July 10, 20195 yr Thunderdome expanding CityBird chicken concept to three new locations The Thunderdome Restaurant Group is expanding its fast casual chicken tender concept CityBird to three new Greater Cincinnati locations by the end of this year. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2019/07/10/thunderdome-expanding-citybird-chicken-concept-to.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 10, 20195 yr I’m curious, has anyone had a good experience eating at CityBird? I love CHX, and Money Chicken’s dill ranch is crazy good, but the one time I got CityBird I seriously considered throwing it out. The breading was soft, the spice mix is terrible, and the French fries were disappointing. All that is to say, why in the world are they expanding?
July 10, 20195 yr These guys are obsessed with making each of their concepts into chains. It's funny how 3CDC supposedly has such a strict 'no-chain' policy, but a lot of the restaurants that started out as one-off places are now chains. It really dilutes the cool factor of OTR, when every city within a 3-4 hour drive has most of the same places. I respect the Thunderdome group for growing their business to now be a mini empire, but I think 3CDC needs to find new blood and not partner with them on any other restaurants. It's also kind of funny to me that there are 3 restaurants devoted to chicken fingers in the Cincy urban core alone. What's up with that? Seems awfully niche and juvenile, though I'm sure they're all good. I just have a hard time imagining a place like City Bird having success other places.
July 10, 20195 yr What's funny is you actually do hear a lot of other cities where these chains are opening lament the death of the uniqueness of their "OTR-like" districts. I know the "Basicfield" in Indy gets a lot of hate for the type of crowds and subsequent change of character it brought to Mass Ave. But Cincy has always worshipped homegrown success stories, and honestly I'd bet a lot of Cincinnatians don't even realize these places have been cloned. “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
July 10, 20195 yr City Bird is good stuff. Their fried Chicken reminds me a bit of a dumbed down Rasing Cain's...they are popular to. They sell out all the time on weekends because of the drunk crowd. Thunderdome has 6 resturaunts in OTR all within a few blocks from each other on Vine..They saved Kaze from shutting down and are still opening their Italian Concept across the street from Sacred Beast..They do great stuff and OTR would not be the same without them. Their business model is clearly to have OTR be their test floor and if proven popular start chaining thr concept, which is hardly a bad thing. Every concept they come up with is killer. Even if the food isn't the best, they nail the drink menu, the atmosphere and the ambiance.
July 11, 20195 yr 14 hours ago, BigDipper 80 said: What's funny is you actually do hear a lot of other cities where these chains are opening lament the death of the uniqueness of their "OTR-like" districts. I know the "Basicfield" in Indy gets a lot of hate for the type of crowds and subsequent change of character it brought to Mass Ave. But Cincy has always worshipped homegrown success stories, and honestly I'd bet a lot of Cincinnatians don't even realize these places have been cloned. I've seen people in other cities (Louisville, Columbus, Indy) recommend Thunderdome restaurants (Eagle, Bakersfield) to tourists/visitors as though they're restaurants unique to their city. Cincinnatians may be more clued-in on average since there are city and suburb versions of many of these places. But I think you're right that many don't realize, and I often see the Eagle recommended to visitors from nearby cities that have one. Kind of like the Hofbrauhaus, which long gone are the days that the Newport one was the only one in the US.
July 11, 20195 yr 16 hours ago, Pdrome513 said: I’m curious, has anyone had a good experience eating at CityBird? I love CHX, and Money Chicken’s dill ranch is crazy good, but the one time I got CityBird I seriously considered throwing it out. The breading was soft, the spice mix is terrible, and the French fries were disappointing. All that is to say, why in the world are they expanding? I love all three. They're all slightly different experiences but each is good in its own way.
July 11, 20195 yr 1 hour ago, Robuu said: I've seen people in other cities (Louisville, Columbus, Indy) recommend Thunderdome restaurants (Eagle, Bakersfield) to tourists/visitors as though they're restaurants unique to their city. I was at a restaurant in Louisville last year and I asked the waitress to recommend a local beer. She said "Oh, Rhinegeist Truth is a really good one. You should definitely try that." I chuckled and said I live in Cincy so I've definitely had Truth. She looked at my blankly. I said "maybe there's another local beer I should try?" and her response was "have you ever had Yuengling? It's very popular here." Either her definition of local was very expansive or she was a little confused.
