May 18, 20178 yr Creamy Whip must be to Cincinnati what treelawn is to Cleveland. Wait, I lived in Cincy for almost 10 years and used treelawn many times...were people completely unaware of what I was talking about and just too polite to say anything? I have never heard of a "treelawn". Wikipedia has a nice list of synonyms: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_verge#Terminology
May 18, 20178 yr Yeah, "treelawn" and "devil strip" are Cleveland and Akron words, respectively. Practically no one knows what the heck you're talking about outside the respective metros, as I found out multiple times after moving to Cincinnati. “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
May 18, 20178 yr Creamy Whip must be to Cincinnati what treelawn is to Cleveland. Wait, I lived in Cincy for almost 10 years and used treelawn many times...were people completely unaware of what I was talking about and just too polite to say anything? That would be yes. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 18, 20178 yr They probably thought it was a neighborhood between I-75 and I-74 that they'd never been to.
May 18, 20178 yr Bakery opens in downtown Milford A new bakery and coffee shop has opened in downtown Milford. Sweet Bliss Bakery and Coffee, which specializes in made-from-scratch cupcakes and custom-decorated cakes, opened May 11 at 204 Main St. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/05/18/bakery-opens-in-downtown-milford.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 18, 20178 yr Taste of Belgium owner says he was forced out of Hyde Park Farmers' Market Liz Stites, a longtime volunteer with the farmers' market, said the market is committed to supporting small farmers and artisans, and Taste of Belgium didn't fit that mission anymore. "I think it's more of a story about the success of Taste of Belgium – they've grown from a small local artisan to a large business organization with six locations," she said. "They're really growing, and the marketplace's focus is truly to provide a community market mostly for small, local, healthy, sustainable farmers and a handful of other artisan providers." This illustrates the big problem with community groups that want to ban chains from opening in their neighborhood. So many Cincinnati restaurants opened with a single location and, due to their popularity, were able to grow into a chain — Taste of Belgium, Senate, Bakersfield, The Eagle, Tom+Chee, A Tavola, Currito, etc. At what point does the local chain become "too big" and cause the neighborhood to turn their back on them? If you want to run a "curated" flea market or farmers market and not allow chains, that's one thing. Or if a developer like 3CDC decides to do so on their own, that's also fine. But if a neighborhood group wants to tell developers that they're not allowed to lease their retail spaces to chains, that's not OK.
May 19, 20178 yr Mazunte owner opens Mexican market The owner of Mazunte Taqueria opened a Mexican-style market where the public can buy many of the same ingredients he uses in his own restaurant. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/05/19/mazunte-owner-opens-mexican-market.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 19, 20178 yr Senate Blue Ash opens today; take a look inside Senate's new location at Blue Ash's Summit Park is now open and the Courier got a sneak peek inside. The Blue Ash Senate at 1100 Summit Place Drive is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday and serves up brunch on Sunday. The menu is largely similar to the Over-the-Rhine location, including a dog-of-the-day named for a trending celebrity, though it will be more family friendly. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/05/19/senate-blue-ash-opens-today-take-a-look-inside.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 22, 20178 yr New rotisserie restaurant for Pleasant Ridge Revolution Rotisserie, the bar and rotisserie chicken restaurant in Over-the-Rhine, has signed a lease for a second location. By September, Revolution should be serving in Pleasant Ridge, at the corner of Montgomery and Losantiville Roads. Kathy O'Connell, who co-owns the restaurant with her fiance Nick Pesola, said they are taking over the space that is currently Emanu East African Restaurant. Their lease begins June 1, but are remodeling the space before opening. More below: http://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/2017/05/22/new-rotisserie-restaurant-pleasant-ridge/336834001/
May 23, 20178 yr A Tavola owners to open new gelato concept The brothers behind A Tavola in Over-the-Rhine and Madeira and Taglio in Columbia-Tusculum are partnering with a friend on a new gelato concept. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/05/23/exclusive-a-tavola-owners-to-open-new-gelato.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 6, 20178 yr Korean restaurant to open in downtown Cincinnati A new Korean restaurant from a longtime Mason chef is coming to the space formerly occupied by Istanbul Cafe in downtown Cincinnati. Haru, a new Korean restaurant, will open in downtown Cincinnati on July 5. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/06/02/exclusive-korean-restaurant-to-open-in-downtown.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 6, 20178 yr Here comes 부자태! ㅋㅋㅋㅋ “All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking.” -Friedrich Nietzsche
June 7, 20178 yr I hope their price point is right - Cincinnati really needs some more options for cheap Korean food. There's a deli in Carew Tower (behind the elevators) that sells a couple Korean dishes for $7 or $8, I think, but aside from that I can't think of anywhere that has meals for below $12 or so. Sung was always just a few more dollars than I was willing to spend on a lunch.
