December 2012
Features
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City & Country Life
Our list of events, outings, and activities you’ll want to experience this year.
Best of the City 2012
Where to sample the best hot chocolate, sandwich, condiment, gluten-free baked goods, and more.
Fun & Games
Paintball, outdoor yoga, indoor sand volleyball, and more places to play in Cincinnati.
Kid Stuff
Car trip toys, princess gear, school supplies…the best stuff for kids in 2012.
Nightlife
Planning a night on the town? Our recommendations include beer tasting, star gazing, square dancing, and an historical hotspot.
Services
Pet psychics, sewing lessons, IT help—find the best services of 2012.
Shopping
Where to find the best resale furniture, mother-of-the-bride gowns, used books, Hanukkah decor, and more.
True Blue
James Craig knows the mean streets of Detroit, the gangbangers of L.A., and the ethnic enclaves of Portland. Now he’s giving a master class on what it takes to be a top cop here.
Leah Stewart
I haven’t lived in Cincinnati as an adult, but if I ever do, I definitely want to be friends with Leah Stewart.
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Frontlines
Make It, Take It
A year after the brawl, can UC and XU successfully rebrand their basketball rivalry? It depends how you define “success.”
Morning Show Hosts
Jeff Thomas and Jenn Jordan have been getting Cincinnatians through their morning commute for a decade at 101.9 WKRQ-FM. We asked them how they do it.
Q&A: Tony Meale
Tony Meale wags a good underdog tale.
It’s…Alive
Southgate House is dead. Long live Southgate House Revival.
Radar
Fashion Export: Capital Idea
A D.C. transplant gets her retail start online.
Louisville
Don’t call Louisville a one-trick pony. This sophisticated city is on the upswing and we’ve got your itinerary for a couple of great nights out.
The Address: 5575 Palisades Dr.
This modern gem on Palisades Drive in Delhi Township caused quite a stir when it was under construction in 1969.
Columns
Letter from the Editor: December 2012
In the spirit of our Best of the City issue I’ve put together a list of personal bests—things that get me out of bed in the morning and keep my eyes on the prize.
Letter from Katie: Travels With My Sister
Somehow when I think of my dog, Sister, it is always autumn and the red and yellow sugar maples blend with her golden coat as if some New York designer had had her dyed to match. Sister was that beautiful.
Dine
Corner Shop: Carl’s Deli
There’s a good chance you’ve driven by Carl’s Deli and didn’t even know it. But a few things could alert you to its presence: the tables and chairs outside, the chalkboard advertising the day’s specials, or perhaps the easy-going feeling you get when you pass the place.