Over 300 guests joined Cincinnati Magazine to celebrate May’s “Hometown Favorites” issue at Mariemont Inn in Mariemont.

Guests explored the Mariemont Inn’s beautiful new rooms and suites while enjoying samples from some of Cincinnati’s most popular spots. Aglamesis Bros. and United Dairy Farmers dished up some of their most popular ice cream flavors, and UDF showed off their vintage “Little Dipper” ice cream truck. Glier’s Goetta and Avril-Bleh & Sons Meat Market set up grills outside to prepare goetta sliders and sausages, Camp Washington Chili served up their famous coneys, LaRosa’s treated guests to many varieties of their famous pizza and Busken Bakery displayed donuts and Smiley Face cookies. The National Exemplar served creative and delicious hors d'oeuvres and the Sweeterie shared delicious cupcakes and cookies. Guests also viewed a 2009 Maserati Grand Turismo S and lined up to enjoy Ketel One Vodka martinis served from a sleek ice bar.

Special thanks to Ketel One Vodka and to Scott Biehl from Maserati of Cincinnati.

Photos by Paula Norton.