August 8, 20168 yr East Side restaurant reopens with new look An East Side sports bar and restaurant is hosting a grand reopening after undergoing renovations. The Butterbee's American Grill at 4022 Mount Carmel Tobasco Road is hosting its grand re-opening on Aug. 9. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2016/08/08/east-side-restaurant-reopens-with-new-look.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 8, 20168 yr Vietnamese restaurant opening downtown A new Vietnamese restaurant is opening downtown in the space vacated by It's Just Crepes in 2014. Saigon Subs and Rolls is going into the space at 151 W. Fourth St. It's Just Crepes closed that and two other locations in January 2014. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2016/08/08/exclusive-vietnamese-restaurant-opening-downtown.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 8, 20168 yr ^ I tried their food at Asian Food Fest and it was very good and cheap (reminded me a bit of Le's). They said they were looking for a place to set up shop and I'm glad they found one. That southwest corner of downtown is really lacking in lunch spots.
August 9, 20168 yr Mortar grad opening sweets shop in Walnut Hills A graduate of the Mortar program that helps entrepreneurs develop their businesses alongside developing neighborhoods is opening a bakery in Walnut Hills. Jasmine Simpson is opening Jazzy Sweeties at 1006 E. McMillan St., likely by late August. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2016/08/09/exclusive-mortar-grad-opening-sweets-shop-in.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 9, 20168 yr New-to-market donut shop opening multiple Cincinnati locations A new-to-market shop specializing in donuts, pastries and soft-serve ice cream is opening multiple Cincinnati locations this summer. Tulsa-based Daylight Donuts opened its first location, a kiosk at Kenwood Towne Centre, in July and is opening its first Cincinnati brick-and-mortar shop at 202 W. McMillan in September. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2016/08/09/exclusive-new-to-market-donut-shop-opening.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 9, 20168 yr Bruegger's Bagels on Clifton Ave. has kicked the bucket! I think the place caught fire a few weeks back. I saw several fire trucks out front and now there's a sign on the window that says closed for remodeling. Construction fencing was installed around the restaurant today. So it's either going to be renovated or a bulldozer is going to take the place down in about 20 minutes.
August 10, 20168 yr New-to-market donut shop opening multiple Cincinnati locations A new-to-market shop specializing in donuts, pastries and soft-serve ice cream is opening multiple Cincinnati locations this summer. Tulsa-based Daylight Donuts opened its first location, a kiosk at Kenwood Towne Centre, in July and is opening its first Cincinnati brick-and-mortar shop at 202 W. McMillan in September. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2016/08/09/exclusive-new-to-market-donut-shop-opening.html Oh no, I used to work at the Starbucks there and I have no idea how the heck that building is being reused. It's completely infested with roaches, has serious structural issues with a leaky roof, and worst of all there's no second means of egress. It's a complete death trap. I have no idea how the hell it's even legal to open something in there.
August 10, 20168 yr Oh no, I used to work at the Starbucks there and I have no idea how the heck that building is being reused. It's completely infested with roaches, has serious structural issues with a leaky roof, and worst of all there's no second means of egress. It's a complete death trap. I have no idea how the hell it's even legal to open something in there. 202 W McMillan is owned by the same owner as 2507 Clifton (which houses Chipotle), so it seems like a secondary egress could be handled by connecting those buildings... but I have no idea if that has been done. 202 W McMillan: http://wedge3.hcauditor.org/view/re/1020006013800/2015/summary 2507 Clifton: http://wedge3.hcauditor.org/view/re/1020006014300/2015/summary
August 10, 20168 yr I used to work at a coffee shop in Mount Adams, and it only had one point of egress as well. Must be fairly common.
August 10, 20168 yr ^ If the space is small enough that the maximum occupancy is 49 people or fewer, it can sometimes be permitted to have only one exit with certain conditions.
