March 13, 20232 yr Chef Jeremy Faeth opening diner Pike Street in Covington A Northern Kentucky chef is gearing up to open his third restaurant since 2020. Chef Jeremy Faeth, founder of the Cedar Culinary Group, is opening a diner called Pike Street at 9 W. Pike St. in Covington, with the goal of opening April 4. It is his third Covington project, behind Cedar, which opened in July 2020, and Yuca, which opened October 2021. Faeth told me that he's going for a modern diner feel with Pike Street, and the food will be familiar to that setting with dishes like apple pie-stuffed waffles and French toast, but with a twist. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/03/13/pike-street-diner-covington.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 15, 20232 yr New Irish pub opening at The Banks this summer A new bar and restaurant is opening at The Banks this summer. Red Leprechaun Irish Pub is set to bring a traditional Irish experience with a modern flair to its location on West Freedom Way. The spot will be located between Taste of Belgium and E + O. The team at Fishbowl at The Banks is opening the pub with help from chef Brian Duffy. Duffy, who has appeared on shows like "Bar Rescue" and Food Network's "Beat Bobby Flay," will create the Irish-themed food menu. More below: https://www.wlwt.com/article/irish-pub-coming-to-the-banks-summer-red-leprechaun/43325740 & https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/03/15/red-leprechaun-irish-pub-banks.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 16, 20232 yr Wahlburger has permanently closed. https://wahlburgers.com/location-details/USA-OH "It's just fate, as usual, keeping its bargain and screwing us in the fine print..." - John Crichton
March 16, 20232 yr That isn't a surprise...is it? "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 16, 20232 yr 2 minutes ago, ColDayMan said: That isn't a surprise...is it? Actually a little bit, it seemed pretty busy a lot of times. But understandable tho since the food was pretty trash the few times I had it.
March 16, 20232 yr 19 minutes ago, ColDayMan said: That isn't a surprise...is it? My rhymes makes me wealthy And the Funky Bunch helps me To bring you a show with no intoxication So, come on, feel the vibration Yeah Can you feel it, baby? I can too
March 16, 20232 yr 3 hours ago, 646empire said: Actually a little bit, it seemed pretty busy a lot of times. But understandable tho since the food was pretty trash the few times I had it. I think the hype has died down with it. I remember when it first opened it was a big deal and was pretty good when I went but I’ve only been twice in the 5 years it’s opened. I think it catered more to people visiting than it did to locals. Looking at the Ohio locations the only one that’s not in a casino is in Cleveland so wonder if they eventually move to more of a casino restaurant. Could also be that the owners of the building didn’t renew their lease with them and want to do something else with the space.
March 17, 20232 yr ^The Cleveland location is actually at the casino, but not in it. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 17, 20232 yr Cincinnati burger restaurant Tickle Pickle opening Fort Thomas location in former 915 Pub and Grill Shortly after opening a second location inside of a local craft brewery, a Northside burger restaurant is already working on its third. Tickle Pickle, which opened its original Northside location in 2015 and a second inside Listermann Brewing Co. in December 2022, is already working on a third inside the former 915 Pub and Grill at 915 N. Fort Thomas Ave. in Fort Thomas. Owner Lea Dickman told me she hopes to be open by the middle of April. Dickman, who owns Tickle Pickle with her husband, Raymond Bowman, said that the 915 Pub and Grill space was actually in consideration for their second restaurant location, and she was in conversations to take it over, but those stalled and the owners of Listermann reached out in the meantime. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/03/16/tickle-pickle-fort-thomas.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 17, 20232 yr the usual skyline drunk won’t do, you’ll have to be double drunk today for this — The Beauty/Abomination of Green Skyline Chili 3-Ways is Back This St. Patrick's Day You know you want it By Maija Zummo on Wed, Mar 15, 2023 more: https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/the-beauty-abomination-of-green-skyline-chili-3-ways-is-back-this-st-patricks-day-41593594
