October 11, 20231 yr Just Q’in BBQ expanding to new Cincinnati neighborhood A Cincinnati barbecue restaurant – and a presidential lunchtime favorite – is expanding with a new location in the city. Just Q’in, known for its Texas-style pork and brisket, is moving into College Hill. It will take over the former MashRoots space – and a neighboring streetfront property – at 5901-03 Hamilton Ave. MashRoots, which specializes in Puerto Rican-style fare, closed at the site Aug. 13. The news, announced Oct. 10 by College Hill Community Urban Redevelopment Corp., was billed as a “momentous addition” by the community development group. The restaurant has set a tentative opening date for November with a preview popup planned for this weekend. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/10/10/college-hill-hamilton-ave-just-q-bbq-restaurant.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 17, 20231 yr Vegan cheese line Mad Cheese opening first brick-and-mortar store A Cincinnati-based vegan cheese line is ready to debut its first brick-and-mortar location in a booming Cincinnati neighborhood. Mad Cheese, launched by Cincinnati native Heather Donaldson, is opening in Madisonville at 5903 Bramble Ave. The shop is eyeing a soft launch Saturday, Oct. 21, with a grand opening set for the following week. Donaldson and her husband are both from Cincinnati, and her husband is originally from Madisonville. During the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, they returned to Cincinnati and bought and rehabbed a home in the neighborhood about five minutes away from Donaldson’s in-laws. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/10/17/mad-cheese-vegan-cheese-retail-store-madisonville.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 19, 20231 yr Fast-growing chain Scooter’s Coffee plotting new location in Lebanon A national drive-thru coffeehouse chain with more than 700 locations is eyeing its second Cincinnati-area location. A vacant lot neighboring the proposed building site, under the same ownership, could open the door to future development. Scooter’s Coffee, a popular Nebraska-based brand that serves hot and iced coffee drinks, teas, smoothies, pastries, breakfast sandwiches and more, aims to open at 1002 W. Main St. in Lebanon. The city's planning commission reviewed the project at its Oct. 17 meeting; drive-thrus are currently permitted through the site’s existing general commercial zoning. If approved, Scooter’s will erect a 664-square-foot kiosk on the almost 8-acre site. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/10/19/cincinnati-second-scooter-coffee-proposed.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 19, 20231 yr Newport on the Levee food hall 'Galley' sets opening date The upcoming food hall at Newport on the Levee has set an opening date. Galley on the Levee, a food hall collaboration between Galley Group and Newport on the Levee, will host an official grand opening starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. Beginning Wednesday, Nov. 1, Galley on the Levee will open and operate as follows: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. Galley on the Levee will have four vendors when it opens: Stick and Buns, announced in August; and Los Tacos Hermanos, Four Mile Pig and Zaria Italian Street Eats, the first tenants announced this July. The kitchens will close one hour prior to the bar. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/10/19/newport-galley-levee-food-hall-sets-opening.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 20, 20231 yr Razzo pizzeria and wine bar opens in Cincinnati's Pendleton neighborhood The owners of a Pendleton design firm and a nearby bar have launched their newest venture, a Roman-inspired pizzeria and natural wine bar. Design and branding firm Guilfoil & Wulfson, the owners of Bar Saeso and the Carriage House, a luxury rental, opened pizzeria Razzo at 1201 Broadway in the former Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey restaurant space Oct. 18. Boomtown closed at the space in July 2022. The owners describe Roman-style pizza as taking many forms, from thin and crispy to thick, pan-baked pies. Razzo specializes in the deep-dish, rectangular slices with interesting toppings, similar to Detroit-style pizza, but lighter and less filling than the Michigan pizza. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/10/20/razzo-roman-pizza-natural-wine-bar-pendleton.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 23, 20231 yr Birdie’s Coffee Co. opens in long-vacant Norwood corner shop A husband-and-wife duo has opened their second business in Norwood: a coffee shop whose name serves as a nod to a loved one’s tattoos –in a space that's been completely renovated with the community in mind. Birdie’s Coffee Co., located at 4030 Forest Ave., celebrated its official debut Oct. 7 after soft opening in September. It’s the latest venture by Pete and Miranda Ventura, founders of Ventura Builders Group, a residential and commercial remodeling company. The cafe sits less than a mile from a 6,000-square-foot event center and office building in Norwood, also named Ventura, which the couple rehabbed and opened in June 2021. