June 2015
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Mayor’s Welcome
Dear Visitor:
On behalf of the citizens of Cincinnati, Open for lunch and dinner daily I am honored to invite 3819 Edwards Road • Cincinnati, OH 45209 you to our great city. www.seasons52.com Cincinnati has invested billions of 513-631-5252 dollars in recent downtown and river- front development, including the historic Over-the-Rhine neighbor- hood and The Banks entertainment district.
Summer is an especially great time to visit our city. Cincinnati is host to several music events including Bunbury and the Cincinnati Music Festi- val, representing a wide diversity of musical styles.
Key Magazine Cincinnati is a great resource for learning about the many attractions we have to offer. With world-class museums and theaters, one of the top five zoos in the nation, touring Broadway productions, incredible architecture, and an array of festivals throughout the year, Cincinnati has something for everyone to enjoy.
Cincinnati will play host to the 2015 Major League Baseball All-Star Game in July, adding to the list of high-profile, large events that have called our city home. We are honored to welcome thousands of convention visitors to our city each year, and know that your decision to visit the Queen City will not leave you disappointed.
I am confident you will enjoy your stay in Cincinnati. Please enjoy our hospitality, sample our many amenities and have a wonderful time. We are glad you’re here!
Sincerely,
Mayor John J. Cranley City of Cincinnati
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ARONOFF CTR. FOR THE 5/1-7/19 ARTS Up at Bat: Warhol and WATER 650 Walnut Street Baseball: 5/1-8/2 TOWER FINES WINES Cincinnati, OH 45202 Northern Baroque Splendor, 6136 Campus Lane, 513-621-2787 (ARTS) The HOHENBUCHAU Cincinnati, OH 45230 I Love Lucy Live on Stage: COLLECTION from: 513-231-9463 6/2-6/14 LIECHTENSTEIN . The Princely Saturday Reprise Tasting: 6/6 Planet Dance Summer Collections, Vienna: 6/27-9/30 Saturday Reprise Tasting: 6/13 Showcase: 6/7 Sunday Sampler: Champagne and Rajiv Satyal - The I AM . . CINCINNATI CHAMBER Sparkling Wines: 6/14 Tour: 6/19 ORCHESTRA Saturday Reprise Tasting: 6/20 Sanger: One Woman, One 105 West 4th St . Saturday Reprise Story: 6/27-6/28 Suite 314 Tasting: 6/27 Morrissey: 6/30 Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-723-1182 3300 ART BEYOND BOUNDARIES CCO Summer Series at Burnet Broadway Sing-along GALLERY Woods: 6/4 Returns!: 6/6 1410 Main St . Cincinnati, OH 45202 CINCINNATI MUSEUM CTR. CINCINNATI PUBLIC 513-421-8726 1301 Western Ave . LIBRARY: MAIN BRANCH Spring Fever: 6/1-6/15 Cincinnati, OH 45203 800 Vine Street Second Sunday on Main: 6/14 513-287-7000 Cincinnati, OH 45202 Hot Fun in the Summer Time: Queen City Baseball: 513-369-6900 6/26-7/24 Diamonds and Stars: Now Baseball in Cincinnati: 4/4-7/3 open BELTERRA CASINO & HOTEL Treasures of Our Military Past: CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE 777 Belterra Drive Now open COMPANY Florence, Indiana 47020 The Curious Mr . Catesby: Now 719 Race Street 812-427-7777 open Cincinnati, OH 45202 Patti Labelle: 6/13 513-381-2273 The Fab Four: 6/26-6/27 CINCINNATI OPERA One Man, Two Guvnors: 6/12- 1243 Elm Street 7/5 BOGART’S Cincinnati, OH 45202 2621 Vine St . Opera in the Park: 6/7 Cincinnati, OH 45219 Il Trovatore: 6/18, 6/20 CINCINNATI ZOO 513-872-8801 Morning Star: 6/30 3400 Vine Street Reel Big Fish & Less Than Cincinnati, OH 45220 Jake: 6/11 CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN 513-281-4700 Boy Meets World Album THE PARK Reds Day at the Zoo: 6/29 Release Show: 6/12 962 Mt . Adams Circle Cin City Burlesque: 6/13 Cincinnati, OH 45202 CONTEMPORARY ARTS Hinder: 6/19 513-421-3888 (Box Office) CENTER Against Me!: 6/27 Circle Mirror Transformation: 44 E . 6th St . 6/2-6/7 Cincinnati, OH 45202 CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM 513-345-8400 953 Eden Park Drive CINCINNATI POPS Remember the Future: 3/20- Cincinnati, OH 45202 ORCHESTRA 8/30 513-721-2787 (ARTS) 1241 Elm Street Self Portrait as Light: 3/20- Masterpieces of Japanese Art: Cincinnati, OH 45202 8/30 3/1-8/30 General Information: 513-621- Human-Altered Landscapes: 1919 or Box Office: 513-381- KEYCINCINNATI.COM 7 What’s Going On continued