July 11, 20195 yr 1 hour ago, Robuu said: I've seen people in other cities (Louisville, Columbus, Indy) recommend Thunderdome restaurants (Eagle, Bakersfield) to tourists/visitors as though they're restaurants unique to their city. Cincinnatians may be more clued-in on average since there are city and suburb versions of many of these places. But I think you're right that many don't realize, and I often see the Eagle recommended to visitors from nearby cities that have one. Kind of like the Hofbrauhaus, which long gone are the days that the Newport one was the only one in the US. "Ghost Chains" can really trick people. They honestly have no idea. There's a lot of money in that kind of accessible snob appeal. Kind of like a 3-Series BMW in the '80s and '90s. Edited July 11, 20195 yr by GCrites80s
July 11, 20195 yr 47 minutes ago, DEPACincy said: I was at a restaurant in Louisville last year and I asked the waitress to recommend a local beer. She said "Oh, Rhinegeist Truth is a really good one. You should definitely try that." I chuckled and said I live in Cincy so I've definitely had Truth. She looked at my blankly. I said "maybe there's another local beer I should try?" and her response was "have you ever had Yuengling? It's very popular here." Either her definition of local was very expansive or she was a little confused. Lol. I had a very similar experience in Louisville a couple years ago. I went to a craft beer bar on Bardstown Rd. with a bajillion taps (the name escapes me) and noticed, looking at the menu, they'd recently had a tap takeover from Rhinegeist. (They still had some other stuff, but Rhinegeist made up more than half the list.) I asked the server for a recommendation for something local and they started right into the Rhinegeist stuff. It got me thinking about what non-local stuff someone in Cincinnati might recommend as "local," particularly in terms of beer. Maybe West 6th? But probably not. I definitely don't think anything from Louisville would make the cut. It might depend to some degree what side of the river you're on. A bartender in Covington is probably more likely to steer a patron towards West 6th or KY Bourbon Barrel Ale.
July 11, 20195 yr 40 minutes ago, Robuu said: It got me thinking about what non-local stuff someone in Cincinnati might recommend as "local," particularly in terms of beer. Maybe West 6th? But probably not. I definitely don't think anything from Louisville would make the cut. It might depend to some degree what side of the river you're on. A bartender in Covington is probably more likely to steer a patron towards West 6th or KY Bourbon Barrel Ale. Yea, I think West 6th is probably the most likely, if any. I personally always steer people who come from other states toward Jackie O's. Does Athens count as local? Is Platform local since they have a Cincy location now?
July 11, 20195 yr Eater ranks Greater Cincinnati restaurant among top 16 newbies in U.S. A Greater Cincinnati restaurant is among the top 16 new restaurants in the U.S., according to Eater, a national food and dining website. The Baker’s Table, located at 1004 Monmouth St. in Newport, is a breakfast-and-lunch, farm-to-table eatery that opened in December 2018. Chef and co-owner David Willocks runs Baker’s Table with his wife, Wendy Braun, a designer who created the look of the restaurant. Before moving to Cincinnati, Willocks worked in restaurant kitchens in New York before relocating to California to learn more about the origin of his food. He lived on a farm for a year before becoming the head chef at a meditation center where he cooked vegetarian cuisine. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2019/07/11/eater-ranks-greater-cincinnati-restaurant-among.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 11, 20195 yr Downtown's newest rooftop bar-restaurant sets opening date Cincinnati's newest rooftop eatery, from a prolific bar owner and restaurateur, is opening its doors to the public this month. Juan Imeroni's Ignite Entertainment is opening the View at Shires' Garden on the rooftop of the City Club Apartments, located at 309 Vine St., on July 19. The restaurant is named for William Shires, a British aristocrat who opened the Cincinnati region's first amusement resort, Shires' Garden, in the middle of downtown Cincinnati. Imeroni's Ignite Entertainment is the group behind restaurants including Butcher and Barrel and Che, as well as bars and nightclubs like O'Malley's in the Alley, the Blind Pig, the Birdcage and Gypsy's. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2019/07/11/downtowns-newest-rooftop-bar-restaurant-sets.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 14, 20195 yr Roll On In opens fifth Greater Cincinnati location A fast-casual restaurant that creates burritos out of sushi ingredients is opening its fifth Greater Cincinnati location this weekend, in place of another that will close next month. Roll On In, known for sushi burritos and hibachi bowls among other Asian-fusion creations, will open in Maineville July 13 at 6052 S. State Route 48 and close its Deerfield Township (Landen) restaurant Aug. 1. Founded by John Kallenberger and Michael McCarthy, the chain began with a Lebanon location in 2016. It has expanded to locations in Hamilton and Clifton. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2019/07/12/roll-on-in-opens-fifth-greater-cincinnati-location.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 15, 20195 yr Smoothie shop opening near Findlay Market A smoothie cart that has become a fixture in downtown and Over-the-Rhine is opening a permanent brick-and-mortar location near Findlay Market this week. BanaSun Smoothie Bar will open July 16 at 1810 Race St. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. The store will serve fresh-fruit smoothies, frosted lemonades and freshly squeezed orange juice. It will also have nitrogen-infused cold brew coffee from Cincinnati-based Brü Bros. on tap and will sell plant-based baked goods from Chubby Bunny Bakery in Hamilton. “Our patrons will enjoy a freshness here that you won’t find anywhere else,” founder Michael Kroeger said in a release. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2019/07/15/smoothie-shop-opening-near-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
July 15, 20195 yr Greek cafe coming to Over-the-Rhine A Greek cafe serving pastries, specialty coffee drinks and cocktails is expected to open in Over-the-Rhine this fall. Evan Papanikolaou signed a lease agreement with Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC) to open Fillo Bake Shop, a day-to-night cafe. The Greek bake shop will be located in 3CDC’s recently completed Rennen & Beecher Flats project at 1505 Race St. Build-out of the 2,300-square-foot space has started. Fillo Bake Shop is expected to open in mid-November. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2019/07/15/greek-cafe-coming-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
July 16, 20195 yr Look inside downtown's newest rooftop restaurant, the View at Shires' Garden Downtown's newest rooftop restaurant and bar opens Friday, and we have your first look inside the newest project by Juan Imeroni's Ignite Entertainment. The View at Shires' Garden opens on the rooftop of the City Club Apartments at 309 Vine St. on July 19. Flip through the photos for a look inside. The restaurant – headed by chef David Bever, formerly of Jean-Robert de Cavel's Le Bar a Boeuf and Jean-Robert's Table, as well as Orchids at Palm Court – has seating for 170 across dining spaces indoors and outdoors. It features two bars and a bistro that doubles as a private event space. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2019/07/16/look-inside-downtowns-newest-rooftop-restaurant.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 17, 20195 yr ^Great views from that spot. I'm curious how much noise from Fort Washington Way will be heard from the outside patio.
July 17, 20195 yr Chicago-based cupcakery opens first Ohio location in Greater Cincinnati Butler County’s latest dessert destination is the first Ohio location for a growing Chicago-based concept, the Journal-News reports. Molly’s Cupcakes products are baked fresh daily and “nothing is beyond a day old,” said owner Anita Karande, who recently opened the new location at Liberty Center. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2019/07/17/chicago-based-cupcakery-opens-first-ohio-location.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 17, 20195 yr Thunderdome opening third suburban Cincinnati Currito – 21st overall The Thunderdome Restaurant Group is opening the third suburban Cincinnati location – and 21st overall – for its fast-casual concept Currito. Currito will open July 22 in the Crossings of Blue Ash shopping center at 9525 Kenwood Road. The restaurant will serve an internationally inspired menu that includes burritos, bowls, salads and real-fruit smoothies. Currito also has Cincinnati suburban locations in Kenwood and Montgomery as well as downtown, Hyde Park and on the campuses of University of Cincinnati and Xavier University. This will be the fast-growing chain's 21st restaurant across seven states: Ohio, Illinois, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2019/07/17/thunderdome-opening-third-suburban-cincinnati.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 18, 20195 yr Louisville-based hot chicken chain opening third Greater Cincinnati location More hot chicken is coming to Greater Cincinnati. Joella’s Hot Chicken, a Louisville-based, fast-casual concept, is planning to open a store in Deerfield Towne Center, located at 5010 Deerfield Blvd. in Mason, by year's end. The restaurant chain also has Greater Cincinnati locations at the Banks and in Crescent Springs. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2019/07/18/louisville-based-hot-chicken-chain-opening-third.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 18, 20195 yr OTR boozy ice cream shop to expand with second Greater Cincinnati location An Over-the-Rhine ice cream shop that mixes booze into its confections will expand to a Cincinnati suburb later this year. Buzzed Bull Creamery, which introduced alcohol-infused ice cream to Over-the-Rhine in 2017, plans to open an ice cream parlor in Maineville by this fall. Its second location in the region, the creamery will share a dual-branded space at 6052 S. State Route 48 with Asian-fusion restaurant Roll On In, which opened July 13. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2019/07/18/otr-boozy-ice-cream-shop-to-expand-with-second.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 19, 20195 yr On 7/10/2019 at 5:49 PM, Pdrome513 said: I’m curious, has anyone had a good experience eating at CityBird? I love CHX, and Money Chicken’s dill ranch is crazy good, but the one time I got CityBird I seriously considered throwing it out. The breading was soft, the spice mix is terrible, and the French fries were disappointing. All that is to say, why in the world are they expanding? That's interesting, maybe you had a bad batch. I found CityBird to be really good, especially their sauces and fries. Money Chicken's chicken seemed to be a little bit higher quality than CityBird but I found both to be very good. I am less of a fan of CHX, I find both their menu and branding to be a little weird. On 7/10/2019 at 6:13 PM, edale said: These guys are obsessed with making each of their concepts into chains. It's funny how 3CDC supposedly has such a strict 'no-chain' policy, but a lot of the restaurants that started out as one-off places are now chains. It really dilutes the cool factor of OTR, when every city within a 3-4 hour drive has most of the same places. I respect the Thunderdome group for growing their business to now be a mini empire, but I think 3CDC needs to find new blood and not partner with them on any other restaurants. Yeah, I agree. Consider that 3CDC was so "pioneering" a decade ago, it's disappointing that they keep filling new storefronts with new "concepts" from Thunderdome and spinoffs of existing businesses. I don't think they would take a chance on a new restauranteur today, the way that they took a chance on Dan Wright and Jean-Francois Flechet a decade ago. On 7/10/2019 at 6:13 PM, edale said: It's also kind of funny to me that there are 3 restaurants devoted to chicken fingers in the Cincy urban core alone. What's up with that? Seems awfully niche and juvenile, though I'm sure they're all good. I just have a hard time imagining a place like City Bird having success other places. I think that's just the nature of Cincinnati restaurants for whatever reason. We'll go through phases where we have 3 new burger places open at once, or 3 new pizza places open at once. And yet there are still so many styles of food that OTR/Downtown totally lacks.
July 19, 20195 yr New bakery coming to Covington A new bakery opening soon in Covington is marking itself as a second act for a trio of local entrepreneurs. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2019/07/19/exclusive-new-bakery-coming-to-covington.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 19, 20195 yr View at Shire's garden finally opens tonight at 6pm to 2am It's at 309 Vine St on the 10th Floor at the city club apartment building. See y'all there!
July 24, 20195 yr Thunderdome Group unveils the new Kaze with a Wu-Tang twist Over-the-Rhine restaurant Kaze OTR was taken over by the Thunderdome Restaurant Group in March, and those restaurateurs are now ready to roll out the changes they’ve been developing behind the scenes. The Thunderdome group – the owner and operator of Bakersfield, the Eagle, CityBird and Krueger’s Tavern in Over-the-Rhine, as well as multiple Currito locations – took over the concept at 1400 Vine St. on March 26. Flip through the photos for a look at what’s new at Kaze. The restaurant is hosting a public relaunch party July 27. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2019/07/23/thunderdome-group-unveils-the-new-kaze-with-a-wu.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 25, 20195 yr Northside Nepali restaurant sets opening for downtown location A Cincinnati Nepali restaurant that first opened in Northside in 2017 will open its downtown outpost by the end of this week. Bridges, which opened at 4165 Hamilton Ave. in 2017, has been a fixture during the summers on Fountain Square during lunch events since 2017. The restaurant will become a fixture downtown with the opening of its second location at 133 E. Court St. on July 26. "With the love and support that we have received at Northside, Cincinnati for the last two and a half years, we are very grateful and fortunate to have an opportunity to serve the authentic Nepali Cuisine in downtown too," the restaurant wrote on its Facebook page. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2019/07/25/northside-nepali-restaurant-sets-opening-for.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 25, 20195 yr Japanese BBQ chain coming to Ohio with Cincinnati location Now THIS pleases me... A Japanese restaurant chain that specializes in Japanese-Korean-style barbecue plans to open its first Ohio location in Greater Cincinnati next year. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2019/07/25/exclusive-japanese-bbq-chain-coming-to-ohio-with.