August 24, 200915 yr Just got a Facebook invite to become a fan of NorthSlice Pizza which will be opening soon in Northside. Here is the info on the page: Basic Info Location: 4163 Hamilton Avenue Cincinnati, OH, 45223 Phone: 513.675.5917 Fri - Sat: 11:30 pm - 2:30 am Weird hours.
August 24, 200915 yr Get out and support EATS this Wednesday: Please join Cincinnati E.A.T.S. for our Summer 2009 event Wednesday, August 26, at Sung Korean Bistro in downtown Cincinnati for cocktails, socializing, and great food - all for a great cause. Less than two years old, Sung Korean Bistro has brought traditional family style Korean food to Cincinnati in a modern, upscale environment. Born in Seoul, Chef Sung J. Oh immigrated to the United States in 1994. After studying Fine Arts at the University of Cincinnati, he opened Riverside Korean Bistro with his sister in Covington in 1998. Riverside soon achieved recognition as one of Cincinnati’s top 25 restaurants. At that time, Chef Oh decided that he wanted to bring a different dining ambiance to his native food. In October 2007, he opened Sung Korean Bistro, combining a modern upscale environment, traditional Korean cuisine, and tableside service. Sung Korean Bistro has also started garnering attention for its late night atmosphere replete with DJ. For more information, see www.sungkoreanbistro.com Similar format, different location: You pay a discounted flat fee (that includes tax and tip) in advance for your meal. There are no table reservations and everyone eats together at the same time. It's a party with great food! Drinks at 7 p.m. Come mingle while the DJ spins. Guests will then be seated in two shifts for dinner. The first half of the room (including the traditional area where patrons sit on the floor) will be seated at 8 p.m. and the second will be seated at 8:15 p.m. You do not need to pick a particular time when you register. IMPORTANT DETAIL. Sung will serve a traditional Korean meal, in the traditional style: shared dishes. Food will be served on large platters for the entire table to share. You only need to let us know whether you are a vegetarian. You’ll have an appetizer and three main dishes to share, plus six traditional side dishes, called banchan. Of course, kimchi (the traditional Korean pickled cabbage side dish) will be included. If you’re unfamiliar with Korean food, you’re in for a treat. Korean cuisine uses a variety of vegetables and relies heavily on chili peppers, garlic, ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil for flavor. Most of the dishes are spicy, so be prepared! Don’t worry—all of the main dishes can be served “mild.” (One of our organizers, Stepfanie, lived in Korea for a year and will be happy to answer any questions before or during the meal.) To register, please visit www.cincinnatieats.com and purchase your ticket via Paypal. Tickets are $40.00. Because food will be served family style and there will not be individual plates this time, you only need to let us know whether you require a vegetarian plate or have any food allergies. On the night of the event, just bring your receipt with you. Drinks will be handled individually at the event. The evening will benefit Cincinnati COOKS!, a free, 10-week program of the Freestore Foodbank that prepares low-income, at-risk adults for employment in the food service industry.
August 26, 200915 yr Twisted Sisters Cafe brings pretzel bliss to Northern Kentucky http://www.soapboxmedia.com/devnews/0825twistedsisterscafe.aspx Located in the heart of Bellevue's historic business district at 411 Fairfield Avenue, Twisted Sisters Cafe specializes in gourmet pretzel sandwiches and desserts. The self-described pretzel shop also offers a variety of lunch time offerings including soups and sandwiches that can be paired or matched with your pretzel creation of choice. Twisted Sisters Cafe is open from 11am to 4pm Tuesday through Saturday, and offers party trays and boxed lunches for those looking to take the pretzel bliss back to the office or home. Single pretzels cost between $2 and $3 - additional toppings cost more. Items like bacon cheddar cheese dip, cream cheese, and glaze are all available for anyone looking to ramp their pretzel experience up a notch or two. For those looking to buy in bulk, you can purchase an 8-pack of pretzels, or a pack of 50 'Knots' or 'Bites.' Gourmet pretzel sandwiches cost $7 and include ham, turkey, roast beef or chicken salad with a host of additional veggies, cheeses and condiments to choose from for toppings. The cafe also offers a variety of rotating specials. Right now those consist of a Reuben Pretzel Sandwich, Pizza Pretzel, Spicy Italian and a Knotty Dog. Guests are encouraged to take some time out and dine in at their Fairfield Avenue shop. Stop by on Thursdays for a $1 off special on any pretzel sandwich. Additional specials can be found on the Twisted Sisters Cafe website. Larger orders are encouraged to call ahead at (859) 781-6569, or fax at (859) 581-0200.
