January 10, 20232 yr Crown Restaurant Group sets opening for Five on Vine eatery in OTR A growing Cincinnati restaurant group is ready to unveil its fifth eatery, taking over the former Mercer space in Over-the-Rhine. The Crown Restaurant Group is opening Five on Vine at 1324 Vine St. in OTR on Jan. 18. It is the restaurant group's fifth eatery since launching in 2018. Five on Vine's menu offers an elevated, but approachable, take on American cuisine, with dishes like half Amish chicken prepared on a rotisserie and glazed with an apricot jus. The rotisserie is the centerpiece of the restaurant, providing the cooking ground for many of its dishes. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/01/10/five-on-vine-restaurant-opening.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 12, 20232 yr Big Chill, neighborhood bar with ice cream window, opens in $9M College Hill development A bar with a walk-up soft serve ice cream window serving out onto a family-friendly patio just opened in Cincinnati's College Hill neighborhood. Hannah Wheatley and Evan Wallis opened Big Chill at 5912 Hamilton Ave. in College Hill on New Year's Eve as part of the $9 million mixed-use Keymark project. "The reception has been really, really awesome," Wheatley told me. "So many people walk in and say they can't believe how great it looks. They've heard about it, but didn't know what to expect." More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/01/12/big-chill-bar-opens-in-college-hill.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 18, 20232 yr Local Cantina opening at Rhinegeist Brewery in Cincinnati Local Cantina is tapping a prominent partner for its first Cincinnati location. The Columbus-based restaurant and bar is taking over a 3,500-square-foot space at the Rhinegeist Brewery in the city’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. “We hadn’t looked at Cincinnati before, but this opportunity fell into our laps,” owner George Tanchevski said. “It’s a great market and a great partner.” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2023/01/18/local-cantina-opening-at-the-rhinegeist-brewery-in.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 19, 20232 yr Ford's Garage opens second Cincinnati-area restaurant in Florence The Florida-based restaurant chain that opened its first Cincinnati-area eatery last year has just opened its second spot, this time in Northern Kentucky. Ford's Garage, which opened in Rookwood in May 2022, announced on Jan. 18 that it opened its newest local restaurant at 4911 Houston Road in Florence's Saratoga Square shopping center. Ford's Garage licenses its name from the automaker and is styled after a 1920s service station, complete with Ford Motor Co. memorabilia and replicas of the company's famous cars, like the Model T. Its menu focuses on hamburgers and craft beer. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/01/19/fords-garage-florence-opens.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 19, 20232 yr Atrium Food Market opens in downtown Cincinnati, overseen by chefs Derek Dos Anjos and Josh Campbell Downtown Cincinnati office workers have a new dining option, led by two storied Cincinnati chefs. The Atrium Food Market made its debut Jan. 18 inside of Omnicare Center at 201 E. Fourth St., featuring four stations that will rotate every two weeks between 11 different dining concepts. The new food market is operated by Parkhurst Dining. It serves up made-to-order dishes alongside grocery staples and to-go prepared meals and packaged goods. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/01/19/atrium-food-market-opens.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 20, 20232 yr Torchy's Tacos opening first Cincinnati-area restaurant near Liberty Center An Austin, Texas-based taco chain is growing its presence in Ohio, with plans for its first Greater Cincinnati restaurant. Torchy's Tacos plans to open its first Cincinnati-area location at 7673 Blake St. adjacent to the $350 million Liberty Center development in Liberty Township, a spokeswoman confirmed. The restaurant is slated to open in fall 2023. Liberty Township trustees last February approved plans for Torchy's Tacos in the same meeting they gave the sign off on modifications that will bring the region's first Shake Shack to Liberty Center. Torchy's Tacos didn't share any other information about the Cincinnati restaurant, saying further details would be provided closer to the opening date. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/01/20/torchys-tacos-cincinnati-near-liberty-center.