ENSEMBLE THEATRE CINCINNATI RIVERBEND MUSIC CENTER 1127 Vine St . 6295 Kellogg Ave Cincinnati, OH 45202 Cincinnati, OH 45230 513-421-3555 (513) 232-6220 Cincinnati Fringe Festival: 6/1-6/6 Dwight Yoakam & Jason Isbell: 6/4 Dave Matthews Band: 6/5 FUNNY BONE COMEDY CLUB Pokemon: Symphonic Evolutions: 6/12 1 Levee Way Flogging Molly and Gogol Bordello with Newport, Kentucky 41071 Mariachi El Bronx: 6/13 859-957-2000 Barenaked Ladies- Last Summer on Earth Medium Cindy Kaza: 6/1 2015: 6/19 Lachlan Patterson: 6/4-6/7 Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefer Band: 6/23 Jo Koy: 6/11 Tedeschi Trucks Band Wheels of Soul Summer Dominique: 6/12-6/14 Tour 2015: 6/26 Vince Morris: 6/17-6/21 Darius Rucker: Southern Style Tour 2015: 6/28 Chris Distefano: 6/25-6/28 Boys of Zummer Tour with Fall Out Boy and Wiz Khalifa: 6/30 GO BANANAS COMEDY CLUB 8410 Market Place Lane TAFT MUSEUM OF ART Cincinnati, OH 45242 316 Pike St . 513-984-9288 Cincinnati, OH 45202 Jimmy Pardo: 6/5-6/6 513-241-0343 Johnny Beehner: 6/11-6/14 From Studio to Carousel: The Whimsical World Kevin Brennan: 6/18-6/21 of Jonathan Queen: 5/22-9/6 Tom Rhodes: 6/25-6/28 Enduring Spirit: Edward Curtis and the North American Indians: 6/13-9/20 HOLLYWOOD CASINO 777 Hollywood Blvd . TAFT THEATER Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025 317 E . 5th St . 888-274-6797 Cincinnati, OH 45202 Walk Like a Man: 6/13 513-232-6220 Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo: 6/27 Kyle Kinane: 6/4 Phox: 6/10 HORSESHOE CASINO Rhiannon Giddens: 6/12 1000 Broadway St Beth Hart: 6/18 Cincinnati, OH 45202 Ana Popovic: 6/25 513-252-0777 Seun Kuti & Egypt 80: 6/26 Hozier with special guest Dawes: 6/14 Punch Brothers / Bela Fleck & Abigail Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes: 6/28 Washburn: 6/27
KROHN CONSERVATORY U.S. BANK ARENA 1501 Eden Park Drive 100 Broadway Cincinnati, OH 45202 Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-4086 513-421-4111 The Butterflies of the Phillipines: 4/3-6/21 Kevin Hart: 6/20
MILLER GALLERY WATER TOWER FINES WINES 2715 Erie Ave . 6136 Campus Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45208 Cincinnati, OH 45230 513-871-4420 513-231-9463 Ovation: 6/1-6/5 Saturday Reprise Tasting: 6/6 Saturday Reprise Tasting: 6/13 8 KEYCINCINNATI.COM What’s GoinG on continued
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Cincinnati Flying Pig Regional MainStrasse Village Original BaconFest Bridge Tournament Goettafest Coney Island Sharonville Convention Center MainStrasse Village 6201 Kellogg Ave . 11355 Chester Rd Main Street Anderson Township, OH Cincinnati, OH Covington, KY 6/21 6/1-6/7 6/19-6/21 North American Christian Original Creative Festival Slide the City Convention Sharonville Convention Center University of Cincinnati Duke Energy Convention 11355 Chester Rd 2624 Clifton Ave . Center Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati, OH 525 Elm St . 