August 13, 20168 yr New Mexican concept with tequila inspiration coming to Summit Park A new Mexican concept inspired by the traditional method of making tequila will be the fourth restaurant in the Summit Park development in Blue Ash. Tahona Kitchen and Bar is joining Senate, Brown Dog Cafe and Nanny Belle's in the development at the former Blue Ash Airport site. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2016/08/12/new-mexican-concept-with-tequila-inspiration.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 16, 20168 yr Bourbon, smoked meat concept coming to Hyde Park Bourbon is hot right now. So are barbecue and smoked meats. So it stands to reason that it would be entrepreneurial to combine the two in the form of a restaurant. That's exactly what one Cincinnati restaurateur is doing. Alex Ng hopes to open Bourbon Smokehouse in the former Saigon Cafe space at 3672 Erie Ave. by late September. Ng also owned Saigon Cafe, which he closed and moved to 200 W. McMillan St. in Clifton Heights to make way for Bourbon Smokehouse. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2016/08/16/exclusive-bourbon-smoked-meat-concept-coming-to.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 18, 20168 yr Local 127 and Lavomatic close Two urban eateries served up their last meals this weekend, as both announced on their social media accounts they were closing. Local 127, located at 413 Vine Street in Downtown, served up meals for the last time Saturday, while Lavomatic, at 1211 Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine, announced it has closed on its Facebook page Sunday night. Cont Something appears to be going on inside the former Local 127 location. Windows are papered over and I saw a construction worker going in the front door. "It's just fate, as usual, keeping its bargain and screwing us in the fine print..." - John Crichton
August 23, 20168 yr Don Pablos kicks the bucket: http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2016/08/23/don-pablos-newport-deemed-unfit-habitation/89201872/ This reminds me of the time I saw Gil Mantera's Party Dream perform in the parking lot of the Lennox Center Don Pablo's in Columbus. They themed their entire show around the mythical backstory of Don Pablo & Juan Valdez, and how one ended up in the restaurant business and the other in coffee.
August 23, 20168 yr Here's the newest restaurant coming to the Banks A popular Cincinnati restaurant is taking the final empty space that was left behind when WG Kitchen + Bar closed at the Banks in 2014. Tiger Dumpling is relocating its property near the University of Cincinnati at 249 Calhoun St. to the Banks, which will become its restaurant's flagship location.The move is scheduled for August. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2016/06/08/heres-the-newest-restaurant-coming-to-the-banks.html From the Business Courier: Tiger Dumpling is leasing 11,360 square feet of manufacturing space at 1220 Hillsmith Drive in the former Panera manufacturing facility. Owner Hunter Hebert told me the company invested substantial capital into the new space, which will allow Tiger Dumpling to produce 75,000 to 100,000 dumplings daily. [...] Tiger Dumpling actually doesn't have any physical locations open right now, but that's going to change soon. The restaurant closed its Clifton Heights location in anticipation of opening up a much larger restaurant at the Banks. Director of operations Thomas Knier told me the company plans to open five more locations by the end of this year or early 2017. I find that a little worrying. They couldn't figure out how to keep their single location at U Square up and running while doing this expansion...and now they're planning to do a multi-city expansion with five or more locations? That sounds very, very ambitious.
August 23, 20168 yr I find that a little worrying. They couldn't figure out how to keep their single location at U Square up and running while doing this expansion...and now they're planning to do a multi-city expansion with five or more locations? That sounds very, very ambitious. Oh come on Holy Grail closed their Clifton location and look how things turned out for them. Dumplings are the new chicken wings.
August 23, 20168 yr Dumplings are incredibly easy to make, and contain about 10 cents worth of ingredients. Unlike chicken wings there's no sort of physical limitation on the ingredients (chickens only have two wings) that could lead to continuing price hikes - it's just ground up meat, chives, and flour for the dough. If you use a greasy enough meat, some chives, and have a salty sauce of any sort you can make them taste good. I once made dumplings out of Goetta that were actually pretty good, I might make them again this weekend for breakfast now that I'm thinking about it. Tiger Dumpling's problem, IMO, was that they were charging too much. I think they were 5 for $5. It should probably have been $1 or $2 cheaper.
August 24, 20168 yr I find that a little worrying. They couldn't figure out how to keep their single location at U Square up and running while doing this expansion...and now they're planning to do a multi-city expansion with five or more locations? That sounds very, very ambitious. I don't think they ever had any intention of keeping the Clifton location open. I believe their lease was expiring and they decided to close that location with the intention of opening up a much larger place at the Banks.