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 20, 20232 yr Bellevue's MRBL combines steak, sushi with downtown views Those seeking a dinner spot with the perfect view can now opt for a steakhouse and sushi restaurant in Northern Kentucky overlooking downtown Cincinnati’s skyline. MRBL, located at 119 Fairfield Ave. in Bellevue, is now open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday. The restaurant, pronounced as “marble,” specializes in steakhouse classics and seafood. MRBL is on the fourth floor of Bellevue Plaza, near Interstate 471. In addition to MRBL, Bellevue Plaza is home to tenants such as Esporta Fitness, Motus Freight and Republic Bank. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/01/20/mrbl-bellevue-kentucky-steak-sushi-downtown-views.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 24, 20232 yr Sugar n' Spice opens Blue Ash restaurant at the Approach at Summit Park Sugar n' Spice, a popular Cincinnati diner known for its wispy thin pancakes and rubber ducks, just opened its first suburban restaurant location. Sugar n' Spice welcomed its first diners at the Approach at Summit Park in Blue Ash on Jan. 18. "The community interest is very, very strong," owner Adam Mayerson told me. "Quite honestly, we have felt since it first got announced that the community excitement almost feels stronger than when we first opened downtown." More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/01/23/sugar-n-spice-blue-ash.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 25, 20232 yr Mita's, Nolia among Cincinnati restaurants named James Beard semifinalists for 2023 Six Cincinnati restaurants and chefs are among the semifinalists 2023 James Beard Foundation awards. The James Beard Foundation on Wednesday announced its semifinalists for the best restaurants and chefs in the nation, and three Cincinnati restaurants, along with three local chefs, were among those nominated. Chef Jose Salazar's Mita's, his downtown Spanish- and Latin-American restaurant opened in the 84.51 building in 2015, was named a finalist for the Outstanding Restaurant award. It is a national category that has Mita's competing against some of the best restaurants in the country. Salazar himself has been nominated five times in the past for the James Beard Foundation's best chef award for the Great Lakes region. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/01/25/cincinnati-james-beard-semifinalists-2023.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 26, 20232 yr Beerhead Bar & Eatery opens Mason restaurant, plans 3 more A new-to-market restaurant with an extensive craft beer focus just opened its first Cincinnati-area location, with three more on the way. Cleveland-based Beerhead Bar & Eatery opened Jan. 18 at 5277 Kings Mills Road in Mason. Beerhead stocks more than 300 bottles and cans of craft beer, along with 50 taps that constantly rotate between new offerings to give diners something new to try with every visit. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/01/26/beerhead-bar-eatery-opens-mason.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 27, 20232 yr I Heart Mac & Cheese opening first Cincinnati restaurant A Florida-based comfort food chain specializing in grilled cheese and mac and cheese is opening its first Cincinnati location. I Heart Mac & Cheese is coming to the $31 million HaNoBe at Linden Square development at 6211 Hamilton Ave. in College Hill. The goal is to open by the end of June. I Heart Mac & Cheese has a menu of grilled cheese sandwiches and macaroni and cheese bowls, allowing diners to customize their own options. It also offers the ability to swap out macaroni for tater tots, broccoli, cauliflower or quinoa for a healthier option, and has a variety of vegan and gluten-free choices. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/01/27/i-heart-mac-and-cheese-cincinnati.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 31, 20232 yr Five on Vine restaurant now open in former Mercer OTR space Crown Restaurant Group just opened its fifth Cincinnati eatery, which its owners are calling a culmination of all their previous culinary efforts. Five on Vine opened in the former Mercer OTR space at 1324 Vine St. in Over-the-Rhine on Jan. 18. Five on Vine is the fifth eatery by Crown Restaurant Group. It opened Crown Republic Gastropub in 2018, serving rustic American fare; Losanti in 2019, an upscale steakhouse in the former Anchor OTR space; Rosie's in 2021, which was rebranded from a pizza restaurant to an Italian joint in September; and Crown Cantina early in 2022, a Mexican eatery. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/01/30/five-on-vine-opens.