6/11-6/13 6/20 Cincinnati, OH 6/23-6/26 ItalianFest Porkopolis Pig and Whiskey Festival Park Newport Festival Panegyri Greek Festival Riverboat Row Horseshoe Casino Holy Trinity-St . Nicholas Greek Newport, KY 1000 Broadway St . Orthodox Church 6/11-6/14 Cincinnati, OH 7000 Winton Road 6/20 Cincinnati, OH A Celebration of Black Music 6/26-6/28 Sharonville Convention Center Juneteenth Festival 11355 Chester Rd Daniel Drake Park Cincinnati Pride and Parade Cincinnati, OH 5800 Red Bank Road Festival 6/12-6/13 Silverton, OH Sawyer Point 6/20-6/21 Pete Rose Way Ohio River Paddlefest Cincinnati, OH Coney Island 6/27 6201 Kellogg Ave . Anderson Township, OH 6/18-6/20 June 6, 2015 hotel of the Month Embassy Suites Cincinnati-RiverCenter n the banks of the Ohio River, with picturesque views of the Cincinnati skyline Oand a location in the heart of the Tri-State area, sits the Embassy Suites Cincinnati-RiverCenter in Covington, Kentucky. This all-suite hotel offers the best in conve- nience and comfort. Just a two-minute drive from downtown Cincinnati means guests can enjoy the Bengals, the Reds at Great American Ball Park, concerts at US Bank Arena, exciting events at Duke Energy Convention Center, the Aronoff Center for the Arts, and the Horseshoe Casino, complete with a complimentary casino shuttle, or the Southbank Shuttle Trolley if you don’t want to worry about cious two-room suite with a private bedroom and parking downtown. separate living area. Each morning guests can savor The hotel is adjacent to the Northern Kentucky a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast while Convention Center, and provides easy access to I-71 enjoying the views of the Cincinnati skyline. In the and I-75, plus many Covington attractions, such as evenings, join the crowd at their Evening Recep- Newport on the Levee and The Banks; these two en- tion and sip on complimentary drinks. Needing a tertainment hubs have a vibrant mix of restaurants, little bite to eat during the day? You can find pizza, boutiques, comedy clubs and activities. Best of beverages and more in the lobby at Scoops and all, the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Slices, Monday through Saturday. Need to keep up Airport is only 20 minutes away, making this hotel that healthy fitness regimen? This hotel is proud to an easy choice for the business traveler. offer a fully-equipped fitness center, indoor heated As always, an Embassy Suite guest room is a spa- pool and whirlpool.
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KEYCINCINNATI.COM 11 restaurant of the Month Bon Chinese When you’ve got a yen for Chinese food, and want a sophisticated menu Wprepared by well-trained chefs, look no further than Bon Chinese, at 10000 Montgomery Road in Montgomery. The delicious offerings are prepared by what are called the “ke-ban shi-fu” (professional cooks) - and there aren’t too many of those in Cincinnati, also known as the “town of hours are Saturday and Sunday from 10:30am to thousands of Chinese restaurants”. 3:00pm. Unique to the Cincinnati area is Bon Chinese’s The regular menu offers up classic Chinese op- exotic Cantonese Chinese Dim Sum. Dim Sum tions, such as hot and sour soup, egg rolls, sesame means “snacks” and while it used to be a specialty chicken, duck, as well as a variety of Thai options, for the Cantonese Chinese to enjoy for breakfast or noodle dishes and chicken, beef, pork and shrimp lunch, it’s now eaten any time of day, all over the dishes prepared Szechuan, Hunan, and Cantonese world. These small appetizers are well-flavored style, to name a few. Regular menu hours are and delicately prepared, filled with such goodies everyday, 11:00am to 9:30pm. as shrimp, pork or bean curd. There are many different options on the Dim Sum menu, and they Private parties are welcome! Bon Chinese has are the perfect treat to sit and enjoy with family a party room that can hold up to 80 guests, and and friends. Dim Sum cooked-to-order hours are they serve cocktails, wine and beer. This is a true everyday from 11:00am to 9:00pm, and push cart hidden Chinese treasure - check it out for yourself.