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/10/23/birdies-coffee-co-norwood-property-renovation.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 26, 20231 yr Script Coffee to open first brick-and-mortar location next to new Lebanon pickleball courts A coffee wholesaler is opening its first brick-and-mortar location in Lebanon adjacent to new city-owned pickleball courts. Script Coffee will debut late January 2024 in a formerly vacant building purchased from the city of Lebanon at 513 N. Broadway St. The location will feature a drive-thru lane, a seated indoor area and a wraparound outdoor patio. The interior cafe will be separated from the roastery and production room by a large transparent glass door so patrons can see where – and how – their coffee is made. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/10/26/script-coffee-lebanon-drive-thru-pickleball.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 28, 20231 yr Galley on the Levee food hall opens at Newport on the Levee Galley on the Levee opens Saturday, Oct. 28, with four food vendors, a signature bar, patio and a pass-through window - a long-awaited project that results from a collaboration between Newport on the Levee and Pittsburgh-based Galley Group, a self-styled accelerator for chefs. The food hall is opening on the first floor of the former Exchange building across from Cold Stone Creamery. The building previously housed Barnes & Noble Booksellers. Galley will host an official grand opening starting at 4 p.m. Oct. 28 before its full debut Wednesday, Nov. 1. The four food vendors, announced in two waves this summer, are: Stick and Buns: Asian street food-inspired menu including bao buns, Korean chicken wings, beef bulgogi skewers and crispy Thai bowls. Los Tacos Hermanos: Mexican-style tacos, burritos and tortas influenced by West Coast cuisine. Four Mile Pig: Smoked meats and wings, Italian beef sandwiches, burgers and sides. Zaria Italian Street Eats: Italian fare with pizzas, hand-rolled piadas and customizable pasta bowls. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/10/27/galley-food-hall-newport-levee.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 1, 20231 yr 'Not your typical brewpub': Wyoming's newest eatery, Gilligan’s on the Green, sets opening A former fire station situated in the Cincinnati suburb of Wyoming has been transformed once again – this time into an Irish- and American-themed brewpub serving up fare like Reuben rolls and filet mignon alongside a selection of nearly three dozen draft beers formulated by a West Side-based craft brewery. Gilligan’s on the Green will debut to the public Friday, Nov. 3. It’s the fourth restaurant by EP Investment Group – founded in 2009 as a residential redevelopment firm – and its first outside the confines of its Westwood home base. EP’s portfolio includes Ivory House, a white-tablecloth steakhouse on Harrison Avenue; W Bar + Bistro, which took over the West Side’s Henke Winery in 2022; and its latest concept, Aubrey and Zach’s Ice Cream, which opened earlier this year. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/11/01/gilligans-on-the-green-ep-investment-wyoming-food.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 8, 20231 yr On 9/29/2023 at 9:39 AM, ColDayMan said: Covington rooftop restaurant and cocktail bar opens to the public Northern Kentucky's newest rooftop restaurant and bar, from a veteran local operator, is ready to open its doors. Bill Whitlow will open Opal Rooftop Restaurant & Bar on the seventh floor of Covington's Republic Bank building at 535 Madison Ave. Sept. 29. “When people come to Opal, they’re stepping foot into a one-of-a-kind experience, and we believe that’s what really will set us apart,” Whitlow said in a news release. He said the 360-degree views of downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky are unmatched in the region. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/09/29/opal-rooftop-restaurant-bar-opens.html Opal has a nice view:
November 8, 20231 yr Atwood Oyster House sets opening in OTR in former Pearlstar restaurant space A new Over-the-Rhine restaurant serving up oysters and seasonal seafood has set its opening along Vine Street, the latest venture for long-time neighborhood residents and business owners Garth Lieb and Tom Stephen. Atwood, which replaces the recently shuttered Pearlstar at 1220 Vine St., will celebrate its grand opening Wednesday, Nov. 15. The restaurant will also offer a reservation-only tasting preview leading up to the debut starting Thursday, Nov. 9. Atwood is being billed as an upscale, fine-dining experience, part bustling bistro and wine bar with food offerings that are “both playful and elegant,” its team said. The menu has Southern leanings but is rooted in French technique, according to a news release. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/11/08/atwood-oyster-over-the-rhine-restaurant-vine-open.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 9, 20231 yr Hathaway's is closing and they are blaming 3CDC/the city as well as people not working downtown. A shame as their new space was really nice and it's a historic restaurant.
