March 5, 201213 yr Ohio needs your votes! http://www.foodandwine.com/peoples-best-new-chef/great-lakes VOTE HERE for Daniel Wright of SENATE Restaurant and Abigail Street as he competes in Food & Wine's People's Best New Chefs. Of the ten from our Great Lakes region, 7 are from Chicago, 1 is from Indianapolis, and 2 are from Cincinnati. The other Cincinnatian is Jose Salazar of The Palace at the Cincinnatian Hotel. It's as simple as ONE CLICK: http://www.foodandwine.com/peoples-best-new-chef/great-lakes
March 6, 201213 yr Wurst Bar, specializing in sausage, coming to Mt. Lookout Wurst Bar in Mount Lookout is scheduled to open this summer. Thats right, Wurst Bar. As in, a bar that specializes in two of Cincinnatis favorite culinary delights, sausages and beer. The simple but brilliant idea comes from Jeff Mussio and his business partner, Bronson Trebbi. The duo is renovating a 1,200-square-foot space at 3204 Linwood Ave., next to Millions Cafe. They bought the building last July for $129,500. Trebbi said they are spending several hundred thousand dollars on renovation work. They plan to open in May or June. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2012/03/05/wurst-bar-specializing-in-sausage.html I was thinking this could be a cool restaurant addition to Cincinnati until I read that it's owned by the same guy who owns Muz's. That bar is an absolute joke...attracts a good amount of high school kids.
March 12, 201213 yr Ohio needs your votes! http://www.foodandwine.com/peoples-best-new-chef/great-lakes VOTE HERE for Daniel Wright of SENATE Restaurant and Abigail Street as he competes in Food & Wine's People's Best New Chefs. Of the ten from our Great Lakes region, 7 are from Chicago, 1 is from Indianapolis, and 2 are from Cincinnati. The other Cincinnatian is Jose Salazar of The Palace at the Cincinnatian Hotel. It's as simple as ONE CLICK: http://www.foodandwine.com/peoples-best-new-chef/great-lakes And he wins! "It's just fate, as usual, keeping its bargain and screwing us in the fine print..." - John Crichton
March 12, 201213 yr And he wins! Woot! http://www.foodandwine.com/peoples-best-new-chef/great-lakes#winner
March 13, 201213 yr Cincinnati City Council approves $1M incentive for Mahogany's snip This is turning into a real soap opera: The Hamilton restaurateur who recently obtained a deal worth up to almost $1 million in city funds for a soul food eatery at The Banks, surrendered to authorities on a warrant related to a debt. http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20120313/NEWS/303130085/Mahogany-s-owner-turns-herself-in?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE
March 13, 201213 yr Silver Ladle coming to Restaurant Row: Opening Saturday, March 17th: 10AM-9PM "It's just fate, as usual, keeping its bargain and screwing us in the fine print..." - John Crichton
March 13, 201213 yr Streetpops opening retail store in Over-the-Rhine Streetpops, the local gourmet Popsicle maker, is opening a retail location in Over-the-Rhine. The new store, located at 1437 Main St., is scheduled to open March 30. “I’ve been making a lot of Popsicles,” said Sara Bornick, owner of Streetpops. “We’re pretty much ready to go. I was just waiting for the right time and weather.” More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2012/03/13/streetpops-opening-retail-store-in.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, 201213 yr Seafood restaurant to open in OTR in July A new urban fish shack and oyster bar, The Anchor, will sail into Over-the-Rhine this summer. Owner and chef Derek dos Anjos said he will open the seafood restaurant in mid-July at 1401 Race St., across from the soon-to-be renovated Washington Park in Over-the-Rhine. For his menu, dos Anjos will take inspiration from East Coast seafood shacks and his own background: The Wilmington native and 17-year restaurant veteran was part owner of Brooklyn Fish Camp in Brooklyn, N.Y., before he and his wife, Jocelyn, a Clifton native, moved back to Cincinnati with their two young children last year. At The Anchor, he plans to serve lobster rolls, whole fish, shrimp dishes, clam chowder, fresh oysters and more. Seafood will mostly be sourced from Blue Fin of Louisville, which will fly it in daily and truck it to the restaurant, dos Anjos said. Cont "It's just fate, as usual, keeping its bargain and screwing us in the fine print..." - John Crichton
April 12, 201213 yr Author Currito opens Downtown Thursday 04/11/12 at 1:42pm Written by Shauna Steigerwald Currito Burrito will open its Downtown store, in the Mercantile Building on Fifth Street, this Thursday. The locally based chain serves burritos and burrito bowls with flavors from around the world (including Mediterranean, Cajun and teriyaki), plus salads and smoothies. http://cincinnati.com/blogs/newintown/2012/04/11/currito-opens-downtown-thursday/
April 17, 201213 yr Mellow Mushroom coming to West Chester Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers is opening its first Cincinnati location this summer in West Chester Township. The Atlanta-based pizza chain will renovate the former Raffertys, located at 9238 Floer Drive. This is the second location for Kevin Molony, who owns and operates a Mellow Mushroom in Wilder. The West Chester location, which will hire about 100 people, will have a roller coaster car in the ceiling of the main dining room and customers will be able to watch pizza dough throwers in the kitchen. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2012/04/17/mellow-mushroom-coming-to-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 18, 201213 yr "Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers is opening its first Cincinnati location this summer in West Chester Township." This is incorrect. There is already a mellow mushroom off of 275 in Kentucky (highland heights or cold spring, I think). That's not technically "Cincinnati", but neither is West Chester, and the KY location is much closer to cincy proper. Not that it really matters.