12 KEYCINCINNATI.COM hot spot of the Month Seasons 52 here are many happening places to go in mini selections of an ever-changing variety are the Cincinnati, but few that can offer you great perfect post-meal “sweet nibble”. Tatmosphere plus fresh seasonal dining Sunset at Seasons 52 is considered their “hap- options. Seasons 52 is all that, and more….just piest” hour, and select cocktails, wine and beer are minutes north of Downtown, at the Rookwood available as well as $5 small plates of food, Monday Exchange. through Friday from 4:00pm to 6:30pm. With live Created to be a celebration of what’s fresh and music seven nights a week from 5pm to 10 pm, the ready now, Seasons 52 offers up rustic cooking that oversized bar is absolutely one of the best hangouts brings out the natural flavors of the food. With a around town. constantly changing selection of global wines and The atmosphere of Seasons 52 is warm and a sophisticated yet casual atmosphere, Seasons 52 inviting, casually up-scale, and with the plentiful makes for a fun and tasty night out. There are so selection of wines and cocktails, the energy that many options to enjoy here: start your meal with flows through the restaurant makes for the perfect a delectable flatbread or perhaps a plate of warm night out with friends and loved ones. Seasons 52 roasted olives, then continue exciting your palate serves lunch as well, so don’t pass up the opportu- with a fresh salad and a filet or some grilled sea nity to visit them in the daytime too. They also have scallops. And best of all? Each item on the menu several private rooms for group dining, or business is 475 calories or less! Alternative menus are gatherings. available as well, including vegan, gluten-sensitive If it’s good now, it’s at Seasons 52. and dairy-sensitive. And don’t skip the dessert;
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DAILY MARKETS: Farmer Produce Market of FRIDAY MARKETS: Boone County Farmers’ Cincinnati at Lunken Airport Alexandria Farmers’ Market Market 1:30-6 p m. ,. Monday-Friday; 3-6 p m. . 9 a m. -6. p m. . 9 a m. -5. p m. ,. Southern Lanes Sports East of Boone County Saturday-Sunday Complex, 7634 Alexandria Cooperative Extension Service, Wilmer Avenue off Pike, Alexandria, KY 6028 Camp Ernst Road, State Route 52, Bright Farmers’ Market Burlington, KY Linwood 3-6:30 p m. . Providence Presbyterian Church, Stateline and Salt Fork Roads, Bright, IN Brookville Farmers’ Market 4:30-6:30 p m. . Main Street, Brookville, IN Fort Thomas Farmer’s Market 3-7 p m. . Fort Thomas Plaza, 90 Alexandria Pike, Fort Thomas, KY Lettuce Eat Well Farmers’ Market on Cincinnati’s West Side 3-7 p m. . Cheviot United Methodist Church, 3820 Westwood Northern Blvd ,. Cheviot Key Magazine Northminster United Presbyterian Church Tailgate Market “All Star” issue! 3:30-6:30 p m. . 703 Compton Road, Reach the THOUSANDS Finneytown SATURDAY MARKETS: of visitors coming Anderson Outdoor Farmers’ Market to our city next month. 9 a m. -1. p m. . Get your restaurant Anderson Center Station, 7832 Five Mile Road, or business front and center! Anderson Twp . Batesville Farmers’ Market 8-11 a m. ,. Main and George For more information, and Streets, Batesville, IN to reserve YOUR ad space, Covington Farmers’ Market 9 a m. -1. p m. . contact Patty at Court Street and Park Place, 513-235-7965 Covington, KY