November 9, 20231 yr 11 hours ago, LAW 21 said: Hathaway's is closing and they are blaming 3CDC/the city as well as people not working downtown. A shame as their new space was really nice and it's a historic restaurant. Aren't they still in a lower like level of Carew? With no office tenants and the building under much needed redevelopment this isn't surprising. I wonder if there is a way to incorporate them into said redevelopment?? But if you're blaming food trucks for your failure before your actual location, maybe their mentality holds them back more than anything???
November 9, 20231 yr 29 minutes ago, TheCOV said: Aren't they still in a lower like level of Carew? With no office tenants and the building under much needed redevelopment this isn't surprising. I wonder if there is a way to incorporate them into said redevelopment?? But if you're blaming food trucks for your failure before your actual location, maybe their mentality holds them back more than anything??? They replaced the Frisch's that was there for a year or two. Honestly, it is a pretty prime location. They also mentioned in another post that 3CDC takes 7% of profits (I assume) on top of rent. It seemed like their main gripe was the city giving supposed preferential treatment to 3CDC over them. I would tend to agree with you that it seems like it was mostly them not running the business as well as they could have. The abrupt closure would indicate they just ran out of money.
November 9, 20231 yr 2 minutes ago, LAW 21 said: They replaced the Frisch's that was there for a year or two. Honestly, it is a pretty prime location. They also mentioned in another post that 3CDC takes 7% of profits (I assume) on top of rent. It seemed like their main gripe was the city giving supposed preferential treatment to 3CDC over them. I would tend to agree with you that it seems like it was mostly them not running the business as well as they could have. The abrupt closure would indicate they just ran out of money. I feel bad for them. But with the convention center slated to close for about 18 months, that entire area is gonna struggle. Only Ruby has the draw to survive this period of fewer potential customers. I actually wonder how Mortons has remained in place as long as it has.
November 9, 20231 yr I always wanted to love Hathaway's but the food was always overpriced and wasn't really great quality. Silver Ladle is a million times better when it comes to bang for your buck.
November 9, 20231 yr KungFood Chu's Amerasia owners to open Mainstrasse cafe The owners of a beloved Covington restaurant are taking on a new business venture. Kung Brew, from the couple behind KungFood Chu’s AmerAsia, will open at 640 Main St. in the Mainstrasse neighborhood by February 2024. The cafe will focus on espresso-based drinks, traditional Chinese tea service and bubble tea, according to Hana Chu, who opened AmerAsia on Madison Avenue with her chef husband, Johnny, in 2008. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/11/09/kungfood-amerasia-kung-brew-mainstrasse-covington.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 9, 20231 yr 1 hour ago, DEPACincy said: I always wanted to love Hathaway's but the food was always overpriced and wasn't really great quality. Silver Ladle is a million times better when it comes to bang for your buck. Sad but true. Also, how is it 3CDC's fault when they're not the landlord?