June 7, 20178 yr I welcome Haru and think it will be successful. Just wish it hadn't been at the expense of Istanbul cafe, which was very good (even though the decor was equally lousy for dinner). We need a good downtown Lebanese/middle eastern restaurant that goes beyond falafel. I long for the place that used to be in the north-west corner of the Terrace Hotel building.
June 7, 20178 yr There's a deli in Carew Tower (behind the elevators) that sells a couple Korean dishes for $7 or $8, I'm enjoying some lunch from Sunny Deli right now. They are rarely busy; hope they are able to stay in business. "It's just fate, as usual, keeping its bargain and screwing us in the fine print..." - John Crichton
June 9, 20178 yr Bar opens today in former downtown Blue Wisp space The Seventh Street space formerly occupied by Blue Wisp Jazz Club is getting new life, WCPO reports. Butcher and Barrel will open a restaurant, bar and lounge at 700 Race St. on Friday. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/06/09/bar-opens-today-in-former-downtown-blue-wisp-space.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 13, 20178 yr Walnut Hills coffee bar opens, craft beer coming soon After more than a year in the works, a third-wave coffee bar is now open in Walnut Hills with plans to expand its service to craft beer early next month. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/06/13/walnut-hills-coffee-bar-opens-craft-beer-coming.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 14, 20178 yr National pretzel chain picks permanent food truck location in Cincinnati A national soft pretzel chain known for its shopping mall locations has opened its first permanent food truck in Cincinnati. Auntie Anne’s food truck began service today in College Hill next to the Doll House building at 5917 Hamilton Ave. The food truck is one of only 10 nationwide. Auntie Anne’s, based in Lancaster, Pa., has five locations at Greater Cincinnati malls: Tri-County, Eastgate, Northgate, Kenwood Towne Centre and Cincinnati Premium Outlets in Monroe. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/06/14/national-pretzel-chain-picks-permanent-food-truck.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 15, 20177 yr Author Frisch's opening first downtown restaurant in 13 years Andy Brownfield Reporter Cincinnati Business Courier Cincinnati's iconic Frisch's restaurant is opening its first downtown location in more than a decade. Frisch's is expected to open its downtown location in 4,000 square feet at 441 Vine St. in Carew Tower next door to Boi Na Braza Brazilian Steak House in February 2018. http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/06/15/frischs-opening-first-downtown-restaurant-in-13.html
June 15, 20177 yr Northside bar opening restaurant A Northside bar is opening a restaurant inside of its current location inspired by one of its partners' travels. Chameleon Pizza is now open in Northside. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/06/15/northside-bar-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
June 16, 20177 yr Downtown restaurant launches program to give diners direct access to farms A downtown Cincinnati chef is launching a new program at his restaurant to allow diners to shop from the same farms he does. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/06/16/exclusive-downtown-restaurant-launches-program-to.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 20, 20177 yr New restaurant coming to former Nectar space in Mount Lookout A new restaurant is coming to the former Nectar space on Mount Lookout Square, and the owner wants to honor the legacy of that iconic space. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/06/20/exclusive-new-restaurant-coming-to-formernectar.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, 20177 yr Mount Washington BBQ restaurant, born from a food truck, sets opening date A Mount Washington barbecue restaurant, which started off smoking meat in the parking lot of a local creamy whip before launching a food truck, officially has an opening date. Sweets & Meats BBQ will open at 2249 Beechmont Ave. on July 12, but its owners plan to host soft openings beginning on July 1. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/06/21/mount-washington-bbq-restaurant-born-from-a-food.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 23, 20177 yr Greater Cincinnati restaurant named most iconic in Ohio A Warren County restaurant that bills itself as Ohio's oldest continually operating business was named the most iconic restaurant in the state by an online food and entertainment site. The Golden Lamb, founded in 1803 as an inn and tavern along the National Road stage coach line, took top honors from Thrillist.com, which ranked the most iconic restaurant in each state and the District of Columbia. To qualify as iconic, a restaurant must have been in business for more than 30 years and "still be a crowd favorite," according the website. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/06/23/greater-cincinnati-restaurant-named-most-iconic-in.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 26, 20177 yr Northside restaurant staple sets reopening date after moving to new location A longtime staple of Northside's restaurant scene has set a grand opening date after moving to a new location. Melt Eclectic Cafe is reopening on July 4 in time for that neighborhood's Fourth of July parade. Melt moved from its original space at 4165 Hamilton Ave. to 3,000 square feet in the Gantry mixed-use development on Hamilton Avenue. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/06/26/northside-restaurant-staple-sets-reopening-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 29, 20177 yr There is work happening on the former Joe's Diner. Someone on Facebook said they thought it would be run by the Cheapside owners, which would make since because I've heard that their Main Street storefront isn't happening anymore. Someone else said it was the same owners as the old Joe's, Mixx, Treehouse Bar, Cameo, etc. So I'm not sure what's true and maybe people are just guessing.
