August 2015 Tennis Everyone! Western & Southern Open 2015 MAYOR ’S WELCO M E Dear Visitor: On behalf of the citizens of Cincinnati, I am honored to invite Open for lunch and dinner daily you to our great city. 3819 Edwards Road • Cincinnati, OH 45209 Cincinnati has invested billions of www.seasons52.com dollars in recent downtown and river- 513-631-5252 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 played host to the 2015 Major League Baseball All-Star Game in July, along with related neighborhood events and concerts. The game is just one of several high-profile, large events that have called our city home. We are honored to welcome thousands of convention visitors to Cincinnati 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 KEYCINCINNATI.COM 3 FREE ORDER OF CHIPS & SALSA! with this ad Cincinnati’s premier Southwestern Bistro since March, 1992. We have been creating the finest foods using exciting flavors from both sides of the border. Our seasonal specials are created using the fresh- est ingredients and are prepared in ways we guarantee you won’t find anywhere else. 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If you are run- 513.443.5094 ning low of the current month’s issue, please call 513- www.sweetpetitdesserts.com 235-7965 for re-stock . KEYCINCINNATI.COM 5 COVER STORY Western & Southern Open n Cincinnati, we don’t worry about the dog the area is the Midwest Sports air-conditioned days of August. Why? Because we have the tent. This tent will hold the largest tennis in the TENNIS days of August, and around here, world with equipment, apparel and accessories - theI Western & Southern Open is what makes the and if you are looking to dress like the pros do, summer. be sure to stop by, because the exact outfits the Held at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Open players are wearing will be available for Mason, OH, the 2015 Western & Southern Open purchase! will be in play from August 15th-23rd. The Open All that eating, shopping and toe-tapping is features the best men and women tennis players sure to make you thirsty, so be sure to stop by in the world - all top forty players who are at the many themed beverage areas the Open hosts. the top of their game. Novak Djokovic, Roger You can enjoy non alcoholic selections like soda, Federer and Andy Murray are this year’s top 3 in hand-squeezed lemonade or smoothies or hit the Men’s ATP; Serena Williams, Petra Kvitova and one of the “destination bars” that are all around Simona Halep are the top three in the Women’s the Open. The Michelob Ultra Legends Bar is WTA. Maria Sharapova fans don’t despair-she’s your best seat in the house for listening to music number 4 and will be playing as well. while enjoying a cold brew. The el Arco Tequila As great as it is to come out and watch the Margarita Bar is a new addition to the Open, tennis matches, not everyone is a die-hard tennis and will be the perfect place to grab an Arco Ace nut, and at the Western & Southern Open, that’s Margarita. More of a wine drinker? The Robert just fine by them. There are a ton of things to do Mondavi Private Selection Wine Garden will offer if you aren’t interested in watching tennis! Food, the very best from the vineyards of Robert Mon- shopping, music, themed bars...there’s so much davi surrounded by award-winning landscaping to choose from you won’t have time to catch a by LaMond Design. Each night at 5:30 a celebrity match anyway. chef will be giving a demonstration in the Wine The food arena features 14 great restaurants. Garden. Cincinnati favorites like LaRosa’s, Skyline Chili Grab some shade and relax in the Emirates and Montgomery Inn will be there, as well as Lounge; you can try a little Belvadere Vodka and Tony’s, Taste of Belgium, Fusian Sushi and new cool off while chatting with friends or watching this year, Palomino. For dessert, Graeter’s is on the matches. And for a little style, stop by the hand, of course. Once you’re filled up, you can Moet Champagne Bar: toast the players while enjoy fabulous music on the main stage, featur- treating yourself to the luxurious taste of Moet, ing 30 regional bands playing everything from the official Champagne of the Western & Southern classic hits to bluegrass. As something different, Open. evenings will feature a DJ in the food arena that New at the Open this year is area-wide FREE will play a special blend of music to truly enhance high speed Wi-Fi, covering all 20 acres. 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