*LAST Episode of Season 1* *Industry Interview* 

In this episode we wrap up season 1 of the podcast. Season 2 starts in January 2024. We will offer 2 bonus episodes featuring places you can enjoy Thanksgiving and Christmas dine in and take out meals in Cincinnati. This week we talk about special food available at King’s Island’s Haunt and Cincinnati Museum Center’s new collaboration beer with Rhinegeist. We talk about some of our favorite coffee shops -- including where you can get some delicious fall lattes. Then we get into openings that have happened within the last 2 weeks. We have 2 closings to report this episode. Then you’ll hear an interview from owners of a new Crumbl location in Western Hills, Claire and Jaxon Tews. Next we get into foodie news. Barq’s Red Cream Soda has Cincinnati roots? Sotto is open for lunch? What is happening at Taste of Belgium? Is the McRib really coming back? Is Skyline Chili serving breakfast at CVG airport? Are Michelin star inspectors coming to Cincinnati? House of Villians watch party?

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New Crumbl Location- https://www.instagram.com/p/CyrLbwXOn8I/

King’s Island Foodie Options- https://www.instagram.com/p/CyQuovdOl-p/

Something Cool at Taste of Belgium?- https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx0Y3RWu9ol/

https://www.instagram.com/p/CyHEPf6OAfd/

Barq’s Red Cream Soda Story- https://dannwoellertthefoodetymologist.wordpress.com/2020/06/12/my-family-connection-to-barqs-red-pop/

https://dannwoellertthefoodetymologist.wordpress.com/2016/07/27/the-yankee-pop-that-saved-cincinnatis-oldest-house/

Bengals Pre-Game Party Tickets- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tailgate-at-the-filson-bills-vs-bengals-tickets-726320984617?aff=oddtdtcreator

*Industry Interview* In this episode we have some good news and some bad news. The good news is that we are going to offer 2 bonus episodes featuring places to locally enjoy Thanksgiving and Christmas dine-in and takeout meals! The bad news is that this is our second to last episode of Season 1. Season 2 of the 'Cincinnati Foodies' podcast will resume in January with lots of special industry interviews! This week we talk about our experience at Zoofari, different coffee shops, and a new rooftop restaurant in Covington, KY called Opal! Next we get into openings that have happened within the last two weeks. We have 4 closings to report. Then you’ll hear an interview with commercial realtor Josh Rothstein. Next we get into foodie news! What celebrity dropped $3000 in tips in our city? Local students who aren’t allowed to buy ice cream? Cookie PLUG? A new chicken restaurant coming to Cincinnati? Where can you get a margarita for a dollar?! Skyline Chili for breakfast?!

You’ll hear all about it in this week’s episode! Do you like listening to our podcast? Leave a review and let us know your thoughts!

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Golden State Reel- 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxyaXXiuR9c/

Opal Reel- 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CyBpzleug7e/

New Coffee Shop Opening in East Walnut Hills- 

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx6qXGyor6M/

Ocho Cinco Big Tip Receipts Posted on Our Patreon- 

https://www.patreon.com/posts/90477443

Mecklenburg Closing- 

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/dining/2023/10/01/cincinnatis-mecklenburg-gardens-has-closed-but-will-reopen/71026688007/

Ignite Entertainment Closing/Opening/Expanding- 

https://www.citybeat.com/food-drink/pampas-argentine-gastropub-to-close-as-che-obryonville-expands-16071483

Red’s Sports Book Phase 1 Open- 

https://www.yogonet.com/international/news/2023/09/27/68957-betmgm-opens-permanent-cincinnati-sportsbook-in-partnership-with-the-cincinnati-reds

In this episode we talk about the Queen City LPGA and pop-up dinners by Garnish Catering. We mention some fun facts about the egg industry in Ohio and a random meal we had in New Richmond that was really good! We went to VV Italian, a favorite of ours and ended the week with a new exhibition at the 21C Hotel and Museum. Next we go over openings that have happened since the last episode. This week we have a few that are “actually open” and talk about many coming soon projects. We have 2 closings to report this week not including ice cream shops that are about to close for the season. We wrap up the episode with foodie news! Dutch's has a Billion Dollar Man-Which? Dewey's Pizza has a Pumpkin Pizza? Mom N’ Em’ and Wildweed collab? Plates and Pages event? Kid’s cannoli class? 80 Acres salad kits? What local chefs are coming up on the Food Network channel?  