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Deerfield Township Farmers’ West Chester Farmers’ and Market Market Art Market 10 a m. -2. p m. . 9 a m. -noon. 9 a m. -1. p m. . Findlay Market Farm Shed, Kingswood Park, 4188 Irwin West Chester Towne Centre 1801 Race St ,. Over-the-Rhine Simpson Road, Mason Drive, West Chester Hyde Park Farmers’ Market Findlay Market Farmers’ SUNDAY MARKETS: 9:30 a m. -1:30. p m. . Market Findlay Market Farmers’ Hyde Park Square on Erie 8 a m. -2. p m. . Findlay Market Farm Shed, 1801 Race St ,. Over-the-Rhine
Historic Hamilton Farmers’ Market 7 a m. -1. p m. . Butler County Courthouse Square, Hamilton
Independence Farmers’ Market 8:30 a m. -2. p m. . Next to courthouse, 5272 Madison Pike, Independence, KY
Mason Farmers’ Market 8 a m. -noon. Mason Middle School, 770 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason
Montgomery Farmers’ Market 9 a m. -12:30. p m. . Mongtomery Elementary, 9609 Montgomery Road, Montgomery
Newport Farmers’ Market Nuvo at Greenup is a small intimate seven table 9 a m. -1. p m. ., . starts June 29 . American restaurant with focus on local and re- 709 Monmouth St ,. Newport, gional products. Nuvo is chef tasting menus only. KY Three course chef tasting $40 (service included) Eight course chef tasting $72 (service included) Ohio Valley Fruit & Vegetable Grower’s Association, Milford 10 a m. -2:30. p m. . 380 GREENUP STREET Milford Garden Center lot, Corner of Route 131 and COVINGTON, KY 41011 Route 50, Milford www.nuvoatgreenup.com 859-415-1308
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20 KEYCINCINNATI.COM Over The Rhine Dining
SYMPHONY HOTEL & RES- Abigail Street Nicola’s Ristorante TAURANT 1214 Vine Street, Cincinnati, 1420 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, 210 W . 14th St ,. Cincinnati, OH OH 45202 OH 45202 45202 513-421-4040 513-721-6200 (513)721-3353 Wine bar, mediterranean food, Fine dining Italian restaurant . The Symphony Hotel and tapas . Restaurant offers 3, 4 and 5 Salazar course dining in the historic Bakersfield OTR 1401 Republic St, Cincinnati, dining room . The lounge offers 213 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH OH 45202 Scotch, bourbon, wine and 45202 513-621-7000 port tasing on Friday and 513- 579-0446 Salazar celebrates the chang- Saturdays . New Sunday Bakersfield throws down ing of the seasons with a farm- brunch items . Mexican-influenced street fare inspired menu that’s creative with a focus on tacos, tequilas, and refined . A Tavola Bar and Trattoria and whiskeys . 1220 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH Zula 45202 The Eagle OTR 1400 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 513-246-0192 1342 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 A Tavola serves up hand made, 45217 513-744-9852 wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, 513-802-5007 Zula’s eclectc menu is known great wines, craft beer, and American food and bar, perfect for its unique flatbreads and craft cocktails . for a date night or just hanging amazing mussel bar, as well as with friends . an extensive wine list .
5-Course Dining & Live Music Weekends
• Open on Thursday evenings from 5 til 9 . Special 4 course dinner (chefs cholce) $19 .95, also offering 3 & 5 course dinners in historic dining room off monthly menu for $36 & $45! • Open Fri . & Sat . 5 til 10:30 for food & lounge open til 11 . Scotch, bourbon, wine and port tastings! • Sunday brunch featuring new menu items including buttermilk pancakes with homemade bourbon syrup, chocolate protein pancakes, and sweet potato pancakes!
