February 2025
Features
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Paul Picton Is Engineering Better Chocolate
What started as a gift for his wife after a business trip blossomed into a brand-new career, and the Maverick Chocolate founder has no regrets.
Jimmy Longbottom Is Going Quackers
While the pandemic forced Jimmy Longbottom out of the craft beer industry and into his own nonprofit animal rescue, he wouldn’t have it any other way.
Never Too Late to Learn
Whether picking up a new skill, furthering your education, or preparing to apply for new jobs, Greater Cincinnati has the resources for it all.
The Drama Queen of Cincinnati
Inside the double leading role that D. Lynn Meyers plays in Cincinnati’s movie and theater scenes.
Nicole Phillips Has Always Been Putting Out Fires
Agreeing to a challenge led this stay-at-home mom to enter her destined career— firefighting.
Brandon Reynolds Is All Abuzz
Applying the skills of a salesman Reynolds raises awareness of environmental challenges.
Vanessa Melendez Designs for the People
This design director takes the person-focused problem-solving skills she used as a social worker and applies them to industrial design projects for P&G—and she’s not finished yet.
Yvette Simpson Is Cincinnati’s Jack of All Trades
Politics, sales, law, business, wine—she’s done it all.
Get Networked
Whether you’re in the market for a new career or are just looking to make professional connections, these groups can help.
Michael Burns’s Terms of Service
Once his time in the military and the secret service was through, Michael Burns started living his American dream as a personal trainer and café owner.
Robin Wood Has Flower Power
Whether it’s early-morning radio shows or decadent floral arrangements, Wood just wants to make people smile.
Making the Career Change
A professional job coach offers advice to later-in-life employment seekers.
Steve Seifried’s Crash Course in Hand-Crafting Cymbals
This software developer moonlights as a cymbalsmith, lathing and hammering raw bronze discs in his garage.
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Frontlines
From Cincy To D.C. with Reggie Harris
Getting to know the city councilman-turned-congressional Chief of Staff.
Is Kenwood Towne Centre OK?
While malls nationwide are trending downward, Kenwood Towne Centre remains a pillar of resilience. But is its success sustainable?
Radar
Yottaquest’s Own Mythical Creature
Meet Strategios Yottazar, the 45-foot silver dragon guarding a game shop.
A Columbia-Tusculum Dream House
The pretty pink exterior and modern amenities in this home feel like a step into Barbieland
Jonas DeLeon Rocks Vintage Looks and Crochet
This restaurant host talks assembling antique and crafted pieces for a a distinct look.
Florida for the Family
The tranquil “Forgotten Coast” of Florida is the perfect spot for family beach vacations
Columns
Editor’s Letter: February 2025
Editor-in-chief John Fox discusses the charging relationship between work and worker.
Dr. Know: Main Avenue, Street Signs, and Rookwood Exchange
The Good Doctor clarifies confusion about Main Avenue, kids at play signs, and Rookwood Exchange.
When the Most Racist Movie in History Was Banned, Unbanned, Then Banned Again in Cincinnati
Can a film be considered “the best movie ever made” and also be illegal? It’s already happened.
Dine
Businesses Buzz in Madisonville
Local entrepreneurs shine up this hidden gem of a neighborhood.
Enjoy Both Night and Day at The Park Pour
This cozy café in the heart of Blue Ash serves up perfectly crafted coffee, cocktails, and wine.
Louisiana Meets Cincinnati at 6 ‘N the Mornin’
The East Walnut Hills breakfast spot serves up classic New Orleans grits.
Chef Leland Cummings Cooks With Creativity for High-End Clientele
This local private chef creates specialized meals for the Queen City’s athletes, actors, and more.
The Davidson’s Happy Hour Bar Menu
This eatery offers a menu to tide you over until dinner.