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 31, 20232 yr Cincinnati food truck Mexi-Q opens first restaurant in Mason A popular Greater Cincinnati food truck expanded to its first brick-and-mortar location near the end of 2022. Mexi-Q, which offers a blend of Mexican, barbecue and Asian flavors, is now open at 6676 Tri Way Drive in Mason Crossing. The new storefront is next to LaRosa’s and Mad Potter and across from Crossroads Church. Owner Laura Ramirez told the Business Courier that when picking a storefront for Mexi-Q, she didn’t necessarily set out looking for a dining room or restaurant space. Ramirez keeps her food trucks – Mexi-Q and Ryoto, the latter being a hibachi food truck – in downtown Mason and was looking for somewhere in the area to help her expand her business. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/01/30/mexi-q-barbecue-fusion-food-truck-mason-expansion.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 31, 20232 yr Kitchen Social restaurant joining $150M Montgomery Quarter development A restaurant that was named the best new eatery in Columbus the year it opened is coming to Cincinnati. Kitchen Social is opening its first Cincinnati-area restaurant at the $150 million Montgomery Quarter development. The goal is to open this September. Kitchen Social opened its first restaurant at Columbus shopping destination Polaris in November 2019. The eatery was opened by Brian O'Malley, Brian Harvey, Phil Yandolino and Justin Stratford, all alumni of the Bravo|Brio Restaurant Group. It was named the best new restaurant in Columbus by CityScene that year and went on to be named the best overall in the city the following year. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/01/31/kitchen-social-montgomery-quarter.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 31, 20232 yr Tapas restaurant, gin bar Juniper's opens in Covington A tapas restaurant that will expand its operations to a speakeasy has opened its doors in Covington’s Mainstrasse Village. Juniper’s, located in the historic John R. Green building, held its official soft opening on Dec. 30, 2022. The restaurant’s ownership is working to schedule a grand opening. Juniper’s is the second venture by Lesley Hugo, who also co-operates Crafts & Vines in Covington’s Mainstrasse with Vic Hugo. While Vic Hugo is co-operator of Juniper's, Lesley Hugo is its sole owner. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/01/31/junipers-john-r-green-lofts-covington-tapas-gin.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 1, 20232 yr Suburban coffee shop opens second location in Sharonville A Greater Cincinnati coffee shop is expanding its reach in the northern suburbs through a new location. Adesso Coffee is opening its second location in Sharonville this weekend, with a grand opening slated for Saturday between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Adesso, which means “now” in Italian, is envisioned by owner-operator Chuck Pfahler as a place where patrons can “enjoy the moment, appreciate the things before us, and simply unplug from all distractions,” according to a news release. The coffee shop is also next to Book Bus Depot, with an open doorway allowing customers to pass between the two stores. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/02/01/adesso-coffee-shop-sharonville-chuck-pfahler.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 2, 20232 yr Newport on the Levee seeks chefs for food hall with Galley Group The operator of a food hall opening this summer at Newport on the Levee is looking for chefs to open restaurant stalls. Galley Group, which has opened three food halls between its hometown of Pittsburgh and Minneapolis, on Feb. 1 put out an open call for chefs to fill the upcoming Galley on the Levee. Galley on the Levee is opening in the former Exchange building outside the main Gallery, which originally housed Barnes & Noble Booksellers. The food hall will house four restaurants and a signature bar that will spill out onto Bridgeview Box Park. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/02/02/galley-group-newport-on-the-levee-chefs.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 7, 20232 yr Salad franchise Crisp & Green signs deal for 5 Cincinnati restaurants A new-to-market restaurant chain specializing in healthy salads and grain bowls has signed a development agreement that will see five locations open in the Cincinnati market. Fast casual salad brand Crisp & Green has signed a 40-unit development agreement with Rory Kelly, which will see restaurants opened across Cincinnati, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Milwaukee and Phoenix. The restaurant in an emailed statement said five units are planned for Cincinnati, though no leases have yet been signed. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/02/07/crisp-green-cincinnati-franchise.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 8, 20232 yr Reminds me of Freshii. They appear to have gotten out of the restaurant business in into the home meal delivery business. "It's just fate, as usual, keeping its bargain and screwing us in the fine print..." - John Crichton
