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Thanks for all of the replies, everyone! I hadn't thought of the IGA in Clifton - that's a great idea. I've been using Findlay Market and a combination of stores downtown, like Walgreens and CVS. Thanks also for the tip on Tank #23; the only problem with it is that this only runs weekdays :( and during what appear to be heavy business commute times (7-8ish AM and 4-5-6ish PM). For any of you interested, Amazon.com, as you may already know, is offering more and more groceries (mainly in bulk) online, with free shipping if you are patient. :) They also are offering stuff from the Gristedes NY supermarket, which (amazingly) will ship milk and frozen products in dry ice. Food for thought, though the shipping is still a bit pricey. ;-) Sorry for the lame pun.

As a recent newcomer to downtown Cincinnati, this board has been immensely useful and informative. Since there are so many of you out there, I thought perhaps I'd pose a question for my fellow downtown residents: Where do you buy your groceries? I'm trying to do a bit of problem solving here. I live in Garfield Park and do not own (or have regular access to) a car. Although Findlay Market is great and not far, there are times when a Kroger or even a Meijer can come in handy. I don't own a car, so I'm relying exclusively on bus access. I've heard there are some options in KY in addition to the Cinti area. Where do you like to shop? Thanks in advance!

Hi Everybody, I've enjoyed reading some of the informative posts on this website. I have a couple of specific questions for any of you who might be able to help. I'm going to be living in Garfield/Piatt Park, a place that I liked very much upon visiting and that seems to have a lot to offer. I consider myself very street smart, although I'm coming from a much smaller urban, more college-town area. I'll be commuting to UC pretty much five days a week. Many of the buses from dowtown (including the #17 and #19) swing by the campus. I've heard that things are a little sketchy on the Vine St. buses. Does anyone have any other suggestions? Also, I'm hoping to attend many of the performances in the Music Hall this year. Since it's only a mile away, walking seems the logical choice. As it's difficult to believe the inflated crime coverage of the media, can someone clue me in to what the actual risk would be in that area (or perhaps the safest path from Piatt to Washington Park)? One thing that has struck me about many of the "crime-related" posts on this site is that some seem to have difficulty in distinguishing the difference between panhandling and assault. Panhandling I can deal with. Assault is another matter. Thanks for your help!