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 26, 20195 yr One of Cincinnati's oldest restaurants unveils new renovations One of Greater Cincinnati's oldest restaurants is getting ready to unveil its newly renovated tavern, which is adding its first-ever outdoor dining experience. The Black Horse Tavern inside of the Golden Lamb Restaurant & Hotel at 27 S. Broadway St. in Lebanon will celebrate its relaunch on July 29. Flip through the photos for a look inside. "In the last couple years, we've been on this path to evolve the Golden Lamb," General Manager and Operating Partner Bill Kilimnik told me. "We started with the Charles Dickens Room renovation last fall, and the idea with these renovations is to preserve our history in a way that's a tribute to the history." More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2019/07/26/one-of-cincinnatis-oldest-restaurants-unveils-new.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 29, 20195 yr Mazunte is opening downtown this week, take a look inside Yummy! Long-awaited taqueria Mazunte Centro, sister concept to the popular Madisonville Mexican eatery, is opening this week in the Central Business District. Mazunte Centro is coming to 611 Main St. Owner Josh Wamsley, who opened the original Mazunte Taqueria at 5207 Madison Road in 2012, said it will be open before this week is out. Flip through the photos for a look inside. The intimate taqueria was inspired by Wamsley's many trips to Mexico City, but especially a 2015 trip with restaurateur Jose Salazar. That trip has its fingerprints all over the restaurant, but Salazar also created a small piece of graffiti that sits near the taqueria's kitchen. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2019/07/29/exclusive-mazunte-is-opening-downtown-this-week.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 30, 20195 yr New-to-market breakfast, brunch restaurant opening in Cincinnati A new-to-market breakfast chain is opening its first Greater Cincinnati location, with plans on expanding into the heart of the Queen City. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2019/07/30/exclusive-new-to-market-breakfast-brunch.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 31, 20195 yr Jose Salazar sets opening date for new restaurant Chef Jose Salazar, four-time James Beard semifinalist, plans to open his third Cincinnati restaurant before the summer is out. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2019/07/31/jose-salazar-sets-opening-date-for-new-restaurant.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, 20195 yr Here's the newest food business coming to Mount Lookout Square The latest food business coming to Mount Lookout Square is the new home for a longtime Cincinnati chef. Chef Paul Liew's Citrus & Sago is opening on Mount Lookout Square. It will serve as a brick-and-mortar location for his catering business, but it will open to the public for private dining and pop-up events. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2019/08/08/exclusive-heres-the-newest-food-business-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 8, 20195 yr Downtown's first Nepali restaurant opens Downtown's first Nepali restaurant has opened its doors, marking a more permanent fixture for a food vendor that has been feeding the Central Business District for years. Bridges has been serving up Nepali cuisine on Fountain Square during summer lunch events since 2017. It opened its brick-and-mortar location at 133 E. Court St. on July 26. Flip through the photos for a look inside. The downtown restaurant is Bridges' second. It opened at 4165 Hamilton Ave. in Northside in 2017. Before that, owner Ash Chipalu and his family had been serving food out of Findlay Market since 2015. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2019/08/08/downtowns-first-nepali-restaurant-opens-photos.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 11, 20195 yr On 8/8/2019 at 4:45 PM, ColDayMan said: Before that, owner Ash Chipalu and his family had been serving food out of Findlay Market since 2015. We need to thank our stars we have a community asset as amazing as Findlay market. Otherwise our city's restaurant portfolio consist mainly of Thunderdome clones. Edited August 12, 20195 yr by 10albersa
August 13, 20195 yr Walnut Hills coffee, craft beer shop to close A Walnut Hills coffee shop that specialized in rare regional craft beers is closing its doors after just more than two years in business. Landlocked Social House, which opened at 648 E. McMillan St. on June 7, 2017, announced Tuesday that it will close for good on Aug. 17. "Thank you to everyone who made this place special. We will never forget you, we will never forget our time together. We will be open this week," the establishment posted on its Facebook page. "Come pay your respects to this thing we built together. Landlocked Social House is Dead, Long Live Landlocked Social House." More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2019/08/13/walnut-hills-coffee-craft-beer-shop-to-close.