June 20, 20204 yr Hyde Park staple Dutch's to reopen this summer under new owner Dutch's, a Hyde Park institution that closed at the beginning of this year, will reopen this summer under new ownership, and it's a familiar face for Cincinnati's culinary scene. Dutch's at 3378 Erie Ave. is now under the ownership of Chef Brad Bernstein, chef-owner of Oakley's Red Feather Kitchen and Postmark in Clifton, who hopes to reopen it with a new focus in August. Dutch's has been a Hyde Park institution since it opened as a pony keg – a shop for purchasing beer to-go – in 1947. It was most recently purchased by Jay Ashmore in 2007, who expanded it into the neighboring building to open a bar in 2010. It was again expanded into Dutch's Larder, offering upscale eats and high-quality charcuterie, in 2012. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/06/19/dutchs-larder-to-reopen-under-new-owner.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 22, 20204 yr They just remodeled a ton of them to look like coffee shops inside full of high tops and burnt sienna and now it's back to how they still looked in 2014.
June 22, 20204 yr The pony in otr on main street has shut down due to covid. Their Facebook post makes it seem temporary until conditions improve in Hamilton County.
June 23, 20204 yr Rhinegeist asked all of their employees to get tested for Covid, and 2 tested positive. They will be closing to do a deep cleaning and will reopen on Thursday.
June 24, 20204 yr Sugar n' Spice sets opening for OTR location; here's a first look inside The iconic diner building on Sycamore Street in Over-the-Rhine will get a breath of new life when Sugar n' Spice opens its doors inside of it next month. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/06/24/sugar-n-spice-sets-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
June 25, 20204 yr ^and the article says they're working on getting a liquor license... which might mean they'll expand to evening/night hours.
June 26, 20204 yr Lao restaurant opens in Kenwood A chef with a history in Cincinnati's restaurant scene is jumping back into the industry with a Lao restaurant that's now open in Kenwood. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/06/26/exclusive-lao-restaurant-opens-in-kenwood.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 29, 20204 yr Hyde Park Square restaurant in former Teller's space sets opening date A new restaurant and butchery on Hyde Park Square in the space that used to house Teller's will be opening its doors to the public early next month. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/06/29/hyde-park-square-restaurant-sets-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
June 30, 20204 yr On 6/18/2020 at 5:56 PM, taestell said: Does anybody have good examples of restaurants, bars, breweries, etc. that are doing an exceptionally good job with social distancing and hygiene practices? Here are a few that I have seen: 50 West (brewery + burgers) -- Very good outdoor setup, tons of space between tables. Customers must go up to the bar to order food and drinks. Arnolds (bar + restaurant) -- Only doing outdoor seating on the street and in their courtyard. Lots of space between tables. Big Ash (brewery) -- I haven't been myself, but based on pictures I've seen, they have turned a large section of their parking lot into a biergarten with tons of space to spread out. They did have an employee test positive for Covid-19 and temporarily closed the place, but have now reopened. Rosedale OTR (bar) -- After getting bad publicity when they first reopened, they changed their practices and are doing a really good job now. They switched to a table service model for now, with guests asked to remain seated except to go to the bathroom. Queen City Radio (bar) -- I haven't been since reopening, but they have a very large outdoor seating area. Any others? Madtree for sure
June 30, 20204 yr On 6/19/2020 at 9:26 PM, ColDayMan said: Hyde Park staple Dutch's to reopen this summer under new owner Dutch's, a Hyde Park institution that closed at the beginning of this year, will reopen this summer under new ownership, and it's a familiar face for Cincinnati's culinary scene. Dutch's at 3378 Erie Ave. is now under the ownership of Chef Brad Bernstein, chef-owner of Oakley's Red Feather Kitchen and Postmark in Clifton, who hopes to reopen it with a new focus in August. Dutch's has been a Hyde Park institution since it opened as a pony keg – a shop for purchasing beer to-go – in 1947. It was most recently purchased by Jay Ashmore in 2007, who expanded it into the neighboring building to open a bar in 2010. It was again expanded into Dutch's Larder, offering upscale eats and high-quality charcuterie, in 2012. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/06/19/dutchs-larder-to-reopen-under-new-owner.html I had a feeling this would happen Edited June 30, 20204 yr by Cincinnatus