November 9, 20231 yr 1 hour ago, TheCOV said: I feel bad for them. But with the convention center slated to close for about 18 months, that entire area is gonna struggle. Only Ruby has the draw to survive this period of fewer potential customers. I actually wonder how Mortons has remained in place as long as it has. ? Hathaways is pretty much at fountain square, there is a ton of foot traffic in front of this space. I have been to the restaurant and I’m sorry to say it’s basic trash diner food. The truth is the competition around that block was too much for them. Also the convention center closure is not going to hurt those restaurants much at all, fountain square is….fountain square, It has stand alone heavy foot traffic. Lots of new tenants have opened recently and multiple new places are under construction at this moment. Keep in mind the convention center isn’t a giant driver which is why its being renovated to begin with lol. Also it’s easy to forget the 1000+ plus new workers that are now at The Foundry, the area is thriving. Sidenote: That Morton’s is horrible. Edited November 9, 20231 yr by 646empire
November 9, 20231 yr 24 minutes ago, Miami-Erie said: Sad but true. Also, how is it 3CDC's fault when they're not the landlord? Yeah I haven’t heard anything about 3CDC leasing the street level of Carew Tower.
November 9, 20231 yr 14 hours ago, LAW 21 said: Hathaway's is closing and they are blaming 3CDC/the city as well as people not working downtown. A shame as their new space was really nice and it's a historic restaurant. It’s sad because of the history for sure but it’s just very competitive downtown now. You can’t just serve sub par food with sub par service and hope the sheer number of downtown workers/visitors will keep you afloat. Downtown really is a different beast now, I’ve even heard a new “flagship restaurant” may be going into the Saks ground floor space when renovated. Also what’s going on with the new indoor golf place, their signage is almost non existent and the windows are too tented/dark. So many of these owners are clearly not the brightest and wasting so much money on these ill conceived concepts. Edited November 9, 20231 yr by 646empire
November 9, 20231 yr 10 minutes ago, 646empire said: Also what’s going on with the new indoor golf place Haha I had no idea there was an indoor golf place. Putt putt or a virtual golf simulator thing?
November 9, 20231 yr 46 minutes ago, ryanlammi said: Haha I had no idea there was an indoor golf place. Putt putt or a virtual golf simulator thing? Yeah Five Iron Golf opened in The Foundry but it’s been empty every time I’ve walked past. A nice looking place but the street presence is horrible. I also read in a Cleveland thread that its location is also odd if I’m not mistaken lol https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/05/03/2660412/0/en/Five-Iron-Golf-Tees-up-Downtown-Cincinnati.html https://www.wlwt.com/amp/article/fire-iron-golf-simulator-bar-downtown-cincinnati/43781602 Edited November 9, 20231 yr by 646empire
November 9, 20231 yr I think the windows have to be tinted to keep out sun for the simulators to function properly.
November 9, 20231 yr Ive gone to Five Iron two times trying to like it. Both times there was only 1 employee so it takes forever to get a drink even if you are sitting at the bar. The second time we went we had a group of about 6 and ordered food then 45 mins later the bartender said he forgot to put in the order but even if we wanted food they didnt have any to serve which was really odd.
November 9, 20231 yr 42 minutes ago, CincyIntheKnow said: I think the windows have to be tinted to keep out sun for the simulators to function properly. Thats unfortunate if true, and if thats the case you would think they would opt for some flashy signage that stands out. Wouldn’t be surprised if this place has a short life.
November 9, 20231 yr 19 minutes ago, wjh said: Ive gone to Five Iron two times trying to like it. Both times there was only 1 employee so it takes forever to get a drink even if you are sitting at the bar. The second time we went we had a group of about 6 and ordered food then 45 mins later the bartender said he forgot to put in the order but even if we wanted food they didnt have any to serve which was really odd. Wow. So slow it’s not worth staffing a server? Yikes. I’ve heard similar stories.