August 24, 20168 yr Doing business near campuses was a lot easier 10 years ago when all the buildings were old and the rent was 1/5 what it is today in those new ones.
August 24, 20168 yr Dumplings are something that I'm not willing to pay for since I'm used to getting them for free from old people -- like pot roast.
August 25, 20168 yr Cinque's new chef worked with Emeril Lagasse The new chef at Cinque restaurant has a history with celebrity chef, author and television personality Emeril Lagasse as well as with some of the biggest restaurants in Cincinnati. Chef Aaron Boehm started working at Cinque, an Italian restaurant in Montgomery (9415 Montgomery Road) owned and run by Nicola Pietoso, in July. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2016/08/25/cinques-new-chef-worked-with-emeril-lagasse.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 26, 20168 yr ^ Yeah and their dumplings aren't very good, so... Umm they're the best dumplings I've ever had. Granted I haven't had them in Asia or a bigger city here, but yea...
August 26, 20168 yr ^to each his own. I think they're dry, way too doughy, and the dipping sauce is awful. I haven't found a bomb dumpling spot in Cincy, but lots of places do better than Tiger imo. Susie Wongs, for one, has pretty great dumplings. Uncle Yips, which is up in the Evendale mini Asia Town cluster on Reading Rd. does a dim sum brunch on Sunday's which is supposed to be delicious, but I've not been yet.
August 26, 20168 yr ^Bon's and Pacific Kitchen (both in Montgomery) are better for dim sum. Thank me later.
August 26, 20168 yr ^ Yeah I second Bon Chinese for dim sum. I believe Uncle Yip's changed ownership and the quality stepped down a bit.
August 26, 20168 yr Really need to get a Din Tai Fung here: http://dintaifungusa.com/ “All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking.” -Friedrich Nietzsche
August 26, 20168 yr Din Tai Fung is the best. I used to go there when I was working in Seattle (actually I frequented their Bellevue, WA location). It looks like they haven't expanded beyond the west coast though.
August 29, 20168 yr 'Crazy' new-to-market restaurant opening 4 Cincinnati locations A new-to-market fast-casual concept focusing on healthy cuisine is coming to Cincinnati and opening four locations. Crazy Bowls & Wraps will open its first Cincinnati-area location in Blue Ash at 9525 Kenwood Road in the beginning of November. The chain plans to open additional locations in Mason, Florence and Hyde Park by early 2017. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2016/08/26/exclusive-crazy-new-to-market-restaurant-opening-4.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 30, 20168 yr Long-awaited Korean Bistro now open in Hyde Park The new 3501 Seoul Korean Bistro has been in the works since 2012, and now it's open in Hyde Park. The renovated 3501 Seoul at 3501 Erie Ave. seats 100 with additional seating on the outdoor patio. It has a full bar with original cocktails, wine and craft beer. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/blog/2016/08/long-awaited-korean-bistro-now-open-in-hyde-park.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 30, 20168 yr There has been a surge in Korean oriented restaurants opening in Cincinnati yet no real Korean BBQ. :cry: “All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking.” -Friedrich Nietzsche
August 30, 20168 yr 3501 Seoul is really good. I had the tteokbokki and kimchi jjigae and it transported me back to Korea.