July 9, 20204 yr Matt the Miller’s owner wants to walk away from Cincinnati-area restaurant Matt the Miller's is seeking an exit from one of its Cincinnati restaurants. The Dublin-based restaurant brand is being sued in the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas for not paying rent for its Kenwood Collection location. Kenwood Collection Retail is looking to recover all past due rent and other charges under the 10-year lease, totaling more than $129,000, and to immediately collect all rent that will become due during the remainder of the lease term, totaling more than $2.4 million. Craig Barnum, CLB Restaurants Holdings LLC president and managing partner, said his attorneys are working on a response to the complaint. He said he is hopeful to figure out a mutually agreeable way to exit the location. “I hope they come to the table and work with us and move on,” Barnum told me. “Unfortunately businesses fail. We gave it our best shot there. It’s just time to move on.” https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/07/08/matt-the-millers-owner-responds-to-lawsuit.html?ana=e_ae_prem&j=90518179&t=Afternoon&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTWpCa1l6Um1ZVGxpTkRObSIsInQiOiJHb2ZVUzV0SEF4QXE4U1d6K2R1WXAzTDRzc0NqTzJFaTA4aHExckZrVmlDbDJGbXBSMUpENUJYclA5SXVNMGp3eFhaNCtnQUhUREV3K2lpY3ZXTWF3KzRLa1pXa1lTaDhmU1J1Tlo0YWlxNERjMjZ5VEdwTldiaTdBUUpqSTdvSnc2dHJuXC8xazU4OTFrN1ZuVUhMQ1FnPT0ifQ%3D%3D
July 11, 20204 yr Quote Barnum said the restaurant was losing “a lot of money” every month but was expected to pay rent every month. When Whole Foods and Envision Cinemas did open, Barnum said Kenwood Collection installed 23 tow away signs in the surface lot in front of the development. The result was patrons going to visit the movie theater parking in the parking garage beneath Kenwood Collection. Instead of walking by Matt the Miller’s on their way to the theater, they were able to access an elevator in the garage that led directly to Envision Cinemas. You expect to open a restaurant in Greater Cincinnati and only succeed because you are in between the walk from the parking lot to the movie theater? Is their...food...good?
July 11, 20204 yr I like their food. Prices aren't super bad but you'll pay for brunch. I mostly went to the Grandview location. Pretty sure I went to the Polaris one once. I wouldn't be surprised if this development is still a tough place to do business after 13 years of fits and starts. Edited July 11, 20204 yr by GCrites80s
July 11, 20204 yr 1 hour ago, taestell said: You expect to open a restaurant in Greater Cincinnati and only succeed because you are in between the walk from the parking lot to the movie theater? Is their...food...good? Group of us ate at the one in West Chester. Amongst the group I wouldn't say we are food snobs but we all looked at each other after dinner and were like this wasn't good at all. Nothing tasted bad but nothing stood out as memorable or oh man I gotta eat that again.
July 15, 20204 yr Greater Cincinnati coffee roaster to build first storefront A Greater Cincinnati coffee roaster and pop-up is gearing up to launch its very first storefront. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/07/15/cincinnati-coffee-roaster-to-open-first-storefront.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, 20204 yr Cincinnati pizzeria opens first standalone location A Cincinnati pizzeria that started as a food truck before opening inside of a craft brewery has opened its first standalone location. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/07/16/pizzeria-opens-in-blue-ash.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, 20204 yr Authentic Mexican taqueria coming to Northside A first-time restaurateur that found himself in Cincinnati to study architecture is bringing the tastes of his native Monterrey, Mexico, to his upcoming eatery, opening this month in Northside. Taqueria 251 is opening inside of the Gantry in Northside. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/07/17/authentic-mexican-taqueria-coming-to-northside.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 21, 20204 yr The brand-new Carew Tower Frisch's to close permanently: https://www.fox19.com/2020/07/20/frischs-big-boy-locations-close-permanently-due-pandemic/
July 21, 20204 yr 1 hour ago, jmecklenborg said: The brand-new Carew Tower Frisch's to close permanently: https://www.fox19.com/2020/07/20/frischs-big-boy-locations-close-permanently-due-pandemic/ I am not surprised by this. The new ownership group from Atlanta, didn't really care for this urban location. They received an incentive by the Carew tower ownership and real estate group. My understanding was the build out was covered by the building. Shame it was a nice addition to downtown again.
July 21, 20204 yr We would sometimes go to the Gest St. location after Reds games. I'll miss it. Related to that, we tried to go to the Carew Tower locations a couple times, but it was always closed by the time games were over, even on the weekend.