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Opal Announces Grand Opening:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CxOTW2Nr2xO/

Five on Vine Plates and Pages Event: 

https://fiveonvine.com/5-on-vine-menu/

Dewey’s New Seasonal Items: 

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxf5NGSLxxW/

https://www.instagram.com/p/CxYCZ3Ms3sS/

Trophy Pizza Coming to The Gatherall Food Hall: 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CxRP1x5uXWs/

Maggiano’s Cannoli Making Class for Kids and Adults: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maggianos-cincinnati-kids-cooking-class-cannolis-tickets-669606419827?aff=oddtdtcreator

Dutch’s Joe Burrow Man-Which:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CxAmc4xuLP2/

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In this episode we talk about openings, closings, and foodie news. We highlight our experiences at MRBL, Cooper’s Hawk, Tunnel Club at TQL Stadium, Brown Dog Cafe, Aglamesis, and Gold Spoon Creamery. Next we go over openings that have happened since the last episode. We have 3 closings to report this week. We wrap up the episode with foodie news! Who’s the new chef at The Birch in Terrace Park? Cincinnati Restaurant Week is coming up! The Ferrari Bros and Mom N’ Em are hosting their first Throwdown and Rosie’s Italian is now open 7 days a week!

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Show Notes:

Mom N' 'Em Throwdown-

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw5DzddOwt3/

Aglamesis Ice Cream Shop-

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cwnv1CJxbMD/

Shake Shack coming to Liberty Center-

https://shakeshack.com/

Japanese Bodega coming to Court Street-

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw3AvjjtXBf/

La Grassa in Madeira is closing-

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw0zlrwuSQ1/

Big Jay's Place on Diners Drive-ins and Dives-

https://www.instagram.com/p/CwaOHPsrbwk/?img_index=1

Golden State Tacos-

https://www.instagram.com/goldenstatetacos/

In this episode we talk about many openings and some bigger projects happening around the city. We highlight our experiences at The Capital Grille, Stone Creek, Ferrari’s Little Italy, and Senate. We went to Dewey’s Pizza new Covington, KY location and the grand opening of Swenson’s Drive In located in Oakley. We attended the grand opening of Garnish Catering and talk about the delicious food we had there. Next we go over openings that have happened since the last episode. We have 5 closings to report this week. Some of “Which Which” will surprise you! We wrap up the episode with some foodie news and upcoming events! A revolving sushi restaurant? A four course meal on a cafeteria tray? Island food pop up at Sommerset OTR? Best places to watch this year's Labor Day fireworks? Most expensive meal in the city? Places to get pumpkin spice lattes locally? A man grills over 1 million steaks?! Wow! You’ll hear all about it in this episode! 

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Show Notes- 

Swenson’s Drive In Opening- 

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv54miAMF4H/

Kawa Revolving Sushi- 

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cvn3JCvp598/

Dewey’s Pizza Cocktails- 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CwDdPa9O6xy/

Bake-Off Sign Up Form- 

https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/great-cincinnati-bake-off-sign-up-form-2023/

Alive and Well in Clifton- 

https://www.aliveandwellbar.com/

Jean Robert French Crust Lunch Tray- 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CwAvpvpOdGj/

Garnish Catering Girl Dinner Tickets- 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/girl-dinner-at-garnish-catering-tickets-703479916367?aff=oddtdtcreator