November 9, 20231 yr 29 minutes ago, 646empire said: Wow. So slow it’s not worth staffing a server? Yikes. I’ve heard similar stories. I wouldn't for certain say that the cause of not having a server is slow business, the place had just opened when we went and there were some other folks in there using the simulators it just seemed extremely poorly run. A start up company that brands itself as "cool and techy" so they get a bunch of money to expand super quick but lack the infrastructure to support the expansion.
November 9, 20231 yr The two times I've went to Five Iron the service was fine, and saw about 5-6 employees moving around.
November 9, 20231 yr More on Hathaway's... Hathaway's Diner owner blames city for closure after 68 years in Carew Tower Hathaway’s Diner, a mainstay in downtown Cincinnati, has closed its doors. Owner Danny Holbrook authored a Facebook post Nov. 8 to say the diner would shutter the following day: Quote Very sad day for me personally. Between the city with all the food trucks. Plus not as many people working downtown. It just killed our business. Wish I could do something to change it but just not possible. We loved serving the people of Cincinnati for 68 years. Ten years ourselves. Thanks and love to all of you. “The city is the one shutting us down," Holbrook added in a comment to the post. ... A 3CDC spokesman offered the following statement: "We were saddened to see the news of Hathaway’s Diner closing, but we were confused by their social media post announcing the closure. Hathaway’s is not a 3CDC tenant, we’ve had no involvement in their business and no discussions with them about their operations." More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/11/09/hathaways-diner-carew-tower-closes.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 9, 20231 yr Redtree Gallery and Coffee Shop's new OTR location now open, cocktail bar to come Redtree Gallery and Coffee Shop opened its second location Oct. 22 in Over-the-Rhine, and plans are underway to add an evening cocktail bar in the same space. The OTR location sits at the corner of 12th Street near Central Parkway inside the historic Strietmann Center. Redtree developed the space in partnership with the Strietmann Center’s owner, Grandin Properties, an Over-the-Rhine-based real estate development company led by Peg Wyant. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/11/09/redtree-gallery-coffee-cocktail-bar-over-the-rhine.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 9, 20231 yr 1 hour ago, ColDayMan said: More on Hathaway's... Hathaway's Diner owner blames city for closure after 68 years in Carew Tower Hathaway’s Diner, a mainstay in downtown Cincinnati, has closed its doors. Owner Danny Holbrook authored a Facebook post Nov. 8 to say the diner would shutter the following day: “The city is the one shutting us down," Holbrook added in a comment to the post. ... A 3CDC spokesman offered the following statement: "We were saddened to see the news of Hathaway’s Diner closing, but we were confused by their social media post announcing the closure. Hathaway’s is not a 3CDC tenant, we’ve had no involvement in their business and no discussions with them about their operations." More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/11/09/hathaways-diner-carew-tower-closes.html Sucks! I loved that place and though their new location was great!
November 11, 20231 yr Walking downtown today and didn’t realize that OKTO had closed. It sure how long they’ve been closed.
November 12, 20231 yr In Clifton Heights, the new Taste of Belgium is open, but its sign is very small, so it doesn't look open. Not good. Meanwhile, Pieology, Waffle House, Keystone, and the St. Clair's spaces are all vacant at U Square. So we have both the highest enrollment in UC history and many high-profile vacancies.
