Moerlein Lager House

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Here we are with another installment of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today I’m featuring a HOT new spot downtown – The Moerlein Lager House. Nestled in a prime “on the Ohio River” spot, the Moerlein Lager house sits between Great American Ballpark and Paul Brown Stadium. The views are incredible, both inside [...]

Keystone Bar and Grill

keystone bar and grill mac and cheese

I recently met up with some friends at Keystone Bar and Grill and after what I experienced there I knew I had to share it on “365 Things to do in Cincinnati“!   Some of you have known this for a long time…. but just in case you’re like me and have yet to experience [...]

Gilpin’s Steamed Sandwiches

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Here we are with another new spot to feature for “365 Things to Do in Cincinnati“.  And because nothing makes me happier than a delicious, piping hot sandwich made with fresh local ingredients, I decided to stop by and visit Gilpin’s Steamed Sandwiches downtown. As I walked through the front door, I quickly noticed Gilpin’s [...]

Bayou Fish House

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It’s Day 31 (Year 2) of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we’re traveling just a bit south of the river to feature a hidden gem – The Bayou Fish House. Located on York Street in Newport, The Bayou Fish House has an unassuming presence from the street.  It looks like it’s been [...]

Day 26 – Taste of Belgium OTR

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It’s Day 26 (year 2) of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we are featuring Taste of Belgium’s Belgian Bistro. You might be familiar with Taste of Belgium. They’re the ones who make those incredible waffles at Findlay Market.  If you like all that they do at their shop at Findlay (and who [...]

Day 24 – Queen City Cookies at Findlay Market

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It’s Day 24 (Year 2) of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we’re featuring Queen City Cookies’ newest location – Findlay Market. Queen City Cookies is an amazing business, owned and operated by the exuberant Peggy Shannon (below).   Peggy and I became friends when I went to visit her at their amazing bakery [...]

Day 22 – The Cricket

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It’s Day 22 (Year 2) of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we’re featuring our recent dinner at The Cricket. The Cricket is a great little hotel bar and casual restaurant at the Cincinnatian Hotel (downtown).  I met my husband there for dinner before we went to see Beauty and the Beast at [...]

Day 19 – BluBlu Restaurant

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It’s Day 19 (Year 2) of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we’re featuring a great Greek place – BluBlu Restaurant. Located in Mt. Healthy (on Hamilton Ave.), this may very well be the most authentic spot to get Greek food.  I visited Blublu last week with my book group and it’s definitely [...]

Day 15 – New Orleans to Go – Cincinnati Food Trucks

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It’s Day 15 (Year 2) of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we’re featuring one of the fabulous Cincinnati food trucks – New Orleans To Go. If you’ve been downtown near 5th and Race you’ll recognize the picture above.  Our city has a few spots where the food trucks are allowed to park [...]

Day 12 – City View Tavern

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It’s Day 12 (Year 2) of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today I’m doing a little recap of last night’s dinner at City View Tavern. Upon the recommendation of a great friend (thank you Brian D.!), the hubby and I enjoyed a nice afternoon on the patio/deck of City View Tavern.  City View [...]

Day 5 – Washington Platform Saloon and Restaurant

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It’s Day 5 (Year 2) of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we’re featuring the Washington Platform Saloon. Washington Platform is an historic Cincinnati mainstay now known for its oysters, seafood, great American food, and Cajun flair.   The building in which The Washington Platform now stands is registered with the National Register [...]

Day 4 – Glier’s Goettafest

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It’s Day 4 (Year 2) of “365 Things to do in Cincinnati” and today we’re featuring Glier’s Goettafest. Last night we went out to “goetta” some fun at Glier’s Goettafest.  Goettafest 2011 is located right on the Ohio River on the Kentucky side (at Newport on the Levee).  As you may have guessed, this festival [...]