July 21, 20204 yr Between Reds games and Fountain Square events being cancelled, and the lunchtime population of the CBD being significantly down, I'm not surprised that location struggled. Maybe Boi Na Braza can move into that space?
July 21, 20204 yr Even before Covid that location struggled. The food just wasn't good, even by Frisch's standards. I gave it two attempts and both times had major issues with the food and just stopped going, especially with Hathaway's in the same building. I think people thought Frisch's would put Hathaway's out of business but it appears the opposite has happened. Hopefully Hathaway's can stay open with limited hotel guests and office worker's downtown.
July 22, 20204 yr Ivory House restaurant in Westwood is now open The West Side's newest white tablecloth restaurant is now open to the public, featuring elevated takes of familiar dishes using local, seasonal ingredients. The Ivory House at 2998 Harrison Ave. in Westwood opened its doors to the public July 16. Ivory House is a project by Frank Eversole and Rick Pouliot, owners of EP Investments, who brought on executive chef Dana Adkins and sous chef Rob Scannell to head up the kitchen. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/07/22/ivory-house-opens.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 23, 20204 yr Green Farm Juicery adds juice bar location in Mason A Cincinnati-based juice bar that specializes in cold-pressed juices and wellness-centric snacks has expanded into a new suburb. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/07/23/green-farm-juicery.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 23, 20204 yr Goodfellas sets Pleasant Ridge opening date New York-style pizzeria Goodfellas, along with its accompanying speakeasy-themed bourbon bar, has set an opening date for its third Cincinnati-area location. Goodfellas is hosting the grand opening of its Pleasant Ridge location at 6099 Montgomery Road on July 24. It's the Kentucky-based pizzeria's third Cincinnati-area location, behind Covington and Over-the-Rhine. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/07/23/goodfellas-sets-pleasant-ridge-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
July 27, 20204 yr Condado to open first suburban Cincinnati taco restaurant in Mason A popular create-your-own taco restaurant with locations at the Banks and Oakley is opening its first suburban Cincinnati outpost this summer. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/07/24/condado-to-open-suburban-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 27, 20204 yr Take a look inside Goodfellas Pleasant Ridge Goodfellas, the Louisville-based pizzeria and speakeasy that specializes in New York-style pies, opened its third Cincinnati-area location in a growing neighborhood. Goodfellas opened its Pleasant Ridge location at 6099 Montgomery Road on July 24. Flip through the photos for a look inside. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/07/27/take-a-look-inside-goodfellas-pleasant-ridge-phot.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, 20204 yr Like Mom's Only Vegan opens bakery at Findlay Market A vegan bakery that trades in baked goods made without milk, butter or any animal products is now open at Cincinnati's Findlay Market. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/07/29/like-moms-only-vegan-opens-bakery-at-findlay.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 3, 20204 yr Agave & Rye opening Rookwood taco restaurant in Norwood A growing restaurant brand that specializes in deliberately non-traditional tacos is opening its third Cincinnati-area location. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/08/03/taco-restaurant-expansion.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 4, 20204 yr The Standard restaurant opens in former Covington auto station A historic auto shop that's been a fixture in Covington dating back to the 1930s is now the latest restaurant project from a pair of prolific local restaurateurs. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/08/04/the-standard-opens.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 4, 20204 yr Taste of Belgium opening Kenwood restaurant Despite the coronavirus pandemic hammering the restaurant industry, Cincinnati-born Taste of Belgium is opening its second new location since Covid-19 first hit Ohio. Taste of Belgium is opening at Kenwood Square in the former Ruby Tuesday space at 7800 Montgomery Road. It will offer carryout and delivery in the coming weeks, with dining room service to follow after indoor renovations. The Kenwood location comes shortly after the July opening of Taste of Belgium's first Northern Kentucky location at 2791 Town Center Blvd. in Crestview Hills. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/08/04/taste-of-belgium-opening-kenwood-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 7, 20204 yr Copper & Flame names Sydney Fisher chef of OTR restaurant An upcoming Over-the-Rhine restaurant featuring the cuisine of Southeast Asia and Central and South America, along with its technology-driven craft beer bar, has named a chef to oversee its kitchen. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/08/07/copper-flame-names.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, 20204 yr Two people were killed outside a coffee shop in Newport, KY by a vehicle fleeing Cincinnati Police: https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/police-pursuit-over-roebling-bridge-ends-in-crash Look for Cranley to end outdoor dining.