August 31, 20168 yr Gilpin's closing Clifton Heights location You might have to rush if you want to get your fixed of steamed grub near the campus of the University of Cincinnati. Gilpin's at 2504 Clifton Ave. is closing – Wednesday. Owner Andrew Gilpin told me he sold the location, and will be handing over the keys and the premise on Sept. 1. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2016/08/31/exclusive-gilpins-closing-clifton-heightslocation.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 1, 20168 yr Kenwood Collection adds fast-growing restaurant Kenwood Collection signed a lease with a fast-growing restaurant. Pies & Pints, a gourmet pizza and craft beer restaurant, will open in a 4,700-square-foot space at the $200 million development. Rob Lindeman, CEO of Pies & Pints, said Kenwood Collection is “the perfect location.” More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2016/09/01/exclusive-kenwood-collection-adds-fast-growing.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 8, 20168 yr Jean-Robert de Cavel opening restaurant in Rookwood Exchange Cincinnati’s best-known chef is opening a restaurant in the Rookwood Exchange development along Interstate 71. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2016/09/08/exclusive-jean-robert-de-cavel-opening-restaurant.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 14, 20168 yr Restaurateurs rehabbing century-old Greater Cincinnati gas station into pizzeria A husband and wife team is rehabbing a century-old Greater Cincinnati gas and service station into a community pizzeria. Eric and Amy Redfield of Fort Mitchell are turning the former service station at 2475 Dixie Highway into Camporosso Wood Fired Pizza, which will feature artisan hand-stretched pizzas. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2016/09/13/restaurateurs-rehabbing-century-old-greater.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 15, 20168 yr Upscale Mexican restaurant opening first Greater Cincinnati location A Texas-based upscale Mexican restaurant chain is opening its first Cincinnati-area location this month. Addison, Texas-based Cantina Laredo is opening its first Greater Cincinnati location in Liberty Center on Sept. 27. The 4,400-square-foot restaurant will seat more than 200 guests and includes a 525-square-foot patio. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2016/09/14/upscale-mexican-restaurant-opening-first-greater.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 15, 20168 yr Downtown Cincinnati steakhouse rebranding under new ownership A downtown Cincinnati steakhouse is rebranding and overhauling its menu as it comes under new ownership. Prime 47 at 580 Walnut St. downtown will be known as Prime Cincinnati starting Oct. 1. The move comes as the restaurant was purchased by managing partner Nelson Castillo and Tony Birkla and Bernie Bolt of Anderson Birkla Investment Partners, the Indianapolis-based real estate company that developed the AT580 building that houses the steakhouse. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2016/09/15/exclusive-downtown-cincinnati-steakhouse.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 17, 20168 yr Tucker's Restaurant reopens in OTR Iconic Over-the-Rhine restaurant Tucker's has reopened after being destroyed by a fire more than a year ago. Multiple diners on Facebook posted photos of the busy restaurant at 1637 Vine St., which hosted a soft opening on Sept. 16. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2016/09/16/tuckers-restaurant-reopens-in-otr.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 18, 20168 yr Except that they sold out of all of their food on Saturday and are closed today to restock...
September 19, 20168 yr I'm so confused as to how they are able to stay viable with so many locations? I was under the impression the Tuckers in the Southern portion of OTR was damaged?
September 19, 20168 yr ^What? The two Tucker's are independently owned and operated, though I believe the owners are family. It was the Vine Street Tucker's that was damaged in a fire.
September 19, 20168 yr The Vine street one is owned by the original family. The other one on 13th is not. It was sold out of the family at some point so there is no connection. “All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking.” -Friedrich Nietzsche
September 20, 20168 yr West Side pizza parlor reopens under new ownership A West Side pizza parlor reopened under new ownership after nearly a year out of business. LPH Pizza Co. at 712 State Ave. in Lower Price Hill held its grand opening on Sept. 10 in the former Bloc Head Pizza space. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2016/09/19/west-side-pizza-parlor-reopens-under-new-ownership.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 22, 20168 yr Two restaurants sign on to join expanding East Side Kroger The Kroger at the Anderson Towne Center on Beechmont Avenue will be the largest in the nation when it's completed, and now two restaurants will be joining its campus. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thunderdome Restaurant Group has signed a lease to open an Eagle Food & Beer Hall and a Currito on the same campus as the Kroger, Joe and John Lanni told me. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2016/09/21/exclusive-two-restaurants-sign-on-to-join.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 22, 20168 yr 3CDC set out dedicated to making sure OTR didn't fill up with chains, and now all of the original restaurants located there are becoming chains. They really backed into that one on accident. When's the first Applebees going to open?
September 22, 20168 yr This bothers me too. If we put a carbon copy of the good restaurants out in the suburbs what's the point of them coming down to the city and spending money? Or, what's special about someone visiting from Indy or CBus if we have all the same places to eat?
September 22, 20168 yr There's a HUGE difference between a business starting in the neighborhood and expanding outward (which is good) vs. a chain coming in from the outside and extracting money from the economy. Plus thunderdome HQ is still located in OTR. This is actually exactly what we want to have happen- Use our unique urban neighborhoods to spark enterprises that fuel economic growth. www.cincinnatiideas.com
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