March 27, 20232 yr Taco John's opening first of 4 Cincinnati restaurants in West Chester A Wyoming-based quick service taco restaurant chain plans to open four location in the Cincinnati market, and the first is coming to a suburb in April. Taco John's is opening its first Cincinnati-area location at 8155 Highland Pointe Dr. in West Chester Township on April 17. Meritage Hospitality Group, the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based franchisee, plans at least four locations in the Cincinnati market. “We’ve had our sights set on bringing Taco John’s to Cincinnati for quite some time and are excited that time is finally here,” Gary Rose, Meritage Hospitality Group's president, said in a news release. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/03/27/taco-johns-restaurant-opening-west-chester.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 29, 20232 yr Upscale sushi restaurant Baru opening in downtown Cincinnati's 84.51 building An upscale sushi restaurant and Japanese-style izakaya is getting ready to open inside the 84.51 building in downtown Cincinnati. Baru is opening inside the former Midici pizzeria space at 595 Race St. downtown on March 31. Baru is being opened by Further Concepts, which operates Lori's RoadHouse in West Chester Township and an upcoming sports bar in the Foundry adjacent to Fountain Square. "We wanted a sushi restaurant that also had a great bar and nightlife," Further Concepts founder Tyler Wogenstahl told me. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/03/29/baru-sushi-opening-8451-downtown.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 29, 20232 yr Dewey's Pizza opens adjacent to Covington's Braxton Brewing A new restaurant has just opened in the space adjacent to Covington's Braxton Brewing Co. Dewey's Pizza on March 29 opened its doors at 43 W. Seventh St., sharing a wall with the Covington craft brewery. Dewey's has its own dining room, but also serves Braxton's taproom through a walk-up window. “We absolutely love giving people a space to escape and enjoy. With Dewey’s Pizza as our new neighbors, we feel we’ll be able to continue bringing a one-of-a-kind taproom experience to locals who already know and love this iconic Cincinnati brand," Braxton CEO Jake Rouse said in a news release. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/03/29/deweys-braxton-opening.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 29, 20232 yr Cincinnati's Mita's, Nolia and Elaine Bentz named James Beard finalists Two Cincinnati restaurants and one local pastry chef are among the finalists for the 2023 James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards. The James Beard Foundation on Wednesday announced Chef Jose Salazar's Mita's and Chef Jeffrey Harris' Nolia Kitchen, as well as Mochiko Pastry Chef Elaine Uykimpang Bentz were all named finalists for the 2023 awards. Winners will be announced on June 5 during a ceremony at Chicago's Lyric Theater. The 2023 awards program is shaping up to be a banner year for Cincinnati. Six chefs and establishments were nominated in the semifinalist round in January, more than Cincinnati has seen in the awards' history. Cincinnati has never seen three finalists – called "nominees" by the James Beard Foundation – in one year. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/03/29/mitas-nolia-elaine-bentz-james-beard.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 29, 20232 yr The Blue Ash Arby's closes permanently this Friday: https://www.google.com/maps/@39.2689728,-84.3722047,3a,75y,40.65h,87.48t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sznZRbyxKMZtjbP-14RO0dQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192