September 11, 200915 yr Izzy's to open store in Madisonville By Jeff McKinney, Cincinnati Enquirer, September 11, 2009 MADISONVILLE - Izzy's Famous Corned Beef plans to open its ninth area location by January at 4766 Red Bank Road, near Madison Road. The store's opening will mark Izzy's return to Madisonville after it closed there about 15 years ago.
September 16, 200915 yr Izzy's used to have a Fields-Gurtle location in the early 90s. I wish they'd bring one back to the Mason area...
September 17, 200915 yr Moved Mynt Martini discussion here: http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,56.0.html
September 30, 200915 yr Innovative Toppers Pizza coming to Cincinnati By Lisa Biank Fasig | Business Courier of Cincinnati, September 29, 2009 Toppers Pizza, a Wisconsin chain known for a pizza called the “Hangover Helper” and other irreverencies, is opening its first Ohio location in Cincinnati. The expansion will be headed by local executive Bob Fullarton and sons Dave and Rick, of Anderson Township. A location has yet to be determined, though the Fullartons are looking at the University of Cincinnati and Miami University, with an opening date of 2010, before the school year ends. Read full article here: http://cincinnati.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/stories/2009/09/28/daily22.html
October 6, 200915 yr Green Derby Restaurant reopens with a fresh twist in the heart of Newport http://www.soapboxmedia.com/devnews/1006greenderby.aspx By Randy A. Simes | Soapbox Cincinnati, October 6, 2009 In 1946 the Green Derby Restaurant was born on Newport's York Street. Family run for over 60 years, the restaurant built up a loyal following, but in June of 2009 the family decided to close up shop. Luckily for many loyal patrons, the restaurant did not sit dormant for long. Almost as soon as the restaurant closed it had gained the attention of local restaurant manager Tom Cardosi who had run his own family-style restaurant for over thirty years at Walt's Hitching Post in Kenton County. "Walt's Hitching Post and Green Derby are very similar restaurants," said Tom Cardosi, general manager of the Green Derby Restaurant , who says that the family-run style of business is what really draws the two together. As a result, Cardosi says he did not change much about the Green Derby. "We kept most everything the same," he says, but acknowledges close to $250,000 in renovation and enhancements. The restaurant's 38 new employees will work with new floors, kitchen equipment, new paint, ceilings and some other work designed by David Jose. Cardosi says that the restaurant is still known for its famous award-winning fish sandwich, its pies and liver and onions combination. Open for lunch and dinner daily, prices at the Derby run between $9 and $20 for an entree, but Cardosi notes that most plates end up averaging around $12. The Green Derby Restaurant officially reopened on Thursday, October 1 and Cardosi says business has been good. "It's been a great experience so far. They had a great following and it's just been gangbusters since day one," said Cardosi. The Green Derby Restaurant (map) is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm, and Friday through Saturday 11am to 11pm. For more information call (859) 431-8740.
October 9, 200915 yr Cold Turkey Closed Posted by Donald on Cincinnati Blog http://cincinnati.blogspot.com/2009/10/cold-turkey-closed.html Cold Turkey, which I had previously raved about, has closed, seemingly for good. Two friends and I were on our way there for lunch, and were greeted at the door by a "closed" sign and a rather dejected-looking owner. Apparently, the restaurant isn't closing because of lack of business, but instead because of a dispute with the building's owner. Cold Turkey's owner was obviously disappointed, particularly since business--including their catering business--had been doing quite well. (...)