*CHEF INTERVIEW* In this episode we talk about a new cafe that opened in Westwood. We highlight our experience at Boca and went to the Madame Butterfly Opera. We even made it to Lil’s Kitchen for lunch! We talk about Unwind Wine Bar, Livery, and VV Italian. We went to King’s Island and got the Cincinnati famous Blue Ice cream! We attended the Ludacris concert at Hard Rock Casino and we went to Posh Picnic hosted by Cincinnati Magazine at Peterloon Estate. Next we get into openings that happened in the last 2 weeks. There is a lot going on on the West Side this week including the restaurant that is taking over Kenning’s Circle K space! Unfortunately we have a few closings to cover. Next you’ll hear an exclusive *chef interview* from Zachary Barnes, the executive chef at the 21C Hotel! Then we get into Foodie News. Snappy Tomato Pizza is named after a horse? Taco Johns loses their trademark? A Mediterranean restaurant now offering dinner service? Who’s the new owner of Tiki Tiki Bang Bang?

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Episode Links:

Fable Cafe- 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CvAumI7PSZ8/

King’s Island Blue Ice Cream- 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CvK0Ks7LpVy/

VV Italian- 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CunIODhA0Sj/

Brian Ambs Hot Sauce- 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CvIk7QerJIt/

Keith Pandolfi Sandwich Hall of Fame- 

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/dining/2023/08/02/greater-cincinnati-sandwich-hall-of-fame-class-of-2023/70369636007/

New Diner in Northside- 

https://www.citybeat.com/food-drink/northsides-retro-modern-park-diner-hopes-to-become-vibrant-gathering-spot-15674298

Fillo Now Offers Dinner Service- https://www.citybeat.com/food-drink/over-the-rhines-fillo-modern-greek-to-launch-dinner-service-15693031

In this episode we talk about an AI cocktail experience and our experience at Wings and Rings and 16 Lots. We went to the grand opening of Jeni’s ice cream and feasted on some well known local favorites like Skyline and Graeter’s. Next we get into openings that happened in the last 2 weeks. We announce many soon-to-be-open projects happening around the city including a concept that will be opening in the former Royce location downtown! We have a couple closings to cover and then you’ll hear an interview from commercial realtor Josh Rothstien! Then we get into Foodie News. What did Taylor Swift eat when she came to Cincinnati? What celebrity has been spotted at The Capital Grill? Another restaurant serving up chili pizza? McDonald’s is cutting menu items? Bathtubs in restaurant bathrooms? We end the episode talking about a dive bar taco pop up and where you can find Barbie themed foods around the city to celebrate the new movie coming out!

Jeni's instagram reel-
https://www.instagram.com/p/CuuxIHDRGuY/

16 Lots-
https://www.instagram.com/16lotssouthern/

Wings and Rings-
https://www.wingsandrings.com/

Fulton Yards- https://www.instagram.com/fultonyards/

New Thunderdome Concept-

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2023/07/13/american-brasserie-opening-foundry-royce-space-thunderdome/70410505007/

Link to our Patreon for Episode Extras

https://www.patreon.com/CincinnatiFoodies

Link to our Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/cincinnatifoodies/

Link for The Galley at Newport on the Levee

https://www.newportonthelevee.com/the-galley-on-the-levee

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*CHEF INTERVIEW* In this episode we talk about our dinners at Emery in Mariemont and Via Vite on Fountain Square. Next we roll into openings from the last 2 weeks including a restaurant owned by a former Bengals player, a new ice cream stand in Lockland, and a coffee shop in College Hill. We talk about some coming soon projects including a new location for Ruby's Chocolates. There are a few closings to go over and then you'll hear an EXCLUSIVE interview with Chef Katy Devlin!! We end the episode with some Foodie News! Sotto has new menu items? What is Bombolotti? Barbie Margaritas? Graeter's secret menu item? Arnolds announces new chef? Cameron Diaz coming to Cincinnati? Jalapeno Cheddar Mett Coneys? Bengals player delivering DoorDash orders?

You’ll hear all about it in this week’s episode! Do you like listening to our podcast? Leave a review and let us know your thoughts!