April 19, 201213 yr Only rumors... walked by there today and nothing is going on. "It's just fate, as usual, keeping its bargain and screwing us in the fine print..." - John Crichton
April 19, 201213 yr "Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers is opening its first Cincinnati location this summer in West Chester Township." This is incorrect. There is already a mellow mushroom off of 275 in Kentucky (highland heights or cold spring, I think). That's not technically "Cincinnati", but neither is West Chester, and the KY location is much closer to cincy proper. Not that it really matters. Technically in Wilder, KY. My sister worked there for a bit.
April 24, 201213 yr ^But the space is being filled by 'Mantra', from the original owner of Cumin. Sounds like a solid addition to Mt. Adams, but I wish Daveeds could have stayed too.
April 24, 201213 yr Daveed's had great food but the location was not right for the prices the were charging....no parking, not even valet. Cramped seating. Super drafty in the winter. Dated decor. Not much of a view to speak of from the dining rooms inside. Looking forward to this new spot!
April 24, 201213 yr ^ maybe true, but I'm very disappointed they are going to Loveland instead of Hyde Park, Downtown, etc. At the same time, you won't hear many people complain. the restaurant scene in the City is amazing and only getting better. Farewell Daveeds! Hello Mantra and many others!
April 25, 201213 yr Ugh. There are plenty of great restaurants in other cities - Cincinnati is not the center of the food universe, you know. There is a great bakery in Loveland, a fantastic (and authentic) Korean restaurant in Mason and Covington, great wings in Fairfield, ribs along the Dixie Highway south of Interstate 275, great burgers in Eastgate... I wish Daveeds well in their relocation. Loveland will be a great fit for their restaurant.
April 25, 201213 yr Come on Sherman, get real. No one is saying Cincinnati is the center of the food universe or whatever, that's a stupid statement. But if you lived anywhere else or remember downtown and the urban core 10 years ago, you know there are certainly some great food options that didn't exist five and 10 years ago. We went from an urban core that had several great restaurants, world class, but countable on two hands, to dozens and dozens of unique fun new really good places to eat all over. Of course you can find one or two nice places in Mason and I'm sure they're very good, no one is disputing that- but denying that Cincinnati has a great food arsenal that mitigates against the loss of daveeds is silly. We are at the point now where when we lose a big business downtown to the suburbs, it's really upsetting. But when we lose a restaurant, we know there're dozens of other great options that hadn't been there when daveeds was just opening.
April 25, 201213 yr I didn't say that - there are fantastic places to eat at in Cincinnati, and it's a huge improvement from when I moved here just four years ago. Finding a great bite to eat in OTR and downtown was pathetic back then (and it wasn't that long ago), and there are many more options that cater to most demographics within an earshot of most neighborhoods. I was just replying that some folks are disappointed in that they chose Loveland over a Cincinnati location. There could have been many factors involved. Leasing availability, incentive packages, clientele/demographic, and so forth. It's not so black and white.
April 25, 201213 yr ^The article I read said that the food at the new Daveeds will be much more casual, and a totally different concept than what is currently there. Seems like the owners are getting burnt out on trying to be innovative and trendy, so the move to Loveland makes sense. I hope they locate in downtown Loveland by the bike trail, though. That is a really cute little area, with some pretty good restaurants already.
