Cincinnati Foodies

In this episode we talk about the new Toast and Berry restaurant in Liberty Township. We went to VV Italian Experience in Mount Lookout, Jeff Ruby’s Downtown, Baru Downtown, and Via Vite on Fountain Square. We go over restaurants that have opened in the last 2 weeks. Next we slide right into an interview with commercial realtor Josh Rothstein. He tells us all about what’s happening in East Walnut Hills and mentions a new restaurant coming to the District at Deerfield development in Mason. Then we finish up with foodie news. Who bought the recently closed Pearlstar restaurant in OTR? Eckerlin meats is moving? Skyline Chili is serving nachos? The Gatherall in Norwood signs a lease with 3 new tenants? Who bought Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse? You’ll hear all about it in this week’s episode!

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Toast and Berry instagram reel- 

https://www.instagram.com/p/CsUJzEar_5q/

Pealstar Space Update- 

https://www.citybeat.com/food-drink/a-new-oyster-restaurant-is-moving-into-the-former-pearlstar-location-in-over-the-rhine-15288615

Coming Soon to East Walnut Hills-

https://www.instagram.com/p/CsQ08G3ui8W/

Get Tickets to see Marlon Wayans- 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marlon-wayans-x-nostalgia-vip-xperience-tickets-636695602687

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*CHEF INTERVIEW* In this episode we talk about many foodie adventures to NKY! We went to Bouquet & Lisse restaurants in Covington, Amador in Newport, and Conserva in Ludlow. We do a feature on Oriental Wok for AAPI Heritage month and slide right into openings and closings from the last 2 weeks. Next you'll hear an exclusive interview with Chef Eric Clark who is the pastry chef at Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse. Then we get to the foodie news. Paxton's patio crash? Taste of Cincinnati desserts? Unexpected speak easy bar? A local chef on a national TV show? Where will Cackleberry's breakfast sandwich trailer pop up next? Listen now to get the full scoop!
Bouquet and Lisse in Covington - https://www.instagram.com/p/Crt5apJPXo0/

Amador in Newport - https://www.instagram.com/p/CrpKYProzb0/

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse Purse Desserts - https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cp29m0TOYT9/

Red's Helmet Dessert at Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cqc6741Mzc4/

Taste of Cincinnati - https://tasteofcincinnati.com/

Cackleberry Pop Up at Lost & Found OTR- Listen for dates
Check the menu- https://www.eatcackleberry.com/

Lost + Found OTR - https://www.lostandfound.com/

Watch Guy's Grocery Games Season 16 episode 32 to see local Chef Kayla Robinson featured!

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In this episode we cover our recent foodie adventures while drinking bourbon and talking about a few restaurants we love. We go over openings and closings from the last 2 weeks. Many of which are opening or coming soon to the Northern Kentucky area. Then there's so much foodie news! Guy Fieri is in town? Peanut Butter Tequila? 3-Way Chili Ice Cream? Pizza Vending Machines? Strawberry Funnel Cake Ale? You'll hear all about it! We end the episode with a fun story about how the Hofbrahaus came to be in Newport.

New Taco Shack at Moerlein Lager House 

Instagram Reel- https://www.instagram.com/p/Crj63Yioqjt/

Kiji Habatchi express opens in Deerpark

https://www.kijihibachiexpress.com/ 

Chance to get a sneak peak at Piada in Western Hills- 

https://mypiada.com/vip/western-hills
Hofbrahaus story-

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/dining/2023/04/20/hofbrauhaus-newport-oldest-in-america/70063886007/

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In this week's episode we start drinking wine. This week we are featuring a Cabernet Sauvignon gifted from Posh event space in OTR. We ate at Northstar in Liberty Township-- Get a FREE drink at Northstar off the Specialty Drink list when you show the cashier our instagram reel through March 31st! We had lunch at Teak in OTR. We talk about our experience at Jeff Ruby's, Wine Festival, and Sotto. We go over openings/closings and feature our first Chef Interview with Vanessa Miller who was promoted from Metropole to an executive position within the 21C Hotel. We end the episode going over some ideas of things to do for Red's opening day. 

Get a FREE Specialty Drink at Northstar in Liberty Township: 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpnVNsEsH9_/

https://www.thenorthstarcafe.com/location/northstar-cafe-liberty-center/

Posh Event Space in OTR: 

https://instagram.com/posheventscinci

Wine Fest Recap:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpyFz20vs77/

OPENINGS:

Teak OTR Plans for a Second Location in Loveland:

https://www.wcpo.com/entertainment/local-a-e/local-dining/over-the-rhines-teak-to-open-new-location-at-loveland-station-development

Bridges Nepali Opens in Elmwood:

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/dining/2023/02/24/bridges-nepali-cuisine-opening-3rd-cincinnati-restaurant-elmwood-place/69940010007/

Hard Rock Opens Constant Grind Bistro: 

https://www.citybeat.com/food-drink/hard-rock-casino-opens-gourmet-coffee-shop-constant-grind-14874346