February 8, 20232 yr Sotto, Pepp & Dolores and Carlo & Johnny named by OpenTable as 'most romantic' in the country Three Cincinnati restaurants have been named among the most romantic in the country in a new list by online reservation platform OpenTable. OpenTable named downtown's Sotto, Over-the-Rhine's Pepp & Dolores and Montgomery's Carlo & Johnny as three of its 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America for 2023. The 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America list is curated from more than 13 million diner reviews collected during 2022. Restaurants had to meet a minimum "overall" score and have a high number of qualifying reviews to be considered. They were then sorted by the percentage of reviews that labeled the restaurant "romantic." The three Cincinnati restaurants were the only in the region to be named to the list – none from Northern Kentucky made the cut. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/02/08/cincinnati-restaurants-most-romantic.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 13, 20232 yr La Terza acquires College Hill Coffee Co. for first retail coffee shop A Cincinnati coffee roaster has acquired a neighborhood coffee shop with more than three decades of history to serve as the brand's first dedicated retail location. College Hill Coffee Co. at 6128 Hamilton Ave. announced Monday that it had been acquired by La Terza Artisan Coffee Roasterie. The coffee shop celebrated its 30th anniversary in November 2022. The coffee shop will continue to operate until March 1, and then close for rebranding and renovation until late spring. College Hill Coffee Co. owner Tina Stoeberl told me the last three years of dealing with the pressures imposed upon the hospitality industry by the Covid-19 pandemic, coupled with the ongoing staffing shortage – she went from 26 full-time workers to 4 1/2 and a baker – made her feel that the time was right to retire from the business. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/02/13/college-hill-coffee-co-la-terza.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 15, 20232 yr Cleves Roy Rogers restaurant will open late February The Cincinnati region's first new Roy Rogers restaurant since the 1990s is getting ready to welcome back guests. Roy Rogers is targeting a Feb. 27 opening for its first of 10 new restaurants in the Cincinnati region, this one at 151 Cooper Ave. in Cleves. Roy Rogers takes its name from the stage name of a Cincinnati-born actor, Leonard Slye, born on the banks of the Ohio River, where the former Riverfront Stadium used to stand, in 1911. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/02/14/roy-rogers-cleves-opening.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 16, 20232 yr On 10/12/2022 at 4:45 AM, 646empire said: Struggling yes but not for customers, they have been busy but a disaster in regards to staffing. They have had almost their entire kitchen quit since opening. But I couldnt imagine that restaurant closing anytime soon, but if it did 3CDC could fill that space in a heartbeat the location is almost flawless. Welp…… lol. Royce has closed. A shocking downfall for what was suppose to be a flagship restaurant. I have reached out to some industry contacts for more info. https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/dining/2023/02/16/two-major-cincinnati-restaurants-suddenly-shutter/69909954007/
February 16, 20232 yr Disappointing due to its location. It will likely be 2024 before something else opens there. When Royce first opened I believe there were rumblings of the staff walking out (if I recall correctly). Not sure if that was related to lack of getting paid or the work environment.
February 16, 20232 yr It looks like Pearlstar closed as well, so it sounds like more of an issue with the owner than the location. It'll be interesting to see if something else takes over the space or if that owner will try a different concept that is less of a direct competition to Jeff Ruby's next door. I just don't know how many white table cloth restaurants we need right there in downtown, but I guess I'm just too poor to be the target audience.
February 16, 20232 yr It doesn't help to name a restaurant something that doesn't sound like a restaurant.
