The Home-ownership rate in the Cincinnati area is dropping. In recent years the financial crisis and foreclosure crisis have adversely impacted a number of families. Throughout the tri-state a number of urban, suburban, and even rural areas are seeing decreases in the ownership rate according to a … [Read more...]
Citybeat Best of Cincinnati nominees
Our friend Chef Debbie Spangler of Yummy-issimo has been nominated for 'Best New Catering Chef'! City Beat recently released it s list of nominees and we are so glad to see Debbie there. We encourage all of our readers to participate in the Citybeat Poll becuase it sia great way to voice your … [Read more...]
Blackfinn VIP Ticket Contest
We are running a VIP ticket contest here on our blog. We have a dozen VIP Tickets to give away for the Blackfinn grand opening Thursday March 13th. The first people to Comment and track back on the post will get up to 4 tickets for the event. We will mail them out to you. We had a sneak peak the … [Read more...]
BlackFinn Soft Opening in Down Town Cincinnati – a Restaurant Review
Last night we went to the Cincinnati Blackfinn for dinner with another couple for the soft opening. Across the street from the URS Tower and in the space McFaddens used to occupy BlackFinn has an updated menu with a few more sophisticated choices and some old favorites. We had the opportunity to try … [Read more...]
The New Downtown Cincinnati: You must see to believe
Downtown Cincinnati has once again come alive. With plenty of new restaurants opening up and a thriving nightlife, it has once again become a thriving place to be. In the past year, we have seen new restaurants open on or near fountain square such as Boi Na Braza (Brazilian Food), Nada (Contemporary … [Read more...]
Smoking Ban – A great Chocice for Cincinnati One Year Later
One year ago today the Ohio Smoking Ban went into effect, and was covered by the Cincinnati Blog. More than just being able to breathe easier in bars and restaurants not not coming home smelling like smoke, it is an investment in the health and well being of Ohio Citizens. The legislation is … [Read more...]
Ludlow Avenue – Clifton
Just to the North of the heart of the University of Cincinnati sits Ludlow avenue. And exceptionally eclectic and vibrant street filled with a menagerie of shops, restaurants and mosaic store fronts. Ludlow Avenue is going through a major urban planning and redevelopment that is sure to improve the … [Read more...]