June 2018
Features
We Tried Out That Budget Iceland Flight And Here’s What You Need To Know
Should you book that flight to Iceland on the discount airline? Our correspondent tried it, and (spoiler alert) the answer is yes.
Meet the New Scripps
The Cincinnati-based media giant has embraced the news industry’s new-age digital revolution by investing in old-school journalism. Will it work?
Matthew Kelly is on a Mission to Bring People Back to the Catholic Church
Bestselling author, business consultant, and public speaker Matthew Kelly has built a successful brand, but his real calling is bringing people back to the Catholic Church.
Your Guide to the City of Light
Because Paris is always a good idea.
A Safari Sleepover in Cincinnati
At the Cincinnati Zoo’s adults-only Twiga Overnight, you’ll be transported to the Sahara, but with most of the comforts of home.
Licking County Is Having a Brewing Boom
Just east of Columbus, it’s home to nine active or in-progress breweries, making it well worth a visit.
Live the Lake (Erie) Life This Summer
Skip the 12-hour trip to Florida and head to Ohio’s own waterfront, Lake Erie. Experience the cool, deep-blue waters of the Great Lakes at Marblehead.
Get to Chicago in Style on This Airline
It’s the closest thing to a private jet for those of us not named Beyoncé.
Hershey, Pennsylvania is a Chocoholic’s Dream
Often referred to as “The Sweetest Place on Earth,” Hershey has plenty of opportunities to make your vacation as rich as the chocolate the city is known for.
A Weekend In Asheville vs. Nashville
This handy guide helps you see which city best fits your
current travel mood.Get in Touch with Your Wildwood Side in Florence, Y’all
Whether you’re looking for a hotel your kids will get excited for or you’re taking a trek on the quirky side, the Wildwood Inn is definitely a conversation starter.
The Symphony Hotel Brings Music to Your Ears
The only boutique hotel in OTR, the Symphony Hotel is a triple threat, featuring entertainment, fine dining, and a place to lay your head.
Get Ready for a Big Adventure in These Tiny Houses
Galloping Goose Cottages, a resort consisting of 10 one-of-a-kind, 190-square-foot train-themed cottages, opened in 2017 to offer a romantic stay in tiny homes.
Take Your Vacation to New Heights in Denver
Skiing in June? Can that be true? Well, folks, it’s not fake news.
Thirteen Places to Have a Summer Adventure
From overseas flights to regional getaways to staycations.
Local Hospitality Experts on Spotting Travelers, Hidden Gems, and What Makes Cincinnati Great
Pull up a seat and be our guest.
Frontlines
Is Bunbury Too Much of a Bro-Fest?
We’ve got one question: where are the women?
Don’t Miss This Year’s Cincy Fringe Festival
Celebrate 15 years of fringe with hundreds of performances and events.
This Summer’s Six Best Festivals
We’re chock-full of festivals this time of year. But you can’t hit ’em all. We found six worth your time.
Dr. Know: Adult Theaters, Cartoons, and the Lytle Tunnel
Before moving here, my perception of Cincinnati was of a prudish, stuck-in-the-’50s city. But can you tell me where those adult movie theaters used to be?
How Cincinnati Became a Tech Startup Model for the Midwest
And did it while no one was looking.
Editor’s Letter, June 2018: Planning the Best Summer Vacation
Summer is one long memory factory. File back through childhood highlights, and many if not most are tied to summer: last day of school, camp, your neighbor’s backyard pool, the ice cream truck, Fourth of July fireworks, Reds games, family vacations.
Meet Maris Herold, the New Sheriff in Town
It’s been a rough few years for the UC Police Division. But Maris Herold, who came on as Police Chief in January, is already making history: as the first female chief and through the changes she’s implementing.
The Lowdown on Cincinnati Opera’s U.S. Debut of Another Brick in the Wall
Born out of a passion for Pink Floyd’s album The Wall, Pierre Dufour convinced former band frontman Roger Waters to allow the company to turn the 1979 concept album into an actual opera.
Radar
On The Market: A Thoroughly Modern Villa in West Chester
European touches and fantastic outdoor spaces abound at this home.
Style Counsel: Tyler Randall
There was a long time I felt real self-conscious going out. But I found that when you feel comfortable in your own skin, so do they.
Osmia Bee Company is Boosting the Native Bee Population One House at a Time
More than 700 types of bees face extinction due to habitat loss from increased pesticides. One Hyde Park resident is trying to change that narrative.
Columns
The Mt. Adams Retaining Wall Is Almost Done–Finally
The wall is currently getting a faux stone-masonry facing, as well as some tweaks and repairs. Everything should finish up by this summer, finally completing a project that dates back to 1969.
Bask in the Warm Glow of Neonworks
Tom Wartman and Greg Pond are neon tube benders, and the brains behind Neonworks, the tri-state’s only full-time neon sign shop.
Lydia’s House in Norwood Gives Women a Safe Haven
In a rugged corner of Norwood, Meridith Owensby and Mary Ellen Mitchell are waging their own kind of #MeToo battle.
Dine
Mt. Lookout’s Newest Restaurant is a Creative Muse
But can it overcome its inconsistencies?
Quaintrelle Confections Will Have You Wanting S’more
Full disclosure: I wasn’t sold on the idea of a Fruity Pebbles s’more—until I visited Quaintrelle Confections, that is.
Veracruz Is a Pleasant Surprise in East Price Hill
If you didn’t know it was there, you might miss it, and that’d be a shame. But judging by the nearly full dining room on a Monday night, the cat just might be out of the bag: Veracruz is the best authentic Mexican fare in Price Hill.
Tableside with Father Kyle Schnippel, Priest and Baker
Schnippel preaches at St. John Neumann and Corpus Christi churches, and last December he appeared on ABC’s Great American Baking Show. For him, baking and priesthood go hand in hand.
The Echo Is Still a Hyde Park Icon
Seventy-three-year-old The Echo might be considered ordinary in any other neighborhood, but it’s oddly become an icon of posh Hyde Park. As a matter of fact, its averageness is what makes it unique.
Harvest Market Brings a New Kind of Convenience to Milford
The owners describe it as a mom-and-pop for the modern age, and with a focus on fresh, local products, the market resembles a mini-Whole Foods Market.