February 16, 20232 yr Not surprised. A friend told me about their experience dining at Royce. They got seated with a friend, ordered drinks and an appetizer. It took 45 minutes to arrive. At that point they decided to cash out and get dinner elsewhere. I also heard about an incident where the staff wasn't getting paid so they staged a walkout. Boneheaded move to spend all that money on a nice restaurant buildout and then not have the place properly staffed / mistreat the staff you do have.
February 16, 20232 yr 48 minutes ago, wjh2 said: Disappointing due to its location. It will likely be 2024 before something else opens there. When Royce first opened I believe there were rumblings of the staff walking out (if I recall correctly). Not sure if that was related to lack of getting paid or the work environment. It was both but the kitchen staff in particular.
February 16, 20232 yr 32 minutes ago, ucgrady said: It looks like Pearlstar closed as well, so it sounds like more of an issue with the owner than the location. It'll be interesting to see if something else takes over the space or if that owner will try a different concept that is less of a direct competition to Jeff Ruby's next door. I just don't know how many white table cloth restaurants we need right there in downtown, but I guess I'm just too poor to be the target audience. Jeff Ruby’s and Royce are not competition really besides them both selling food, Ruby’s is an ultra established local steakhouse that serves an entirely different cuisine and experience than Royce. Also I wouldnt describe it as white table cloth it was conceptualized as a polished but casual French brassiere. I would think 3CDC wants something there that compliments Ruby’s next door, they certainly don’t want a fast casual place at that corner.
February 16, 20232 yr 31 minutes ago, taestell said: Boneheaded move to spend all that money on a nice restaurant buildout and then not have the place properly staffed / mistreat the staff you do have. Yeah I love the design and build out of this place. Which makes me wonder if 3CDC will just simply find a well known operator to just re open it. It would be crazy to see them rip all that out for a brand new concept.
February 16, 20232 yr 20 minutes ago, Miami-Erie said: Might be an opportunity for Boca Restaurant Group. That would be a dream outcome! But they are very conservative and have only opened Nada locations outside of Cincy since doing BOCA and Sotto.
February 16, 20232 yr 37 minutes ago, 646empire said: That would be a dream outcome! But they are very conservative and have only opened Nada locations outside of Cincy since doing BOCA and Sotto. If 3CDC is willing to give them a good enough deal, they can make great restaurants. 3CDC should be looking for a winner - not a risky newcomer - after Terry Raley's implosion.
February 16, 20232 yr 3 hours ago, wjh2 said: Disappointing due to its location. It will likely be 2024 before something else opens there. When Royce first opened I believe there were rumblings of the staff walking out (if I recall correctly). Not sure if that was related to lack of getting paid or the work environment. I would almost guarantee there'll be something there within 6 months. 3CDC is not going to want to keep that location empty.
