-275. Key Magazine went behind the scissors to uncover a game-changer difference in the salon business here and everywhere in America—and it’s all about technique.

Me Salon’s staff cut and color hair according to the French technique. “The French technique is based on a person’s bone structure, hair type and texture,” said Cara D’Ambrosio, owner of Me Salon. “The cut and the color are custom, a one-of-a-kind creation that will look good, but also wear well, be functional between cuts and easier to manage, day to day. The same is true when we color hair; we use a custom approach with pro-prietary coloring agents made specifically for this

salon, and we custom-fit them to the hair of each person.”

The British technique is the other method of salon cutting and coloring—something of a one-size-fits-all approach to hair. Almost every salon nationwide uses the British method, and is based on geometry and measure-

ment instead of bone structure, and hair texture and type. Take an inch off everywhere and that equals a “technically correct” cut using the British methodology.

Me Salon’s Cara D’Ambrosio was internationally trained in Paris and Toronto, in schools teaching French cut and color methods, and applying the Jacques Dessang methodology. She has contrib-uted professional articles to trade publications

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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 .

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SYMPHONY HOTEL & RESTAURANT

A historic Boutique hotel and Restaurant

Wednesday: happy hour 5-7, Live music until 10pm .Friday and Saturday: the restaurant offers 5 course

gourmet dining

Sunday: Brunch, classic dishes, espresso and morning bar 10-1:30

210 W . 14th St ., Cincinnati, Oh 45202(513)721-3353

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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 .

Cafe MediterraneanCooper’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 House

8322 East Kemper Rd ., Cincinnati, Oh 45249513-489-7044A 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 .Rudino’s

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9730 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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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, Oh

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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 Mall

11700 Princeton PikeCincinnati, Oh513-671-0120

Voice of America Centre7598 Voice of America DriveWest Chester, Oh513-792-5000

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area antique shopsGrand 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

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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

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