March 30, 20232 yr Agave & Rye owner Epic Brands opening Trashy Dawg chicken restaurant The owner of fast-growing taco chain Agave & Rye is launching a new restaurant concept, one she plans to grow at a clip of 50 locations per year. Yavonne Sarber, founder and CEO of Epic Brands, the parent company of Agave & Rye, is opening her first location of Trashy Dawg in Huntsville, Ala., adjacent to that city's Agave & Rye, in May. She said she is in lease negotiations for a Cincinnati location, with hopes of opening by October. While Agave & Rye is a full-service, sit down restaurant that combines proper French cooking techniques in the vehicle of the taco, Trashy Dawg will be a quick service concept. Sarber told me Trashy Dawg will be more technology-based, with orders placed at kiosks or online. There won't be servers, she said, but there will be hospitality employees who make sure the surroundings are clean and customers are happy. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/03/30/agave-rye-trashy-dawg.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 6, 20232 yr Chef David Jackman opening Wildweed restaurant in OTR A Cincinnati chef, who comes to the city by way of Canada and has worked in buzzed about restaurants across the country, is giving his pop-up dinner series a permanent home in Over-the-Rhine. Chef David Jackman is opening Wildweed at 1303 Walnut St. in Over-the-Rhine. His hope is to open this fall. David Jackman and his wife, Lydia, currently host pop-ups at Mighty Good adjacent to Findlay Market, Fridays through Sundays, a practice that will continue for another few weeks until work on Wildweed ramps up. The pop-up serves a rotating menu with a focus on handmade pasta and ingredients sourced from local farms. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/04/06/wildweed-restaurant-otr.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 7, 20232 yr 16 Lots Southern Outpost sets May 19 opening, hires chef Coby Baumann A Mason craft brewery has set a grand opening for its Newport on the Levee outpost, and it's bringing on the chef who most recently helmed downtown's upscale Royce restaurant to head its kitchen. Mason's 16 Lots will host the grand opening of its Southern Outpost at Newport on the Levee on May 19. The taproom and restaurant has brought on chef Coby Baumann to lead its culinary efforts. The 16 Lots Southern Outpost is planned as an explorer-themed taproom and restaurant – think "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea," but incorporating the Ohio River and its riverboat history. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/04/06/16-lots-southern-outpost-coby-baumann.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 9, 20232 yr Mexican restaurant known for color-changing margaritas will be coming to Lebanon A new Mexican restaurant known for its color-changing margaritas will make way to the Dayton region soon. The restaurant will create new dining options and add more jobs to the area. Mi Cozumel, a Mexican restaurant based out of Cincinnati, will be coming to 511 N. Broadway St. in Lebanon as one of many dining and retail spots at the front of an existing apartment complex, according to a liquor permit filed for the location. Mi Cozumel is an authentic, family-owned Mexican restaurant that offers quintessential Mexican cuisine as well as culinary innovations, table-side preparations and over 40 flavors of margaritas. The restaurant currently has three locations in Cincinnati and Springdale. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2023/04/08/new-mexican-restaurant-dayton.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 10, 20232 yr Bb.q Chicken opens first Cincinnati restaurant at Fourth & Race development A Seoul, South Korea-based fried chicken chain just opened its first Cincinnati-area location at a $116 million downtown development. Bb.q Chicken opened at 150 W. Fourth St. in the Cincinnati Center City Development Corp.'s (3CDC) Fourth & Race development on April 10. It's the first restaurant for franchisee Henry Ly. The restaurant chain was founded in Korea in 1995 and began a global expansion in 2003. The chain specializes in Korean-style fried chicken, which is different from American-style fried chicken in the spices and flavor profile, as well as being deep fried twice to give it an extra crispy shell. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/04/10/bbq-chicken-restaurant-fourth-race-downtown.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 11, 20232 yr Latin tapas restaurant Livery opens in Montgomery Quarter development An Indianapolis restaurant group just opened its second concept inside of a $150 million suburban Cincinnati development. Livery, a Latin-inspired tapas eatery from the Cunningham Restaurant Group, hosted its grand opening at the Montgomery Quarter on April 10. ... "Livery has been very popular in the Indianapolis downtown market, and we see it as an excellent fit for Montgomery as well," Mike Cunningham, CEO of the Cunningham Restaurant Group, said in a news release. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/04/11/livery-open-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