August 8, 20204 yr 16 hours ago, ColDayMan said: Copper & Flame names Sydney Fisher chef of OTR restaurant An upcoming Over-the-Rhine restaurant featuring the cuisine of Southeast Asia and Central and South America, along with its technology-driven craft beer bar, has named a chef to oversee its kitchen. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/08/07/copper-flame-names.html ^Thats in the old Rook space at 1115 Vine.. There's another restaurant just finishing their rehab just a few doors south of this at 1107-9 Vine, and I haven't heard anything about it... but the construction is moving along quickly...
August 11, 20204 yr Fort Thomas Coffee moving into larger space at One Highland development A Northern Kentucky coffee shop is expanding into new space in an upcoming condo development that will allow it to expand its services with a wine bar and coworking space. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/08/10/fort-thomas-coffee-moving-into-larger-space-at-one.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, 20204 yr MashRoots fast-casual Puerto Rican mofongo restaurant opening in College Hill A Findlay Market food vendor that specializes in the Puerto Rican dish of mofongo is opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Cincinnati's College Hill neighborhood. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/08/18/mashroots-fast-casual-puerto-rican-monfongo-restau.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 19, 20204 yr O Pie O hosting OTR restaurant grand opening on Aug. 28 O Pie O, which opened its first location in East Walnut Hills in 2015, has set the grand opening for its second restaurant location. O Pie O will host its grand opening on Aug. 28 at 32 E. 13th St. in the Columbia Building in Over-the-Rhine. It's the second brick-and-mortar location for the sweet and savory pie bakery, which got its start as a weekend pop-up at Findlay Market. "At O Pie O, comfort is our guide," owner Lou Ginocchio said in a news release. "From our menu rooted in childhood classics and grown-up riffs, to our new OTR store’s design as a hot bakery with grab-and-go and take-and-bake goods, we show how much care goes into each item our guests enjoy." More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/08/19/opieo-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
August 21, 20204 yr Even with state guidelines and creativity, Downtown restaurants remain a ghost town https://www.wcpo.com/news/coronavirus/even-with-state-guidelines-and-creativity-downtown-restaurants-remain-a-ghost-town
August 27, 20204 yr Buffalo Wings & Rings opening first new design restaurant ‘Wings & Rings’ in Milford Buffalo Wings & Rings LLC, one of the largest private companies in Greater Cincinnati, is preparing to open the first of its next generation of restaurants. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/08/27/buffalo-wings-rings-opening-first-wings-rings.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 28, 20204 yr Insomnia Cookies opening second Cincinnati location in OTR Insomnia Cookies, a national late-night bakery retailer based in Philadelphia and New York City, is opening its second Cincinnati location in Over-the-Rhine. Insomnia Cookies will open a bakery at 1126 Main St. in Over-the-Rhine. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/08/28/insomnia-cookies-coming-to-otr.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 31, 20204 yr Sandwich Cafe & Deli opens in Fairfield A casual restaurant opened its doors over the weekend north of Cincinnati. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/08/31/sandwich-cafe-deli-opens-in-fairfield.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 4, 20204 yr Paris Banh Mi opening first Ohio Vietnamese restaurant location in West Chester A serial entrepreneur turned restaurateur is bringing a new-to-market Vietnamese eatery to Ohio, opening its first location in West Chester. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/09/04/paris-banh-mi-opening-first-ohio-vietnamese-restau.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 12, 20204 yr Nation Kitchen + Bar to open Westwood location Oct. 1 A long-awaited restaurant and bar planned in the heart of Westwood has set an opening date, albeit three months later than originally planned. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/09/11/long-awaited-west-side-bar-and-restaurnat-sets-new.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, 20204 yr Zapata Cantina, with focus on Mexican street food, opens Sept. 16 in Covington A new Mexican restaurant in the heart of Covington will make its debut this week. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/09/15/mexican-street-food-restaurant-opens-doors-this-we.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 16, 20204 yr Agave & Rye sets opening date for Rookwood Exchange location A fast-growing restaurant brand that specializes in non-traditional tacos has set the opening for its third Cincinnati-area location and fifth overall. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/09/16/agave-rye-rookwood-opening.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, 20204 yr On 9/11/2020 at 11:25 PM, ColDayMan said: Nation Kitchen + Bar to open Westwood location Oct. 1 A long-awaited restaurant and bar planned in the heart of Westwood has set an opening date, albeit three months later than originally planned. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2020/09/11/long-awaited-west-side-bar-and-restaurnat-sets-new.html This lighting makes the food look pallid.
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