Chef Katy Devlin Instagram-
https://www.instagram.com/chefkatydturner/

Via Vite post-
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuddvqdtxpO/

Jeni's Ice Cream post-https://www.instagram.com/p/CuNWMBOvc62/

New restaurant Solstice post-
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct46UG5umbE/

March First Brewing coming to Fountain Square-
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CtjooJeOfmn/

Sotto's menu-
https://www.sottocincinnati.com/menus/

Barbie Margarita-
https://www.instagram.com/p/CuCML8PrqLm/

Graeter's Bonus Flavor- https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct9PMKVLERl/

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In this episode we talk about specials of the week at Top of the Park. We highlight our foodie experiences at King’s Island and Disneyland and talk about Chef Kayla Robison’s new Pop Up at Avril-Bleh & Son’s. We attended the grand opening of the new Piada in Western Hills and went to both Mom N’ Em locations because we love their coffee shops! Next we get into restaurants that have opened in the last two weeks. We announce many soon-to-be-open projects happening around the city including a new Mad Tree in Summit Park! We have a couple closings to cover and then we get into Foodie News. UDF Peach Ice Cream? Restaurant burglaries in OTR? Montgomery Inn BBQ sauce? Pay with your palm at FCC? Then we end the episode with a few places you can see fireworks on July 4th. You’ll hear all about it in this week’s episode! Do you like listening to our podcast? Leave a review and let us know your thoughts!

Buckle up for the next episode. We have so much to cover on Episode 13 including a chef interview with a surprise guest!

Chef Kayla Robison and Avril-Bleh & Son’s Pop Up-

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct0WIO-M6Z8/

Binski’s Bar- 

https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/cincinnati/camp-washington/its-your-local-camp-washingtons-newest-bar-binskis-is-serving-up-drinks-darts-and-a-sense-of-community

Two Seven Two Bakery in Clifton- 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CtxfeU2u2Le/?hl=en

New Rooftop bar at 21C- 

https://www.fox19.com/2023/06/14/downtown-cincinnati-hotel-debuts-new-peruvian-style-concept-rooftop-bar/

Nation and BetMGM moving into Galla Park space-  https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/06/21/nation-kitchen-bar-betmgm-sport.html

Montgomery Inn BBQ sauce on best of list- 

https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-bbq-sauces

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*CHEF INTERVIEW* In this episode we talk about our experience at Top of the Park and the new martini service at Boca. We go over the happy hour specials at Emery in Mariemont and attended a cooking class for St. Elizabeth doTerra Center for Integrative Oncology. They are partnering with Cancer Support Community of Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky the Incubator Kitchen Collective to provide these classes, free of charge to their patients and families who have struggled or are struggling with a cancer diagnosis. You'll hear about the grand opening of Ace's Pickleball + Kitchen and we will roll into restaurants and bars that have opened within the last 2 weeks. Good news is there's only 1 closing this episode! Next you'll enjoy a EXCLUSIVE CHEF INTERVIEW W/: Chef Kayla Robison. We have a lot of foodie news to cover. Is Monkey Bar named after a real monkey? Which Cincinnati pizza reheats the best? Someone owns the rights to "Taco Tuesday"? Cincinnati chili pizza? Will AI soon replace the service industry? Is the Claude Monet immersive exhibit worth a visit? Hot Honey Crunch ice cream? What kind of perks do Yelp Elites get? You’ll hear all about it in this week’s episode! Do you like listening to our podcast? Leave a review and let us know your thoughts!

St. Elizabeth Community Classes-

https://www.stelizabeth.com/events/calendar

Qlicous Closing-

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs6hJSoOtxK/

Chef Kayla Robison IG page-

https://www.instagram.com/commandernbeef/

Tickets to the AI bar experience-

https://gorillacinemapresents.ticketleap.com/spiritual-machine/

Tickets to the Juneteenth Free Peoples Party-

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-peoples-party-tickets-637833526247

How to become Yelp Elite?

https://blog.yelp.com/community/how-to-join-the-yelp-elite-squad/

Hoity Toity Donuts Update-

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs9LjRgtF1f/

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