October 12, 200915 yr Cold Turkey has the entire story on their website. http://www.coldturkeycincy.com/
October 12, 200915 yr How can building owners like that be held accountable? They indubitably discourage positive investment and augmentation of the new downtown experience. That building *should* receive the necessary improvements, and horrible owners should not be allowed to keep prime locations from thriving.
October 12, 200915 yr I hate to think of all the money Cold Turkey spent renovating the space, which is now money down the drain. Sounds like Cold Turkey would have a pretty good legal case against the building owner.
October 12, 200915 yr Cold Turkey has the entire story on their website. http://www.coldturkeycincy.com/ Wow, that's incredible. Hopefully they can find another spot downtown soon.
October 12, 200915 yr Does anyone have any contact information on them? Terry Danzilo at the Q has been trying to track them down for a couple of days but the phone number that she has is not correct. If anyone can help we will try and get them into the Q.
October 12, 200915 yr A message was just sent to them via the site but I am trying to also get a phone number. If others would send them messages to consider the Q, I believe they would be such a good fit. We need more places like this. Anytime anyone sees a situation like this whereas a unique store is moving or looking to expand and you believe it may be right for the Quarter, send me or Terri Danzilo (621-4283) a message and she will see what she can do.
October 12, 200915 yr That would be great to get them into the Q. The more eateries (especially late night), the better. Seems like food will really stabilize the neighborhood more.
October 12, 200915 yr ^Agreed, but I still love my Steak and Lemonade! Bring down Richies... I'd love the smell of their deep-fried goodness inflitrating OTR! :)
October 12, 200915 yr That would be great to get them into the Q. The more eateries (especially late night), the better. Seems like food will really stabilize the neighborhood more. I would think the old Buddakhan space would work well.
October 12, 200915 yr The old Provident Camera location on 7th Street would also work well...might take some creative interior adjustments but the size seems to be better than Buddakhan's larger space.
October 12, 200915 yr Walked by the old Tom's pot pies today, work has begun on the second World Food Bar location.
October 13, 200915 yr Jean-Robert de Cavel to open restaurant New eatery will take over former Buddakan location by Dec. 1 Jean-Robert de Cavel says he will soon be back in the restaurant business. And back Downtown. He plans to open Jean-Robert’s Table at 713 Vine St. by Dec. 1. This time, the French-born chef said, he will be the sole investor in the restaurant, and he will not be re-creating the brand of fine French cuisine that he was known for as executive chef at Maisonette and more recently at Jean-Robert at Pigall’s. Both those Downtown restaurants have closed, although Pigall’s reopened last month as Local 127. De Cavel is not involved with Local 127. http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20091013/ENT01/310130005/Jean-Robert+to+open+new+restaurant
October 13, 200915 yr Wow there were a lot of questions and answers cleared up in the past two pages of this thread.
October 13, 200915 yr World Food Bar Restaurant Group opening Mayberry downtown this November http://www.soapboxmedia.com/devnews/1013mayberryrestaurant.aspx By Randy A. Simes | Soapbox Cincinnati, October 13, 2009 This November, the team of chef Josh Campbell and Corey Weitmarschen will open Mayberry at 915 Vine Street in Downtown Cincinnati. The restaurant is the second establishment for the team which opened World Food Bar earlier this year. Once open, Mayberry will have a grass-roots American eatery menu style including their specialty known simply as "The Burger" - a certified Angus Burger topped with Scott Farm Pepper Bacon, sweet onion marmalade and fried egg on a brioche bun. The World Food Bar Restaurant Group says that the breakfast and lunch eatery will serve "casual no-fuss food" and offer all lunch entrees for $7. The 1,060 square-foot restaurant space offers seating for approximately 30 people, with an additional 8 spots outside along Vine Street. Campbell and Weitmarschen also say that the atmosphere will be "clean family fun" that will feature a modern twist in the decor. "Mayberry is going to focus on the who, what and where of Cincinnati with the efforts of paintings by artist Tomas Englert," said Campbell about the new restaurant space. The new restaurant will employ six people and be the group's first sit down restaurant. "World Food Bar was an opportunity to be noticed in the community, but we're looking forward to this new venture," said Campbell. "It is the perfect location in the central business district." Mayberry will be open Monday through Friday from 7am to 3pm in the former Tom's Pot Pies location (map) near the Court Street Marketplace.