April 13, 20232 yr Mac's Pizza Pub owner opening Clifton pizza vending machine, wants to franchise The owner of a Clifton pizzeria is opening a pizza vending machine that will dispense hot pies 24/7, and it's a concept he hopes to spread across Cincinnati. Mac Ryan, owner of Mac's Pizza Pub with five locations in Cincinnati, is debuting a pizza vending machine at his Clifton pizzeria at 205 W. McMillan St., hoping to have it up and operational by April 22. Ryan imported the pizza vending machine from France and spent April 10 and 11 learning its operational capabilities. The vending machine has two hearth ovens connected to a refrigerator and can cook pizzas from a par-baked state in less than three minutes. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/04/13/macs-pizza-pub-vending-machine.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 18, 20232 yr Sabaidee Lao & Thai restaurant opening in Walton A restaurant featuring the cuisines of Laos and Thailand is opening in Northern Kentucky. Sabaidee Lao & Thai Cuisine is opening at 11051 Clay Drive in Walton, Ky. Manager Eric Pasith, whose mother Kim Pasith is opening the restaurant, said Sabaidee is ready to welcome guests as soon as it passes final inspections, which could come as early as this week. Eric Pasith told me his grandfather moved his family from Laos to the United States after the Vietnam War. His parents met in San Diego before bouncing between Boston and Rhode Island, eventually settling in Kentucky in 2001. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/04/18/sabaidee-lao-thai-restaurant-nky.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 19, 20232 yr Taco John's debuts first Cincinnati-area restaurant in West Chester Township Quick-service Mexican chain Taco John's is now serving customers at its first Cincinnati-area location as its West Chester Township restaurant made its debut this week. The eatery, known for its specialty items like meat and potato burritos, stuffed grilled tacos and potato olés — round bites of crunchy potato, sprinkled with a blend of signature spices — opened Monday at 8155 Highland Pointe Drive on April 17. It’s the first of at least four restaurants planned for the Cincinnati market, Grand Rapids, Mich.-based franchisee Meritage Hospitality Group said last month, although it did not disclose where it was targeting other leases. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/04/19/taco-johns-now-open-west-chester.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 20, 20232 yr Rusk Kitchen + Bar opens in East Walnut Hills; here's a look inside The owners of the Establishment in Oakley just opened their latest restaurant – complete with a rooftop deck – in East Walnut Hills. Brothers Troy and Brendan McAndrews, also owner of McAndrews Glass, quietly opened Rusk Kitchen + Bar at 2724 Woodburn Ave. in East Walnut Hills on April 14. The brothers are hosting a grand opening on April 21. Rusk serves a menu of upscale American fare, familiar dishes, but with a twist, Troy McAndrews told me. A unique feature of the menu is a daily special that changes every day but is consistent week-to-week: Mondays are meatball stroganoff day, Tuesday Granny's Gumbo, Thursday meatloaf muffins, and so on. The daily specials are always $12. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/04/20/rusk-restaurant-east-walnut-hills.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 21, 20232 yr 23 hours ago, ColDayMan said: Brothers Troy and Brendan McAndrews, also owner of McAndrews Glass, quietly opened Rusk Kitchen + Bar at 2724 Woodburn Ave. in East Walnut Hills on April 14. The brothers are hosting a grand opening on April 21. It looks like they spent a truly huge amount of money modifying this building. It was an auto garage until recently: https://www.google.com/maps/@39.1286775,-84.4773379,3a,75y,106.53h,88.85t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1shv_uPMHAt-yY_1ktSc6e6w!2e0!5s20110601T000000!7i13312!8i6656
April 26, 20232 yr Jack Browns closed April 23rd. I was just there two Thursdays ago and am sad to see it go. I feel like Main Street has been struggling this year.