SYMPHONY HOTEL & RESTAURANT A historic boutique hotel and restaurant in OTR offering exquisitely designed rooms with European style antiques and decor . Enjoy classical comfort at a fantastic price . 210 W . 14th St ,. Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513)721-3353 www symphonyhotel. .com
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MECKLENBURG GARDENS KY 41017, 859-344-5333 A vibrant “Urban Italian” res- 302 E . University Ave . Cincinnati’s famous rib joint! taurant . Cincinnati, OH 45219 German & American cuisine, AMBAR INDIA Nada authentic German ‘Bier 350 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, 600 Walnut St ,. Cincinnati, Garden’ since 1865 . OH 45220 OH 45202 513-281-7000 513-721-NADA MONTGOMERY INN A modest venue providing Ingredient-driven, contempo- Three locations: 9440 Northern Indian fare, includ- rary Mexican cuisine . Montgomery Rd ,. ing tandoori dishes, along CACTUS PEAR Montgomery, OH 45242, with beer & wine . 3215 Jefferson Ave . 513-791-3482; 925 Riverside Cincinnati, OH 45220 Dr ,. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, PALOMINO 505 Vine Street, Cincinnati, 513-961-7400 513-721-7427; and 400 Cincinnati’s premier South- Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, OH 45202 513-381-1300 western Bistro since March, 1992 . We create the finest foods using exciting flavors from both sides of the border . Crave 175 Joe Nuxhall Way Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-241-8600 Crave offers vibrant, American cuisine and sushi, perfect for any occasion . Moerlein Lager House 15 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-421-2337 With what seems like the lon- gest beer menu in town, Morelein Lager House is a beer drinker’s dream . Lucy Blue Pizza 1126 Main St Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-381-3747 Fresh, great tasting pizza served late into the night . Beer and wine availalbe, and the new expanded menu includes salads and sandwiches .
22 KEYCINCINNATI.COM Cincinnati’s hidden gem! Weekly Casual Friday Wine Tastings 5:30 to 8:30 See Website for more information
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SEASONS 52 mark, Barresi’s is beloved by Cincinnati, OH 45236 3819 Edwards Rd ,. its patrons for its authentic 513-488-1110 Cincinnati, OH 45209 Italian cuisine . An upscale casual dining res- 513-631-5252 . taurant, full-service bar, pri- A fresh grill and wine bar res- RASCALS’ NY DELI vate barrel-aging room, and taurant . Rotating menu of 9525 Kenwood Rd . Napa-style tasting room and seasonal American dishes Blue Ash, OH 45242 retail gift store…all under one alongside international wines 513-429-4567 roof . in an upscale setting . Voted the Best Reuben by Cincinnati Magazine also offers Silver Spring House BARRESI’S breakfast sandwiches, soups 8322 East Kemper Rd ,. 4111 Webster Ave ,. Deer and more . Cincinnati, Oh 45249 Park, OH 45236 513-489-7044 513-793-2540 . Cooper’s Hawk Winery A fun and relaxing restaurant A treasure and a local land- 8080 Montgomery Rd ,. and bar, famous for its “Cincinnati’s Best” citrus marinated grilled chicken, great atmosphere, open air dining, and amazing service . Stone Creek Dining Company 6200 Muhlhauser Rd West Chester, OH 45069 513-942-2100 Innovative cuisine in an upscale casual atmosphere, offering American fare such as steaks, pastas, chicken, and fish with their own spe- cial twist . Trio Bistro 7565 Kenwood Rd Cincinnati, OH 45236 513-984-1905 A diverse menu features great steaks, fresh seafood, spe- cialty pizzas and an array of other amazing dishes; every dish is a treat for the eyes and the palette . Aladdin’s Eatery 9344 Union Centre Blvd ,. West Chester, OH 45069 513-874-1302 Features distinctive rolled pita sandwiches, pita pockets, and “Pitza’s” made with home- made pita bread .
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STRASSE HAUS 859-261-4800 630 Main St ,. Covington, Ky 41011 Whether you’re craving carry out pizza, pasta, chicken 859-261-1199 parmesan with spaghetti, a fresh salad, or a hoagie, Reasonable priced bar food including homemade Riverfront Pizza offers gourmet Italian food that will German fare . Live music nightly . satisfy your appetite . Guru India Zola 2303 Buttermilk Crossing, Crescent Springs, KY 626 Main St ,. Covington, Ky 41011 41011 859-261-7510 859-341-5858 Known for its burgers, wings and grouper sandwich, Mouth watering, delightful clay-oven specialties . Zola offers a full menu and daily specials .