July 3, 20177 yr Cincinnati restaurant’s bacon burger ranked No. 1 in Ohio A Cincinnati restaurant is home to the best bacon burger in Ohio, according to a new survey. Nation Kitchen & Bar, located at 1200 Broadway in Pendleton, has the No. 1 bacon burger in the Buckeye State, according to the food and recipe website Delish.com, which reviewed the top offerings in all 50 states. Rankings were based on Yelp reviews and restaurant volume. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/07/03/cincinnati-restaurant-s-bacon-burger-ranked-no-1.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 3, 20177 yr Downtown pizzeria closes only Cincinnati location A St. Louis-based pizzeria closed its only Cincinnati location, which was in the AT580 building downtown. Pi Pizzeria closed its downtown Cincinnati location over the July 1 weekend. A sign on the door said the pizzeria wasn't doing enough business to support the location. The sign read, in full: (**ColDayNote** Good shade!) More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/07/03/downtown-pizzeria-closes-only-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 4, 20177 yr Popular Over-the-Rhine bakery changes ownership A popular Over-the-Rhine bakery that serves up everything from artisanal breads to pastries and pizzas is under new ownership. An employee of Shadeau Breads at 1336 Main St. in Over-the-Rhine confirmed that the bakery is under new ownership. The bakery did not identify the new owners and would not comment further. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/07/03/popular-over-the-rhine-bakery-changes-ownership.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 4, 20177 yr Independent fast-casual Mexican restaurant open in Milford A new family-owned, fast-casual Mexican restaurant is doing business in Milford. Fuego Parrilla Mexicana opened June 24 at 1241 State Route 131 in Milford. More below: www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/07/03/independent-fast-casual-mexican-restaurant-open-in.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 7, 20177 yr East Walnut Hills restaurant to close A longtime East Walnut Hills restaurant will close at the end of this summer. Kitchen 452, which opened up in 2012 at 2714 Woodburn Ave., announced in a Facebook post that it will close its doors for good on Aug. 31. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/07/06/east-walnut-hills-restaurant-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
July 7, 20177 yr Jen and Leah (and their food) are awesome and while I'm sad to see them shut down the restaurant, I know they are doing this with as much intention as they started it. They both left positions as honors student advisors at UC to pursue this dream partly because they were so inspired by the things their students were doing.
July 10, 20177 yr Just overheard some guy at work say there was an event he heard about called the Taste of Belgium. Well there is a restaurant by that name -- 3 or 4 of them, actually. Guy was like nah, I heard about this on the radio. They had some sort of food event called the Taste of Belgium.
July 13, 20177 yr Melt officially reopens in Northside Melt has officially opened in a new location after being closed for more than six months. Melt Eclectic Cafe is the first restaurant location in the Gantry mixed-use development at 4100 Hamilton Ave. in Northside. It hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening on July 10. Click through the photos below to take a look inside. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/07/12/melt-officially-reopens-in-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 14, 20177 yr Northside taco joint moving locations A Northside taco restaurant is moving locations after five years on an iconic corner in the neighborhood. Django Western Taco is moving from its original location at 4046 Hamilton Ave. up the street to 4172 Hamilton Ave. It closed at its original location on June 26. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/07/14/northside-taco-joint-moving-locations.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, 20177 yr I declare that the area of Main Street from the Macaron Bar to Shadeau Bread from Clay to Yukon as the OTR Bakery District. May its sweet desserts and breads forever fill your stomachs! “All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking.” -Friedrich Nietzsche
July 18, 20177 yr Health-focused fast casual restaurant expanding in Cincinnati A fast-casual concept that opened its first Cincinnati-area location last summer is opening three new restaurants in the region. Crazy Bowls & Wraps opened its first Cincinnati-area location in Blue Ash at 9525 Kenwood Road in December 2016. Owner Keith Kitsis told me the next three will be open by the beginning of next year. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/07/18/health-focused-fast-casual-restaurant-expanding-in.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, 20177 yr ^ I tried their Blue Ash location and it was pretty good. Would love to see them open a location in the core, but they seem to be focused on the suburbs at the moment...