April 26, 20232 yr Moerlein Lager House opening seasonal street taco shack, Casa De Borracho A seasonal street taco stand is coming soon to a beer garden near the Banks downtown. Moerlein Lager House, the riverfront restaurant and brewery located on Joe Nuxhall Way, is expanding its beer garden experience to include Casa De Borracho’s Taco & Tequila Shack. The stand will make its official debut April 25. Greg Hardman, managing member of Moerlein Lager House, called Casa De Borracho a true street taco experience, meant to enhance the restaurant’s outdoor beer garden. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/04/24/moerlein-lager-house-casa-de-borracho-launch.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 26, 20232 yr Caribou Coffee signs franchising deal to bring shops to Cincinnati A Minnesota-based coffee chain is preparing for its Cincinnati comeback, thanks to a new franchising agreement. Mike Mariola Restaurants, a Northern Ohio-based restaurant group, plans to launch 60 Caribou locations throughout the Buckeye State, including between 15 to 20 in Greater Cincinnati, officials told the Courier. Mariola's first Caribou location opened this November in the company's hometown of Wooster, Ohio. Mike Mariola, founder of Mariola Restaurants, told the Courier his team is bullish on Caribou's Cincinnati relaunch because of its brand loyalty. Caribou previously had five coffee houses within the region that closed in 2013. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/04/26/caribou-coffee-cincinnati-franchises.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 27, 20232 yr https://www.citybeat.com/food-drink/review-college-hill-dining-scene-reinvigorated-with-addition-of-several-top-notch-restaurants-and-bars-15120674
April 27, 20232 yr https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/may-2023/food-road-trips/beyond-cincinnati-chili/ Here's another piece from Chicago Magazine about Kiki, College Hill, and the city's restaurant scene.
April 27, 20232 yr Wow, someone thinks they're awfully important: Maybe "Fred" told this guy about Schuller's Wigwam, a College Hill restaurant that was actually - get this - interesting:
April 28, 20232 yr Miami vibes and Havana nights: Cuban eatery Amador sets opening at Newport on the Levee Newport on the Levee will welcome its newest restaurant next week, the latest concept — and most ambitious project to date — from locally based Pesola Hospitality Group. Amador, a casual Cuban restaurant and rum bar with a Caribbean and tropical flair, will open for dinner service starting Monday, May 1. It’s the third offering from Pesola Hospitality — and owner Nick Pesola’s largest and most upscale eatery. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/04/28/amador-cuban-restaurant-bar-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
May 2, 20232 yr Oh no!!! Cincinnati owner of Richie's restaurants Richard Bhoolai indicted on tax fraud charges The owner of a longtime Cincinnati restaurant chain has been indicted on charges of tax fraud that allegedly funded more than $1 million in gambling activity. Richard Bhoolai, the founder, owner and CEO of Richie’s restaurants, was arrested April 29 by deputies of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office in coordination with the Internal Revenue Service's criminal division, according to a news release from the IRS’ Cincinnati field office. Court documents allege that from the fourth quarter of 2016 through the fourth quarter of 2018, Bhoolai’s business withheld federal taxes from employees’ paychecks, but failed to file quarterly employment tax returns and transmit the payroll taxes it collected to the IRS. As the sole owner, Bhoolai had responsibility to collect, account for and pay over the taxes. The release states that during this period, “it is alleged that Bhoolai caused Richie’s Fast Food Restaurants to make hundreds of thousands of dollars of expenditures for his personal benefit, including using business proceeds to engage in gambling activity in excess of $1 million.” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/05/01/cincinnati-owner-of-richies-restaurants-richard-b.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 4, 20232 yr Breakfast and brunch spot Toast & Berry sets opening date for Liberty Township location A breakfast and brunch concept that first landed in Montgomery in 2018 has set the opening date for location number two in a northern Butler County suburb. Toast & Berry, a daytime dining concept known for its French toast and mimosa flights, will open in Liberty Township at 7 a.m. Monday, May 15. The 4,500-square-foot restaurant is located on the ground floor of Liberty Center's AC Hotel by Marriott at 7485 Gibson St. Toast & Berry is owned and operated by Looking Glass Hospitality, a restaurant group that also includes Tahona Kitchen + Bar, Clyborne's, Emery and Fretboard Brewing & Public House in Hamilton. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/05/04/toast-and-berry-opening-may-liberty-township.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 9, 20232 yr Conserva Wine & Tapas opens in Ludlow with focus on community, tapas, wine A new restaurant that specializes in Spanish tapas, wine, vermouth cocktails and more has opened in Northern Kentucky, the second business venture from its proprietors who said they have big plans for their small, historic neighborhood. Conserva Wine & Tapas debuted quietly in November at 225 Elm St. in Ludlow. The eatery is nod to owners Challis and Lauren Hodge’s love of Spanish cuisine and “tapas culture,” meaning sharing small bites with friends. It all comes together in an intimate, cozy environment with seating for just over 40. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/05/08/conserva-wine-tapas-highlights.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 10, 20232 yr Derrick Braziel's Pata Roja Taqueria signs lease with 3CDC for first brick-and-mortar space A popular food truck specializing in Mexico City-style street tacos is putting down permanent roots with plans to open its first brick-and-mortar space. The team behind Pata Roja Taqueria, a pop-up taco truck launched by Mortar co-founder Derrick Braziel, signed a lease for a storefront in the Court Street Condos project, an $8.6 million Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC) property located at 52 E. Court St. The restaurant is expected to open its doors later this year. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/05/10/derrick-braziel-pata-roja-3cdc-court-street-plaza.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 12, 20232 yr Sebastian Bakehouse moves into former Red Feather Larder space in Hyde Park A popular East Side bakery has outgrown its initial storefront in just one year’s time, and the proprietors behind the business are planning to move to a location closer to its roots. Sebastian Bakehouse, a bakery known for its Viennoiserie, or French breakfast pastries, announced its move May 11 into the former Red Feather Larder in Hyde Park at 3378 Erie Ave. – replacing what had served as a grocery, butchery and kitchen. The news comes just 11 months after Sebastian Bakehouse moved into its first brick-and-mortar spot in Mariemont along Wooster Pike. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/05/11/sebastian-bakehouse-red-feater-larder-dutchs.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 16, 20232 yr Former Sotto chef Danny Combs to open French-inspired restaurant Colette in former Zula space A longtime Cincinnati chef is branching out to launch his own restaurant concept, taking up residence in an Over-the-Rhine space that formerly housed one of the neighborhood’s longest-running tenants before shuttering last year. Danny Combs, formerly of Sotto and Boca, recently signed a lease with Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC) to open Colette where Zula Restaurant & Wine Bar once resided at 1400 Race St. The French-inspired eatery, slated to open by late summer/early fall, will play on the building’s old-world feel and its idyllic backdrop – catty corner to Washington Park with views of Cincinnati Music Hall. Combs is still developing the menu but said the food will be approachable – catering to both diners looking to “nerd out” over food and wine and those looking for a more casual meal. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/05/16/danny-combs-exits-sotto-open-colette-otr.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 18, 20232 yr Author 'All things oyster' returning to OTR as 3CDC signs new tenant for shuttered Pearlstar space By Liz Engel – Staff reporter, Cincinnati Business Courier May 18, 2023 Updated May 18, 2023, 8:33am EDT Two longtime Over-the-Rhine residents with decades of bar and restaurant experience between them are opening a new concept in their neighborhood – looking to revive a recently shuttered spot on Vine Street last home to oyster bar Pearlstar. Tom Stephen and Garth Lieb – the duo behind Liberty's Bar & Bottle, a craft beer and wine bar; and the Pony, a bar and restaurant, both located on Main Street – signed a lease with Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC) for the space at 1220 Vine St. In a news release, 3CDC said the redesigned space will continue to focus on “all things oyster,” similar to Pearlstar, while also highlighting the location’s indoor and outdoor spaces: The restaurant includes 2,000 square feet inside and an outdoor courtyard of equal size. MORE