February 16, 20232 yr 22 minutes ago, DEPACincy said: I would almost guarantee there'll be something there within 6 months. 3CDC is not going to want to keep that location empty. I’m thinking it could be pretty fast too, especially if the new operator keeps most of the Royce buildout. Edited February 16, 20232 yr by 646empire
February 21, 20232 yr Author Upscale restaurant Court Street Kitchen opening in downtown Cincinnati By Andy Brownfield – Senior staff reporter, Cincinnati Business Courier Feb 21, 2023 An upscale New American restaurant is joining a burgeoning culinary corridor on downtown's Court Street. Chef-owner Braheam Shteiwi is opening Court Street Kitchen in 3,380 square feet at 9 E. Court St. in Cincinnati Center City Development Corp.'s (3CDC) $7.9 million Court Street South Condos project. The goal is to open by early fall. Shteiwi told me Court Street Kitchen will be a New American restaurant spotlighting seafood and steak, with dishes from a classic hamburger to lamb Wellington. The restaurant will have a menu of craft cocktails and an extensive wine list. MORE
February 22, 20232 yr Lego-themed Brickery Cafe & Play opening at Newport on the Levee The first Lego cafe in the United States is opening at Newport on the Levee. Cincinnati native Daniel Johnson is opening the Brickery Cafe & Play in 3,100 square feet next to Velocity Esports inside of the main Gallery Building at Newport on the Levee. The cafe will open this summer, but a date has not yet been set. Brickery Cafe & Play will consist of three components: a play and discovery area full of Lego bricks, meant for children; a cafe that serves light refreshments like flavored sodas, mocktails, coffee beverages, fresh-baked desserts and popcorn; and a retail space with new and used Legos for sale. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/02/22/brickery-cafe-newport-on-the-levee.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 24, 20232 yr VV the Italian Experience cafe opening on Cincinnati's Mount Lookout Square A couple of Italian expats, an accountant and a ballroom dancer, are opening a cafe on Mount Lookout Square to bring the flavors of their native Puglia to their new home. Melissa di Giorgi and Andrea Stefano are opening VV the Italian Experience at 1026 Delta Ave. in Mount Lookout. Their goal is to open by the end of April. VV the Italian Experience will be a cafe specializing in Italian coffee and espresso, using beans from the Quarta Caffè coffee roaster from Puglia. The cafe will serve Italian breakfast, brunch and lunch, but the specialty will be aperitivo, an Italian tradition of a pre-meal drink that the owners are hoping catches on in Mount Lookout. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/02/24/vv-the-italian-experience-mount-lookout-square.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 24, 20232 yr Cincinnati Magazine readers this month are greeted by a selection of the Top Ten restaurants in the city!! Royce, listed At #8, is permanently closed. No Ruby on the list either.
February 27, 20232 yr Primo Middletown restaurant opened by Prime Cincinnati owner Nelson Castillo The owner of a downtown Cincinnati steakhouse just made his first foray into the suburbs with a new restaurant earlier this month. Primo Middletown opened on Feb. 11 at 1054 Central Ave. in the Cincinnati suburb. Primo Middletown is what owner Nelson Castillo calls an Italian steakhouse. Castillo also owns Prime Cincinnati downtown, and like that restaurant Primo's menu centers around USDA Prime, certified Angus beef steaks, but also incorporates more broadly Italian dishes. The menu includes items like... ...below! https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/02/27/primo-middletown-open.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 27, 20232 yr This past Friday night Pontiac wasn't open, which seemed odd. I like their tiki drinks and food, so I would be sad to see them go.
February 28, 20232 yr Bellevue, Ky. restaurant Enson Harbor closed as it becomes Chinese dim sum eatery A riverfront restaurant in Northern Kentucky is temporarily closed as its owners overhaul its offerings. Enson Harbor, a seafood restaurant in the former Joe's Crab Shack space at 25 Fairfield Ave. in Bellevue, has closed its doors to reinvent itself as a Chinese dim sum eatery. The new restaurant is slated to open in early spring. The city of Bellevue owns the restaurant space that houses Enson Harbor. Bellevue Mayor Charlie Cleves told me that the new restaurant will be owned by the same group, with whom the city has a five-year lease on the restaurant space. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/02/27/enson-harbor-dim-sum.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 3, 20232 yr On 3/23/2022 at 1:31 PM, ColDayMan said: ...and now official announcement: Restaurateur buys former Casa Figueroa space in Pleasant Ridge A Cincinnati restaurateur has acquired the former Casa Figureoa restaurant space in the heart of Pleasant Ridge's business district with plans to revive it as his third restaurant. Andrew Gomez, owner of Gomez Salsa with locations in Over-the-Rhine and Walnut Hills, has acquired the Casa Figureoa space at 6112 Montgomery Road with plans on converting it into his third Gomez Salsa and open late summer. A sale price was not disclosed. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2022/03/23/casa-figueroa-space-sold.html Gomez announced they will NOT being opening a location in Pleasant Ridge after all. The building is just not in good shape for a restaurant. Hopefully they'll open one in the new development being built at Montgomery and Lester. Edited March 3, 20232 yr by cincydave8