POMPILIO’S COSMO’S 600 Washington Ave ,. Newport, KY 41071 604 Main St ,. Covington, KY 41011 859-581-3065 859-261-1330 Pompilio’s has been serving the tri-state area home- Cosmo’s has pizza, burgers, and pasta in a club-like cooked Italian meals for 80 consecutive years! atmosphere . RIVERFRONT PIZZA 617 W . 3rd Covington, KY 41011
W ID EEK M $8 Dozen Tuesday W ednesday Voted “Best Donuts Thursday Only M ! in Cincinnati” AD SS NE 7414 Montgomery Rd . Ci ncinnati, OH 45236 513-793-0567
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Deerfield Towne Center Newport on the Levee Tri-County Mall 5505 Deerfield Blvd . 1 Levee Way 11700 Princeton Pike Deerfield, OH Newport, KY Cincinnati, OH 513-770-0273 866-538-3359 513-671-0120 Eastgate Mall Northgate Mall Voice of America Centre 4601 Eastgate Blvd 9501 Colerain Avenue 7598 Voice of America Drive Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati, OH West Chester, OH 513-752-2294 513-385-5600 513-792-5000 Florence Mall Rookwood Pavilion OUTLET MALLS 2028 Mall Road 3805 Edwards Road Cincinnati Premium Outlets Florence, KY Cincinnati, OH 400 Premium Outlets Drive 859-371-1231 513-241-5800 Monroe, OH 513-539-0710 Kenwood Towne Center Sycamore Crossing/Plaza 7875 Montgomery Road 7800-7896 Montgomery Road Tanger Outlets Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati, OH 8000 Factory Shops Blvd . 513-745-9100 877-225-5337 Jeffersonville, OH 740-948-9091/800-407-5005
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5th Street Gallery Gallery Veronique Miller Gallery 55 West 5th Street The Shops at Harper’s Point 2715 Erie Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45202-2801 11324 Montgomery Road Hyde Park Square 513-579-9333 Cincinnati, OH 45249 Cincinnati, OH 45208 513-530-5379 513-871-4420 Carl Solway Gallery 424 Findlay Street Kennedy Heights Art Center Phyllis Weston Gallery Cincinnati, OH 45214 6546 Montgomery Rd . 2005 1/2 Madison Rd . 513-621-0069 Cincinnati, OH 45213 Cincinnati, OH 45208 513-631-4278 513-321-5200 The Carnegie 1028 Scott Blvd Malton Gallery Weston Art Gallery Covington, KY 41011 3804 Edwards Road 650 Walnut Street 859-491-2030 Cincinnati, OH 45209 Cincinnati, OH 45202-2517 513-321-8614 513-977-4165 DAAP Galleries 2624 Clifton Ave The Marta Hewett Gallery Cincinnati, OH 45221 The Annex 513-556-2839 1310 Pendleton St . at the Pendleton Art Center Eisele Gallery of Fine Art Cincinnati, OH 45202 5729 Dragon Way 513-281-2780 Cincinnati, OH 45227 (513) 791-7717
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28 KEYCINCINNATI.COM Area Antique Shops
Grand Antique Mall Riverside Centre Antique Mall 9701 Reading Road 513-321-1430 Cincinnati, OH 3742 Kellogg Ave . 513-554-1919 Cincinnati, OH Duck Creek Antique Mall 3715 Madison Rd Cincinnati, OH Cheers to your great health & happiness! 513-321-0900 Sue Green ~ Certified Health Coach Wooden Nickel Antiques Website: www livehealthywithsue. .com 1410 Central Pkwy Ava Anderson Non Toxic Products : Cincinnati, OH www avaandersonnontoxic. .com/suegreen 513-241-2985 “A Truly Safe Line of Quality Products Ferguson’s Antique Mall that is a Great Option” 4939 Glenway Ave Cincinnati, OH 513-921-1111 Covered Bridge Antique Mall 7508 Hamilton Ave Cincinnati, OH 513- 521-5739 Bromwell’s 117 West Fourth Street Cincinnati, OH 513-621-0620 Federation Antiques 2701 Observatory Ave Cincinnati, OH 513-321-2671 The Antiques Warehouse Camp Washington Cincinnati, OH 513-319-5405 Design Smith Gallery 1342 Main St . Cincinnati, OH 513- 403-2382 KEY Magazine English Traditions Inc. is growing ! 2041 Madison Rd . Cincinnati, OH Are you an experienced 513-321-4730 salesperson with that Ohio Valley Antique Mall go-getter spirit? 7285 Dixie Highway (Rte . 4) Fairfield, OH Send resume to: [email protected]
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