Rokaru Ramen Opening on the West Side: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/chowdowncincinnati/permalink/1413549699391048/

Wine O' Clock Tasting Room in Pleasant Ridge- 

https://finewineoclock.com/?page_id=404

Wine Cracked Pot Coffee in Middletown Opened Recently:

https://m.facebook.com/100083611800622/

https://www.journal-news.com/entertainment/dining/family-coverts-realtor-office-into-coffee-crepe-shop-near-downtown-middletown/7GRAND4CMRCCVDOO7V35ZZ4LDU/

Teranga World Market and Restaurant (temporary closure due to fire) 

https://www.fox19.com/2023/03/08/beloved-hartwell-restaurant-reopen-after-devastating-fire/

Dear Restaurant Closes and Reopens as Al-Posto Italian:

https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/03/08/dear-restaurant-butcher.html

Spoon Market in Covington Closes:

https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/03/09/spoon-kitchen-market-closing.html

Rally's Fish Sandwich Menu 

https://www.checkers.com/5115/menu/fish/

Fish Fry Special!

In this week's bonus episode we highlight a few notable fish fries around different areas of the city. Towards the end we mention some local businesses doing fun foodie items for the Lenten season. Links are provided below to make it easy for you! 

Price Hill- St. William Church in Price Hill is a quick and easy drive thru only option.

https://saintwilliam.com/fish-fry

Anderson- Immaculate Heart of Mary- Dine in and carryout available

No link- Call this number for more info 513-388-0031

Anderson- St. Veronica- Dine in, order online and pickup, carryout

https://stvfishfry.cloudwaitress.com/

West Side- St. Aloysius or St. Al’s for short- Drive thru only

https://saintals.org/fishfry/

West Side- Incline Smoke Shack at 13 Below Brewery- Dine in, pre-order online, carryout

https://inclinesmokeshack.com/

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=740737374251909&set=a.585586896433625

Ripley, Ohio- A very well known fish fry. People drive from all over the state of Ohio to get food from here.

https://www.facebook.com/smsfishfry/

Milford- Lehr’s Prime Market- A few tables for dine in but mostly carry out only

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=692919025939757&set=a.537394278158900

Pleasant Ridge- Pleasant Run Presbyterian Church- Dine in or carryout

Erlanger, KY- Mary Queen of Heaven- Dine in, drive thru, curbside pickup

https://mqhparish.com/2022-fish-fry/

Kenwood/Montgomery- All Saints- Dine in and carry out

https://www.allsaintstville.org/fish-fry

Madeira- St. Gertrude- Dine in, carry out, order online for pickup.

https://www.stgertrude.org/fishfry.html

Montgomery/Blue Ash- Good Shepherd- Dine in and drive thru.

https://good-shepherd.org/fish-fry-days

Downtown- Alabama Fish Bar- Mostly carry out only

https://www.facebook.com/ALABAMAFISHBAR

North Bend- Chole’s Eatery at Carriage Hill Farm- Dine in and carry out

https://www.facebook.com/ChloesEatery

Loveland- Seafood Station- Buy fresh raw seafood and cook at home!

https://seafoodstation.net/index.html

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In this week’s episode we talk about what’s going on with the Royce and Pearlstar closings in downtown Cincinnati. We highlight our experiences at Mi Cozumel in Oakley and Fireside Pizza in Walnut Hills. Then we go over a few openings and closings. We end the episode talking about some fun foodie events to check out next week!

LINKS

Royce and Pearl Star closing

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/entertainment/dining/2023/02/16/two-major-cincinnati-restaurants-suddenly-shutter/69909954007/

Mi Cozumel instagram reels featuring cocktails and flaming fajitas

1- https://www.instagram.com/p/CoinQd4s7CE/

2- https://www.instagram.com/p/CokwKaxNFTv/

3- https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ckd5GOfN7en/

The story behind the man in the barrel at Mi Cozumel 

https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/article/why-latin-sitcom-sensation-el-chavo-del-ocho-remains-as-funny-and-moving-as-ever/

Fireside Pizza reel

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CoYxtE9OAuP/

Soul Secrets about me page- 

https://www.soulsecretscincy.com/about-us/

Atrium Market- 

https://www.atriumfoodmarket.com/

New Lord of the Rings themed Fabled Brew Works

https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/02/08/craft-brewery-fabled.html

Foodie Fight 513

https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/02/02/gill-robison-food-fight-513.html

Sold out Breakfast for Dinner event (wait list is available)

 https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/breakfast/

February 23rd Cocktail Events

Fueled Collective- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hot-cocktails-with-tastemakers-tickets-526535209987?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Summit Hotel- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hot-cocktails-with-tastemakers-tickets-526535209987?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Cooking Class with Chef Rose Che-

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hot-cocktails-with-tastemakers-tickets-526535209987?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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