August 2019
Features
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Three Instagram-Worthy Blink Spots
Blink returns this fall, bringing its spectacular light show to downtown, OTR, and Northern Kentucky. Capture the magic for your Insta at these three spots.
Five Must-See Spaces at the Cincinnati Art Museum
With more than 67,000 objects in its collection, the Cincinnati Art Museum can be an overwhelming place. Start by exploring these five galleries.
Five Ways to Make the Most of Any Church Festival
Festivals are a classic part of summer fun, but how do you do a festival right? We came up with five ways to make the most of your experience.
Five Local Museums Filled With More Than Just Art
These spectacular institutions are loaded with treasures—and we’re not just talking about artwork. We’ve got plenty of quirky collections and serious scholarship to explore.
A Hidden Covington Bed & Breakfast With a Rich History
Monte Cassino Vineyards in Covington holds a piece of our area’s wine-making past. Today, it’s a perfect hideaway.
Five Cincinnati Tours Worth Taking
Lace up your comfy shoes and prepare to learn something new. At a walker’s pace you can get up close and personal with our food, art, and history.
Five Local Music Venues Where You Can Feel the Beat
Whatever type of music you like, there’s a venue in town where you can hear it live.
Five Ways to See the City with Fresh Eyes
Get out of your car and explore! Not sure where to start? Try one of these five ways to see the city with fresh eyes.
What Woodstock Was Really Like
It’s been 50 years since Woodstock, “Three Days of Peace and Music.” We know about the rain, the traffic, the music. Now, we know these local stories.
Five Greater Cincinnati Locations Featured on the Silver Screen
In a city that’s ready for its close-up, you can find a number of places where you can step into the footsteps of the stars.
Five Local Experts Share Their Favorite Cincinnati Places
Five folks with local ties share their recommendations for parks, restaurants, and recreational destinations worth checking out.
Five Spots That Offer the Best Views of Cincinnati’s Skyline
We scoured our seven hills to find these five vantage points, from which you’ll be able to see nearly every inch of our gorgeous skyline, the Ohio River basin, and beyond.
Five Sip-Worthy Spots for Bourbon and Beer Lovers
We’d like to propose a toast to the local brewers and distillers—on The B-Line and beyond—who are crafting their wares for all of us to enjoy.
Three Essential Cincinnati Sports Experiences
Even if you don’t have an athletic bone in your body, being a spectator is part of the experience at these three Cincinnati traditions.
Three Essential Local Kids Attractions
Whether you’ve got kids visiting or are looking to entertain your own crew, these three spots can help you craft a memorable day out.
Three Essential Cincinnati Shops
Local goods, gifts for friends, souvenirs, and nostalgic looks back—these three local shops can help you fill your basket full of goodies.
Three Can’t-Miss Events to Experience This Winter
Don’t get lost in the swirl of activity—block off some time to slow down and experience these can’t-miss celebrations of the winter season.
What You Don’t Know About Leah Stewart
The accomplished writer, with six popular novels and another on the way, champions new writers in her role as head of UC’s English department.
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Frontlines
The Bellwether Music Festival is Bill Donabedian’s Latest Contribution to the Cincinnati Scene
MidPoint and Bunbury founder Bill Donabedian on Cincinnati’s “boutique” indie festival. (With camping. And jousting.)
How People’s Liberty Changed Cincinnati
By taking a very direct approach to philanthropy, the five-year experiment that was People’s Liberty made its mark on this city.
What Do George Remus, Pete Rose, and Maria Longworth Storer Have in Common?
They’re featured in recent books that reveal different sides of their outsize stories.
Dr. Know: The Roses of OTR, Doris Day’s Proximity to King Records, and Barrier Glare Screens
The good doctor holds forth on troubling issues, including a rose garden in OTR, Doris Day’s proximity to King Records, and barrier glare screens on I-74.
A Local Food Tour Embraces the Cincinnati Streetcar
Riverside Food Tours uses the Cincinnati Bell Connector to bring its guests along on a tasty ride.
Three Coworking Spaces to Help You Feel Less Remote
When you need a space that’s a little more professional than a coffee shop, a coworking space might be just the ticket. Here’s a look inside three.
Radar
Navigating Harvard, Ivy League Sweater Not Required
Cambridge, Massachusetts, is more than just the home of Harvard. Explore this hallowed Ivy without suffering any test anxiety.
Style Counsel: Sidney Davis Keeps Her Outfits Fresh by Dressing on the Fly
Sidney Davis doesn’t plan her outfits in advance. Instead, she dresses on the fly and according to her mood.
The Budding Florist Keeps Its Bouquets and Arrangements Natural
Ellie Wilke’s Elm Street storefront stocks plants with a wild touch.
A Strauss/Roush Original in East Walnut Hills Gets a Jose Garcia Update
The distinctive living room and side porch now come with a spa-like master suite and an updated kitchen.
Columns
Lebanon’s Swinging Bridge Has a Sweet Connection to Cincinnati’s Ice Cream History
This hidden footbridge connects the south and west ends of Colonial Park over the French Run ravine.
Editor’s Letter, August 2019: Seeing the City Through New Eyes
It’s instructive to see your hometown through a visitor’s eyes and be reminded of the hidden gems we often take for granted.
Complaining about Columbia Parkway Landslides Is a Centuries-Old Tradition
Cincinnati has been tormented by Columbia Parkway across a 150-year love/hate relationship pockmarked with countless ruptures, repairs, and repeats.
Dine
Wódka Bar Salutes the Old Country With Comforting Polish Dishes
Sarah Dworak founded Babushka Pierogies and used the walk-up window staple to launch a bar and eatery in OTR.
Del Gardo’s Serves Authentic Italian Cannoli in Covington
Steve Del Gardo makes 55 flavors of cannoli, from sweet to savory to cocktail-inspired.
Nicola’s Hits Its Stride Again
Change—in the form of Executive Chef Jack Hemmer—has been good to this Pendleton Italian spot.
Metropole Executive Chef David Kelsey Jumped on the Chance to Return to Cincinnati
The restaurant’s new executive chef returns to Cincinnati with a focus on interesting proteins, but says he’s not trying to reinvent the wheel.
Pay Homage to Cincinnati Music Icons With Cocktails from This New Book
“Rocktails: An Amped Up Spin on Mixology” shakes, rattles, and rolls its way to our hearts with drinks matched to classic artists.