April 2021
Features
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The Meaning of Finding Meaning
Holistic self-care is just the beginning of a new life journey, not the final destination.
Five Restorative Ways to Treat Yourself Kindly
Rediscover the restorative pleasures of treating yourself to good food, coffee, music, and causes around the Queen City.
Five New Spins on Exercise
Strengthen your body and soul by exploring movement in ways you’ve never considered. Yes, it’s exercise, but with a twist.
Yoga Is for Everyone
Yoga’s focus on self-healing has become the perfect tonic for many. We talked to local providers who can help you get started.
Your Mental Health Deserves Your Attention
Facing COVID-19, society’s racial hurdles, and strong political tensions challenges our mental health more than ever.
Five Coping Strategies You Can Use Right Now
Three life coaches offer their coping strategies for carrying the heavy load that’s on your mind, whatever it may be.
Five Well-Being Boosters
Once in a while, we all need a little pick-me-up. Try these tips and tricks for getting yourself back on track.
Exploring Alternative Spirituality
The past year has encouraged many to reflect on their practices of faith, including the exploration of alternative spirituality and wellness.
How Much Has Cincinnati Changed in 20 Years?
The police killing of Timothy Thomas in April 2001 made us take a hard look at our city’s treatment of Black men. But has anything changed?
Hopped Farms Is Growing Your Next Beer
Fifty West, HighGrain, Karrakin Spirits, and Little Miami Brewing all get hops from Hopped Farms, and this fall you’ll be able to taste some.
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Frontlines
Asha Ama Bias-Daniels Uses Design to Explore Identity
Asha Ama Bias-Daniels, the Taft Museum of Art’s 2021 Duncanson Artist-in-Residence, will display her creativity and help others find their own during programs scheduled for April 12–26.
Jaylin Leslie Is All About Connecting
Poet, painter, and performance artist Jaylin Leslie explores her personal journey in a new book, “Seasons.”
Dr. Know: Time Zones, News Anchor Closeness, and a Sunken Stadium
The good doctor explores troubling issues, including Eastern Standard Time, the space between married news anchors, and the long-gone Parkway Arena.
Radar
Bellevue’s Ampersand Home (& Gallery) Sells Locally Made Art, Gifts, Home Goods, And Antiques
Matthew Littekin and Betsy Jones make sure Ampersand Home (& Gallery) has a little something for everyone in this handsomely curated shop.
Daventry at Summit Park Offers a Fresh Take on Suburban Living
It’s all about the alley-load garages at Daventry at Summit Park, a new Blue Ash development that’s creating community.
Designer and Model DraKar Parker Keeps Things Muted
DraKar Parker’s favorite color may be gray, but he loves a statement piece to keep things interesting.
Columns
The History of Cincinnati’s Finest, Freakiest, and Fakest Parade—WEBN’s Fool’s Parade
WEBN’s Fool’s Parade took over Hyde’s Meadow every March 32 for an astonishing 23 years. And no one saw a thing.
Editor’s Letter, April 2021: Take Care of Yourself
Maybe we need to open ourselves to every possible avenue for taking care of our body, mind, and spirit. And maybe we need to stop being so hard on ourselves for seeking a little help.
Architect José García Builds a New Kind of Connection
José García grabbed our attention with his design for Lightborne’s headquarters, and he continues to produce noteworthy structures.
Bells Are Ringing at the Mary M. Emery Memorial Carillon
This Mariemont landmark keeps time for residents and serves as a sweet tribute to the neighborhood’s founder.
Dine
Kampuchea Kitchen Brings Cambodian Food to the Bluegrass
Thearvy Long’s Kampuchea Kitchen delivers authentic Cambodian flavors in Northern Kentucky—Ft. Thomas, to be exact.
This Paktli Foods Snack Will Bring You Joy
Seena Chriti’s Paktli Foods delivers an updated version of alegerias, a street snack from her childhood in Mexico.
Oakley Fish House Is an Old Favorite, Reborn in a Different Neighborhood
Chanaka De Lanerolle transplants his Mt. Adams Fish House concept to a new neighborhood and seems poised to hook plenty of diners.
Feel Like a Tourist at Saeso in Pendleton
Pendleton’s Saeso has the charming vibe of an intimate café inspired by an Italian holiday.
Fairfield’s Lindenwald Station Is a Railroad Museum Posing as a Diner
Have your all-day breakfast while an electric train circles the dining room—and don’t sleep on the chicken noodle soup.
Shelbi Nation Serves Up Prime Cuts at Wyoming Meat Market
Wyoming Meat Market Butcher Shelbi Nation knows her way around a side of beef. And she’ll share her knowledge with you.