November 12, 20231 yr On 11/11/2023 at 1:22 PM, Ucgrad2015 said: Walking downtown today and didn’t realize that OKTO had closed. It sure how long they’ve been closed. It’s been about a year
November 13, 20231 yr Cincinnati's first Teriyaki Madness opens in Butler County A nationwide fast-casual restaurant chain has opened its first Greater Cincinnati location in Butler County. Teriyaki Madness opened Friday, Nov. 10, at 2889 Joseph Drive in Fairfield Township near Hamilton. The restaurant offers Asian cuisine featuring a Seattle-style teriyaki menu highlighted by customizable made-to-order bowls. Teriyaki Madness CEO Michael Haith described the fare on an interview posted to the company’s website as “delicious food that’s healthy, not healthy food that says it’s delicious.” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/11/13/teriyaki-madness-opens-location-hamilton-cincy.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 16, 20231 yr King Corona restaurant to bring Miami nightlife feel to Spooky Nook in 2024 One of region’s largest private restaurant groups, lured by the pace of development in Hamilton, is bringing a high-end concept to Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill. King Corona will open by fall 2024 at the Spooky Nook entrance on North B Street facing the Black Street Bridge and the Great Miami River. The restaurant will offer a taste of the Miami nightlife in 16,900 square feet of space across two floors, including outdoor seating along B Street. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/11/16/king-corona-restaurant-spooky-nook-hamilton.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 17, 20231 yr Big Chill bar in College Hill adds full food menu as outdoor season winds down A major change is coming to a popular neighborhood spot in College Hill. There’s now a full food menu at Big Chill. The bar, which also serves ice cream through a walk-up window in the warmer months, opened on New Year’s Eve as part of the $9 million mixed-use Keymark project on Hamilton Avenue. “Since opening, we’ve had a small selection (of) snacks with rotating food specials, which are always popular,” co-owner Hannah Wheatley told me. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/11/16/big-chill-bar-college-hill-adds-full-food-menu.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 17, 20231 yr Trophy Pizza, Nice-Nice Noodle and Rice opening in Factory 52 food hall A Filipino noodle and rice shop and a New York-style pizza joint are joining the food hall inside of Norwood's Factory 52 development. Nice-Nice Noodles and Rice hosted a soft opening over the weekend of Nov. 9 inside of the Gatherall, a food hall comprised of 13 food vendors, the Fulton Yards coffeehouse and bar and an in-house cocktail bar in 20,000 square feet abutting Fretboard Brewing on the campus of Factory 52. The Filipino-style noodle and rice joint will be joined by Trophy Pizza, specializing in New York-style slices and pies, which is targeting a January 2024 opening. Nice-Nice was opened by Chef Mapi De Veyra, former chef of Over-the-Rhine's Quan Hapa, and formerly of Decibel Korean Fried Chicken (a fellow Gatherall restaurant) and Dope! Asian Street Fare. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/11/17/trophy-pizza-nice-nice-noodle-factory-52.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 21, 20231 yr Angilo's Pizza in Sayler Park has big plans for first quarter 2024 A Tri-State business owner is hoping to carry on a Cincinnati legacy with the recent opening of another Angilo’s Pizza in Sayler Park. Incline Smoke Shack owner Kevin Geers told me he discovered the location, on Gracely Drive, while searching for a place to expand his barbecue joint, located at 13 Below Brewery, earlier this year. The plan to build an Angilo’s in Sayler Park happened well before Geers was involved, but the project was put on hold after one of the original business partners passed away. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/11/21/angilos-pizza-hoagies-sayler-park-west-side.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 26, 20231 yr Graeter's, Braxton Brewing, Dewey's team up to create family destination in Union Graeter’s Ice Cream, Dewey’s Pizza and Braxton Brewing Co. are teaming up to create a new family destination in the growing city of Union, and at least one of those concepts plans to open this month. It’s a joint effort by the brands to expand their presence throughout Kentucky. The campus, located at 8905 US-42 near the Kroger Marketplace, will feature a Braxton Taproom, Dewey’s Pizza, and a Graeter’s Scoop Shop complete with a drive-thru centered around a 20,000 square-foot greenspace and beer garden. “Opening this new taproom in Union brings Braxton full circle,” said Jake Rouse, co-founder and CEO of Braxton Brewing Co. “We grew up less than 100 yards from this new destination, so this project truly brings us back to our roots. This is where we come home.” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/11/22/graeters-ice-cream-braxton-brewing-deweys-in-union.