March 3, 20232 yr Thunderdome Restaurant Group opening Eagle, Bakersfield at District at Deerfield Cincinnati's Thunderdome Restaurant Group is branching out into the suburbs, bringing two of its flagship eateries to a $150 million mixed-use development. Thunderdome Restaurant Group is bringing its Eagle Food & Beer Hall and Bakersfield restaurants to the District at Deerfield, a development featuring apartments, retail space, a Mercy Health medical office building and a public square developed by Silverman and Co. on 28 acres in Deerfield Township. The District at Deerfield marks the first suburban Cincinnati locations for Thunderdome's Eagle and Bakersfield restaurants. They join anchor entertainment tenants Fifty West Brewing Co., which is opening a brewery and burger bar with pickleball and volleyball courts; and Pins Mechanical Co., which houses lanes of duckpin bowling and pinball and arcade machines. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/03/03/bakersfield-eagle-district-at-deerfield.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 6, 20232 yr Roebling Point Books & Coffee opening in Dayton, Ky. A Northern Kentucky book store and coffee house is expanding with a third location. Roebling Point Books & Coffee is opening its third location at 301 Sixth Ave. in Dayton, Ky. Owner Richard Hunt said he's aiming for an April 28 opening. The Dayton location will carry roughly 10,000 to 12,000 titles at any given time, with a focus on antiquarian and hard-to-find books, especially locally authored and published books, Hunt told me. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/03/06/roebling-point-third-location.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 7, 20232 yr 4EG opening second Cincinnati Keystone's Mac Shack restaurant on Short Vine One of the largest hospitality groups in Cincinnati is opening a second area location for its fast-casual mac and cheese restaurant. Four Entertainment Group (4EG) on Tuesday announced that it is opening its second Cincinnati Keystone's Mac Shack at 2612 Short Vine St. this spring. An opening date was not set. Keystone's Mac Shack grew out of the popular macaroni and cheese dish at 4EG's Keystone Bar and Grill. The restaurant serves up a menu of eight mac and cheese dishes, including rotating specials and a dessert menu of whipped cream pies. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/03/07/keystones-mac-shack-short-vine.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 8, 20232 yr Dear Restaurant & Butchery on Hyde Park Square becoming Al-Posto Italian Ristorante A Hyde Park Square restaurant is rebranding and reopening as an Italian eatery featuring handmade pastas and sommelier-selected wines. Dear Restaurant & Butchery at 2710 Erie Ave. announced on social media March 7 that it had closed, but that a new Italian-inspired restaurant – Al-Posto Italian Ristorante – will be opening in that space on March 10. Al-Posto, Italian for "at the spot," features a menu of pastas, seafood and meat dishes created by Executive Chef Evan Hartman. The beverage program includes wines selected by wine director and sommelier Austin Heidt, with bottles sourced primarily from Italy, as well as a menu of craft cocktails and beer in bottles and on draft. Also available are coffees and Italian-style espresso drinks. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/03/08/dear-restaurant-butcher.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 13, 20232 yr Cincinnati's Teak OTR opening restaurant at Loveland Station development A local restaurateur is opening a second location for his Over-the-Rhine Thai and sushi restaurant at a suburban destination. Chanaka De Lanerolle is opening Teak Thai in the former LoveBird restaurant space at 110 S. Second St. at the $12 million Loveland Station development in the Cincinnati suburb. De Lanerolle told me he hopes to open by late spring. De Lanerolle said he was approached after the space's former tenant, LoveBird, closed in January. He said he was attracted to the concentration of activities and establishments surrounding the Loveland Bike Trail, as well as the plethora of other quality restaurants in downtown Loveland. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/03/13/teak-otr-loveland-station.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
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