April 25, 201213 yr Interesting - I guess they updated it. The original article didn't have that and was so terribly written that I only made it through half of the article. Plus, the headline was incorrect (said Daveeds was moving TO Mt. Adams). I hope they locate near the bike trail as well - and if it is more casual, all the better. There are some great restaurants along the bike trail that love those types of customers.
April 25, 201213 yr ^ The article says "Loveland or Mason," which probably means somewhere around Fields Ertel. Along the bike trail would be nice, but there's already a few semi-casual type places there, another might be too much.
April 28, 201213 yr The downtown Benihana, which previously was closed for renovations, is now permanently closed: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2012/04/28/benihana-closes-downtown-cincinnati.html Too bad, it seemed like that place had been there forever. I'd never visited.
April 28, 201213 yr The place needed serious renovations. Always had a strong lunch crowd. Doesn't seem like a sound business decesion with all that's happening in the area. "It's just fate, as usual, keeping its bargain and screwing us in the fine print..." - John Crichton
April 28, 201213 yr The downtown Benihana, which previously was closed for renovations, is now permanently closed: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2012/04/28/benihana-closes-downtown-cincinnati.html Too bad, it seemed like that place had been there forever. I'd never visited. Bummer! Everytime I went there the place was packed!
April 28, 201213 yr The downtown Benihana, which previously was closed for renovations, is now permanently closed: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2012/04/28/benihana-closes-downtown-cincinnati.html Too bad, it seemed like that place had been there forever. I'd never visited. It had been there forever. It used to be the "Samurai Kabuki". I went there when I was in high-school back in the late 70's
April 29, 201213 yr ^very interesting. If they renovated & reopened, with the new Boca, 21C & everything else happening right there they could be great.
May 7, 201213 yr There is a new awning (at least new to me) up at the old 'Shaker's in Town' (707-711 Main St.) proclaiming 'Dynasty Chinese Restaurant'. No indication that any work is going on inside. Property transfered to new owners on 08/04/11. Anyone in the know? "It's just fate, as usual, keeping its bargain and screwing us in the fine print..." - John Crichton
May 14, 201213 yr I saw signs in the window at Bartini on my walk in today saying "Closed Until Further Notice." That's unfortunate--they take up a really big space right there on sixth street.
May 14, 201213 yr I saw signs in the window at Bartini on my walk in today saying "Closed Until Further Notice." That's unfortunate--they take up a really big space right there on sixth street. Sounds like they are re-branding.
May 14, 201213 yr I saw signs in the window at Bartini on my walk in today saying "Closed Until Further Notice." That's unfortunate--they take up a really big space right there on sixth street. I always thought this idea would kill in Cincy.... http://guyism.com/lifestyle/alcohol/new-stock-market-themed-bar-lets-you-set-the-price.html
May 14, 201213 yr Been to this one in K-zoo...it is a great concept! http://kalamazoobeerexchange.com/
May 23, 201213 yr Author Blue Wisp holding grand opening tonight Business Courier by Jon Newberry, Staff Reporter Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 3:03pm EDT Jon Newberry Staff Reporter- Business Courier Rosie Clooney has sold out the Blue Wisp Jazz Club’s Blue Wisp Jazz Club Latest from The Business Journals New Blue Wisp firing on all cylindersBlue Wisp signs lease at Seventh and RaceBlue Wisp still eyeing corner of Seventh and Race downtown Follow this company first show tonight, but seating is still available for the second 9:30 show. The event marks the club’s official “grand opening” at its new location at Seventh and Race streets downtown, although it moved in months ago. It also celebrates the dedication of its “Rosemary Clooney Music Room” with guest appearances by Rosie’s brother Nick Clooney, longtime Cincinnati newspaperman and television journalist, and jazz singer Judy James. http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/blog/2012/05/blue-wisp-holding-grand-opening-tonight.html
May 24, 201213 yr Author Daveed’s Next Venture: Daveed’s Next 05/22/12 at 3:52pm Written by pcampbell Has anyone ever been to one of the communal tapas tastings upstairs at Daveed’s? They’ve been popular over the past few years, up until Daveed’s closed this spring. Well, Liz and Dave Cook will be reproducing that experience at their new restaurant, Daveed’s Next on Columbia Rd in Deerfield Township. They’ll be opening in a tiny space which used to be a Kidd’s Coffee, with room for about 40–including outdoor seating. http://cincinnati.com/blogs/dining/2012/05/22/daveeds-next-venture-daveeds-next/