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 13, 20195 yr Enoteca Emilia returns in a new location Enoteca Emilia, the oft-praised Italian restaurant that was located in O’Bryonville, is reopening in Greater Cincinnati after a three-year absence. Margaret Ranalli, owner of Enoteca Emilia, has signed a lease for the former Bella’s space in Loveland Station at 110 S. Second St. in Loveland. The new version of Enoteca Emilia is expected to open this fall. After Enoteca Emilia closed in July 2016, Ranalli moved to Charleston, S.C., to work on a multi-concept restaurant development project. JoAnne Serdar of Entertainment Properties Inc. reached out to Ranalli about the former Bella’s space in April. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2019/08/13/exclusive-enoteca-emilia-returns-in-a-new-location.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 13, 20195 yr 36 minutes ago, ColDayMan said: Walnut Hills coffee, craft beer shop to close A Walnut Hills coffee shop that specialized in rare regional craft beers is closing its doors after just more than two years in business. Landlocked Social House, which opened at 648 E. McMillan St. on June 7, 2017, announced Tuesday that it will close for good on Aug. 17. "Thank you to everyone who made this place special. We will never forget you, we will never forget our time together. We will be open this week," the establishment posted on its Facebook page. "Come pay your respects to this thing we built together. Landlocked Social House is Dead, Long Live Landlocked Social House." More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2019/08/13/walnut-hills-coffee-craft-beer-shop-to-close.html Sad to hear. I liked that spot. Hopefully something else will take over the space, especially as that corner of Walnut Hills sees more development.
August 13, 20195 yr I never saw anyone there, like ever. Same with the Pickled Pig directly across the street.
August 13, 20195 yr Agreed, I never see people in pickled pig. They look closed half the week anyways. Its a shame, but I assume it'll be closing soon.
August 13, 20195 yr Hopefully adding new residents will help. Hard to service the current residents when the majority of them are living paycheck to paycheck and barely have money for groceries as is. Walnut Hills needs residents that have flexible money to go out to bars/restaurants/cafes, etc. Right now that just doesn't exist, and until that happens you will see alot of businesses close in Walnut Hills....that's the tricky business when it comes to being the first pioneers in a gentrifying neighborhood.....You become very self reliant on tourists from various neighborhoods, but can never rely on the residents of your specific neighborhood because they have no money.
August 13, 20195 yr 1 hour ago, jmecklenborg said: I never saw anyone there, like ever. Same with the Pickled Pig directly across the street. They're too far off the beaten path. Too far from UC and too far from the portion of Walnut Hills residents that go out for coffee and beer. I always wanted to try it out but never head a reason to in that area unless I was passing through. Oddly enough, the only time I was in that building was ~15 years ago with a sick cat when it was a vet.
August 13, 20195 yr 4 minutes ago, Ram23 said: Oddly enough, the only time I was in that building was ~15 years ago with a sick cat when it was a vet. The Pickled Pig building was listed 3-4 years ago for $70,000. It looks like they put some pretty big money into the place, maybe $100,000 or more. The Landlocked place doesn't look like they invested that much, but I have to imagine that they've had days with less than $100 in sales. Hours and hours with nobody coming in. Down the street, I don't understand why the so-called Comfort Station doesn't want people to know they're open or what they do. No sign, no nothing.
August 14, 20195 yr There were customers there every time I went in. I'm sure the location wasn't perfect, but I really liked the place and it seemed to do well enough based on my casual observations. Clearly it didn't do well enough, but it seemed to do fine to me.
August 14, 20195 yr 13 hours ago, jmecklenborg said: Down the street, I don't understand why the so-called Comfort Station doesn't want people to know they're open or what they do. No sign, no nothing. That's part of the gimmick. It's a speakeasy. People go there because there is no sign or anything.
August 14, 20195 yr 23 minutes ago, DEPACincy said: That's part of the gimmick. It's a speakeasy. People go there because there is no sign or anything. It's interesting if you're lame.
August 14, 20195 yr 13 minutes ago, jmecklenborg said: It's interesting if you're lame. It's not really my cup of tea, but there seems to be a lot of people who like it.
August 14, 20195 yr The new Firehouse Row Apartments and the work going on on East McMillan will probably add a lot of residents with decent amount of disposable income. Does anyone know how many units all the projects going on in Walnut Hills proper will add? Sorry being lazy in case anyone had the numbers more readily available.
August 14, 20195 yr 44 minutes ago, jmecklenborg said: It's interesting if you're lame. You think everything is lame.
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