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 28, 20231 yr Truva Turkish Kitchen to replace shuttered Maplewood Kitchen and Bar at Deerfield Towne Center A 25-year food industry veteran is expanding in the region with plans to open a second location in a vacant space at Warren County’s Deerfield Towne Center. Truva Turkish Kitchen will take over the former Maplewood Kitchen and Bar spot at the shopping plaza, located at 5065 Deerfield Blvd. Owner Murat Karahan told me he plans to open at the location by mid-January 2024. It’s a big step up – literally – for Karahan and Truva. The new space measures around 7,500-square-feet, roughly double his existing location at 8060 Montgomery Road in Sycamore Township. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/11/27/truva-turkish-kitchen-deerfield-towne-center-food.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 29, 20231 yr Milk Jar Cafe opens seventh Cincinnati-area location in Anderson Township Bubble tea shop Milk Jar Cafe has expanded once again with the opening of its seventh location in the Tri-State. This new spot, located at 7868 Beechmont Ave. in Anderson Township, opened earlier this month. Chloe Tran and her husband, Tien Ho, are co-owners. They partnered with Milk Jar creators Jimmy Lin and Kevin Chen after years of friendship. “Chloe and Tien were our first friends when we came to Cincinnati,” Lin said. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/11/29/milk-jar-cafe-opens-new-anderson-township.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 29, 20231 yr Esquire names Nolia Kitchen in OTR to Best New Restaurants in America list An Over-the-Rhine eatery has been named as one of Esquire magazine's Best New Restaurants in America. Despite opening in 2022, Esquire gave Chef Jeffrey Harris' Nolia Kitchen at 1405 Clay St. a nod on its 2023 Best New Restaurants in America list, which featured 50 dining destinations across the country. The magazine opens by recounting an anecdote about how the restaurant, which specializes in smoked dishes, was forced to ditch its outdoor smoker after complaints from a neighbor. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/11/29/esquire-best-new-restaurants-nolia-otr-chef-narris.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 30, 20231 yr https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/11/29/salazar-closing-otr-new-plans.html Salazar is closing in OTR and is looking for a larger space outside of OTR. Owner hopes to turn the current into something else. Have a feeling the urban basin will be taking a hit this winter with closings.
November 30, 20231 yr I agree. And this gets to what @taestellwas discussing on another thread recently. The makeup of OTRs business reflect that OTR is (was) the hottest spot to for a night out. As wallets tighten, tastes change, and competition from other NBDs heats up, there's going to be some change in the makeup of OTRs businesses. As the population of the CBD and OTR continue to increase, we will see more resident-focused businesses come to the fore. I've been to Milwaukee a few times over the years, and I'm always struck by how different the makeup of their dense areas is. (At least it feels like) there's so many more residential units in their urban areas and there's convenience stores/bodegas all over the place in their neighborhoods. They feel much more 'lived-in.' I know the reason is that we happen to have a bunch of large HQs downtown, which made our downtown more office-worker friendly, but the difference is striking.
November 30, 20231 yr Lucy Blue Pizza returning to Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood Lucy Blue Pizza is expanding and moving back to its original stomping grounds in Over-the-Rhine. Lucy Blue OTR officially opened Nov. 29. It's located at 1301 Vine St. in the site of the former pizza parlor, Venice on Vine. Officials with Lucy Blue did not respond to a request for comment on the move as of this posting. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/11/30/lucy-blue-pizza-moves-back-to-over-the-rhine.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 30, 20231 yr 12 hours ago, Ucgrad2015 said: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/11/29/salazar-closing-otr-new-plans.html Salazar is closing in OTR and is looking for a larger space outside of OTR. Owner hopes to turn the current into something else. Have a feeling the urban basin will be taking a hit this winter with closings. Im thinking the old Saks Fifth Avenue future Restaurant Space could be the pick for Salazar. Just across from his Mitas restaurant. And the urban basin isn’t taking a hit at all. Unfortunately many folks for some reason tend to pay more attention to closings but overlook the openings sadly. New places are opening faster than these closings. Razzo opened a couple months ago, Atwood opened a month ago and Colette just opened last week. Davidson is under construction, The new Bourbon Restaurant is under construction along with too many to name lol. Edited November 30, 20231 yr by 646empire
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