May 20, 20232 yr Nekter Juice Bar opens second Cincinnati-area location near Kenwood Towne Centre A Southern California-based juice bar franchise is readying to open its second location in the region with a storefront near Greater Cincinnati's busiest shopping mall. Nekter Juice Bar will serve its first customers at 8 a.m. May 19 in Sycamore Township at 7829 Kenwood Place, across from Kenwood Towne Centre. Franchisees and husband-and-wife team Sarah and Brad Downs recently signed a three-store agreement with the brand, and the opening comes 19 months after their first store debuted in October 2021 at Oakley Station. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/05/19/nekter-juice-bar-expands-cincinnati-kenwood-place.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 23, 20232 yr Factory 52 signs Melt Revival, Shango’s Urban Taqueria and Tweedy’s Burgers for Gatherall Food Hall A new food hall opening this summer just signed three new tenants to their lineup of vendors. The Gatherall, an upcoming food hall at Factory 52, PLK Communities' $100 million mixed-use Norwood development, has signed three new restaurant tenants: Melt Revival, a veggie-centric sandwich shop in Cincinnati’s Northside neighborhood Shango’s Urban Taqueria, a new taco stand with inspiration from a fusion of world cuisines Tweedy’s Burgers, a reincarnation of a former Deer Park deli and grill. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/05/22/new-gatherall-food-hall-signs-new-restaurants.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 23, 20232 yr Onolicious Hawaii restaurant sets opening along Court Street Plaza downtown A restaurant first born at a Cincinnati food hall specializing in tropical island fare is making final preparations for its official opening in a new, and much larger, space downtown. Onolicious Hawaii, which first took up residence in 2021 at Oakley Kitchen, will open to the public Tuesday, May 23, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at its new home at 1005 Walnut St. along Court Street Plaza, serving up brunch, lunch and dinner. Onolicious Hawaii owner Vincente Benedett, who co-owns the restaurant with his wife, Elena, first announced the move downtown in November 2022. Onolicious had outgrown its 120-square-foot stall at Oakley Kitchen, a food hall located inside the former Duck Creek Antique Mall at 3715 Madison Road. Onolicious closed there at the end of February as the Benedetts prepared for their move. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/05/23/onolicious-hawaii-opening-downtown-court-street.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 23, 20232 yr Heard Thunderdome got the Royce space. Not 100% if it's true but it tracks with what I've been hearing.
May 24, 20232 yr Solstice restaurant sets opening in former Suzie Wong's in East Walnut Hills An East Walnut Hills restaurant is opening after more than a year of delays. Owners Chris Wolfe, Andy Smith and Brad Lauck, first aimed to open Solstice – their tropical taco and shareables joint – in spring 2022. The restaurant is opening at 1544 Madison Road in DeSales Plaza at the former home of Suzie Wong’s, an Asian restaurant that closed for good in 2021 after nearly a decade of business. The group of owners first collaborated on a cocktail-focused bar nearby in East Walnut Hills called Anjou, and eventually decided to expand into the food industry. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/05/24/solstice-restaurant-walnut-hills-suzie-wongs.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 25, 20232 yr https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/05/25/bourbons-kitchen-and-bar-signs-lease-in-at580.html New restaurant going in former Walburgers space. Edited May 25, 20232 yr by Ucgrad2015
May 25, 20232 yr 30 minutes ago, Ucgrad2015 said: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/05/25/bourbons-kitchen-and-bar-signs-lease-in-at580.html New restaurant going in former Walsburger’s space. Wow that was fast.
May 31, 20232 yr Chacabanas Cuban sandwich restaurant opening adjacent to Findlay Market in Cincinnati A restaurant specializing in Cuban and Dominican flavors is opening adjacent to Cincinnati's Findlay Market. The Corporation for Findlay Market announced May 30 Chacabanas, a Cuban sandwich shop, is opening June 2 at 1809 Elm St. across from the market house. Chef Helen Ortega is opening Chacabanas. She grew up watching her grandmother cook at her restaurant in the Dominican Republic, before moving to the U.S. with her father and Cuban stepmother at age 14, where she was introduced to Cuban cuisine. Ortega earned a culinary degree and worked in kitchens in New York City before moving to Cincinnati. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/05/30/chacabanas-cuban-sandwich-findlay-market.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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