October 13, 200915 yr It would be great if that location had a license to serve liquor and wine. With Hamburger Mary's, Scotti's, Mayberry, Cafe Martin, and Jean Robert's Table right there you have a nice littel resturant district.
October 13, 200915 yr It would be great if that location had a license to serve liquor and wine. With Hamburger Mary's, Scotti's, Mayberry, Cafe Martin, and Jean Robert's Table right there you have a nice littel resturant district. But if they are only open M-F from 7 AM - 3 PM, I doubt they would sell many alcoholic beverages.
October 13, 200915 yr ^Maybe that's why they're only open until 3pm. With the prices they have on their food they would probably need a liquor license to make the profits they need to stay open those additional hours.
October 13, 200915 yr Great news about JR opening a new restaurant! I wish him all the success in the world, and I hope that location works, but I'm not sold. I always thought that space looked like a suburban Applebees plunked down right in the middle of downtown. But if anyone can make it work, its JR. Blue Line, Senate has a facebook page with regular photo updates. Just type Senate Restaurant into the search and you should find it under pages. They look to be making quite a bit of progress. Anyone know the status of Mynt or the sushi place going in on 6th st? I think both were supposed to be opening this Fall.
October 13, 200915 yr ZZ's Pizza in Walnut Hills also has a FB page and has been posting pictures of their progress. They look like they will be re-opening in the near future. I never got to try if before it closed down, can anyone tell me what sytle of pizza they made?
October 13, 200915 yr Anyone heard anything about John's Slow Food? I thought it would be on Woodburn by now, and I distinctively recall "Opening Soon" signs in the re-freshened business district, but there is no sign of it now.
October 13, 200915 yr have not heard about John's but I know a Chinese restaurant is supposedly going into the old Seny/Simone's space.
October 13, 200915 yr Anyone know the status of Mynt or the sushi place going in on 6th st? I think both were supposed to be opening this Fall. Mynt has run into some permitting issues which have delayed their anticipated opening. The last I heard from the owner was that they're hoping for November now, but we'll see. I don't know what's going on with the sushi place on sixth...I would have thought they would be open by now. I wish him all the success in the world, and I hope that location works, but I'm not sold. I always thought that space looked like a suburban Applebees plunked down right in the middle of downtown. But if anyone can make it work, its JR. I think that building was originally built as a Longhorn Steakhouse.
October 13, 200915 yr ^Interesting. Thanks for the updates. It seems like East Walnut Hills is seeing a surge of new restaurants going in, which will complement the new housing units being built there nicely. If only some of those older buildings in the business district could be renovated, then we could see one of the best NBD's in the region.
October 14, 200915 yr Unfortunately, Pergola in Fort Thomas -- mentioned earlier in this thread -- has closed. From the Fort Thomas Matters blog: I did speak to those with some knowledge of the situation and I want to be clear that although business had been down the past couple of weeks as the weather turned bad their closing had little to do with community support. The issues included: 1. A 6 month liquour license expiration that required Pergola to be moving toward purchase of their facility. The current land lord would not sell at a market rate and kept them from renewing the license (a key revenue source). 2. Land lord issues rear their ugly head again. While business was down some the past two weeks land lord issues forced the closing. To reinforce their belief in the concept and the community they had an agreement to build a large pergola to provide shelter over the patio but the land lord did not approve. Legal action was a consideration but to salvage the investment and avoid frustration they closed the store instead. Full article
October 14, 200915 yr A little off topic but we (ARCHITREKS) will be having a walking tour of East Walnut Hills at 10:00 am on October 31. We begin and end at Parkside Cafe. (Stop in for breakfast before or lunch after!) The tour will take in Upland Place and walk down Woodburn to DeSales Corner and back. Cost is $5.