May 25, 201213 yr Mahogany's official opening date announced Another restaurant at The Banks is under construction, wlwt.com reported. Mahogany’s is expected to open in time for the Macy’s Music Festival, which kicks off on July 27. The official opening date for Mahogany’s is the end of July. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/morning_call/2012/05/mahoganys-official-opening-date.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 29, 201213 yr I don't know if this is the best place for this, but here is a harmless plug... St. James Orthodox Christian Church at 6577 Branch Hill-Miamiville Rd. in Loveland, Ohio is having its annual Mediterranean Food Festival June 1st, 2nd, & 3rd. Looking to build on last year's success, we have moved the festival from late August to the first weekend of June and have expanded the entertainment! There will be games and rides for the children provided by Murray Brothers, cultural photo opportunities and caricatures, belly dancers, cooking lessons, dance lessons, and Middle Eastern Music playing for your enjoyment all 3 days. As a special treat we will have Joseph Bashara performing live on Saturday night! As always we are offering all the great food our loyal patrons have come to expect: fresh falafel, hummus, baba ghanouj, tabbouleh, fattoush salad, fried kibbeh, grilled kabobs, stuffed grape leaves, cabbage rolls, the amazing shawarma and gyro sandwiches, and hand-made decadent desserts. Join us and experience the wonderful and exciting flavors and culture of the Mediterranean, without having to cross an ocean!
May 31, 201213 yr ENQUIRER EXCLUSIVE: Mahogany's troubles no secret Consultant suggested officials find someone else for Banks project http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20120530/NEWS/305300117
June 6, 201213 yr Le’s Pho and Sandwiches to open on Court St. 06/05/12 at 5:35pm Written by pcampbell Le’s Cafe, the little eatery in Downtown’s Main Library, is moving to Court St. Hai Bui is opening Le’s Pho and Sandwiches, named for his wife, at 3 E. Court St. http://cincinnati.com/blogs/dining/2012/06/05/les-pho-and-sandwiches-to-open-on-court-st/ This is great news. I was disapointed when I heard they were leaving the library but a storefront location on Court st. is a big step up!
June 6, 201213 yr There is a new awning (at least new to me) up at the old 'Shaker's in Town' (707-711 Main St.) proclaiming 'Dynasty Chinese Restaurant'. No indication that any work is going on inside. Property transfered to new owners on 08/04/11. Anyone in the know? Now open for lunch, M-F 11-3. "It's just fate, as usual, keeping its bargain and screwing us in the fine print..." - John Crichton
June 6, 201213 yr I saw that they were open last Saturday during the day too. My girlfriend and I walked past and were very confused, since Saturday isn't M-F. Perhaps those are just their lunch hours?
June 6, 201213 yr There is a new awning (at least new to me) up at the old 'Shaker's in Town' (707-711 Main St.) proclaiming 'Dynasty Chinese Restaurant'. No indication that any work is going on inside. Property transfered to new owners on 08/04/11. Anyone in the know? Now open for lunch, M-F 11-3. Just did some take-out from there (can do take-out buffet or menu). The service was a little slow (not too surprising as they just opened), but the food was awesome! "Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago." - Warren Buffett
June 19, 201212 yr Fusian will be moving out of Tower Place to 600 Vine, right next to Tazza Mia (vacant space just east of it by the alley). Don't be surprised if a location opens in Clifton as well before year end.
June 19, 201212 yr Senate's new brunch menu is now on their Facebook page. Looks kinda 'meh' to me, but I am not a huge Senate fan as it is. Great to see another option in the neighborhood though and I'm sure they will be busy.
June 19, 201212 yr Fusian will be moving out of Tower Place to 600 Vine, right next to Tazza Mia (vacant space just east of it by the alley). Don't be surprised if a location opens in Clifton as well before year end. Good to hear. I suspected something was up when I was in there a few days ago for lunch. 600 Vine is a much better location - nearly everything in Tower Place has now been closed, and there are I think 4 food vendors left on the ground level and 3 retail stores remaining.
June 19, 201212 yr Senate's new brunch menu is now on their Facebook page. Looks kinda 'meh' to me, but I am not a huge Senate fan as it is. Great to see another option in the neighborhood though and I'm sure they will be busy.
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