July 19, 20177 yr Condado Tacos expanding to Cincinnati, Indianapolis Condado Tacos announced via Instagram on Tuesday that it is planning to open shops in Cincinnati and Indianapolis. The company currently operates three locations in the Columbus area and one in Pittsburgh. The first shop opened in the Short North in 2014. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2017/07/19/condado-tacos-expanding-to-cincinnati-indianapolis.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, 20177 yr Eli's BBQ and Lang Thang Group restaurateurs team for new eatery CINCINNATI -- Two popular Cincinnati restaurant groups, the Lang Thang Group and Eli’s BBQ, are teaming up to open the Hi-Mark, a new roadhouse at 3229 Riverside Drive in East End. The Hi-Mark will host its official grand opening Aug. 13 but will begin its slow rollout on July 27 with limited hours. Eli’s BBQ, with locations on Riverside Drive and at Findlay Market, has won national accolades for its barbecue. Lang Thang Group is the company behind Pho Lang Thang and Quan Hapa in Over-the-Rhine. Pho Lang Thang is a popular spot for steaming bowls of pho, bánh mì sandwiches and other Vietnamese street eats, and Quan Hapa is known for its contemporary menu of Asian street food. Not unlike the vibe at Eli’s BBQ just down the street on Riverside Drive, the Hi-Mark aims to be a comfortable, no-frills establishment. “It’s more of a neighborhood bar,” said Elias Leisring, owner of Eli’s BBQ. Insiders can learn more about this new joint venture from the owners of Eli's BBQ and Pho Lang Thang and Quan Hapa. "It's just fate, as usual, keeping its bargain and screwing us in the fine print..." - John Crichton
July 26, 20177 yr Liberty's Bar & Bottle owners opening two new OTR establishments The owners of Liberty's Bar & Bottle in Over-the-Rhine have two new joints in the works, after being in business for nearly three years on the north end of Main Street. Tom Stephen, Jeremy Moore and Garth Lieb plan to open the Pony and the Royal on Main Street in OTR in the coming months. The trio, longtime neighborhood residents and bar and restaurant industry vets, opened Liberty's Bar & Bottle, a craft beer and wine bar/retail shop at 1427 Main St. in 2014. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/07/25/exclusive-libertys-bar-bottle-owners-opening-two.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, 20177 yr Louisville wine bar-restaurant plans first Cincinnati location The owners of a popular Louisville wine bar and restaurant are taking the brand to Cincinnati and Indianapolis. Chad Coulter, who owns LouVino LLC with his wife, Lauren Coulter, plan a spring 2018 opening for an undisclosed location in Over-the-Rhine. The Indianapolis location would open in fall 2018 in the Mass Ave. district – a restaurant-heavy part of town northeast of downtown. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/07/26/louisville-wine-barrestaurant-plans-first.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, 20177 yr Brown Bear Bakery is now serving up sweets in Over-the-Rhine Over-the-Rhine's newest bakery is now open and slinging sweet and savory treats. Brown Bear Bakery at 116 E. 13th St. is in its soft opening period opening 8:30 a.m. Wednesday through Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Click through the photos below for a look inside. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/07/30/brown-bear-bakery-is-now-serving-up-sweets-in-over.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, 20177 yr Fast-casual pizza joint opening in Fountain Square A fast-casual pizza joint is opening on Fountain Square. Zablong Peculiar Pizza expects to have its grand opening for its Fountain Square location on Aug. 10. The build-your-own pizza restaurant’s 23 E. Sixth St. site will be its second in the country behind its Charlotte, N.C., location, which opened about a year and a half ago. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2017/07/31/fast-casual-pizza-joint-opening-in-fountain-square.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, 20177 yr The restaurant beneath Rhinegeist will be called "Sartre" and will be opening later this summer: http://sartreotr.com/ http://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/dining/2017/08/07/existentialism-jeanpaul-sartrefrench-restaurant/545941001/ https://www.facebook.com/SartreOTR/
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