October 16, 200915 yr Anyone know what's going in the old Betta's spot in Mt Lookout square? I drove by last night and I think there was a sign in the window that I belive said Pera, but I could read anything else.
October 16, 200915 yr Pera will be a new restaurant run by the same people who ran Cafe Istanbul in Newport, which closed earlier this year.
October 18, 200915 yr Burbank's BBQ has closed, but Gary Burbank may be planning a new restaurant & concert venue out in the Springdale area. Burbank’s Bar-B-Q Closes Posted by jkiesewetter - October 16th, 2009, 11:07 am Before he retired in 2007, Burbank has been talking about a different concept, a restaurant with a 1,200 seat concert hall. In February, Enquirer reporter Laura Baverman wrote that he and Zimmer were raising $2-million from investors to lease the old Cort Furniture store in Springdale. She wrote: ”Aimed at baby boomers, the facility will host 35 to 50 national acts a year as well as private events such as weddings, after-prom gatherings and corporate functions. The concept is inspired by the Pepsi Cola Roadhouse, a casual concert center near Pittsburgh that hosts non-headline performers and serves dinner. Zimmer has often traveled there to see acts such as Gary Allen and Jo Dee Messina.” Read more at: http://cincinnati.com/blogs/tv/2009/10/16/burbanks-bar-b-q-closes/
October 19, 200915 yr ^Damn. I was going to go there Friday after a visit to St. Rita's. Loved their sides and cornbread... "It's just fate, as usual, keeping its bargain and screwing us in the fine print..." - John Crichton
October 30, 200915 yr Wade v DeCavel Posted by pcampbell October 30th, 2009 The Business Courier reported today that Martin Wade, who owns the Relish Group of restaurants, has sent JeanRobert de Cavel a letter reminding him of a non-compete agreement he signed.
November 3, 200915 yr Casa Mexico opens in Covington's Latonia neighborhood http://www.soapboxmedia.com/devnews/1020casamexico.aspx By Randy A. Simes | Soapbox Cincinnati, October 20, 2009 Head south on Madison Avenue through Covington and you will eventually find your way into Latonia nestled among one of the many bends in the Licking River. This quaint neighborhood full of locally owned businesses filled with character recently welcomed Casa Mexico, a new eatery that specializes in traditional Mexican cuisine left unfettered by more modern approaches in the kitchen. "We want people to experience true Mexican cuisine. Casa Mexico does not reinvent or modernize Mexican cuisine, but rather celebrate, respect and preserve its originality," said Casa Mexico owner Simon Cipriano. Cipriano's new business represents more than delicious Mexican food though - the restaurant represents a statistic that shows growing immigrant populations are more likely to start a business. According to the Cincinnati USA Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, immigrants are nearly 30 percent more likely to start a business than non-immigrants, and represent 16.7 percent of all new business owners in the United States. Furthermore, analysis of the 2000 Census showed that business income generated by immigrant business owners is $67 billion, representing 11.6 percent of all business in the United States - much of this immigrant business ownership is typically concentrated in a few geographic locations, including portions of Northern Kentucky. Cipriano's Casa Mexico restaurant is open daily from 11am to 9pm and is located at 21 East 32nd Street. Casa Mexico can be reached at (859) 292-8226.
November 3, 200915 yr Maury's is home since 1949 By Cliff Radel • [email protected] • October 31, 2009 http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20091031/NEWS01/911010329/ "Customers expected to be welcomed in a genuinely friendly manner - not in the faux-chummy style of a Wal-Mart greeter. They relished going to a crowded steak joint where the lights and the ceilings were low, the red on the Naugahyde seats glowed, the wood paneling gleamed and the place was filled with dueling sensations, the aromas of fine food and the sounds of laughter. The atmosphere made people feel at home. Thus, this place became a memory generator for generations of customers and employees." This place feels like something out of Goodfellows.
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